Arlon sounds like a more compelling concept to me—more elegant and simple.Â
One thing I would consider in your development in terms of lore is that Highlanders are quite rarely seen as privateers (especially a Highlander of your character's father's generation) and I would use that aspect as something of an exercise in how his father became a seafaring type.Â
For me, the transition from Ul'dahn sellsword/merc/bandit to privateer via Vesper Bay makes a lot of sense, dependent on whether Arlon's father came to Ul'dah either before or after Ala Mhigo's fall. I believe there are many who could help you develop that lore, and it might help you spread your RP across Limsa Lominsa to Ul'dah if you would like to have him RP there, too.
Welcome! I have lurked here for quite some time, too, and am still having trouble deciding between concepts. I wish you happiness in whatever choice you make and hope to see in Limsa Lominsa sometime.
One thing I would consider in your development in terms of lore is that Highlanders are quite rarely seen as privateers (especially a Highlander of your character's father's generation) and I would use that aspect as something of an exercise in how his father became a seafaring type.Â
For me, the transition from Ul'dahn sellsword/merc/bandit to privateer via Vesper Bay makes a lot of sense, dependent on whether Arlon's father came to Ul'dah either before or after Ala Mhigo's fall. I believe there are many who could help you develop that lore, and it might help you spread your RP across Limsa Lominsa to Ul'dah if you would like to have him RP there, too.
Welcome! I have lurked here for quite some time, too, and am still having trouble deciding between concepts. I wish you happiness in whatever choice you make and hope to see in Limsa Lominsa sometime.
