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Rough the Skunk is a fictional character created by Ian Flynn and designed by Tyson Hesse for IDW Sonic the Hedgehog. Along with his brother Tumble the Skunk, he is one half of a mercenary duo who have come into conflict with Sonic and Knuckles.
History
Before the War
Nothing is currently known about Rough nor his brother, Tumble, before the war.
The War
Rough and Tumble served as mercenaries during the war and helped save a town by ferociously driving back the invading badniks. Afterwards, they set up shop in the town and promised to help them shore up their defenses. However, the brothers ultimately ended up taking over the town and its wispon distribution center, setting themselves up as tyrannical rulers. (StH #3)
Trapping the townsfolk between themselves and marauding badniks outside the walls, Rough and Tumble controlled the town throughout the war and into the ensuing reconstruction period. (StH #3)
Fallout! Arc
Rough and Tumble were lounging about at the wispon distribution center, being waited on hand and foot by the locals, when Sonic and Knuckles 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.
While Sonic engages Tumble, Rough literally got the jump on Knuckles, vaulting over his head before Knuckles connected with a right hook to his face. He recovered and sprung off a nearby beam, unleashing a cloud of noxious fumes with his signature Stink Bomber technique, leaving Knuckles semi-disabled. However, Knuckles fights through the pain and smashes Rough so hard that he sends him crashing down through the floor boards, leaving only his head protruding upwards from the floor.
Tumble then picks up his dazed brother, and Rough recovers before they both grab wispons in an attempt to turn the tide of the fight. Unfortunately for them, the Wisps instead turned on them , leaving Rough and Tumble's wispons useless and helping the heroes surround them. Mocking their choreographed introduction, Sonic and Knuckles do their own number before knocking out both Rough and his brother.
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, saying that they have made life-long enemies of Rough & Tumble before being taken away.
Appearance
Rough the Skunk
Rough has teal colored fur with a cream white stripes running down his back and front. He has cheek tuffs on the sides of his white fur-covered muzzle, and the white hair on his head is raised, making it resemble a mohawk. For clothing, Rough wears a pair of yellow gloves and boots that both have red lining and cream white volar surfaces. Rough's eyes are red with yellow scleras.
Personality
Abilities
Relationships
Tumble the Skunk
Rough is Tumbles brother and mercenary partner. They have a close relationship and are highly coordinated fighters.
Background Information
- Rough was created by Ian Flynn and designed by Tyson Hesse.[1]
- Rough was first teased in the the January solicitations for Issue #3.
- Rough was officially revealed in a Kotaku exclusive interview with editor, David Mariotte on February 16, 2018.[1]
- At the Sonic Town Hall at Wondercon 18, Joe Hughes compared Rough and Tumble to another iconic IDW duo, Beebop and Rocksteady, saying they are approximately 12% smarter. [2]
- Early designs of Rough had more clothing and less defined eyes, likely referring to his colored sclera, compared to the final version. [1]