(05-26-2017, 06:30 AM)Impstatus Wrote: Making "was adopted by hyurs" as your character's backstory just because of her name is... kinda meh? I mean, it works, but it's not all that original option, but it does work, but it's damn unoriginal. Haha, loop is endless.You are very right. I was unaware of how common the whole "adopted by another race" trope was in ffxiv. Upon further research I realized how common it was and quickly changed my mind. I have also decided to save myself $10 and tweak my character only a little bit. In the end the only major change has been her hair color. For now.
(Also I guess Krile has mentioned it's not her real name? So, I suppose you can find not traditional names from Sharyalan. I really cannot think of any other canon examples.)
Even in real life there are people with names which are not traditional. Even in real life some people choose their name, and change it. If leaving your character's background simple and clean is what you are looking for, do what you must. Gotta admit, sometimes the simple answer is the right one.
I also decided on Mateus on the recommendations of a few Balmung players.
If I happen to cross you I will say hi, Mountie.
