Shil

Shil is a character in the "Skeleton Knight in Another World" series.

Appearance
Shil is a boy that was around 13 or 14 years old. He has unkempt black hair and was wearing dirty rags.

Personality
Young and brash, Shil is a child who had seen much hardship, though refuses to accept charity of be pitied. Despite his pride he is willing to do anything to care for his younger sister.

Background
Shil was born in the town of Houvan where he lived with his parents and little sister Shia. His parents though died after being overworked to support him and his sister trying to keep up with the hefty taxes of Count Fulish du Houvan. Later he and Shia became associated with the resistance led by Rabaught in town that sought to revolt against the feudal lord. However just before they could launch their uprising, the Marquis of Diento was assassinated which caused the count to become paranoid and began increasing the taxes in the territory to fund additional security, making it harder for the people.

Light Novel Volume 02
Shil is a young orphan boy that Arc and Ariane met in Houvan. Shil go into an altercation with the town guards after he accidentally bumped into one of them. He was later accused of being up to no good and the guards began beating him up for fun. He was saved from further punishment by Arc who's presence sent the guards running. At first unwilling to accept the aid from the knight, Shil was shocked when the warrior healed his wounds with magic. Arc offered to compensate the boy if he provided him and his companions information on any secret ways into the count's castle. Shil agreed though in exchange for the in using his magic to heal his sister Shia. The boy took the duo back to his home in the slums where Arc used his magic to fix her legs.

Shil then took the two strangers to the town's sewers where a way into the castle could be found. Unfortunately the trapdoor into the castle was sealed. Shil attempted to apologize though he promised to get them another way in. As it turned out the door could be opened by Arc thanks to his immense strength. However Shil was still hesitant to allow the duo into the castle since the townsfolk were preparing a revolt against the count and was worried that the two would cause an uproar. Seeing that this was a problem, Arc and Ariane asked Shil to arrange a meeting with the leader of the resistance.

The boy then brought Arc and Ariane to Rabaught. After the two came to an agreement that they would join in the raid at the castle, they returned to Shil's hut where they rested until the attack. During the revolt against the count, Shil acted as a guide to the resistance members, guiding them through the tunnel leading into castle.

Abilities and Powers
Shil appears to have no powers. He also has no magic as he uses a stone striker to light lamps.

Arc
Arc was his savior though he tries not to show his gratitude under a face of toughness.

Shia
Shia is Shil's little sister an only remaining family member. He loves her very dearly as evidence to when he sought a way to heal her broken legs. Shea appears to be the one thing that Shil is willing to do anything, even forsake his unbending attitude of accepting charity as evidence when he refused Arc's payment of five gold coins but alter accepted it out of his need to care Shia.