~The Goodbarrel Family~

[HalflingPrincess 411]

The Goodbarrel Family
(and the Greenfoots)

 

History

Greta Goodbarrel, the first of the Goodbarrels to return to Brandybrook, is descended from two very different but very large and illustrious halfling families: the Goodbarrels and the Greenfoots. 

 

The Greenfoots trace their lineage over the past century to Greta’s maternal great grandfather, Alberic Greenfoot, who founded the isolated village of Norbury deep within the well guarded lands of the Holy Orenian Empire upon his arrival in Arcas in 1705. Largely isolated from the rest of their kin, the Greenfoots have dwelt almost exclusively in Norbury, with Greta being one of the few of their line to leave that village.

The Goodbarrels are a family much older than the Greenfoots, and though they trace their lineage back to Dunshire in Atlas, it is very likely that there were even older generations of Goodbarrels in Axios. Frequent migrants and travelers, the Goodbarrels were only intermittently present in Brandybrook prior to Greta’s arrival, and have been largely dispersed throughout Arcas. Nevertheless, they have had much more contact with their kin than the Greenfoots have. Caramella, the mother of Thain Micah O’Connell of Brandybrook, was a Goodbarrel.

 

Culture and Traditions

 

The Greenfoots, hailing from Norbury, follow a very distinct and unusual variation of halfling traditions. Though the village of Norbury was founded by Alberic Greenfoot with the intention of acting as a safe haven for propers in the face of an increasingly improper halfling society, it soon fell under the sway of its Orenian protectors. The result was a halfling culture that, despite following all the regular halfling traditions such as using shovels and shunning mina, also came to adopt the patriarchal customs and refined speech of humans, interacting with and frequently befriending them while viewing all other bigguns with immense suspicion. Nevertheless, the Greenfoots have proven to be particularly creative thinkers; those who can read have made excellent authors and poets, and even those who cannot read have shown great talent in carving, painting, and music. The Greenfoots are also renowned for their impeccable manners and enchanting charisma.

 

The Goodbarrels, being well travelled, are far more diverse in their traditions. Though most Goodbarrels adhere to halfling “properness”, a notable improper few have been known to use swords and trade in mina. Goodbarrels often interact with and befriend elves and tend to mistrust humans, but are overall more friendly to bigguns than most halflings are. Though Goodbarrels have had many professions ranging from burglary, to caravanning, to druidism, to scholarship; their most famous talent and tradition is winemaking; at least one Goodbarrel of each generation has had a vineyard at some point in their life. Whether it be from books or in streetsmarts, the Goodbarrels have been noted to be remarkably intelligent, and have also proven to have a natural talent for stealth. Though they tend to be fairly introverted, Goodbarrels are known for their witty humor.

Shared among most Greenfoots is a dislike for dwarves; a people considered by them to be brutish, violent, and greedy. The family also has a great fear and hatred of orcs, whom they consider to be monsters, as well as a dismissive attitude toward beast folk such as Kha and Wonks, whom they view as house pets rather than people.
 

Religion

 

The Greenfoots, having been so heavily influenced by the Orenians, follow a bizarre faith best described as Knoxo-Canonism, which equivocates Knox with the God of the Canonist faith. They are strict in their adherence to this religion; which resulted in the remarkably Orenian social attitudes that caused Greta to leave Norbury in search of adventure and freedom.

 

The Goodbarrels, being more well travelled and diverse in their traditions, do not all follow the same religion. Though the vast majority of them worship Knox, many have also followed the Aspects or Arugula.

 

Appearance

 

The Greenfoots are of average height for a halfling, ranging between 2’9” and 2’11”. Greenfoots are notable for having curly red hair and round faces and tend to be plump and studier than other halflings. Eye colors range from blue to green to brown and heterochromia is fairly common. The most distinct feature of a Greenfoot is having rosy cheeks; it is said that Greenfoots blush frequently in response to flattery or embarrassment.

The Goodbarrels tend to be taller and more fair-skinned than other halflings, ranging from about 2’10” to 3’3” in height. Though a few have had varying shades of red and blonde hair, most have been brown haired. Goodbarrels also tend to be lighter, quieter, and faster than other halflings. The most distinct feature of a Goodbarrel is having large bright blue eyes.

Family Members

Living

Hawthorn Goodbarrel, First Cousin Once Removed of Greta - SalamanderMoss

Dead
Greta Goodbarrel, Former Matriarch - HalflingPrincess (1739 - 1831)
Kerraline “Kerra” Goodbarrel (neé Erawick), Former Matriarch, Wife of Greta - teawithSunny (c. 1680 - c. 1840)

Shelved

Faye Goodbarrel, First Cousin Once Removed of Greta - Uh_Stella
Elizabeth “Eliza” Goodbarrel, Matriarch, Daughter of Greta - teawithTori

Family Tree: https://familyecho.com/?p=START&c=110bhwxy131&f=462496709853665536

[Any living character on the family tree that does not have an image or a placeholder is available to be turned into a persona. If you wish to play one of these characters or join the family with your own; message me on discord at HalflingPrincess#1984]

[riorr 1970]

Goodbarrel elite!!

[TameFX 67]

Mowood > Goodbarrel

[FloralHedgehog 493]

10 minutes ago, TameFX said:

Mowood > Goodbarrel

Applefoot > Mowood

[NotEvilAtAll 10906]

2 hours ago, FloralHedgehog said:

Applefoot > Mowood

The Peregrins have us all beat let’s be honest.

[Trigamar 77]

Ratfeet > probably nobody, it's just me

Nice post, nice culture, +1

[TameFX 67]

On 11/15/2020 at 9:33 PM, FloralHedgehog said:

Applefoot > Mowood

Harold>Mowood

 

[ydegirl 2357]

let me in

[HalflingPrincess 411]

On 11/20/2020 at 12:15 PM, froeggy said:

let me in

If you'd like to make a Goodbarrel halfling, feel free to shoot me a DM on discord. We'd love to have you.

[Notic 953]

On 11/15/2020 at 4:08 PM, Rioling said:

Goodbarrel elite!!

 

On 11/15/2020 at 6:54 PM, NotEvilAtAll said:

The Peregrins have us all beat let’s be honest.

 

On 11/15/2020 at 4:33 PM, FloralHedgehog said:

Applefoot > Mowood

 

As someone from all of these I can say that Goodbarrel and Peregrin pog.