Fine-Tuning my RPC's background

Livia · December 8, 2017

I'm a little new to RP over XIV, and It's important to me that my RPC’s skills, accomplishments, and capabilities are within the realm of believable for her age (30). I'm a bit lore-flexible, and I have the most fun when what my character can bring to the table is balanced to something appropriate for the amount of time she's had to cultivate those skills.

I was wondering if anyone would be alright giving me a second opinion and some guidance with the lore in scaling a few things for my RPC's age. I understand in Eorzea the average lifespan is probably lower, and so people rise up a bit faster in life, but I don't really understand just how fast that might be and it would impact my character in some ways.

I'd rather not discuss specifics openly since I know a few of my fellow FC-mates have mentioned being on here, but I'd appreciate it if someone would be willing to answer a couple questions over private message \o/ Otherwise, I'd be interested to hear how you choose to scale the shorter average lifespans to impacting your character's accomplishments.

Thanks!

**Unnamed Mercenary** · December 8, 2017

Hiya there!

While the average life expectancy is indeed lower, that's mostly due to war, predators, sickness, etc. That number sits around the 40-50 mark for the average person. Based on how the game treats the player, we're likely assumed to be "legal" but not likely "old" most of the time. Like an 18-25 range.

If you're looking to get some quick bearings, I'd recommend browsing through some of these. I can't guarentee a lengthy reply in PMs, but I can certainly try.

Eorzean Lore Starter Kit

-Racial Lore Compilation

-Class/Job Lore Compilation

-Hydaelyn Geography Lore

-Settlements in Eorzea Pre-Calamity

-Eorzean City-states' Political Structures Lore

-Eorzean Units of Time and Measurement Lore

What Year Is It? Time Passage in FFXIV

staff note: I've relocated your thread over to Character Workshop since these appear to be character-related questions as opposed to general lore.