Dr. Phylip Leif

Dr. Leif is a leaf insect miinu who works as a physician and herbalist in the Grotto.

Physical

Dr. Leif is a slender miinu with brown skin and short choppy hair that resembles autumn leaves and two tiny antennae that protrude from it. He wears a small pair of glasses and a cloak and vest. The 'coat' that hangs down is actually part of his body; a vibrant orange frill that makes him appear as a walking leaf.

PERSONALITY

Dr. Leif is a calm and introspective man. He's inquisitive and curious, enjoying learning everything he can about nature. When he's not working, he often find himself exploring the forest outside of the village, seeking out herbs and medicinal plants he can use for his practice. He is skilled with crafting medicine and elixirs, and is sole doctor in the entire village. This often leads to him being a little stressed and overworked, as the miinu in the village often need medical assistance daily, especially the ants. 

History

Phylip Leif comes from a long line of medical professionals, and was taught everything he knows by his parents, along side his twin brother, Pulchri. Both of them were expected to do great things when they were older, and Phylip had the potential to far surpass his lazier brother skill wise.

When he became an adult, he moved out to go find a place to start his own clinic. He and his brother went separate ways, his brother moving to the city to practice medicine there. Phylip considered also leaving for the city, as he'd make more money and find more success, but soon realized that villages were in desperate need for a doctor, and decided to stay and help them. He grew attached to the little community and grew to enjoy small town life. 

At some point he himself got hurt when he was tasked with resuscitating a badly injured villager after an animal attack. The animal returned and attacked him, but he was able to scare the beast off. Both he and the villager survived, but it left him with a limp and needing the use of a cane when walking.