...did iiiiit. -collapse-
THE BASICS:
Character name: Ruran Vas (Birthname: Locke Rinannis).
Nickname(s): Ghost, Ser Knight.
Origin of Nickname: 'Ghost' was given by Xivrez'to with eerie accuracy. 'Ser Knight' is a pleasantry often said by Mae.
Birthdate:Â 9th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (8 September).
Place of Birth: The Black Shroud, the village of Oakbarrow.
Ethnicity: Midlander, Hyur.
Religion: Worships the Twelve, spec. Azeyma.
Height: 6'.
Weight: 175 lbs.
Body type: Lithe; slim but toned.
Eye color: Turquoise.
Glasses or Vision Enhancements: No.
Skin tone (pale, tan, olive, brown, etc): Pale.
Face shape: (round, square, oval, chubby, heart-shaped): Oval.
Prominent features: Eyes.
Tattoos or distinguishing marks: Facial tattoos (hidden).
Casting choice (what actor do they resemble?): Not actor, but Ryan Daharsh is his faceclaim.
GENERAL HEALTH:
Disabilities, illnesses, or weaknesses: PTSD.
FASHION STYLE:
Special jewelry: Copper ring, enchanted for communication.
Hair color: Blond.
Hairstyle: Typically shoulder-length, recently cut.
Grooming: Shaves every few days, has a scruffy chin.
Additional information:
Wears plated armor when out in the world, and resigns to muted tones and simple tunics when not. He is rarely, if ever, seen without a mask over his face.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Languages spoken: Eorzean.
Accent or dialect: Standard accent for Eorzeans, though with a very subtle difference indicative of the far north.
Vocabulary/reading level: Very good. He was mentored throughout life by a wise little lalafell named Romi.
Voice tone: Calm, light, but firm.
Favorite phrases: "Certainly." "So it goes." "I apologize."
Do they curse: An occasional mutter under his breath in intense/baffling situations.
Demeanor: Typically solemn or weary.
Mannerisms: Politeness and respect, sometimes distant while in thought.
Gestures: Bowing his head, canting his head, furrowing his brows, shifting his feet, shrugging.
Habitual behaviors (nail-biting, drumming fingers, hair fixing, etc.): Adjusting his mask, fiddling with items in his hands.
Posture: A little slumped, lethargic, defeated.
PROFESSIONAL INFO:
Current occupation: Voidsent/Artifact Hunter.
Level of job satisfaction: Slightly poor.
Years at current occupation: Voidsent Hunter (~14 including training); Artifact Hunter (2).
Income: Fluctuates depending on job, enough to be comfortable with basic necessities.
Professional skills: Engineering (retired); Monster/Voidsent tracking and slaying; Spellcrafting (esp. dispelling/dispatching).
Combat skills: Marksman (retired); close-combat with swords and daggers.
Additional information:
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LIVING CONDITIONS:
Place of residence: Drifting, lately been seen around the Thanalans.
Type of residence: Inn.
Surrounding area (city, rural, etc): City.
Describe residence: A small, cozy, lesser-known inn with good drinks and a kind staff. Ruran's rented room is small and cluttered with parchments, empty liquor bottles, and maps.
Who do they live with: No one.
Pets: None.
Overall quality of living conditions: Average, if he wasn't a mess.
Home décor: Bare minimum - a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a chest. Walls are empty save for a few pinned maps and parchments of research.
Important features of home: A small potted plant on the windowsill. An incense burner on the nightstand, which sits next to a pack of cards.
Type of vehicle: ...Tathas, a chocobo. <_<
Age of vehicle: Unknown, appears to be an early adult.
Defining characteristics of vehicle: White feathers, scar on right leg.
Quality of vehicle: Best birb!
Describe vehicle: A timid but brave chocobo that Ruran caught being mishandled by a group of thugs. When Ruran first found him, his feathers were dusty and greyed, but as he took care of the bird, their true brightness began to show through. Tathas isn't a large bird, and due to his upbringing, he's very wary of certain races. He likes to be close to Ruran for comfort.
Additional information:
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PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Marital status: It's complicated.
Significant partner(s): Lily Rinannis.
How did they meet partner: At the coliseum in Ul'dah, he was hired on for work.
Nickname for partner: 'My Only'. 'My Light'.
Previous romantic partners: None.
Children: 3 - Ado, Mikh'a, Ellie.
Relationship with children: Regretfully distant.
Step-children: None.
Important family:
Mother: Nadia Rinannis.
Age: 51.
Living or deceased: Deceased.
Mother’s occupation: Seamstress.
Father: Graeme Rinannis.
Age: 54.
Living or deceased: Deceased.
Father’s occupation: Fisherman.
Siblings:
Describe the quality of relationship with any significant family members: A severe, loathing rivalry between him and his older brother, Auric.
Extended family: None.
Friends:
Best Friend: Currently? Mae Rosenthal.
Describe relationship with friend(s): Light-hearted and warm. She's been the closest to getting him to smile. They frequently have breakfast together and talk about their plans for the day, and each will check on the other if something is amiss.
Additional information:
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RELATIONS:
How does the character relate to...
...Spouse: Longing, hopelessness.
...Lover: See above.
...Past lovers/spouses: Not applicable.
...Children: Sorrow.
...Friends: Skeptical, insecure.
...Employer: Respectful, polite.
...Underlings: Patient, helpful.
...Minions: Not applicable.
...Pets: Curious, gentle.
...Strangers: Kind, distant.
...Opposite sex: Polite.
...Same sex: Easily impressed/intimidated.
...Family members: Depends. Auric = Anger. Not-Auric = Warmth.
...Competitors: Fair, a good sport.
...Authority: Obedient.
...Enemies: Reluctant, but chooses to enact justice.
Additional information:
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CHARACTER PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOLOGY:
Any psychological issues or illnesses: PTSD.
Meyers Briggs Personality Type: INFJ.
What do they love: Family, friends, and peace.
What is their passion: To protect and see happiness in others.
What do they hate: Voidsent, his disability (PTSD), his brother, those who exploit others.
What would they die for: Protecting the innocent/his family.
What do they value: Friendship, loyalty, altruism.
Secret loves: Sweets, inventing, intimate contact.
Sexual behavior: Average.
Personal philosophies:
Politics: Distant, uninvolved, supporter of personal freedom.
Spirituality: Worships the Twelve, with Azeyma as his patron deity. Accepts others' beliefs, such as those held by Domans.
Prejudices: Not terribly prejudiced, being a naive/altruistic sort. He is intimdated by male au ra for their foreignness and size but tries not to show it.
Greatest strength: Loyalty.
Greatest weakness or flaw: Naivite.
Their favorite attribute: (About others) Optimism/hope.
Least favorite attribute: (About others) Cruelty.
Biggest secret: That he is believed to be dead.
Biggest fear: That his biggest secret will be discovered by his family.
Most likeable trait: (About self) Kind-hearted.
Least likeable trait: (About self) Defeatist.
How are they perceived by others: Depends. Probably evident that he's atoning for something.
Proudest accomplishment: Being a father.
Other accomplishments: Building a successful repair business. Twice becoming an officer of a free company.
Biggest regret: Not being more careful.
Most embarrassing moment: Hard to pinpoint one, his cheeks turn red very quickly.
Personality quirks: Apologizes a lot, overly formal.
Would they like to change anything about themselves: His physical and mental strength. He desires to be stronger.
Short term or long term goals: To protect those he cares about, and to complete his duty.
Obstacles: Physical/mental capabilities, geographical difficulties, willpower to do what must be done.
Heroes or role models: Stephanivien (MCH guild), Cid Garlond, Graeme Rinannis, Romimo Romi.
Negative role models: Auric Rinannis.
Biggest life influence: Romimo Romi.
Likes or dislikes:
Favorite book, movie, music, etc: 'The White Tree' by Yvaille Montrais (adventure novel),Â
Additional information:
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PAST HISTORY:
Hometown: Oakbarrow.
Past relationships: Romantically none, unless Lily Rinannis counts as past.
First love: Lily Rinannis.Â
First sexual experience: Lily Rinannis.
Major childhood events:
Best memory: Sunbaking apple chips in the summer, carving snow tunnels in the winter.
Worst memory: The downfall of his hometown.
Saddest memory: Seeing his loved ones for the first time, after taking up the mantle of Ruran Vas.
Quality of childhood: Simple and loving.
Educational experience/level: Hometaught through books and learning from an experienced teacher. Knows basic history, geography, mathematics, and biology.
Significant school experiences: Â Apprenticeship at the Goldsmith's Guild for several months.
Special skills or training: Goldsmithing (mammets), engineering, piloting, tracking/hunting voidsent, spelunking.
Anything un-skilled, needs work: All forms of magic, two-handed weapons, cooking, musical instruments.
Hobbies: Playing cards, reading, climbing/exploration.
Major illnesses, accidents or traumas: PTSD, no physical disabilities/illnesses.
Police record/criminal record: Has committed crimes (theft, murder), but has no criminal record.
DAILY LIFE:
(Assuming that this is a typical day, and he is neither out traveling nor successful in finding work.)
Morning routine:
6:00am - Praying to Azeyma; meditating.
6:30am - Caring for his potted plant; trimming down facial hair.
7:00am - Checking on equipment; donning armor (if needed).
7:30am - Putting on mask; heading out for breakfast.
9:00am - Caring for Tathas.
10:00am - Making rounds to local outposts/camps to look for work.
Afternoon routine:
1:00pm - Heading to the markets for lunch + restocking.
2:00pm - Going back to the Goblet/training/caring for Tathas/researching.
Evening routine:Â
5:00pm - Dinner.
6:00pm - Free time: read, play cards, drink, relax on rooftops, etc.
10:00pm - Bathe, maintain armor.
11:00pm - Sleep.
Sleep habits: Restless. Occasional night terrors.
Additional information:
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BACKSTORY:
...I-I don't wanna. ;_; It's so long.
THE BASICS:
Character name: Ruran Vas (Birthname: Locke Rinannis).
Nickname(s): Ghost, Ser Knight.
Origin of Nickname: 'Ghost' was given by Xivrez'to with eerie accuracy. 'Ser Knight' is a pleasantry often said by Mae.
Birthdate:Â 9th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (8 September).
Place of Birth: The Black Shroud, the village of Oakbarrow.
Ethnicity: Midlander, Hyur.
Religion: Worships the Twelve, spec. Azeyma.
Height: 6'.
Weight: 175 lbs.
Body type: Lithe; slim but toned.
Eye color: Turquoise.
Glasses or Vision Enhancements: No.
Skin tone (pale, tan, olive, brown, etc): Pale.
Face shape: (round, square, oval, chubby, heart-shaped): Oval.
Prominent features: Eyes.
Tattoos or distinguishing marks: Facial tattoos (hidden).
Casting choice (what actor do they resemble?): Not actor, but Ryan Daharsh is his faceclaim.
GENERAL HEALTH:
Disabilities, illnesses, or weaknesses: PTSD.
FASHION STYLE:
Special jewelry: Copper ring, enchanted for communication.
Hair color: Blond.
Hairstyle: Typically shoulder-length, recently cut.
Grooming: Shaves every few days, has a scruffy chin.
Additional information:
Wears plated armor when out in the world, and resigns to muted tones and simple tunics when not. He is rarely, if ever, seen without a mask over his face.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Languages spoken: Eorzean.
Accent or dialect: Standard accent for Eorzeans, though with a very subtle difference indicative of the far north.
Vocabulary/reading level: Very good. He was mentored throughout life by a wise little lalafell named Romi.
Voice tone: Calm, light, but firm.
Favorite phrases: "Certainly." "So it goes." "I apologize."
Do they curse: An occasional mutter under his breath in intense/baffling situations.
Demeanor: Typically solemn or weary.
Mannerisms: Politeness and respect, sometimes distant while in thought.
Gestures: Bowing his head, canting his head, furrowing his brows, shifting his feet, shrugging.
Habitual behaviors (nail-biting, drumming fingers, hair fixing, etc.): Adjusting his mask, fiddling with items in his hands.
Posture: A little slumped, lethargic, defeated.
PROFESSIONAL INFO:
Current occupation: Voidsent/Artifact Hunter.
Level of job satisfaction: Slightly poor.
Years at current occupation: Voidsent Hunter (~14 including training); Artifact Hunter (2).
Income: Fluctuates depending on job, enough to be comfortable with basic necessities.
Professional skills: Engineering (retired); Monster/Voidsent tracking and slaying; Spellcrafting (esp. dispelling/dispatching).
Combat skills: Marksman (retired); close-combat with swords and daggers.
Additional information:
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LIVING CONDITIONS:
Place of residence: Drifting, lately been seen around the Thanalans.
Type of residence: Inn.
Surrounding area (city, rural, etc): City.
Describe residence: A small, cozy, lesser-known inn with good drinks and a kind staff. Ruran's rented room is small and cluttered with parchments, empty liquor bottles, and maps.
Who do they live with: No one.
Pets: None.
Overall quality of living conditions: Average, if he wasn't a mess.
Home décor: Bare minimum - a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a chest. Walls are empty save for a few pinned maps and parchments of research.
Important features of home: A small potted plant on the windowsill. An incense burner on the nightstand, which sits next to a pack of cards.
Type of vehicle: ...Tathas, a chocobo. <_<
Age of vehicle: Unknown, appears to be an early adult.
Defining characteristics of vehicle: White feathers, scar on right leg.
Quality of vehicle: Best birb!
Describe vehicle: A timid but brave chocobo that Ruran caught being mishandled by a group of thugs. When Ruran first found him, his feathers were dusty and greyed, but as he took care of the bird, their true brightness began to show through. Tathas isn't a large bird, and due to his upbringing, he's very wary of certain races. He likes to be close to Ruran for comfort.
Additional information:
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PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Marital status: It's complicated.
Significant partner(s): Lily Rinannis.
How did they meet partner: At the coliseum in Ul'dah, he was hired on for work.
Nickname for partner: 'My Only'. 'My Light'.
Previous romantic partners: None.
Children: 3 - Ado, Mikh'a, Ellie.
Relationship with children: Regretfully distant.
Step-children: None.
Important family:
Mother: Nadia Rinannis.
Age: 51.
Living or deceased: Deceased.
Mother’s occupation: Seamstress.
Father: Graeme Rinannis.
Age: 54.
Living or deceased: Deceased.
Father’s occupation: Fisherman.
Siblings:
Describe the quality of relationship with any significant family members: A severe, loathing rivalry between him and his older brother, Auric.
Extended family: None.
Friends:
Best Friend: Currently? Mae Rosenthal.
Describe relationship with friend(s): Light-hearted and warm. She's been the closest to getting him to smile. They frequently have breakfast together and talk about their plans for the day, and each will check on the other if something is amiss.
Additional information:
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RELATIONS:
How does the character relate to...
...Spouse: Longing, hopelessness.
...Lover: See above.
...Past lovers/spouses: Not applicable.
...Children: Sorrow.
...Friends: Skeptical, insecure.
...Employer: Respectful, polite.
...Underlings: Patient, helpful.
...Minions: Not applicable.
...Pets: Curious, gentle.
...Strangers: Kind, distant.
...Opposite sex: Polite.
...Same sex: Easily impressed/intimidated.
...Family members: Depends. Auric = Anger. Not-Auric = Warmth.
...Competitors: Fair, a good sport.
...Authority: Obedient.
...Enemies: Reluctant, but chooses to enact justice.
Additional information:
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CHARACTER PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOLOGY:
Any psychological issues or illnesses: PTSD.
Meyers Briggs Personality Type: INFJ.
What do they love: Family, friends, and peace.
What is their passion: To protect and see happiness in others.
What do they hate: Voidsent, his disability (PTSD), his brother, those who exploit others.
What would they die for: Protecting the innocent/his family.
What do they value: Friendship, loyalty, altruism.
Secret loves: Sweets, inventing, intimate contact.
Sexual behavior: Average.
Personal philosophies:
Politics: Distant, uninvolved, supporter of personal freedom.
Spirituality: Worships the Twelve, with Azeyma as his patron deity. Accepts others' beliefs, such as those held by Domans.
Prejudices: Not terribly prejudiced, being a naive/altruistic sort. He is intimdated by male au ra for their foreignness and size but tries not to show it.
Greatest strength: Loyalty.
Greatest weakness or flaw: Naivite.
Their favorite attribute: (About others) Optimism/hope.
Least favorite attribute: (About others) Cruelty.
Biggest secret: That he is believed to be dead.
Biggest fear: That his biggest secret will be discovered by his family.
Most likeable trait: (About self) Kind-hearted.
Least likeable trait: (About self) Defeatist.
How are they perceived by others: Depends. Probably evident that he's atoning for something.
Proudest accomplishment: Being a father.
Other accomplishments: Building a successful repair business. Twice becoming an officer of a free company.
Biggest regret: Not being more careful.
Most embarrassing moment: Hard to pinpoint one, his cheeks turn red very quickly.
Personality quirks: Apologizes a lot, overly formal.
Would they like to change anything about themselves: His physical and mental strength. He desires to be stronger.
Short term or long term goals: To protect those he cares about, and to complete his duty.
Obstacles: Physical/mental capabilities, geographical difficulties, willpower to do what must be done.
Heroes or role models: Stephanivien (MCH guild), Cid Garlond, Graeme Rinannis, Romimo Romi.
Negative role models: Auric Rinannis.
Biggest life influence: Romimo Romi.
Likes or dislikes:
Favorite book, movie, music, etc: 'The White Tree' by Yvaille Montrais (adventure novel),Â
Additional information:
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PAST HISTORY:
Hometown: Oakbarrow.
Past relationships: Romantically none, unless Lily Rinannis counts as past.
First love: Lily Rinannis.Â
First sexual experience: Lily Rinannis.
Major childhood events:
Best memory: Sunbaking apple chips in the summer, carving snow tunnels in the winter.
Worst memory: The downfall of his hometown.
Saddest memory: Seeing his loved ones for the first time, after taking up the mantle of Ruran Vas.
Quality of childhood: Simple and loving.
Educational experience/level: Hometaught through books and learning from an experienced teacher. Knows basic history, geography, mathematics, and biology.
Significant school experiences: Â Apprenticeship at the Goldsmith's Guild for several months.
Special skills or training: Goldsmithing (mammets), engineering, piloting, tracking/hunting voidsent, spelunking.
Anything un-skilled, needs work: All forms of magic, two-handed weapons, cooking, musical instruments.
Hobbies: Playing cards, reading, climbing/exploration.
Major illnesses, accidents or traumas: PTSD, no physical disabilities/illnesses.
Police record/criminal record: Has committed crimes (theft, murder), but has no criminal record.
DAILY LIFE:
(Assuming that this is a typical day, and he is neither out traveling nor successful in finding work.)
Morning routine:
6:00am - Praying to Azeyma; meditating.
6:30am - Caring for his potted plant; trimming down facial hair.
7:00am - Checking on equipment; donning armor (if needed).
7:30am - Putting on mask; heading out for breakfast.
9:00am - Caring for Tathas.
10:00am - Making rounds to local outposts/camps to look for work.
Afternoon routine:
1:00pm - Heading to the markets for lunch + restocking.
2:00pm - Going back to the Goblet/training/caring for Tathas/researching.
Evening routine:Â
5:00pm - Dinner.
6:00pm - Free time: read, play cards, drink, relax on rooftops, etc.
10:00pm - Bathe, maintain armor.
11:00pm - Sleep.
Sleep habits: Restless. Occasional night terrors.
Additional information:
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BACKSTORY:
...I-I don't wanna. ;_; It's so long.
