Yomei Hagane

鋼の余命
Gender	Male
Race	Au Ra
Clan	Raen
Citizenship	Ishgard
Age	25
Height	7'9"
Weight	248 ponze
Profession	Mercenary
Patron Deity	Oschon

Yomei Hagane has been residing in Eorzea for some long while, far ahead of the recent surge of refugees from Doma. Until recently, he has kept his heritage a secret, working in the shadows to find work, sustenance, and a way of life for any of his kin that sought refuge on Aldenard. He is stalwart, loyal, precise, but not without a sense of humor and revelry. His given name means 'One's Remaining Years' (余命), while his family name, Hagane--which he will almost never mention--means 'Steel' (鋼).

Appearance

The Au Ra man carries himself with a casual, aloof gait, somewhat in contrast with the arsenal he's usually packing. Whether it be a greatsword, longsword, or combat knives, he seems neatly at home with the edged weapons hanging off his person. He has observant, cautious eyes, and a placid expression that usually only gives rise to emotion once prompted. When he is prompted, Yomei has a joyous laugh and expressive voice, both of which are quick tells to his actual young age.

History

Though he doesn't make a mystery of himself, Yomei is not keen on speaking of his past. Since more and more Au Ra are living visibly across Aldenard, he has entirely shed the glamour and disguises that have allowed him to live on the continent for years preceding the influx of Doman refugees.

He has ten years of experience training with edged weapons, which is evident to anyone watching him fight. He attacks with speed and precision, favouring offense to defense on all occasions except when the latter is absolutely necessary. Though far from prolific in his use of magick, he possesses certain aetheric talents indicative of his Othardian heritage.

Personality

Firm and unyielding. He’s arrogant and headstrong, but his loyalties might as well be carved into stone. He has the military and combat expertise to back up his claims and pursuits, and more than a decade of fighting and bloodshed has taught him how to put aside fear.

He is compassionate, but it’s very specifically placed. Kin before country, and those two things above all else. He hates the Garlean Empire with every fiber of his being, and has no fear or caution in killing the Empire’s soldiers and combatants. Very few things can cause his hatred to flare as quickly as this subjugating nation.

Preferring the company of others, he plays the part of tavernkeeper whenever a job isn’t requiring his combat expertise. Strangers may know him to be efficient and quiet, but his true friends and acquaintances know a loud, joyful man who has a zest for life.

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