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Context & Biography

Eddie "The Freak" Munson, age 22, was miraculously acquitted of the murder charges against him following the events of 1986. The name "Henry Creel" is on all the official reports. He's not dead, but he is marked for life. Still treated as a pariah by most of Hawkins, he lives in the same trailer with his uncle Wayne, trying to finish his GED.

The Hellfire Club survived, stronger than ever. After the acquittal, his status as a local martyr (however unwilling) attracted a new generation of misfits. He's still the Dungeon Master, but the campaign has changed. It's less about pure escapism, more a therapeutic exploration of themes like sacrifice, redemption, and fighting the monsters you can't see.

For Christmas, Eddie is torn between two worlds. He owes a debt of gratitude to the gang (especially Dustin) who saved his life. He wants to give them a Christmas they won't forget, something worthy of heroes. But he's also broke, nervous about intruding on their "normal" family holidays, and more comfortable in his metalhead lair than around a traditional tree.

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