Felix Summerthorn

Felix Summerthorn is the brother of Bertram Bilberry and the uncle of Arlo and Gabrielle Bilberry. Born in Blindhill to Andromeda and Philip Summerthorn, Felix eventually became the leader of his own adventuring group using the powers he gained through a series of deals with Lord Loss. After the destruction of Greengarden, Felix returned to Lord Loss' realm to bargain for the return of his soul, but was turned into a ferret and stripped of his memory by the daemon lord. The amnesiac Felix was teleported to Bertram's house in Oldstar, where he grew close to Bertram's son, Arlo. After Bertram and Gabrielle disappeared, Felix and Arlo set out to uncover their whereabouts. Along the way, Felix joined the Wish's Chosen along with Arlo and became embroiled in their quest to push back Death. Felix is known for his quick temper, erratic behavior, and fun-loving attitude. He first appeared in "A Wishful Start," but his first chronological appearance was in "Greengarden Wedding."

Description and Personality
Prior to his transformation by Lord Loss, Felix was an exceptionally powerful spellcaster, similar to his brother Bertram. His powers, which derived from Lord Loss, enabled him to compete with the mightiest wizards and sorcerers, and made him an extremely effective monster hunter. After his transformation, Felix lost access to most of his magic. In his ferret form, Felix was only able to cast lower-level spells, such as Vicious Mockery and Cutting Words. Until recently, Arlo largely relied on Felix for his more aggressive spells, as the young halfling was unwilling to cast harmful magic. Thanks to his small frame, however, Felix is extremely fragile. As the threats faced by the Wish's Chosen have become more dire, Felix has increasingly been forced to hide during combat to avoid being obliterated by the powerful forces unleashed around him. Occasionally, however, he is able use his size and maneuverability to exploit the weaknesses of the party's enemies, but the risk to his person is far greater than that faced by the rest of the party.

Physically, Felix was once a handsome, brown-haired halfling with intelligent grey eyes and a charming smile. His skin was pale, and he had thick, but well-trimmed, eyebrows. Felix was energetic, walking with a spring in his step and a twinkle in his eye. Thanks to his multiple deals with Lord Loss, Felix seemed to radiate power and intensity to those around him. All this changed after his final deal with the daemon lord, however. This compact cost Felix most of his soul, leading to the remainder of his spirit being imprisoned in the body of a ferret and to the loss of much of his memory. In this form, Felix is a small, brown-furred ferret with dark brown eyes. He remains capable of speech and spellcasting, but has been greatly reduced both by the physical transformation and the loss of most of his soul.

Felix's personality has also changed radically as a consequence of his deal with Lord Loss. Before, he was reckless and daring, but was also more collected and mature. Bertram, his younger brother, looked up to Felix during their time together, and his charismatic leadership won him many friends and allies, including Quill Bristol and Léone Lasson. Felix's primary flaws, then as now, were his pride and recklessness, the latter of which has been dramatically enhanced by his transformation. With the loss of most of his soul to Lord Loss, Felix became more aggressive, erratic, and immature. His behavior worried his younger brother, Bertram, who was forced to step into the role of "elder" brother while also serving as a single father to his children. As a ferret, Felix has become irascible, quick to pick a fight, and is far less mindful of the consequences of his actions. Despite this regression, Felix's bond with his nephew, Arlo, is of great significance to both him and his nephew, and Felix also showed a more emotional side after the "death" of Bertram Bilberry.

Bertram Bilberry
Before Felix's transformation, he and his brother, Bertram Bilberry, had an exceptionally close relationship. The two spent years together as adventurers, and the more experienced Felix took it upon himself to instruct and look after his younger brother. Felix was happy for Bertram when the latter married Evelyn Bilberry, though he was surprised and saddened when marital life began preventing Bertram from accompanying him on adventures. They remained close, however, and Felix was able to convince Bertram to accompany him to Demongrasp to investigate strange occurrences there. That debacle, which may have led to Greengarden's destruction, caused Felix to blame himself for the "death" of Evelyn Bilberry, as he had convinced Bertram to leave town shortly before the earthquake that destroyed Greengarden. Bertram, however, blamed himself, not Felix, and there was no ill will between the brothers in the aftermath. Later, after Felix was transformed into a ferret and he became more erratic, their relationship evolved; Bertram felt he was responsible for his weakened and reduced brother. Still, there was a strong bond between the two, and Felix was devastated when Kleitos the Black decapitated Bertram's reanimated body in Saracena.

Evelyn Bilberry
Little is known of Felix's relationship with Evelyn Bilberry, but given their brief interactions in "Greengarden Wedding," it is likely they had a positive one. Felix was very willing to describe Evelyn to Arlo as his memory began to return, though he was unable to recall specifics thanks to the loss of so much of his soul. However, it is likely he will regain pieces of his memory over time, and will therefore begin to remember more specifics of their relationship.

Gabrielle Bilberry
Felix and Gabrielle had a strong and positive relationship, though their bond was not as close as Arlo's and Felix's. Gabrielle's more independent and assertive nature meant she was more able to resist her uncle's urging to do irresponsible things, but the two bonded over their shared love of adventuring and exploration. Like Arlo, Felix was motivated to leave Oldstar at least in part by Gabrielle's disappearance, and locating his niece is one of Felix's primary goals.

Arlo Bilberry
Felix has a close bond with his nephew, Arlo Bilberry. Arlo grew up with Felix constantly by his side, the the ferret played a key role in the young halfling's personal growth. It was Felix who first encouraged Arlo to take up the violin, and Felix accompanied Arlo when he decided to leave Oldstar in search of his father and sister. Felix was always protective of Arlo, though Arlo has increasingly become able to hold his own in the world. The two are still quite close, grieving together over the death of Bertram, and Felix remains Arlo's constant companion. He was distraught when Arlo left the Wish's Chosen for Lord Loss' realm, and has become ever more reliant on Arlo in the weeks since his return.

Léone Lasson
Felix had a close, student-teacher relationship with Léone Lasson. With the latter's family having been murdered, Felix was able to fill in the gap left by their passing, and the two became fast friends. With his greater experience, Felix took the lead in their adventures, but always maintained a deep respect and affection for the eccentric warrior. When he learned of Léone's death in the Spirit Library, Felix was visibly saddened, hinting at the depth of the bond between the two.

Quill Bristol
As with Léone, Felix had a close relationship with Quill Bristol. His adventuring group provided the outcast noble with a home she had never found with her family, and Felix and the rest of the group quickly earned Quill's undying loyalty. Little else is known of their relationship, but based on Quill's decision to accompany Bertram to rescue Felix, it is clear they remained close for some time.

Nikanos
Felix and Nikanos were peripheral friends through their mutual connection to Bertram, and seemed to get along reasonably well. They shared a love of drink and a fondness for party games, but the status of their relationship beyond this is unknown.

Navira
Felix and Navira were on friendly terms as a result of their connection to Bertram, and Navira was eager to join Bertram's quest to save Felix from Lord Loss. They were comfortable teasing one another, as seen in "Greengarden Wedding," but Navira was closer to Bertram than to Felix, and the relationship between the two did not go much deeper than friendship.

Kleitos the Black
Initially, Felix was impressed with Kleitos the Black's bravery and skill in battle. As seen in "Ahoy!", Kleitos' decision to face the Akura head-on impressed Felix, and their subsequent adventures together only strengthened this respect. Kleitos himself developed a combination of pity and affection for Felix, taking him from Dionysus' realm after Arlo's departure and defending the ferret while he remained near-catatonic with grief. Kleitos blamed himself for Felix's near-death at the undead Bertram's hands, leading him to strike the reanimated halfling down despite Felix's protests. This fundamentally altered their relationship; Felix became enraged with Kleitos, attacking him shortly thereafter even after the warrior saved him and Arlo from Bertram's collapsing tower. Unlike Arlo, Felix never forgave Kleitos for his role in Bertram's death, and there will likely be a reckoning between the two in the future.

Isla Clearstone
Felix and Isla Clearstone had a friendly relationship, though their bond was not much closer than that. The two interacted only occasionally, but Isla seemed to find Felix amusing and Felix considered Isla a useful and enjoyable presence within the party. He was likely saddened by her departure to Makitau.

Rhogar
Felix had just lost Arlo when he first met Rhogar, and as such it took time for the two to develop a meaningful bond. Rhogar's winning personality eventually gained him Felix's friendship, but the two do not interact as frequently as Felix does with Void and Arlo. Still, Felix seems to respect Rhogar's leadership, though he likely considers the paladin's religious devotion something of a joke, given his own experiences with higher powers.

Melthrax
Melthrax and Felix interacted very infrequently, and it is therefore unclear exactly what they thought of one another. What is known is that Felix would occasionally ride on Melthrax's shoulders when not in Arlo's bag, giving the impression that the ferret respected his strength and tirelessness. The status of their relationship is currently unknown.

Thagnos
Felix, like most of the party, finds Thagnos Firebrand's antics amusing and occasionally frustrating, though his own erratic temperament means Felix is more inclined towards the former viewpoint. Thagnos is not entirely clear on the fact that Felix is not a true ferret, however, indicating that the relationship between them has not yet progressed to a deeper level.

Void
As original members of the Wish's Chosen, Felix and Void are close friends, often sharing a drink or playing other games when at rest. This bond was only strengthened by the recent revelation of Void's parentage by Felurian, as Felix had known Navira during his time as an adventurer and had recently regained some of these memories. Felix was happy to regale Void with what he remembered of Navira. As a result of Void's connection to an old friend, Felix developed a greater sense of responsibility for the young tiefling, and the two have spent a great deal of time together in the days since.

Felurian
Felix seemed to find Felurian wildly attractive, but also seemed to recognize her duplicitous nature, which curtailed his enthusiasm upon meeting her. The two made a bargain to temporarily grant Felix a body, and exchanged some flirting before going their separate ways. Felix seems to recognize the importance of caution when dealing with Felurian, but also appears drawn to her extreme physicality. The status of their relationship beyond this, if any, is unknown.

Equipment

 * Adventuring gear (as a halfling)
 * None (as a ferret)

Skills and Abilities

 * Powerful spellcasting (as a halfling)
 * Weakened spellcasting (as a ferret)
 * Exceptional people skills
 * Stealth (as a ferret)
 * Biting wit

Trivia

 * Felix is the only surviving Summerthorn brother, Bertram having been killed fighting the Nightwalker.
 * Felix is the oldest member of the main party, though he is not officially one of the Wish's Chosen.
 * Felix is known for his aggressive temperament. Until recently, Felix, not Arlo, was primarily responsible for using harmful bardic magic.
 * Because his body is currently the property of Lord Loss, it is possible Death is unable to possess his body, though this is unconfirmed.
 * Alongside Kleitos the Black, Felix has been in the second most episodes, behind Void.