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Cherilo was born to a lumberjack and homemaker, who raised him with distant but thorough care. They lived in the forests worked by his father, and from a young age, Cherilo spent much time exploring these wilds. As he grew enamored with the animals, plants, sounds and smells of the forest, Cherilo equally grew contemptuous of his father's exploitation of the forest. At 16, having completed his homeschooling, Cherilo left home quietly to camp in the outer woods. He never returned to live at home, slowly building his own homestead sustainably. He's lived in the home he built all his life, and has endeavored to learn as much as possible about his natural environment - both its beauties and its natural laws. It was his enthusiasm for this world that eventually led him into the city. By befriending city folk, making connections, and becoming learned, he's made opportunities to spread the gospel of nature. Among certain crowds, Cherilo's writings, sketches, and poetry have become well-known, and he's encouraged a small movement of preservation and appreciation of the natural world. Cherilo helps support himself by taking nobility on tours of the area surrounding his home - although their manner sometimes rankles him. Some of his city friends have come to be loyal confidants, though perhaps none as much as his pet dog Carrie, the fourth-generation pup of his childhood pet.

Cherilo is tall, built, and rugged. He'd be handsome if he took care of his appearance and posture. Despite his broad chest from years of carpentry, he hunches just enough to fade into the background of any scene. His hair is short and matted low to the top of his head. He wears large glasses with a strap, and generally wears simple muted colors and sturdy-yet-weathered clothing. He speaks clearly and eloquently, in a soft, unexpectedly musical voice.

Cherilo is a soft-spoken but enthusiastic lover of nature. He's embraced a clear passion: exploring the natural world, and capturing its beauty so as to encourage public appreciation and conservation. Aside from a few short affairs and a some occasional city friends, he mostly keeps to himself - not from introversion but from the curiosity that keeps him moving, exploring, interacting with the wild.