File:Jari Hvy Armor.png

2015-11-19T18:53:13Z

Jariana:

Jariana Rinjahl

2015-09-08T20:35:53Z

Jariana: Addition of likes and dislikes section, minor clarification to rumors.

''"Oh by Halone's icy teats, I know exactly what my oaths mean! I've chosen to spend my - what will likely be a very short - life beating my head against a wall.''<br>
''And the Twelve know I'm too much of a fool to step away from that.''<br>
''So, if I want to enjoy a drink or seven, limber up with a bit of a spar, or limber up in other ways ...if you know what I mean… Godsdamnit I will!"''
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=Biographical Information=
==''General''==
:'''Given Name:''' Jariana Rinjahl
:'''Pronunciation:''' ''[JAHR-i-ah-na RIHN-ja(h)l]''
:'''Nicknames:''' Jari
:'''Place of Birth:''' The Wilds of the Twelveswood
:'''Current Residence:''' Travelling, having given up her previous room at the Crystalline HQ.
:'''Employer:''' [http://www.crystalline-rp.net/ Crystalline]
:'''Marital Status:''' Free

==''Appearance''==
:'''Height:''' 4 fulms 10 ilms (Something she regularly grumbles about.)
:'''Weight:''' About average for her height (and how dare you ask!)
:'''Body:''' Jari is exceptionally well toned, with a very lean musculature and a slightly larger than average bust. Overall she has much the look and physical poise of a gymnast.
:'''Hair:''' A little past shoulder length, but typically pulled back into a simple ponytail or braid. The color itself is a mixture of red and black.
:'''Eyes:''' A very dark red with large round pupils.
:'''Skin:''' Tanned, with almost a tawny hue.
:'''Scars and Markings:''' Jariana sports a fairly standard set of light markings on her face, typical of the families of Keepers in the Shroud. Her body is mostly free of scars, with the most obvious being some light ones across her forearms and shoulders. Her ears are pierced, which she now uses for pearls, though previously it had just been for a simple pair of earrings or two. Like many other Keepers she has a longer set of canines, which she occasionally shows off when smirking or smiling.
:'''Clothing:''' If out 'on the job', Jari has begun to forgo the the lighter coat of plates she has used previously to a more complete suit of plate armor, due to more work in enclosed spaces where movement is limited. If in civilian clothes, her preferred dress is a simple tunic and long boots. Regardless of situation, she has nothing against showing off a hint of skin here and there, though nothing too overt. One constant however, is she is rarely seen without her sword<span class="mw-customtoggle-blade"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-blade|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-blade"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">The sword Jari typically uses is a war blade of the hand-and-a-half variety (a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longsword longsword] by the general definition, but some of you tabletop roleplayers may know them as bastard swords.) However, if a full on battlefield sword is not appropriate, she is sometimes convinced to carry something more courtly, such as a rapier or, if all else fails, a small sword.</div></span> at her hip, and getting her to give it up, even where it is definitely not appropriate, can be a struggle.
:'''Voice:''' Feminine overall with a medium timbre. Her accent is rather clear, showing many of the hallmarks of someone who has been educated formally at least a little.
[[file:Jariana_Rinjahl_Signature.png|300px|thumb|center|Jariana's signature.]]

=Abilities=
==''Physical Training''==
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:*Swordplay, armored and unarmored, one or two handed.
:*Grappling, armored and unarmored
:*Daggers, as a secondary weapon
:*Basic use of Polearms/Poleaxes.
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:'''Preferences/Strengths:'''
::Jariana is first and foremost a swordswoman, with supplementary training to support her general usefulness as a front-line battlefield fighter. Her style has been described as a 'brutal dance', her strikes always efficient and well measured, balancing power and speed.<span class="mw-customtoggle-style"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-style|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-style"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">Jari's combat style is roughly based on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_school_of_fencing German School of Swordplay] following the traditions of master Johannes Liechtenauer through masters Sigmund Ringeck and Hans Talhoffer. Her training is meant to be similar to a 15th century man-at-arms, as described by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Talhoffer#Works Talhoffer's works] and other sources. Examples of the style can be seen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjT4JepA-Vc here] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln94E9AGYTc here].</div></span>
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:'''Aversions/Weaknesses:'''
::She can fire an arrow... sorta... in a general direction... at times. Maybe. While she is well trained in grappling, she is no pugilist, as fighting with one's fists is not terribly effective against armor in her mind.
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==''Magical Training''==
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:*Defensive and Healing Magics
:*Basics of Conjury
:*Aetherically tuned
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:'''Preferences/Strengths:'''
::Jariana is trained in the basics of aetheric healing and defense. She is also able to sense aetheric concentrations and movements, describing them as a 'song'.
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:'''Aversions/Weaknesses:'''
::Offensive magics baffle her currently and her aetheric senses require complete concentration on her part, making them significantly less effective in combat.
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==''Crafting''==
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:*Armorer
:*Blacksmith/Weaponsmith
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:'''Preferences/Strengths:'''
::Jari enjoys working with metal, a love she picked up from watching her father at the forge. She specializes in weapons and armor, but has occasionally made something of a more artistic flair here and there.
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:'''Aversions/Weaknesses:'''
::She does not care much for anything outside of the black metals, so does very little with softer precious ones. Her focus on the work can at times lead to unfortunate accidents involving burned clothes and singed hair.
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=Traits and Tendencies=
==''Personality (Character Diamond)''<span class="mw-customtoggle-diamond"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-diamond|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-diamond"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">I take no credit for the idea of character diamonds, as they are something I ran into while roleplaying in Guild Wars 2. A full introduction can be found [http://www.guildwars2roleplayers.com/forum/m/2737230/viewthread/4842333-character-diamonds here]. It is of course not a full description of Jariana's personality, however it is a good basic starting point.</div></span>==
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[[file:Jariana_Bust_Uielyave.png|210px|thumb|left|Jariana by [http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9293&pid=130449#pid130449 Uielyave]]]
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:'''REALIST''' - Jari has a firm grasp on what it means to be blade sworn to the service of the Twelve. Dead miqo’te walking. In her mind, the question is not ‘if’ she will die, but ‘when’. And she knows the answer to be ‘soon’. In addition to this rather fatalistic point of view, she sees her actions as having little ability to change the world as a whole. Even if the Garlean Empire fell, the Beastmen were pacified, and the Primals were wrapped up neatly, there would always be some other evil to face down, even if it was just spawned by the little flecks of darkness that every being carries.

:'''DRIVEN''' - Despite her realistic outlook (or perhaps because of it) Jari fulfills her duties in the face of any odds. Showing compassion for the beaten or defending the weak isn’t something she does for recognition or praise, some hope for some reward, or a desire to see the world a better place. Rather she faces her duties simply because it is the right thing to do.

:'''HEDONISTIC''' - The other outcome from her outlook on life besides her drive to do good, is Jari is a hedonist at heart. Within the bounds set by her code (and not a step over) the young fighter will merrily find all sorts of (legal) ways to enjoy herself.

:'''INQUISITIVE''' - Despite constantly staring into the shadow and darkness of the life around her, Jari has a deep love for the world she lives in. Yes, it is flawed, but it is beautiful in its broken state. As such, she has an insatiable curiosity for everything around her. The natural world, magic, technology, all of it will gladly be peered at, poked, prodded, and understood. At least as best as she can. And often with a sarcastic quip for good measure.
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==''Likes and Dislikes''==
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'''Likes:'''
:*Ale, wine, hard liquor, moonshine... Jari isn't picky, as long as it's got alcohol.
:*Books. She loves academic texts, but has a soft spot for children's stories.
:*Baths. A rare treat she dives at when given half a chance.

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'''Dislikes:'''
:*Overwrought pompousness. Though it is fun to skewer from time to time.
:*Divisiveness without direction or cause.
:*Heat, cold, sand, snow, or anything else that requires her to clean her armor.
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==''Religion and Morality''==
:Jariana is sworn to the Twelve, and as such is sworn in service to the peoples of Eorzea and Hydaelyn in general. Her devout belief in the deities, along with her martial training, have led some to call her a Free Paladin or some sort of martial zealot. Both are titles she shrugs at, preferring to just be called an adventurer if a label is needed. Out of the Twelve she does feel a connection to Nymeia, the interactions of the Spinner's tapestry always interesting to her, but she recognizes and prays to all them relatively equally.

:More generally, Jari is honest and forthright with others, and will always strive to fulfill any commitment she makes, no matter how small. The oaths she has taken are paramount to her and she recognizes the need for general law for communities to even attempt to survive (not that they necessarily will.) While she will complain (and often believes the effort will have no lasting effect) she is also generally helpful and kind where she can be, often going to great lengths for beings she barely knows. Overall she does what she believes to be right for the sake of doing it, caring little for the recognition of her fellows or even of her gods.

:'''(Relative) Alignment:''' Lawful Good<span class="mw-customtoggle-align"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-align|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-align"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">I rather dislike the description given [http://easydamus.com/lawfulgood.html here], mainly because I feel the 'bad' behaviors listed are a bit too overblown in many contexts, as well as Jari will always focus on the 'Good' portion of the alignment over the 'Lawful' part, at least in respect to the laws of governments and communities. The description given, at least in my opinion, edges into the [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LawfulStupid Lawful Stupid] realm, which I feel doesn't fit Jari's personality. Along with the wonderful issue of applying a decades old alignment system to a world where it doesn't necessarily make full sense all the time is a bit difficult.</div></span>

=History=
==''General History''==
((WIP. I'm still not absolutely certain how I'd like to go about displaying this, so leaving it somewhat empty for now.))

=Relationships=

==''Family''==
:'''Mother''' - Senah Rinjahl
::Leader of a small group of Keepers who live in the wilds of the Shrouds. An isolationist as heart, she keeps her little group apart from Gridania. A talented Conjurer as well.

:'''Father''' - Maldah’a Zaranj ''(Deceased)''
::A traveling blacksmith and Senah's only mate. Disappeared at the time of the Calamity, and has been presumed deceased.

:'''Sister''' - Tahla Rinjahl ''(Deceased)''
::Healer and presumed next in line to the family leadership after Jari's split with her mother. Was killed in the turmoil after the Calamity.

==''Friends and Acquaintances''<span class="mw-customtoggle-friends"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-friends|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-friends"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">All information here is OOC (despite Jari being a fairly open book) and I request that it not be used inappropriately. Also, Jari - just like anyone else - makes a slew of mistakes in her characterization of others, and this is not my personal opinion of anyone or their characters.</div></span>==
:[[Cartie Grimshadow]] - Cartie is a curious case for Jari. She respects her as a potent member of the company and enjoys the conversations they've had, however she is wary of her aetheric studies.
:[[Costia Demora]] - Jari respected Costia as a former leader of Crystalline and as a fellow swordswoman. She currently regrets not being able to spar with her before she left for parts unknown.
:[[Eva Ianeira]] - Being sworn to the Twelve herself, Jari holds Eva in the highest regard as a Prioress. Of course that doesn't mean she may not disagree with the Elezen on the meanings and practice of their teachings.
:[[John Spiegel]] - John's standing within the company and ability cannot be denied. However, Jari does wonder at times about his motivations, especially with regards to fellow company members.
:[[K'hylia Fhey]] - K'hylia is an irrepressible flirt, and Jari enjoys every moment of their thinly veiled conversations. She has continued to draw closer to the Seeker, especially over a recent expedition to Coerthas and the Dravnarian Hinterlands.
:[[Reppu Hijiri]] - Jari is somewhat undecided on Reppu. Her charisma and ability to gather followers is impressive, and she does consider the curious Miqo'te a friend. However, the fact that she carries several secrets worries her.
:[[Turk Kalahai]] - As one of her fellow trainers, Jari enjoys working with Turk and highly respects both his martial and aetheric abilities. Her upbringing does leave her naturally wary of his ties to the Twin Adders, despite her good standing with the Grand Company.
:[[Vetiver Kaji]] - From healer to roommate, her relationship with Vetiver intrigues, worries, and baffles Jari. Still, she has found the Au Ra to be a close companion, despite her concerns.
:[[Yashaix Ki'lari]] - Ki'lari is... interesting. Jari works closely with her as one of the trainers for Crystalline, and considers her a friend and ally, however they do regularly disagree on methods and goals. Recent rumors do have her worried about Ki'lari's motivations however.

==''Enemies''==
:[http://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/pages/Category:Beast_Tribes#Ixal_Tribes Ixal] - While not bloodthirsty in any right, her previous "interactions" with this Beast Tribe in particular has left her particularly guarded toward them as a whole.

=Rumors=
==''Commonly Heard Rumors''==
:*"Have you seen her drink? For someone 'Sworn to the Twelve' that Miqo'te seems to be in her cups more often than not." - '''Random Barfly'''
:*"That idiot of a sellsword cleared out a whole nest of Peiste for me for nothing more than a drink or two! Cheap labor while she still breathes." - '''Ul'dahn Merchant'''
:*"She spends a lot of time behind closed doors with those with 'loose morals' if you catch my drift. Either man or woman, she doesn't seem to mind." - '''Lominsian Dockworker'''
==''Occasionally Heard Rumors''==
:*"Count the empty flagons after she's had her fill at the bar. Never more than seven. Odd eh?" - '''Gridanian Barkeep'''
:*"I saw her training with the gladiators in Ul'dah once. Shame I never saw her on the 'Sands." - '''Bloodsands Fan'''
:*"Once saw her walking about with one of those masks the forest Miqo'te wear. Never took her as forest-born." - '''Gridanian Refugee'''

==''Rarely Heard Rumors''==
:*"Heard she lost her kid sister in the moons after the Calamity. She's never said how as far as I know." - '''Adder's Sergeant'''
:*"She pays in full every time, helps the workers out with a bit of Conjury, and I can't fault having a friendly blade on hand sometimes." - '''Lominsian Madame'''

==''Player Rumors''<span class="mw-customtoggle-pcrumors"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-pcrumors|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-pcrumors"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">Feel free to add to this section whatever you'd like, true or false, just keep it IC please.</div></span>==


=Acknowledgements=
==''Wiki Inspiration and Design''==
:'''General Template Design:''' Modified from [[User:FreelanceWizard|FreelanceWizard]]
:'''Layout and Flow:''' [[Reppu Hijiri]], [[Aysun Demiir]], [[Xenedra Ambreaus]]

==''Character Influences and Other Tidbits''==
:*Jari's primary character concept is pretty much summed up by the [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/KnightInSourArmor Knight in Sour Armor] trope, along with Kent M. Kieth's [http://www.paradoxicalcommandments.com Paradoxical Commandments]

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{{Infobox-character
| name = Jariana Rinjahl
| image = Jari_Basic.jpg
| imagewidth =
| caption =
| title =
| gender = Female
| citizenship = Gridania
| race = Miqo'te
| clan = Keeper of the Moon
| server = Balmung
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 24 to 26 or so.
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon<span class="mw-customtoggle-nameday"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-nameday|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-nameday"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">Though she doesn't actually know the date.</div></span>
| stat_3 = Trades
| stat_3_value = Miqo'te-at-Arms<span class="mw-customtoggle-at-arms"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-at-arms|[2]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-at-arms"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">Yes... Miqo'te-at-Arms. *glares* She's not really a knight, and I'm not going to call her a "Man"-at-Arms, that would just be silly! :P</div></span>, Metalworker
| stat_4 = Availability
| stat_4_value = Late Night Pacific Time Zone
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Vetiver Kaji

2015-08-24T17:59:23Z

Jariana: /* Social */

{{Infobox-character
| name = Vetiver Kaji
| image = Vetiver Infobox.png
| imagewidth = 277
| caption = "If my mother were a tree, then I was her apple, nestled safely at her curative roots."
| gender = Female
| race = Au Ra
| clan = Raen
| citizenship = Doma
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 34
| stat_2 = Height
| stat_2_value = 5'2"
| stat_3 = Orientation
| stat_3_value = Sapphic ([http://www.kinseyinstitute.org/research/ak-hhscale.html Kinsey Scale 5])
| stat_4 = Marital Status
| stat_4_value = Single
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = Adventuring
| stat_6 =
| stat_6_value =
}}

''Please note that this is still a work in progress.''

Hunter by day, white witch by night; [[Vetiver Kaji]] (25th Sun of the 2nd Astral Moon) was an early arrival to Eorzea, amongst the first waves of refugees to land at its shores. A free-spirited traveler, an enigmatic wanderer, her abstract talents reserved only for those of her own personal choosing.

==Appearance & Personality==

Petite, slender and athletic in build, pale peach complexion with silver hair, well-framed and tied in traditional tails. Her face is soft and wise, eyes somber, golden like a night flower. Some would consider her looks 'ideal' for an older Au Ri woman, though she typically rejects the compliment entirely.

Vetiver is kind and compassionate to a fault, willing to sacrifice her own well-being to safeguard those she cares about without any regrets; her desire to protect and nurture is strong. She is, however, passive in nature, only resorting to violence as a last resort.

Calm, collected, affectionate and moderately flirtatious with a silver, accented tongue, she rarely lets down her guard; hiding underneath that enduring surface, however, resides a terribly lonely, heart-broken woman suffering from insurmountable loss and romantic longing.

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<div style="padding:10px 35px;background: #D6DCDC;font-size:14px;color:#000000;"><center>Likes</center></div></h3>
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Tranquility
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Romance
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Self-reflection
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Rainy days

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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #D6DCDC;font-size:14px;color:#000000;"><center>Dislikes</center></div></span></h3>

: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Senseless conflict
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Racial tension

<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline">
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #D6DCDC;font-size:14px;color:#000000;"><center>Other</center></div></span></h3>

: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Alignment: Neutral Good
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Vice(s): Physical affection
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Favorite Color(s): Currant Purple, Deepwood Green, Rolanberry Red
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Character Inspiration(s): [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Grandmaster_%28film%29 Gong Er], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunger_Games_%28film%29 Katniss Everdeen], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Flying_Daggers Xiao Mei]
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Mood Music: Meiko Kaji - Utsuro na Kaze no Aru Hi

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==History==

===Pre-Invasion===

Vetiver's past is one shrouded in a dense morning mist, akin to the quaint mountainside village she once had the pleasure of calling home. What little she speaks of is kept brief; born under a matriarchal healer bloodline, Vetiver took quickly to the art of conjury, tending with diligence to the ceaseless wounds of local hunters alongside mother Sandalwood and younger sister Patchouli.

===Escape and Refuge===

''TBA''.

==Skill Set==

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<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3>
<div style="padding:10px 35px;background: #D6DCDC;font-size:14px;color:#000000;"><center>Beginner</center></div></h3>
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Bows
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Polearms
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Thaumaturgy

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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #D6DCDC;font-size:14px;color:#000000;"><center>Intermediate</center></div></span></h3>

: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Animal Affinity
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Arcane Arts
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Astrology
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Field Medicine

<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline">
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #D6DCDC;font-size:14px;color:#000000;"><center>Master</center></div></span></h3>

: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Conjury

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==Social==

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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #D6DCDC;font-size:14px;color:#000000;"><center>Rumors</center></div></span></h3>
<center>''Feel free to add your own under the 'Player Character' section''.</center>
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F9F9F9;">◢ Common</div></b>
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> "Always doting on that kitten of hers as if it were her own child."
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> "She used to bull's-eye shroud hares with her longbow some moons back. They're not much bigger than two yalms."

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F9F9F9;">◢ Uncommon</div></b>
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> "That conjurer girl used to be fond of her; Tarragon, wasn't it? Friends from day one."

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F9F9F9;">◢ Rare</div></b>
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> "I remember the day she returned, carrying her home for the last time; the blood, the tears, the distant helplessness in her eyes..." The barmaid shakes her head, attention diverted in sorrow. "Never was the same after that."

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F9F9F9;">◢ Player Character</div></b>
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> "Her eyes are so pretty, but so very sad. I wish I could make it better, but I know that I can't." -- [[Amielle Sarassin]]
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> "She is such a kind person, pretty as well...I got hints that something really sad happened, I'd like to help her..." [[Nasha Aqi]]
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> "Have you ever seen her tipsy? That is quite the show! Still, Vetiver is well... Vetiver. Twelve know you'd be hard-pressed to find a truer companion or a gentler soul." -- [[Jariana Rinjahl]]
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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #D6DCDC;font-size:14px;color:#000000;"><center>Relations</center></div></span></h3>
: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Love    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love     <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing     <font style="color:#FFCC33;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing     <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center>

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Amielle Sarassin]] - Vetiver's lancing protege; a shy, gentle sort.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Avis Inkwood]] - If there's one thing Vetiver can't resist, it's good company. This playful, quick-witted writer, of course, never ceases to deliver.

: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> [[Jariana Rinjahl]] - Rare does Vetiver ever have a crush. Valiant Jariana, however, would be amongst the exceptions.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Mayu Miguzho]] - A fellow student of Sharlayan Astrology. Shy, fragile; someone to protect.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Melodia D'janz]] - An unconditional source of comfort and companionship for Vetiver's aching heart.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Nasha Aqi]] - Frequently reoccurring acquaintance. Friend?

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Saikhan Dotharl]] - Known only as 'Dusk', this nonchalant warrior never fails to attract attention, good or bad.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Vale Myr'it]] - Vetiver's drinking buddy. (supposedly)

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[V'aleera Lhuil]] - Ishgardian, yet surprisingly hospitable. Held with high regards and by far the closest of friends.

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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
File:Vetiver by Foxberry.png|by '''Foxberry'''
</gallery>
</center>

==Footnotes==

Base layout by [[Bancroft Gairn]]. Excessive simplifications by [[Vetiver Kaji]].

Vetiver Kaji

2015-08-24T17:58:52Z

Jariana: Jari's Rumor on Veti's page

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| name = Vetiver Kaji
| image = Vetiver Infobox.png
| imagewidth = 277
| caption = "If my mother were a tree, then I was her apple, nestled safely at her curative roots."
| gender = Female
| race = Au Ra
| clan = Raen
| citizenship = Doma
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 34
| stat_2 = Height
| stat_2_value = 5'2"
| stat_3 = Orientation
| stat_3_value = Sapphic ([http://www.kinseyinstitute.org/research/ak-hhscale.html Kinsey Scale 5])
| stat_4 = Marital Status
| stat_4_value = Single
| stat_5 = Occupation
| stat_5_value = Adventuring
| stat_6 =
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''Please note that this is still a work in progress.''

Hunter by day, white witch by night; [[Vetiver Kaji]] (25th Sun of the 2nd Astral Moon) was an early arrival to Eorzea, amongst the first waves of refugees to land at its shores. A free-spirited traveler, an enigmatic wanderer, her abstract talents reserved only for those of her own personal choosing.

==Appearance & Personality==

Petite, slender and athletic in build, pale peach complexion with silver hair, well-framed and tied in traditional tails. Her face is soft and wise, eyes somber, golden like a night flower. Some would consider her looks 'ideal' for an older Au Ri woman, though she typically rejects the compliment entirely.

Vetiver is kind and compassionate to a fault, willing to sacrifice her own well-being to safeguard those she cares about without any regrets; her desire to protect and nurture is strong. She is, however, passive in nature, only resorting to violence as a last resort.

Calm, collected, affectionate and moderately flirtatious with a silver, accented tongue, she rarely lets down her guard; hiding underneath that enduring surface, however, resides a terribly lonely, heart-broken woman suffering from insurmountable loss and romantic longing.

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: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Tranquility
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Romance
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Self-reflection
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Rainy days

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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #D6DCDC;font-size:14px;color:#000000;"><center>Dislikes</center></div></span></h3>

: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Senseless conflict
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Racial tension

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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #D6DCDC;font-size:14px;color:#000000;"><center>Other</center></div></span></h3>

: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Alignment: Neutral Good
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Vice(s): Physical affection
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Favorite Color(s): Currant Purple, Deepwood Green, Rolanberry Red
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Character Inspiration(s): [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Grandmaster_%28film%29 Gong Er], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunger_Games_%28film%29 Katniss Everdeen], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Flying_Daggers Xiao Mei]
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Mood Music: Meiko Kaji - Utsuro na Kaze no Aru Hi

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==History==

===Pre-Invasion===

Vetiver's past is one shrouded in a dense morning mist, akin to the quaint mountainside village she once had the pleasure of calling home. What little she speaks of is kept brief; born under a matriarchal healer bloodline, Vetiver took quickly to the art of conjury, tending with diligence to the ceaseless wounds of local hunters alongside mother Sandalwood and younger sister Patchouli.

===Escape and Refuge===

''TBA''.

==Skill Set==

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<div style="padding:10px 35px;background: #D6DCDC;font-size:14px;color:#000000;"><center>Beginner</center></div></h3>
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Bows
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Polearms
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Thaumaturgy

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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #D6DCDC;font-size:14px;color:#000000;"><center>Intermediate</center></div></span></h3>

: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Animal Affinity
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Arcane Arts
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Astrology
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Field Medicine

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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #D6DCDC;font-size:14px;color:#000000;"><center>Master</center></div></span></h3>

: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Conjury

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==Social==

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<center>''Feel free to add your own under the 'Player Character' section''.</center>
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F9F9F9;">◢ Common</div></b>
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> "Always doting on that kitten of hers as if it were her own child."
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> "She used to bull's-eye shroud hares with her longbow some moons back. They're not much bigger than two yalms."

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F9F9F9;">◢ Uncommon</div></b>
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> "That conjurer girl used to be fond of her; Tarragon, wasn't it? Friends from day one."

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F9F9F9;">◢ Rare</div></b>
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> "I remember the day she returned, carrying her home for the last time; the blood, the tears, the distant helplessness in her eyes..." The barmaid shakes her head, attention diverted in sorrow. "Never was the same after that."

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F9F9F9;">◢ Player Character</div></b>
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> "Her eyes are so pretty, but so very sad. I wish I could make it better, but I know that I can't." -- [[Amielle Sarassin]]
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> "She is such a kind person, pretty as well...I got hints that something really sad happened, I'd like to help her..." [[Nasha Aqi]]
: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> "Have you ever seen her tipsy? That is quite the show! Still, Vetiver is well... Vetiver. Twelve know, you'd be hard-pressed to find a truer companion or a gentler soul." -- [[Jariana Rinjahl]]
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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #D6DCDC;font-size:14px;color:#000000;"><center>Relations</center></div></span></h3>
: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Love    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love     <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing     <font style="color:#FFCC33;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing     <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center>

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Amielle Sarassin]] - Vetiver's lancing protege; a shy, gentle sort.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Avis Inkwood]] - If there's one thing Vetiver can't resist, it's good company. This playful, quick-witted writer, of course, never ceases to deliver.

: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> [[Jariana Rinjahl]] - Rare does Vetiver ever have a crush. Valiant Jariana, however, would be amongst the exceptions.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Mayu Miguzho]] - A fellow student of Sharlayan Astrology. Shy, fragile; someone to protect.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Melodia D'janz]] - An unconditional source of comfort and companionship for Vetiver's aching heart.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Nasha Aqi]] - Frequently reoccurring acquaintance. Friend?

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Saikhan Dotharl]] - Known only as 'Dusk', this nonchalant warrior never fails to attract attention, good or bad.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Vale Myr'it]] - Vetiver's drinking buddy. (supposedly)

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[V'aleera Lhuil]] - Ishgardian, yet surprisingly hospitable. Held with high regards and by far the closest of friends.

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==Gallery==
<center>
<gallery>
File:Vetiver by Foxberry.png|by '''Foxberry'''
</gallery>
</center>

==Footnotes==

Base layout by [[Bancroft Gairn]]. Excessive simplifications by [[Vetiver Kaji]].

Jariana Rinjahl

2015-08-19T21:27:48Z

''"Oh by Halone's icy teats, I know exactly what my oaths mean! I've chosen to spend my - what will likely be a very short - life beating my head against a wall.''<br>
''And the Twelve know I'm too much of a fool to step away from that.''<br>
''So, if I want to enjoy a drink or seven, limber up with a bit of a spar, or limber up in other ways ...if you know what I mean… Godsdamnit I will!"''
<br>
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=Biographical Information=
==''General''==
:'''Given Name:''' Jariana Rinjahl
:'''Pronunciation:''' ''[JAHR-i-ah-na RIHN-ja(h)l]''
:'''Nicknames:''' Jari
:'''Place of Birth:''' The Wilds of the Twelveswood
:'''Current Residence:''' Travelling, having given up her previous room at the Crystalline HQ.
:'''Employer:''' [http://www.crystalline-rp.net/ Crystalline]
:'''Marital Status:''' Free

==''Appearance''==
:'''Height:''' 4 fulms 10 ilms (Something she regularly grumbles about.)
:'''Weight:''' About average for her height (and how dare you ask!)
:'''Body:''' Jari is exceptionally well toned, with a very lean musculature and a slightly larger than average bust. Overall she has much the look and physical poise of a gymnast.
:'''Hair:''' A little past shoulder length, but typically pulled back into a simple ponytail or braid. The color itself is a mixture of red and black.
:'''Eyes:''' A very dark red with large round pupils.
:'''Skin:''' Tanned, with almost a tawny hue.
:'''Scars and Markings:''' Jariana sports a fairly standard set of light markings on her face, typical of the families of Keepers in the Shroud. Her body is mostly free of scars, with the most obvious being some light ones across her forearms and shoulders. Her ears are pierced, which she now uses for pearls, though previously it had just been for a simple pair of earrings or two. Like many other Keepers she has a longer set of canines, which she occasionally shows off when smirking or smiling.
:'''Clothing:''' If out 'on the job', Jari has begun to forgo the the lighter coat of plates she has used previously to a more complete suit of plate armor, due to more work in enclosed spaces where movement is limited. If in civilian clothes, her preferred dress is a simple tunic and long boots. Regardless of situation, she has nothing against showing off a hint of skin here and there, though nothing too overt. One constant however, is she is rarely seen without her sword<span class="mw-customtoggle-blade"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-blade|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-blade"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">The sword Jari typically uses is a war blade of the hand-and-a-half variety (a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longsword longsword] by the general definition, but some of you tabletop roleplayers may know them as bastard swords.) However, if a full on battlefield sword is not appropriate, she is sometimes convinced to carry something more courtly, such as a rapier or, if all else fails, a small sword.</div></span> at her hip, and getting her to give it up, even where it is definitely not appropriate, can be a struggle.
:'''Voice:''' Feminine overall with a medium timbre. Her accent is rather clear, showing many of the hallmarks of someone who has been educated formally at least a little.
[[file:Jariana_Rinjahl_Signature.png|300px|thumb|center|Jariana's signature.]]

=Abilities=
==''Physical Training''==
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:*Swordplay, armored and unarmored, one or two handed.
:*Grappling, armored and unarmored
:*Daggers, as a secondary weapon
:*Basic use of Polearms/Poleaxes.
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:'''Preferences/Strengths:'''
::Jariana is first and foremost a swordswoman, with supplementary training to support her general usefulness as a front-line battlefield fighter. Her style has been described as a 'brutal dance', her strikes always efficient and well measured, balancing power and speed.<span class="mw-customtoggle-style"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-style|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-style"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">Jari's combat style is roughly based on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_school_of_fencing German School of Swordplay] following the traditions of master Johannes Liechtenauer through masters Sigmund Ringeck and Hans Talhoffer. Her training is meant to be similar to a 15th century man-at-arms, as described by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Talhoffer#Works Talhoffer's works] and other sources. Examples of the style can be seen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjT4JepA-Vc here] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln94E9AGYTc here].</div></span>
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:'''Aversions/Weaknesses:'''
::She can fire an arrow... sorta... in a general direction... at times. Maybe. While she is well trained in grappling, she is no pugilist, as fighting with one's fists is not terribly effective against armor in her mind.
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==''Magical Training''==
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:*Defensive and Healing Magics
:*Basics of Conjury
:*Aetherically tuned
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:'''Preferences/Strengths:'''
::Jariana is trained in the basics of aetheric healing and defense. She is also able to sense aetheric concentrations and movements, describing them as a 'song'.
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:'''Aversions/Weaknesses:'''
::Offensive magics baffle her currently and her aetheric senses require complete concentration on her part, making them significantly less effective in combat.
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==''Crafting''==
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:*Armorer
:*Blacksmith/Weaponsmith
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:'''Preferences/Strengths:'''
::Jari enjoys working with metal, a love she picked up from watching her father at the forge. She specializes in weapons and armor, but has occasionally made something of a more artistic flair here and there.
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:'''Aversions/Weaknesses:'''
::She does not care much for anything outside of the black metals, so does very little with softer precious ones. Her focus on the work can at times lead to unfortunate accidents involving burned clothes and singed hair.
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=Traits and Tendencies=
==''Personality (Character Diamond)''<span class="mw-customtoggle-diamond"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-diamond|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-diamond"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">I take no credit for the idea of character diamonds, as they are something I ran into while roleplaying in Guild Wars 2. A full introduction can be found [http://www.guildwars2roleplayers.com/forum/m/2737230/viewthread/4842333-character-diamonds here]. It is of course not a full description of Jariana's personality, however it is a good basic starting point.</div></span>==
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[[file:Jariana_Bust_Uielyave.png|210px|thumb|left|Jariana by [http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9293&pid=130449#pid130449 Uielyave]]]
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:'''REALIST''' - Jari has a firm grasp on what it means to be blade sworn to the service of the Twelve. Dead miqo’te walking. In her mind, the question is not ‘if’ she will die, but ‘when’. And she knows the answer to be ‘soon’. In addition to this rather fatalistic point of view, she sees her actions as having little ability to change the world as a whole. Even if the Garlean Empire fell, the Beastmen were pacified, and the Primals were wrapped up neatly, there would always be some other evil to face down, even if it was just spawned by the little flecks of darkness that every being carries.

:'''DRIVEN''' - Despite her realistic outlook (or perhaps because of it) Jari fulfills her duties in the face of any odds. Showing compassion for the beaten or defending the weak isn’t something she does for recognition or praise, some hope for some reward, or a desire to see the world a better place. Rather she faces her duties simply because it is the right thing to do.

:'''HEDONISTIC''' - The other outcome from her outlook on life besides her drive to do good, is Jari is a hedonist at heart. Within the bounds set by her code (and not a step over) the young fighter will merrily find all sorts of (legal) ways to enjoy herself.

:'''INQUISITIVE''' - Despite constantly staring into the shadow and darkness of the life around her, Jari has a deep love for the world she lives in. Yes, it is flawed, but it is beautiful in its broken state. As such, she has an insatiable curiosity for everything around her. The natural world, magic, technology, all of it will gladly be peered at, poked, prodded, and understood. At least as best as she can. And often with a sarcastic quip for good measure.
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==''Likes and Dislikes''==
(WIP)

==''Religion and Morality''==
:Jariana is sworn to the Twelve, and as such is sworn in service to the peoples of Eorzea and Hydaelyn in general. Her devout belief in the deities, along with her martial training, have led some to call her a Free Paladin or some sort of martial zealot. Both are titles she shrugs at, preferring to just be called an adventurer if a label is needed. Out of the Twelve she does feel a connection to Nymeia, the interactions of the Spinner's tapestry always interesting to her, but she recognizes and prays to all them relatively equally.

:More generally, Jari is honest and forthright with others, and will always strive to fulfill any commitment she makes, no matter how small. The oaths she has taken are paramount to her and she recognizes the need for general law for communities to even attempt to survive (not that they necessarily will.) While she will complain (and often believes the effort will have no lasting effect) she is also generally helpful and kind where she can be, often going to great lengths for beings she barely knows. Overall she does what she believes to be right for the sake of doing it, caring little for the recognition of her fellows or even of her gods.

:'''(Relative) Alignment:''' Lawful Good<span class="mw-customtoggle-align"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-align|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-align"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">I rather dislike the description given [http://easydamus.com/lawfulgood.html here], mainly because I feel the 'bad' behaviors listed are a bit too overblown in many contexts, as well as Jari will always focus on the 'Good' portion of the alignment over the 'Lawful' part, at least in respect to the laws of governments and communities. The description given, at least in my opinion, edges into the [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LawfulStupid Lawful Stupid] realm, which I feel doesn't fit Jari's personality. Along with the wonderful issue of applying a decades old alignment system to a world where it doesn't necessarily make full sense all the time is a bit difficult.</div></span>

=History=
==''General History''==
((WIP. I'm still not absolutely certain how I'd like to go about displaying this, so leaving it somewhat empty for now.))

=Relationships=

==''Family''==
:'''Mother''' - Senah Rinjahl
::Leader of a small group of Keepers who live in the wilds of the Shrouds. An isolationist as heart, she keeps her little group apart from Gridania. A talented Conjurer as well.

:'''Father''' - Maldah’a Zaranj ''(Deceased)''
::A traveling blacksmith and Senah's only mate. Disappeared at the time of the Calamity, and has been presumed deceased.

:'''Sister''' - Tahla Rinjahl ''(Deceased)''
::Healer and presumed next in line to the family leadership after Jari's split with her mother. Was killed in the turmoil after the Calamity.

==''Friends and Acquaintances''<span class="mw-customtoggle-friends"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-friends|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-friends"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">All information here is OOC (despite Jari being a fairly open book) and I request that it not be used inappropriately. Also, Jari - just like anyone else - makes a slew of mistakes in her characterization of others, and this is not my personal opinion of anyone or their characters.</div></span>==
:[[Cartie Grimshadow]] - Cartie is a curious case for Jari. She respects her as a potent member of the company and enjoys the conversations they've had, however she is wary of her aetheric studies.
:[[Costia Demora]] - Jari respected Costia as a former leader of Crystalline and as a fellow swordswoman. She currently regrets not being able to spar with her before she left for parts unknown.
:[[Eva Ianeira]] - Being sworn to the Twelve herself, Jari holds Eva in the highest regard as a Prioress. Of course that doesn't mean she may not disagree with the Elezen on the meanings and practice of their teachings.
:[[John Spiegel]] - John's standing within the company and ability cannot be denied. However, Jari does wonder at times about his motivations, especially with regards to fellow company members.
:[[K'hylia Fhey]] - K'hylia is an irrepressible flirt, and Jari enjoys every moment of their thinly veiled conversations. She has continued to draw closer to the Seeker, especially over a recent expedition to Coerthas and the Dravnarian Hinterlands.
:[[Reppu Hijiri]] - Jari is somewhat undecided on Reppu. Her charisma and ability to gather followers is impressive, and she does consider the curious Miqo'te a friend. However, the fact that she carries several secrets worries her.
:[[Turk Kalahai]] - As one of her fellow trainers, Jari enjoys working with Turk and highly respects both his martial and aetheric abilities. Her upbringing does leave her naturally wary of his ties to the Twin Adders, despite her good standing with the Grand Company.
:[[Vetiver Kaji]] - From healer to roommate, her relationship with Vetiver intrigues, worries, and baffles Jari. Still, she has found the Au Ra to be a close companion, despite her concerns.
:[[Yashaix Ki'lari]] - Ki'lari is... interesting. Jari works closely with her as one of the trainers for Crystalline, and considers her a friend and ally, however they do regularly disagree on methods and goals. Recent rumors do have her worried about Ki'lari's motivations however.

==''Enemies''==
:[http://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/pages/Category:Beast_Tribes#Ixal_Tribes Ixal] - While not bloodthirsty in any right, her previous "interactions" with this Beast Tribe in particular has left her particularly guarded toward them as a whole.

=Rumors=
==''Commonly Heard Rumors''==
:*"Have you seen her drink? For someone 'Sworn to the Twelve' that Miqo'te seems to be in her cups more often than not." - '''Random Barfly'''
:*"That idiot of a sellsword cleared out a whole nest of Peiste for me for nothing more than a drink or two! Cheap labor while she still breathes." - '''Ul'dahn Merchant'''
:*"She seems to enjoy her time behind closed doors with those with 'loose morals' if you catch my drift. Doesn't seem to prefer the boys over the girls though." - '''Lominsian Dockworker'''
==''Occasionally Heard Rumors''==
:*"Count the empty flagons after she's had her fill at the bar. Never more than seven. Odd eh?" - '''Gridanian Barkeep'''
:*"I saw her training with the gladiators in Ul'dah once. Shame I never saw her on the 'Sands." - '''Bloodsands Fan'''
:*"Once saw her walking about with one of those masks the forest Miqo'te wear. Never took her as forest-born." - '''Gridanian Refugee'''

==''Rarely Heard Rumors''==
:*"Heard she lost her kid sister in the moons after the Calamity. She's never said how as far as I know." - '''Adder's Sergeant'''
:*"She pays in full every time, helps the workers out with a bit of Conjury, and I can't fault having a friendly blade on hand sometimes." - '''Lominsian Madame'''

==''Player Rumors''<span class="mw-customtoggle-pcrumors"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-pcrumors|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-pcrumors"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">Feel free to add to this section whatever you'd like, true or false, just keep it IC please.</div></span>==


=Acknowledgements=
==''Wiki Inspiration and Design''==
:'''General Template Design:''' Modified from [[User:FreelanceWizard|FreelanceWizard]]
:'''Layout and Flow:''' [[Reppu Hijiri]], [[Aysun Demiir]], [[Xenedra Ambreaus]]

==''Character Influences and Other Tidbits''==
:*Jari's primary character concept is pretty much summed up by the [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/KnightInSourArmor Knight in Sour Armor] trope, along with Kent M. Kieth's [http://www.paradoxicalcommandments.com Paradoxical Commandments]

| colspan="2" width="20%" |
{{Infobox-character
| name = Jariana Rinjahl
| image = Jari_Basic.jpg
| imagewidth =
| caption =
| title =
| gender = Female
| citizenship = Gridania
| race = Miqo'te
| clan = Keeper of the Moon
| server = Balmung
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 24 to 26 or so.
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon<span class="mw-customtoggle-nameday"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-nameday|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-nameday"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">Though she doesn't actually know the date.</div></span>
| stat_3 = Trades
| stat_3_value = Miqo'te-at-Arms<span class="mw-customtoggle-at-arms"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-at-arms|[2]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-at-arms"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">Yes... Miqo'te-at-Arms. *glares* She's not really a knight, and I'm not going to call her a "Man"-at-Arms, that would just be silly! :P</div></span>, Metalworker
| stat_4 = Availability
| stat_4_value = Late Night Pacific Time Zone
}}
<headertabs/>
|}

Jariana Rinjahl

2015-07-21T17:46:12Z

Jariana:

''"Oh by Halone's icy teats, I know exactly what my oaths mean! I've chosen to spend my - what will likely be a very short - life beating my head against a wall.''<br>
''And the Twelve know I'm too much of a fool to step away from that.''<br>
''So, if I want to enjoy a drink or seven, limber up with a bit of a spar, or limber up in other ways ...if you know what I mean… Godsdamnit I will!"''
<br>
<br>

{| width="100%"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| colspan="8" width="80%" |
=Biographical Information=
==''General''==
:'''Given Name:''' Jariana Rinjahl
:'''Pronunciation:''' ''[JAHR-i-ah-na RIHN-ja(h)l]''
:'''Nicknames:''' Jari
:'''Place of Birth:''' The Wilds of the Twelveswood
:'''Current Residence:''' Travelling, having given up her previous room at the Crystalline HQ.
:'''Employer:''' [http://www.crystalline-rp.net/ Crystalline]
:'''Marital Status:''' Free

==''Appearance''==
:'''Height:''' 4 fulms 10 ilms (Something she regularly grumbles about.)
:'''Weight:''' About average for her height (and how dare you ask!)
:'''Body:''' Jari is exceptionally well toned, with a very lean musculature and a slightly larger than average bust. Overall she has much the look and physical poise of a gymnast.
:'''Hair:''' A little past shoulder length, but typically pulled back into a simple ponytail or braid. The color itself is a mixture of red and black.
:'''Eyes:''' A very dark red with large round pupils.
:'''Skin:''' Tanned, with almost a tawny hue.
:'''Scars and Markings:''' Jariana sports a fairly standard set of light markings on her face, typical of the families of Keepers in the Shroud. Her body is mostly free of scars, with the most obvious being some light ones across her forearms and shoulders. Her ears are pierced, which she now uses for pearls, though previously it had just been for a simple pair of earrings or two. Like many other Keepers she has a longer set of canines, which she occasionally shows off when smirking or smiling.
:'''Clothing:''' If out 'on the job', Jari has begun to forgo the the lighter coat of plates she has used previously to a more complete suit of plate armor, due to more work in enclosed spaces where movement is limited. If in civilian clothes, her preferred dress is a simple tunic and long boots. Regardless of situation, she has nothing against showing off a hint of skin here and there, though nothing too overt. One constant however, is she is rarely seen without her sword<span class="mw-customtoggle-blade"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-blade|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-blade"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">The sword Jari typically uses is a war blade of the hand-and-a-half variety (a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longsword longsword] by the general definition, but some of you tabletop roleplayers may know them as bastard swords.) However, if a full on battlefield sword is not appropriate, she is sometimes convinced to carry something more courtly, such as a rapier or, if all else fails, a small sword.</div></span> at her hip, and getting her to give it up, even where it is definitely not appropriate, can be a struggle.
:'''Voice:''' Feminine overall with a medium timbre. Her accent is rather clear, showing many of the hallmarks of someone who has been educated formally at least a little.
[[file:Jariana_Rinjahl_Signature.png|300px|thumb|center|Jariana's signature.]]

=Abilities=
==''Physical Training''==
{| width="100%"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| width="30%" |
:*Swordplay, armored and unarmored, one or two handed.
:*Grappling, armored and unarmored
:*Daggers, as a secondary weapon
:*Basic use of Polearms/Poleaxes.
| width="35%" |
:'''Preferences/Strengths:'''
::Jariana is first and foremost a swordswoman, with supplementary training to support her general usefulness as a front-line battlefield fighter. Her style has been described as a 'brutal dance', her strikes always efficient and well measured, balancing power and speed.<span class="mw-customtoggle-style"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-style|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-style"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">Jari's combat style is roughly based on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_school_of_fencing German School of Swordplay] following the traditions of master Johannes Liechtenauer through masters Sigmund Ringeck and Hans Talhoffer. Her training is meant to be similar to a 15th century man-at-arms, as described by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Talhoffer#Works Talhoffer's works] and other sources. Examples of the style can be seen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjT4JepA-Vc here] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln94E9AGYTc here].</div></span>
| width="35%" |
:'''Aversions/Weaknesses:'''
::She can fire an arrow... sorta... in a general direction... at times. Maybe. While she is well trained in grappling, she is no pugilist, as fighting with one's fists is not terribly effective against armor in her mind.
|}

==''Magical Training''==
{| width="100%"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| width="30%" |
:*Defensive and Healing Magics
:*Basics of Conjury
:*Aetherically tuned
| width="35%" |
:'''Preferences/Strengths:'''
::Jariana is trained in the basics of aetheric healing and defense. She is also able to sense aetheric concentrations and movements, describing them as a 'song'.
| width="35%" |
:'''Aversions/Weaknesses:'''
::Offensive magics baffle her currently and her aetheric senses require complete concentration on her part, making them significantly less effective in combat.
|}

==''Crafting''==
{| width="100%"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| width="30%" |
:*Armorer
:*Blacksmith/Weaponsmith
| width="35%" |
:'''Preferences/Strengths:'''
::Jari enjoys working with metal, a love she picked up from watching her father at the forge. She specializes in weapons and armor, but has occasionally made something of a more artistic flair here and there.
| width="35%" |
:'''Aversions/Weaknesses:'''
::She does not care much for anything outside of the black metals, so does very little with softer precious ones. Her focus on the work can at times lead to unfortunate accidents involving burned clothes and singed hair.
|}

=Traits and Tendencies=
==''Personality (Character Diamond)''<span class="mw-customtoggle-diamond"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-diamond|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-diamond"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">I take no credit for the idea of character diamonds, as they are something I ran into while roleplaying in Guild Wars 2. A full introduction can be found [http://www.guildwars2roleplayers.com/forum/m/2737230/viewthread/4842333-character-diamonds here]. It is of course not a full description of Jariana's personality, however it is a good basic starting point.</div></span>==
{| width="100%"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| width="20%" |
[[file:Jariana_Bust_Uielyave.png|210px|thumb|left|Jariana by [http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9293&pid=130449#pid130449 Uielyave]]]
| width="80%" |
:'''REALIST''' - Jari has a firm grasp on what it means to be blade sworn to the service of the Twelve. Dead miqo’te walking. In her mind, the question is not ‘if’ she will die, but ‘when’. And she knows the answer to be ‘soon’. In addition to this rather fatalistic point of view, she sees her actions as having little ability to change the world as a whole. Even if the Garlean Empire fell, the Beastmen were pacified, and the Primals were wrapped up neatly, there would always be some other evil to face down, even if it was just spawned by the little flecks of darkness that every being carries.

:'''DRIVEN''' - Despite her realistic outlook (or perhaps because of it) Jari fulfills her duties in the face of any odds. Showing compassion for the beaten or defending the weak isn’t something she does for recognition or praise, some hope for some reward, or a desire to see the world a better place. Rather she faces her duties simply because it is the right thing to do.

:'''HEDONISTIC''' - The other outcome from her outlook on life besides her drive to do good, is Jari is a hedonist at heart. Within the bounds set by her code (and not a step over) the young fighter will merrily find all sorts of (legal) ways to enjoy herself.

:'''INQUISITIVE''' - Despite constantly staring into the shadow and darkness of the life around her, Jari has a deep love for the world she lives in. Yes, it is flawed, but it is beautiful in its broken state. As such, she has an insatiable curiosity for everything around her. The natural world, magic, technology, all of it will gladly be peered at, poked, prodded, and understood. At least as best as she can. And often with a sarcastic quip for good measure.
|}
==''Likes and Dislikes''==
(WIP)

==''Religion and Morality''==
:Jariana is sworn to the Twelve, and as such is sworn in service to the peoples of Eorzea and Hydaelyn in general. Her devout belief in the deities, along with her martial training, have led some to call her a Free Paladin or some sort of martial zealot. Both are titles she shrugs at, preferring to just be called an adventurer if a label is needed. Out of the Twelve she does feel a connection to Nymeia, the interactions of the Spinner's tapestry always interesting to her, but she recognizes and prays to all them relatively equally.

:More generally, Jari is honest and forthright with others, and will always strive to fulfill any commitment she makes, no matter how small. The oaths she has taken are paramount to her and she recognizes the need for general law for communities to even attempt to survive (not that they necessarily will.) While she will complain (and often believes the effort will have no lasting effect) she is also generally helpful and kind where she can be, often going to great lengths for beings she barely knows. Overall she does what she believes to be right for the sake of doing it, caring little for the recognition of her fellows or even of her gods.

:'''(Relative) Alignment:''' Lawful Good<span class="mw-customtoggle-align"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-align|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-align"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">I rather dislike the description given [http://easydamus.com/lawfulgood.html here], mainly because I feel the 'bad' behaviors listed are a bit too overblown in many contexts, as well as Jari will always focus on the 'Good' portion of the alignment over the 'Lawful' part, at least in respect to the laws of governments and communities. The description given, at least in my opinion, edges into the [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LawfulStupid Lawful Stupid] realm, which I feel doesn't fit Jari's personality. Along with the wonderful issue of applying a decades old alignment system to a world where it doesn't necessarily make full sense all the time is a bit difficult.</div></span>

=History=
==''General History''==
((WIP. I'm still not absolutely certain how I'd like to go about displaying this, so leaving it somewhat empty for now.))

=Relationships=

==''Family''==
:'''Mother''' - Senah Rinjahl
::Leader of a small group of Keepers who live in the wilds of the Shrouds. An isolationist as heart, she keeps her little group apart from Gridania. A talented Conjurer as well.

:'''Father''' - Maldah’a Zaranj ''(Deceased)''
::A traveling blacksmith and Senah's only mate. Disappeared at the time of the Calamity, and has been presumed deceased.

:'''Sister''' - Tahla Rinjahl ''(Deceased)''
::Healer and presumed next in line to the family leadership after Jari's split with her mother. Was killed in the turmoil after the Calamity.

==''Friends and Acquaintances''<span class="mw-customtoggle-friends"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-friends|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-friends"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">All information here is OOC (despite Jari being a fairly open book) and I request that it not be used inappropriately. Also, Jari - just like anyone else - makes a slew of mistakes in her characterization of others, and this is not my personal opinion of anyone or their characters.</div></span>==
:[[Cartie Grimshadow]] - Cartie is a curious case for Jari. She respects her as a potent member of the company and enjoys the conversations they've had, however she is wary of her aetheric studies.
:[[Costia Demora]] - Jari respected Costia as a former leader of Crystalline and as a fellow swordswoman. She currently regrets not being able to spar with her before she left for parts unknown.
:[[Eva Ianeira]] - Being sworn to the Twelve herself, Jari holds Eva in the highest regard as a Prioress. Of course that doesn't mean she may not disagree with the Elezen on the meanings and practice of their teachings.
:[[John Spiegel]] - John's standing within the company and ability cannot be denied. However, Jari does wonder at times about his motivations, especially with regards to fellow company members.
:[[K'hylia Fhey]] - K'hylia is an irrepressible flirt, and Jari enjoys every moment of their thinly veiled conversations. She's become very friendly with the Seeker, particularly after the company's training in Costa del Sol.
:[[Reppu Hijiri]] - Jari is somewhat undecided on Reppu. Her charisma and ability to gather followers is impressive, and she does consider the curious Miqo'te a friend. However, the fact that she carries several secrets worries her.
:[[Turk Kalahai]] - As one of her fellow trainers, Jari enjoys working with Turk and highly respects both his martial and aetheric abilities. Her upbringing does leave her naturally wary of his ties to the Twin Adders, despite her good standing with the Grand Company.
:[[Vetiver Kaji]] - Jari is incredibly respectful of and curious about Vetiver as she is the healer who treated her after a recent and rather severe injury.
:[[Yashaix Ki'lari]] - Ki'lari is... interesting. Jari works closely with her as one of the trainers for Crystalline, and considers her a friend and ally, however they do regularly disagree on methods and goals.
==''Enemies''==
:[http://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/pages/Category:Beast_Tribes#Ixal_Tribes Ixal] - While not bloodthirsty in any right, her previous "interactions" with this Beast Tribe in particular has left her particularly guarded toward them as a whole.

=Rumors=
==''Commonly Heard Rumors''==
:*"Have you seen her drink? For someone 'Sworn to the Twelve' that Miqo'te seems to be in her cups more often than not." - '''Random Barfly'''
:*"That idiot of a sellsword cleared out a whole nest of Peiste for me for nothing more than a drink or two! Cheap labor while she still breathes." - '''Ul'dahn Merchant'''
:*"She seems to enjoy her time behind closed doors with those with 'loose morals' if you catch my drift. Doesn't seem to prefer the boys over the girls though." - '''Lominsian Dockworker'''
==''Occasionally Heard Rumors''==
:*"Count the empty flagons after she's had her fill at the bar. Never more than seven. Odd eh?" - '''Gridanian Barkeep'''
:*"I saw her training with the gladiators in Ul'dah once. Shame I never saw her on the 'Sands." - '''Bloodsands Fan'''
:*"Once saw her walking about with one of those masks the forest Miqo'te wear. Never took her as forest-born." - '''Gridanian Refugee'''

==''Rarely Heard Rumors''==
:*"Heard she lost her kid sister in the moons after the Calamity. She's never said how as far as I know." - '''Adder's Sergeant'''
:*"She pays in full every time, helps the workers out with a bit of Conjury, and I can't fault having a friendly blade on hand sometimes." - '''Lominsian Madame'''

==''Player Rumors''<span class="mw-customtoggle-pcrumors"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-pcrumors|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-pcrumors"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">Feel free to add to this section whatever you'd like, true or false, just keep it IC please.</div></span>==


=Acknowledgements=
==''Wiki Inspiration and Design''==
:'''General Template Design:''' Modified from [[User:FreelanceWizard|FreelanceWizard]]
:'''Layout and Flow:''' [[Reppu Hijiri]], [[Aysun Demiir]], [[Xenedra Ambreaus]]

==''Character Influences and Other Tidbits''==
:*Jari's primary character concept is pretty much summed up by the [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/KnightInSourArmor Knight in Sour Armor] trope, along with Kent M. Kieth's [http://www.paradoxicalcommandments.com Paradoxical Commandments]

| colspan="2" width="20%" |
{{Infobox-character
| name = Jariana Rinjahl
| image = Jari_Basic.jpg
| imagewidth =
| caption =
| title =
| gender = Female
| citizenship = Gridania
| race = Miqo'te
| clan = Keeper of the Moon
| server = Balmung
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 24 to 26 or so.
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon<span class="mw-customtoggle-nameday"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-nameday|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-nameday"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">Though she doesn't actually know the date.</div></span>
| stat_3 = Trades
| stat_3_value = Miqo'te-at-Arms<span class="mw-customtoggle-at-arms"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-at-arms|[2]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-at-arms"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">Yes... Miqo'te-at-Arms. *glares* She's not really a knight, and I'm not going to call her a "Man"-at-Arms, that would just be silly! :P</div></span>, Metalworker
| stat_4 = Availability
| stat_4_value = Late Night Pacific Time Zone
}}
<headertabs/>
|}

Jariana Rinjahl

2015-07-09T06:11:04Z

Jariana: /* Acknowledgements */ Updating an out of date link.

''"Oh by Halone's icy teats, I know exactly what my oaths mean! I've chosen to spend my - what will likely be a very short - life beating my head against a wall.''<br>
''And the Twelve know I'm too much of a fool to step away from that.''<br>
''So, if I want to enjoy a drink or seven, limber up with a bit of a spar, or limber up in other ways ...if you know what I mean… Godsdamnit I will!"''
<br>
<br>

{| width="100%"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| colspan="8" width="80%" |
=Biographical Information=
==''General''==
:'''Given Name:''' Jariana Rinjahl
:'''Pronunciation:''' ''[JAHR-i-ah-na RIHN-ja(h)l]''
:'''Nicknames:''' Jari
:'''Place of Birth:''' The Wilds of the Twelveswood
:'''Current Residence:''' Travelling, having given up her previous room at the Crystalline HQ.
:'''Employer:''' [http://www.crystalline-rp.net/ Crystalline]
:'''Marital Status:''' Free

==''Appearance''==
:'''Height:''' 4 fulms 10 ilms (Something she regularly grumbles about.)
:'''Weight:''' About average for her height (and how dare you ask!)
:'''Body:''' Jari is exceptionally well toned, with a very lean musculature and a slightly larger than average bust. Overall she has much the look and physical poise of a gymnast.
:'''Hair:''' A little past shoulder length, but typically pulled back into a simple ponytail or braid. The color itself is a mixture of red and black.
:'''Eyes:''' A very dark red with large round pupils.
:'''Skin:''' Tanned, with almost a tawny hue.
:'''Scars and Markings:''' Jariana sports a fairly standard set of light markings on her face, typical of the families of Keepers in the Shroud. Her body is mostly free of scars, with the most obvious being some light ones across her forearms and shoulders. Her ears are pierced, which she now uses for pearls, though previously it had just been for a simple pair of earrings or two. Like many other Keepers she has a longer set of canines, which she occasionally shows off when smirking or smiling.
:'''Clothing:''' If out 'on the job', Jari has begun to forgo the the lighter coat of plates she has used previously to a more complete suit of plate armor, due to more work in enclosed spaces where movement is limited. If in civilian clothes, her preferred dress is a simple tunic and long boots. Regardless of situation, she has nothing against showing off a hint of skin here and there, though nothing too overt. One constant however, is she is rarely seen without her sword<span class="mw-customtoggle-blade"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-blade|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-blade"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">The sword Jari typically uses is a war blade of the hand-and-a-half variety (a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longsword longsword] by the general definition, but some of you tabletop roleplayers may know them as bastard swords.) However, if a full on battlefield sword is not appropriate, she is sometimes convinced to carry something more courtly, such as a rapier or, if all else fails, a small sword.</div></span> at her hip, and getting her to give it up, even where it is definitely not appropriate, can be a struggle.
:'''Voice:''' Feminine overall with a medium timbre. Her accent is rather clear, showing many of the hallmarks of someone who has been educated formally at least a little.
[[file:Jariana_Rinjahl_Signature.png|300px|thumb|center|Jariana's signature.]]

=Abilities=
==''Physical Training''==
{| width="100%"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| width="30%" |
:*Swordplay, armored and unarmored, one or two handed.
:*Grappling, armored and unarmored
:*Daggers, as a secondary weapon
:*Basic use of Polearms/Poleaxes.
| width="35%" |
:'''Preferences/Strengths:'''
::Jariana is first and foremost a swordswoman, with supplementary training to support her general usefulness as a front-line battlefield fighter. Her style has been described as a 'brutal dance', her strikes always efficient and well measured, balancing power and speed.<span class="mw-customtoggle-style"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-style|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-style"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">Jari's combat style is roughly based on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_school_of_fencing German School of Swordplay] following the traditions of master Johannes Liechtenauer through masters Sigmund Ringeck and Hans Talhoffer. Her training is meant to be similar to a 15th century man-at-arms, as described by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Talhoffer#Works Talhoffer's works] and other sources. Examples of the style can be seen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjT4JepA-Vc here] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln94E9AGYTc here].</div></span>
| width="35%" |
:'''Aversions/Weaknesses:'''
::She can fire an arrow... sorta... in a general direction... at times. Maybe. While she is well trained in grappling, she is no pugilist, as fighting with one's fists is not terribly effective against armor in her mind.
|}

==''Magical Training''==
{| width="100%"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| width="30%" |
:*Defensive and Healing Magics
:*Basics of Conjury
:*Aetherically tuned
| width="35%" |
:'''Preferences/Strengths:'''
::Jariana is trained in the basics of aetheric healing and defense. She is also able to sense aetheric concentrations and movements, describing them as a 'song'.
| width="35%" |
:'''Aversions/Weaknesses:'''
::Offensive magics baffle her currently and her aetheric senses require complete concentration on her part, making them significantly less effective in combat.
|}

==''Crafting''==
{| width="100%"
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:*Armorer
:*Blacksmith/Weaponsmith
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:'''Preferences/Strengths:'''
::Jari enjoys working with metal, a love she picked up from watching her father at the forge. She specializes in weapons and armor, but has occasionally made something of a more artistic flair here and there.
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:'''Aversions/Weaknesses:'''
::She does not care much for anything outside of the black metals, so does very little with softer precious ones. Her focus on the work can at times lead to unfortunate accidents involving burned clothes and singed hair.
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=Traits and Tendencies=
==''Personality (Character Diamond)''<span class="mw-customtoggle-diamond"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-diamond|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-diamond"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">I take no credit for the idea of character diamonds, as they are something I ran into while roleplaying in Guild Wars 2. A full introduction can be found [http://www.guildwars2roleplayers.com/forum/m/2737230/viewthread/4842333-character-diamonds here]. It is of course not a full description of Jariana's personality, however it is a good basic starting point.</div></span>==
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[[file:Jariana_Bust_Uielyave.png|210px|thumb|left|Jariana by [http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9293&pid=130449#pid130449 Uielyave]]]
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:'''REALIST''' - Jari has a firm grasp on what it means to be blade sworn to the service of the Twelve. Dead miqo’te walking. In her mind, the question is not ‘if’ she will die, but ‘when’. And she knows the answer to be ‘soon’. In addition to this rather fatalistic point of view, she sees her actions as having little ability to change the world as a whole. Even if the Garlean Empire fell, the Beastmen were pacified, and the Primals were wrapped up neatly, there would always be some other evil to face down, even if it was just spawned by the little flecks of darkness that every being carries.

:'''DRIVEN''' - Despite her realistic outlook (or perhaps because of it) Jari fulfills her duties in the face of any odds. Showing compassion for the beaten or defending the weak isn’t something she does for recognition or praise, some hope for some reward, or a desire to see the world a better place. Rather she faces her duties simply because it is the right thing to do.

:'''HEDONISTIC''' - The other outcome from her outlook on life besides her drive to do good, is Jari is a hedonist at heart. Within the bounds set by her code (and not a step over) the young fighter will merrily find all sorts of (legal) ways to enjoy herself.

:'''INQUISITIVE''' - Despite constantly staring into the shadow and darkness of the life around her, Jari has a deep love for the world she lives in. Yes, it is flawed, but it is beautiful in its broken state. As such, she has an insatiable curiosity for everything around her. The natural world, magic, technology, all of it will gladly be peered at, poked, prodded, and understood. At least as best as she can. And often with a sarcastic quip for good measure.
|}
==''Likes and Dislikes''==
(WIP)

==''Religion and Morality''==
:Jariana is sworn to the Twelve, and as such is sworn in service to the peoples of Eorzea and Hydaelyn in general. Her devout belief in the deities, along with her martial training, have led some to call her a Free Paladin or some sort of martial zealot. Both are titles she shrugs at, preferring to just be called an adventurer if a label is needed. Out of the Twelve she does feel a connection to Nymeia, the interactions of the Spinner's tapestry always interesting to her, but she recognizes and prays to all them relatively equally.

:More generally, Jari is honest and forthright with others, and will always strive to fulfill any commitment she makes, no matter how small. The oaths she has taken are paramount to her and she recognizes the need for general law for communities to even attempt to survive (not that they necessarily will.) While she will complain (and often believes the effort will have no lasting effect) she is also generally helpful and kind where she can be, often going to great lengths for beings she barely knows. Overall she does what she believes to be right for the sake of doing it, caring little for the recognition of her fellows or even of her gods.

:'''(Relative) Alignment:''' Lawful Good<span class="mw-customtoggle-align"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-align|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-align"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">I rather dislike the description given [http://easydamus.com/lawfulgood.html here], mainly because I feel the 'bad' behaviors listed are a bit too overblown in many contexts, as well as Jari will always focus on the 'Good' portion of the alignment over the 'Lawful' part, at least in respect to the laws of governments and communities. The description given, at least in my opinion, edges into the [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LawfulStupid Lawful Stupid] realm, which I feel doesn't fit Jari's personality. Along with the wonderful issue of applying a decades old alignment system to a world where it doesn't necessarily make full sense all the time is a bit difficult.</div></span>

=History=
==''General History''==
((WIP. I'm still not absolutely certain how I'd like to go about displaying this, so leaving it somewhat empty for now.))

=Relationships=

==''Family''==
:'''Mother''' - Senah Rinjahl
::Leader of a small group of Keepers who live in the wilds of the Shrouds. An isolationist as heart, she keeps her little group apart from Gridania. A talented Conjurer as well.

:'''Father''' - Maldah’a Zaranj ''(Deceased)''
::A traveling blacksmith and Senah's only mate. Disappeared at the time of the Calamity, and has been presumed deceased.

:'''Sister''' - Tahla Rinjahl ''(Deceased)''
::Healer and presumed next in line to the family leadership after Jari's split with her mother. Was killed in the turmoil after the Calamity.

==''Friends and Acquaintances''<span class="mw-customtoggle-friends"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-friends|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-friends"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">All information here is OOC (despite Jari being a fairly open book) and I request that it not be used inappropriately. Also, Jari - just like anyone else - makes a slew of mistakes in her characterization of others, and this is not my personal opinion of anyone or their characters.</div></span>==
:[[Cartie Grimshadow]] - Cartie is a curious case for Jari. She respects her as a potent member of the company and enjoys the conversations they've had, however she is wary of her aetheric studies.
:[[Costia Demora]] - Jari respected Costia as a former leader of Crystalline and as a fellow swordswoman. She currently regrets not being able to spar with her before she left for parts unknown.
:[[Eva Ianeira]] - Being sworn to the Twelve herself, Jari holds Eva in the highest regard as a Prioress. Of course that doesn't mean she may not disagree with the Elezen on the meanings and practice of their teachings.
:[[John Spiegel]] - John's standing within the company and ability cannot be denied. However, Jari does wonder at times about his motivations, especially with regards to fellow company members.
:[[K'hylia Fhey]] - K'hylia is an irrepressible flirt, and Jari enjoys every moment of their thinly veiled conversations. She's become very friendly with the Seeker, particularly after the company's training in Costa del Sol.
:[[Reppu Hijiri]] - Jari is somewhat undecided on Reppu. Her charisma and ability to gather followers is impressive, and she does consider the curious Miqo'te a friend. However, the fact that she carries several secrets worries her.
:[[Turk Kalahai]] - As one of her fellow trainers, Jari enjoys working with Turk and highly respects both his martial and aetheric abilities. Her upbringing does leave her naturally wary of his ties to the Twin Adders, despite her good standing with the Grand Company.
:[[Vetiver Kaji]] - Jari is incredibly respectful of and curious about Vetiver as she is the healer who treated her after a recent and rather severe injury.
:[[Yashaix Ki'lari]] - Ki'lari is... interesting. Jari works closely with her as one of the trainers for Crystalline, and considers her a friend and ally, however they do regularly disagree on methods and goals.
==''Enemies''==
:[http://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/pages/Category:Beast_Tribes#Ixal_Tribes Ixal] - While not bloodthirsty in any right, her previous "interactions" with this Beast Tribe in particular has left her particularly guarded toward them as a whole.

=Rumors=
==''Commonly Heard Rumors''==
:*"Have you seen her drink? For someone 'Sworn to the Twelve' that Miqo'te seems to be in her cups more often than not." - '''Random Barfly'''
:*"That idiot of a sellsword cleared out a whole nest of Peiste for me for nothing more than a drink or two! Cheap labor while she still breathes." - '''Ul'dahn Merchant'''
:*"She seems to enjoy her time behind closed doors with those with 'loose morals' if you catch my drift. Doesn't seem to prefer the boys over the girls though." - '''Lominsian Dockworker'''
==''Occasionally Heard Rumors''==
:*"Count the empty flagons after she's had her fill at the bar. Never more than seven. Odd eh?" - '''Gridanian Barkeep'''
:*"I saw her training with the gladiators in Ul'dah once. Shame I never saw her on the 'Sands." - '''Bloodsands Fan'''
:*"Once saw her walking about with one of those masks the forest Miqo'te wear. Never took her as forest-born." - '''Gridanian Refugee'''

==''Rarely Heard Rumors''==
:*"Heard she lost her kid sister in the moons after the Calamity. She's never said how as far as I know." - '''Adder's Sergeant'''
:*"She pays in full every time, helps the workers out with a bit of Conjury, and I can't fault having a friendly blade on hand sometimes." - '''Lominsian Madame'''

==''Player Rumors''<span class="mw-customtoggle-pcrumors"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-pcrumors|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-pcrumors"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">Feel free to add to this section whatever you'd like, true or false, just keep it IC please.</div></span>==


=Acknowledgements=
==''Wiki Inspiration and Design''==
:'''General Template Design:''' Modified from [[User:FreelanceWizard|FreelanceWizard]]
:'''Layout and Flow:''' [[Reppu Hijiri]], [[Aysun Demiir]], [[Xenedra Ambreaus]]

==''Character Influences and Other Tidbits''==
:*Jari's primary character concept is pretty much summed up by the [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/KnightInSourArmor Knight in Sour Armor] trope, along with Kent M. Kieth's [http://www.paradoxicalcommandments.com Paradoxical Commandments]

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| gender = Female
| citizenship = Gridania
| race = Miqo'te
| clan = Keeper of the Moon
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 24 to 26 or so.
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon<span class="mw-customtoggle-nameday"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-nameday|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-nameday"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">Though she doesn't actually know the date.</div></span>
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| stat_3_value = Miqo'te-at-Arms<span class="mw-customtoggle-at-arms"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-at-arms|[2]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-at-arms"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">Yes... Miqo'te-at-Arms. *glares* She's not really a knight, and I'm not going to call her a "Man"-at-Arms, that would just be silly! :P</div></span>, Metalworker
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[[Category:Balmung]]

Jariana Rinjahl

2015-06-19T04:41:56Z

Jariana: Minor updates as 3.0 approaches.

''"Oh by Halone's icy teats, I know exactly what my oaths mean! I've chosen to spend my - what will likely be a very short - life beating my head against a wall.''<br>
''And the Twelve know I'm too much of a fool to step away from that.''<br>
''So, if I want to enjoy a drink or seven, limber up with a bit of a spar, or limber up in other ways ...if you know what I mean… Godsdamnit I will!"''
<br>
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=Biographical Information=
==''General''==
:'''Given Name:''' Jariana Rinjahl
:'''Pronunciation:''' ''[JAHR-i-ah-na RIHN-ja(h)l]''
:'''Nicknames:''' Jari
:'''Place of Birth:''' The Wilds of the Twelveswood
:'''Current Residence:''' Travelling, having given up her previous room at the Crystalline HQ.
:'''Employer:''' [http://www.crystalline-rp.net/ Crystalline]
:'''Marital Status:''' Free

==''Appearance''==
:'''Height:''' 4 fulms 10 ilms (Something she regularly grumbles about.)
:'''Weight:''' About average for her height (and how dare you ask!)
:'''Body:''' Jari is exceptionally well toned, with a very lean musculature and a slightly larger than average bust. Overall she has much the look and physical poise of a gymnast.
:'''Hair:''' A little past shoulder length, but typically pulled back into a simple ponytail or braid. The color itself is a mixture of red and black.
:'''Eyes:''' A very dark red with large round pupils.
:'''Skin:''' Tanned, with almost a tawny hue.
:'''Scars and Markings:''' Jariana sports a fairly standard set of light markings on her face, typical of the families of Keepers in the Shroud. Her body is mostly free of scars, with the most obvious being some light ones across her forearms and shoulders. Her ears are pierced, which she now uses for pearls, though previously it had just been for a simple pair of earrings or two. Like many other Keepers she has a longer set of canines, which she occasionally shows off when smirking or smiling.
:'''Clothing:''' If out 'on the job', Jari has begun to forgo the the lighter coat of plates she has used previously to a more complete suit of plate armor, due to more work in enclosed spaces where movement is limited. If in civilian clothes, her preferred dress is a simple tunic and long boots. Regardless of situation, she has nothing against showing off a hint of skin here and there, though nothing too overt. One constant however, is she is rarely seen without her sword<span class="mw-customtoggle-blade"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-blade|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-blade"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">The sword Jari typically uses is a war blade of the hand-and-a-half variety (a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longsword longsword] by the general definition, but some of you tabletop roleplayers may know them as bastard swords.) However, if a full on battlefield sword is not appropriate, she is sometimes convinced to carry something more courtly, such as a rapier or, if all else fails, a small sword.</div></span> at her hip, and getting her to give it up, even where it is definitely not appropriate, can be a struggle.
:'''Voice:''' Feminine overall with a medium timbre. Her accent is rather clear, showing many of the hallmarks of someone who has been educated formally at least a little.
[[file:Jariana_Rinjahl_Signature.png|300px|thumb|center|Jariana's signature.]]

=Abilities=
==''Physical Training''==
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:*Swordplay, armored and unarmored, one or two handed.
:*Grappling, armored and unarmored
:*Daggers, as a secondary weapon
:*Basic use of Polearms/Poleaxes.
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:'''Preferences/Strengths:'''
::Jariana is first and foremost a swordswoman, with supplementary training to support her general usefulness as a front-line battlefield fighter. Her style has been described as a 'brutal dance', her strikes always efficient and well measured, balancing power and speed.<span class="mw-customtoggle-style"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-style|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-style"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">Jari's combat style is roughly based on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_school_of_fencing German School of Swordplay] following the traditions of master Johannes Liechtenauer through masters Sigmund Ringeck and Hans Talhoffer. Her training is meant to be similar to a 15th century man-at-arms, as described by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Talhoffer#Works Talhoffer's works] and other sources. Examples of the style can be seen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjT4JepA-Vc here] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln94E9AGYTc here].</div></span>
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:'''Aversions/Weaknesses:'''
::She can fire an arrow... sorta... in a general direction... at times. Maybe. While she is well trained in grappling, she is no pugilist, as fighting with one's fists is not terribly effective against armor in her mind.
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==''Magical Training''==
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:*Defensive and Healing Magics
:*Basics of Conjury
:*Aetherically tuned
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:'''Preferences/Strengths:'''
::Jariana is trained in the basics of aetheric healing and defense. She is also able to sense aetheric concentrations and movements, describing them as a 'song'.
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:'''Aversions/Weaknesses:'''
::Offensive magics baffle her currently and her aetheric senses require complete concentration on her part, making them significantly less effective in combat.
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==''Crafting''==
{| width="100%"
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:*Armorer
:*Blacksmith/Weaponsmith
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:'''Preferences/Strengths:'''
::Jari enjoys working with metal, a love she picked up from watching her father at the forge. She specializes in weapons and armor, but has occasionally made something of a more artistic flair here and there.
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:'''Aversions/Weaknesses:'''
::She does not care much for anything outside of the black metals, so does very little with softer precious ones. Her focus on the work can at times lead to unfortunate accidents involving burned clothes and singed hair.
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=Traits and Tendencies=
==''Personality (Character Diamond)''<span class="mw-customtoggle-diamond"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-diamond|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-diamond"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">I take no credit for the idea of character diamonds, as they are something I ran into while roleplaying in Guild Wars 2. A full introduction can be found [http://www.guildwars2roleplayers.com/forum/m/2737230/viewthread/4842333-character-diamonds here]. It is of course not a full description of Jariana's personality, however it is a good basic starting point.</div></span>==
{| width="100%"
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[[file:Jariana_Bust_Uielyave.png|210px|thumb|left|Jariana by [http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=9293&pid=130449#pid130449 Uielyave]]]
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:'''REALIST''' - Jari has a firm grasp on what it means to be blade sworn to the service of the Twelve. Dead miqo’te walking. In her mind, the question is not ‘if’ she will die, but ‘when’. And she knows the answer to be ‘soon’. In addition to this rather fatalistic point of view, she sees her actions as having little ability to change the world as a whole. Even if the Garlean Empire fell, the Beastmen were pacified, and the Primals were wrapped up neatly, there would always be some other evil to face down, even if it was just spawned by the little flecks of darkness that every being carries.

:'''DRIVEN''' - Despite her realistic outlook (or perhaps because of it) Jari fulfills her duties in the face of any odds. Showing compassion for the beaten or defending the weak isn’t something she does for recognition or praise, some hope for some reward, or a desire to see the world a better place. Rather she faces her duties simply because it is the right thing to do.

:'''HEDONISTIC''' - The other outcome from her outlook on life besides her drive to do good, is Jari is a hedonist at heart. Within the bounds set by her code (and not a step over) the young fighter will merrily find all sorts of (legal) ways to enjoy herself.

:'''INQUISITIVE''' - Despite constantly staring into the shadow and darkness of the life around her, Jari has a deep love for the world she lives in. Yes, it is flawed, but it is beautiful in its broken state. As such, she has an insatiable curiosity for everything around her. The natural world, magic, technology, all of it will gladly be peered at, poked, prodded, and understood. At least as best as she can. And often with a sarcastic quip for good measure.
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==''Likes and Dislikes''==
(WIP)

==''Religion and Morality''==
:Jariana is sworn to the Twelve, and as such is sworn in service to the peoples of Eorzea and Hydaelyn in general. Her devout belief in the deities, along with her martial training, have led some to call her a Free Paladin or some sort of martial zealot. Both are titles she shrugs at, preferring to just be called an adventurer if a label is needed. Out of the Twelve she does feel a connection to Nymeia, the interactions of the Spinner's tapestry always interesting to her, but she recognizes and prays to all them relatively equally.

:More generally, Jari is honest and forthright with others, and will always strive to fulfill any commitment she makes, no matter how small. The oaths she has taken are paramount to her and she recognizes the need for general law for communities to even attempt to survive (not that they necessarily will.) While she will complain (and often believes the effort will have no lasting effect) she is also generally helpful and kind where she can be, often going to great lengths for beings she barely knows. Overall she does what she believes to be right for the sake of doing it, caring little for the recognition of her fellows or even of her gods.

:'''(Relative) Alignment:''' Lawful Good<span class="mw-customtoggle-align"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-align|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-align"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">I rather dislike the description given [http://easydamus.com/lawfulgood.html here], mainly because I feel the 'bad' behaviors listed are a bit too overblown in many contexts, as well as Jari will always focus on the 'Good' portion of the alignment over the 'Lawful' part, at least in respect to the laws of governments and communities. The description given, at least in my opinion, edges into the [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LawfulStupid Lawful Stupid] realm, which I feel doesn't fit Jari's personality. Along with the wonderful issue of applying a decades old alignment system to a world where it doesn't necessarily make full sense all the time is a bit difficult.</div></span>

=History=
==''General History''==
((WIP. I'm still not absolutely certain how I'd like to go about displaying this, so leaving it somewhat empty for now.))

=Relationships=

==''Family''==
:'''Mother''' - Senah Rinjahl
::Leader of a small group of Keepers who live in the wilds of the Shrouds. An isolationist as heart, she keeps her little group apart from Gridania. A talented Conjurer as well.

:'''Father''' - Maldah’a Zaranj ''(Deceased)''
::A traveling blacksmith and Senah's only mate. Disappeared at the time of the Calamity, and has been presumed deceased.

:'''Sister''' - Tahla Rinjahl ''(Deceased)''
::Healer and presumed next in line to the family leadership after Jari's split with her mother. Was killed in the turmoil after the Calamity.

==''Friends and Acquaintances''<span class="mw-customtoggle-friends"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-friends|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-friends"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">All information here is OOC (despite Jari being a fairly open book) and I request that it not be used inappropriately. Also, Jari - just like anyone else - makes a slew of mistakes in her characterization of others, and this is not my personal opinion of anyone or their characters.</div></span>==
:[[Cartie Grimshadow]] - Cartie is a curious case for Jari. She respects her as a potent member of the company and enjoys the conversations they've had, however she is wary of her aetheric studies.
:[[Costia Demora]] - Jari respected Costia as a former leader of Crystalline and as a fellow swordswoman. She currently regrets not being able to spar with her before she left for parts unknown.
:[[Eva Ianeira]] - Being sworn to the Twelve herself, Jari holds Eva in the highest regard as a Prioress. Of course that doesn't mean she may not disagree with the Elezen on the meanings and practice of their teachings.
:[[John Spiegel]] - John's standing within the company and ability cannot be denied. However, Jari does wonder at times about his motivations, especially with regards to fellow company members.
:[[K'hylia Fhey]] - K'hylia is an irrepressible flirt, and Jari enjoys every moment of their thinly veiled conversations. She's become very friendly with the Seeker, particularly after the company's training in Costa del Sol.
:[[Reppu Hijiri]] - Jari is somewhat undecided on Reppu. Her charisma and ability to gather followers is impressive, and she does consider the curious Miqo'te a friend. However, the fact that she carries several secrets worries her.
:[[Turk Kalahai]] - As one of her fellow trainers, Jari enjoys working with Turk and highly respects both his martial and aetheric abilities. Her upbringing does leave her naturally wary of his ties to the Twin Adders, despite her good standing with the Grand Company.
:[[Vetiver Kaji]] - Jari is incredibly respectful of and curious about Vetiver as she is the healer who treated her after a recent and rather severe injury.
:[[Yashaix Ki'lari]] - Ki'lari is... interesting. Jari works closely with her as one of the trainers for Crystalline, and considers her a friend and ally, however they do regularly disagree on methods and goals.
==''Enemies''==
:[http://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/pages/Category:Beast_Tribes#Ixal_Tribes Ixal] - While not bloodthirsty in any right, her previous "interactions" with this Beast Tribe in particular has left her particularly guarded toward them as a whole.

=Rumors=
==''Commonly Heard Rumors''==
:*"Have you seen her drink? For someone 'Sworn to the Twelve' that Miqo'te seems to be in her cups more often than not." - '''Random Barfly'''
:*"That idiot of a sellsword cleared out a whole nest of Peiste for me for nothing more than a drink or two! Cheap labor while she still breathes." - '''Ul'dahn Merchant'''
:*"She seems to enjoy her time behind closed doors with those with 'loose morals' if you catch my drift. Doesn't seem to prefer the boys over the girls though." - '''Lominsian Dockworker'''
==''Occasionally Heard Rumors''==
:*"Count the empty flagons after she's had her fill at the bar. Never more than seven. Odd eh?" - '''Gridanian Barkeep'''
:*"I saw her training with the gladiators in Ul'dah once. Shame I never saw her on the 'Sands." - '''Bloodsands Fan'''
:*"Once saw her walking about with one of those masks the forest Miqo'te wear. Never took her as forest-born." - '''Gridanian Refugee'''

==''Rarely Heard Rumors''==
:*"Heard she lost her kid sister in the moons after the Calamity. She's never said how as far as I know." - '''Adder's Sergeant'''
:*"She pays in full every time, helps the workers out with a bit of Conjury, and I can't fault having a friendly blade on hand sometimes." - '''Lominsian Madame'''

==''Player Rumors''<span class="mw-customtoggle-pcrumors"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-pcrumors|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-pcrumors"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">Feel free to add to this section whatever you'd like, true or false, just keep it IC please.</div></span>==


=Acknowledgements=
==''Wiki Inspiration and Design''==
:'''General Template Design:''' Modified from [[User:FreelanceWizard|FreelanceWizard]] specifically the sandbox [https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/pages/User:FreelanceWizard/Sandbox1 here]
:'''Layout and Flow:''' [[Reppu Hijiri]], [[Aysun Demiir]], [[Xenedra Ambreaus]]

==''Character Influences and Other Tidbits''==
:*Jari's primary character concept is pretty much summed up by the [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/KnightInSourArmor Knight in Sour Armor] trope, along with Kent M. Kieth's [http://www.paradoxicalcommandments.com Paradoxical Commandments]

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| citizenship = Gridania
| race = Miqo'te
| clan = Keeper of the Moon
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 24 to 26 or so.
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon<span class="mw-customtoggle-nameday"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-nameday|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-nameday"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">Though she doesn't actually know the date.</div></span>
| stat_3 = Trades
| stat_3_value = Miqo'te-at-Arms<span class="mw-customtoggle-at-arms"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-at-arms|[2]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-at-arms"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">Yes... Miqo'te-at-Arms. *glares* She's not really a knight, and I'm not going to call her a "Man"-at-Arms, that would just be silly! :P</div></span>, Metalworker
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[[Category:Balmung]]

User:Jariana/sandbox

2015-06-04T20:14:18Z

Jariana:

Jariana:

''"Oh by Halone's icy teats, I know exactly what my oaths mean! I've chosen to spend my - what will likely be a very short - life beating my head against a wall.''<br>
''And the Twelve know I'm too much of a fool to step away from that.''<br>
''So, if I want to enjoy a drink or seven, limber up with a bit of a spar, or limber up in other ways ...if you know what I mean… Godsdamnit I will!"''
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=Biographical Information=
==''General''==
:'''Given Name:''' Jariana Rinjahl
:'''Pronunciation:''' ''[JAHR-i-ah-na RIHN-ja(h)l]''
:'''Nicknames:''' Jari
:'''Place of Birth:''' The Wilds of the Twelveswood
:'''Current Residence:''' Typically traveling, however now has a room in the Crystalline HQ in the Lavender Beds.
:'''Employer:''' [http://www.crystalline-rp.net/ Crystalline]
:'''Marital Status:''' Free

==''Appearance''==
:'''Height:''' 4 fulms 10 ilms (Something she regularly grumbles about.)
:'''Weight:''' About average for her height.
:'''Body:''' Jari is exceptionally well toned, with a very lean musculature and a slightly larger than average bust. Overall she has much the look and physical poise of a gymnast.
:'''Hair:''' A little past shoulder length, but typically pulled back into a simple ponytail or braid. The color itself is a mixture of red and black.
:'''Eyes:''' A very dark red with large round pupils.
:'''Skin:''' Tanned, with almost a tawny hue.
:'''Scars and Markings:''' Jariana sports a fairly standard set of light markings on her face, typical of the families of Keepers in the Shroud. Her body is mostly free of scars, with the most obvious being some light ones across her forearms and shoulders. Her ears are pierced, which she now uses for pearls, though previously it had just been for a simple pair of earrings or two. Like many other Keepers she has a longer set of canines, which she occasionally shows off when smirking or smiling.
:'''Clothing:''' If out 'on the job', Jari typically will wear plated leg and arm pieces, with chain and possibly a breastplate under a reinforced tunic. She forgoes full plate armor, preferring something a bit lighter for mobility's sake. If in civilian clothes, her preferred dress is a simple tunic and long boots. Regardless of situation, she has nothing against showing off a hint of skin here and there, though nothing too overt. One constant however, is she is rarely seen without her sword<span class="mw-customtoggle-blade"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-blade|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-blade"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">The sword Jari typically uses is a war blade of the hand-and-a-half variety (a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longsword longsword] by the general definition, but some of you tabletop roleplayers may know them as bastard swords.) However, if a full on battlefield sword is not appropriate, she is sometimes convinced to carry something more courtly, such as a rapier or, if all else fails, a small sword.</div></span> at her hip, and getting her to give it up, even where it is definitely not appropriate, can be a struggle.
:'''Voice:''' Feminine overall with a medium timbre. Her accent is rather clear, showing many of the hallmarks of someone who has been educated formally at least a little.

=Abilities=
==''Physical Training''==
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:*Swordplay, armored and unarmored, one or two handed.
:*Grappling, armored and unarmored
:*Daggers, as a secondary weapon
:*Basic use of Polearms/Poleaxes.
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:'''Preferences/Strengths:'''
::Jariana is first and foremost a swordswoman, with supplementary training to support her general usefulness as a front-line battlefield fighter. Her style has been described as a 'brutal dance', her strikes always efficient and well measured, balancing power and speed.<span class="mw-customtoggle-style"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-style|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-style"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">Jari's combat style is roughly based on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_school_of_fencing German School of Swordplay] following the traditions of master Johannes Liechtenauer through masters Sigmund Ringeck and Hans Talhoffer. Her training is meant to be similar to a 15th century man-at-arms, as described by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Talhoffer#Works Talhoffer's works] and other sources. Examples of the style can be seen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjT4JepA-Vc here] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln94E9AGYTc here].</div></span>
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:'''Aversions/Weaknesses:'''
::She can fire an arrow... sorta... in a general direction... at times. Maybe. While she is well trained in grappling, she is no pugilist, as fighting with one's fists is not terribly effective against armor in her mind.
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==''Magical Training''==
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:*Defensive and Healing Magics
:*Basics of Conjury
:*Aetherically tuned
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:'''Preferences/Strengths:'''
::Jariana is trained in the basics of aetheric healing and defense. She is also able to sense aetheric concentrations and movements, describing them as a 'song'.
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:'''Aversions/Weaknesses:'''
::Offensive magics baffle her currently and her aetheric senses require complete concentration on her part, making them significantly less effective in combat.
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==''Crafting''==
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:*Armorer
:*Blacksmith/Weaponsmith
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:'''Preferences/Strengths:'''
::Jari enjoys working with metal, a love she picked up from watching her father at the forge. She specializes in weapons and armor, but has occasionally made something of a more artistic flair here and there.
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:'''Aversions/Weaknesses:'''
::She does not care much for anything outside of the black metals, so does very little with softer precious ones. Her focus on the work can at times lead to unfortunate accidents involving burned clothes and singed hair.
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=Traits and Tendencies=
==''Personality (Character Diamond)''==

((I take no credit for the idea of character diamonds, as they are something I ran into while roleplaying in Guild Wars 2. A full introduction can be found [http://www.guildwars2roleplayers.com/forum/m/2737230/viewthread/4842333-character-diamonds here]. It is of course not a full description of Jariana's personality, however it is a good basic starting point.))

:'''REALIST''' - Jari has a firm grasp on what it means to be blade sworn to the service of the Twelve. Dead miqo’te walking. In her mind, the question is not ‘if’ she will die, but ‘when’. And she knows the answer to be ‘soon’. In addition to this rather fatalistic point of view, she sees her actions as having little ability to change the world as a whole. Even if the Garlean Empire fell, the Beastmen were pacified, and the Primals were wrapped up neatly, there would always be some other evil to face down, even if it was just spawned by the little flecks of darkness that every being carries.

:'''DRIVEN''' - Despite her realistic outlook (or perhaps because of it) Jari fulfills her duties in the face of any odds. Showing compassion for the beaten or defending the weak isn’t something she does for recognition or praise, some hope for some reward, or a desire to see the world a better place. Rather she faces her duties simply because it is the right thing to do.

:'''HEDONISTIC''' - The other outcome from her outlook on life besides her drive to do good, is Jari is a hedonist at heart. Within the bounds set by her code (and not a step over) the young fighter will merrily find all sorts of (legal) ways to enjoy herself.

:'''INQUISITIVE''' - Despite constantly staring into the shadow and darkness of the life around her, Jari has a deep love for the world she lives in. Yes, it is flawed, but it is beautiful in its broken state. As such, she has an insatiable curiosity for everything around her. The natural world, magic, technology, all of it will gladly be peered at, poked, prodded, and understood. At least as best as she can. And often with a sarcastic quip for good measure.

==''Likes and Dislikes''==
(WIP)

==''Religion and Morality''==
:Jariana is sworn to the Twelve, and as such is sworn in service to the peoples of Eorzea and Hydaelyn in general. Her devout belief in the deities, along with her martial training, have led some to call her a Free Paladin or some sort of holy warrior. Both are titles she shrugs at, preferring to just be called an adventurer if a label is needed. Out of the Twelve she does feel a connection to Nymeia, the interactions of the Spinner's tapestry always interesting to her, but she recognizes and prays to all them relatively equally.

:More generally, Jari is honest and forthright with others, and will always strive to fulfill any commitment she makes, no matter how small. The oaths she has taken are paramount to her and she recognizes the need for general law for communities to even attempt to survive (not that they necessarily will.) While she will complain (and often believes the effort will have no lasting effect) she is also generally helpful and kind where she can be, often going to great lengths for beings she barely knows. Overall she does what she believes to be right for the sake of doing it, caring little for the recognition of her fellows or even of her gods.

:'''(Relative) Alignment:''' Lawful Good<span class="mw-customtoggle-align"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-align|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-align"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">I rather dislike the description given [http://easydamus.com/lawfulgood.html here], mainly because I feel the 'bad' behaviors listed are a bit too overblown in many contexts, as well as Jari will always focus on the 'Good' portion of the alignment over the 'Lawful' part, at least in respect to the laws of governments and communities. The description given, at least in my opinion, edges into the [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LawfulStupid Lawful Stupid] realm, which I feel doesn't fit Jari's personality. Along with the wonderful issue of applying a decades old alignment system to a world where it doesn't necessarily make full sense all the time is a bit difficult.</div></span>

=History=
==''Work in Progress''==
((I'm still not absolutely certain how I'd like to go about displaying this, so leaving it somewhat empty for now.))

=Relationships=

==''Family''==
:'''Mother''' - Senah Rinjahl
::Leader of a small group of Keepers who live in the wilds of the Shrouds. An isolationist as heart, she keeps her little group apart from Gridania. A talented Conjurer as well.

:'''Father''' - Maldah’a Zaranj ''(Deceased)''
::A traveling blacksmith and Senah's only mate. Disappeared at the time of the Calamity, and has been presumed deceased.

:'''Sister''' - Tahla Rinjahl ''(Deceased)''
::Healer and presumed next in line to the family leadership after Jari's split with her mother. Was killed in the turmoil after the Calamity.

==''Friends and Acquaintances''<span class="mw-customtoggle-friends"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-friends|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-friends"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">All information here is OOC (despite Jari being a fairly open book) and I request that it not be used inappropriately. Also, Jari - just like anyone else - makes a slew of mistakes in her characterization of others, and this is not my personal opinion of anyone or their characters.</div></span>==
:[[Cartie Grimshadow]] - Cartie is a curious case for Jari. She respects her as a potent member of the company and enjoys the conversations they've had, however she is wary of her aetheric studies.
:[[Costia Demora]] - Jari respects Costia as a leader of Crystalline and as a fellow swordswoman. Of course she still is curious to cross blades with her. Completely for training's sake of course.
:[[Eva Ianeira]] - Being sworn to the Twelve herself, Jari holds Eva in the highest regard as a Prioress. Of course that doesn't mean she may not disagree with the Elezen on the meanings and practice of their teachings.
:[[John Spiegel]] - John's standing within the company and ability cannot be denied. However, Jari does wonder at times about his motivations, especially with regards to fellow company members.
:[[K'hylia Fhey]] - K'hylia is an irrepressible flirt, and Jari enjoys every moment of their thinly veiled conversations. She's become very friendly with the Seeker, particularly after the company's training in Costa del Sol.
:[[Reppu Hijiri]] - Jari is somewhat undecided on Reppu. Her charisma and ability to gather followers is impressive, and she does consider the curious Miqo'te a friend. However, the fact that she carries several secrets worries her.
:[[Turk Kalahai]] - As one of her fellow trainers, Jari enjoys working with Turk and highly respects both his martial and aetheric abilities. Her upbringing does leave her naturally wary of his ties to the Twin Adders, despite her good standing with the Grand Company.
:[[Yashaix Ki'lari]] - Ki'lari is... interesting. Jari works closely with her as one of the trainers for Crystalline, and considers her a friend and ally, however they do regularly disagree on methods and goals.
==''Enemies''==
:[http://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/pages/Category:Beast_Tribes#Ixal_Tribes Ixal] - While not bloodthirsty in any right, her previous "interactions" with this Beast Tribe in particular has left her particularly guarded toward them as a whole.

=Acknowledgements=
==''Wiki Inspiration and Design''==
:'''General Template Design:''' Modified from [[User:FreelanceWizard|FreelanceWizard]]
:'''Layout and Flow:''' [[Reppu Hijiri]], [[Aysun Demiir]], [[Xenedra Ambreaus]]

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{{Infobox-character
| name = Jariana Rinjahl
| image = Jari_Basic.jpg
| imagewidth =
| caption =
| title =
| gender = Female
| citizenship = Gridania
| race = Miqo'te
| clan = Keeper of the Moon
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 24 to 26 or so.
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 20th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon<span class="mw-customtoggle-nameday"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-nameday|[1]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-nameday"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">Though she doesn't actually know the date.</div></span>
| stat_3 = Trades
| stat_3_value = Miqo'te-at-Arms<span class="mw-customtoggle-at-arms"><sup>[[#mw-customcollapsible-at-arms|[2]]]</sup></span><span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-at-arms"><div class="toccolours mw-collapsible-content" style="position:absolute; font-size:13px; line-height:1.1;">Yes... Miqo'te-at-Arms. *glares* She's not really a knight, and I'm not going to call her a "Man"-at-Arms, that would just be silly! :P</div></span>, Metalworker
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