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There are very few throughout all the kingdoms who don't know who Arnie Brachnum is. Most would know him more by the name Sir Brachnum, but that doesn't really matter. What matters is that they know who he is. Even if they have never met him. The fact that there are a few people out there in the world that don't know his name pains him. That is because if they haven't heard his name, then they clearly have never heard of Sir Brachnum's Magnificent Traveling Circus! If that's the case then the advertising department clearly screwed up somewhere! As one can tell by the title, Sir Brachnum is the boss and ringleader of Sir Brachnum's Magnificent Traveling Circus (never try to shorten the name in front of him. He hates that). His circus is one of the largest around, and it is his pride and joy. He originally joined the circus long ago, but has since gained ownership when the original ringleader passed away. Both for the sake of his memory and profits, Arnie has never stopped building up his circus and doing his best to make it the best show around. Even when it seems that his circus is jam packed full of games, entertainment, shows, food stands, family activities and festivities, Arnie is still on the hunt for something new and big to add. He knows that customers always love to see something new, and that letting things grow stale is detrimental to the bottom line. Money is the grease that keeps the wheels turning, and Arnie wants all that he can get. No act is too daring, no exhibit is too dangerous, and no petty crime is too problematic to stop him from adding things to his circus. People want a good show, and if that means smuggling a cackle of Savanna Devils across several international borders, then so be it.

Attitude - Arnie Brachnum is a circus ringleader, even when he isn't playing the role of a circus ringleader. He seems to always be packed full of energy, and never slows down for a second. He speaks loudly and rapidly, always adding hyperboles and jokes into his conversation. His speech is filled with circus talk and references, and many agree that it seems like he is trying to make everything he says the greatest thing ever heard. He talks so fast and rapidly, that most of the time he is two paragraphs ahead of the conversation and has already decided what the other person has said or agreed to. No matter the topic discussed or the tone of the subject, Arnie is constantly talking as if he is in front of a cheering audience. Not only does he speak in a lightening fast manner, but he never stops moving and performing while he does it. Some people may speak with their hands, but Arnie speaks with every bit of his body. You would be surprised the amount of cartwheels one can interject into a simple conversation, but Sir Brachnum can sure find a way. It is hard enough keeping track of his words, but it is even harder to keep an eye on him as he zips and dances about. Even when he is supposed to be standing still, he can be seen bobbing up and down on his legs to some unheard music.

Through this, it is obvious that Sir Brachnum cares about one thing only in this world, which is Sir Brachnum's Magnificent Traveling Circus (and don't you dare try to shorten that name). He is so passionate about it that one could probably describe it as an obsession, or just plain lunacy. Everything has to be perfect, everything has to be extravagant. From the lights and tents, to the nonstop shows and attractions. Sir Brachnum won't settle for less. If his circus isn't the best in all the world, then people won't come, which means people won't pay. Money is most important thing when it comes to running a business, and Sir Brachnum knows all about that. His love for his circus is only matched by his love for money (though he would argue it is one in the same). Everything comes down to the bottom line, the budget and the ticket sales. Everything hinges on those ticket sales. Those who work for him know that Arnie will totally call a circus-wide emergency meeting if it turns out they sold ten less tickets than they did the previous day. At night, when all has slightly calmed down, Sir Brachnum can be found in his chambers feverishly counting all the ticket stubs and furiously working a set of abaci to calculate the day's haul and budget. With his desire to pull in more and more customers, Sir Brachnum does everything in his power to get more acts and more shows to fill his tents with. Even if it calls for breaking a few laws and employing people against their will. It is all for the sake of his circus and bottom line, and as long as those two things are doing fine, he can sleep easy. Assuming that he sleeps. No one is really sure about that.

Relations - As ringleader, Arnie Brachnum has his best connections with all of those who work for his circus. He knows everyone by name and is always sure to ask how they're are doing when he sees them. Though he pushes his circus to work as long and hard as it can, he cares for each of his employees and is concerned whenever they have problems. This attitude even goes for those who were dragged into his circus and forcefully put to work. He is sure to check in and ask how the day is going, even when they clearly don't want to be there. Even though he is head honcho for the whole operation, he has a council of fellow workers whom he consults and communicates with. Some have compared these council meetings to war rooms, as Sir Brachnum fires off tactics and strategies for pulling in more customers and making more money. Outside of his circus, Sir Brachnum's pockets have netted him a network of friends and associates who he calls upon for aid. These connections vary from professional to black market dealings, as he pulls strings and pushes coins to obtain new things for his circus. One of these associates is the slime witch known as Agatha. The reclusive slime hag is a master of potion brewing, which Sir Brachnum likes to call on to get his hands on strange brews to enhance his shows. Due to his large network, he can get his hands on plenty of exotic ingredients, which he trades with Agatha. Every time he deals with her, he goes to meet her and her husband, Cyclos, personally. Though Arnie doesn't interact with Cyclos that much, he has taken the creature's manuscripts and delivered them to publishing houses to help pay for the potions he wants. Though the slimy couple are polite to the spidery ringleader, it is obvious that his energetic ways and nonstop performing wears them out after a while. This is probably why the two groups meet once every few months, as Agatha needs time to recoup after dealing with Arnie, and probably needs that time to get his hand prints off her ceiling.

Even outside of his well known connections, Arnie Brachnum has recently run into a group that has caught his interest. One day, his messengers told him about this crazy band of creatures and monsters that had taken up residence not too far away. This bizarre order had plenty of interesting beings in it, many who would be a welcome addition to his circus. Talk came up about a somewhat tamed dragon, a living suit of armor, a weird flying goblin thing and so much more! Sir Brachnum nearly ran down the front gates to rush to their doorstep. Without any sort of invitation or warning, Sir Brachnum came before the Knights of the Wrong Table and cheerfully offered them a job. This is an understatement to what actually happened, but needless to say, it was quite the song and dance he put on in order to employ this strange group. Even though he had never met them before or ever interacted with them, Arnie was 100% convinced that they would happily join his circus and work for his shows. He even forged their signatures ahead of time so that they could start as soon as possible! Eventually the order was able to slow him down and inform him that they were not interested. At first Arnie thought it was a joke, but when it became clear that they would not be coming with him, he threw a fit. The fit lasted about one horrifying second, before Sir Brachnum cheerily vowed to get the order to work for his circus and departed without another word. Ever since that day, he has had mixed run ins with the Knights of the Wrong Table. At times, he tries woo them to his side, or straight up tries to kidnap one of them. Other times, he has hired them to help him out in other matters (mainly because he knows they are cheap to hire), or allies with them to sneakily obtain something for his circus. The order has had to deal with Sir Brachnum in times when he has stolen things that he shouldn't have. From dragon hatchlings to religious artifacts, the Knights of the Wrong Table have had to pry his fingers off many things that don't belong to him. Even when they succeed reclaiming the stolen object from him, they have to watch out in case he decides to nab one of their own members in "compensation."

Subordinates - Since Sir Brachnum runs a circus, the list of people who work under him is endless. He employs acrobats, clowns, tamers, trainers, hypnotists, magicians (the kind that don't actually use magic, because that other stuff is cheating), barkers, jugglers, sideshow "freaks" (that is a name to draw the public, he doesn't actually refer to his workers as that) and much more. His right hand man is Niles the Crocodile Man, whom he often uses for delegating tasks or running ship when he isn't around. Outside of his circus is a large network of merchants, traders, hunters, trappers, bandits and dealers that he calls upon for work. He even has an order of weird monster creatures he can hire to help him take care of unwanted matters for cheap! Annoying and stubborn as they may be, at least they get the job done when he needs it. Needless to say, if Sir Brachnum needs something done, he has just the guy to do it.

Abilities - Arnie's greatest abilities come from the fact that he is a giant spider. His many limbs allow him to do a number of tricks at once, and allow him to move in practically any manner. He can produce large quantities of strong silk from his abdomen, which he uses for a variety of things. He can use his webbing to make tightropes, lashings, nets, whips, cocoons, restraints and many other things. His skills at weaving and spinning have allowed him to make a food product known as Sweet Silk, a weird treat of bizarre texture, which is wildly popular with the crowds. To top it all of, Sir Brachnum has years of experience tricking, deceiving, presenting and acting. His ability to pull props out of nowhere allow him to arm himself in seconds and have tools for any scenario. Though the props are all circus related, they are quite useful in his hands. The cunning ways of a circus show that uses illusions and trickery to entertain and bewilder has followed him onto the battlefield. He can seemingly achieve impossible feats or do switcheroos that throw enemies off. His many arms and silk help him achieve many things at once, and take on multiple foes. And even when he is fighting, his announcing and extravagant ways are still present.

Also his fangs can inject digestive enzymes. Many people forget that tidbit.

Tools - With his quick reflexes and love for props, Sir Brachnum seems to have an endless supply of tools and tidbits on his person. Many come from the top of his bizarre hat, but some just seem to be pulled out of nowhere. These props can be practically anything, as he whips out swords, squeaky toys, flaming batons, rolling balls, painted targets, musical instruments, juggling pins, whips, chairs and many other things. He never divulges where he gets these things or where he even stores them. He just says it is a trade secret.

Weaknesses - While wildly talented and capable of incredible feats, Sir Brachnum is still a spider in love with money. His greed for coin and profits can make him predictable at times, and force him to cheap out on things even if it means that he will lose because of it. A good way to distract him or make him abandon his plans is to find an expensive object and try to break it. Especially if said object is the thing he wants in his circus. If all else fails, a good bribe is always an option. For enough money, Arnie will abandon practically anything he has his sights on. Deals and bargains are a good way to get his attention. His many arms can be a great benefit on the battlefield, but when things get crazy and chaotic, he can easily tangle himself up in his own mess of limbs. His desire to have new shows and content for his circus can make him a prime target for deception and trickery. The order and other forces have infiltrated his circus on a few occasions by literally asking if they could join. He is often so overjoyed that he doesn't stop to think if there are other motives at play. This hunt of his also causes him to get his hands on things he cannot control. Often he tries to pull in dangerous beasts and creatures he doesn't know how to handle or contain, causing them to inevitably break out and wreck havoc.

And the fact that he never shuts up pretty much means that subtly and ambush are out of the question. If you want to find out where Sir Brachnum is, follow the confetti and boisterous sounds of someone proudly yelling out puns.

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Drew this guy a long time ago for an update, but only got him colored recently. Took me forever to find a color scheme that was fitting for a circus ringleader spider. But glad he has a more colorful look!

Description
There are very few throughout all the kingdoms who don't know who Arnie Brachnum is. Most would know him more by the name Sir Brachnum, but that doesn't really matter. What matters is that they know who he is. Even if they have never met him. The fact that there are a few people out there in the world that don't know his name pains him. That is because if they haven't heard his name, then they clearly have never heard of Sir Brachnum's Magnificent Traveling Circus! If that's the case then the advertising department clearly screwed up somewhere! As one can tell by the title, Sir Brachnum is the boss and ringleader of Sir Brachnum's Magnificent Traveling Circus (never try to shorten the name in front of him. He hates that). His circus is one of the largest around, and it is his pride and joy. He originally joined the circus long ago, but has since gained ownership when the original ringleader passed away. Both for the sake of his memory and profits, Arnie has never stopped building up his circus and doing his best to make it the best show around. Even when it seems that his circus is jam packed full of games, entertainment, shows, food stands, family activities and festivities, Arnie is still on the hunt for something new and big to add. He knows that customers always love to see something new, and that letting things grow stale is detrimental to the bottom line. Money is the grease that keeps the wheels turning, and Arnie wants all that he can get. No act is too daring, no exhibit is too dangerous, and no petty crime is too problematic to stop him from adding things to his circus. People want a good show, and if that means smuggling a cackle of Savanna Devils across several international borders, then so be it.

Attitude - Arnie Brachnum is a circus ringleader, even when he isn't playing the role of a circus ringleader. He seems to always be packed full of energy, and never slows down for a second. He speaks loudly and rapidly, always adding hyperboles and jokes into his conversation. His speech is filled with circus talk and references, and many agree that it seems like he is trying to make everything he says the greatest thing ever heard. He talks so fast and rapidly, that most of the time he is two paragraphs ahead of the conversation and has already decided what the other person has said or agreed to. No matter the topic discussed or the tone of the subject, Arnie is constantly talking as if he is in front of a cheering audience. Not only does he speak in a lightening fast manner, but he never stops moving and performing while he does it. Some people may speak with their hands, but Arnie speaks with every bit of his body. You would be surprised the amount of cartwheels one can interject into a simple conversation, but Sir Brachnum can sure find a way. It is hard enough keeping track of his words, but it is even harder to keep an eye on him as he zips and dances about. Even when he is supposed to be standing still, he can be seen bobbing up and down on his legs to some unheard music.

Through this, it is obvious that Sir Brachnum cares about one thing only in this world, which is Sir Brachnum's Magnificent Traveling Circus (and don't you dare try to shorten that name). He is so passionate about it that one could probably describe it as an obsession, or just plain lunacy. Everything has to be perfect, everything has to be extravagant. From the lights and tents, to the nonstop shows and attractions. Sir Brachnum won't settle for less. If his circus isn't the best in all the world, then people won't come, which means people won't pay. Money is most important thing when it comes to running a business, and Sir Brachnum knows all about that. His love for his circus is only matched by his love for money (though he would argue it is one in the same). Everything comes down to the bottom line, the budget and the ticket sales. Everything hinges on those ticket sales. Those who work for him know that Arnie will totally call a circus-wide emergency meeting if it turns out they sold ten less tickets than they did the previous day. At night, when all has slightly calmed down, Sir Brachnum can be found in his chambers feverishly counting all the ticket stubs and furiously working a set of abaci to calculate the day's haul and budget. With his desire to pull in more and more customers, Sir Brachnum does everything in his power to get more acts and more shows to fill his tents with. Even if it calls for breaking a few laws and employing people against their will. It is all for the sake of his circus and bottom line, and as long as those two things are doing fine, he can sleep easy. Assuming that he sleeps. No one is really sure about that.

Relations - As ringleader, Arnie Brachnum has his best connections with all of those who work for his circus. He knows everyone by name and is always sure to ask how they're are doing when he sees them. Though he pushes his circus to work as long and hard as it can, he cares for each of his employees and is concerned whenever they have problems. This attitude even goes for those who were dragged into his circus and forcefully put to work. He is sure to check in and ask how the day is going, even when they clearly don't want to be there. Even though he is head honcho for the whole operation, he has a council of fellow workers whom he consults and communicates with. Some have compared these council meetings to war rooms, as Sir Brachnum fires off tactics and strategies for pulling in more customers and making more money. Outside of his circus, Sir Brachnum's pockets have netted him a network of friends and associates who he calls upon for aid. These connections vary from professional to black market dealings, as he pulls strings and pushes coins to obtain new things for his circus. One of these associates is the slime witch known as Agatha. The reclusive slime hag is a master of potion brewing, which Sir Brachnum likes to call on to get his hands on strange brews to enhance his shows. Due to his large network, he can get his hands on plenty of exotic ingredients, which he trades with Agatha. Every time he deals with her, he goes to meet her and her husband, Cyclos, personally. Though Arnie doesn't interact with Cyclos that much, he has taken the creature's manuscripts and delivered them to publishing houses to help pay for the potions he wants. Though the slimy couple are polite to the spidery ringleader, it is obvious that his energetic ways and nonstop performing wears them out after a while. This is probably why the two groups meet once every few months, as Agatha needs time to recoup after dealing with Arnie, and probably needs that time to get his hand prints off her ceiling.

Even outside of his well known connections, Arnie Brachnum has recently run into a group that has caught his interest. One day, his messengers told him about this crazy band of creatures and monsters that had taken up residence not too far away. This bizarre order had plenty of interesting beings in it, many who would be a welcome addition to his circus. Talk came up about a somewhat tamed dragon, a living suit of armor, a weird flying goblin thing and so much more! Sir Brachnum nearly ran down the front gates to rush to their doorstep. Without any sort of invitation or warning, Sir Brachnum came before the Knights of the Wrong Table and cheerfully offered them a job. This is an understatement to what actually happened, but needless to say, it was quite the song and dance he put on in order to employ this strange group. Even though he had never met them before or ever interacted with them, Arnie was 100% convinced that they would happily join his circus and work for his shows. He even forged their signatures ahead of time so that they could start as soon as possible! Eventually the order was able to slow him down and inform him that they were not interested. At first Arnie thought it was a joke, but when it became clear that they would not be coming with him, he threw a fit. The fit lasted about one horrifying second, before Sir Brachnum cheerily vowed to get the order to work for his circus and departed without another word. Ever since that day, he has had mixed run ins with the Knights of the Wrong Table. At times, he tries woo them to his side, or straight up tries to kidnap one of them. Other times, he has hired them to help him out in other matters (mainly because he knows they are cheap to hire), or allies with them to sneakily obtain something for his circus. The order has had to deal with Sir Brachnum in times when he has stolen things that he shouldn't have. From dragon hatchlings to religious artifacts, the Knights of the Wrong Table have had to pry his fingers off many things that don't belong to him. Even when they succeed reclaiming the stolen object from him, they have to watch out in case he decides to nab one of their own members in "compensation."

Subordinates - Since Sir Brachnum runs a circus, the list of people who work under him is endless. He employs acrobats, clowns, tamers, trainers, hypnotists, magicians (the kind that don't actually use magic, because that other stuff is cheating), barkers, jugglers, sideshow "freaks" (that is a name to draw the public, he doesn't actually refer to his workers as that) and much more. His right hand man is Niles the Crocodile Man, whom he often uses for delegating tasks or running ship when he isn't around. Outside of his circus is a large network of merchants, traders, hunters, trappers, bandits and dealers that he calls upon for work. He even has an order of weird monster creatures he can hire to help him take care of unwanted matters for cheap! Annoying and stubborn as they may be, at least they get the job done when he needs it. Needless to say, if Sir Brachnum needs something done, he has just the guy to do it.

Abilities - Arnie's greatest abilities come from the fact that he is a giant spider. His many limbs allow him to do a number of tricks at once, and allow him to move in practically any manner. He can produce large quantities of strong silk from his abdomen, which he uses for a variety of things. He can use his webbing to make tightropes, lashings, nets, whips, cocoons, restraints and many other things. His skills at weaving and spinning have allowed him to make a food product known as Sweet Silk, a weird treat of bizarre texture, which is wildly popular with the crowds. To top it all of, Sir Brachnum has years of experience tricking, deceiving, presenting and acting. His ability to pull props out of nowhere allow him to arm himself in seconds and have tools for any scenario. Though the props are all circus related, they are quite useful in his hands. The cunning ways of a circus show that uses illusions and trickery to entertain and bewilder has followed him onto the battlefield. He can seemingly achieve impossible feats or do switcheroos that throw enemies off. His many arms and silk help him achieve many things at once, and take on multiple foes. And even when he is fighting, his announcing and extravagant ways are still present.

Also his fangs can inject digestive enzymes. Many people forget that tidbit.

Tools - With his quick reflexes and love for props, Sir Brachnum seems to have an endless supply of tools and tidbits on his person. Many come from the top of his bizarre hat, but some just seem to be pulled out of nowhere. These props can be practically anything, as he whips out swords, squeaky toys, flaming batons, rolling balls, painted targets, musical instruments, juggling pins, whips, chairs and many other things. He never divulges where he gets these things or where he even stores them. He just says it is a trade secret.

Weaknesses - While wildly talented and capable of incredible feats, Sir Brachnum is still a spider in love with money. His greed for coin and profits can make him predictable at times, and force him to cheap out on things even if it means that he will lose because of it. A good way to distract him or make him abandon his plans is to find an expensive object and try to break it. Especially if said object is the thing he wants in his circus. If all else fails, a good bribe is always an option. For enough money, Arnie will abandon practically anything he has his sights on. Deals and bargains are a good way to get his attention. His many arms can be a great benefit on the battlefield, but when things get crazy and chaotic, he can easily tangle himself up in his own mess of limbs. His desire to have new shows and content for his circus can make him a prime target for deception and trickery. The order and other forces have infiltrated his circus on a few occasions by literally asking if they could join. He is often so overjoyed that he doesn't stop to think if there are other motives at play. This hunt of his also causes him to get his hands on things he cannot control. Often he tries to pull in dangerous beasts and creatures he doesn't know how to handle or contain, causing them to inevitably break out and wreck havoc.

And the fact that he never shuts up pretty much means that subtly and ambush are out of the question. If you want to find out where Sir Brachnum is, follow the confetti and boisterous sounds of someone proudly yelling out puns.

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Drew this guy a long time ago for an update, but only got him colored recently. Took me forever to find a color scheme that was fitting for a circus ringleader spider. But glad he has a more colorful look!