Adopted by the accomplished thespian, Biggin Drammattex, the young Changeling known as Pal studied under the traveling bard during his formative years. Although the Last War waged brutally in the background, it was still a time of wandering minstrels and troubadours because folks of all walks of life sought a brief respite from the endless horrors of battle.
Pal's gift -- truly, that singular ability of all Changelings -- was channeled into acting. The great Drammattex taught him the varied styles of acting, from classical, to method, to Stanislavski's system. From bit parts to sharing the lead, Pal's talents grew under Drammattex's tutelage. Immersing himself in the roles, he developed a number of characters that he was able to truly embody.
When his apprenticeship ended, he took upon the name and character of Olyvvar Merriman, actor extraordinaire (and human). He likes to play up the illusion that there are several people involved, often to the point of changing appearances and costume in order to display different skills he possesses. He hates to break character, and will avoid doing so unless life or limb is at stake.
With the end of the Last War, Olyvvar has written a handful of short plays that feature his one-man act, and hopes to travel around acquiring a name for himself in regions that he had never been able to go while the war was raging.
If (when) he encounters other adventurers, he would take upon the role of Chronicler, and plan to write sweeping epics of grand scope to reflect the adventures. While the stage and the roar of the crowd will always be his first love, there is something about actually living the experiences that draw him away. After all, once he has experienced firsthand the terror of the unliving dead, how much greater will his acting be!
