Mutter: Whisperclaw’s Assistant Height: 6 ft Appearance: Mutter is a stitched, patchwork figure, dressed in a vibrant red, striped suit that seems both playful and menacing. His elongated arms end in clawed hands, with fingers that twitch as if eager to act. His jagged grin is filled with sharp, needle-like teeth, and his glowing yellow eyes pierce through the shadows. A single stitched seam runs diagonally across his face, giving him a doll-like, eerie quality. The buttons down his suit almost seem like eyes, watching you even when his back is turned. Behavior: Mutter is both loyal and unpredictable. He follows Whisperclaw like a shadow, rarely straying far unless commanded. When Whisperclaw is absent, Mutter becomes harder to track—some say he blends into the fabric of the illusionary circus, only appearing when least expected. Mutter’s movements are jerky, almost puppet-like, but there’s an unsettling fluidity in the way he shifts when needed. He often tilts his head, as though silently judging those around him, and his laugh—a soft, rasping chuckle—lingers unnervingly. Abilities: Disappearing Act: Mutter can vanish and reappear seemingly at will. This ability makes him Whisperclaw’s most enigmatic ally, capable of appearing behind someone without a sound. Illusion Manipulation: Mutter has the ability to “warp” the illusionary circus around him, creating false paths, distorted shapes, or terrifying figures to confuse or disorient others. Shadow Meld: He can flatten into a shadow-like form, slipping into places where no physical being could fit. Mimicry: Mutter can mimic voices and sounds, luring victims into the circus or leading them astray. His mimicry is rarely perfect—there’s always a faint, unnatural undertone to his imitations. Personality: Mutter is quiet, observant, and eerily childlike. He seems to enjoy toying with people, playing tricks, and watching their reactions, but it’s unclear whether his intentions are malicious or simply curious. Despite his playful demeanor, he is fiercely protective of Whisperclaw, acting as a guardian when needed. Mutter doesn’t speak often, but when he does, his voice is a low, gravelly whisper that sends shivers down spines. Habitat: Mutter is most comfortable within the confines of the illusionary circus. He thrives in its chaos, blending into the bizarre and surreal environment as if he’s part of the fabric itself. When outside the circus, he appears disoriented, as though the real world doesn’t quite suit him. Background: Little is known about Mutter’s origins. Some say he was once a doll brought to life by Whisperclaw’s magic, while others believe he was a lost soul trapped in the circus who gradually became part of it. Mutter himself offers no explanations, his stitched smile never wavering.
