Pistachio

"I want to become strong! I want to be able to beat Calamari, and even Kirsche and you!"

- Pistachio's Seaside School affirmation

Pistachio Maplewood (ピスタチオ・メイプルウッド, Pisutachio Meipuruuddo) is a party member in Magical Vacation. He is a kind, but cowardly boy who is suffering grade-wise and can't seem to keep up.

Personality
Pistachio is very worrisome and seems to have an inferiority complex. He constantly puts himself down, openly frets about his grades, and is deeply concerned over the well-being of others. He is also known for his cowardly nature and his tendency to panic in the face of danger. Despite his disappointed with himself, Pistachio takes pride in his fluffy ears and tail.

In the Japanese version, he ends most of his sentences with a verbal tic, "-ppi" (っぴ), and his dialogue is written in messy hiragana when he feels discouraged.

Appearance
Pistachio is a Canin, which are short anthropomorphic dog-people. His eyes are navy blue, and his fur is brown and scruffy. Since he cannot afford a hat, Pistachio wears a pair of green pants with crosses stitched along the waistband. His baggy robes are of the same color and also have identical stitching on the sleeves' cuffs. Tied around his neck is a red scarf with yellow polka dots, and he wears big green shoes.

Prologue
Pistachio comes from a poor family, and although he wasn’t given the most fortunate life, he had a surprising degree of infamy back in his hometown. The young Canin possessed some telepathic powers alongside his gift of Wood Magic, such as bending spoons with his mind or reading envelopes that have not yet been opened.

Word of his impressive powers eventually reached Biscotti, who went out to find and meet Pistachio. The townspeople bid farewell to the aspiring Wood mage as he and Biscotti left for Will-o’-Wisp Academy, throwing a celebratory party in his name.

Unfortunately, Pistachio’s time as Will-o’-Wisp started off less than ideal. His magical skills and academics were subpar, and he didn’t stand out as much as he did back home. Once Pistachio’s parents found out about their son’s lackluster time at the academy, they believed him coming home and working for the family trade would be a better solution.

Epilogue
"Pistachio endeavored his studies, and after obtaining the title of Professor, wrote many books to share his magical knowledge far and wide."

Magical Starsign
Pistachio is never seen in-game, but is mentioned to be a Professor at Will-o'-Wisp Academy by some students in his class stuck in detention. He is further alluded to when the students reference his verbal tic (in the Japanese version only).

Special Power

 * When drinking from a new HP Pot, Pistachio can find 3 Gummy Frogs (only if there are 20 or less Gummy Frogs in the player's inventory).

Base Stats

 * Level: 1
 * HP: 17
 * MP: 21
 * POW: 7
 * DEF: 9
 * AGI: 13
 * SPR: 2

Trivia

 * Pistachios are a type of cashew originating from the Middle East and Central Asia.
 * His favorite food is donuts.
 * If Pistachio gains enough Levels, his stat increases begin to increase at a much faster rate.

MV undefined MS undefined