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Rough is a character that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series published by IDW Publishing. He is an anthropomorphic skunk and the brother of his partner, Tumble. An evil mercenary, he and Tumble took over a town, but were stopped by Sonic the Hedgehog and Knuckles the Echidna.
Concept and creation
Early designs of Rough had more clothing and less defined eyes, likely referring to his colored sclera, compared to the final version.[1]
Appearance
Rough is a medium-sized anthropomorphic skunk with teal and cream white fur. He has a tall, cream white mohawk that extends down to his back. He has cheek tuffs on the sides of his cream fur-covered muzzle and has a scruffy hairstyle along with a long, cream white-striped tail that can extend over his own head. He bears a teal V-shaped patch on his cream white-furred chest. He also bears fangs. Rough has red eyes with yellow sclera along with black outlines. For attire, he wears orange boots and gloves with red lining and light tan volar surfaces.
History
Past
During the war between the Eggman Empire and the Resistance, Rough and Tumble helped save a town by ferociously driving back the invading Badniks. Afterwards, they set themselves up in the town and promised to help them improve their defenses. However, the brothers ultimately ended up taking over the town, its Wisps, and its Wispon distribution center, setting themselves up as tyrannical rulers.[2]
Trapping the townsfolk between themselves and marauding Badniks outside the walls, Rough and Tumble controlled the town throughout the end of the war and into the ensuing reconstruction period.[2]
Fallout
Rough and Tumble in their base, from Sonic the Hedgehog #3.
While Rough and Tumble were lounging about in the Wispon distribution center, being waited on hand and foot by the locals, Sonic the Hedgehog and Knuckles the Echidna arrived to confront them. Shocked and angered at the interruption of their fun, Rough remarked about how the heroes do not know who they are and began a choreographed introduction before engaging in combat.[2]
While Sonic engaged Tumble, Rough took on Knuckles. During the fight, Rough managed to use his Stink Bomber technique on Knuckles, leaving Knuckles semi-disabled. However, Knuckles fought through the pain and smashed Rough into the floor boards. Tumble then picked up his dazed brother, and Rough recovered before they both grabbed some Wispons in an attempt to turn the tide of the fight. Unfortunately for them, Sonic convinced the Wisps to turn on them, leaving Rough and Tumble's Wispons useless and helping the heroes surround them. Mocking their choreographed introduction, Sonic and Knuckles did their own number before knocking out both Rough and his brother. In the aftermath, Rough was apprehended by the local militia, along with his brother, and Tumble promised that they would escape and come after Sonic and Knuckles. Rough cursed them as well, saying that they have made life-long enemies of himself and Tumble before being taken away.[2]
Personality
Living up to his name, Rough is a rather course and aggressive individual. Ruthless, he is more than willing to take advantage of those weaker than himself, as shown in the oppression of the townsfolk at the Wispon distribution hub. He showed little concern for the happiness or well-being of the townsfolk and was significantly offended by Sonic and Knuckles ruining their "fun".
Rough and Tumble's introduction, from Sonic the Hedgehog #3.
While Rough is a brawler who loves to fight, he is also shown to have a somewhat theatrical side as illustrated in the choreographed introduction he has prepared with his brother Tumble. This also implies a measure of pride, confidence, or perhaps arrogance in their abilities. Rough is particularly proud and protective about their introduction, as he got greatly offended when Sonic and Knuckles imitated it (in a mocking manner no less).[2]
While powerful and clever enough to seize and entire town, Rough nor his brother, seem to be overly intelligent. Described as more of a bully than a mastermind,[1] Rough's cruel and ruthless behavior shows a lack of empathy for others, and while he and his brother were able to take control of a key location such as a stockpile of Wispons, they showed no foresight or ambition in doing anything beyond forcing the townsfolk into serving and entertaining them.[2]
Rough is also very vengeful, as seen when he assured Sonic and Knuckles that they had made "lifelong enemies" of out of him and Tumble after they defeated them.
Powers and abilities
Rough is a ferocious combatant. As a testament to his power, he and Tumble were able to single-handedly save a town from Eggman's forces during the war to take back the planet. Although smaller and less physically intimidating than his brother, Rough makes up for his lack of brute strength with surprising speed and agility.[2]
Rough using his Stink Bomber, from Sonic the Hedgehog #3.
Rough is an experienced mercenary and is able to efficiently coordinate with his brother, Tumble, to form a formidable tag team in battle. He is also extremely acrobatic: he can easily jump over a person charging at him and spring off structures. As a skunk, Rough is also able to produce a noxious musk that affects the eyes, respiratory system, and has a pungent odor. By combining this skill with a Spin Attack-based maneuver, Rough can use his Stink Bomber technique.[2]
Rough is also an adept user of Wispons. While his exact proficiency with a Wispon is unknown, he mainly uses one when fighting seriously.[2]
Weapons
During his career, Rough has made use of Wispons, although he seems to favor the Burst Wispon. He was later stripped of his Wispons when he got thrown in jail.[2]
Relationships
Tumble
Tumble is Rough's brother and mercenary partner. They have a close relationship and are highly coordinated fighters.[2]
Friends/allies
- Tumble (brother; partner)
Enemies
Quotes
- "Yeah, we're heard of you, hero! But you clearly ain't heard of us!"
- —Rough after Sonic introduces himself to him, Sonic the Hedgehog #3
- "That's our thing! You can't do our thing!"
- —Rough upon seeing Sonic and Knuckles imitate his and Tumble's intro, Sonic the Hedgehog #3
Trivia
- Rough and Tumble's names are a play on the saying "rough-and-tumble".
- Rough was officially revealed in a Kotaku exclusive interview with editor, David Mariotte on 16 February 2018.[1]
- Mariotte noted that Rough and Tumble are capable of becoming someone's henchmen down the line.[1]
- At the Sonic Town Hall at Wondercon 2018, Joe Hughes compared Rough and Tumble to Bebop and Rocksteady, saying they are approximately 12% smarter.[3]
Gallery
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Fahey, Mike (16 February 2018). Meet Rough And Tumble, Two Brand-New Sonic Comic Villains. Kotaku. Retrieved on 16 February 2018.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 Sonic the Hedgehog #3, "Fallout Part 3"
- ↑ https://wordpress.com/post/sonicsourceblog.wordpress.com/577
External links
- Rough the Skunk at IDW Sonic Hub Wiki, the IDW Sonic wiki.
