{{Infobox-character
| name = Mara Ileres
| image = Blue_Mara.png|200px
| caption = '''"If anything need be delivered, don't forget Ileres' Delivery Service! Big or small, through smooth or rough---your item will be delivered!"'''
| title = Delivery Girl
| gender = Female
| citizenship = Currently Limsa Lominsa
| race = Hyur
| clan = Midlander
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 23
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 16th Sun of the 4th Astral Moon
| stat_3 = Birthyear
| stat_3_value = 1555
| stat_4 = Sexual Orientation
| stat_4_value = Straight
| stat_5 = Build
| stat_5_value = 5 fulms 1 ilms, 123 ponz
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Neutral Good

}}
{{Character-stub}}

== <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#000000;font-size:20px;color:#ffffff;">'''Character'''</div> ==
<div>Mara Ileres, will carry anything, including hope.
</div>

==Physical & Mental==

===Appearance===
Mara's as short as 5 fulms and 1 ilm, with a tail about a third of that. She weighs in at 123 ponz, a result of an unhealthy diet. She takes pride in her sky blue eyes, adorning them with a darker blue eyeshadow to draw attention to them. The same cannot be said of her hair, which is dyed black to hide her natural red hair.

Mara favors light clothing, even in positions that would normally necessitate protective raiments. Mara has mixed and matched several garments, many of which are made with her own hand. One common element in her clothing is the skirt; she is also proud of her legs, and is more than willing to show them off.

===Personality===
While Mara attempts to be cheerful from the get-go, her use of extended vocabulary could hint to nervousness. As she opens up, she will confide in a closer friend the gap within her heart. The gap never to be closed, she nonetheless entertains with daydreams and often attempts to lighten the mood when she, herself, is in one. She has been known to take things literally; whether out of legitimate ignorance or to humor herself is unclear.

Like all coins, there is an underside: while she will commit to anything that catches her fancy, she does so with little regard to herself. Many of her life-altering events are due to foolishly chasing a dream, and even in decisions of smaller scale, she will pay little attention to her own condition. Overworking is a common problem for her, even when she attempts to pace herself.
When taking a decision, she will often think of how others will be affected. As such, she will be careful to not let others come to harm in battle, or quickly heal the wounded. Care must be taken she doesn't come to harm herself.

===Sexuality===

Mara appears to care very little about sexuality, though she has shown a clear preference for young-looking men. She has a preference towards hyur and miqo'te; however, she shuns any advances, instead preferring emotional intimacy.

As far as clothes are concerned, she prefers a well-dressed man.

===Magic Ability===

It is said that Mara originally hailed from Garlemald, where mages were noticeably rare and machinery was favored instead. Then she cut off ties with the Empire six winters ago, right after the Calamity. It stands to reason, then, that the one to come from a clockwork empire would come to favor the use of magic after abandoning it. She uses it as though it is an extension of her body, even going as far as learning to weave aetherial armor to protect herself and others from harm.

She tends to be surprised whenever she sees someone in Eorzea that cannot use magic, having long considered it the birthplace of magic.

==Characteristics==

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===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#000000;font-size:14px;color:#ffffff;"><center>Likes</center></div>===
:■White chocolate
:■Cheese
:■Seafoods
:■Swimming
:■Clear weather (even in Ul'dah)
:■Aquamarines
:■Soft fabrics
:■Performing handicrafts while idling
:■Outlandish dreams
:■Riding magitek armor
:■Eorzean and Garlean comedy literature
:■Magic
:■Music (particularly songs)
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===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#000000;font-size:14px;color:#ffffff;"><center>Dislikes</center></div>===
:■Gambling
:■Necessities relegated to elites' birthrights
:■Wealthy persons who use their wealth against others
:■Racial stereotypes
:■Openly religious people (make her uncomfortable)
:■"Honor before pragmatism"
:■Rain
:■Being the third wheel
:■Isolation
:■The taste of alcohol
:■Broken promises
:■Lord Lolorito
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===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#000000;font-size:14px;color:#ffffff;"><center>Fears</center></div>===
:■ Rejection
:■ Intimacy
:■ Dementia
:■ Death of friends
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===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#000000;font-size:14px;color:#ffffff;"><center>Hobbies</center></div>===
:■ Reading magical research and comedy literature
:■ Tailoring and fashion culture
:■ Social interactions
:■ Swimming
:■ Traveling

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===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#000000;font-size:14px;color:#ffffff;"><center>Favorites</center></div>===
:■ '''Favourite Color''': Blue
:■ '''Favourite Food''': Tuna miq'abob
:■ '''Favourite Drink''': Effervescent grape juice
:■ '''Favorite Season''': Summer
:■ '''Favorite Holidays''': Moonfire Faire and Starlight
:■ '''Favorite Creature''': Cats
:■ '''Favorite Flower''': [http://www.treknature.com/gallery/photo207440.htm Poppy]
:■ '''Favorite Element''': Fire
:■ '''Favorite Object''': Scaled models
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===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#000000;font-size:14px;color:#ffffff;"><center>Abilities</center></div>===
:■'''Aether ability''': Reasonably skilled in most applications
:■'''Echo''': ???
:■'''Aether tracking''': Via Carbuncles Jasper and Citrine
:■'''Handicrafts''': Fashion-oriented; decently skilled
:■'''Machinery''': Hands-on experience with magitek armor; limited manufacturing knowledge
 
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==Relationships==

===Family===

Mara's original name is known to be Lucia sad Junius---and makes a point to note that she bears no relation to Livia sas Junius. Her family, whatever their names may be, could very well be alive---as could the contubernium she belonged to.

===Friends and Enemies===

Mara has led a life of isolation, and thus has few people to call friends.

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:♥ In love with  ♥ Sexual Desire    💑 In a Relationship ♥ Platonic Crush    ● Good Standing ● Neutral Standing ● Poor Standing
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:● ♥ '''[[Zhael Estoma]]''' - Presented to Mara by [[Valirelia Ferox]], the two soon grew together, even so much as to cause Mara to pursue a relationship despite her plans to wed [[L'sharr Nunh]]. One fit of despair later, Mara cancelled the wedding, leaving her free to pursue this new budding romance. While they were happy for a short time, it would not last, as a series of events would leave him scarred and unable to return her affection, effectively making this an unrequited love.
:● ♥ '''[[Reppu Hijiri]]''' - A longtime friend of hers, Reppu has advised Mara against her own impulsive choices many times. As they'd known one another since adventurers began to appear in droves, Mara would even consider her a best friend, and even an older sister (despite Reppu being two years younger). Currently living at Reppu's home, Mara's feelings for Reppu have been strange for her, presumably a side-effect of the aforementioned break-up.
:● '''[[Katara Garamonde]]''' - Going as far back as the beginning of her recovery one year ago, Tara and Mara have been through many ordeals. Despite Tara having impaled Mara in the past, she herself harbors no ill will towards Tara.
:● '''[[Mysterious Girl]] (Echo)''' - A strange miqo'te that appeared in [[Luna Tsukihime]]'s place, she holds many of her mannerisms, a side effect of her incredibly potent Echo. Mara decided to name her after her power. She's playfully ambiguous, though Mara's aware that there is a 'real side' to Echo.
:● '''[[Emiiresa Abilyne]]''' - Having known one another for a year, Emii and Mara both face their own hardships. Mara perceives Emii to be a Warrior of Light, and as such, she promised to be as strong as Emii.
:● '''[[Elatus Shadeflare]]''' - Mara had taken part of a recent recruitment program hosted by the Adventurer's Guild, and was assigned this childlike thaumaturge. Much to Mara's chagrin, she is selfish and lacks common sense; she is largely responsible for many things going bad for Mara. Mara, loyal to a fault, cannot bring herself to abandon her.

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===<div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; padding: 10px 35px; background-color:#000000; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><center>Enemies & Rivals</center></div>===
:● '''[[Breitak Zod]]''' - It all began when Mara introduced Sharr to the group. Breitak started to insult her by blowing smoke by her, which she mostly ignored. When she confirmed that she was originally Garlean, Breitak finally bared his axe against her, effectively driving a wall between Mara and Reppu. She does not enjoy senseless taking of life, especially when it proves a man like him right. But she very much would like to cripple him.
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==Recent Events==

The Garamonde Trading Company has floundered; tired of being subject to the whims of big-headed presidents, Mara opted instead to create her own business: the ''Ileres Delivery Service''. She would make deliveries ranging from the mundane to the dangerous, effectively serving as both a source of income and as a way to continue adventuring.

She remains in [[Lyn'to Amariyo]]'s house while helping [[Katara Garamonde]] purchase a company house.

==PC Opinions & Rumors==

Rumor has it that she has the uncanny ability to read minds. This has led to some avoiding her altogether.

==Origin==

{{Character-stub}}

==Bonus==

Special thanks go to Aerostein Epitaph for letting me use his page as a template. Rock on, pal.

File:Mara Ileres main.png

2015-04-30T08:28:49Z

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{{Infobox-character
| name = Mara Ileres
| image = Placeholder_person.gif
| imagewidth = 350
| caption = '''"Every day I see it: abuse heaped upon others, the words of one disbelieved, plotting, conniving. Well... I, a meek girl with a grimoire, should not be able to defend herself, let alone others. But here we are, with paladin armor hidden beneath magic light. Will I live through it? I don't know... somebody has to; who else, if not me?"'''
| title = Not an ordinary magician
| gender = Female
| citizenship = Currently Limsa Lominsa
| race = Miqo'te
| clan = Seeker of the Sun
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 22
| stat_2 = Nameday
| stat_2_value = 16th Sun of the 4th Astral Moon
| stat_3 = Birthyear
| stat_3_value = 1555
| stat_4 = Sexual Orientation
| stat_4_value = Straight
| stat_5 = Build
| stat_5_value = 5 fulms 1 ilms, 123 ponz
| stat_6 = Alignment
| stat_6_value = Neutral Good

}}
{{Character-stub}}

== <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#000000;font-size:20px;color:#ffffff;">'''Character'''</div> ==

<div>Mara Ileres, vulnerable as she is, wanders the land to find her strength.
</div>

[[File:Placeholder_person.gif|420px|left]]
==Physical & Mental==

===Appearance===
Mara's as short as 5 fulms and 1 ilm, with a tail about a third of that. She weighs in at 123 ponz, a result of an unhealthy diet. She takes pride in her sky blue eyes, adorning them with a darker blue eyeshadow to draw attention to them. The same cannot be said of her hair, which is dyed black to hide her natural red hair.

Mara favors light clothing, even in positions that would normally necessitate protective raiments. Mara has mixed and matched several garments, many of which are made with her own hand. One common element in her clothing is the skirt; she is also proud of her legs, and is more than willing to show them off.

===Personality===
While Mara attempts to be cheerful from the get-go, her use of extended vocabulary could hint to nervousness. As she opens up, she will confide in a closer friend the gap within her heart. The gap never to be closed, she nonetheless entertains with daydreams and often attempts to lighten the mood when she, herself, is in one. She has been known to take things literally; whether out of legitimate ignorance or to humor herself is unclear.

Like all coins, there is an underside: while she will commit to anything that catches her fancy, she does so with little regard to herself. Many of her life-altering events are due to foolishly chasing a dream, and even in decisions of smaller scale, she will pay little attention to her own condition. Overworking is a common problem for her, even when she attempts to pace herself.
When taking a decision, she will often think of how others will be affected. As such, she will be careful to not let others come to harm in battle, or quickly heal the wounded. Care must be taken she doesn't come to harm herself.

===Sexuality===

Mara appears to care very little about sexuality, though she has shown a clear preference for young-looking men. She has a preference towards hyur and miqo'te; however, she shuns any advances, instead preferring emotional intimacy.

As far as clothes are concerned, she prefers a well-dressed man.

===Thoughts on Use of Magic===

It is said that Mara originally hailed from Garlemald, where mages were noticeably rare and machinery was favored instead. Then she cut off ties with the Empire five winters ago. It stands to reason, then, that the one to come from a clockwork empire would come to favor the use of magic after abandoning it. She uses it as though it is an extension of her body, even going as far as learning to weave aetherial armor to protect herself and others from harm.

She heard rumors of magic driving men insane, but she has had no such problem. If anything, it served to stabilize her. Regardless, she takes a somewhat scientific approach towards magic, and would readily research the phenomenon.

==Characteristics==

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===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#000000;font-size:14px;color:#ffffff;"><center>Likes</center></div>===
:■White chocolate
:■Cheese
:■Seafoods
:■Swimming
:■Clear weather (even in Ul'dah)
:■Aquamarines
:■Soft fabrics
:■Performing handicrafts while idling
:■Outlandish dreams
:■Riding magitek armor
:■Eorzean and Garlean comedy literature
:■Magic
:■Music (particularly songs)
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===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#000000;font-size:14px;color:#ffffff;"><center>Dislikes</center></div>===
:■Gambling
:■Necessities relegated to elites' birthrights
:■Wealthy persons who use their wealth against others
:■Racial stereotypes
:■Openly religious people (make her uncomfortable)
:■"Honor before pragmatism"
:■Rain
:■Being the third wheel
:■Isolation
:■The taste of alcohol
:■Broken promises
: 

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===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#000000;font-size:14px;color:#ffffff;"><center>Fears</center></div>===
:■ Rejection
:■ Intimacy
:■ Dementia
:■ Death of friends
: 

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===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#000000;font-size:14px;color:#ffffff;"><center>Hobbies</center></div>===
:■ Reading magical research and comedy literature
:■ Tailoring and fashion culture
:■ Social interactions
:■ Swimming
:■ Traveling

: 

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===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#000000;font-size:14px;color:#ffffff;"><center>Favorites</center></div>===
:■ '''Favourite Color''': Blue
:■ '''Favourite Food''': Tuna miq'abob
:■ '''Favourite Drink''': Effervescent grape juice
:■ '''Favorite Season''': Summer
:■ '''Favorite Holidays''': Moonfire Faire and Starlight
:■ '''Favorite Creature''': Cats
:■ '''Favorite Flower''': [http://i1.treknature.com/photos/16135/dsc04621_%5B800x600%5D.jpg Poppy:]
:■ '''Favorite Element''': Fire
:■ '''Favorite Object''': Scaled models
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===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#000000;font-size:14px;color:#ffffff;"><center>Abilities</center></div>===
:■'''Aether ability''': Reasonably skilled in most applications
:■'''Detection ability''': Via figments Jasper and Citrine; able to discern names, people's locations and anomalies
:■'''Echo''': On Warrior of Light level, but false positives occur
:■'''Handicrafts''': Fashion-oriented; decently skilled
:■'''Machinery''': Hands-on experience with magitek armor; limited manufacturing knowledge
 
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==Relationships==

===Family===

Mara's original name is known to be Lucia Junius, though the honorific that would have denoted social standing was forever lost. Her family, whatever their names may be, could very well be alive---as could the contubernium she belonged to.

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:♥ In love with  ♥ Sexual Desire    💑 In a Relationship ♥ Platonic Crush    ● Good Standing ● Neutral Standing ● Poor Standing
</center>
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===<div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; padding: 10px 35px; background-color:#000000; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><center>Friends & Acquaintances</center></div>===

:● ♥  💑 '''[[L'sharr Nunh]]''' - Mara had met him in the Children of Summer Moon, a miqo'te tribe, when she was still a hyur. His sense of humor soon gave way to self-loathing, finally peaking when his love interest lost her memory only to choose another. Mara has a sense of wanting to protect him, which finally drew her in; that said, the fact that he is a retired adventurer that still boasts many battles brings no small amount of frustration to her, who made it a point to learn diverse forms of magic to continue plying her trade.
: 
:● '''[[Reppu Hijiri]]''' - A longtime friend of hers, Reppu has advised Mara against her own impulsive choices many times. As they'd known one another since adventurers began to appear in droves, Mara would even consider her a best friend, and even an older sister (despite Reppu being two years older). Unfortunately, she had been driven away from Reppu's proximity by a particularly loathful bodyguard---one that Reppu couldn't even dissuade from nearly killing Mara. Since then, she has hesitated in seeking Reppu out.
: 
:● '''[[Valirelia Ferox]]''' - Mara is still afraid of opening up to Valirelia. One would easily surmise why, if they knew Mara's origins. However, should she be able to trust Valirelia, Mara will see that she is a fiercely loyal, no-nonsense woman. She is notable for taking the reins of the Grand Watch when [[Raine Rylin]] was indisposed.
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:● '''[[Gus Pumpkinweed]]''' - Mara's part-time employer, she cannot recall how she came to be employed by him. Gus has a tendency to call her "emo", which upsets Mara. Nonetheless, she thinks no ill of him.

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===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background:#000000;font-size:14px;color:#ffffff;"><center>Enemies & Rivals</center></div>===
 

:● '''[[Breitak Zod]]''' - It all began when Mara introduced Sharr to the group. Breitak started to insult her by blowing smoke by her, which she mostly ignored. When she confirmed that she was originally Garlean, Breitak finally bared his axe against her, effectively driving a wall between Mara and Reppu. She does not enjoy senseless taking of life, especially when it proves a man like him right. But she very much would like to cripple him.
: 

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==Rumors==
What do people truly think?

===PC Opinions & Rumors===

==Origin==

{{Character-stub}}

==Bonus==

Special thanks go to Aerostein Epitaph for letting me use his page as a template. Rock on, pal.