Rihxo Matoi

[edit] General Appearance Behavior Preferences Abilities/Skills Background Rumors Relationships Notable Events OOC Gallery  Rihxo Matoi Gender Female Race Miqo'te Clan Seekers of the Sun Citizenship Limsa Lominsa Age 21 Deity Menphina Orientation Heterosexual Marital Status Taken (with Gil vel'Jendahr) Occupation Mercenary & part-time singer Nameday 24th Sun of the 1st Astral Moon X'rihxo Matoi, better known as simply Rihxo or Miss Matoi to some, was born on the 24th Sun of the 1st Astral Moon. Rihxo grew up with a quiet enough life in Limsa Lominsa, training under her parents in the manner of the bow. The oldest of her four siblings, Rihxo always had an optimistic look on life, and left home fairly early on, followed by her youngest sister X'rhoxi. Now, Rihxo aims to brighten the spirits of all she meets in Eorzea, be it through song or through her natural charisma. Rihxo may be from Limsa Lominsa, but since she has found there are often more people in Ul'dah, she spends most of her time there. You can often find her in the Quicksand, and occasionally wandering about the markets. If she isn't there, then she is most likely at home back in Limsa Lominsa or out on the job. Rihxo has never really bothered to keep up with politics and doesn't plan to change that. As long as the people don't suffer for the government's doings, she is fine with it. Currently a part of the mercenary company known as Solace. Height: 5 fulms 4 ilms Weight: 100 ponz Complexion:  Medium Tan Hair:  Gunmetal Blue Eyes:  Emerald Green Rihxo is a Miqo'te who is "often described as 'adorable', y'know?". She has one visible eye, which is her right eye; it is emerald green. As for her left eye, it is always covered by a charcoal grey eyepatch, save for when she is showing someone the eye, which is "cut up sonething fierce". She has two white markings under her eyes alongside the brown stripes near her temples and on her forehead. Her hair reaches her lower back, and is incredibly thick and wavy. It's a bit of a wonder she can even tame the gray-blue locks each morning, but she manages to anyway. Rihxo's body was naturally rather curvy, boasting a larger bust than most and thick, muscular legs adapted to many days of travel. Her voice is usually rather upbeat and happy toned, though a deeper pitch than what one might expect from her demeanor. When angered, it tends to get higher pitched, which doesn't help her in the slightest. Given the title of "Candy Cat", Rihxo always smells of various kinds of sweets, most notably chocolate. According to Trin Morwen, Rihxo tastes like chocolate and cherries. Rihxo is very easy to get along with, mostly due to her eternal optimism. As a child, she had plenty of social interaction piled atop naturally occurring charisma. Thus, getting along with Rihxo at first is a simple task, so long as you're not rude and can deal with her somewhat ditzy rambling. As Rihxo becomes closer to someone, she will begin to open up about the darker parts of her past, be it her eye or other things she doesn't ever enjoy speaking about. Her optimism is still there, but to a less intoxicating degree. (Or maybe you're just getting a tolerance?) On the job, Rihxo actually quiets down for once, and usually lets whoever is leading her (typically Nanagi) do the talking. Flaws ■ Her eternal optimism can be a little annoying. ■ Has a tendency to trust people too quickly. ■ She is very self-conscious about her eye. ■ Any direct mention of the Calamity makes her incredibly sad. She doesn't like to talk about why. ■ She's a bit of a ditz. Fears ■ Being alone/people leaving her. ■ Total darkness. ■ Fire, to an extent. ■ Going completely blind. Talents ■ A very skilled archer. ■ Very good with people. Highly charismatic. ■ Perceptive, despite her one eye. ■ A talented singer. ■ Able to make the best pearl chocolates. Hobbies ■ Singing ■ Archery ■ Cloudgazing ■ Cheering up others Likes ■ Strong alcohol ■ Miqo'te and Elezen men ■ Making people happy ■ Her little sisters ■ Napping in the sun Dislikes ■ Cold weather ■ Rude/mean people ■ Pessimism ■ Having one eye ■ Off-key singing ■ The Calamity Favorites ■ Favorite Color: Lavender ■ Favorite Food: Pearl Chocolate ■ Favorite Drink: Lominsan Whiskey ■ Favorite Scent: Bakeries ■ Favorite Place: The bridge near the markets in Limsa Lominsa Weapons Rihxo's signature weapon is her bow, which she's grown very adept with over the years. Recently, she has begun formal training in the Archer's Guild, and has been further honing her already adept skills. Recently, she got a new bow from the Maelstrom, delivered to her by Valen Stalhart. She has been practicing with it when she has a chance, finding it to be rather similar to her old one in the ways of weight, grip, and tension. Magic Rihxo has a bare minimum understanding of magic, since she never really learned about any of it. As such, any questions about magic would best be directed to her sisters - specifically Rhoxi. Crafting Rihxo is unsure as to what crafts she wants to take up (other than improving her culinary skills), but she does have an interest in weaving and carpentry so that she can make clothing and create new bows. This whole section is a WIP, but I do have some things outlined for your viewing pleasure. Birth and childhood (0-10) Rihxo was the first born out of all of her siblings in Limsa Lominsa. She never got a taste of the tribal life, as her parents had decided to settle in the coastal city for reasons never really disclosed to Rihxo. It was a relatively peaceful time, with her brother R'theqe and the twins Ratoh and Rahwa born one year and three years after her, respectively. At age two Rihxo nearly fell off one of the walkways on the Upper Decks. At age five she would begin her homeschooling with her mother, and her youngest sister Rhoxi was born. Teen Years Rihxo's brother left for Ul'dah when she was thirteen to receive formal training as a pugilist. Rihxo began training under her father at age fourteen, and learned the ways of archery, which is her best skill as of late. Rhoxi also followed her around like a lost chocobo chick, which was something that would remain unchanged until Rhoxi turned about sixteen. Adulthood Rihxo had set out for Gridania to receive formal training with the archers there, her sister Rhoxi her shadow as always. However, on the way there, the Calamity hit, and thus the two had to return to Limsa Lominsa to ensure that their family had made it through alright. All of the siblings had made it out, but there was no sign of their parents. Rihxo likes to think that her parents are alive, just far away somewhere. But she knows this likely isn't true. After staying with her siblings for a while, she decided to take up mercenary work as a way to keep money coming in. She always took up as many jobs as she could complete, and tried to ensure they were all done as soon as she could. The strenuous pace, surprisingly, exhilarated her, and she's kept it up to this day. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated. Common Rumors (Easily overheard) ■ "I never see 'er not smilin'! It gets a lil' unsettling sometimes..." ~Limsa Lominsa Resident ■ "'er happiness is intoxicatin'... an' no, she ain't why I'm DRUNK!" ~Inebriated Quicksand Customer ■ "Sometimes I see 'er with a lil' girl - looks like her lil' sister. Why, the lil' ones practically a shadow of th' big one!" ~Limsa Lominsa Guard ■ "Rihxo? Hating her is like trying to run up the wall - it's real hard, but possible." ~X'ratoh Matoi ■ "I walked by her once, and she smelled so good. Like chocolate... Almost wanted to get a taste, heh heh." ~Strange passerby in Ul'dah Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear) ■ "Rihxo? The one eyed girl? She drinks a lotta whiskey for someone so thin! I get kinda worried sometimes, but she tips very nicely, so I'm not complaining." ~Quicksand Waitress ■ "Her eye? I heard someone attacked her once. In her own words, it's cut up something fierce." ~Quicksand Regular ■ "If you ask me? I think the happiness is a facade. I could be wrong, but there's no way somebody could be THAT happy all the time!" ~Ul'dah Merchant Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard) ■ "Rihxo? My older sister? She doesn't let me get out much. She's scared of something, but she won't tell me what." ~X'rhoxi Matoi ■ "I saw her walking home once - at least, I think it was her. Her clothes were all kinds of messed up, and I heard sobs. I wonder what could've happened..." ~Limsa Lominsa Merchant PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players) ■ "She's bubbly, almost too bubbly, but I find I enjoy her company." ~Gil vel'Jendahr ■ I much appreciate her homemade chocolate. She can make easy friends with 'em.  -an anonymous note penned in ink ■ "She's young and inexperienced, but quite capable of fending for herself. Not only that, but she has a natural charisma about her that practically gravitates people towards her... It makes me wonder why someone would feel that she even needs to be protected in the first place." -Valen Stalhart's report to the Maelstrom ■ "She seems to talk about her sisters a lot. I'm happy that she is able to take care of her family, gives her a reason to fight." ~Nanagi Nagi ■ "I've met her a couple times, she seems like a nice girl." - Trin Morwen ■ "Insert rumor here" ~Name ♥ Romantic Interest    ♥ Platonic Love     ♥ Family     ● Good Standing     ● Neutral     ● Poor Standing ☠ Deceased ♥Nanagi Nagi: I am your arrow, and your dagger in the night. Please, don't leave my side. I will never leave yours. ♥Gil vel'Jendahr: I won't let you lose me. Don't let me lose you. I love you. I need you. Let me protect you. ●Endel Blanche: You understand me in a different way than most. May Menphina guide you. And say something to that girl already, by the Twelve! ●M'shi Mahji: You and Endel are important to me. But I think you're more important to one another. Just my two gil. ●Caen Jabari: You saved me that day. I'll never forget that. I think I owe you a cake. Maybe two. ●Singing Raptor: You believe that I am the key to saving him. And you believe in me. Thank you for everything you've done so far. ♥R'theqe Matoi: I'm sorry I wasn't there more often. But I'm here now. I won't let us grow apart like before. ♥Rhoxi Matoi: It may not seem like it, but I like having you around. I miss those days when you'd follow me. Please, stay strong. ●Priam Silvius: Your name... I want to know it. I hope we meet again sometime. ●●Valen Stalhart: I will become the warrior that you said I should be. I'll make my parents proud. Stay alive, and make it worth my time. Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals. (Status: Complete) (Who was Involved: Nanagi Nagi) (10/27) Rihxo was confronted by Nanagi, asking for assistance in killing an assassin in return for a large sum of money. She agreed, and after they killed the assassin in Southern Thanalan, they would return to Ul'dah for their pay. They were informed they would not be receiving credit for the kill, which Rihxo was a bit saddened about, but overall didn't mind too much. (Status: Complete) (Who was Involved: Nanagi Nagi, Valen Stalhart, Gil vel'Jendahr, Endel Blanche) (10/28) Rihxo has been taking on many jobs lately, most becoming more dangerous as time goes on. As such, her name has been going around a bit more often. She has gotten the attention of the Maelstrom, who had someone send her armor and a weapon, delivered by Valen. Rihxo, who at the time had no idea of his name, told her friends (and soon-to-be boyfriend, Gil) about the strange glowy man. (11/4) Later, she ran into him again. Valen informed her that he was now assigned to be her guardian, and that someone had paid the Maelstrom a 'substantial amount' of gil to protect her. Moments after pulling his lance on her, Nanagi and Gil arrived, and after some small talk, Valen soon left. The next day, she would inform Endel about the issue with the lance. Endel became skeptical about it all, advising her to be cautious around the man. (Status: Complete) (Who was Involved: Valen Stalhart) (11/6) Valen sent Rihxo a letter requesting she come to his home in the Mist, which she agreed to. He had discovered some things that she 'might find interesting' - and interesting these things were. Valen had uncovered information about her parents that they hadn't told her - her mother was a soldier, though she also did humanitarian work when she could; her father was one of the best archers in all of La Noscea, but kept his work and private life separate. They had also made enemies of the Garlean Empire - who now may be seeking out Rihxo for being a Matoi. Rihxo now must always watch her back - who knows if there could be a Magitek Knight there to get her? (Status: Complete) (Who was Involved: Nanagi Nagi, Gil vel'Jendahr) (11/10) Recently, Nanagi went hunting for a pack of Amalj'aa on her own. Calling Rihxo for help via linkpearl, she quickly came to her aid, but not before Nanagi had to cast a huge spell, draining her of a substantial amount of aetheric energy. Rihxo insisted they retreat, despite the Amalj'aa now having hold of Nanagi's staff. While Nanagi recovered, the two devised a plan - to go into the camp and surrender themselves to Ifrit in order to get Nanagi's staff back, for without it, she cannot cast her spells. Currently, the two are locked inside the camp, biding their time until the ritual is begun. (11/11) The ritual was completed, and Ifrit itself was summoned - thankfully, Gil had come just in time to help Nanagi and Rihxo defeat the beast. However, he was not too happy about the fact Nanagi had risked Rihxo's life in such a manner, as well as her own. Nanagi insisted she would've ensured Rihxo stayed alive, even if it meant her death - a statement Rihxo didn't appreciate, but kept quiet about this fact. (Status: Currently in Effect) (Who was Involved: Valen Stalhart, Gil vel'Jendahr, Nanagi Nagi, Caen Jabari, Singing Raptor (11/16) Valen contacted Rihxo by linkpearl, stating he was in an alley behind "that tavern you're usually at" and that he wasn't doing so well. Ever helpful, Rihxo quickly went to him. Noticing his armor was unscratched, but he still looked like hell, she asked what happened to him. Valen stated that he was in Northern Thanalan watching a Garlean encampment before he blacked out and somehow ended back up in Ul'dah. Shortly after his explanation, Valen seemed to get some kind of headache, and began to say things about "the voices" that he "doesn't take orders from anymore". When Rihxo asked what voices he meant, he said they were the ones telling him to kill her. Seconds after, Gil, Caen, and a Roegadyn arrived, and just before Valen lost control, he told Rihxo to run. Rihxo didn't need to be told twice, and bolted. (11/17) The next day, Rihxo found Nanagi, much to her joy. Retelling the story of the previous night (through tears and all), Nanagi came up with the theory that Valen is a soldier for the Garlean Empire, and that all along, Rihxo was being strung along in a trap. Nanagi thinks that the Garleans sent Valen after Rihxo, and after gaining her trust (by claiming to be sent by the Maelstrom to guard her), Valen would "swoop in when you were most vulnerable and kill you". Rihxo doesn't like to admit it, but something sticks at the back of her mind that something seems just a bit wrong about that theory... What I am looking for/interested in: Friends (Because friends are nice to have) A good RP plot (Plots are good, any setting is fine) More RP partners (More RP = Good!) People to RP Rihxo's siblings (Currently, Ratoh or Rahwa are open to play) What I will NOT RP: ERP (I'm fine if she gets involved with someone, but I want a 'fade to black'.) Killing my character (I won't allow for my character to be killed unless I say otherwise.) Complete breakage of lore. (I'm fine with lore bending, as I do that sometimes.) Links: Rihxo's Journal Rihxo's Tumblr Template for this wiki page Tropes: Genius Ditz, The Face/The Heart, Easily Impressed, Tastes Like Friendship, Rugged Scar, Beautiful All Along (to an extent), Battle Couple. Annotations This template created by Rihxo Matoi with the help of Nanagi Nagi and has pieces from the templates of Unnamed Mercenary, Roen Deneith, Cyrus Wolfe, and Coatleque Crofte. Danke sehr, alle! (Thank you, everyone!) Rihxo by Yourou Rihxo's "work clothes" Left to Right: M'shi, Endel, Gil, Rihxo, Xaiz Rihxo and Gil. Fighting Ifrit. Even when sitting, he can still look her in the eye... Rihxo and Gil's 'spot' in Limsa. The war against me shoddily controlling with my PS4 and clipping rages on.