Patrick Walmsley (The Story)

Patrick Evans Walmsley (commonly referred to as “Woody”) is one of the four main protagonists of The Story AU. He is often quiet and reserved but quite loyal to his friends.

Personality
Patrick is a naturally very quiet person, not usually chiming in unless someone talks to him directly. There are often times where the rest of the Core Four will have conversations and Patrick will be silent throughout. Because of this, he has trouble meeting people and making new friends. However, for those that he is friends with, he is quite loyal and remains by their side through thick and thin.

Background
Patrick was born on July 24, 2001 in the Kingdom of Sajinima. For generations his family has been the king's personal guards due to their magic revolvers the Sapphire Arms. His father began training him to take the position when he was 11 and, 7 years later, took up the mantle. Despite the prestigious position, Patrick was unhappy, as he wished to choose his own job rather than being forced into one by his parents.

Abilities
Patrick wields the Sapphire Arms, a pair of revolvers enchanted with arcana. The two guns can grant average bullets the powers of three different elements. Fire bullets set anything they touch on fire, electric bullets can electrocute targets and ice bullets create a cluster off ice on impact, freezing whatever they hit.

Zachary Ward
Zach is Patrick's closest friend and the two are typically seen working together. Due to Patrick's quiet nature, Zach usually takes the lead in situations with Patrick along for the ride. Following Shawn Hughes' first defeat, the two share an apartment together and during the epilogue, Patrick is shown working for Zach at his museum as the security guard.

Sebastian Stadler
Both Patrick and Sebastian are typically reserved people, leading to them speaking to each other less often. Despite that, however, Sebastian is still one of Patrick's closest friends and they always have each others backs.

Liam Griffin
Patrick and Liam start the series as enemies, with Liam's main goal being to turn Patrick in to the King and claim the bounty on his head. However, after Liam is defeated the two quickly learn of Shawn's master plan and agree to a truce for the greater good. As the series continues, the two start to become friends. Patrick is the first person to trust Liam's turn to good, even when Zach and Sebastian think Liam's bluffing.

Parents
Since Patrick was young his parents have pressured him into taking the position of king's guard, despite him not wanting to, Because of this, Patrick has always held a grudge against his parents, but has never stood up to them due to his quiet nature. However, it's clear Patrick still loves his parents and cares for them nonetheless.

Joshua Layton
Patrick first meets Josh during one of his fighting championships and the two become quick friends. Patrick helps Josh get through his identity crisis by explaining his own situation of being forced into a job he doesn't want.

Trivia

 * Patrick's role as the king's guard was inspired by his real life and in-universe nickname "Woody", named after the Toy Story character, who is a sheriff.