Kel'ari Dotharl

[edit] General Appearance Behavior Abilities/Skills Background Rumors Relationships Notable Events RP Hooks OOC Gallery  Kel'ari Dotharl Titles, a quote - whatever you wanna put. Gender Male Race Au Ra Clan Xaela Citizenship N/A Age 29 Marital Status Single Occupation Self-sufficient Nameday 32nd Sun of the 6th Umbral Moon (3/27/2016: still working on this, will update a little each day) Your Character's Name, better known as Nicknames If Applicable, was born on the XXth Sun of the Xst Astral Moon. A basic little bit about your character. Generic information. Where is your character often found? Out in Eorzea, or in the Quicksand? Say so here. Does your character keep up with politics, or do they not really care? Say so here. If you're in a Free Company, state it here. Your Character's Inventory Last updated: XXX XXth, 20XX - Something in their bag or on their person. Height: 7 fulms 2 ilms Weight: 310 ponz Kel'ari is a tall Au Ra, but not overwhelmingly so, standing at a comfortable, if not above average height of 7'2. He is muscled in a distinct and particular manner that hints to a hidden vanity and a diligent self-care which belies his fiendish strength. The Auri has the build of a lithe, yet muscular acrobat, aimed for durability and flexibility with a powerful back, broad shoulders, a compact waist, and long, well trained legs. The Dotharl's skin is a rich, dark brown, with a myriad of faded battle scars crisscrossing his torso and arms, a new one being added every so often, though none seem to be of particular note or mention. Glimmering, black scales with a faint iridescence interrupt the smoothness of his flesh to cover his forearms, biceps, legs, back, and throat like their own thin plates of armor, while his long, spiny tail often seems to have a mind of its own in the way it dances and weaves while he is idle. The Auri's face is a smooth oval with a pointed chin, the scales of his throat running along his jawline and across the bridge of his nose. He has noticeably high and prominent cheekbones and a wide nose, the right nostril of which is pierced by small black stud. The lips of his face are softly feminine but masculinely shaped, dark, full, and plush looking. At times his lips seem almost inviting if not for the array of sharp teeth hinted behind them when he speaks or when twisted into an unconsciously devious grin. One of the more prominent features that Kel'ari possesses are his eyes. His are an almond shape, sit beneath long, fanned lashes, sharp, thick, brows, and are an intense, intimidating fiery-red orange, the limbal ring being a crimson red. His faintly glowing, eternally burning gaze is one that is captivating in an unsettling way, something about his unwavering, pinprick pupil stare that leads one to feel as though they are prey being sized up by a predator waiting in ambush. Thick, black, tribal tattoos underline these, and head upwards between them in a soft wave design, helping to give a fairly dark look about him. Kel'ari's hair is long, reaching between his shoulder blades, is the texture of goose down, and of a sky blue color, though in certain light can give the appearance of leaning more towards the silver spectrum. Pastel pink highlights are blended at the tips of the strands, the overall effect sometimes invoking reminisce of cotton candy. He wears it away from his face with flat, roughly cut, feather-like layers moving towards his nape, and the longer length towards the back being braided into a tight ponytail. His hands are large, his fingers long, and both lack the smoothness of the rest of him. Instead, they are rough and calloused, his knuckles noticeably scarred and conditioned to being smashed into things such as walls and people's faces. All of his digits end in sharp, well maintained, inch long claws which by no means are strangers from finding themselves embedded deep into the flesh of others. Kel'ari is a dynamic, dangerous, and unpredictable individual who has a propensity for being calculating, destructive, manipulative, and violent. His aura is quite hostile, his actions quite excessive, and the tone of his voice is often easily misconstrued as being overly aggressive and forceful; even when he does not intend it to be. While not being blind to these traits, or the negative effects of his actions, he seems to find difficultly in caring. In many ways, Kel'ari could be described as a moral nihilist, and as such unaffectedly brushes off labels of him being denounced as “evil,” apparently having no real concept of what that is, or what the opposite could be. This mindset is a defining characteristic of who he is, and what drives the subconscious motivations of his actions. While he could be described as intelligent, his knowledge is based almost entirely on anatomy, physics, and a variety of other subjects that are related to causing pain, death, and ample self-sufficiency. Though a good portion of this information is due to his upbringing as a Dotharl, the vast majority is the direct result of his unquenchable curiosity and slow, painful(for them) experimentation. He has spent thousands of hours methodically dissecting various beings, sapient and otherwise, he has come across in his travels; partially in an effort to gain a better understanding of what makes them tick(and how to most efficiently make that ticking stop), but also in the interest of his own amusement. Kel'ari finds the actual act of killing(and generally causing pain to) others to be a very intimate, sensual, and dreamy experience. He prefers to get up close and personal with those he murders, and finds that watching as the last light of life fades from their eyes, and feeling their final sigh upon his lips just... does it for him. In interacting with others in a non-violent capacity, Kel'ari can be disarmingly charming when he needs to be. Through trial and error, he has learned that he cannot always get what he wants by force and intimidation alone, and that sometimes a honeyed tongue and feathered touch will net him better results. He has found this to be especially true when dealing with those who possess preconceived notions of the Dotharl, and Auri in general. Because of this, he will always attempt to maintain a cool head when in large groups, or while in the presence of individuals he has not already decided to kill in the immediate future. While he is not an overly sociable person to begin with, Kel'ari does enjoy other people's company, albeit in moderation. It is difficult to get him talking about himself, but the Xaela is an active listener and seems to take genuine interest in what people say to him. His responses and advice are always objective and very carefully thought out, even if it is done so only to maintain a facade of gregariousness. To this end also, he actively attempts to shift his demeanor to one that is quite jovial, friendly, and uncharacteristic of the image normally associated with the Dotharl, though this too is only another aspect of the charade. Although he has put in a fair deal of practice towards this, he finds it incredibly difficult to truly hide his predatory mannerisms and subdue his aggressive tone of voice; something that can easily raise red flags for those of a more astute nature. Still, for those unassuming and unaware of his intentions, it can be fairly easy for just about anyone to enjoy his company under the right conditions. Kel'ari is engaging when dealing with people he deems "of interest", often asking a myriad of questions regarding the lives and experiences of those he encounters. He likes to think of himself of a chameleon of sorts, and while he is by no means an expert at this, it is not particularly common for him to fail miserably either. Flaws ■ Is very male Raen aggressive and has the most difficulty hiding this fact compared to everything else about him. In group settings, he will attempt to reign in the physical component of this, but still the trait is very obvious to others and could easily be used to goad him into violence ■ ■ Fears ■ Some things your character is afraid of. Everybody's afraid of something, even the most fearless-seeming people! ■ ■ Talents ■ Has a superb audio memory and will likely remember something important you have said, or how you have said it forever. ■ ■ Quirks ■ Has Chromesthia and often experiences sounds as colors, though usually this is confined to individual voices each having a unique color. This effect is amplified while intoxicated, sometimes to the point of almost overwhelming hallucinations if around a large number of people. ■ With his straight back, long strides, and head held high, his posture often gives the impression of him being a dancer. ■ His tail is remarkably dexterous, and he often uses it as a tool or supplemental “third hand” when interacting with the world around him. ■ Prefers to travel most everywhere by foot as opposed to by mount. ■ Kel'ari will occasionally devour the heart of a victim who he feels sparked a particularly visceral emotion within him during their fight, and/or their final moments. Preferences Hobbies ■ Crafting a variety of interchangeable tools and blades that can be attached to the spiny end of his tail and used for a variety of offensive or utilitarian purposes. ■ Stalking potential victims, or even just interesting people for days, studying their day-to-day routines and interactions. ■ Likes ■ ■ ■ Dislikes ■ Cooked meat ■ ■ Favorites ■ Favorite Color: Something. Change the #XXXXXX for a different color. ■ Favorite Food: ■ Favorite Drink: ■ Favorite Scent: ■ Favorite Place: An optional blurb about how your character looks and behaves during combat. Weapons What weapons your character typically carries and how proficient they are with them. Magic What you character knows about magic, or is good at. Crafting What your character is good at, or interested in. Birth and childhood (0-10) Your character's life as a child. Teen Years Your character's life as a teenager. Adulthood About your character's adulthood, pre- or post-Calamity. 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