Saskel

Pronouns: he/him

Age: Teenager

Skillset: Researching

Personality: Knowledgeable and aware of his knowledgeable-ness, Saskel's sometimes (justifiably) smug demeanor hides a sensitive and passionate heart. That is to say—while he may be an absolute nerd, he's also the flirtiest ******* this side of Sornieth. His friends have given each other permission to smack him if he ever forgets to turn it off around them. As to whether any of them secretly like his smarmily charming persona—well, they'll never tell. Like he needs any more of any ego boost. Surprisingly to some, Saskel is actually quite emotionally mature. He also knows so many beetle facts. Given that, and their common ability to hold a grudge 'till hell freezes over, it's no wonder that he and Kaleidoscope have such a. . .strong. . .relationship. Funnily enough, while he's mastered the art of saucy comments, he can't take being teased himself. He's simply a sensitive boy with a very fragile ego. Those close to him take comfort in the fact they know this kill switch, just in case.

Motivations: Read, just, all of the books; flirt with every single appropriately-aged person he sees, ever.

Current Goal: He's looking for a specific tome, and needs his friends' help to find it. . .although it's slightly difficult considering he refuses to tell them what it is.

Life Goal: Start a library.

Best Quality: BEETLE FACTS

Worst Quality: he takes just a little too long to realize when his normal demeanor is. . .less than tactful

Dislikes: willful ignorance; the texture of cotton; bees, given that he's allergic to them; bullies

Likes: flirting; books; the smell of books; libraries; the smell of libraries; feeling dashing.

Hobbies: flirting; reading; playing marbles. he tries to get most people he meets into marbles, unsuccessfully. it's kind of a dying sport.

Talents: Remembering things; pissing people off; genuine emotional discussion

Skills: Intelligence; Defense

Relationships:

• Kaleidoscope
  - A shining star in a world full of meteorites. The light of my life. I'm definitely not just saying this as penance for losing at arm wrestling.
• Casper
  - We have a psychic connection, I know it. You're on my wavelength. I know that because I just read a book about how light is both a particle and a- nevermind. Come over tomorrow? ;)
• Joulian
  - Jules, lookin' fly. That is a pun. You're one of my closest friends and I'm glad I know ya—love and hugs, keep zoomin' ;)