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Ruggie Bucchi
General Information
Full Name: Ruggie Bucchi
Age: 17
Dormitory: Savanaclaw
Year: Second Year
Club: Magift Club
Base Species: Hyena Beastman
Monstrous Ancestry: Voodoo Doll (100%)
Magical Affinity: Magic User
Unique Magic: Laugh With Me
Biological Classification
Ruggie comes from a family of pure Voodoo Dolls, a monstrous ancestry that has remained in his bloodline for generations.
When combined with his Hyena Beastman base species, the result is a creature that is extremely resilient, adaptable, and surprisingly difficult to incapacitate.
While other monsters stand out because of brute strength or spectacular powers, Voodoo Dolls are known for something much more practical:
They always find a way to keep going.
Even if they're missing an arm.
Even if they're broken.
Even if they're coming apart at the seams.
Even if life is beating them down.
Which describes Ruggie remarkably well.
Appearance
Ruggie retains his usual Hyena Beastman characteristics.
He has:
Hyena ears.
A hyena tail.
Prominent fangs.
A permanently mischievous expression.
However, his skin is not technically skin.
It is made of an extremely durable enchanted fabric.
At first glance, it looks like ordinary skin.
But upon closer inspection, you can notice:
Stitches.
Patches.
Carefully sewn repairs.
Scattered across various parts of his body.
His left eye is a magical button.
It does not affect his vision.
In fact, it functions exactly like a normal eye.
Although it tends to unsettle people when they notice it subtly rotating while he's thinking.
Racial Abilities
These abilities are part of his biology and do not consume magic.
Enchanted Cloth Body
His body possesses remarkable durability.
He can withstand injuries that would seriously harm other people and continue functioning relatively well.
Natural Restitching
His wounds can be closed by sewing them.
For minor injuries, he can stitch himself back together.
For more serious damage, he usually visits the infirmary.
Partial Detachment
Some of his limbs can accidentally come off without causing permanent harm.
This is far less alarming to Ruggie than it is to everyone around him.
Voodoo Empathy
Voodoo Dolls possess emotional sensitivity far above average.
They can perceive the emotions of others with remarkable ease.
Ruggie rarely talks about this ability.
However, it greatly influences his talent for reading people.
Damage Redistribution
His anatomy allows impacts to be dispersed in unusual ways.
Some injuries spread across the seams of his body, partially reducing their effects.
Hyena Senses
As a Hyena Beastman, he possesses:
Excellent hearing.
A keen sense of smell.
Quick reflexes.
Great physical endurance.
Everyday Problems
A common consequence of his species is that he occasionally comes apart at the seams.
The most frequent situations include:
Jumping over fences.
Climbing through windows.
Carrying heavy objects.
Running away from trouble.
According to NRC records, Ruggie visits the infirmary for "accidental seam separation" at an alarmingly frequent rate.
Magical Abilities
Ruggie's Unique Magic
Laugh With Me
It allows him to temporarily force other individuals to imitate specific movements that he performs.
The victim remains fully conscious.
However, they lose control over their own physical actions.
The combination with his Voodoo Doll ancestry is particularly unsettling.
Many students claim that it feels like a completely natural extension of his racial abilities.
Curious Facts
He Always Carries Thread and Needles
Always.
Without exception.
He Has Learned to Sew Himself Together with One Hand
From experience.
A lot of experience.
He Thinks Losing Bits of Fabric Is Perfectly Normal
Everyone else disagrees.
He Can Read Emotions Very Quickly
Thanks to his Voodoo empathy.
It helps him tremendously when negotiating.
His Button Eye Is Real
And yes.
He can see perfectly well with it.
He Has Favorite Patches
There are some he absolutely refuses to replace.
He Is Incredibly Difficult to Discourage
His species is famous for persevering no matter what.
Ruggie perfectly embodies that reputation.
He Makes Use of Every Available Resource
It is a habit inherited both from his upbringing and his Voodoo nature.
Nothing goes to waste.
Family and Community
The community where Ruggie grew up is completely accustomed to the peculiarities of Voodoo Dolls.
Because of that, many of his repair skills come directly from his upbringing.
Fixing things was simply a normal part of everyday life.
General Reputation at NRC
Most students underestimate Ruggie the first time they meet him.
They see a cheerful student, a little cheeky, and always looking for free food.
What they do not see is:
An incredibly fast Beastman.
A surprisingly resilient Voodoo Doll.
A highly intelligent strategist.
Someone capable of surviving almost any situation.
Many students agree that trying to take advantage of Ruggie usually ends up being a mistake.
Because while other monsters impress people with fire, fangs, or enormous wings...
Ruggie impresses people by surviving, adapting, and finding a way to profit from any situation.
And if he ends the day with a few loose threads...
Well, to him, that just means it's time to sew himself back together again.