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FreelanceWizard · **09-18-2013, 05:22 PM**

Weaknesses? Oh, lots of things. Smile

L'yhta is wildly overconfident and believes she has a special destiny, so she often takes completely unnecessary risks. She's often judgmental (especially regarding other miqo'te), has difficulties with an inside voice, and can't stand still for long. She's a terrible judge of character, always failing to ascribe malice when she should (and sometimes, especially with other miqo'te, ascribing it when she shouldn't). She has the physical combat capabilities of a wet noodle. Finally, she has an egregious inferiority complex and feels she's not really good at anything besides her magic; this she covers up with her obnoxious overconfidence. When she's shown up in any of those (many) areas -- or she thinks she's been shown up -- she tends to freak out, withdraw, and mope.

Sigyn Shieldbreaker · **09-18-2013, 05:23 PM**

Yanno, sadly, Siobhain is far more shaped by her weaknesses thus far than her strengths, I think.

Since starting the Grindstone, she's encountered several Miqo'te. She has a particular weakness for their ears and tails which manifests in, sometimes, an inability to speak or really... angry... glowering. She tends to make darker and darker expressions while she tries to contain herself and at two points she's stalked off from a group of Miqo'te that congregated too close to her.

Though, after prolonged exposure to the rather rowdy ones in the linkshell, she's slowly becoming more and more acclimated. She just doesn't want to touch any of them.

Also, after enduring some many, many rather derisive comments from others over a long period of time about her manner of conducting herself ('being overly sensitive and concerned for others as well as religious'), she tends to take those who present themselves as noble, pious individuals at face-value, assuming that they -must- be devout simply because they say that they are. Those few people will likely be the ones she holds in higher regard, and while she doesn't often defend herself against the jaded verbal onslaught, she may or may not be more protective of them. I'm really eager to see how those conversations play out!

And finally, despite the skill level I intended for her to have, she's lost two matches. One was in a 2 v 2 where she was caught off guard by a Pugilist who virtually attacked her under a Lancer's arm and knocked her down. (And the Pugilist ended up getting conked in the forehead with her peace-bound sword) In the other fight, she ended up distracted by shouting at her brother who was harassing a pair of Miqo'te and the distraction was taken well advantage of by her opponent. In a rush to get away from him, she slipped (after a recent drizzle in Thanalan that turned the dust and sand collected on the stone bridge too slick) and sprained her ankle, as well as caught her opponent in the side of the leg with her sword, nearly toppling him as well.

And not to mention her slight naivety will likely still extend to Plainsfolk Lalafell, if not Dunesfolk as well. Yet to meet one ICly but really hoping for it.

So I think Siobhain has plenty of weaknesses. Perhaps -too- many.

allgivenover · **09-18-2013, 05:37 PM**

Li is illiterate and hostile to the idea of learning. Also he can be rather selfish and holds some prejudice against Hyur.

Kismet · **09-18-2013, 07:04 PM**

I just wanted to share something for everyone's benefit. I told a friend of mine this and he was surprised to hear it, so I wanted to pass the knowledge on.

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Now that I've gotten that out of the way...

Y'raja Lhiza:
Y'raja has issues with commitment. Of any kind. Do not expect her to keep every promise, listen to every rule, obey every law, stay anywhere for too long, or keep a single lover. This makes it difficult to get to know her on a deep level, let alone trust her. Speaking of trust, that's another thing she has issues with -- earning Y'raja's trust is a difficult endeavor.

She also bores quickly, abhors hard work, and dislikes taking sides. The last trait can double as a strength, but in scenarios where having a distinct stance is beneficial, her strong neutrality hurts more than it helps. When paired with the fact that she is easily swayed by petty things (money, sex, tasty food), it's possibly even dangerous.

Astrid Douglass:
Astrid picks up a lot of things others seem to find well-hidden, but she can be quite oblivious to things herself. If someone genuinely likes her, she will be the last to figure it out. When flirting, nine times out of ten, it's accidental. More importantly, Astrid is known for being too self-sacrificing. She will beat herself into the ground in order to please and/or protect others, entirely neglecting her own needs in the process. Then there are her issues with bloodlust...

Also, while Astrid is skilled in both magical and melee combat (with the former being her specialty), she is quite slow. Archery and pugilism are disciplines she will always fail at.

cuideag · **09-18-2013, 07:17 PM**

(09-18-2013, 05:23 PM)Siobhain Wrote: And not to mention her slight naivety will likely still extend to Plainsfolk Lalafell, if not Dunesfolk as well. Yet to meet one ICly but really hoping for it.

There may not be many of us but we exist! I personally roam Ul'dah and Limsa when I'm RPing so maybe I might spot you one day. :>

SessionZero · **09-18-2013, 07:20 PM**

Arianys is a glass cannon - she fights using lightning quick maneuvers and pinpoint precision bow shots, but in a straight-up fistfight, she may as well punch herself for all the good it will do her. She also has no pain tolerance, so she tries to avoid being hurt as often as possible.

Out of combat, she is very well-educated and well-spoken, classically trained in the harp and lute, but she is also very naive and has no street smarts to speak of. She is overly trusting, and despite her lofty upbringing, has a fondness for red wine which sometimes gets her into trouble.

Sigyn Shieldbreaker · **09-18-2013, 07:27 PM**

(09-18-2013, 07:17 PM)cuideag Wrote:
(09-18-2013, 05:23 PM)Siobhain Wrote: And not to mention her slight naivety will likely still extend to Plainsfolk Lalafell, if not Dunesfolk as well. Yet to meet one ICly but really hoping for it.
There may not be many of us but we exist! I personally roam Ul'dah and Limsa when I'm RPing so maybe I might spot you one day. :>

I also frequent Limsa and Ul'dah. Mostly Ul'dah lately, as I've been hanging out in Central Thanalan-- So not as much in the city as I guess I should!

I foresee a lot of Sio having to check around her feet to make sure she doesn't accidentally kick anyone.

Keru / E'ir · **09-18-2013, 07:48 PM**

I like this (Strengths too?):

Keru's Weaknesses: His height, farsighted, not physically strong, high strung in some situations, and too trusting.

Mikale's Weaknesses: His limp, His disdain for Garleans, his distrust of Pirates, Bandits, and finally his child.

N'vanohs Weaknesses: Men, he is eager to heal, is a bit obsessive, Marmot's and Cactuars.

Kukulupo · **09-18-2013, 09:48 PM**

I think Kukulupo's biggest weakness is his cowardice. It really doesn't take much to scare him. Especially when it comes to insects or arachnids of all sorts, so you can imagine how much fun it is for him to go into the Black Shroud for his Conjury studies. He also lacks self-confidence and has difficulty in social situations, especially if it involves Roegadyn and, well... Females of any race. Plus, he is a bit weak physically, and isn't much good in a fight.

JTeacher · **09-18-2013, 11:02 PM**

Milton Tibbleton:

Size and appearance: Milton is tiny even by Lalafell standards. His look and size make it hard for him to be given the respect he 'thinks' he deserves.

Megalomania: Milton claims and believes to be a much more powerful mage than he currently really is. This leads him to get into situations he cant get out of on his own. And makes him a bit overly brave when sane people would avoid conflict.

Fears: overly excited children, things immune to magic, tea parties (Don't Ask)

Personality: Outwardly Milton puts out a grumpy and dour appearance. He can be a bit rude and insulting so he is hard to want to get close to at first glance. Inwardly hes a bit overly ruled by guilt, which keeps him from following out with his more nefarious schemes.

U'tara Taki

Not too bright: U'tara struggles with memory and overly complex concepts. She has trouble with idioms and sarcasm and cannot remember numbers or lists without them being written down. She will not be solving any difficult riddles or puzzles. She gets confused and tricked easily into letting enemies escape or get by her. She generally needs to rely on other characters to direct her strength. She is currently illiterate.

Naive: U'tara is not used to life outside the jungle. She can be overwhelmed easily and too trusting for help navigating city life.

Personality: U'tara is feral. She is starting play after being alone in the wilderness for some time, and currently only speaks with a few words and crumpled papers with drawings on them. She completely lacks social manners.

Fears: Cities, the ocean, transportation methods, cactaurs

shdwsng · **09-18-2013, 11:46 PM**

Rheya has a crippling level of low self-esteem, as well as a bit of a martyr complex. She's done horrible things in the past and feels she needs to atone for them. Which blends nicely with some prickly trust issues to leave her pushing away any sort of close relationship. However, she deeply, deeply craves that sort of close bond. She just doesn't believe she's worthy of it.

Also, she's managed to divide the world into "Users", "Losers", and "Us". If you manage to get past her prickliness, you're a friend for life. Otherwise, you're either someone to kill, use, or run away from. And may the Twelve help you if she thinks you've betrayed her once she lets you in close... Because she will make you beg her for death, and she won't let you stop suffering.

Moondoggie · **09-19-2013, 06:55 AM**

I'm still fleshing this character out especially now i've hit lvl 50 and got the white mage robe i wanted for RP purposes so i can relax and work on a character more. But let's see...

Because of Konan's lack of contact with people outside her tribal group until recently she is still scared of the other races and finds it incredibly difficult to talk to people. She's also somewhat immature and very naive which makes her easy to lie to and manipulate. She's a magic user but physically very weak and pretty much useless in weapon combat.Â

She has a fear of very crowded places and anybody who is much taller than her and since she is very short and scrawny that is nearly everyone who isn't a Lalafell not that she trusts them much either...They could sneak up on you and before you know it they have ripped your toes out and....Yeah. She also dislikes physical confrontation. Hunting fauna for food is one thing but a confrontation with one of the many races of Eorzea can send her into a panic of running and random healing spells.

Uther · **09-19-2013, 07:23 AM**

Uther is proud, he's morally stubborn, and he's very reluctant to change his methods to adapt to a modern world. He's used to the "old ways" of Ishgard, and doesn't understand that war against the Empire is a completely different situation than war against dragons.

He sees the world in black and white, and isn't comfortable dealing with gray areas, but he's slowly starting to open his eyes to a world that isn't separated into simply "good" and "evil".

Physically, he's a grand specimen of the sophisticated warrior archetype, though he's a bit short by Elezen standards. He stands at only 6'6, where as most seem to be 6'8-7'0.

Raccoon · **09-19-2013, 07:53 AM**

Seth's got an obsessive drive toward gaining power, which gives him tunnel vision of a sort, often causing him to take paths that are more difficult than others and blinding him to the consequences of his actions until they are put right in front of him. He's also cruel, suggesting things that others would be reluctant to, and generally ostracizing him from company he'd prefer to keep. He's the first to suggest throwing the frequent crazy Lalafell over the side of Limsa Lominsa, for instance. He's also got that creepy Black Mage vibe going on, with the black hooded cowl and the evil goatee thing.

But he's also kind to women, children, and anyone with a reasonable sob story -- less so if he knows them well enough to have gotten a feel for them. So, unless he's in the pursuit of possible artifact of power number nine million and fifteen, he will drop what he's doing to help someone if they run up to him and plead their case -- like nearly every quest giver ever.

Zyrusticae · **09-19-2013, 01:07 PM**

(09-18-2013, 02:52 PM)Rhylund Wrote: So what are the things that make your character imperfect?

T'rahnu has no talent with magic, can be remarkably lazy, and has a serious disdain for "hard work" (basically anything that can be classed as hard labor, like mining). She's a skilled warrior and trains hard, but that's only because she doesn't consider it "work". She's also highly amoral, which can cause her to clash considerably with more righteous types (ESPECIALLY paladins).

By that same token, she has a difficult time understanding the concept of romantic love, and tends to see sex as an activity in and of itself rather than as part of a longstanding relationship. Part of this is likely due to the fact that, as a traveler, she rarely gets the chance to get close to anyone...

(09-18-2013, 07:04 PM)Kismet Wrote: I just wanted to share something for everyone's benefit. I told a friend of mine this and he was surprised to hear it, so I wanted to pass the knowledge on.

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SpoilerKeep in mind that while neglecting weaknesses and having too many strengths hinders your characters' depth, the opposite is equally true.

My friend was initially going to make it so that his character had a paragraph's worth of weaknesses and only a single strength (if any at all). Contrary to what one may think, this makes for just as flat of a character as an overpowered/nearly perfect one would. If bad things keep happening to your character again and again, at some point it stops being tragedy and turns into a comedy (that or just a plain bore).Â

Drama is good. I love it myself. But having a good radar as to how much is too much or how long is too long (I know, giggity) is a good skill.

To be clear, this is general advice and was not aimed at anyone in particular. It's just something good to keep in mind, I felt.

These are good points.

In many ways, creating an interesting character is a balancing act. Too much of one thing or another makes them unbelievable. Too much emphasis on a specific trait makes them one-dimensional. In the end, you want your character to seem like a person that could exist, given the right circumstances and the right environment.

However, while I say this, I should also mention that there ARE people who are thrown into absolutely terrible circumstances and whose lives are nothing but day-to-day misery... fortunately, Eorzea isn't really a place where that sort of thing happens. At least to my knowledge. Smile

(And the whole point of roleplaying like this is escapism, so...)

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