Garrick

To weigh in here with literally passing knowledge of the lore and a 1:30am fuelled desire to post somewhere: (Passing spoilers of my understanding of the Dark Knight story follow)

Character poorly dreamt up at 3am gets edgelord treatment. Or Kid with issues runs away from home, gets broke, stays in Ul'dah.

THE BASICS: Character name: Garrick Talrahn Nickname: Garrick Tiller Origin of Nickname: He honestly thought it sounded discreet Birthdate: 17th of the First Umbral Moon (I believe that's like... February 17th?) Place of Birth: Radz-at-Han Ethnicity: Thavnairian Midlander Religion: Lapsed in worship of the Twelve Height: 5'9" Weight: 162lbs Body type: Lean and athletic. Very little muscle mass, but a toned physique overall. Eye color: Sky blue Glasses or Vision Enhancements: None Skin tone (pale, tan, olive, brown, etc): Tanned, but as though he were normally pale and had merely lived in a warm climate. Face shape: (round, square, oval, chubby, heart-shaped): Ovular, but with a prominent, defined jawline. Prominent features: His eyes are often instantly recognisable by their sheer piercing colour. Tattoos or distinguishing marks: None Casting choice (what actor do they resemble?): The jury's still out on this one. General health: Disabilities, illnesses, or weaknesses: None physical, but there's a social ineptitude, and maybe some mild depression. Fashion and style (what do they wear, how do they wear it?): Special jewelry: A single, simple necklace strung with a worn, brown thread. The jewel appears to be some kind of bright turquoise gemstone, which occasionally seems to glimmer in the sunlight, or glow when near Aether rich objects. Hair color: Washed out brown, or dirty brown, depending on how you see it. Hairstyle: The thick mane of hair seems to be kept deliberately messy, creating a spiky, unkempt look that would be physically incapable without some form of personal grooming routine. The style seems to betray his age, as it seems the kind of thing a youthful man would enjoy. Grooming: Surely some form of wax, along with excessive styling, must cause the hair to hold its shape. Given the lack of facial hair, it would also seem he either shaves excessively, or is awkwardly incapable of growing anything substantial. Additional information: COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Languages spoken: Eorzean standard Accent or dialect: Well spoken, excellent diction for the most part. Certainly contractions or habitual patterns seem to contradict this otherwise rigid speaking pattern, possibly derived from friendships or social circles growing up. Vocabulary/reading level: Exceeding his age, apparently this man is the product of excessive education in fields of literature. Voice tone: Contradictory. He somehow manages to seem self-assured, but inwardly uncertain. This is misdirection, as the confidence is most certainly forced; more blunt and abrasive than anything else. Favorite phrases: "What's that look for?", "Does saying that you don't want to make something awkward inadvertently make something awkward?" and "I should probably... Leave." Do they curse: In moments of great stress, it sounds unconvincing or forced. Demeanor: Typically uncertain, as though mired in self-doubt in spite of proven ability. Mannerisms: Proper decorum, with occasional offensive lapses seeming derived from misreading the situation or emotions of those present. Gestures: Shifting his gaze from side to side when in the centre of a group, checking the apparatus strapped to his hip, respectful head-nods once meeting people; awkwardly limp handshakes when nervous. Habitual behaviors (nail-biting, drumming fingers, hair fixing, etc.): Prone to fixing stray strands of hair which fall into his view, drumming his fingers on any given surface. And, when meeting new people, he is an incorrigible fidget, usually relegating it to his left leg which can tap incessantly. Posture: He maintains a straight back, the posture of a noble, no slump in his back, no matter how weary he may seem. PROFESSIONAL INFO: Current occupation: Unemployed Level of job satisfaction: Pretty low. Years at current occupation: Approximately 6 months. Income: Monetarily challenged. Professional skills: Literary analysis, geographical politics, military history, mercantile history, shelf-stacking, customer service. Combat skills: Fencing, military tactics. Additional information: LIVING CONDITIONS: Place of residence: None Type of residence: In absentia Surrounding area (city, rural, etc): Wherever he happens to rest Describe residence: It can be anything from cold to warm, classy to downtrodden, building to street. Who do they live with: His best friend, R'kahde Pets: Possibly R'kahde Overall quality of living conditions: Unlikely to pass a quality check. Home décor: Whatever happens to be present. Important features of home: A clear absence of features. Type of vehicle: None Age of vehicle: 0 Defining characteristics of vehicle: He wishes it was an airship Quality of vehicle: Low quality Describe vehicle: Not an airship Additional information: PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Marital status: Single Significant partner(s): None How did they meet partner: A long and sordid story of rejection. Nickname for partner: Something not dignifying being written here. Previous romantic partners: None Children: None Relationship with children: Blissfully not a parent. Step-children: Hah. Important family: Mother: Unknown Age: Unknown Living or deceased: Unknown Mother’s occupation: Hopefully not a prostitute Father: Xeres Talrahn Age: 59 Living or deceased: Deceased Father’s occupation: Patriarch of a Noble House Siblings: Brother: Xeres Talrahn II Age: 24 Living or deceased: Living Occupation: Noble Brother: Temril Talrahn Age: 22 Living or deceased: Living Occupation: Noble Sister: Ariane Talrahn Age: 17 Living or Deceased: Living Occupation: Noble Describe the quality of relationship with any significant family members: His familial relationships are soured for the most point, raised as the adoptive child and therefore somehow less deserving of kinship from his siblings. His father's relationship was particularly strained, but by the complexities of the bond they shared, always like father and son, but strained by lies and half-truths. Extended family: Friends: Best Friend: R'kahde Ahmin Describe relationship with friend(s): An unlikely relationship to be sure, formed from Garrick's years working in a shop. Garrick's more cushioned, protected upbringing contrasted heavily with R'kahde's more street rat nature. And yet they bonded nonetheless, forming an inseparable bond, so strong that R'kahde was willing to travel to Eorzea with him, and leave their lives behind. R'kahde manages to bring out a side of him which almost approaches functional, acting as a buffer for his confidence. Additional information: How does the character relate to: Spouse: He has none Lover(s): He has none Past lovers/spouses: Again, you guessed it! Children: Even more! But, with regards to other people's children? He struggles to cope with young children, often feeling overwhelmed with how much assistance and caring they need. Friends: He often feels undeserving of the friendships he holds dear, as though those he befriends are better than he. Employer: He'll call in when he finds one. Underlings: See above Minions: See above Pets: His relationship to pets has been awkward since he lost his childhood pet. He doesn't cope with loss well. Strangers: He very rarely approaches strangers, and can often become flustered by sudden approaches from strangers. Once moving past the initial flummox, he manages to move forward with a wit and charm, or at least masking nervousness with sarcasm. Opposite sex: His behaviour has no distinguishable change between genders, the usual bluntness and subdued behaviour as common to both genders. But, at the mention of intimacy with women, he suddenly flushes red with embarrassment. Same sex: His behaviour has no distinguishable change between genders, the usual bluntness and subdued behaviour as common to both genders. Those he views as more impressive than him often elicit an intimidated response from him. A natural inferiority. Family members: His family is likely to elicit an angry or hurt response nowadays, given recent events that have more than driven a wedge between him and his surviving family members. Competitors: He has none that he can really... Think of. Aside from inter-family rivalries. Authority: He has a deep rooted respect for inter-familial authority, at least for his father. But with regards to law and order? He struggles to respect Eorzean law, by unfamiliarity with it. Enemies: His enemies are family rivals, which seems to have that strained halfway-between-hate-and-love relationship. Their usual superior attitude crushes whatever esteem he builds up. Additional information: CHARACTER PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOLOGY: Any psychological issues or illnesses: Depression, anxiety, low self esteem. Meyers Briggs Personality Type: I don't believe in Myers-Briggs, unfortunately. What do they love: A sense of belonging, the finer things in life, Thavnairian grooming products. What is their passion: He hasn't really discovered it. That's part of what he wants to find. What do they hate: His family, or the circumstances of his parentage. What would they die for: His family and friends. What do they value: Friendship, and those closest to him. Secret loves: Home. Though he would never admit how much he misses it. Sexual behavior: It would be rampant speculation, but likely frigid and awkward. Personal philosophies: Politics: A supporter of feudalistic nobility and the typical order of being, seeing as he was raised in it. Spirituality: Lapsed follower of any religion. Prejudices: None in particular, but he is easily intimidated by races he has scarcely seen, and those bigger than him. Greatest strength: An unrelentingly kind heart. Greatest weakness or flaw: Debilitated by a feeling of inferiority, which leads him to shun his responsibilities. Their favorite attribute: In others? Similar to him, a kind heart, it makes it easier for him to come out of his shell. Least favorite attribute: In others once more, a sense of superiority, it reminds him too much of his stifling, repressive court upbringing. Biggest secret: He fled his home to protect himself after he was revealed as a bastard AND heir to his father's house. Biggest fear: That he'll let his father down by failing to amount to the responsibility and duty thrust upon him. Most likeable trait: He couldn't name one, even if he wanted to. Least likeable trait: His shyness, and bumbling attitude. How are they perceived by others: Some perceive him as desperate, or wallowing in a well of self pity. And I suppose they wouldn't be wrong. Proudest accomplishment: Successfully surpassing his fencing instructor a few months before his life was turned upside down. Other accomplishments: Successfully making his store turn a profit, it made him feel he could stand on his own. Biggest regret: Never getting to know his father better, having been raised believing he was adopted. Most embarrassing moment: Too many to name. But likely when one of his siblings pranked him at a family banquet, in front of visiting houses. Personality quirks: He has a tendency to 'zone out' when staring at someone, it looks strange, but he gets immensely distracted by details among their faces. A tendency to stumble over his words or misuse idioms. Would they like to change anything about themselves: Too many things to name, but most would likely be solved if they could just feel happy in who they were. Short term or long term goals: If he can ever become brave enough to accept it, returning home and accepting what happened with his father and the state of his family's house. Obstacles: Jealous rivals wanting to kill him are a rather large obstacle. But the largest is the prison of his own mind. Heroes or role models: His father Negative role models: His father (Again!) Biggest life influence: The revelation of his parentage, which spurred him to flee to Eorzea. Likes or dislikes: Favorite book, movie, music, etc: He's bland in this respect, in having no discernible favourite. But he likes what takes his eye or ear. Additional information: PAST HISTORY: Hometown: Radz-at-Han Past relationships: None First love: None First sexual experience: ... Crushingly, none. Major childhood events: Best memory: A dusk setting over the Thavnairian city state, he'd just finished a shift at the shop in which he worked to earn his seat at the table. He managed to catch his father alone, their first real chance to bond in years. Worst memory: The dreadful prank played by his siblings. Saddest memory: The death of his father. Quality of childhood: Strained and contradictory. He may have been raised in a noble household, but many times he simply felt like a servant in that house. A childhood which, whilst not in the absence of love, was certainly lacking. Educational experience/level: Almost college-level in academic fields of politics, history, geography and literature. Whilst not quite a prodigy with a blade, he demonstrates a proficiency for fencing. Significant school experiences: - Special skills or training: His custom made blade incorporates elements of Garlean gunblades, granting him a dual skill in seamlessly integrating the firearm capacity into his practised strikes. Anything un-skilled, needs work: Too many things to list. Social skills, most likely. Hobbies: He never really had time to invest in hobbies. But reading, perhaps. Or making a fool of himself. Major illnesses, accidents or traumas: The death of his father, that prank, depression, low self esteem. A plethora, really. Police record/criminal record: None.

The feel when you transfer servers and forget it's maintenance the next day ;_; Thanks for the warm welcome though, guys!

Okay So I never usually do these, but thought I may as well put something out whilst I'm waiting on a character transfer! Hi, I'm Garrick (... Or will be, imminently on Balmung™), I live in Europe. England, specifically, got the worst sleeping hours possible and absolutely love RPing. Looking forward to completely immersing myself in the lore of this game! So yeah! That's it, really. Am I meant to type more here? I don't know! Looking forward to seeing you all around, and maybe, possibly, potentially, putting up a bio soon!