Locke Rinannis

Locke Rinannis
Gender	Male
Race	Hyur
Clan	Midlander
Citizenship	Gridania
Age	25
Current Residence	Ul'dah
Nameday	9th Sun of the 5th Umbral Moon
Guardian	Azeyma, the Warden
Marital Status	Married to Lilithium Rinannis
Relatives	Graeme Rinannis (Father) Lillian Rinannis (Mother) Auric Rinannis (Brother)

NOTICE

! = Updated (2015 Apr. 12)

BASIC INFO

Appearance

► At first glance, Locke Rinannis (LOK Rih-NAN-iss) is just like everyone else. His height is fairly average for a Hyur, and he has no overly distinguishable features save for a fair complexion and blond hair that drifts over his teal eyes. He tends keep his arms covered, wearing gloves or long sleeves almost all the time.

Characteristics

► A small purple mammet (nicknamed "Olli") often trails not far behind him, though lately he's been happy to wander around Locke's shop in the Goblet.

Personality

! ► Pleasant: On a typical day, Locke is good company to have around. He'll make small talk as needed and seems to show genuine interest in other people.

► Peaceful: Locke can often be found sitting quietly or taking a walk around town, deep in thought or simply people-watching. He enjoys the company of others but doesn't force it.

► Encouraging: Locke is an optimist. He's very good at seeing the positive side of things and always has a kind word to share.

► Gullible: During his short time in Ul'dah, Locke has been mugged or pickpocketed at least four times due to sob stories involving orphans. He'll believe any tale as long as it sounds at least halfway plausible.

! ► Follower: Due to his quiet and peaceful personality, Locke has difficulty leading. He's a people-pleaser, so when tough decisions need to be made for the good of a group, he tends to flounder.

Usual RP Locations

Not limited to, but good starting places to find him. Send a /tell if you'd like to meet somewhere!

► Rinannis Repairs (The Goblet Subdivision, Ward 1, Plot 51 - X:12, Y:13) - Locke's personal home as well as where he runs his business.

► Free Wing's Office (Lavender Beds Subdivision, Ward 4, Plot 46 - X:9, Y:9) - The headquarters of a staffing company to which Locke is employed.

► Western Thanalan (Silver Bazaar - X:15, Y:30) - A common place of meditation.

► Central Shroud (The Mirror Planks - X:25, Y:28) - Where he picks up shipments from Ul'dah.

COMBAT

► Pacifist: In general, Locke dislikes violence and will avoid it when he can. However, he knows that it is sometimes necessary, and he will use his abilities to protect anyone in danger.

► Close-ranged: He has been known to carry a pair of daggers, but Locke is most often seen without a weapon at all. He prefers to disarm or grapple enemies over stabbing them in the gut.

► Low Aetheric Ability: Locke does not have any apparent potential for magic. There may be some latent within him, but any attempts to physically conjure have been met with minimal results. However, even though he's not very good at using aether himself, he is quite knowledgeable about the technical and historical details (mostly due to Romimo's ramblings). Likewise, he has grown accustomed to aetheric travel and feels little to no nausea from it.

BIOGRAPHY

Past

Locke is hesitant to speak of a few things concerning his past, but what is known is that he hails from Oakbarrow, a small town in the northeastern part of the Black Shroud, on the edge of Gridania's influence.

Oakbarrow had the unfortunate coincidence of being located near a newly formed—but weak—aetheric rift. On occasion, voidsent would force their way through the rift, terrorizing the town and sowing fear into its residents. Locke, and others, learned to fight back and gained practical fighting experience against the voidsent. They became quite good at it, actually.

After an undisclosed incident, Locke and Romimo Romi both left their home and began traveling south. Eventually they reached Ul'dah, where Locke found work at the local Coliseum, repairing and maintaining its mammets and doing odd jobs.

Present

Journal Entries can be found on Locke's Tumblr or Dove's Forums.

After his arrival to Ul'dah, Locke was recruited by the Free Wing Society. He did small jobs and fundraisers with them while slowly growing acquainted with its members. He grew especially acquainted with one in particular, Lilithium Altair, the leader of the company. After spending much time speaking, entrusting things with one another, and displaying affection, Locke confessed his love. And, much to his relief, she returned the sentiment.

Lilithium accompanied Locke back to his hometown of Oakbarrow. He only wished to see it from a distance to make sure it was all right, knowing that he would never be allowed within its boundaries. However, when he arrived, he discovered that the village had been completely overrun by voidsent from another rift, turning all its residents (including his brother, Auric) into undead or voidsent themselves.

With a heavy heart, Locke reunited with Romimo Romi at Poor Maid's Mill, nearly a year since leaving their home, to share the news. The visit wasn't long, and after mourning together, the two parted ways once again with promises of more regular visits.

All the while, his skills at the Coliseum had begun to flourish, and he decided to strike out on his own. He has made a business for himself that deals with repairs for clockwork machines (mammets and the like), as well as magitek and armor, located in the Goblet (see Usual RP Locations).

((WIP))

RUMORS AND RELATIONSHIPS

Rumors

Some of these rumors maybe be untrue or simply stretched.

◢ Common Rumors (Easy to overhear)

► "Hmm, nice guy! Very polite. Seemed pretty flustered though, like he was just trying to get out of here as soon as possible." - Momodi, proprietor of The Quicksand

► "Yeah, Locke! I've met him a few times. He couldn't remember my name even once. I told him it was fine, but he still felt terrible for it." - Wolken, assistant at the Coliseum

► "He helps around the coliseum. They treat him like a lackey over there, making him run around like a headless dodo... I don't think I've ever seen him unhappy about it, though. Guess he should feel lucky to get a job in Ul'dah so quickly!" - Jealous Juggernaut, merchant on Hustings Strip

► "I always see him sitting alone. I don't think he's made very many friends since he moved to the city. Not sure why." - Rianne, merchant on Emerald Avenue

◢ Moderate Rumors (Difficult to overhear)

► "Mm? I think I saw 'im at the Quicksand once. Had a drink like everyone else, but he put somethin' strange in it. Some kind o' white vial. I dunno, maybe 'tis a weird northern thing they do." - Silver Nettle, passerby on Ruby Road Exchange

► "I heard he got exiled from his hometown and traveled all the way here to Ul'dah. What do you think he did to deserve that? It's like I always said, you can never trust the nice ones." - Unknown gossiper on Pearl Lane

► "I saw him checking something with his mammet. He's got it programmed to keep track of... aether? Or whatsit? I'm not entirely sure what it's supposed to do." - Memenugu, resident of Fesca's Wash

◢ Rare Rumors (Nearly unheard)

► "I seen 'is hand once. The right one, the twitchy one 'e's always got covered. It's got some sorta... disease, maybe. Coulda been a tattoo... Yeah, jes' say it was a tattoo..." - Unknown street urchin outside Ul'dah, Gate of Nald

◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from other player's characters)

► "I love him deeply, and he has such a beautiful heart as well. You won't find a better man then him, I can assure you of that." - Lilithium Altair

► "A man of few words, a shame, really. Hidden behind the constant anxious demeanour is likely a wealth of knowledge that extends that of the common individual." - V'lanya Mei

► "Locke, great guy. He's got a really good head on his shoulders, and I've got a ton of respect for him. Not the most vocal person ever, but you can tell he cares a lot." - Ennara Calian

► "Seems like a genuinely friendly guy, interested in helping out! A real good sort! The kind you'd never suspect." - Chokho Viqqoh

► Add your own here!

Relationships

♥ Significant Other    ♥ Romantic Interest     ★ Trusted     ★ Familial   
● Good Standing    ● Neutral Standing    ● Poor Standing

(Names are alphabetical according to color.)

! ♥● Lilithium Rinannis : (Wife) When Locke first met Lili, she was the leader of the Free Wing Society. After hiring him, they slowly began to know each other better. From professional courtesy, to friendship, to something more. A bond had formed between them. Hesitantly, Locke expressed his feelings for her, and their relationship eventually expanded into the public eye. Troubles arose, causing them to worry over each other's safety time and again. Finally, uncertain of what the future may hold, the two eloped on the beach, accompanied by Lili's son, Ado. (They plan to have a ceremony at a later date.) Locke has faced many trials: kidnappings, memory loss, grievous injuries, a trip to the Void itself...and nothing has yet to deter his faithfulness to her.

★● Adokenai Rinannis : (Adopted son) Lilithium's adopted Lalafellian child, and now the son of Locke, Ado is a mischievous and curious boy who can always find an adventure. After the child was returned from a kidnapping situation, and with danger always seeming to be lurking about, Locke has plans to make sure the he is protected. Now if only he can get Ado to sit still long enough.

★● Auric Rinannis : (Brother) Despite having grown up in the same town and raised by the same parents, Locke and Auric's contrasting personalities caused quite a rift between them. Auric walked out of Locke's life long ago, and Locke never thought to see his brother again. That is, until he returned to his hometown nearly a cycle ago with Lilithium and saw the voidsent that Auric had become. Fearing that his brother would attack, Locke fled Oakbarrow. Auric did not follow.

★● Deisara Silverlark : (Step-daughter) The older of Lilithium's twin daughters, and the much more brazen of the two. Locke tries his best to not be on Dei's bad side (and to assure her that he has the best intentions), though by proxy of being newly married to her beloved mother, he is in a bit of a deficit with her favor. To no one's surprise, he is very intimidated by her.

★● Romimo Romi : (Sister-figure) Romimo is a smart and talented Lalafell with a penchant for magic. She and Locke grew up as close friends, and he sees her as a sort of younger sister. While the two have gone their separate ways since leaving their hometown, they do try to keep in touch every so often.

★● Sarameda Silverlark : (Step-daughter) The younger of Lilithium's twin daughters. Locke tries to be aware of her shy and doe-like hesitance by being extra careful and cordial, though he isn't sure if that's making it better or worse. He does enjoy her company, though he wishes she wouldn't be so apprehensive of him.

! ★ Cyrus Chambers : An enigmatic scholar whom Locke met on the roads of the Shroud, whom Locke has grown to greatly trust. Cyrus had information that proved vital, and because of it, Locke accepted help with his condition. It was...mostly successful, Locke's arm being healed, though not without losing memories of his wife, Lili. After a trip to the Void in an attempt to be rid of Locke's curse once and for all, Cyrus was wounded, and Locke can't help but feel that he is to blame.

! ★ Vahl'sae Bajihri : (aka "Valliant Shield") A Keeper Miqo'te (now Roegadyn) who Locke has hired as the supplier for his ores and magitek. They have forged a strong business relationship, and Locke considers him a good friend. Approached by Vahl with a book from the Ehcatl, the two have decided to explore the realm of airships and see what they can build together. Vahl accompanied Locke in his trip through a Voidgate, and he feels deeply indebted to the Roegadyn for his help.

● Avesy Etz : A young Midlander woman who stopped by Locke's workshop with a flyer in hand, looking for a job. Although she is unfamiliar with repair work, she shows a willingness and an enthusiasm to learn machinery. She has recently been hired as an apprentice.

● Coraliza Velia : A Miqo'te woman who Locke used to see fairly often around the company house. They get along quite well, each apologetic and polite. She disappeared for a few moons, which distanced their relationship. After disappearing again, Locke wishes her well, but he isn't expecting to see her again soon.

● Ennara Calian : As a fellow Free Wing, Locke sees this Highlander around the company house fairly often. The two seem to get along rather well, and Locke is quite curious to know more about her research concerning crystals.

● J'Nali Noe : A Seeker woman who approached Locke at his shop for a part to fix her mammet, Flint. As the conversation went on, it became apparent that she was quite a good clockwork mechanic herself. She was also looking for work, and so Locke was more than happy to offer her the position as an employee.

● Kagewoe Erasus : One of the previous leaders of the Free Wings. Locke holds him in high regard, and the two got along for as long as they remained in the same company. Locke's gullible side no doubt provided great fodder for Kage's sadistic ways.

● Kale Aideron : For a long time, Locke was only somewhat acquainted with Kale, the commander (at the time) of Ul'dah's Flame Yataghans. Locke had not seen or heard from him until he reappeared as a potential client in Locke's repair shop nearly a year later. With so much time passed, Locke can't place where he has seen Kale before, but the two seem to get along rather well, and Locke now does most of the repairs for the Goblet's local U'ldahn barracks.

● Kanto Jahari : A man who, on the same day as Avesy, came into Locke's shop with flyer in hand. Enthusiastic and cheerful, Locke quite likes this Miqo'te thus far, and hopes that he can provide plenty of work for him to do.

● Miata Luna : This energetic young Miqo'te musician often bumps into Locke around Ul'dah. The two have spent quite some time together, eventually disclosing information about their pasts. Locke has entrusted her with information regarding himself, and he greatly appreciates her eagerness to assist him. During a particular visit, she left him her lute, and told him she would be gone for quite a while.

● Sitting Ox : A formidable Roegadyn with a history immersed in matters of the void. Locke had only seen Sitting Ox around the society grounds on occasion before he disappeared for several moons. He had not seen him again until a sudden incident within the Shroud. After telling Ox the particulars of his condition, Ox offered to help. Locke is wary to take him up on the offer, but appreciates it all the same.

● V'lanya Mei : A spirited Miqo'te, and Free Wing co-worker, who Locke has observed getting into trouble on multiple occasions. He has seen first-hand just a piece of what she is capable of, and it fills him with unease. However, Lilithium seems to be good friends with her, which has helped to ease Locke's thoughts about the woman. Recently, Locke witnessed her behave selflessly, throwing herself into danger to protect others in the Society when she could have turned against them. He now believes that, regardless of her dark demeanor, there is quite a bit of good in her.

● Xha'in Polaali : An odd little Keeper who Locke doesn't quite know what to make of yet. His behavior is perplexing, but Locke has simply learned to go with the flow. And Lili seems to trust him, so that's a plus.

● Yuki Kurenai : Locke has had a few curious interactions with Yuki. Their relationship has been a bit...odd as of late, though Locke can't quite put his finger on the reason.

● Zephyr Quillsong : A blind Duskwight which Locke has met on several occasions around the Society house. He finds her love for nature and animals quite charming, though he worries how she gets along while knocking into things as much as she does.

● Caelia Isularie : He first met Caelia en route to the Burning Wall with a few of the other Flame Yataghans. Once they parted, he did not hear from her for many months until running into her at the Yataghan barracks. The two briefly exchanged kind words, but nothing more.

● Cassandra Lachance : A recent recruit of the Free Wings whom Locke has only met once so far. He is in awe of her ability to manipulate primal aether, but it also makes him wary. She has caused a bit of trouble with her blunt wit, but Locke tries to see the best in every situation regarding it.

● Dweia Delacroix : Locke has met and assisted Dweia on a couple occasions, but the interactions have been minimal. After showing great interest in Locke's mammet, Dweia offered to fund Locke's research into building more advanced mammets. However, Locke has not yet found the time to follow up on her request.

● Elsa Vause : A wandering, homeless conjurer who Locke took under his care for an evening, giving her a tour of Ul'dah and buying her a room at the inn. Locke has not see her since.

● Iona C'mokkri : A feisty Miqo'te who competes regularly at the Coliseum. The two pass by each other on occasion, but due to Iona's popularity and success as a gladiator, Locke has difficulty getting to know her better. She can also be quite abrasive toward him, which leaves him feeling a little apprehensive.

● Ghislan Nightwing : Since the event concerning Sitting Ox's change to Highlander (and incidentally, into Ghislan Nightwing, Lilithium Altair's late husband), Locke feels very unsettled, trying to carefully work through the situation considering his relationship with Lilithium. It seems to be all water under the bridge for now, but there's always the guilt lingering in the back of his mind.

● Kal Numara : Locke enjoys being around Kal, a fierce and boisterous Highlander woman. Her good-natured and brutally honest attitude tends to put him in good spirits.

● Katiti Kati : As a Lalafellin schoolteacher in the Free Wing Society, Katiti is someone who Locke thinks highly of. He appreciates her responsible and matter-of-fact personality, but he can't say that he knows her well at all.

● Khrys Relanah : A Seeker Miqo'te who purchased Locke at the Free Wing Society Date Auction. After a pleasant date with Khrys, the two parted ways feeling more acquainted with each other. He bumped into her again while finding out that she had joined the Free Wing Society, but she later moved on to other things.

● Nako'li Chalahko : One of the leaders of the Flame Yataghans. He only saw this Miqo'te on occasion after the assignment at the Burning Wall.

● Nanapo Napo : A Lalafellian child who Locke sometimes sees wandering around the Free Wing's property. He doesn't know much about her, but like any child he knows, Locke shows a good-natured kindness.

● Nymira Valeroyant : Although Locke does not know Nymira well, he respects her as both a previous Free Wing leader and an experienced physician. She seems very kind, but Locke can't say much more than that.

● Toff Vaughnn : Locke and this Keeper Miqo'te have exchanged small conversation in passing, and their personalities seem to balance each other well. Unfortunately, time nor opportunity has arisen to progress the relationship further.

● Zeta Quillsong : Locke feels a little unsettled around this Duskwight, though he doesn't show it and always tries to share a kind word.

● Zaiaku Kurai : A black-haired Hyur who Locke has only had the displeasure of meeting in person once. Zaiaku has threatened Lilithium and Adokenai's safety and happiness too many times for Locke to permit forgiveness, and he would love nothing more than to see him come to justice.

CONNECTIONS

(aka "Where have I seen this guy before?")

Thanalan

► Ul'dah, The Coliseum : When Locke arrived in Ul'dah, he shortly after became employed by its local coliseum. Mostly, he did odd jobs, but he soon acquainted himself with the staff and showed interest in the establishment's combat mammets. They offered to teach him how to maintain them, and Locke began growing in his knowledge of the machines. Despite this new skill, Locke could often be seen running around Thanalan as the Coliseum's errand boy, until he resigned from the position to pursue a business as a self-employed mechanic.

► Ul'dah, The Goldsmith's Guild : Because of Locke's interest and quick learning of mammets, the Coliseum procured an apprenticeship at the local Goldsmith's Guild. He used to spend many evenings there researching, and he can often be seen there making deliveries or ordering supplies.

► The Goblet, The Flame Yataghans : For a small while, Locke associated himself with this Ul'dahn military group. He never officially enlisted, but due to being in the right place at the right time, he sometimes found himself on escort or scouting missions with them. The commander, Dweia Delacroix, might remember his name if asked.

The Black Shroud

► Gridania : Before Locke resided in Ul'dah, someone could have spotted him passing through Gridania with a green-haired Lalafell. They only stayed in the city long enough to resupply and rest before traveling south to Thanalan.

► Lavender Beds, Free Wing Society : (Current FC) A company specializing in job placement with a 'Jack of All Trades' mentality led by Lilithium Altair. Locke has participated in several missions and odd jobs and can seen around Eorzea alongside several of its members. He may also be spotted at the company's house in Lavender Beds, whether he's meeting a group for a job, or just relaxing inside or outside.

La Noscea

► Costa del Sol : Thanks to the Free Wing Society's outreach, Locke has made trips to Costa del Sol for several beach parties and fundraisers. He may have been seen participating in their Date Auction or annual Fish Fry.

MEDIA

Music

► Oh, Catastrophe - Crown the Empire

► You Know Where To Find Me - Imogen Heap

► Mother, I'm Here - Bastion OST, Darren Korb

► Sleepwalker - The Anix

► Bones - Young Guns

► Waking Up The Ghost - 10 Years

► You Are The Moon - The Hush Sound ((Recommended by Lilithium Rinannis))

OOC INFORMATION

► Server: Balmung

► Timezone: EST/GMT-5

► Other Characters: Orrian Servais | Madoc Parnell

CREDITS

► Layout based off the template by Bancroft Gairn! Thanks!