Known to be ruthless, cold, and fierce, though shows signs of some emotional intelligence towards the objects of her desires, Xau is an enigma amongst her peers.
As a hedonist, the Keeper will find any reason to 'misbehave', exploring untrodden avenues in order to continue such behaviour. The finery of both clothes and underwear alike can oft be found amongst her boxes of shopping, not even a hint of scrimping on her part. Painted features, dyed strands and luxurious scents indicate that she is a frequenter of both aestheticians and bathhouses alike. Yet, the indulgence of material goods is only the tip of the iceberg.
Appearance
Standing at 4 fulms and 11 ilms, 'petite' is a word that commonly describes this miqo'te, seemingly having suffered from a form of stunted physical maturity. This stunt of growth is often reflected in her weight, despite a rather ample bosom and matched posterior. Her height restricted from years of malnutrition, though the introduction to a life of fine dining has been kind to refine the Keeper's overall physique.
Physically training herself to be more robust, Xau boasts muscles wrapped around her midsection and thighs, giving off a hardier appearance underneath layers of robing. The Keeper's ears and tail are often groomed to utmost perfection, contrasting to the often expressive ways in which they are portrayed.
The miqo'te's complexion can only be described as 'ashen' in colour, a cool grey, only of that colour due to abusing her body in a number of ways. Silken and warm to the touch, the skin is unblemished, aside from a small number of cosmetics and scars that are well-hidden. Many trips to the aesthetician have honed this Keeper's look to be nothing short of 'perfection'.
Blessed with high-cheekbones retain their prominence through careful nutrition and skin conditioning. Large, almond-shaped eyes are set within the frame of long, black lashes. Naturally, her eyes are a cerulean blue, though, through conditions not implemented by the Keeper herself, they have taken on a piercing shade of ruby. Slender, well-manicured brows are often quite expressive, though seem to not have a single hair out of place. Her lips are full, and naturally tinted black, though are painted with a matte dark hue on an average day; only on special occasions will she bother to gloss them to shimmer.
Sharpened tips of gleaming white teeth can often be seen standing out in stark relief against her red gums, and ashen skin, giving her smile a savage -- almost feral -- appearance, regardless of demeanour.
Similar to her skin, the Keeper's hair is well-maintained. The colour of her natural hair is in a distant past, sporting a shade of perfected white in the light, though it's more akin to an icy white. Many visits to specialists have rendered the strands perfectly straight and silken.
Due to being well-travelled, Xau's voice retains very little in terms of accent, though inflexions can be heard with a number of choice words. Her voice is silken while being quiet, can easily draw the attention of many with seductive undertones. Though she does engage in lewd conversation (whether it be entailing battle or sexual activity) her voice retains luxurious tones, befitting for someone that carries themselves as a 'Queen'. The title also extending to the mere actions she should take throughout the day, actions such as walking or sitting are done in an astute manner, carefully deduced according to her size and weight, each movement precise and never faltering.
If anything, Xau could be summed up in select words: sadistic; lascivious; precarious and captivating. Her voice is laced with a seductive undertone, with at times, an innuendo soon following. Despite her violent tastes, she can come across as rather compassionate - caring of those close to her, provided they are on the winning or most enticing side. However, after a copious amount of alcohol, the Keeper can be heard adopting her La Noscean accent.
Struck with a constant barrage of voices that plague her mind, it's a wonder that this Keeper ensures to overtly stay consistently polite. Her voice comes across soft-spoken, yet firm and confident. The air of composure and etiquette she exudes can be observed ingrained in many aspects of her lifestyle, yet doesn't render her incapable of displaying emotion. However, much of this behaviour could be considered manipulative in many ways.
Strange nuances within her behaviour can often be picked up, such as the thrill of battle. Often, Xau seems physically aroused by the talk of placing a worthy individual in the throes of danger. Delicate handling of a myriad of situations allows the Keeper to manipulate others in simplistic ways. Many of her subjects or relationships solely based on her further advancement or drawing others down to her own level. It hasn't been unknown for her to share secrets of her work in exchange for favours, or artefacts.
LIKES
■ Alcohol.
■ Intelligent conversation.
■ Fine dining.
■ The Mhachi.
■ Hedonists.
■ Getting her own way.
DISLIKES
■ Voidsent.
■ Garleans.
■ Stupidity.
■ Children.
■ The Twelve.
HOBBIES
■ Drinking wine.
■ Shopping.
■ Gambling.
■ Research.
STRENGTHS
■ Charismatic.
■ Martial Combat.
■ Bold.
■ Rational & Practical.
■ Direct.
WEAKNESSES
■ Risk-prone.
■ Insensitive.
■ Impatient.
MOTIVATIONS
■ Accumulation of wealth.
■ Self-improvement.
■ Kaelaesoix.
Technique/Weapons
Xau's martial combat style is based off Feng Mo Gun (Crazy Devil Staff), a style of Shaolin Wushu. As observed, the movements seem crazy and strange, in practice the staff could point at one direction, but attacks derive from another direction - moving quickly in various directions so as to make the opponents confused. It involves a number of footwork techniques that can be seen in Drunken Arhat Boxing.
She thrives on sowing fear and confusion with her enemies, and will rarely force a fight that's able to withstand her; preferring to attack the weak and frightened. She very rarely gives quarter to her enemies, and will rarely show any signs of mercy. Anyone that pleads for mercy is usually answered with mutilation and potentially painful death. There are no concepts of martial honour within her mind.
Recently, she has taken to carrying a number of daggers upon her person. Quick, and easily concealed, given the nature of her most recent business ventures, it seems they are more appropriate. Due to her lack of complete comprehensions with the weapon, however, she is still using a very limited aether pool to spring traps using sigils, akin to mudra.
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■ Daggers
■ Staves
■ Hand-to-hand
OOC information for YOU
Below is useful tidbits should you ever be interested in trying to attack/spar with Xau. Please note that I am very open to gore and violence and am not beyond having my character sport an injury for days to weeks on end. However! Dismemberment, permanent damage, and even death needs to be spoken about prior in vivid detail/discussion before anything will ever occur IC.
■ Teir 1 Combat: An old Tier combat system from Cheetah/Yahoo Chat days. This system is something I grew up using and enjoy thoroughly. This system uses detailed paragraphs (I don't expect 4+ paragraphs) to explain actions that are being placed in combat. It uses a roll system which the person playing the attack will roll and the defender will need to roll higher to defend. Critical hits are welcomed in this system and often are considered if the difference between rolls are over 700 (using ingame /random rolls)
■ Designated Personal Systems: Everyone has their own system for group combat RP which they themselves made or they made for their Free Company. I am open to discovering, learning, and uses all kinds!
■ Freeform/Honor System: I will only acknowledge the honor system with people I trust or know won't be literal jerks in RP. I will often request the basic roll system (See t1) for fights with people I do not truly know but am willing to Freeform/Honor system it if you can prove you are not going to just Naruto/Bleach up the fight as well as avoid EVERYTHING thrown at you, even within less then an inch of the attack.
RUMOURS
N P C
Some of these rumours are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated.
◢ Common Rumours - Easily overheard. Use these
freely!
■ "Her presence has been all but gone recently. I recall the times she used the tread with those beastly Hellsguard - a force to be reckoned with." - Hingashi Native.
■ "The Keeper? Don't see her around these parts often, but the last time she was dragging along some noble-looking man in chains. Shady." - Shroud Wandering Trader.
■ "Oft, she wanders to Ayzema's Shrine - yet she is a Keeper, is she not? She'll be gone for bells, truly, I'm curious what she does there." - Camp Drybone Guard.
◢ Uncommon Rumours -A little more difficult to hear.
Use sparingly or ask first!
■"I actually went to visit her business, recently. Only to be told she no longer works within the Traderia. I can't fathom why." - Kugane Local.
■"Hmph. She makes me feel uneasy. Gives me a stomach ache whenever she's around." - Mists Resident.
■"Gods be damned Keeper heathen. She's a savage, just like the rest of her kind!" - Wood Wailer.
◢ Rare Rumours -Very rarely overheard. Please ask
before using!
■"Could have sworn for the many moons she stayed here it was under a completely different name..." - Quicksand Barmaid.
■"Xau..?! Oh yes, she's just a delight. Pays enough for me to keep my mouth shut. Her skin? Because of me. Her hair, yet again, because of me. What can you expect, I'm the best damned underground alchemist you've ever spoke to!" - Ul'dahnian Alchemist, Gold Court.
■"A poison, compared to the other Saialdhe. There's...rumours, of their different bloodlines. She's a wrong one, utterly wrong, those elementals should be devouring her." - Gridanian Conjurer.
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Feel free to add your own rumours to this section.
◢ Player Character Rumours -
■ "Xau? Oh, yes. I knew her quite well. In a rather intimate fashion, I'll have you know. We were lovers, you see. She has a thirst for blood... and a penchant for other things that are equally twisted or... perhaps immensely attractive. Depending on who you ask." — Y'zhuma Tia.
Zh'aqoha Raas,'Colleague'. (♥✖ ) - The Insufferable.
Character's Thoughts:"If I was to say anything about the Seeker, it's that I cannot stand him. The way he talks with such arrogance, the way he...looks at me, those harsh eyes piercing through my very soul. He's the night sky, a blanket of darkness, littered with the most beautiful of stars."
The first time the Keeper set eyes upon Zh'aqoha, she was enraptured. From the way his pale gold eyes looked at her with contempt, to the venom that spat from his tongue. The two's back and forth seem to be a driving force in the odd 'relationship' they have found themselves divulging. Chance meetings, and their words together causes the Keeper to truly believe that perhaps maybe the Divines are playing with their hearts.
Character's Thoughts:"If you ask of him, I assume you know what he is, exactly. He is the only one that understands, the only one that I can truly devote myself to."
Xau and Kaelaesoix met during a Mhachi summoning ritual when the Keeper was of a young age, quite obviously summoning the voidsent. Since the initial binding contract, the two have been figuratively nigh inseperable. Constant contracts and agreements between the two have led them to trust no-one aside from each other. Kaelaesoix has further ensured his hold on the woman by embedding one of his 'kin', into her aether, serving as a vessel of impurity, alongside the Garygoyle.
Character's Thoughts:"Vahsrin’a and myself are very much two of the same, and that I appreciate. He wishes for me to have a more integral role within our clan, and that, I can appreciate. "
Reunited recently, Xau and Vahsrin’a have been discussing how to further the Saialdhe clan, restoring them to former glory. The two seem to see eye to eye thus far, with propositions in the works to further solidify their relationship.
Character's Thoughts:"My, he’s positively charming. I’ve got quite a lot of time for him, truth be told."
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OOC NOTES
OOC INFORMATION
Player Note
I have a very clear distinction when it comes to OOC/IC. They must remain separate at all times if we are to RP together, especially on an extended basis and I reserve the right to end interactions should this be impeded upon. I've been burnt heavily by people mistaking IC care and OOC friendship and attention with romantic regard and honestly I don't wish to go through another such debacle once more. If my character dislikes yours that does not mean I hold the same sentiment. If my character loves yours that does not translate to me feeling the same for you, though I might feel a platonic equivalent. I am not my characters and they are not me. Respect this and we shall get along famously.
Personal RP Limits
I don't have very many hardcore limits honestly as I feel consequences must be adhered to when RPing any character regardless of whom they might be. However there are a few exceptions to this and they are as follows.
■ I will play Almost anything that isn't described below.
■ I won't play Permanent death or maiming without discussion nor reason. Clearly lore-bending characters or interaction with canonical NPC's within the game - I enjoy a little bending for story's sake, however if you're roleplaying as the Warrior of Light, I'm really not interested.
Disclaimer
Little Tidbits.
■ If you're ever uncomfortable, tell me! I don't bite! I can get pretty into RPing out consequences however and while I do my best to make sure permission is had and everyone is comfortable I'm not perfect. If you have a problem speak up.
CHARACTER TIDBITS
Potential Plot Hooks
While the below is by no means comprehensive, it's a kind of spring board for walk-up RP.
