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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Roka: &lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
| image = &lt;br /&gt;
| imagewidth = 300&lt;br /&gt;
| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = She refuses to say&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Demisexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Widowed&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Moonguard / Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 21th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, and to a very small handful of people Ro', was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka currently calls the Elysium her place of employ. On show nights she takes post among the moonguard, and when things are slow and quiet she can be found either in the kitchen or lazing somewhere on the premises.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Your Character's Inventory&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Last updated:''' June 16th, 2016&lt;br /&gt;
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: -A small, inornate dagger with the word &amp;quot;Shadow&amp;quot; engraved on it&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets, the contents vary day-by-day depending on what she makes&lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leather-bound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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=Appearance=&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 65 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Fair skinned, freckles splattered playfully across her cheeks, shoulders, back, and chest&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Bone white with pink highlights&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Left eye is seafoam green, the right is a pale pink&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most at 4'5&amp;quot; and being just a wisp of a woman at under 70 ponz. She is small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. Her slight frame does not lend to much curvature, the barest hint of a flare at the hip and her 'bust' being little more than mosquito bites. She can be sensitive about her figure, a little envious of those who carry more weight. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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:Notably, she bears several fresh scars. The scales on her forehead are gone, scar tissue leaving an indented shape where they once were. Her left hand has a round scar on the palm and the back of the hand, directly opposite each other. A wound mirrored on each side of her collarbone, identical marks on the back. Her right hand has back and palm scarring as well, though instead of a simple circle the image of a dove is burned into the flesh. Her left horn is broken off approximately halfway down. It has started slowly healing, but it is uncertain how long it will be before full regrowth.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. Perfumed by her work, and generally smelling of cinnamon, sugar, spices, and honey, as well as by her favoured drink when caught in the evenings the faint whiff of bourbon is present.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Behavior=&lt;br /&gt;
: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A less friendly aspect of the little Raen has started to show itself. A passive interest in learning to defend herself has turned into enjoyment of a good fight. She can be seen stepping into the arena in a variety of venues, and when she fights she is relentless. She shows no concern for her own well-being, seeming to prefer opponents who are easily capable of tossing her about like a ragdoll, and doesn't hesitate to take a blow if she thinks she can turn it around. A sore spot in this regard is that many will take it easy on the small Auri, a fact which if she discovers will cause her to poke, prod, goad, and do anything in her power to push the person to snapping at her. This nearly self-destructive behaviour only shows itself around certain people, generally those who are at the fights. She remembers faces, and actively tries to keep track of who she can show what side, attempting to keep some seperation between the two very different sides of her. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  While fearless of most loud noises, thunder has the propensity to send her cowering under the nearest bed or locking herself in a pantry, closet, or other small room. &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Being Coddled; She's up to her horns in frustration by people who try and protect her from every little thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some degree. She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Warm Bourbon''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force. She is settling into her own odd style, and does not shy away from doing what it takes to win. She can be honorable, as long as her opponent is as well. If you yank her tail or steer her by the horns you can expect her to claw, bite, or throw sand. It has been noted that she is particularly quick to use her tail to trip someone, or to knock the wind from their lungs if given a chance. She tries to bring taller opponents down to her own level, where she can get an upper hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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Arguably her best ability for fighting has nothing to do with how much hurt she can inflict. It's the opposite. She has a fierce ability to take a hit. And another. And another. The little Raen seems to be endlessly able to take the abuse, and even when battered and barely able to stand, she will try and get back to her feet to keep going. This isn't to say she doesn't feel the pain or take damage. By all means Roka feels every single bit of it, but she will stubbornly keep going until it is physically impossible for her. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The only weapon Roka carries on her is her small dagger. It is a last-resort measure for her to use it as she favours her claws over the blade.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka does not actively wield her aether, though she has been training. In an average day she performs little things like warming drinks, teleporting, and lighting cigarettes. When pushed she wields fire-aspected aether in destructive displays, and while she cannot sling spells freely this does not stop her from using it offensively and defensively.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the ingredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is my best friend's wife and mate. She's always been so kind to me, she's a sweetheart. Her café business is adorable too. I love it.&amp;quot; '''~Teirra Lihzeh'''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Maxwell Marlborough (Marl):''' ''At first glance, about as nice as a coueral shoved in a garden shed with a hive of pissed off bees. Originally just the person I wanted to be better than at Nef's, I've discovered there's more than just a prickly, snarky exterior. More than just a rival, I consider him a friend, as odd a friendship as we may have. I would never say it out loud, but he is likely my best friend. There are many fires I would walk through to show him he is not alone.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Therion Kator'to (Beaky Beaks):''' ''I met him outside the Quick Sand, and I simply cannot get this mysterious keeper out of my head. He's a mystery for sure, though very sweet and charming. I gave him a pearl, hopefully he will be in touch soon. I would gladly exchange cookies and sweets for more fortune tellings and conversations.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Cicero Fortescue:''' ''A very dear person, I have many confused feeling in regards to him though. No matter what, I value this man dearly and would do anything for him. I owe him a great many debts.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Kulain Qalli:''' ''I am happy to have found her once more, and more importantly to discover that our bond is not broken but in fact stronger. She is a sister to me, and I to her. No matter the differences in our lifestyles I will forever be willing to stand beside her should she call on me, as well as to try and find the cap on how much biscotti she can eat.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Krick Etune:''' ''I know him mostly as one of the few healers who I can stand to be healed by without suffering. He is a nice guy though, also so polite and cheerful. I should bring him something one of these days to show gratitude for the time he takes to patch us lot of knuckleheads back up after we beat each other senseless.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Syf Kha:''' ''She reminds me much of my birth sister. I want to make her smile, yes. I hope that she can find a place she feels truly at home, and look forward to spending time with her, and perhaps having more cookies with her. I hadn't felt so at ease and well rested in many cycles.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Roka's Journal=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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I did what I always do on Mondays, I went to Limsa to spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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I saw Kulain today. For the first time since leaving the sanctuary. It was... nerve wracking, but she was friendly, kind. Perhaps it is just me, I am so on edge at times I overthink everything. We talked, about my cafe and her sanctuary. About things in general. It was... Nice.&lt;br /&gt;
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I also met a most interesting... Catte? Crow? I am not sure. Beaky Beaks. I like him. He told me my fortune, the four of pentacles. I as possessive of my friends and gil supposedly. I cannot say that I am stingy with gil, but I am very protective of those I hold dear. He said that do not tolerate change well. This made me laugh, for I seem to be changing more and more each day. Not all futures are accurate, he laughed and told me. We departed the Quick Sand for a quieter place, where we sat and talked. He told me more fortunes, that if I fight int he Grindstone this week I will be hurt. I must be careful. He said that I have great strength, but I am at risk of isolation. That I will steal the strength from others to grow more powerful. I could never live with myself for such a thing... He told me... Another fortune. I asked about love. Things with Simeon have been so... Confusing, I thought perhaps he could help offer clarity. He told me his own thoughts on happiness, as well as what the spirits said. I am just as confused as before though. We talked for awhile after about many things. Beaky revealed his face and his real name to me. He was... Surprisingly handsome, a stark contrast to the mask he wore. I hope to hear from him soon, I gave him a pearl and asked him to come visit sometime. He is such a fascinating creature. I want to get to know him better, he seems to have many layers and intricacies&lt;br /&gt;
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The Gin Mill was... Not so good. Marl was there again, which was good, but... It was not a good night. Sure, I won my first match to date there, but... Marl was disqualified after his. Things got dangerous afterward. People were calling for blood, and... Well I was the only person who was willing to defend Marl without it being just for the sake of the club. He's not so bad, people just... Need to look past things. I trust him, enough that I'd let him have my back in a fight. It finally settled, and nothing too bad happened. Marl was sweet though, when the crowd started saying things about me, he defended me. Perhaps I am just blind, or maybe I got hit in the head too many times. I don't know. Ren warned me about him, sort of. I was harsh to Ren, but I just didn't want to see anything happen to Marl. Was I wrong?D make me bad? I just... I can relate to him, I know that look in his eyes. Maybe I should just go home, stop doing these things. Stop trying...&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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A beautiful day. I woke in the best of ways, safe and secure and content. How could I not be eager to see what was in store? I did my morning rituals around the home, prepared meals and snacks for the household, baked cookies, and packed my things to head into Ul'Dah for a bit. I made more friends today, while I was sitting in the Quick Sand. One an Elezen lady, tall and pretty and sweet. She tried a cookie, and we talked for awhile. The other a little Lalafell who overheard me talking about the cafe, and my want to open the downstairs into a stage for people to come and express themselves. Both were lovely people. I gave them my card and a pearl to the musician before I had to hurry away on business. &lt;br /&gt;
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I ran into the woman ag in the evening. Zetalia was her name. As I was getting ready to go out for the music and fun in the desert listening to Savo, Marcy, Rommie, and Kasumi. I invited her along, she had said she liked music and it was an experience to see the passion that group all put into their art. We had fun. Well... I did. I knew several faces, mostly from the Gin Mill or from performances at the cabaret.&lt;br /&gt;
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After the shows I mingled a little bit. I gave Marcy a tip of cookies. Some chocolate ch and some almond. He said I was scary when I walked up though! Maybe he was joking... I don't think I'm scary. I suppose the only time he has seen me though was when I fight, maybe I'm scary then? I'll have to ask someone, perhaps Syf? Maybe Cicero if he ever sees me fight again. He only saw the one time, and that was... A disaster.&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Zetalia, she sang for me at the Burning Wall. It was beautiful. I was reluctant to leave, but I knew I should be heading home. I gave her a pearl to contact me with and headed out.&lt;br /&gt;
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''The writing is scribbled, scratched out violently here. Started and stopped in attempts to write something down. The mess covers half a page easily, clearing up only near the bottom of the paper, where the few words are written heavily, traced over and over as if to commit to memory''&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka makes a point to attend events run by the Blacksteel FC and the Elysium to show her support. If you want to catch her at an event, those are the best bets.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
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| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = She refuses to say&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Demisexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Widowed&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Moonguard / Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 21th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, and to a very small handful of people Ro', was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka currently calls the Elysium her place of employ. On show nights she takes post among the moonguard, and when things are slow and quiet she can be found either in the kitchen or lazing somewhere on the premises.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Your Character's Inventory&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: -A small, inornate dagger with the word &amp;quot;Shadow&amp;quot; engraved on it&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets, the contents vary day-by-day depending on what she makes&lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leather-bound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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=Appearance=&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 65 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Fair skinned, freckles splattered playfully across her cheeks, shoulders, back, and chest&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Bone white with pink highlights&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Left eye is seafoam green, the right is a pale pink&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most at 4'5&amp;quot; and being just a wisp of a woman at under 70 ponz. She is small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. Her slight frame does not lend to much curvature, the barest hint of a flare at the hip and her 'bust' being little more than mosquito bites. She can be sensitive about her figure, a little envious of those who carry more weight. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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:Notably, she bears several fresh scars. The scales on her forehead are gone, scar tissue leaving an indented shape where they once were. Her left hand has a round scar on the palm and the back of the hand, directly opposite each other. A wound mirrored on each side of her collarbone, identical marks on the back. Her right hand has back and palm scarring as well, though instead of a simple circle the image of a dove is burned into the flesh. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. Perfumed by her work, and generally smelling of cinnamon, sugar, spices, and honey, as well as by her favoured drink when caught in the evenings the faint whiff of bourbon is present.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Behavior=&lt;br /&gt;
: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A less friendly aspect of the little Raen has started to show itself. A passive interest in learning to defend herself has turned into enjoyment of a good fight. She can be seen stepping into the arena in a variety of venues, and when she fights she is relentless. She shows no concern for her own well-being, seeming to prefer opponents who are easily capable of tossing her about like a ragdoll, and doesn't hesitate to take a blow if she thinks she can turn it around. A sore spot in this regard is that many will take it easy on the small Auri, a fact which if she discovers will cause her to poke, prod, goad, and do anything in her power to push the person to snapping at her. This nearly self-destructive behaviour only shows itself around certain people, generally those who are at the fights. She remembers faces, and actively tries to keep track of who she can show what side, attempting to keep some seperation between the two very different sides of her. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  While fearless of most loud noises, thunder has the propensity to send her cowering under the nearest bed or locking herself in a pantry, closet, or other small room. &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Being Coddled; She's up to her horns in frustration by people who try and protect her from every little thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some degree. She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Warm Bourbon''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force. She is settling into her own odd style, and does not shy away from doing what it takes to win. She can be honorable, as long as her opponent is as well. If you yank her tail or steer her by the horns you can expect her to claw, bite, or throw sand. It has been noted that she is particularly quick to use her tail to trip someone, or to knock the wind from their lungs if given a chance. She tries to bring taller opponents down to her own level, where she can get an upper hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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Arguably her best ability for fighting has nothing to do with how much hurt she can inflict. It's the opposite. She has a fierce ability to take a hit. And another. And another. The little Raen seems to be endlessly able to take the abuse, and even when battered and barely able to stand, she will try and get back to her feet to keep going. This isn't to say she doesn't feel the pain or take damage. By all means Roka feels every single bit of it, but she will stubbornly keep going until it is physically impossible for her. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The only weapon Roka carries on her is her small dagger. It is a last-resort measure for her to use it as she favours her claws over the blade.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka does not actively wield her aether, though she has been training. In an average day she performs little things like warming drinks, teleporting, and lighting cigarettes. When pushed she wields fire-aspected aether in destructive displays, and while she cannot sling spells freely this does not stop her from using it offensively and defensively.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the ingredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is my best friend's wife and mate. She's always been so kind to me, she's a sweetheart. Her café business is adorable too. I love it.&amp;quot; '''~Teirra Lihzeh'''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Maxwell Marlborough (Marl):''' ''At first glance, about as nice as a coueral shoved in a garden shed with a hive of pissed off bees. Originally just the person I wanted to be better than at Nef's, I've discovered there's more than just a prickly, snarky exterior. More than just a rival, I consider him a friend, as odd a friendship as we may have. I would never say it out loud, but he is likely my best friend. There are many fires I would walk through to show him he is not alone.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Cicero Fortescue:''' ''A very dear person, I have many confused feeling in regards to him though. No matter what, I value this man dearly and would do anything for him. I owe him a great many debts.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Krick Etune:''' ''I know him mostly as one of the few healers who I can stand to be healed by without suffering. He is a nice guy though, also so polite and cheerful. I should bring him something one of these days to show gratitude for the time he takes to patch us lot of knuckleheads back up after we beat each other senseless.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Syf Kha:''' ''She reminds me much of my birth sister. I want to make her smile, yes. I hope that she can find a place she feels truly at home, and look forward to spending time with her, and perhaps having more cookies with her. I hadn't felt so at ease and well rested in many cycles.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Roka's Journal=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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I did what I always do on Mondays, I went to Limsa to spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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Words will be had with Marl though. I'm irate with that catte. He promised me a match and failed to deliver. I think I'm going to make sure to wear boots with a solid sole next time I see him, and make him eat them. Perhaps that is harsh though Maybe he felt pity and didn't want to fight me in this state. I hope not...&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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I saw Kulain today. For the first time since leaving the sanctuary. It was... nerve wracking, but she was friendly, kind. Perhaps it is just me, I am so on edge at times I overthink everything. We talked, about my cafe and her sanctuary. About things in general. It was... Nice.&lt;br /&gt;
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I also met a most interesting... Catte? Crow? I am not sure. Beaky Beaks. I like him. He told me my fortune, the four of pentacles. I as possessive of my friends and gil supposedly. I cannot say that I am stingy with gil, but I am very protective of those I hold dear. He said that do not tolerate change well. This made me laugh, for I seem to be changing more and more each day. Not all futures are accurate, he laughed and told me. We departed the Quick Sand for a quieter place, where we sat and talked. He told me more fortunes, that if I fight int he Grindstone this week I will be hurt. I must be careful. He said that I have great strength, but I am at risk of isolation. That I will steal the strength from others to grow more powerful. I could never live with myself for such a thing... He told me... Another fortune. I asked about love. Things with Simeon have been so... Confusing, I thought perhaps he could help offer clarity. He told me his own thoughts on happiness, as well as what the spirits said. I am just as confused as before though. We talked for awhile after about many things. Beaky revealed his face and his real name to me. He was... Surprisingly handsome, a stark contrast to the mask he wore. I hope to hear from him soon, I gave him a pearl and asked him to come visit sometime. He is such a fascinating creature. I want to get to know him better, he seems to have many layers and intricacies&lt;br /&gt;
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The Gin Mill was... Not so good. Marl was there again, which was good, but... It was not a good night. Sure, I won my first match to date there, but... Marl was disqualified after his. Things got dangerous afterward. People were calling for blood, and... Well I was the only person who was willing to defend Marl without it being just for the sake of the club. He's not so bad, people just... Need to look past things. I trust him, enough that I'd let him have my back in a fight. It finally settled, and nothing too bad happened. Marl was sweet though, when the crowd started saying things about me, he defended me. Perhaps I am just blind, or maybe I got hit in the head too many times. I don't know. Ren warned me about him, sort of. I was harsh to Ren, but I just didn't want to see anything happen to Marl. Was I wrong?D make me bad? I just... I can relate to him, I know that look in his eyes. Maybe I should just go home, stop doing these things. Stop trying...&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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A beautiful day. I woke in the best of ways, safe and secure and content. How could I not be eager to see what was in store? I did my morning rituals around the home, prepared meals and snacks for the household, baked cookies, and packed my things to head into Ul'Dah for a bit. I made more friends today, while I was sitting in the Quick Sand. One an Elezen lady, tall and pretty and sweet. She tried a cookie, and we talked for awhile. The other a little Lalafell who overheard me talking about the cafe, and my want to open the downstairs into a stage for people to come and express themselves. Both were lovely people. I gave them my card and a pearl to the musician before I had to hurry away on business. &lt;br /&gt;
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I ran into the woman ag in the evening. Zetalia was her name. As I was getting ready to go out for the music and fun in the desert listening to Savo, Marcy, Rommie, and Kasumi. I invited her along, she had said she liked music and it was an experience to see the passion that group all put into their art. We had fun. Well... I did. I knew several faces, mostly from the Gin Mill or from performances at the cabaret.&lt;br /&gt;
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After the shows I mingled a little bit. I gave Marcy a tip of cookies. Some chocolate ch and some almond. He said I was scary when I walked up though! Maybe he was joking... I don't think I'm scary. I suppose the only time he has seen me though was when I fight, maybe I'm scary then? I'll have to ask someone, perhaps Syf? Maybe Cicero if he ever sees me fight again. He only saw the one time, and that was... A disaster.&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Zetalia, she sang for me at the Burning Wall. It was beautiful. I was reluctant to leave, but I knew I should be heading home. I gave her a pearl to contact me with and headed out.&lt;br /&gt;
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''The writing is scribbled, scratched out violently here. Started and stopped in attempts to write something down. The mess covers half a page easily, clearing up only near the bottom of the paper, where the few words are written heavily, traced over and over as if to commit to memory''&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka makes a point to attend events run by the Blacksteel FC and the Elysium to show her support. If you want to catch her at an event, those are the best bets.&lt;br /&gt;
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* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = She refuses to say&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_4_value = Widowed&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Moonguard / Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 21th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, and to a very small handful of people Ro', was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka currently calls the Elysium her place of employ. On show nights she takes post among the moonguard, and when things are slow and quiet she can be found either in the kitchen or lazing somewhere on the premises.&lt;br /&gt;
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: -A small, inornate dagger with the word &amp;quot;Shadow&amp;quot; engraved on it&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets, the contents vary day-by-day depending on what she makes&lt;br /&gt;
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: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 65 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Fair skinned, freckles splattered playfully across her cheeks, shoulders, back, and chest&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Bone white with pink highlights&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most at 4'5&amp;quot; and being just a wisp of a woman at under 70 ponz. She is small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. Her slight frame does not lend to much curvature, the barest hint of a flare at the hip and her 'bust' being little more than mosquito bites. She can be sensitive about her figure, a little envious of those who carry more weight. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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:Notably, she bears several fresh scars. The scales on her forehead are gone, scar tissue leaving an indented shape where they once were. Her left hand has a round scar on the palm and the back of the hand, directly opposite each other. A wound mirrored on each side of her collarbone, identical marks on the back. Her right hand has back and palm scarring as well, though instead of a simple circle the image of a dove is burned into the flesh. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. Perfumed by her work, and generally smelling of cinnamon, sugar, spices, and honey, as well as by her favoured drink when caught in the evenings the faint whiff of bourbon is present.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Behavior=&lt;br /&gt;
: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A less friendly aspect of the little Raen has started to show itself. A passive interest in learning to defend herself has turned into enjoyment of a good fight. She can be seen stepping into the arena in a variety of venues, and when she fights she is relentless. She shows no concern for her own well-being, seeming to prefer opponents who are easily capable of tossing her about like a ragdoll, and doesn't hesitate to take a blow if she thinks she can turn it around. A sore spot in this regard is that many will take it easy on the small Auri, a fact which if she discovers will cause her to poke, prod, goad, and do anything in her power to push the person to snapping at her. This nearly self-destructive behaviour only shows itself around certain people, generally those who are at the fights. She remembers faces, and actively tries to keep track of who she can show what side, attempting to keep some seperation between the two very different sides of her. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  While fearless of most loud noises, thunder has the propensity to send her cowering under the nearest bed or locking herself in a pantry, closet, or other small room. &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Being Coddled; She's up to her horns in frustration by people who try and protect her from every little thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some degree. She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Warm Bourbon''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force. She is settling into her own odd style, and does not shy away from doing what it takes to win. She can be honorable, as long as her opponent is as well. If you yank her tail or steer her by the horns you can expect her to claw, bite, or throw sand. It has been noted that she is particularly quick to use her tail to trip someone, or to knock the wind from their lungs if given a chance. She tries to bring taller opponents down to her own level, where she can get an upper hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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Arguably her best ability for fighting has nothing to do with how much hurt she can inflict. It's the opposite. She has a fierce ability to take a hit. And another. And another. The little Raen seems to be endlessly able to take the abuse, and even when battered and barely able to stand, she will try and get back to her feet to keep going. This isn't to say she doesn't feel the pain or take damage. By all means Roka feels every single bit of it, but she will stubbornly keep going until it is physically impossible for her. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The only weapon Roka carries on her is her small dagger. It is a last-resort measure for her to use it as she favours her claws over the blade.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka does not actively wield her aether, though she has been training. In an average day she performs little things like warming drinks, teleporting, and lighting cigarettes. When pushed she wields fire-aspected aether in destructive displays, and while she cannot sling spells freely this does not stop her from using it offensively and defensively.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the ingredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Maxwell Marlborough (Marl):''' ''At first glance, about as nice as a coueral shoved in a garden shed with a hive of pissed off bees. Originally just the person I wanted to be better than at Nef's, I've discovered there's more than just a prickly, snarky exterior. More than just a rival, I consider him a friend, as odd a friendship as we may have. I would never say it out loud, but he is likely my best friend. There are many fires I would walk through to show him he is not alone.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(7/24) ''Atonement''&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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I did what I always do on Mondays, I went to Limsa to spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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Words will be had with Marl though. I'm irate with that catte. He promised me a match and failed to deliver. I think I'm going to make sure to wear boots with a solid sole next time I see him, and make him eat them. Perhaps that is harsh though Maybe he felt pity and didn't want to fight me in this state. I hope not...&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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I saw Kulain today. For the first time since leaving the sanctuary. It was... nerve wracking, but she was friendly, kind. Perhaps it is just me, I am so on edge at times I overthink everything. We talked, about my cafe and her sanctuary. About things in general. It was... Nice.&lt;br /&gt;
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I also met a most interesting... Catte? Crow? I am not sure. Beaky Beaks. I like him. He told me my fortune, the four of pentacles. I as possessive of my friends and gil supposedly. I cannot say that I am stingy with gil, but I am very protective of those I hold dear. He said that do not tolerate change well. This made me laugh, for I seem to be changing more and more each day. Not all futures are accurate, he laughed and told me. We departed the Quick Sand for a quieter place, where we sat and talked. He told me more fortunes, that if I fight int he Grindstone this week I will be hurt. I must be careful. He said that I have great strength, but I am at risk of isolation. That I will steal the strength from others to grow more powerful. I could never live with myself for such a thing... He told me... Another fortune. I asked about love. Things with Simeon have been so... Confusing, I thought perhaps he could help offer clarity. He told me his own thoughts on happiness, as well as what the spirits said. I am just as confused as before though. We talked for awhile after about many things. Beaky revealed his face and his real name to me. He was... Surprisingly handsome, a stark contrast to the mask he wore. I hope to hear from him soon, I gave him a pearl and asked him to come visit sometime. He is such a fascinating creature. I want to get to know him better, he seems to have many layers and intricacies&lt;br /&gt;
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The Gin Mill was... Not so good. Marl was there again, which was good, but... It was not a good night. Sure, I won my first match to date there, but... Marl was disqualified after his. Things got dangerous afterward. People were calling for blood, and... Well I was the only person who was willing to defend Marl without it being just for the sake of the club. He's not so bad, people just... Need to look past things. I trust him, enough that I'd let him have my back in a fight. It finally settled, and nothing too bad happened. Marl was sweet though, when the crowd started saying things about me, he defended me. Perhaps I am just blind, or maybe I got hit in the head too many times. I don't know. Ren warned me about him, sort of. I was harsh to Ren, but I just didn't want to see anything happen to Marl. Was I wrong?D make me bad? I just... I can relate to him, I know that look in his eyes. Maybe I should just go home, stop doing these things. Stop trying...&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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A beautiful day. I woke in the best of ways, safe and secure and content. How could I not be eager to see what was in store? I did my morning rituals around the home, prepared meals and snacks for the household, baked cookies, and packed my things to head into Ul'Dah for a bit. I made more friends today, while I was sitting in the Quick Sand. One an Elezen lady, tall and pretty and sweet. She tried a cookie, and we talked for awhile. The other a little Lalafell who overheard me talking about the cafe, and my want to open the downstairs into a stage for people to come and express themselves. Both were lovely people. I gave them my card and a pearl to the musician before I had to hurry away on business. &lt;br /&gt;
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I ran into the woman ag in the evening. Zetalia was her name. As I was getting ready to go out for the music and fun in the desert listening to Savo, Marcy, Rommie, and Kasumi. I invited her along, she had said she liked music and it was an experience to see the passion that group all put into their art. We had fun. Well... I did. I knew several faces, mostly from the Gin Mill or from performances at the cabaret.&lt;br /&gt;
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After the shows I mingled a little bit. I gave Marcy a tip of cookies. Some chocolate ch and some almond. He said I was scary when I walked up though! Maybe he was joking... I don't think I'm scary. I suppose the only time he has seen me though was when I fight, maybe I'm scary then? I'll have to ask someone, perhaps Syf? Maybe Cicero if he ever sees me fight again. He only saw the one time, and that was... A disaster.&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Zetalia, she sang for me at the Burning Wall. It was beautiful. I was reluctant to leave, but I knew I should be heading home. I gave her a pearl to contact me with and headed out.&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = She refuses to say&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_4_value = Widowed&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Moonguard / Cook&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_6_value = 21th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, and to a very small handful of people Ro', was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka currently calls the Elysium her place of employ. On show nights she takes post among the moonguard, and when things are slow and quiet she can be found either in the kitchen or lazing somewhere on the premises.&lt;br /&gt;
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: -A small, inornate dagger with the word &amp;quot;Shadow&amp;quot; engraved on it&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets, the contents vary day-by-day depending on what she makes&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 65 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Fair skinned, freckles splattered playfully across her cheeks, shoulders, back, and chest&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Bone white with pink highlights&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Left eye is seafoam green, the right is a pale pink&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most at 4'5&amp;quot; and being just a wisp of a woman at under 70 ponz. She is small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. Her slight frame does not lend to much curvature, the barest hint of a flare at the hip and her 'bust' being little more than mosquito bites. She can be sensitive about her figure, a little envious of those who carry more weight. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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:Notably, she bears several fresh scars. The scales on her forehead are gone, scar tissue leaving an indented shape where they once were. Her left hand has a round scar on the palm and the back of the hand, directly opposite each other. A wound mirrored on each side of her collarbone, identical marks on the back. Her right hand has back and palm scarring as well, though instead of a simple circle the image of a dove is burned into the flesh. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. Perfumed by her work, and generally smelling of cinnamon, sugar, spices, and honey, as well as by her favoured drink when caught in the evenings the faint whiff of bourbon is present.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Behavior=&lt;br /&gt;
: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A less friendly aspect of the little Raen has started to show itself. A passive interest in learning to defend herself has turned into enjoyment of a good fight. She can be seen stepping into the arena in a variety of venues, and when she fights she is relentless. She shows no concern for her own well-being, seeming to prefer opponents who are easily capable of tossing her about like a ragdoll, and doesn't hesitate to take a blow if she thinks she can turn it around. A sore spot in this regard is that many will take it easy on the small Auri, a fact which if she discovers will cause her to poke, prod, goad, and do anything in her power to push the person to snapping at her. This nearly self-destructive behaviour only shows itself around certain people, generally those who are at the fights. She remembers faces, and actively tries to keep track of who she can show what side, attempting to keep some seperation between the two very different sides of her. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  While fearless of most loud noises, thunder has the propensity to send her cowering under the nearest bed or locking herself in a pantry, closet, or other small room. &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Being Coddled; She's up to her horns in frustration by people who try and protect her from every little thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some degree. She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Warm Bourbon''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force. She is settling into her own odd style, and does not shy away from doing what it takes to win. She can be honorable, as long as her opponent is as well. If you yank her tail or steer her by the horns you can expect her to claw, bite, or throw sand. It has been noted that she is particularly quick to use her tail to trip someone, or to knock the wind from their lungs if given a chance. She tries to bring taller opponents down to her own level, where she can get an upper hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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Arguably her best ability for fighting has nothing to do with how much hurt she can inflict. It's the opposite. She has a fierce ability to take a hit. And another. And another. The little Raen seems to be endlessly able to take the abuse, and even when battered and barely able to stand, she will try and get back to her feet to keep going. This isn't to say she doesn't feel the pain or take damage. By all means Roka feels every single bit of it, but she will stubbornly keep going until it is physically impossible for her. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The only weapon Roka carries on her is her small dagger. It is a last-resort measure for her to use it as she favours her claws over the blade.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka does not actively wield her aether, though she has been training. In an average day she performs little things like warming drinks, teleporting, and lighting cigarettes. When pushed she wields fire-aspected aether in destructive displays, and while she cannot sling spells freely this does not stop her from using it offensively and defensively.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the ingredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Krick Etune:''' ''I know him mostly as one of the few healers who I can stand to be healed by without suffering. He is a nice guy though, also so polite and cheerful. I should bring him something one of these days to show gratitude for the time he takes to patch us lot of knuckle heads back up after we beat each other senseless.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(7/24) ''Atonement''&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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Words will be had with Marl though. I'm irate with that catte. He promised me a match and failed to deliver. I think I'm going to make sure to wear boots with a solid sole next time I see him, and make him eat them. Perhaps that is harsh though Maybe he felt pity and didn't want to fight me in this state. I hope not...&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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I saw Kulain today. For the first time since leaving the sanctuary. It was... nerve wracking, but she was friendly, kind. Perhaps it is just me, I am so on edge at times I overthink everything. We talked, about my cafe and her sanctuary. About things in general. It was... Nice.&lt;br /&gt;
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I also met a most interesting... Catte? Crow? I am not sure. Beaky Beaks. I like him. He told me my fortune, the four of pentacles. I as possessive of my friends and gil supposedly. I cannot say that I am stingy with gil, but I am very protective of those I hold dear. He said that do not tolerate change well. This made me laugh, for I seem to be changing more and more each day. Not all futures are accurate, he laughed and told me. We departed the Quick Sand for a quieter place, where we sat and talked. He told me more fortunes, that if I fight int he Grindstone this week I will be hurt. I must be careful. He said that I have great strength, but I am at risk of isolation. That I will steal the strength from others to grow more powerful. I could never live with myself for such a thing... He told me... Another fortune. I asked about love. Things with Simeon have been so... Confusing, I thought perhaps he could help offer clarity. He told me his own thoughts on happiness, as well as what the spirits said. I am just as confused as before though. We talked for awhile after about many things. Beaky revealed his face and his real name to me. He was... Surprisingly handsome, a stark contrast to the mask he wore. I hope to hear from him soon, I gave him a pearl and asked him to come visit sometime. He is such a fascinating creature. I want to get to know him better, he seems to have many layers and intricacies&lt;br /&gt;
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The Gin Mill was... Not so good. Marl was there again, which was good, but... It was not a good night. Sure, I won my first match to date there, but... Marl was disqualified after his. Things got dangerous afterward. People were calling for blood, and... Well I was the only person who was willing to defend Marl without it being just for the sake of the club. He's not so bad, people just... Need to look past things. I trust him, enough that I'd let him have my back in a fight. It finally settled, and nothing too bad happened. Marl was sweet though, when the crowd started saying things about me, he defended me. Perhaps I am just blind, or maybe I got hit in the head too many times. I don't know. Ren warned me about him, sort of. I was harsh to Ren, but I just didn't want to see anything happen to Marl. Was I wrong?D make me bad? I just... I can relate to him, I know that look in his eyes. Maybe I should just go home, stop doing these things. Stop trying...&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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A beautiful day. I woke in the best of ways, safe and secure and content. How could I not be eager to see what was in store? I did my morning rituals around the home, prepared meals and snacks for the household, baked cookies, and packed my things to head into Ul'Dah for a bit. I made more friends today, while I was sitting in the Quick Sand. One an Elezen lady, tall and pretty and sweet. She tried a cookie, and we talked for awhile. The other a little Lalafell who overheard me talking about the cafe, and my want to open the downstairs into a stage for people to come and express themselves. Both were lovely people. I gave them my card and a pearl to the musician before I had to hurry away on business. &lt;br /&gt;
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I ran into the woman ag in the evening. Zetalia was her name. As I was getting ready to go out for the music and fun in the desert listening to Savo, Marcy, Rommie, and Kasumi. I invited her along, she had said she liked music and it was an experience to see the passion that group all put into their art. We had fun. Well... I did. I knew several faces, mostly from the Gin Mill or from performances at the cabaret.&lt;br /&gt;
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After the shows I mingled a little bit. I gave Marcy a tip of cookies. Some chocolate ch and some almond. He said I was scary when I walked up though! Maybe he was joking... I don't think I'm scary. I suppose the only time he has seen me though was when I fight, maybe I'm scary then? I'll have to ask someone, perhaps Syf? Maybe Cicero if he ever sees me fight again. He only saw the one time, and that was... A disaster.&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Zetalia, she sang for me at the Burning Wall. It was beautiful. I was reluctant to leave, but I knew I should be heading home. I gave her a pearl to contact me with and headed out.&lt;br /&gt;
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''The writing is scribbled, scratched out violently here. Started and stopped in attempts to write something down. The mess covers half a page easily, clearing up only near the bottom of the paper, where the few words are written heavily, traced over and over as if to commit to memory''&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Roka: /* Behavior */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = She refuses to say&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Demisexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Widowed&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Moonguard / Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 21th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, and to a very small handful of people Ro', was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka currently calls the Elysium her place of employ. On show nights she takes post among the moonguard, and when things are slow and quiet she can be found either in the kitchen or lazing somewhere on the premises.&lt;br /&gt;
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: -A small, inornate dagger with the word &amp;quot;Shadow&amp;quot; engraved on it&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets, the contents vary day-by-day depending on what she makes&lt;br /&gt;
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: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
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: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 65 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Fair skinned, freckles splattered playfully across her cheeks, shoulders, back, and chest&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Bone white with pink highlights&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most at 4'5&amp;quot; and being just a wisp of a woman at under 70 ponz. She is small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. Her slight frame does not lend to much curvature, the barest hint of a flare at the hip and her 'bust' being little more than mosquito bites. She can be sensitive about her figure, a little envious of those who carry more weight. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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:Notably, she bears several fresh scars. The scales on her forehead are gone, scar tissue leaving an indented shape where they once were. Her left hand has a round scar on the palm and the back of the hand, directly opposite each other. A wound mirrored on each side of her collarbone, identical marks on the back. Her right hand has back and palm scarring as well, though instead of a simple circle the image of a dove is burned into the flesh. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. Perfumed by her work, and generally smelling of cinnamon, sugar, spices, and honey, as well as by her favoured drink when caught in the evenings the faint whiff of bourbon is present.&lt;br /&gt;
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: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A less friendly aspect of the little Raen has started to show itself. A passive interest in learning to defend herself has turned into enjoyment of a good fight. She can be seen stepping into the arena in a variety of venues, and when she fights she is relentless. She shows no concern for her own well-being, seeming to prefer opponents who are easily capable of tossing her about like a ragdoll, and doesn't hesitate to take a blow if she thinks she can turn it around. A sore spot in this regard is that many will take it easy on the small Auri, a fact which if she discovers will cause her to poke, prod, goad, and do anything in her power to push the person to snapping at her. This nearly self-destructive behaviour only shows itself around certain people, generally those who are at the fights. She remembers faces, and actively tries to keep track of who she can show what side, attempting to keep some seperation between the two very different sides of her. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  While fearless of most loud noises, thunder has the propensity to send her cowering under the nearest bed or locking herself in a pantry, closet, or other small room. &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Being Coddled; She's up to her horns in frustration by people who try and protect her from every little thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some degree. She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Warm Bourbon''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force. She is settling into her own odd style, and does not shy away from doing what it takes to win. She can be honorable, as long as her opponent is as well. If you yank her tail or steer her by the horns you can expect her to claw, bite, or throw sand. It has been noted that she is particularly quick to use her tail to trip someone, or to knock the wind from their lungs if given a chance. She tries to bring taller opponents down to her own level, where she can get an upper hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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Arguably her best ability for fighting has nothing to do with how much hurt she can inflict. It's the opposite. She has a fierce ability to take a hit. And another. And another. The little Raen seems to be endlessly able to take the abuse, and even when battered and barely able to stand, she will try and get back to her feet to keep going. This isn't to say she doesn't feel the pain or take damage. By all means Roka feels every single bit of it, but she will stubbornly keep going until it is physically impossible for her. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs, as well as her own claws.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is unable to wield magic, and the spells from most mages cause her significant pain.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the ingredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse (Cinnamon):''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. He stole my heart long before I realized it and faster than I ever dreamed possible. Cinnamon means the world to me, and I hope he knows I will always be happy to do anything I can for him, even if our time together is past.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(7/24) ''Atonement''&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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Words will be had with Marl though. I'm irate with that catte. He promised me a match and failed to deliver. I think I'm going to make sure to wear boots with a solid sole next time I see him, and make him eat them. Perhaps that is harsh though Maybe he felt pity and didn't want to fight me in this state. I hope not...&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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I saw Kulain today. For the first time since leaving the sanctuary. It was... nerve wracking, but she was friendly, kind. Perhaps it is just me, I am so on edge at times I overthink everything. We talked, about my cafe and her sanctuary. About things in general. It was... Nice.&lt;br /&gt;
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I also met a most interesting... Catte? Crow? I am not sure. Beaky Beaks. I like him. He told me my fortune, the four of pentacles. I as possessive of my friends and gil supposedly. I cannot say that I am stingy with gil, but I am very protective of those I hold dear. He said that do not tolerate change well. This made me laugh, for I seem to be changing more and more each day. Not all futures are accurate, he laughed and told me. We departed the Quick Sand for a quieter place, where we sat and talked. He told me more fortunes, that if I fight int he Grindstone this week I will be hurt. I must be careful. He said that I have great strength, but I am at risk of isolation. That I will steal the strength from others to grow more powerful. I could never live with myself for such a thing... He told me... Another fortune. I asked about love. Things with Simeon have been so... Confusing, I thought perhaps he could help offer clarity. He told me his own thoughts on happiness, as well as what the spirits said. I am just as confused as before though. We talked for awhile after about many things. Beaky revealed his face and his real name to me. He was... Surprisingly handsome, a stark contrast to the mask he wore. I hope to hear from him soon, I gave him a pearl and asked him to come visit sometime. He is such a fascinating creature. I want to get to know him better, he seems to have many layers and intricacies&lt;br /&gt;
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The Gin Mill was... Not so good. Marl was there again, which was good, but... It was not a good night. Sure, I won my first match to date there, but... Marl was disqualified after his. Things got dangerous afterward. People were calling for blood, and... Well I was the only person who was willing to defend Marl without it being just for the sake of the club. He's not so bad, people just... Need to look past things. I trust him, enough that I'd let him have my back in a fight. It finally settled, and nothing too bad happened. Marl was sweet though, when the crowd started saying things about me, he defended me. Perhaps I am just blind, or maybe I got hit in the head too many times. I don't know. Ren warned me about him, sort of. I was harsh to Ren, but I just didn't want to see anything happen to Marl. Was I wrong?D make me bad? I just... I can relate to him, I know that look in his eyes. Maybe I should just go home, stop doing these things. Stop trying...&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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A beautiful day. I woke in the best of ways, safe and secure and content. How could I not be eager to see what was in store? I did my morning rituals around the home, prepared meals and snacks for the household, baked cookies, and packed my things to head into Ul'Dah for a bit. I made more friends today, while I was sitting in the Quick Sand. One an Elezen lady, tall and pretty and sweet. She tried a cookie, and we talked for awhile. The other a little Lalafell who overheard me talking about the cafe, and my want to open the downstairs into a stage for people to come and express themselves. Both were lovely people. I gave them my card and a pearl to the musician before I had to hurry away on business. &lt;br /&gt;
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I ran into the woman ag in the evening. Zetalia was her name. As I was getting ready to go out for the music and fun in the desert listening to Savo, Marcy, Rommie, and Kasumi. I invited her along, she had said she liked music and it was an experience to see the passion that group all put into their art. We had fun. Well... I did. I knew several faces, mostly from the Gin Mill or from performances at the cabaret.&lt;br /&gt;
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After the shows I mingled a little bit. I gave Marcy a tip of cookies. Some chocolate ch and some almond. He said I was scary when I walked up though! Maybe he was joking... I don't think I'm scary. I suppose the only time he has seen me though was when I fight, maybe I'm scary then? I'll have to ask someone, perhaps Syf? Maybe Cicero if he ever sees me fight again. He only saw the one time, and that was... A disaster.&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Zetalia, she sang for me at the Burning Wall. It was beautiful. I was reluctant to leave, but I knew I should be heading home. I gave her a pearl to contact me with and headed out.&lt;br /&gt;
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''The writing is scribbled, scratched out violently here. Started and stopped in attempts to write something down. The mess covers half a page easily, clearing up only near the bottom of the paper, where the few words are written heavily, traced over and over as if to commit to memory''&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Roka: /* Appearance */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = She refuses to say&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Demisexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Widowed&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Moonguard / Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 21th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, and to a very small handful of people Ro', was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka currently calls the Elysium her place of employ. On show nights she takes post among the moonguard, and when things are slow and quiet she can be found either in the kitchen or lazing somewhere on the premises.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Your Character's Inventory&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: -A small, inornate dagger with the word &amp;quot;Shadow&amp;quot; engraved on it&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets, the contents vary day-by-day depending on what she makes&lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leather-bound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 65 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Fair skinned, freckles splattered playfully across her cheeks, shoulders, back, and chest&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Bone white with pink highlights&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Left eye is seafoam green, the right is a pale pink&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most at 4'5&amp;quot; and being just a wisp of a woman at under 70 ponz. She is small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. Her slight frame does not lend to much curvature, the barest hint of a flare at the hip and her 'bust' being little more than mosquito bites. She can be sensitive about her figure, a little envious of those who carry more weight. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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:Notably, she bears several fresh scars. The scales on her forehead are gone, scar tissue leaving an indented shape where they once were. Her left hand has a round scar on the palm and the back of the hand, directly opposite each other. A wound mirrored on each side of her collarbone, identical marks on the back. Her right hand has back and palm scarring as well, though instead of a simple circle the image of a dove is burned into the flesh. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. Perfumed by her work, and generally smelling of cinnamon, sugar, spices, and honey, as well as by her favoured drink when caught in the evenings the faint whiff of bourbon is present.&lt;br /&gt;
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: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A less friendly aspect of the little Raen has started to show itself. A passive interest in learning to defend herself has turned into enjoyment of a good fight. She can be seen stepping into the arena in a variety of venues, and when she fights she is relentless. She shows no concern for her own well-being, seeming to prefer opponents who are easily capable of tossing her about like a ragdoll, and doesn't hesitate to take a blow if she thinks she can turn it around. A sore spot in this regard is that many will take it easy on the small Auri, a fact which if she discovers will cause her to poke, prod, goad, and do anything in her power to push the person to snapping at her. This nearly self-destructive behaviour only shows itself around certain people, generally those who are at the fights. She remembers faces, and actively tries to keep track of who she can show what side, attempting to keep some seperation between the two very different sides of her. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Elezen males. Barring Cicero and Simeon, Roka goes into a state of panic and will freeze on the spot. She refuses to explain why to most people, but there are a handful who know and if they see it happen will try and get the Raen to a safe location quickly.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Being Coddled; She's up to her horns in frustration by people who try and protect her from every little thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Warm Bourbon''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force. She is settling into her own odd style, and does not shy away from doing what it takes to win. She can be honorable, as long as her opponent is as well. If you yank her tail or steer her by the horns you can expect her to claw, bite, or throw sand. It has been noted that she is particularly quick to use her tail to trip someone, or to knock the wind from their lungs if given a chance. She tries to bring taller opponents down to her own level, where she can get an upper hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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Arguably her best ability for fighting has nothing to do with how much hurt she can inflict. It's the opposite. She has a fierce ability to take a hit. And another. And another. The little Raen seems to be endlessly able to take the abuse, and even when battered and barely able to stand, she will try and get back to her feet to keep going. This isn't to say she doesn't feel the pain or take damage. By all means Roka feels every single bit of it, but she will stubbornly keep going until it is physically impossible for her. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs, as well as her own claws.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is unable to wield magic, and the spells from most mages cause her significant pain.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the ingredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is my best friend's wife and mate. She's always been so kind to me, she's a sweetheart. Her café business is adorable too. I love it.&amp;quot; '''~Teirra Lihzeh'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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I saw Kulain today. For the first time since leaving the sanctuary. It was... nerve wracking, but she was friendly, kind. Perhaps it is just me, I am so on edge at times I overthink everything. We talked, about my cafe and her sanctuary. About things in general. It was... Nice.&lt;br /&gt;
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I also met a most interesting... Catte? Crow? I am not sure. Beaky Beaks. I like him. He told me my fortune, the four of pentacles. I as possessive of my friends and gil supposedly. I cannot say that I am stingy with gil, but I am very protective of those I hold dear. He said that do not tolerate change well. This made me laugh, for I seem to be changing more and more each day. Not all futures are accurate, he laughed and told me. We departed the Quick Sand for a quieter place, where we sat and talked. He told me more fortunes, that if I fight int he Grindstone this week I will be hurt. I must be careful. He said that I have great strength, but I am at risk of isolation. That I will steal the strength from others to grow more powerful. I could never live with myself for such a thing... He told me... Another fortune. I asked about love. Things with Simeon have been so... Confusing, I thought perhaps he could help offer clarity. He told me his own thoughts on happiness, as well as what the spirits said. I am just as confused as before though. We talked for awhile after about many things. Beaky revealed his face and his real name to me. He was... Surprisingly handsome, a stark contrast to the mask he wore. I hope to hear from him soon, I gave him a pearl and asked him to come visit sometime. He is such a fascinating creature. I want to get to know him better, he seems to have many layers and intricacies&lt;br /&gt;
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The Gin Mill was... Not so good. Marl was there again, which was good, but... It was not a good night. Sure, I won my first match to date there, but... Marl was disqualified after his. Things got dangerous afterward. People were calling for blood, and... Well I was the only person who was willing to defend Marl without it being just for the sake of the club. He's not so bad, people just... Need to look past things. I trust him, enough that I'd let him have my back in a fight. It finally settled, and nothing too bad happened. Marl was sweet though, when the crowd started saying things about me, he defended me. Perhaps I am just blind, or maybe I got hit in the head too many times. I don't know. Ren warned me about him, sort of. I was harsh to Ren, but I just didn't want to see anything happen to Marl. Was I wrong?D make me bad? I just... I can relate to him, I know that look in his eyes. Maybe I should just go home, stop doing these things. Stop trying...&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(7/28) ''Where did the night go?''&lt;br /&gt;
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A beautiful day. I woke in the best of ways, safe and secure and content. How could I not be eager to see what was in store? I did my morning rituals around the home, prepared meals and snacks for the household, baked cookies, and packed my things to head into Ul'Dah for a bit. I made more friends today, while I was sitting in the Quick Sand. One an Elezen lady, tall and pretty and sweet. She tried a cookie, and we talked for awhile. The other a little Lalafell who overheard me talking about the cafe, and my want to open the downstairs into a stage for people to come and express themselves. Both were lovely people. I gave them my card and a pearl to the musician before I had to hurry away on business. &lt;br /&gt;
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I ran into the woman ag in the evening. Zetalia was her name. As I was getting ready to go out for the music and fun in the desert listening to Savo, Marcy, Rommie, and Kasumi. I invited her along, she had said she liked music and it was an experience to see the passion that group all put into their art. We had fun. Well... I did. I knew several faces, mostly from the Gin Mill or from performances at the cabaret.&lt;br /&gt;
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After the shows I mingled a little bit. I gave Marcy a tip of cookies. Some chocolate ch and some almond. He said I was scary when I walked up though! Maybe he was joking... I don't think I'm scary. I suppose the only time he has seen me though was when I fight, maybe I'm scary then? I'll have to ask someone, perhaps Syf? Maybe Cicero if he ever sees me fight again. He only saw the one time, and that was... A disaster.&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Zetalia, she sang for me at the Burning Wall. It was beautiful. I was reluctant to leave, but I knew I should be heading home. I gave her a pearl to contact me with and headed out.&lt;br /&gt;
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''The writing is scribbled, scratched out violently here. Started and stopped in attempts to write something down. The mess covers half a page easily, clearing up only near the bottom of the paper, where the few words are written heavily, traced over and over as if to commit to memory''&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Links:===&lt;br /&gt;
* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = She refuses to say&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Demisexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Widowed&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Moonguard / Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 21th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, and to a very small handful of people Ro', was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka currently calls the Elysium her place of employ. On show nights she takes post among the moonguard, and when things are slow and quiet she can be found either in the kitchen or lazing somewhere on the premises.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Your Character's Inventory&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Last updated:''' June 16th, 2016&lt;br /&gt;
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: -A small, inornate dagger with the word &amp;quot;Shadow&amp;quot; engraved on it&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets, the contents vary day-by-day depending on what she makes&lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leather-bound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 65 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Fair skinned, freckles splattered playfully across her cheeks, shoulders, back, and chest&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Bone white with pink highlights&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Left eye is seafoam green, the right is a pale pink&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most at 4'5&amp;quot; and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She is small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. Her slight frame does not lend to much curvature, the barest hint of a flare at the hip and her 'bust' being little more than mosquito bites. She can be sensitive about her figure, a little envious of those who carry more weight. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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:Notably, she bears several fresh scars. The scales on her forehead are gone, scar tissue leaving an indented shape where they once were. Her left hand has a round scar on the palm and the back of the hand, directly opposite each other. A wound mirrored on each side of her collarbone, identical marks on the back. Her right hand has back and palm scarring as well, though instead of a simple circle the image of a dove is burned into the flesh. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. Perfumed by her work, and generally smelling of cinnamon, sugar, spices, and honey, as well as by her favoured drink when caught in the evenings the faint whiff of bourbon is present.&lt;br /&gt;
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: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A less friendly aspect of the little Raen has started to show itself. A passive interest in learning to defend herself has turned into enjoyment of a good fight. She can be seen stepping into the arena in a variety of venues, and when she fights she is relentless. She shows no concern for her own well-being, seeming to prefer opponents who are easily capable of tossing her about like a ragdoll, and doesn't hesitate to take a blow if she thinks she can turn it around. A sore spot in this regard is that many will take it easy on the small Auri, a fact which if she discovers will cause her to poke, prod, goad, and do anything in her power to push the person to snapping at her. This nearly self-destructive behaviour only shows itself around certain people, generally those who are at the fights. She remembers faces, and actively tries to keep track of who she can show what side, attempting to keep some seperation between the two very different sides of her. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Elezen males. Barring Cicero and Simeon, Roka goes into a state of panic and will freeze on the spot. She refuses to explain why to most people, but there are a handful who know and if they see it happen will try and get the Raen to a safe location quickly.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Being Coddled; She's up to her horns in frustration by people who try and protect her from every little thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Warm Bourbon''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force. She is settling into her own odd style, and does not shy away from doing what it takes to win. She can be honorable, as long as her opponent is as well. If you yank her tail or steer her by the horns you can expect her to claw, bite, or throw sand. It has been noted that she is particularly quick to use her tail to trip someone, or to knock the wind from their lungs if given a chance. She tries to bring taller opponents down to her own level, where she can get an upper hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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Arguably her best ability for fighting has nothing to do with how much hurt she can inflict. It's the opposite. She has a fierce ability to take a hit. And another. And another. The little Raen seems to be endlessly able to take the abuse, and even when battered and barely able to stand, she will try and get back to her feet to keep going. This isn't to say she doesn't feel the pain or take damage. By all means Roka feels every single bit of it, but she will stubbornly keep going until it is physically impossible for her. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs, as well as her own claws.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is unable to wield magic, and the spells from most mages cause her significant pain.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the ingredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is my best friend's wife and mate. She's always been so kind to me, she's a sweetheart. Her café business is adorable too. I love it.&amp;quot; '''~Teirra Lihzeh'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Relationships=&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; In a Relationship    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Romantic Interest    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sexual Desire    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Platonic Love      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Family      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Good Standing     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Neutral     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poor Standing    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ☠ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;Deceased&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse (Cinnamon):''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. He stole my heart long before I realized it and faster than I ever dreamed possible. Cinnamon means the world to me, and I hope he knows I will always be happy to do anything I can for him, even if our time together is past.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(7/24) ''Atonement''&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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I did what I always do on Mondays, I went to Limsa to spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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I saw Kulain today. For the first time since leaving the sanctuary. It was... nerve wracking, but she was friendly, kind. Perhaps it is just me, I am so on edge at times I overthink everything. We talked, about my cafe and her sanctuary. About things in general. It was... Nice.&lt;br /&gt;
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I also met a most interesting... Catte? Crow? I am not sure. Beaky Beaks. I like him. He told me my fortune, the four of pentacles. I as possessive of my friends and gil supposedly. I cannot say that I am stingy with gil, but I am very protective of those I hold dear. He said that do not tolerate change well. This made me laugh, for I seem to be changing more and more each day. Not all futures are accurate, he laughed and told me. We departed the Quick Sand for a quieter place, where we sat and talked. He told me more fortunes, that if I fight int he Grindstone this week I will be hurt. I must be careful. He said that I have great strength, but I am at risk of isolation. That I will steal the strength from others to grow more powerful. I could never live with myself for such a thing... He told me... Another fortune. I asked about love. Things with Simeon have been so... Confusing, I thought perhaps he could help offer clarity. He told me his own thoughts on happiness, as well as what the spirits said. I am just as confused as before though. We talked for awhile after about many things. Beaky revealed his face and his real name to me. He was... Surprisingly handsome, a stark contrast to the mask he wore. I hope to hear from him soon, I gave him a pearl and asked him to come visit sometime. He is such a fascinating creature. I want to get to know him better, he seems to have many layers and intricacies&lt;br /&gt;
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The Gin Mill was... Not so good. Marl was there again, which was good, but... It was not a good night. Sure, I won my first match to date there, but... Marl was disqualified after his. Things got dangerous afterward. People were calling for blood, and... Well I was the only person who was willing to defend Marl without it being just for the sake of the club. He's not so bad, people just... Need to look past things. I trust him, enough that I'd let him have my back in a fight. It finally settled, and nothing too bad happened. Marl was sweet though, when the crowd started saying things about me, he defended me. Perhaps I am just blind, or maybe I got hit in the head too many times. I don't know. Ren warned me about him, sort of. I was harsh to Ren, but I just didn't want to see anything happen to Marl. Was I wrong?D make me bad? I just... I can relate to him, I know that look in his eyes. Maybe I should just go home, stop doing these things. Stop trying...&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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A beautiful day. I woke in the best of ways, safe and secure and content. How could I not be eager to see what was in store? I did my morning rituals around the home, prepared meals and snacks for the household, baked cookies, and packed my things to head into Ul'Dah for a bit. I made more friends today, while I was sitting in the Quick Sand. One an Elezen lady, tall and pretty and sweet. She tried a cookie, and we talked for awhile. The other a little Lalafell who overheard me talking about the cafe, and my want to open the downstairs into a stage for people to come and express themselves. Both were lovely people. I gave them my card and a pearl to the musician before I had to hurry away on business. &lt;br /&gt;
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I ran into the woman ag in the evening. Zetalia was her name. As I was getting ready to go out for the music and fun in the desert listening to Savo, Marcy, Rommie, and Kasumi. I invited her along, she had said she liked music and it was an experience to see the passion that group all put into their art. We had fun. Well... I did. I knew several faces, mostly from the Gin Mill or from performances at the cabaret.&lt;br /&gt;
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After the shows I mingled a little bit. I gave Marcy a tip of cookies. Some chocolate ch and some almond. He said I was scary when I walked up though! Maybe he was joking... I don't think I'm scary. I suppose the only time he has seen me though was when I fight, maybe I'm scary then? I'll have to ask someone, perhaps Syf? Maybe Cicero if he ever sees me fight again. He only saw the one time, and that was... A disaster.&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Zetalia, she sang for me at the Burning Wall. It was beautiful. I was reluctant to leave, but I knew I should be heading home. I gave her a pearl to contact me with and headed out.&lt;br /&gt;
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''The writing is scribbled, scratched out violently here. Started and stopped in attempts to write something down. The mess covers half a page easily, clearing up only near the bottom of the paper, where the few words are written heavily, traced over and over as if to commit to memory''&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Links:===&lt;br /&gt;
* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Roka: &lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = She refuses to say&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 21th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, and to a very small handful of people Ro', was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Your Character's Inventory&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: -A small, inornate dagger with the word &amp;quot;Shadow&amp;quot; engraved on it&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets, the contents vary day-by-day depending on what she makes&lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leather-bound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Fair skinned, freckles splattered playfully across her cheeks, shoulders, back, and chest&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Bone white with pink highlights&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Left eye is seafoam green, the right is a pale pink&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most at 4'5&amp;quot; and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She is small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. Her slight frame does not lend to much curvature, the barest hint of a flare at the hip and her 'bust' being little more than mosquito bites. She can be sensitive about her figure, a little envious of those who carry more weight. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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:Notably, she bears several fresh scars. The scales on her forehead are gone, scar tissue leaving an indented shape where they once were. Her left hand has a round scar on the palm and the back of the hand, directly opposite each other. A wound mirrored on each side of her collarbone, identical marks on the back. Her right hand has back and palm scarring as well, though instead of a simple circle the image of a dove is burned into the flesh. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. Perfumed by her work, and generally smelling of cinnamon, sugar, spices, and honey, as well as by her favoured drink when caught in the evenings the faint whiff of bourbon is present.&lt;br /&gt;
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: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A less friendly aspect of the little Raen has started to show itself. A passive interest in learning to defend herself has turned into enjoyment of a good fight. She can be seen stepping into the arena in a variety of venues, and when she fights she is relentless. She shows no concern for her own well-being, seeming to prefer opponents who are easily capable of tossing her about like a ragdoll, and doesn't hesitate to take a blow if she thinks she can turn it around. A sore spot in this regard is that many will take it easy on the small Auri, a fact which if she discovers will cause her to poke, prod, goad, and do anything in her power to push the person to snapping at her. This nearly self-destructive behaviour only shows itself around certain people, generally those who are at the fights. She remembers faces, and actively tries to keep track of who she can show what side, attempting to keep some seperation between the two very different sides of her. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Elezen males. Barring Cicero and Simeon, Roka goes into a state of panic and will freeze on the spot. She refuses to explain why to most people, but there are a handful who know and if they see it happen will try and get the Raen to a safe location quickly.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Being Coddled; She's up to her horns in frustration by people who try and protect her from every little thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Warm Bourbon''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force. She is settling into her own odd style, and does not shy away from doing what it takes to win. She can be honorable, as long as her opponent is as well. If you yank her tail or steer her by the horns you can expect her to claw, bite, or throw sand. It has been noted that she is particularly quick to use her tail to trip someone, or to knock the wind from their lungs if given a chance. She tries to bring taller opponents down to her own level, where she can get an upper hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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Arguably her best ability for fighting has nothing to do with how much hurt she can inflict. It's the opposite. She has a fierce ability to take a hit. And another. And another. The little Raen seems to be endlessly able to take the abuse, and even when battered and barely able to stand, she will try and get back to her feet to keep going. This isn't to say she doesn't feel the pain or take damage. By all means Roka feels every single bit of it, but she will stubbornly keep going until it is physically impossible for her. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs, as well as her own claws.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is unable to wield magic, and the spells from most mages cause her significant pain.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the ingredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Relationships=&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; In a Relationship    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Romantic Interest    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sexual Desire    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Platonic Love      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Family      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Good Standing     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Neutral     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poor Standing    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ☠ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;Deceased&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse (Cinnamon):''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. He stole my heart long before I realized it and faster than I ever dreamed possible. Cinnamon means the world to me, and I hope he knows I will always be happy to do anything I can for him, even if our time together is past.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Meis Taruteis:''' ''Liar... I thought I knew him, but after a time apart the man I met when I saw him again was... Not Meis. He fights the same, and I suppose it is just me being stubborn... I wish I could talk to him again, with a cooler head.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Maxwell Marlborough (Marl):''' ''At first glance, about as nice as a coueral shoved in a garden shed with a hive of pissed off bees. Originally just the person I wanted to be better than at Nef's, I've discovered there's more than just a prickly, snarky exterior. More than just a rival, I consider him a friend, as odd a friendship as we may have. I would never say it out loud, but he is likely my best friend. There are many fires I would walk through to show him he is not alone.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''W'Surah Beln:''' ''A somewhat frightening Miqo'te who I suppose means well. I would have liked to meet him under better terms, but at least I know he has a good heart. I trust him, even if he makes me nervous.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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Words will be had with Marl though. I'm irate with that catte. He promised me a match and failed to deliver. I think I'm going to make sure to wear boots with a solid sole next time I see him, and make him eat them. Perhaps that is harsh though Maybe he felt pity and didn't want to fight me in this state. I hope not...&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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I saw Kulain today. For the first time since leaving the sanctuary. It was... nerve wracking, but she was friendly, kind. Perhaps it is just me, I am so on edge at times I overthink everything. We talked, about my cafe and her sanctuary. About things in general. It was... Nice.&lt;br /&gt;
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I also met a most interesting... Catte? Crow? I am not sure. Beaky Beaks. I like him. He told me my fortune, the four of pentacles. I as possessive of my friends and gil supposedly. I cannot say that I am stingy with gil, but I am very protective of those I hold dear. He said that do not tolerate change well. This made me laugh, for I seem to be changing more and more each day. Not all futures are accurate, he laughed and told me. We departed the Quick Sand for a quieter place, where we sat and talked. He told me more fortunes, that if I fight int he Grindstone this week I will be hurt. I must be careful. He said that I have great strength, but I am at risk of isolation. That I will steal the strength from others to grow more powerful. I could never live with myself for such a thing... He told me... Another fortune. I asked about love. Things with Simeon have been so... Confusing, I thought perhaps he could help offer clarity. He told me his own thoughts on happiness, as well as what the spirits said. I am just as confused as before though. We talked for awhile after about many things. Beaky revealed his face and his real name to me. He was... Surprisingly handsome, a stark contrast to the mask he wore. I hope to hear from him soon, I gave him a pearl and asked him to come visit sometime. He is such a fascinating creature. I want to get to know him better, he seems to have many layers and intricacies&lt;br /&gt;
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The Gin Mill was... Not so good. Marl was there again, which was good, but... It was not a good night. Sure, I won my first match to date there, but... Marl was disqualified after his. Things got dangerous afterward. People were calling for blood, and... Well I was the only person who was willing to defend Marl without it being just for the sake of the club. He's not so bad, people just... Need to look past things. I trust him, enough that I'd let him have my back in a fight. It finally settled, and nothing too bad happened. Marl was sweet though, when the crowd started saying things about me, he defended me. Perhaps I am just blind, or maybe I got hit in the head too many times. I don't know. Ren warned me about him, sort of. I was harsh to Ren, but I just didn't want to see anything happen to Marl. Was I wrong?D make me bad? I just... I can relate to him, I know that look in his eyes. Maybe I should just go home, stop doing these things. Stop trying...&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(7/28) ''Where did the night go?''&lt;br /&gt;
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A beautiful day. I woke in the best of ways, safe and secure and content. How could I not be eager to see what was in store? I did my morning rituals around the home, prepared meals and snacks for the household, baked cookies, and packed my things to head into Ul'Dah for a bit. I made more friends today, while I was sitting in the Quick Sand. One an Elezen lady, tall and pretty and sweet. She tried a cookie, and we talked for awhile. The other a little Lalafell who overheard me talking about the cafe, and my want to open the downstairs into a stage for people to come and express themselves. Both were lovely people. I gave them my card and a pearl to the musician before I had to hurry away on business. &lt;br /&gt;
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I ran into the woman ag in the evening. Zetalia was her name. As I was getting ready to go out for the music and fun in the desert listening to Savo, Marcy, Rommie, and Kasumi. I invited her along, she had said she liked music and it was an experience to see the passion that group all put into their art. We had fun. Well... I did. I knew several faces, mostly from the Gin Mill or from performances at the cabaret.&lt;br /&gt;
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After the shows I mingled a little bit. I gave Marcy a tip of cookies. Some chocolate ch and some almond. He said I was scary when I walked up though! Maybe he was joking... I don't think I'm scary. I suppose the only time he has seen me though was when I fight, maybe I'm scary then? I'll have to ask someone, perhaps Syf? Maybe Cicero if he ever sees me fight again. He only saw the one time, and that was... A disaster.&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Zetalia, she sang for me at the Burning Wall. It was beautiful. I was reluctant to leave, but I knew I should be heading home. I gave her a pearl to contact me with and headed out.&lt;br /&gt;
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''The writing is scribbled, scratched out violently here. Started and stopped in attempts to write something down. The mess covers half a page easily, clearing up only near the bottom of the paper, where the few words are written heavily, traced over and over as if to commit to memory''&lt;br /&gt;
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=RP Hooks=&lt;br /&gt;
(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Links:===&lt;br /&gt;
* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Tropes:===&lt;br /&gt;
Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 21th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, and to a very small handful of people Ro', was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Your Character's Inventory&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: -A small, inornate dagger with the word &amp;quot;Shadow&amp;quot; engraved on it&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets, the contents vary day-by-day depending on what she makes&lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leather-bound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Fair skinned, freckles splattered playfully across her cheeks, shoulders, back, and chest&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Bone white with pink highlights&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Left eye is seafoam green, the right is a pale pink&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most at 4'5&amp;quot; and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She is small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. Her slight frame does not lend to much curvature, the barest hint of a flare at the hip and her 'bust' being little more than mosquito bites. She can be sensitive about her figure, a little envious of those who carry more weight. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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:Notably, she bears several fresh scars. The scales on her forehead are gone, scar tissue leaving an indented shape where they once were. Her left hand has a round scar on the palm and the back of the hand, directly opposite each other. A wound mirrored on each side of her collarbone, identical marks on the back. Her right hand has back and palm scarring as well, though instead of a simple circle the image of a dove is burned into the flesh. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. Perfumed by her work, and generally smelling of cinnamon, sugar, spices, and honey, as well as by her favoured drink when caught in the evenings the faint whiff of bourbon is present.&lt;br /&gt;
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: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A less friendly aspect of the little Raen has started to show itself. A passive interest in learning to defend herself has turned into enjoyment of a good fight. She can be seen stepping into the arena in a variety of venues, and when she fights she is relentless. She shows no concern for her own well-being, seeming to prefer opponents who are easily capable of tossing her about like a ragdoll, and doesn't hesitate to take a blow if she thinks she can turn it around. A sore spot in this regard is that many will take it easy on the small Auri, a fact which if she discovers will cause her to poke, prod, goad, and do anything in her power to push the person to snapping at her. This nearly self-destructive behaviour only shows itself around certain people, generally those who are at the fights. She remembers faces, and actively tries to keep track of who she can show what side, attempting to keep some seperation between the two very different sides of her. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Elezen males. Barring Cicero and Simeon, Roka goes into a state of panic and will freeze on the spot. She refuses to explain why to most people, but there are a handful who know and if they see it happen will try and get the Raen to a safe location quickly.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Being Coddled; She's up to her horns in frustration by people who try and protect her from every little thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Warm Bourbon''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force. She is settling into her own odd style, and does not shy away from doing what it takes to win. She can be honorable, as long as her opponent is as well. If you yank her tail or steer her by the horns you can expect her to claw, bite, or throw sand. It has been noted that she is particularly quick to use her tail to trip someone, or to knock the wind from their lungs if given a chance. She tries to bring taller opponents down to her own level, where she can get an upper hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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Arguably her best ability for fighting has nothing to do with how much hurt she can inflict. It's the opposite. She has a fierce ability to take a hit. And another. And another. The little Raen seems to be endlessly able to take the abuse, and even when battered and barely able to stand, she will try and get back to her feet to keep going. This isn't to say she doesn't feel the pain or take damage. By all means Roka feels every single bit of it, but she will stubbornly keep going until it is physically impossible for her. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs, as well as her own claws.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is unable to wield magic, and the spells from most mages cause her significant pain.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the ingredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Relationships=&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; In a Relationship    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Romantic Interest    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sexual Desire    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Platonic Love      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Family      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Good Standing     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Neutral     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poor Standing    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ☠ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;Deceased&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse (Cinnamon):''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. He stole my heart long before I realized it and faster than I ever dreamed possible. Cinnamon means the world to me, and I hope he knows I will always be happy to do anything I can for him, even if our time together is past.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Meis Taruteis:''' ''Liar... I thought I knew him, but after a time apart the man I met when I saw him again was... Not Meis. He fights the same, and I suppose it is just me being stubborn... I wish I could talk to him again, with a cooler head.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Maxwell Marlborough (Marl):''' ''At first glance, about as nice as a coueral shoved in a garden shed with a hive of pissed off bees. Originally just the person I wanted to be better than at Nef's, I've discovered there's more than just a prickly, snarky exterior. More than just a rival, I consider him a friend, as odd a friendship as we may have. I would never say it out loud, but he is likely my best friend. There are many fires I would walk through to show him he is not alone.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''W'Surah Beln:''' ''A somewhat frightening Miqo'te who I suppose means well. I would have liked to meet him under better terms, but at least I know he has a good heart. I trust him, even if he makes me nervous.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Therion Kator'to (Beaky Beaks):''' ''I met him outside the Quick Sand, and I simply cannot get this mysterious keeper out of my head. He's a mystery for sure, though very sweet and charming.I gave him a pearl, hopefully he will be in touch soon. I would gladly exchange cookies and sweets for more fortune tellings and conversations.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Tana Firesong:''' ''A sweet, if a little headstrong, Miqo'te who I'm happy to call friend. I'll have to start keeping some fish-based cookies or snacks on me more often for her.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Cicero Fortescue:''' ''A very dear person, I have many confused feeling in regards to him though. No matter what, I value this man dearly and would do anything for him. I owe him a great many debts.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Kulain Qalli:''' ''I called this one sister once, but I do not know anymore. There was a rift torn between us and I do not think it will be mended, though I tried to fix it in the way she would be most comfortable with I fear that it only made it worse for me.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Krick Etune:''' ''I know him mostly as one of the few healers who I can stand to be healed by without suffering. He is a nice guy though, also so polite and cheerful. I should bring him something one of these days to show gratitude for the time he takes to patch us lot of knuckle heads back up after we beat each other senseless.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(7/24) ''Atonement''&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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I did what I always do on Mondays, I went to Limsa to spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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Words will be had with Marl though. I'm irate with that catte. He promised me a match and failed to deliver. I think I'm going to make sure to wear boots with a solid sole next time I see him, and make him eat them. Perhaps that is harsh though Maybe he felt pity and didn't want to fight me in this state. I hope not...&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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I saw Kulain today. For the first time since leaving the sanctuary. It was... nerve wracking, but she was friendly, kind. Perhaps it is just me, I am so on edge at times I overthink everything. We talked, about my cafe and her sanctuary. About things in general. It was... Nice.&lt;br /&gt;
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I also met a most interesting... Catte? Crow? I am not sure. Beaky Beaks. I like him. He told me my fortune, the four of pentacles. I as possessive of my friends and gil supposedly. I cannot say that I am stingy with gil, but I am very protective of those I hold dear. He said that do not tolerate change well. This made me laugh, for I seem to be changing more and more each day. Not all futures are accurate, he laughed and told me. We departed the Quick Sand for a quieter place, where we sat and talked. He told me more fortunes, that if I fight int he Grindstone this week I will be hurt. I must be careful. He said that I have great strength, but I am at risk of isolation. That I will steal the strength from others to grow more powerful. I could never live with myself for such a thing... He told me... Another fortune. I asked about love. Things with Simeon have been so... Confusing, I thought perhaps he could help offer clarity. He told me his own thoughts on happiness, as well as what the spirits said. I am just as confused as before though. We talked for awhile after about many things. Beaky revealed his face and his real name to me. He was... Surprisingly handsome, a stark contrast to the mask he wore. I hope to hear from him soon, I gave him a pearl and asked him to come visit sometime. He is such a fascinating creature. I want to get to know him better, he seems to have many layers and intricacies&lt;br /&gt;
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The Gin Mill was... Not so good. Marl was there again, which was good, but... It was not a good night. Sure, I won my first match to date there, but... Marl was disqualified after his. Things got dangerous afterward. People were calling for blood, and... Well I was the only person who was willing to defend Marl without it being just for the sake of the club. He's not so bad, people just... Need to look past things. I trust him, enough that I'd let him have my back in a fight. It finally settled, and nothing too bad happened. Marl was sweet though, when the crowd started saying things about me, he defended me. Perhaps I am just blind, or maybe I got hit in the head too many times. I don't know. Ren warned me about him, sort of. I was harsh to Ren, but I just didn't want to see anything happen to Marl. Was I wrong?D make me bad? I just... I can relate to him, I know that look in his eyes. Maybe I should just go home, stop doing these things. Stop trying...&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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A beautiful day. I woke in the best of ways, safe and secure and content. How could I not be eager to see what was in store? I did my morning rituals around the home, prepared meals and snacks for the household, baked cookies, and packed my things to head into Ul'Dah for a bit. I made more friends today, while I was sitting in the Quick Sand. One an Elezen lady, tall and pretty and sweet. She tried a cookie, and we talked for awhile. The other a little Lalafell who overheard me talking about the cafe, and my want to open the downstairs into a stage for people to come and express themselves. Both were lovely people. I gave them my card and a pearl to the musician before I had to hurry away on business. &lt;br /&gt;
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I ran into the woman ag in the evening. Zetalia was her name. As I was getting ready to go out for the music and fun in the desert listening to Savo, Marcy, Rommie, and Kasumi. I invited her along, she had said she liked music and it was an experience to see the passion that group all put into their art. We had fun. Well... I did. I knew several faces, mostly from the Gin Mill or from performances at the cabaret.&lt;br /&gt;
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After the shows I mingled a little bit. I gave Marcy a tip of cookies. Some chocolate ch and some almond. He said I was scary when I walked up though! Maybe he was joking... I don't think I'm scary. I suppose the only time he has seen me though was when I fight, maybe I'm scary then? I'll have to ask someone, perhaps Syf? Maybe Cicero if he ever sees me fight again. He only saw the one time, and that was... A disaster.&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Zetalia, she sang for me at the Burning Wall. It was beautiful. I was reluctant to leave, but I knew I should be heading home. I gave her a pearl to contact me with and headed out.&lt;br /&gt;
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''The writing is scribbled, scratched out violently here. Started and stopped in attempts to write something down. The mess covers half a page easily, clearing up only near the bottom of the paper, where the few words are written heavily, traced over and over as if to commit to memory''&lt;br /&gt;
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=RP Hooks=&lt;br /&gt;
(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Links:===&lt;br /&gt;
* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Tropes:===&lt;br /&gt;
Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
| image = &lt;br /&gt;
| imagewidth = 300&lt;br /&gt;
| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 21th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, and to a very small handful of people Ro', was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Your Character's Inventory&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Last updated:''' June 16th, 2016&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Her bag is currently missing, along with all the items listed below.'''&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets&lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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=Appearance=&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Fair skinned, freckles splattered playfully across her cheeks, shoulders, back, and chest&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Bone white with pink highlights&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Left eye is seafoam green, the right is a pale pink&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most at 4'5&amp;quot; and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She is small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. Her slight frame does not lend to much curvature, the barest hint of a flare at the hip and her 'bust' being little more than mosquito bites. She can be sensitive about her figure, a little envious of those who carry more weight. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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:Notably, she bears several fresh scars. The scales on her forehead are gone, scar tissue leaving an indented shape where they once were. Her left hand has a round scar on the palm and the back of the hand, directly opposite each other. A wound mirrored on each side of her collarbone, identical marks on the back. Her right hand has back and palm scarring as well, though instead of a simple circle the image of a dove is burned into the flesh. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. Perfumed by her work, and generally smelling of cinnamon, sugar, spices, and honey, as well as by her favoured drink when caught in the evenings the faint whiff of bourbon is present.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Behavior=&lt;br /&gt;
: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A less friendly aspect of the little Raen has started to show itself. A passive interest in learning to defend herself has turned into enjoyment of a good fight. She can be seen stepping into the arena in a variety of venues, and when she fights she is relentless. She shows no concern for her own well-being, seeming to prefer opponents who are easily capable of tossing her about like a ragdoll, and doesn't hesitate to take a blow if she thinks she can turn it around. A sore spot in this regard is that many will take it easy on the small Auri, a fact which if she discovers will cause her to poke, prod, goad, and do anything in her power to push the person to snapping at her. This nearly self-destructive behaviour only shows itself around certain people, generally those who are at the fights. She remembers faces, and actively tries to keep track of who she can show what side, attempting to keep some seperation between the two very different sides of her. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Elezen males. Barring Cicero and Simeon, Roka goes into a state of panic and will freeze on the spot. She refuses to explain why to most people, but there are a handful who know and if they see it happen will try and get the Raen to a safe location quickly.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Being Coddled; She's up to her horns in frustration by people who try and protect her from every little thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Warm Bourbon''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force. She is settling into her own odd style, and does not shy away from doing what it takes to win. She can be honorable, as long as her opponent is as well. If you yank her tail or steer her by the horns you can expect her to claw, bite, or throw sand. It has been noted that she is particularly quick to use her tail to trip someone, or to knock the wind from their lungs if given a chance. She tries to bring taller opponents down to her own level, where she can get an upper hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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Arguably her best ability for fighting has nothing to do with how much hurt she can inflict. It's the opposite. She has a fierce ability to take a hit. And another. And another. The little Raen seems to be endlessly able to take the abuse, and even when battered and barely able to stand, she will try and get back to her feet to keep going. This isn't to say she doesn't feel the pain or take damage. By all means Roka feels every single bit of it, but she will stubbornly keep going until it is physically impossible for her. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs, as well as her own claws.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is unable to wield magic, and the spells from most mages cause her significant pain.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the ingredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; In a Relationship    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Romantic Interest    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sexual Desire    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Platonic Love      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Family      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Good Standing     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Neutral     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poor Standing    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ☠ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;Deceased&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse (Cinnamon):''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. He stole my heart long before I realized it and faster than I ever dreamed possible. Cinnamon means the world to me, and I hope he knows I will always be happy to do anything I can for him, even if our time together is past.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Meis Taruteis:''' ''Liar... I thought I knew him, but after a time apart the man I met when I saw him again was... Not Meis. He fights the same, and I suppose it is just me being stubborn... I wish I could talk to him again, with a cooler head.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Maxwell Marlborough (Marl):''' ''At first glance, about as nice as a coueral shoved in a garden shed with a hive of pissed off bees. Originally just the person I wanted to be better than at Nef's, I've discovered there's more than just a prickly, snarky exterior. More than just a rival, I consider him a friend, as odd a friendship as we may have. I would never say it out loud, but he is likely my best friend. There are many fires I would walk through to show him he is not alone.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''W'Surah Beln:''' ''A somewhat frightening Miqo'te who I suppose means well. I would have liked to meet him under better terms, but at least I know he has a good heart. I trust him, even if he makes me nervous.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Therion Kator'to (Beaky Beaks):''' ''I met him outside the Quick Sand, and I simply cannot get this mysterious keeper out of my head. He's a mystery for sure, though very sweet and charming.I gave him a pearl, hopefully he will be in touch soon. I would gladly exchange cookies and sweets for more fortune tellings and conversations.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Tana Firesong:''' ''A sweet, if a little headstrong, Miqo'te who I'm happy to call friend. I'll have to start keeping some fish-based cookies or snacks on me more often for her.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Kulain Qalli:''' ''I called this one sister once, but I do not know anymore. There was a rift torn between us and I do not think it will be mended, though I tried to fix it in the way she would be most comfortable with I fear that it only made it worse for me.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Krick Etune:''' ''I know him mostly as one of the few healers who I can stand to be healed by without suffering. He is a nice guy though, also so polite and cheerful. I should bring him something one of these days to show gratitude for the time he takes to patch us lot of knuckle heads back up after we beat each other senseless.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Syf Kha:''' ''She reminds me much of my birth sister. I want to make her smile, yes. I hope that she can find a place she feels truly at home, and look forward to spending time with her, and perhaps having more cookies with her. I hadn't felt so at ease and well rested in many cycles.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Rei Wakeflame:''' ''Rei is such a sweet creature, and loyal. He seems a little shy though. I would like to get him to open up more, and to find as many things he likes as possible. Everyone else seems to think all he ever puts in his belly is juice, but I'm certain that'snot the case.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Roka's Journal=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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I saw Kulain today. For the first time since leaving the sanctuary. It was... nerve wracking, but she was friendly, kind. Perhaps it is just me, I am so on edge at times I overthink everything. We talked, about my cafe and her sanctuary. About things in general. It was... Nice.&lt;br /&gt;
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I also met a most interesting... Catte? Crow? I am not sure. Beaky Beaks. I like him. He told me my fortune, the four of pentacles. I as possessive of my friends and gil supposedly. I cannot say that I am stingy with gil, but I am very protective of those I hold dear. He said that do not tolerate change well. This made me laugh, for I seem to be changing more and more each day. Not all futures are accurate, he laughed and told me. We departed the Quick Sand for a quieter place, where we sat and talked. He told me more fortunes, that if I fight int he Grindstone this week I will be hurt. I must be careful. He said that I have great strength, but I am at risk of isolation. That I will steal the strength from others to grow more powerful. I could never live with myself for such a thing... He told me... Another fortune. I asked about love. Things with Simeon have been so... Confusing, I thought perhaps he could help offer clarity. He told me his own thoughts on happiness, as well as what the spirits said. I am just as confused as before though. We talked for awhile after about many things. Beaky revealed his face and his real name to me. He was... Surprisingly handsome, a stark contrast to the mask he wore. I hope to hear from him soon, I gave him a pearl and asked him to come visit sometime. He is such a fascinating creature. I want to get to know him better, he seems to have many layers and intricacies&lt;br /&gt;
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The Gin Mill was... Not so good. Marl was there again, which was good, but... It was not a good night. Sure, I won my first match to date there, but... Marl was disqualified after his. Things got dangerous afterward. People were calling for blood, and... Well I was the only person who was willing to defend Marl without it being just for the sake of the club. He's not so bad, people just... Need to look past things. I trust him, enough that I'd let him have my back in a fight. It finally settled, and nothing too bad happened. Marl was sweet though, when the crowd started saying things about me, he defended me. Perhaps I am just blind, or maybe I got hit in the head too many times. I don't know. Ren warned me about him, sort of. I was harsh to Ren, but I just didn't want to see anything happen to Marl. Was I wrong?D make me bad? I just... I can relate to him, I know that look in his eyes. Maybe I should just go home, stop doing these things. Stop trying...&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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A beautiful day. I woke in the best of ways, safe and secure and content. How could I not be eager to see what was in store? I did my morning rituals around the home, prepared meals and snacks for the household, baked cookies, and packed my things to head into Ul'Dah for a bit. I made more friends today, while I was sitting in the Quick Sand. One an Elezen lady, tall and pretty and sweet. She tried a cookie, and we talked for awhile. The other a little Lalafell who overheard me talking about the cafe, and my want to open the downstairs into a stage for people to come and express themselves. Both were lovely people. I gave them my card and a pearl to the musician before I had to hurry away on business. &lt;br /&gt;
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I ran into the woman ag in the evening. Zetalia was her name. As I was getting ready to go out for the music and fun in the desert listening to Savo, Marcy, Rommie, and Kasumi. I invited her along, she had said she liked music and it was an experience to see the passion that group all put into their art. We had fun. Well... I did. I knew several faces, mostly from the Gin Mill or from performances at the cabaret.&lt;br /&gt;
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After the shows I mingled a little bit. I gave Marcy a tip of cookies. Some chocolate ch and some almond. He said I was scary when I walked up though! Maybe he was joking... I don't think I'm scary. I suppose the only time he has seen me though was when I fight, maybe I'm scary then? I'll have to ask someone, perhaps Syf? Maybe Cicero if he ever sees me fight again. He only saw the one time, and that was... A disaster.&lt;br /&gt;
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''The writing is scribbled, scratched out violently here. Started and stopped in attempts to write something down. The mess covers half a page easily, clearing up only near the bottom of the paper, where the few words are written heavily, traced over and over as if to commit to memory''&lt;br /&gt;
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* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| imagewidth = 300&lt;br /&gt;
| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 21th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Your Character's Inventory&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Her bag is currently missing, along with all the items listed below.'''&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets&lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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=Appearance=&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Fair skinned, freckles splattered playfully across her cheeks, shoulders, back, and chest&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Bone white with pink highlights&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Left eye is seafoam green, the right is a pale pink&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most at 4'5&amp;quot; and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She is small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. Her slight frame does not lend to much curvature, the barest hint of a flare at the hip and her 'bust' being little more than mosquito bites. She can be sensitive about her figure, a little envious of those who carry more weight. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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:Notably, she bears several fresh scars. The scales on her forehead are gone, scar tissue leaving an indented shape where they once were. Her left hand has a round scar on the palm and the back of the hand, directly opposite each other. A wound mirrored on each side of her collarbone, identical marks on the back. Her right hand has back and palm scarring as well, though instead of a simple circle the image of a dove is burned into the flesh. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. Perfumed by her work, and generally smelling of cinnamon, sugar, spices, and honey, as well as by her favoured drink when caught in the evenings the faint whiff of bourbon is present.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Behavior=&lt;br /&gt;
: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A less friendly aspect of the little Raen has started to show itself. A passive interest in learning to defend herself has turned into enjoyment of a good fight. She can be seen stepping into the arena in a variety of venues, and when she fights she is relentless. She shows no concern for her own well-being, seeming to prefer opponents who are easily capable of tossing her about like a ragdoll, and doesn't hesitate to take a blow if she thinks she can turn it around. A sore spot in this regard is that many will take it easy on the small Auri, a fact which if she discovers will cause her to poke, prod, goad, and do anything in her power to push the person to snapping at her. This nearly self-destructive behaviour only shows itself around certain people, generally those who are at the fights. She remembers faces, and actively tries to keep track of who she can show what side, attempting to keep some seperation between the two very different sides of her. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Elezen males. Barring Cicero and Simeon, Roka goes into a state of panic and will freeze on the spot. She refuses to explain why to most people, but there are a handful who know and if they see it happen will try and get the Raen to a safe location quickly.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Being Coddled; She's up to her horns in frustration by people who try and protect her from every little thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Warm Bourbon''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force. She is settling into her own odd style, and does not shy away from doing what it takes to win. She can be honorable, as long as her opponent is as well. If you yank her tail or steer her by the horns you can expect her to claw, bite, or throw sand. It has been noted that she is particularly quick to use her tail to trip someone, or to knock the wind from their lungs if given a chance. She tries to bring taller opponents down to her own level, where she can get an upper hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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Arguably her best ability for fighting has nothing to do with how much hurt she can inflict. It's the opposite. She has a fierce ability to take a hit. And another. And another. The little Raen seems to be endlessly able to take the abuse, and even when battered and barely able to stand, she will try and get back to her feet to keep going. This isn't to say she doesn't feel the pain or take damage. By all means Roka feels every single bit of it, but she will stubbornly keep going until it is physically impossible for her. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs, as well as her own claws.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is unable to wield magic, and the spells from most mages cause her significant pain.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the ingredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; In a Relationship    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Romantic Interest    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sexual Desire    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Platonic Love      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Family      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Good Standing     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Neutral     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poor Standing    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ☠ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;Deceased&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse (Cinnamon):''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. He stole my heart long before I realized it and faster than I ever dreamed possible. Cinnamon means the world to me, and I hope he knows I will always be happy to do anything I can for him, even if our time together is past.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Meis Taruteis:''' ''Liar... I thought I knew him, but after a time apart the man I met when I saw him again was... Not Meis. He fights the same, and I suppose it is just me being stubborn... I wish I could talk to him again, with a cooler head.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Maxwell Marlborough (Marl):''' ''At first glance, about as nice as a coueral shoved in a garden shed with a hive of pissed off bees. Originally just the person I wanted to be better than at Nef's, I've discovered there's more than just a prickly, snarky exterior. More than just a rival, I consider him a friend, as odd a friendship as we may have. I would never say it out loud, but he is likely my best friend. There are many fires I would walk through to show him he is not alone.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''W'Surah Beln:''' ''A somewhat frightening Miqo'te who I suppose means well. I would have liked to meet him under better terms, but at least I know he has a good heart. I trust him, even if he makes me nervous.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Therion Kator'to (Beaky Beaks):''' ''I met him outside the Quick Sand, and I simply cannot get this mysterious keeper out of my head. He's a mystery for sure, though very sweet and charming.I gave him a pearl, hopefully he will be in touch soon. I would gladly exchange cookies and sweets for more fortune tellings and conversations.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Tana Firesong:''' ''A sweet, if a little headstrong, Miqo'te who I'm happy to call friend. I'll have to start keeping some fish-based cookies or snacks on me more often for her.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Kulain Qalli:''' ''I called this one sister once, but I do not know anymore. There was a rift torn between us and I do not think it will be mended, though I tried to fix it in the way she would be most comfortable with I fear that it only made it worse for me.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Krick Etune:''' ''I know him mostly as one of the few healers who I can stand to be healed by without suffering. He is a nice guy though, also so polite and cheerful. I should bring him something one of these days to show gratitude for the time he takes to patch us lot of knuckle heads back up after we beat each other senseless.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Syf Kha:''' ''She reminds me much of my birth sister. I want to make her smile, yes. I hope that she can find a place she feels truly at home, and look forward to spending time with her, and perhaps having more cookies with her. I hadn't felt so at ease and well rested in many cycles.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Rei Wakeflame:''' ''Rei is such a sweet creature, and loyal. He seems a little shy though. I would like to get him to open up more, and to find as many things he likes as possible. Everyone else seems to think all he ever puts in his belly is juice, but I'm certain that'snot the case.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Roka's Journal=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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I saw Kulain today. For the first time since leaving the sanctuary. It was... nerve wracking, but she was friendly, kind. Perhaps it is just me, I am so on edge at times I overthink everything. We talked, about my cafe and her sanctuary. About things in general. It was... Nice.&lt;br /&gt;
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I also met a most interesting... Catte? Crow? I am not sure. Beaky Beaks. I like him. He told me my fortune, the four of pentacles. I as possessive of my friends and gil supposedly. I cannot say that I am stingy with gil, but I am very protective of those I hold dear. He said that do not tolerate change well. This made me laugh, for I seem to be changing more and more each day. Not all futures are accurate, he laughed and told me. We departed the Quick Sand for a quieter place, where we sat and talked. He told me more fortunes, that if I fight int he Grindstone this week I will be hurt. I must be careful. He said that I have great strength, but I am at risk of isolation. That I will steal the strength from others to grow more powerful. I could never live with myself for such a thing... He told me... Another fortune. I asked about love. Things with Simeon have been so... Confusing, I thought perhaps he could help offer clarity. He told me his own thoughts on happiness, as well as what the spirits said. I am just as confused as before though. We talked for awhile after about many things. Beaky revealed his face and his real name to me. He was... Surprisingly handsome, a stark contrast to the mask he wore. I hope to hear from him soon, I gave him a pearl and asked him to come visit sometime. He is such a fascinating creature. I want to get to know him better, he seems to have many layers and intricacies&lt;br /&gt;
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The Gin Mill was... Not so good. Marl was there again, which was good, but... It was not a good night. Sure, I won my first match to date there, but... Marl was disqualified after his. Things got dangerous afterward. People were calling for blood, and... Well I was the only person who was willing to defend Marl without it being just for the sake of the club. He's not so bad, people just... Need to look past things. I trust him, enough that I'd let him have my back in a fight. It finally settled, and nothing too bad happened. Marl was sweet though, when the crowd started saying things about me, he defended me. Perhaps I am just blind, or maybe I got hit in the head too many times. I don't know. Ren warned me about him, sort of. I was harsh to Ren, but I just didn't want to see anything happen to Marl. Was I wrong?D make me bad? I just... I can relate to him, I know that look in his eyes. Maybe I should just go home, stop doing these things. Stop trying...&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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A beautiful day. I woke in the best of ways, safe and secure and content. How could I not be eager to see what was in store? I did my morning rituals around the home, prepared meals and snacks for the household, baked cookies, and packed my things to head into Ul'Dah for a bit. I made more friends today, while I was sitting in the Quick Sand. One an Elezen lady, tall and pretty and sweet. She tried a cookie, and we talked for awhile. The other a little Lalafell who overheard me talking about the cafe, and my want to open the downstairs into a stage for people to come and express themselves. Both were lovely people. I gave them my card and a pearl to the musician before I had to hurry away on business. &lt;br /&gt;
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I ran into the woman ag in the evening. Zetalia was her name. As I was getting ready to go out for the music and fun in the desert listening to Savo, Marcy, Rommie, and Kasumi. I invited her along, she had said she liked music and it was an experience to see the passion that group all put into their art. We had fun. Well... I did. I knew several faces, mostly from the Gin Mill or from performances at the cabaret.&lt;br /&gt;
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After the shows I mingled a little bit. I gave Marcy a tip of cookies. Some chocolate ch and some almond. He said I was scary when I walked up though! Maybe he was joking... I don't think I'm scary. I suppose the only time he has seen me though was when I fight, maybe I'm scary then? I'll have to ask someone, perhaps Syf? Maybe Cicero if he ever sees me fight again. He only saw the one time, and that was... A disaster.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
| image = &lt;br /&gt;
| imagewidth = 300&lt;br /&gt;
| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Your Character's Inventory&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Her bag is currently missing, along with all the items listed below.'''&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets&lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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=Appearance=&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Fair skinned, freckles splattered playfully across her cheeks, shoulders, back, and chest&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Bone white with pink highlights&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Left eye is seafoam green, the right is a pale pink&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most at 4'5&amp;quot; and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She is small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. Her slight frame does not lend to much curvature, the barest hint of a flare at the hip and her 'bust' being little more than mosquito bites. She can be sensitive about her figure, a little envious of those who carry more weight. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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:Notably, she bears several fresh scars. The scales on her forehead are gone, scar tissue leaving an indented shape where they once were. Her left hand has a round scar on the palm and the back of the hand, directly opposite each other. A wound mirrored on each side of her collarbone, identical marks on the back. Her right hand has back and palm scarring as well, though instead of a simple circle the image of a dove is burned into the flesh. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. Perfumed by her work, and generally smelling of cinnamon, sugar, spices, and honey, as well as by her favoured drink when caught in the evenings the faint whiff of bourbon is present.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Behavior=&lt;br /&gt;
: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A less friendly aspect of the little Raen has started to show itself. A passive interest in learning to defend herself has turned into enjoyment of a good fight. She can be seen stepping into the arena in a variety of venues, and when she fights she is relentless. She shows no concern for her own well-being, seeming to prefer opponents who are easily capable of tossing her about like a ragdoll, and doesn't hesitate to take a blow if she thinks she can turn it around. A sore spot in this regard is that many will take it easy on the small Auri, a fact which if she discovers will cause her to poke, prod, goad, and do anything in her power to push the person to snapping at her. This nearly self-destructive behaviour only shows itself around certain people, generally those who are at the fights. She remembers faces, and actively tries to keep track of who she can show what side, attempting to keep some seperation between the two very different sides of her. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Elezen males. Barring Cicero and Simeon, Roka goes into a state of panic and will freeze on the spot. She refuses to explain why to most people, but there are a handful who know and if they see it happen will try and get the Raen to a safe location quickly.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Being Coddled; She's up to her horns in frustration by people who try and protect her from every little thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Warm Bourbon''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force. She is settling into her own odd style, and does not shy away from doing what it takes to win. She can be honorable, as long as her opponent is as well. If you yank her tail or steer her by the horns you can expect her to claw, bite, or throw sand. It has been noted that she is particularly quick to use her tail to trip someone, or to knock the wind from their lungs if given a chance. She tries to bring taller opponents down to her own level, where she can get an upper hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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Arguably her best ability for fighting has nothing to do with how much hurt she can inflict. It's the opposite. She has a fierce ability to take a hit. And another. And another. The little Raen seems to be endlessly able to take the abuse, and even when battered and barely able to stand, she will try and get back to her feet to keep going. This isn't to say she doesn't feel the pain or take damage. By all means Roka feels every single bit of it, but she will stubbornly keep going until it is physically impossible for her. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs, as well as her own claws.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is unable to wield magic, and the spells from most mages cause her significant pain.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the ingredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse (Cinnamon):''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. He stole my heart long before I realized it and faster than I ever dreamed possible. Cinnamon means the world to me, and I hope he knows I will always be happy to do anything I can for him, even if our time together is past.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Maxwell Marlborough (Marl):''' ''At first glance, about as nice as a coueral shoved in a garden shed with a hive of pissed off bees. Originally just the person I wanted to be better than at Nef's, I've discovered there's more than just a prickly, snarky exterior. More than just a rival, I consider him a friend, as odd a friendship as we may have. I would never say it out loud, but he is likely my best friend. There are many fires I would walk through to show him he is not alone.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Therion Kator'to (Beaky Beaks):''' ''I met him outside the Quick Sand, and I simply cannot get this mysterious keeper out of my head. He's a mystery for sure, though very sweet and charming.I gave him a pearl, hopefully he will be in touch soon. I would gladly exchange cookies and sweets for more fortune tellings and conversations.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Krick Etune:''' ''I know him mostly as one of the few healers who I can stand to be healed by without suffering. He is a nice guy though, also so polite and cheerful. I should bring him something one of these days to show gratitude for the time he takes to patch us lot of knuckle heads back up after we beat each other senseless.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Roka's Journal=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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(7/12) ''First entry''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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I did what I always do on Mondays, I went to Limsa to spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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Words will be had with Marl though. I'm irate with that catte. He promised me a match and failed to deliver. I think I'm going to make sure to wear boots with a solid sole next time I see him, and make him eat them. Perhaps that is harsh though Maybe he felt pity and didn't want to fight me in this state. I hope not...&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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I saw Kulain today. For the first time since leaving the sanctuary. It was... nerve wracking, but she was friendly, kind. Perhaps it is just me, I am so on edge at times I overthink everything. We talked, about my cafe and her sanctuary. About things in general. It was... Nice.&lt;br /&gt;
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I also met a most interesting... Catte? Crow? I am not sure. Beaky Beaks. I like him. He told me my fortune, the four of pentacles. I as possessive of my friends and gil supposedly. I cannot say that I am stingy with gil, but I am very protective of those I hold dear. He said that do not tolerate change well. This made me laugh, for I seem to be changing more and more each day. Not all futures are accurate, he laughed and told me. We departed the Quick Sand for a quieter place, where we sat and talked. He told me more fortunes, that if I fight int he Grindstone this week I will be hurt. I must be careful. He said that I have great strength, but I am at risk of isolation. That I will steal the strength from others to grow more powerful. I could never live with myself for such a thing... He told me... Another fortune. I asked about love. Things with Simeon have been so... Confusing, I thought perhaps he could help offer clarity. He told me his own thoughts on happiness, as well as what the spirits said. I am just as confused as before though. We talked for awhile after about many things. Beaky revealed his face and his real name to me. He was... Surprisingly handsome, a stark contrast to the mask he wore. I hope to hear from him soon, I gave him a pearl and asked him to come visit sometime. He is such a fascinating creature. I want to get to know him better, he seems to have many layers and intricacies&lt;br /&gt;
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The Gin Mill was... Not so good. Marl was there again, which was good, but... It was not a good night. Sure, I won my first match to date there, but... Marl was disqualified after his. Things got dangerous afterward. People were calling for blood, and... Well I was the only person who was willing to defend Marl without it being just for the sake of the club. He's not so bad, people just... Need to look past things. I trust him, enough that I'd let him have my back in a fight. It finally settled, and nothing too bad happened. Marl was sweet though, when the crowd started saying things about me, he defended me. Perhaps I am just blind, or maybe I got hit in the head too many times. I don't know. Ren warned me about him, sort of. I was harsh to Ren, but I just didn't want to see anything happen to Marl. Was I wrong?D make me bad? I just... I can relate to him, I know that look in his eyes. Maybe I should just go home, stop doing these things. Stop trying...&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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A beautiful day. I woke in the best of ways, safe and secure and content. How could I not be eager to see what was in store? I did my morning rituals around the home, prepared meals and snacks for the household, baked cookies, and packed my things to head into Ul'Dah for a bit. I made more friends today, while I was sitting in the Quick Sand. One an Elezen lady, tall and pretty and sweet. She tried a cookie, and we talked for awhile. The other a little Lalafell who overheard me talking about the cafe, and my want to open the downstairs into a stage for people to come and express themselves. Both were lovely people. I gave them my card and a pearl to the musician before I had to hurry away on business. &lt;br /&gt;
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I ran into the woman ag in the evening. Zetalia was her name. As I was getting ready to go out for the music and fun in the desert listening to Savo, Marcy, Rommie, and Kasumi. I invited her along, she had said she liked music and it was an experience to see the passion that group all put into their art. We had fun. Well... I did. I knew several faces, mostly from the Gin Mill or from performances at the cabaret.&lt;br /&gt;
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After the shows I mingled a little bit. I gave Marcy a tip of cookies. Some chocolate ch and some almond. He said I was scary when I walked up though! Maybe he was joking... I don't think I'm scary. I suppose the only time he has seen me though was when I fight, maybe I'm scary then? I'll have to ask someone, perhaps Syf? Maybe Cicero if he ever sees me fight again. He only saw the one time, and that was... A disaster.&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Zetalia, she sang for me at the Burning Wall. It was beautiful. I was reluctant to leave, but I knew I should be heading home. I gave her a pearl to contact me with and headed out.&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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: - A small tin of cookies or sweets&lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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=Appearance=&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Fair skinned, freckles splattered playfully across her cheeks, shoulders, back, and chest&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Bone white with pink highlights&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Left eye is seafoam green, the right is a pale pink&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most at 4'5&amp;quot; and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She is small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. Her slight frame does not lend to much curvature, the barest hint of a flare at the hip and her 'bust' being little more than mosquito bites. She can be sensitive about her figure, a little envious of those who carry more weight. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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:Notably, she bears several fresh scars. The scales on her forehead are gone, scar tissue leaving an indented shape where they once were. Her left hand has a round scar on the palm and the back of the hand, directly opposite each other. A wound mirrored on each side of her collarbone, identical marks on the back. Her right hand has back and palm scarring as well, though instead of a simple circle the image of a dove is burned into the flesh. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. Perfumed by her work, and generally smelling of cinnamon, sugar, spices, and honey, as well as by her favoured drink when caught in the evenings the faint whiff of bourbon is present.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Behavior=&lt;br /&gt;
: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A less friendly aspect of the little Raen has started to show itself. A passive interest in learning to defend herself has turned into enjoyment of a good fight. She can be seen stepping into the arena in a variety of venues, and when she fights she is relentless. She shows no concern for her own well-being, seeming to prefer opponents who are easily capable of tossing her about like a ragdoll, and doesn't hesitate to take a blow if she thinks she can turn it around. A sore spot in this regard is that many will take it easy on the small Auri, a fact which if she discovers will cause her to poke, prod, goad, and do anything in her power to push the person to snapping at her. This nearly self-destructive behaviour only shows itself around certain people, generally those who are at the fights. She remembers faces, and actively tries to keep track of who she can show what side, attempting to keep some seperation between the two very different sides of her. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Elezen males. Barring Cicero and Simeon, Roka goes into a state of panic and will freeze on the spot. She refuses to explain why to most people, but there are a handful who know and if they see it happen will try and get the Raen to a safe location quickly.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Being Coddled; She's up to her horns in frustration by people who try and protect her from every little thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Warm Bourbon''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force. She is settling into her own odd style, and does not shy away from doing what it takes to win. She can be honorable, as long as her opponent is as well. If you yank her tail or steer her by the horns you can expect her to claw, bite, or throw sand. It has been noted that she is particularly quick to use her tail to trip someone, or to knock the wind from their lungs if given a chance. She tries to bring taller opponents down to her own level, where she can get an upper hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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Arguably her best ability for fighting has nothing to do with how much hurt she can inflict. It's the opposite. She has a fierce ability to take a hit. And another. And another. The little Raen seems to be endlessly able to take the abuse, and even when battered and barely able to stand, she will try and get back to her feet to keep going. This isn't to say she doesn't feel the pain or take damage. By all means Roka feels every single bit of it, but she will stubbornly keep going until it is physically impossible for her. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs, as well as her own claws.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is unable to wield magic, and the spells from most mages cause her significant pain.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the ingredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse (Cinnamon):''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. He stole my heart long before I realized it and faster than I ever dreamed possible. Cinnamon means the world to me, and I pray to stay at his side for many cycles.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Therion Kator'to (Beaky Beaks):''' ''I met him outside the Quick Sand, and I simply cannot get this mysterious keeper out of my head. He's a mystery for sure, though very sweet and charming.I gave him a pearl, hopefully he will be in touch soon. I would gladly exchange cookies and sweets for more fortune tellings and conversations.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Krick Etune:''' ''I know him mostly as one of the few healers who I can stand to be healed by without suffering. He is a nice guy though, also so polite and cheerful. I should bring him something one of these days to show gratitude for the time he takes to patch us lot of knuckle heads back up after we beat each other senseless.''&lt;br /&gt;
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''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(7/24) ''Atonement''&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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I did what I always do on Mondays, I went to Limsa to spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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Words will be had with Marl though. I'm irate with that catte. He promised me a match and failed to deliver. I think I'm going to make sure to wear boots with a solid sole next time I see him, and make him eat them. Perhaps that is harsh though Maybe he felt pity and didn't want to fight me in this state. I hope not...&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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I saw Kulain today. For the first time since leaving the sanctuary. It was... nerve wracking, but she was friendly, kind. Perhaps it is just me, I am so on edge at times I overthink everything. We talked, about my cafe and her sanctuary. About things in general. It was... Nice.&lt;br /&gt;
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I also met a most interesting... Catte? Crow? I am not sure. Beaky Beaks. I like him. He told me my fortune, the four of pentacles. I as possessive of my friends and gil supposedly. I cannot say that I am stingy with gil, but I am very protective of those I hold dear. He said that do not tolerate change well. This made me laugh, for I seem to be changing more and more each day. Not all futures are accurate, he laughed and told me. We departed the Quick Sand for a quieter place, where we sat and talked. He told me more fortunes, that if I fight int he Grindstone this week I will be hurt. I must be careful. He said that I have great strength, but I am at risk of isolation. That I will steal the strength from others to grow more powerful. I could never live with myself for such a thing... He told me... Another fortune. I asked about love. Things with Simeon have been so... Confusing, I thought perhaps he could help offer clarity. He told me his own thoughts on happiness, as well as what the spirits said. I am just as confused as before though. We talked for awhile after about many things. Beaky revealed his face and his real name to me. He was... Surprisingly handsome, a stark contrast to the mask he wore. I hope to hear from him soon, I gave him a pearl and asked him to come visit sometime. He is such a fascinating creature. I want to get to know him better, he seems to have many layers and intricacies&lt;br /&gt;
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The Gin Mill was... Not so good. Marl was there again, which was good, but... It was not a good night. Sure, I won my first match to date there, but... Marl was disqualified after his. Things got dangerous afterward. People were calling for blood, and... Well I was the only person who was willing to defend Marl without it being just for the sake of the club. He's not so bad, people just... Need to look past things. I trust him, enough that I'd let him have my back in a fight. It finally settled, and nothing too bad happened. Marl was sweet though, when the crowd started saying things about me, he defended me. Perhaps I am just blind, or maybe I got hit in the head too many times. I don't know. Ren warned me about him, sort of. I was harsh to Ren, but I just didn't want to see anything happen to Marl. Was I wrong?D make me bad? I just... I can relate to him, I know that look in his eyes. Maybe I should just go home, stop doing these things. Stop trying...&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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A beautiful day. I woke in the best of ways, safe and secure and content. How could I not be eager to see what was in store? I did my morning rituals around the home, prepared meals and snacks for the household, baked cookies, and packed my things to head into Ul'Dah for a bit. I made more friends today, while I was sitting in the Quick Sand. One an Elezen lady, tall and pretty and sweet. She tried a cookie, and we talked for awhile. The other a little Lalafell who overheard me talking about the cafe, and my want to open the downstairs into a stage for people to come and express themselves. Both were lovely people. I gave them my card and a pearl to the musician before I had to hurry away on business. &lt;br /&gt;
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I ran into the woman ag in the evening. Zetalia was her name. As I was getting ready to go out for the music and fun in the desert listening to Savo, Marcy, Rommie, and Kasumi. I invited her along, she had said she liked music and it was an experience to see the passion that group all put into their art. We had fun. Well... I did. I knew several faces, mostly from the Gin Mill or from performances at the cabaret.&lt;br /&gt;
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After the shows I mingled a little bit. I gave Marcy a tip of cookies. Some chocolate ch and some almond. He said I was scary when I walked up though! Maybe he was joking... I don't think I'm scary. I suppose the only time he has seen me though was when I fight, maybe I'm scary then? I'll have to ask someone, perhaps Syf? Maybe Cicero if he ever sees me fight again. He only saw the one time, and that was... A disaster.&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Zetalia, she sang for me at the Burning Wall. It was beautiful. I was reluctant to leave, but I knew I should be heading home. I gave her a pearl to contact me with and headed out.&lt;br /&gt;
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''The writing is scribbled, scratched out violently here. Started and stopped in attempts to write something down. The mess covers half a page easily, clearing up only near the bottom of the paper, where the few words are written heavily, traced over and over as if to commit to memory''&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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'''Last updated:''' June 16th, 2016&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Her bag is currently missing, along with all the items listed below.'''&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets&lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
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: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Fair skinned, freckles splattered playfully across her cheeks, shoulders, back, and chest&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Bone white with pink highlights&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Left eye is seafoam green, the right is a pale pink&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most at 4'5&amp;quot; and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She is small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. Her slight frame does not lend to much curvature, the barest hint of a flare at the hip and her 'bust' being little more than mosquito bites. She can be sensitive about her figure, a little envious of those who carry more weight. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this is hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A less friendly aspect of the little Raen has started to show itself. A passive interest in learning to defend herself has turned into enjoyment of a good fight. She can be seen stepping into the arena in a variety of venues, and when she fights she is relentless. She shows no concern for her own well-being, seeming to prefer opponents who are easily capable of tossing her about like a ragdoll, and doesn't hesitate to take a blow if she thinks she can turn it around. A sore spot in this regard is that many will take it easy on the small Auri, a fact which if she discovers will cause her to poke, prod, goad, and do anything in her power to push the person to snapping at her. This nearly self-destructive behaviour only shows itself around certain people, generally those who are at the fights. She remembers faces, and actively tries to keep track of who she can show what side, attempting to keep some seperation between the two very different sides of her. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Elezen males. Barring Cicero and Simeon, Roka goes into a state of panic and will freeze on the spot. She refuses to explain why to most people, but there are a handful who know and if they see it happen will try and get the Raen to a safe location quickly.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Being Coddled; She's up to her horns in frustration by people who try and protect her from every little thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Warm Bourbon''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force. She is settling into her own odd style, and does not shy away from doing what it takes to win. She can be honorable, as long as her opponent is as well. If you yank her tail or steer her by the horns you can expect her to claw, bite, or throw sand. It has been noted that she is particularly quick to use her tail to trip someone, or to knock the wind from their lungs if given a chance. She tries to bring taller opponents down to her own level, where she can get an upper hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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Arguably her best ability for fighting has nothing to do with how much hurt she can inflict. It's the opposite. She has a fierce ability to take a hit. And another. And another. The little Raen seems to be endlessly able to take the abuse, and even when battered and barely able to stand, she will try and get back to her feet to keep going. This isn't to say she doesn't feel the pain or take damage. By all means Roka feels every single bit of it, but she will stubbornly keep going until it is physically impossible for her. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs, as well as her own claws.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is unable to wield magic, and the spells from most mages cause her significant pain.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the ingredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(7/24) ''Atonement''&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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I did what I always do on Mondays, I went to Limsa to spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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Words will be had with Marl though. I'm irate with that catte. He promised me a match and failed to deliver. I think I'm going to make sure to wear boots with a solid sole next time I see him, and make him eat them. Perhaps that is harsh though Maybe he felt pity and didn't want to fight me in this state. I hope not...&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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I saw Kulain today. For the first time since leaving the sanctuary. It was... nerve wracking, but she was friendly, kind. Perhaps it is just me, I am so on edge at times I overthink everything. We talked, about my cafe and her sanctuary. About things in general. It was... Nice.&lt;br /&gt;
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I also met a most interesting... Catte? Crow? I am not sure. Beaky Beaks. I like him. He told me my fortune, the four of pentacles. I as possessive of my friends and gil supposedly. I cannot say that I am stingy with gil, but I am very protective of those I hold dear. He said that do not tolerate change well. This made me laugh, for I seem to be changing more and more each day. Not all futures are accurate, he laughed and told me. We departed the Quick Sand for a quieter place, where we sat and talked. He told me more fortunes, that if I fight int he Grindstone this week I will be hurt. I must be careful. He said that I have great strength, but I am at risk of isolation. That I will steal the strength from others to grow more powerful. I could never live with myself for such a thing... He told me... Another fortune. I asked about love. Things with Simeon have been so... Confusing, I thought perhaps he could help offer clarity. He told me his own thoughts on happiness, as well as what the spirits said. I am just as confused as before though. We talked for awhile after about many things. Beaky revealed his face and his real name to me. He was... Surprisingly handsome, a stark contrast to the mask he wore. I hope to hear from him soon, I gave him a pearl and asked him to come visit sometime. He is such a fascinating creature. I want to get to know him better, he seems to have many layers and intricacies&lt;br /&gt;
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The Gin Mill was... Not so good. Marl was there again, which was good, but... It was not a good night. Sure, I won my first match to date there, but... Marl was disqualified after his. Things got dangerous afterward. People were calling for blood, and... Well I was the only person who was willing to defend Marl without it being just for the sake of the club. He's not so bad, people just... Need to look past things. I trust him, enough that I'd let him have my back in a fight. It finally settled, and nothing too bad happened. Marl was sweet though, when the crowd started saying things about me, he defended me. Perhaps I am just blind, or maybe I got hit in the head too many times. I don't know. Ren warned me about him, sort of. I was harsh to Ren, but I just didn't want to see anything happen to Marl. Was I wrong?D make me bad? I just... I can relate to him, I know that look in his eyes. Maybe I should just go home, stop doing these things. Stop trying...&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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A beautiful day. I woke in the best of ways, safe and secure and content. How could I not be eager to see what was in store? I did my morning rituals around the home, prepared meals and snacks for the household, baked cookies, and packed my things to head into Ul'Dah for a bit. I made more friends today, while I was sitting in the Quick Sand. One an Elezen lady, tall and pretty and sweet. She tried a cookie, and we talked for awhile. The other a little Lalafell who overheard me talking about the cafe, and my want to open the downstairs into a stage for people to come and express themselves. Both were lovely people. I gave them my card and a pearl to the musician before I had to hurry away on business. &lt;br /&gt;
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I ran into the woman ag in the evening. Zetalia was her name. As I was getting ready to go out for the music and fun in the desert listening to Savo, Marcy, Rommie, and Kasumi. I invited her along, she had said she liked music and it was an experience to see the passion that group all put into their art. We had fun. Well... I did. I knew several faces, mostly from the Gin Mill or from performances at the cabaret.&lt;br /&gt;
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After the shows I mingled a little bit. I gave Marcy a tip of cookies. Some chocolate ch and some almond. He said I was scary when I walked up though! Maybe he was joking... I don't think I'm scary. I suppose the only time he has seen me though was when I fight, maybe I'm scary then? I'll have to ask someone, perhaps Syf? Maybe Cicero if he ever sees me fight again. He only saw the one time, and that was... A disaster.&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Zetalia, she sang for me at the Burning Wall. It was beautiful. I was reluctant to leave, but I knew I should be heading home. I gave her a pearl to contact me with and headed out.&lt;br /&gt;
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''The writing is scribbled, scratched out violently here. Started and stopped in attempts to write something down. The mess covers half a page easily, clearing up only near the bottom of the paper, where the few words are written heavily, traced over and over as if to commit to memory''&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Your Character's Inventory&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Last updated:''' June 16th, 2016&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Her bag is currently missing, along with all the items listed below.'''&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets&lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Fair skinned, freckles splattered playfully across her cheeks, shoulders, back, and chest&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Bone white with pink highlights&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Left eye is seafoam green, the right is a pale pink&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most at 4'5&amp;quot; and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She is small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. Her slight frame does not lend to much curvature, the barest hint of a flare at the hip and her 'bust' being little more than mosquito bites. She can be sensitive about her figure, a little envious of those who carry more weight. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this is hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: A less friendly aspect of the little Raen has started to show itself. A passive interest in learning to defend herself has turned into enjoyment of a good fight. She can be seen stepping into the arena in a variety of venues, and when she fights she is relentless. She shows no concern for her own well-being, seeming to prefer opponents who are easily capable of tossing her about like a ragdoll, and doesn't hesitate to take a blow if she thinks she can turn it around. A sore spot in this regard is that many will take it easy on the small Auri, a fact which if she discovers will cause her to poke, prod, goad, and do anything in her power to push the person to snapping at her. This nearly self-destructive behaviour only shows itself around certain people, generally those who are at the fights. She remembers faces, and actively tries to keep track of who she can show what side, attempting to keep some seperation between the two very different sides of her. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Elezen males. Barring Cicero and Simeon, Roka goes into a state of panic and will freeze on the spot. She refuses to explain why to most people, but there are a handful who know and if they see it happen will try and get the Raen to a safe location quickly.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Being Coddled; She's up to her horns in frustration by people who try and protect her from every little thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Warm Bourbon''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force. She is settling into her own odd style, and does not shy away from doing what it takes to win. She can be honorable, as long as her opponent is as well. If you yank her tail or steer her by the horns you can expect her to claw, bite, or throw sand. It has been noted that she is particularly quick to use her tail to trip someone, or to knock the wind from their lungs if given a chance. She tries to bring taller opponents down to her own level, where she can get an upper hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs, as well as her own claws.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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I saw Kulain today. For the first time since leaving the sanctuary. It was... nerve wracking, but she was friendly, kind. Perhaps it is just me, I am so on edge at times I overthink everything. We talked, about my cafe and her sanctuary. About things in general. It was... Nice.&lt;br /&gt;
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I also met a most interesting... Catte? Crow? I am not sure. Beaky Beaks. I like him. He told me my fortune, the four of pentacles. I as possessive of my friends and gil supposedly. I cannot say that I am stingy with gil, but I am very protective of those I hold dear. He said that do not tolerate change well. This made me laugh, for I seem to be changing more and more each day. Not all futures are accurate, he laughed and told me. We departed the Quick Sand for a quieter place, where we sat and talked. He told me more fortunes, that if I fight int he Grindstone this week I will be hurt. I must be careful. He said that I have great strength, but I am at risk of isolation. That I will steal the strength from others to grow more powerful. I could never live with myself for such a thing... He told me... Another fortune. I asked about love. Things with Simeon have been so... Confusing, I thought perhaps he could help offer clarity. He told me his own thoughts on happiness, as well as what the spirits said. I am just as confused as before though. We talked for awhile after about many things. Beaky revealed his face and his real name to me. He was... Surprisingly handsome, a stark contrast to the mask he wore. I hope to hear from him soon, I gave him a pearl and asked him to come visit sometime. He is such a fascinating creature. I want to get to know him better, he seems to have many layers and intricacies&lt;br /&gt;
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The Gin Mill was... Not so good. Marl was there again, which was good, but... It was not a good night. Sure, I won my first match to date there, but... Marl was disqualified after his. Things got dangerous afterward. People were calling for blood, and... Well I was the only person who was willing to defend Marl without it being just for the sake of the club. He's not so bad, people just... Need to look past things. I trust him, enough that I'd let him have my back in a fight. It finally settled, and nothing too bad happened. Marl was sweet though, when the crowd started saying things about me, he defended me. Perhaps I am just blind, or maybe I got hit in the head too many times. I don't know. Ren warned me about him, sort of. I was harsh to Ren, but I just didn't want to see anything happen to Marl. Was I wrong?D make me bad? I just... I can relate to him, I know that look in his eyes. Maybe I should just go home, stop doing these things. Stop trying...&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(7/28) ''Where did the night go?''&lt;br /&gt;
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A beautiful day. I woke in the best of ways, safe and secure and content. How could I not be eager to see what was in store? I did my morning rituals around the home, prepared meals and snacks for the household, baked cookies, and packed my things to head into Ul'Dah for a bit. I made more friends today, while I was sitting in the Quick Sand. One an Elezen lady, tall and pretty and sweet. She tried a cookie, and we talked for awhile. The other a little Lalafell who overheard me talking about the cafe, and my want to open the downstairs into a stage for people to come and express themselves. Both were lovely people. I gave them my card and a pearl to the musician before I had to hurry away on business. &lt;br /&gt;
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I ran into the woman ag in the evening. Zetalia was her name. As I was getting ready to go out for the music and fun in the desert listening to Savo, Marcy, Rommie, and Kasumi. I invited her along, she had said she liked music and it was an experience to see the passion that group all put into their art. We had fun. Well... I did. I knew several faces, mostly from the Gin Mill or from performances at the cabaret.&lt;br /&gt;
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After the shows I mingled a little bit. I gave Marcy a tip of cookies. Some chocolate ch and some almond. He said I was scary when I walked up though! Maybe he was joking... I don't think I'm scary. I suppose the only time he has seen me though was when I fight, maybe I'm scary then? I'll have to ask someone, perhaps Syf? Maybe Cicero if he ever sees me fight again. He only saw the one time, and that was... A disaster.&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Zetalia, she sang for me at the Burning Wall. It was beautiful. I was reluctant to leave, but I knew I should be heading home. I gave her a pearl to contact me with and headed out.&lt;br /&gt;
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''The writing is scribbled, scratched out violently here. Started and stopped in attempts to write something down. The mess covers half a page easily, clearing up only near the bottom of the paper, where the few words are written heavily, traced over and over as if to commit to memory''&lt;br /&gt;
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'''do not trust'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=RP Hooks=&lt;br /&gt;
(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Links:===&lt;br /&gt;
* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Your Character's Inventory&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Last updated:''' June 16th, 2016&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Her bag is currently missing, along with all the items listed below.'''&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets&lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Fair skinned, freckles splattered playfully across her cheeks, shoulders, back, and chest&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Bone white with pink highlights&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Left eye is seafoam green, the right is a pale pink&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most at 4'5&amp;quot; and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She is small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. Her slight frame does not lend to much curvature, the barest hint of a flare at the hip and her 'bust' being little more than mosquito bites. She can be sensitive about her figure, a little envious of those who carry more weight. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this is hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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: A lesser known side of the Raen is steadily pronouncing itself. She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force. She is settling into her own odd style, and does not shy away from doing what it takes to win. She can be honorable, as long as her opponent is as well. If you yank her tail or steer her by the horns you can expect her to claw, bite, or throw sand. It has been noted that she is particularly quick to use her tail to trip someone, or to knock the wind from their lungs if given a chance. She tries to bring taller opponents down to her own level, where she can get an upper hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs, as well as her own claws.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Relationships=&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; In a Relationship    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Romantic Interest    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sexual Desire    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Platonic Love      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Family      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Good Standing     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Neutral     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poor Standing    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ☠ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;Deceased&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse (Cinnamon):''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. He stole my heart long before I realized it and faster than I ever dreamed possible. Cinnamon means the world to me, and I pray to stay at his side for many cycles.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Meis Taruteis:''' ''At first I thought for sure he was nothing but a scoundrel and a flirt, but I suppose first impressions aren't always right. Getting to know him better is a delight.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Maxwell Marlborough (Marl):''' ''At first glance, about as nice as a coueral shoved in a garden shed with a hive of pissed off bees. Originally just the person I wanted to be better than at Nef's, I've discovered there's more than just a prickly, snarky exterior. More than just a rival, I consider him a friend, as odd a friendship as we may have.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''W'Surah Beln:''' ''A somewhat frightening Miqo'te who I suppose means well. I would have liked to meet him under better terms, but at least I know he has a good heart. I trust him, even if he makes me nervous.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Therion Kator'to (Beaky Beaks):''' ''I met him outside the Quick Sand, and I simply cannot get this mysterious keeper out of my head. He's a mystery for sure, though very sweet and charming.I gave him a pearl, hopefully he will be in touch soon. I would gladly exchange cookies and sweets for more fortune tellings and conversations.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(7/24) ''Atonement''&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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Words will be had with Marl though. I'm irate with that catte. He promised me a match and failed to deliver. I think I'm going to make sure to wear boots with a solid sole next time I see him, and make him eat them. Perhaps that is harsh though Maybe he felt pity and didn't want to fight me in this state. I hope not...&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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I saw Kulain today. For the first time since leaving the sanctuary. It was... nerve wracking, but she was friendly, kind. Perhaps it is just me, I am so on edge at times I overthink everything. We talked, about my cafe and her sanctuary. About things in general. It was... Nice.&lt;br /&gt;
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I also met a most interesting... Catte? Crow? I am not sure. Beaky Beaks. I like him. He told me my fortune, the four of pentacles. I as possessive of my friends and gil supposedly. I cannot say that I am stingy with gil, but I am very protective of those I hold dear. He said that do not tolerate change well. This made me laugh, for I seem to be changing more and more each day. Not all futures are accurate, he laughed and told me. We departed the Quick Sand for a quieter place, where we sat and talked. He told me more fortunes, that if I fight int he Grindstone this week I will be hurt. I must be careful. He said that I have great strength, but I am at risk of isolation. That I will steal the strength from others to grow more powerful. I could never live with myself for such a thing... He told me... Another fortune. I asked about love. Things with Simeon have been so... Confusing, I thought perhaps he could help offer clarity. He told me his own thoughts on happiness, as well as what the spirits said. I am just as confused as before though. We talked for awhile after about many things. Beaky revealed his face and his real name to me. He was... Surprisingly handsome, a stark contrast to the mask he wore. I hope to hear from him soon, I gave him a pearl and asked him to come visit sometime. He is such a fascinating creature. I want to get to know him better, he seems to have many layers and intricacies&lt;br /&gt;
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The Gin Mill was... Not so good. Marl was there again, which was good, but... It was not a good night. Sure, I won my first match to date there, but... Marl was disqualified after his. Things got dangerous afterward. People were calling for blood, and... Well I was the only person who was willing to defend Marl without it being just for the sake of the club. He's not so bad, people just... Need to look past things. I trust him, enough that I'd let him have my back in a fight. It finally settled, and nothing too bad happened. Marl was sweet though, when the crowd started saying things about me, he defended me. Perhaps I am just blind, or maybe I got hit in the head too many times. I don't know. Ren warned me about him, sort of. I was harsh to Ren, but I just didn't want to see anything happen to Marl. Was I wrong?D make me bad? I just... I can relate to him, I know that look in his eyes. Maybe I should just go home, stop doing these things. Stop trying...&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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A beautiful day. I woke in the best of ways, safe and secure and content. How could I not be eager to see what was in store? I did my morning rituals around the home, prepared meals and snacks for the household, baked cookies, and packed my things to head into Ul'Dah for a bit. I made more friends today, while I was sitting in the Quick Sand. One an Elezen lady, tall and pretty and sweet. She tried a cookie, and we talked for awhile. The other a little Lalafell who overheard me talking about the cafe, and my want to open the downstairs into a stage for people to come and express themselves. Both were lovely people. I gave them my card and a pearl to the musician before I had to hurry away on business. &lt;br /&gt;
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I ran into the woman ag in the evening. Zetalia was her name. As I was getting ready to go out for the music and fun in the desert listening to Savo, Marcy, Rommie, and Kasumi. I invited her along, she had said she liked music and it was an experience to see the passion that group all put into their art. We had fun. Well... I did. I knew several faces, mostly from the Gin Mill or from performances at the cabaret.&lt;br /&gt;
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After the shows I mingled a little bit. I gave Marcy a tip of cookies. Some chocolate ch and some almond. He said I was scary when I walked up though! Maybe he was joking... I don't think I'm scary. I suppose the only time he has seen me though was when I fight, maybe I'm scary then? I'll have to ask someone, perhaps Syf? Maybe Cicero if he ever sees me fight again. He only saw the one time, and that was... A disaster.&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Zetalia, she sang for me at the Burning Wall. It was beautiful. I was reluctant to leave, but I knew I should be heading home. I gave her a pearl to contact me with and headed out.&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Links:===&lt;br /&gt;
* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Tropes:===&lt;br /&gt;
Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Your Character's Inventory&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Last updated:''' June 16th, 2016&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Her bag is currently missing, along with all the items listed below.'''&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets&lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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=Appearance=&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Fair skinned, freckles splattered playfully across her cheeks, shoulders, back, and chest&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Bone white with pink highlights&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Left eye is seafoam green, the right is a pale pink&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most at 4'5&amp;quot; and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She is small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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: A lesser known side of the Raen is steadily pronouncing itself. She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force. She is settling into her own odd style, and does not shy away from doing what it takes to win. She can be honorable, as long as her opponent is as well. If you yank her tail or steer her by the horns you can expect her to claw, bite, or throw sand. It has been noted that she is particularly quick to use her tail to trip someone, or to knock the wind from their lungs if given a chance. She tries to bring taller opponents down to her own level, where she can get an upper hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs, as well as her own claws.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; In a Relationship    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Romantic Interest    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sexual Desire    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Platonic Love      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Family      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Good Standing     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Neutral     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poor Standing    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ☠ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;Deceased&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse (Cinnamon):''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. He stole my heart long before I realized it and faster than I ever dreamed possible. Cinnamon means the world to me, and I pray to stay at his side for many cycles.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Meis Taruteis:''' ''At first I thought for sure he was nothing but a scoundrel and a flirt, but I suppose first impressions aren't always right. Getting to know him better is a delight.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Maxwell Marlborough (Marl):''' ''At first glance, about as nice as a coueral shoved in a garden shed with a hive of pissed off bees. Originally just the person I wanted to be better than at Nef's, I've discovered there's more than just a prickly, snarky exterior. More than just a rival, I consider him a friend, as odd a friendship as we may have.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''W'Surah Beln:''' ''A somewhat frightening Miqo'te who I suppose means well. I would have liked to meet him under better terms, but at least I know he has a good heart. I trust him, even if he makes me nervous.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Therion Kator'to (Beaky Beaks):''' ''I met him outside the Quick Sand, and I simply cannot get this mysterious keeper out of my head. He's a mystery for sure, though very sweet and charming.I gave him a pearl, hopefully he will be in touch soon. I would gladly exchange cookies and sweets for more fortune tellings and conversations.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Tana Firesong:''' ''A sweet, if a little headstrong, Miqo'te who I'm happy to call friend. I'll have to start keeping some fish-based cookies or snacks on me more often for her.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Cicero Fortescue:''' ''A very dear person, I have many confused feeling in regards to him though. No matter what, I value this man dearly and would do anything for him. I owe him a great many debts.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Kulain Qalli:''' ''I called this one sister once, but I do not know anymore. There was a rift torn between us and I do not think it will be mended, though I tried to fix it in the way she would be most comfortable with I fear that it only made it worse for me.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Krick Etune:''' ''I know him mostly as one of the few healers who I can stand to be healed by without suffering. He is a nice guy though, also so polite and cheerful. I should bring him something one of these days to show gratitude for the time he takes to patch us lot of knuckle heads back up after we beat each other senseless.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Syf Kha:''' ''She reminds me much of my birth sister. I want to make her smile, yes. I hope that she can find a place she feels truly at home, and look forward to spending time with her, and perhaps having more cookies with her. I hadn't felt so at ease and well rested in many cycles.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Rei Wakeflame:''' ''Rei is such a sweet creature, and loyal. He seems a little shy though. I would like to get him to open up more, and to find as many things he likes as possible. Everyone else seems to think all he ever puts in his belly is juice, but I'm certain that'snot the case.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Roka's Journal=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(7/24) ''Atonement''&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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I saw Kulain today. For the first time since leaving the sanctuary. It was... nerve wracking, but she was friendly, kind. Perhaps it is just me, I am so on edge at times I overthink everything. We talked, about my cafe and her sanctuary. About things in general. It was... Nice.&lt;br /&gt;
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I also met a most interesting... Catte? Crow? I am not sure. Beaky Beaks. I like him. He told me my fortune, the four of pentacles. I as possessive of my friends and gil supposedly. I cannot say that I am stingy with gil, but I am very protective of those I hold dear. He said that do not tolerate change well. This made me laugh, for I seem to be changing more and more each day. Not all futures are accurate, he laughed and told me. We departed the Quick Sand for a quieter place, where we sat and talked. He told me more fortunes, that if I fight int he Grindstone this week I will be hurt. I must be careful. He said that I have great strength, but I am at risk of isolation. That I will steal the strength from others to grow more powerful. I could never live with myself for such a thing... He told me... Another fortune. I asked about love. Things with Simeon have been so... Confusing, I thought perhaps he could help offer clarity. He told me his own thoughts on happiness, as well as what the spirits said. I am just as confused as before though. We talked for awhile after about many things. Beaky revealed his face and his real name to me. He was... Surprisingly handsome, a stark contrast to the mask he wore. I hope to hear from him soon, I gave him a pearl and asked him to come visit sometime. He is such a fascinating creature. I want to get to know him better, he seems to have many layers and intricacies&lt;br /&gt;
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The Gin Mill was... Not so good. Marl was there again, which was good, but... It was not a good night. Sure, I won my first match to date there, but... Marl was disqualified after his. Things got dangerous afterward. People were calling for blood, and... Well I was the only person who was willing to defend Marl without it being just for the sake of the club. He's not so bad, people just... Need to look past things. I trust him, enough that I'd let him have my back in a fight. It finally settled, and nothing too bad happened. Marl was sweet though, when the crowd started saying things about me, he defended me. Perhaps I am just blind, or maybe I got hit in the head too many times. I don't know. Ren warned me about him, sort of. I was harsh to Ren, but I just didn't want to see anything happen to Marl. Was I wrong?D make me bad? I just... I can relate to him, I know that look in his eyes. Maybe I should just go home, stop doing these things. Stop trying...&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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A beautiful day. I woke in the best of ways, safe and secure and content. How could I not be eager to see what was in store? I did my morning rituals around the home, prepared meals and snacks for the household, baked cookies, and packed my things to head into Ul'Dah for a bit. I made more friends today, while I was sitting in the Quick Sand. One an Elezen lady, tall and pretty and sweet. She tried a cookie, and we talked for awhile. The other a little Lalafell who overheard me talking about the cafe, and my want to open the downstairs into a stage for people to come and express themselves. Both were lovely people. I gave them my card and a pearl to the musician before I had to hurry away on business. &lt;br /&gt;
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I ran into the woman ag in the evening. Zetalia was her name. As I was getting ready to go out for the music and fun in the desert listening to Savo, Marcy, Rommie, and Kasumi. I invited her along, she had said she liked music and it was an experience to see the passion that group all put into their art. We had fun. Well... I did. I knew several faces, mostly from the Gin Mill or from performances at the cabaret.&lt;br /&gt;
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After the shows I mingled a little bit. I gave Marcy a tip of cookies. Some chocolate ch and some almond. He said I was scary when I walked up though! Maybe he was joking... I don't think I'm scary. I suppose the only time he has seen me though was when I fight, maybe I'm scary then? I'll have to ask someone, perhaps Syf? Maybe Cicero if he ever sees me fight again. He only saw the one time, and that was... A disaster.&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Zetalia, she sang for me at the Burning Wall. It was beautiful. I was reluctant to leave, but I knew I should be heading home. I gave her a pearl to contact me with and headed out.&lt;br /&gt;
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''The writing is scribbled, scratched out violently here. Started and stopped in attempts to write something down. The mess covers half a page easily, clearing up only near the bottom of the paper, where the few words are written heavily, traced over and over as if to commit to memory''&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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=Appearance=&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Fair skinned, freckles splattered playfully across her cheeks, shoulders, back, and chest&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Bone white with pink highlights&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Left eye is seafoam green, the right is a pale pink&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most at 4'5&amp;quot; and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She is small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Behavior=&lt;br /&gt;
: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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: A lesser known side of the Raen is steadily pronouncing itself. She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force. She is settling into her own odd style, and does not shy away from doing what it takes to win. She can be honorable, as long as her opponent is as well. If you yank her tail or steer her by the horns you can expect her to claw, bite, or throw sand. It has been noted that she is particularly quick to use her tail to trip someone, or to knock the wind from their lungs if given a chance. She tries to bring taller opponents down to her own level, where she can get an upper hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs, as well as her own claws.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; In a Relationship    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Romantic Interest    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sexual Desire    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Platonic Love      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Family      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Good Standing     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Neutral     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poor Standing    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ☠ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;Deceased&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse (Cinnamon):''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. He stole my heart long before I realized it and faster than I ever dreamed possible. Cinnamon means the world to me, and I pray to stay at his side for many cycles.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Meis Taruteis:''' ''At first I thought for sure he was nothing but a scoundrel and a flirt, but I suppose first impressions aren't always right. Getting to know him better is a delight.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Maxwell Marlborough (Marl):''' ''At first glance, about as nice as a coueral shoved in a garden shed with a hive of pissed off bees. Originally just the person I wanted to be better than at Nef's, I've discovered there's more than just a prickly, snarky exterior. More than just a rival, I consider him a friend, as odd a friendship as we may have.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''W'Surah Beln:''' ''A somewhat frightening Miqo'te who I suppose means well. I would have liked to meet him under better terms, but at least I know he has a good heart. I trust him, even if he makes me nervous.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Therion Kator'to (Beaky Beaks):''' ''I met him outside the Quick Sand, and I simply cannot get this mysterious keeper out of my head. He's a mystery for sure, though very sweet and charming.I gave him a pearl, hopefully he will be in touch soon. I would gladly exchange cookies and sweets for more fortune tellings and conversations.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Tana Firesong:''' ''A sweet, if a little headstrong, Miqo'te who I'm happy to call friend. I'll have to start keeping some fish-based cookies or snacks on me more often for her.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Kulain Qalli:''' ''I called this one sister once, but I do not know anymore. There was a rift torn between us and I do not think it will be mended, though I tried to fix it in the way she would be most comfortable with I fear that it only made it worse for me.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Krick Etune:''' ''I know him mostly as one of the few healers who I can stand to be healed by without suffering. He is a nice guy though, also so polite and cheerful. I should bring him something one of these days to show gratitude for the time he takes to patch us lot of knuckle heads back up after we beat each other senseless.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Rei Wakeflame:''' ''Rei is such a sweet creature, and loyal. He seems a little shy though. I would like to get him to open up more, and to find as many things he likes as possible. Everyone else seems to think all he ever puts in his belly is juice, but I'm certain that'snot the case.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Roka's Journal=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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I saw Kulain today. For the first time since leaving the sanctuary. It was... nerve wracking, but she was friendly, kind. Perhaps it is just me, I am so on edge at times I overthink everything. We talked, about my cafe and her sanctuary. About things in general. It was... Nice.&lt;br /&gt;
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I also met a most interesting... Catte? Crow? I am not sure. Beaky Beaks. I like him. He told me my fortune, the four of pentacles. I as possessive of my friends and gil supposedly. I cannot say that I am stingy with gil, but I am very protective of those I hold dear. He said that do not tolerate change well. This made me laugh, for I seem to be changing more and more each day. Not all futures are accurate, he laughed and told me. We departed the Quick Sand for a quieter place, where we sat and talked. He told me more fortunes, that if I fight int he Grindstone this week I will be hurt. I must be careful. He said that I have great strength, but I am at risk of isolation. That I will steal the strength from others to grow more powerful. I could never live with myself for such a thing... He told me... Another fortune. I asked about love. Things with Simeon have been so... Confusing, I thought perhaps he could help offer clarity. He told me his own thoughts on happiness, as well as what the spirits said. I am just as confused as before though. We talked for awhile after about many things. Beaky revealed his face and his real name to me. He was... Surprisingly handsome, a stark contrast to the mask he wore. I hope to hear from him soon, I gave him a pearl and asked him to come visit sometime. He is such a fascinating creature. I want to get to know him better, he seems to have many layers and intricacies&lt;br /&gt;
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The Gin Mill was... Not so good. Marl was there again, which was good, but... It was not a good night. Sure, I won my first match to date there, but... Marl was disqualified after his. Things got dangerous afterward. People were calling for blood, and... Well I was the only person who was willing to defend Marl without it being just for the sake of the club. He's not so bad, people just... Need to look past things. I trust him, enough that I'd let him have my back in a fight. It finally settled, and nothing too bad happened. Marl was sweet though, when the crowd started saying things about me, he defended me. Perhaps I am just blind, or maybe I got hit in the head too many times. I don't know. Ren warned me about him, sort of. I was harsh to Ren, but I just didn't want to see anything happen to Marl. Was I wrong?D make me bad? I just... I can relate to him, I know that look in his eyes. Maybe I should just go home, stop doing these things. Stop trying...&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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A beautiful day. I woke in the best of ways, safe and secure and content. How could I not be eager to see what was in store? I did my morning rituals around the home, prepared meals and snacks for the household, baked cookies, and packed my things to head into Ul'Dah for a bit. I made more friends today, while I was sitting in the Quick Sand. One an Elezen lady, tall and pretty and sweet. She tried a cookie, and we talked for awhile. The other a little Lalafell who overheard me talking about the cafe, and my want to open the downstairs into a stage for people to come and express themselves. Both were lovely people. I gave them my card and a pearl to the musician before I had to hurry away on business. &lt;br /&gt;
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I ran into the woman ag in the evening. Zetalia was her name. As I was getting ready to go out for the music and fun in the desert listening to Savo, Marcy, Rommie, and Kasumi. I invited her along, she had said she liked music and it was an experience to see the passion that group all put into their art. We had fun. Well... I did. I knew several faces, mostly from the Gin Mill or from performances at the cabaret.&lt;br /&gt;
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After the shows I mingled a little bit. I gave Marcy a tip of cookies. Some chocolate ch and some almond. He said I was scary when I walked up though! Maybe he was joking... I don't think I'm scary. I suppose the only time he has seen me though was when I fight, maybe I'm scary then? I'll have to ask someone, perhaps Syf? Maybe Cicero if he ever sees me fight again. He only saw the one time, and that was... A disaster.&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| imagewidth = 300&lt;br /&gt;
| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Your Character's Inventory&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Last updated:''' June 16th, 2016&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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=Appearance=&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Fair skinned, freckles splattered playfully across her cheeks, shoulders, back, and chest&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Bone white with pink highlights&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Left eye is seafoam green, the right is a pale pink&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most at 4'5&amp;quot; and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She is small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Behavior=&lt;br /&gt;
: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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: A lesser known side of the Raen is steadily pronouncing itself. She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force. She is settling into her own odd style, and does not shy away from doing what it takes to win. She can be honorable, as long as her opponent is as well. If you yank her tail or steer her by the horns you can expect her to claw, bite, or throw sand. It has been noted that she is particularly quick to use her tail to trip someone, or to knock the wind from their lungs if given a chance. She tries to bring taller opponents down to her own level, where she can get an upper hand.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs, as well as her own claws.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse (Cinnamon):''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. He stole my heart long before I realized it and faster than I ever dreamed possible. Cinnamon means the world to me, and I pray to stay at his side for many cycles.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Therion Kator'to (Beaky Beaks):''' ''I met him outside the Quick Sand, and I simply cannot get this mysterious keeper out of my head. He's a mystery for sure, though very sweet and charming.I gave him a pearl, hopefully he will be in touch soon. I would gladly exchange cookies and sweets for more fortune tellings and conversations.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Krick Etune:''' ''I know him mostly as one of the few healers who I can stand to be healed by without suffering. He is a nice guy though, also so polite and cheerful. I should bring him something one of these days to show gratitude for the time he takes to patch us lot of knuckle heads back up after we beat each other senseless.''&lt;br /&gt;
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''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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I did what I always do on Mondays, I went to Limsa to spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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Words will be had with Marl though. I'm irate with that catte. He promised me a match and failed to deliver. I think I'm going to make sure to wear boots with a solid sole next time I see him, and make him eat them. Perhaps that is harsh though Maybe he felt pity and didn't want to fight me in this state. I hope not...&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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As happy as I am here&lt;br /&gt;
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I miss home&lt;br /&gt;
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I saw Kulain today. For the first time since leaving the sanctuary. It was... nerve wracking, but she was friendly, kind. Perhaps it is just me, I am so on edge at times I overthink everything. We talked, about my cafe and her sanctuary. About things in general. It was... Nice.&lt;br /&gt;
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I also met a most interesting... Catte? Crow? I am not sure. Beaky Beaks. I like him. He told me my fortune, the four of pentacles. I as possessive of my friends and gil supposedly. I cannot say that I am stingy with gil, but I am very protective of those I hold dear. He said that do not tolerate change well. This made me laugh, for I seem to be changing more and more each day. Not all futures are accurate, he laughed and told me. We departed the Quick Sand for a quieter place, where we sat and talked. He told me more fortunes, that if I fight int he Grindstone this week I will be hurt. I must be careful. He said that I have great strength, but I am at risk of isolation. That I will steal the strength from others to grow more powerful. I could never live with myself for such a thing... He told me... Another fortune. I asked about love. Things with Simeon have been so... Confusing, I thought perhaps he could help offer clarity. He told me his own thoughts on happiness, as well as what the spirits said. I am just as confused as before though. We talked for awhile after about many things. Beaky revealed his face and his real name to me. He was... Surprisingly handsome, a stark contrast to the mask he wore. I hope to hear from him soon, I gave him a pearl and asked him to come visit sometime. He is such a fascinating creature. I want to get to know him better, he seems to have many layers and intricacies&lt;br /&gt;
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The Gin Mill was... Not so good. Marl was there again, which was good, but... It was not a good night. Sure, I won my first match to date there, but... Marl was disqualified after his. Things got dangerous afterward. People were calling for blood, and... Well I was the only person who was willing to defend Marl without it being just for the sake of the club. He's not so bad, people just... Need to look past things. I trust him, enough that I'd let him have my back in a fight. It finally settled, and nothing too bad happened. Marl was sweet though, when the crowd started saying things about me, he defended me. Perhaps I am just blind, or maybe I got hit in the head too many times. I don't know. Ren warned me about him, sort of. I was harsh to Ren, but I just didn't want to see anything happen to Marl. Was I wrong?D make me bad? I just... I can relate to him, I know that look in his eyes. Maybe I should just go home, stop doing these things. Stop trying...&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Links:===&lt;br /&gt;
* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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'''Last updated:''' June 16th, 2016&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Fair skinned, freckles splattered playfully across her cheeks, shoulders, back, and chest&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Bone white with pink highlights&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Left eye is seafoam green, the right is a pale pink&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most at 4'5&amp;quot; and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She is small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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: A lesser known side of the Raen is steadily pronouncing itself. She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Relationships=&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; In a Relationship    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Romantic Interest    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sexual Desire    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Platonic Love      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Family      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Good Standing     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Neutral     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poor Standing    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ☠ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;Deceased&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse (Cinnamon):''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. He stole my heart long before I realized it and faster than I ever dreamed possible. Cinnamon means the world to me, and I pray to stay at his side for many cycles.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Meis Taruteis:''' ''At first I thought for sure he was nothing but a scoundrel and a flirt, but I suppose first impressions aren't always right. Getting to know him better is a delight.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Maxwell Marlborough (Marl):''' ''At first glance, about as nice as a coueral shoved in a garden shed with a hive of pissed off bees. Originally just the person I wanted to be better than at Nef's, I've discovered there's more than just a prickly, snarky exterior. More than just a rival, I consider him a friend, as odd a friendship as we may have.''&lt;br /&gt;
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''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(7/24) ''Atonement''&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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I did what I always do on Mondays, I went to Limsa to spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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Words will be had with Marl though. I'm irate with that catte. He promised me a match and failed to deliver. I think I'm going to make sure to wear boots with a solid sole next time I see him, and make him eat them. Perhaps that is harsh though Maybe he felt pity and didn't want to fight me in this state. I hope not...&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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I saw Kulain today. For the first time since leaving the sanctuary. It was... nerve wracking, but she was friendly, kind. Perhaps it is just me, I am so on edge at times I overthink everything. We talked, about my cafe and her sanctuary. About things in general. It was... Nice.&lt;br /&gt;
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I also met a most interesting... Catte? Crow? I am not sure. Beaky Beaks. I like him. He told me my fortune, the four of pentacles. I as possessive of my friends and gil supposedly. I cannot say that I am stingy with gil, but I am very protective of those I hold dear. He said that do not tolerate change well. This made me laugh, for I seem to be changing more and more each day. Not all futures are accurate, he laughed and told me. We departed the Quick Sand for a quieter place, where we sat and talked. He told me more fortunes, that if I fight int he Grindstone this week I will be hurt. I must be careful. He said that I have great strength, but I am at risk of isolation. That I will steal the strength from others to grow more powerful. I could never live with myself for such a thing... He told me... Another fortune. I asked about love. Things with Simeon have been so... Confusing, I thought perhaps he could help offer clarity. He told me his own thoughts on happiness, as well as what the spirits said. I am just as confused as before though. We talked for awhile after about many things. Beaky revealed his face and his real name to me. He was... Surprisingly handsome, a stark contrast to the mask he wore. I hope to hear from him soon, I gave him a pearl and asked him to come visit sometime. He is such a fascinating creature. I want to get to know him better, he seems to have many layers and intricacies&lt;br /&gt;
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The Gin Mill was... Not so good. Marl was there again, which was good, but... It was not a good night. Sure, I won my first match to date there, but... Marl was disqualified after his. Things got dangerous afterward. People were calling for blood, and... Well I was the only person who was willing to defend Marl without it being just for the sake of the club. He's not so bad, people just... Need to look past things. I trust him, enough that I'd let him have my back in a fight. It finally settled, and nothing too bad happened. Marl was sweet though, when the crowd started saying things about me, he defended me. Perhaps I am just blind, or maybe I got hit in the head too many times. I don't know. Ren warned me about him, sort of. I was harsh to Ren, but I just didn't want to see anything happen to Marl. Was I wrong?D make me bad? I just... I can relate to him, I know that look in his eyes. Maybe I should just go home, stop doing these things. Stop trying...&lt;br /&gt;
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* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<author><name>Roka</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Simeon_Sibaruse&amp;diff=188468</id>
		<title>Simeon Sibaruse</title>
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		<updated>2016-07-27T15:18:51Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Roka: &lt;/p&gt;
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&amp;lt;!-- CHARACTER NAME --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;font-size:55px;letter-spacing:0.2em;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 5px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Simeon Marcial Zillac Xenophan of Sibaruse&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- SUBTITLE --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:0.75em;color:#333333;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 5px silver;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Ser Crotch-Spike&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
 &amp;lt;!-- OPTIONAL DIVIDER --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=center bottom&amp;gt;[[File:Character-divider.png]]&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=center bottom&amp;gt;[[File:Character_banner.jpg]]&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- QUOTE TABLE --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;table style=&amp;quot;position:center;&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;60%&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;tr&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;td style=&amp;quot;vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;mw-headline&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- CHARACTER OR OTHER QUOTE--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 20px; font-size:14px;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 5px silver;letter-spacing:0.1em;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#706b68;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''❝'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#333333&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Apparently, I'm part of the &amp;lt;Fancy People&amp;gt;. Amusing no?'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#706b68;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''❞'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/tr&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/table&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- QUOTE ORIGIN (AUTHOR, WRITER, ETC)--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:0.75em;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 5px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Simeon Sibaruse&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
 &amp;lt;!-- OPTIONAL DIVIDER --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=center bottom&amp;gt;[[File:Character-divider.png]]&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- DETAILS TAB--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=Details=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;table style=&amp;quot;position:center;margin: auto;&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;75%&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;tr&amp;gt;&amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 10px; font-size:18px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dashed;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Details'''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;table style=&amp;quot;position:center;&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;90%&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;tr&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;td style=&amp;quot;vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- LEFT PROFILE BLOCK --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=justify&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 10px; font-size:16px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;'''Vital Information'''&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-size:12px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''PRONUNCIATION...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt; simɔ̃ maʁsjal zijak ksənɔfɑ̃ sibaʁyz&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-size:12px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''NICKNAMES...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt; Ser Crotch-Spike. Ser Wormspit. Tin Can. Fancy People&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-size:12px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''RACE &amp;amp; CLAN...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt; Elezen, Wildwood&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-size:12px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''GENDER...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Male&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-size:12px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''AGE...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;30&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-size:12px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''NAMEDAY...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;22&amp;lt;sup&amp;gt;nd&amp;lt;/sup&amp;gt; Sun, 2&amp;lt;sup&amp;gt;th&amp;lt;/sup&amp;gt; A Moon, #### S.A.E.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-size:12px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''ORIENTATION...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia;padding:0px 5px;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Doesn't care&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-size:12px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''MARITAL STATUS...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia;padding:0px 5px;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Single&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- RIGHT PROFILE BLOCK --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;td style=&amp;quot;vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=justify&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 10px; font-size:16px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;'''Other Statistics'''&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-size:12px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''NATIONALITY...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Ishgardian&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-size:12px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''CITIZENSHIP...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Ishgardian&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-size:12px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''FAMILY...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Lord Geoffroy of Sibaruse [Father]. Lady Mirabelle of Sibaruse [Mother]. Amandine of Sibaruse. [Aunt]&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-size:12px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''RESIDENCE...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Currently the Venturer's Respite, in the Mist&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-size:12px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''OCCUPATION...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Roaming knight, House Proxy, Chocobo raising.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-size:12px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''PATRON DEITY...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Halone&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-size:12px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''HEIGHT &amp;amp; WEIGHT...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia;padding:0px 5px;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;6 fulms, 6 ilms. 229 ponze.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 5px; font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-size:12px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''ALIGNMENT...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Type # Loyal Neutral (tend to Good) [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Alignment Alignment].&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/tr&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/table&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
 &amp;lt;!-- GENERAL INFORMATION --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=justify&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 10px; font-size:16px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''General Information'''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
 &amp;lt;!-- TEXT --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=justify&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Simeon is an Elezen of Highborn actually roaming the roads of Eorzea under the banner of his House, even if he keep it as far as possible from himself. Burdened with being the last remaining child, he had to take up duties as the Heir, forcing him to leave the Dragoon Knight Order for them to have to be politically neutral. Still sour about it, he does intend to keep as far as possible from Ishgard if he is allowed too, way more confortable in the company of adventurers and the like. He is currently sticking with an adventurer group, the Dawnriders when not on the road for his own things.&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
 &amp;lt;!-- OPTIONAL PIC --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Portrait_Simeon.png|right|frame|&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 20px; font-size:13px;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 5px silver;letter-spacing:0.1em;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#706b68;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''❝'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#333333&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''A proper Ishgardian?''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#706b68;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''❞'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]&lt;br /&gt;
 &amp;lt;!-- APPEARANCE --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=justify&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 10px; font-size:16px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Appearance'''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- OPTIONAL APPEARANCE TABLE --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia; font-size:12px; color:#999999;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;table style=&amp;quot;border=&amp;quot;0&amp;quot; bordercolor=&amp;quot;#000000&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;width=&amp;quot;75%&amp;quot; cellpadding=&amp;quot;6&amp;quot; cellspacing=&amp;quot;6&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;tr&amp;gt;&amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Eyes''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;&amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Hair''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;&amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Skin''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;&amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Build''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;&amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Voice''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt; &amp;lt;/tr&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;tr&amp;gt; &amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Purple&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt; &amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Short, Black&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt; &amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Tanned&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt; &amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Wolfish&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt; &amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Strangely deep&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt; &amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;tr&amp;gt; &amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Bearing''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Laterality''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt; &amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Scars''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt; &amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Markings''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt; &amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Style''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt; &amp;lt;/tr&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;tr&amp;gt; &amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Straight&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt; &amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Ambidextrous&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt; &amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Too many&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt; &amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Tattoos (Face, body)&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt; &amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Upright&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt; &amp;lt;/tr&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/table&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- HAIR AND EYES --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Hair &amp;amp; Eyes''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- TEXT --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
::&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia; font-size:13px; color:#999999;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;When it come to hair, one should recognize that Simeon keep it pretty practical. If he used to have pretty long hair, his mostly nomadic style of life out of late have pushed him to keep it simple, with hair as short as possible not to hinder when wearing a helmet. Spiky as hell, his black hair seem always ruffled, whatever might be his efforts to comb it. So he mostly stopped to do it.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Those knowing Simeon from long should be surprised by his eyes though, as they have changed from his old ice blue gaze to some strangely fiery purple hues, a change he would likely prefer not to talk about. Bad memories are involved here. Though, one advantage of those eyes is to reflect perfectly his emotions, be it concern, affection or more like, blazing anger. Quite the stare. &amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
 &amp;lt;!-- PHYSIQUE AND MARKINGS--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Physique &amp;amp; Markings''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- TEXT --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
::&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia; font-size:13px; color:#999999;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;If there is a word to describe Simeon build, it would be &amp;lt;wolfish&amp;gt;. Usually joking himself about being &amp;quot;only sinews and bones&amp;quot;, he is a tall prick with the trademark muscles of his kin. Though, extended physical training and a liking to it have made him to be mostly made of those, able of a surprising strength and some good weight. Strangely, many seem to find him good-looking when he would simply qualify himself as Sharp. He have an angular and serious face, only accentuated by his often furrowed brows, broken way to many times nose and thin lips. Several scars run down over his face, only to make him look even more serious, when he is a clusterfuck of them under the neck. One doesn't make the most of his years battling without taking quite the number of scars and Simeon was a seriously reckless one. He even stopping counting them (and caring sometimes too).&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Lately, he got some tattoos thrown in the melee, from a very drunken night with adventurers. When he wake up, his face was inked with maze-like tattoo on his left cheek and about almost the whole of his left torso side. As shameful as it was before, he finally grow accustomed to those and wouldn't have them erased for any cost, even if he often can be found idly following their pattern, lips pursed in thoughts about the signification of this design.&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- HYGIENE AND ATTIRE --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Hygiene &amp;amp; Attire''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- TEXT --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
::&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia; font-size:13px; color:#999999;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Simeon have been worked to the bone about clothing and anyone can see it. Proper clothing is a must have for him and if his outfits have grown lighter from going out of Ishgard, he is still rarely seen with even shirts with more than a single fold. The title of Fancy People could indeed apply to the man that take great care of his well-being, cleaning himself as soon as possible and trying to keep his clothes neat. Well, given his rough ways around, he have a thing for practical and solid clothing more than fine ones, easy to maintain and to change, for it to be often damaged from his fights.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; He own too several armours, mostly heavy plates, fighting with a strange swiftness only allowed by extended training when it come to handling those hellish cans. Yet, he is slowly adapting to the climate of southern countries, more and more using light plate and leather mixed together if nothing ask for more protection. Way more agreable.   &amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- PERSONALITY --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=justify&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 10px; font-size:16px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Personality'''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
 &amp;lt;!-- PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Psychological Profile''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
 &amp;lt;!-- TEXT --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
::&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia; font-size:13px; color:#999999;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Simeon is quite the instinctual type for sure. Blunt as a hammer even. Impulsive, quick to anger and forgive as well, reckless just as equally as caring when it come to others, he could easily be categorized as a bulldozer. Or things goes his ways and follow his choices or he usually make them. Simple of character, he simply do what he want to do, fairly ignoring the consequences if they bother him. Thrill-seeker just as well as born warmonger, he is quick to resort to whatever he think a situation may take, be it to mostly sacrifice himself. Few things can stop him once on his tracks, unless he admit being seriously wrong.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Yet, when it come to everyday life, he is a quiet and calm guy, jester by choice, making fun of almost everything if he can. Life is already grim enough and his hands are far from clean, there is no use to get all gloomy about it. Man liking simple things, he is perfectly happy with a nap under the sun or a good meal as long as it fill his stomach. Of course, coming from nobility, he do appreciate the finer things but he mostly think them as good for special occasions. One grow dull when he let himself be immersed in earthly pleasure.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;The only exception about this rule come to relationships. Simeon is a man that -need- to touch others, to establish friendship with an accolade, to pat someone shoulder when sad. And of course, that make him a quite passionate man when it come to attraction. He doesn't shy himself from what he feel about people and seek company wholeheartedly. Loyal once in a serious relationship, he won't hesitate to have a one night thing if the impulse take him and is bound to no one.   &amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
 &amp;lt;!-- VOICE --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Voice''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- TEXT --&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
::&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia; font-size:13px; color:#999999;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Definitively not a melodic one. Simeon got a voice rugged by too many shouts and laughs, strangely deep given his build, moulded to be heard over a battlefield. He mostly conceal the more commanding edge of it if the situation allow it, highly conscious of his twisted place in Eorzea. Yet, no one could mistake the tone of one with an highly precise education, tone and prononciation as strict as hell. Quite unusual to hear him use any slang. Even his laughter is closer to a bark than a trill, loud and explosive. When seriously angry, it easily goes to a growl or a snarl, with again some unearthly resonance given his build. &amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- PHILOSOPHY AND MANNERISMS --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Philosophy &amp;amp; Mannerisms''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- TEXT --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
::&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia; font-size:13px; color:#999999;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Do what you feel is right. One mostly could decipher Simeon's views over life choice like that. Bad or good, it only depend of who and how its looked at. It doesn't need reflection. When a friend is wounded you take care of it, when someone try to get you to fight you fight, when shit is raining down, you make the best of it. It goes pretty well with his usual blunt behaviour, making him just as much friends as enemies. Saying your mind without any kind of gloves on can be a double edged sword.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Proud and impulsive, he is the kind to get head first into troubles and consider it a necessity. Well, it happen, you understand?&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;When it come to mannerisms, he does have a couple of odds habits. Sniffing his food and drinks for having a keen nose, tilting his head to the side when puzzled, scratching his tattoos when uncomfortable or touching his ever present necklace when brooding are a few of them. Yet, the most meaningful might be the most discreet, shifting to stand on his left foot when he get angry. It come from being a spearman, to be able to trust forward in a flash.   &amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
 &amp;lt;!-- PREFERENCES --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=justify&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 10px; font-size:16px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Preferences'''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
 &amp;lt;!-- LIKES --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;table style=&amp;quot;position:center;&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;80%&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;tr&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;td style=&amp;quot;width: 33%;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;'''Likes'''&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=justify&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:5px 15px;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: ●Honesty. Someone honest is a good one.&lt;br /&gt;
: ●Doing the right thing. Amazing isn't it?&lt;br /&gt;
: ●Pragmatic people. Dream chasing is good, but not too much.&lt;br /&gt;
: ●Training. As strange as it is, he like to sweat and hone himself&lt;br /&gt;
: ●Gear management. He does complain about it but he loves his gear.&lt;br /&gt;
: ●Songs of old tales. Remind him of childhood&lt;br /&gt;
: ●A good book. Easiest way to relax in a comfy eve.&lt;br /&gt;
: ●Mulled wine and warm bread. Even more by a snowy night&lt;br /&gt;
: ●Stargazing. Always been inspiring.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
 &amp;lt;!-- DISLIKES --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;td style=&amp;quot;width: 33%;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;'''Dislikes'''&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=justify&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:5px 15px;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: ●Politics. Mostly politician talking bullshit.&lt;br /&gt;
: ●Any form of bribe. He is not for sales.&lt;br /&gt;
: ●Lalafell. They go on his nerves, it's visceral.&lt;br /&gt;
: ●Sweets. Denied as a child. It's the enemy.&lt;br /&gt;
: ●Any kind of dragonkin. Well, he FOUGHT them. And lost people from it.&lt;br /&gt;
: ●Heat. And sand. Yet have to do with it.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
 &amp;lt;!-- SKILLS --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;td style=&amp;quot;width: 33%;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;'''Skills'''&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=justify&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:5px 15px;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: ●Spear and sword play.&lt;br /&gt;
: ●Heavy armour proficiency.&lt;br /&gt;
: ●Chocobo care. You're Ishgardian or not.&lt;br /&gt;
: ●Creating jewellery. A growing interest of him&lt;br /&gt;
: ●Brawling&lt;br /&gt;
: ●Singing. He doesn't sing often, but he does know how to do it&lt;br /&gt;
: ●Hunting. Have grown as a seriously good trapper. Not a bowman though.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/tr&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/table&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/tr&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/table&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- COMBAT SECTION --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=Combat=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;table style=&amp;quot;position:center;margin: auto;&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;75%&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;tr&amp;gt;&amp;lt;td&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 10px; font-size:18px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dashed;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Combat, Abilities &amp;amp; Weaponry'''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- OPTIONAL COMBAT SECTION BANNER --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=center&amp;gt;[[File: Combat_banner.png]]&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;table style=&amp;quot;position:center;&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;80%&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;tr&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- BASIC STATISTICS --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;td style=&amp;quot;width: 33%;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;'''Basic Statistics (Every value regarding standard Elezen)'''&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=justify&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:5px 15px;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;High:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; Resilience, Stamina&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Above Average:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; Strength, Willpower&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Average:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; Dexterity, Speed&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Low:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; Balance. (due to many lasting injuries)&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- AETHERIC ABILITIES --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;td style=&amp;quot;width: 33%;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;'''Aetheric Abilities'''&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=justify&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:5px 15px;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Mastery:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; None&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Expert:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; None&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Average:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; None&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Novice:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; Easing of pain&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/tr&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;tr&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- WEAPON TRAINING --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;td style=&amp;quot;width: 33%;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Mastery:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; Almost any type of spear (Halberd favoured though)&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Expert:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; Hand to hand combat, long/bastard sword&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Average:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; Bow.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Novice:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; Knives and axes.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- COMBAT RELEVANT SKILLS --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;td style=&amp;quot;width: 25%;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;High:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; Jumping around, Drawing attention, Armor use.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Above Average:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; Taking blows(It's a skill to dampen them enough), Tactics, improvised weapons   &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Average:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; Acrobatics (like a forward roll), Tracking, Riding.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Low:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; Magical defence, Retreats.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;!-- NON COMBAT ABILITIES --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Non-Combat Abilities'''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: ● '''Bad reaction to Aether:''' Simeon is more or less what you may call allergic when it come to aether. Spell casted on him, be it beneficial or harmful cause him to get seriously burdened with itch, it's level depending of the power of the spell. That make magical burns almost intolerable while healing magic often push him to scratch open the just recovered wound. It's even worse when he try to cast magic, often becoming random for the itch to overcome his concentration. At most, he can teleport himself via the Aetherythe net on little distances and somehow ease a bit the pain from his wounds. That's all of his magical capacities.&lt;br /&gt;
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: ● '''Field repairs:''' One can't really consider it an ability, but for sure, Simeon is quite the skilled guy when it come to repairing on the spot his gear with whatever he can find around. Bit of a scavenger maybe but useful when you fight often whatever might be the condition around. From piecing back together a broken spear shaft with a couple of metals rings and leather to tinkering a plate back in a wearable shape with a rock, he have great deal of experience on these emergency repairs. Just don't ask about anything magical or too technologically advanced. He ain't a walking god.&lt;br /&gt;
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: ● '''Don't know how to swim:''' It might sound dumb, but Simeon never learned to swim. No real use in a mountain range after all. He is slowly trying to learn mostly by himself, but that shit kinda have him scarred, slowing his progress. Living now in the Mist help to tray daily to train about it, yet progress still is small&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &amp;lt;!-- COMBAT ABILITIES --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: ● '''Ishgardian Dragoon:''' Simeon is in all earnest a typical Ishgardian Dragoon, even now not anymore part of the said order. As such, he can, by tapping into the awakened dragon blood coursing in his veins, draw forth the signature jumping powers of his former station. Using them to charge people head-first or avoid an obstacle, he is a highly mobile combattant as such. Yet he try to keep as a minimum his use of this ability for it to be taxing over the body and dangerous. Everyone know about the Change and he doesn't tap in a dragon-eye but his actual dragon blood from being a pure-blooded highborn.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
 &amp;lt;!-- OOC NOTE --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''OOC Note'''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;div align=justify&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Open for any type of combat, I don't play a combattant to evade it. From random to more advanced system like FATE-14 and freeform, I'll do everything, as long as it keep logical. Wounds and death doesn't scare me, a character grow old, sustain wounds and die like everyone. And wounds hurt. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Still, please keep to yourself any void-god abilities, demon-summoning on the spot or being able to block a Giga's club bare-handed unless you have a really good explanation.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;!-- HISTORY SECTION --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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=History=&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;div align=center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 10px; font-size:18px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dashed;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''History'''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- OPTIONAL NOTE --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=justify&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt; .&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;!-- EARLY HISTORY --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;td style=&amp;quot;width: 50%;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=justify&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 10px; font-size:16px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;'''Sixth Astral Era'''&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Childhood&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font size=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Born into a House.'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; ''Simeon is the second child of Lord Geoffroy &amp;amp; Lady Mirabelle of Sibaruse. As such, he received what may be qualified as... A sheltered education. Truth to be told, he didn't even left the house estate before his twelve. No matter how much he begged the guards or tried to sneak outside. As expected of a noble, from a responsable family, he was worked to the bone more than instructed regarding a large amount of subjects. All those proper things that nobility must know. From religious scriptures regarding Halone, to playing the harpsichord or reading a table dressing. A whole bother he would have gladly skipped if not put under heavy surveillance from his parents. That more or less coming from having an older brother already seen as a waste. At least, the more practical duties expected of a son from a warmonger House were way more enjoyable, kind of formatting the young blood into a reckless individual living through combat.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; There is only but little more to say regarding Simeon early years. Burdened by becoming the back up of his House, head first into the his studies and training, he had only but little ways to get some idle time. Taking care of his bastard half-sister or leaving for Mer' House. Kinda dull isn't it?''&lt;br /&gt;
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Continuing later! &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- LATER HISTORY --&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;td style=&amp;quot;width: 50%;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div align=justify&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 10px; font-size:16px;color:#666666;font-family:Georgia;text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;'''Seventh Umbral Era'''&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font size=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;This is typically post calamity information, or information since the turn of the era (Domans &amp;amp; others not in Eorzea proper).&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;!-- RECENT HISTORY --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;td style=&amp;quot;width: 50%;vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#999999;font-family:Georgia;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Moving Forward&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- Text --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;!-- RELATIONSHIPS SECTION --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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=Relationships=&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div align=center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated.&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
 &amp;lt;!-- COMMON RUMORS --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;border:0px solid; padding:8px;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#0000ff;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;◢ Common Rumors - &amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;''Easily overheard. Use these freely!''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#0000ff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The last son of the Lord? Never seen him much to begin when he a Dragoon, but now, it's even worse. Like he is avoiding coming home for some reason.&amp;quot; _ ''A Sibaruse House servant''.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#0000ff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot; Ah, you mean the man in the plate armor uh? Yeah, I see him often. He come, read the board and go. I wonder what he do exactly though. Come about half the time battered and bloody.&amp;quot; _ ''An adventurer's guild personal''.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#ff0000;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;◢ Uncommon Rumors -&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; ''A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first!''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#ff0000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The sharp with purple eyes uh? Seen him being almost chased from the Alchemist guild a couple of times. For me, he must seriously need his potions to get high.&amp;quot; _ ''A Brass Blade''.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#ff0000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Him? Bhwaha. Seasick as fuck. Made a few travel between the mainland and Limsa in the same boat. Strangely, he look like the kind to have money and travel alone, wonder why he take a ship.&amp;quot; _ ''A Lominsan trader''.&lt;br /&gt;
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 &amp;lt;!-- RARE RUMORS --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding: 7px 4px;font-size:13px; color:#00ff00;font-family:Georgia;border-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px dotted;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-variant: small-caps;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;◢ Rare Rumors -&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; ''Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using!''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#00ff00;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Oh, I've heard rumors about his family. From a couple friends in the frontlines. Bloody warmongers all of them, but both his brother and his bastard sister look like they had a hand in some really weird shit and died. Wonder if he played a part.&amp;quot; _ ''A Temple Knight''.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#00ff00;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Rumor&amp;quot; — ''Rumormonger''.&lt;br /&gt;
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 &amp;lt;!-- PLAYER RUMORS --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div align=center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;Feel free to add your own rumors to this section.&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#0f0f0f;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Cinnamon? He's good, sweet, honest, and fun. I cannot imagine a better man to have as a friend, or more. He can be a little stubborn sometimes, but that is part of his charm.&amp;quot; — ''[[Roka Chan]]''.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#0f0f0f;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Rumor&amp;quot; — ''[[Rumormonger]]''.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;!-- MUSIC SECTION --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;!-- LOCATION &amp;amp; PROBABILITY OF SEEING THE CHARACTER --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: ■ &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Ishgard:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; Kinda rarely for now, make quick trips home and depart as soon as possible&lt;br /&gt;
: ■ &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Coerthas:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; Strangely, Simeon is way easily found into the lands around Ishgard than the city itself. Some business for sure.&lt;br /&gt;
: ■ &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;The Shroud:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; Mostly while travelling between Ishgard and the rest of Eorzea. He is a known patron of the Bobbing Cork and often take part in whatever events happen around the way. Can't say it happen this often.&lt;br /&gt;
: ■ &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Gridania:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; Almost never. If you see him there, he is here on business matter. Or too wounded to move from it after a fight in the vicinity&lt;br /&gt;
: ■ &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Thanalan:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; More or less. If he likely evade the horrible heat of the place, he is often found around, running on various errants.&lt;br /&gt;
: ■ &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Ul'dah:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; The Jewel of the Sands have a pretty strong attraction over the Ishgardian, often found in the streets of the Sultanate. Yet, he is often quite cautious around those parts, for his own personal history with it to be pretty bad.&lt;br /&gt;
: ■ &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;La Noscea:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; Recently, that's where you have the biggest chance to find him. Having settled in the residential areas around Limsa Lominsa, he is a common sight roaming around or training in his signatures plate armours.&lt;br /&gt;
: ■ &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Limsa Lominsa:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; Having settled in the vicinity, he is quite often there, for work or to relax a bit away from his den and the worrisome bunch living there.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;div align=justify&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:5px 15px;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Each of the following affiliation are perfectly known. Feel free to use as you wish.&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: ■ &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Ishgard:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; Born there, serving it since his fifteen as a Dragoon Squire. His home and country even if he dislike the ongoing politics. Nothing is more precious to his eyes, even if he keep it from being known.&lt;br /&gt;
: ■ &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;The Knight Dragoon Order of the Holy See:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; Dragoon for half his life, it make almost every memory he have of adulthood. For the purpose of his House, he had to leave it, but his heart is still one of a Dragoon and will gladly give his life to defend it and it's purpose.&lt;br /&gt;
: ■ &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;House of Sibaruse:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; Second son and now heir of it. He have a conflictual relation with his father regarding his succession as the House Lord, but having been educated to uphold his duties, he will obey, whatever is the cost. Few things can stop him once on business for his House but he try to keep as far as he can from it.&lt;br /&gt;
: ■ &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;The Dawnriders:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; A flock of adventurers from about everywhere. He merely grabbed a flyer at random and found himself in, growing to care about them and making his best to ensure each of them to life they life as they see fit..&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;div align=justify&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:5px 15px;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;The following items are things that this individual carries on their person at all times.  These are noted for pickpockets, and those watching him closely.  This information is meant to be a prompt for insight and is not to be meta-gamed, though feel free to use this information if it comes up logically in RP (pickpocketing, a search, etc).&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: ■ &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Coinpurse:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; A simple coin purse made of soft leather, containing a few hundred gil.&lt;br /&gt;
: ■ &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Necklace:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; If there a thing that never leave him, even between the sheets, it's his necklace. The story behind it is pretty long and secretive, but the value he give to this small piece of jewellery is obvious once one remark how often his hands come to tinker with it when thinking. Made of a handful of dragonkin fangs, it's a pretty discreet thing. &lt;br /&gt;
: ■ &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Dagger:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; If not roaming around in armour, Simeon usually keep on him a flat dagger. If a first he ostensibly showed it, time have made him to grow cautious about (and mostly Ul'dan folks), pushing him to conceal the blade tucked against a hip. As thin as possible, it's hardly a blade, far from being able to parry anything with. But that thing got some nasty point and keen edge for sure.&lt;br /&gt;
: ■ &amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Compass, some parchment and coal:&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt; For having teleported around by crazed mages more than his share and left to rot in some completely unknown places, he have now the habit to travel around with always something to record his position and direction. Proved useful last time someone just dropped him in the middle of the desert. Like that. Usually, the whole is in a pouch hanging on his belt, just under the shirt.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;div align=justify&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:5px 15px;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;I like to consider myself a flexible player who is willing to commit to a number of different types of scenes and role-play scenarios, but even I have my limits.  If something is on the play list, assume it means yes, as long as it's within the context of the current play or ongoing plot.  No's are typically a hard no, and it means don't ask.  &amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: ■ '''I will play:''' About everything. I've roleplayed for long and can see that my character isn't me. As such, I'm fine with it being roughed up or roughing up people. More even, he is a warrior. And a seriously short tempered man. He is the kind that actually try to wound people. Not just slap them in the face and consider himself done. Though, a particular point regarding intimate scene, as much as I have nothing against it, they have to be logical and useful. Sex for sex, I have RL for that.&lt;br /&gt;
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: ■ '''Ask about''' As much as I'm open to almost everything, asking about if you can cut an arm to Simeon never hurt. Don't expect me to just blindly follow your lead if you go all extreme without a reason. Compromises work with two peoples.&lt;br /&gt;
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: ■ '''I won't play''' ERP for ERP (see statement above). No use, no interest. Blatant lore-bullshiting. You and I are playing FF14, not our own imaginary world. Don't go all crazy and spawn me magical thingies or primals on the face cause you like it to be shiny.  &amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;div align=justify&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:5px 15px;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;While the below is by no means comprehensive, it's a kind of spring board for walk-up RP.  Longer plots that are meant to run for more than a few quick RP's, please feel free to send me a tell so we can work out a good reason for our characters to get to know one another.  I'm always looking for RP, unless I'm actively spamming PvE content. &amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;div align=justify&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:5px 15px;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;There is a lot of information on this character wiki, but it is by no means completely comprehensive.  There are chunks of backstory that are left intentionally vague so that details can be later added as developed through creative writing or in role-play revelation.  Feel free to use Common or Uncommon rumors freely, if you want to use a Rare Rumor as a plot hook or to spark RP, I would ask that you send me a tell first, to make certain it's alright.&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;div align=justify&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:5px 15px;font-family:Georgia;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A trope is a convention or device that is often found in creative works.  In this case, the tropes below describe my character either in part, or as a whole.  Their background, personality, appearance, etc, most of them can be described in the tropes below.&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:: ■ [http://tvtropes.org/ Trope] Tropes are devices and conventions that a writer can reasonably rely on as being present in the audience members' minds and expectations. On the whole, tropes are not clichés.&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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		<updated>2016-07-27T05:07:31Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Roka: &lt;/p&gt;
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| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
| image = &lt;br /&gt;
| imagewidth = 300&lt;br /&gt;
| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Your Character's Inventory&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Last updated:''' June 16th, 2016&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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=Appearance=&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FAF7F0;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Fair skinned.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#ABFFD8;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Green&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FCB6E4;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Pink&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Behavior=&lt;br /&gt;
: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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: A lesser known side of the Raen is steadily pronouncing itself. She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse (Cinnamon):''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. He stole my heart long before I realized it and faster than I ever dreamed possible. Cinnamon means the world to me, and I pray to stay at his side for many cycles.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Krick Etune:''' ''I know him mostly as one of the few healers who I can stand to be healed by without suffering. He is a nice guy though, also so polite and cheerful. I should bring him something one of these days to show gratitude for the time he takes to patch us lot of knuckle heads back up after we beat each other senseless.''&lt;br /&gt;
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''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(7/24) ''Atonement''&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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I did what I always do on Mondays, I went to Limsa to spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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Words will be had with Marl though. I'm irate with that catte. He promised me a match and failed to deliver. I think I'm going to make sure to wear boots with a solid sole next time I see him, and make him eat them. Perhaps that is harsh though Maybe he felt pity and didn't want to fight me in this state. I hope not...&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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As happy as I am here&lt;br /&gt;
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I saw Kulain today. For the first time since leaving the sanctuary. It was... nerve wracking, but she was friendly, kind. Perhaps it is just me, I am so on edge at times I overthink everything. We talked, about my cafe and her sanctuary. About things in general. It was... Nice.&lt;br /&gt;
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I also met a most interesting... Catte? Crow? I am not sure. Beaky Beaks. I like him. He told me my fortune, the four of pentacles. I as possessive of my friends and gil supposedly. I cannot say that I am stingy with gil, but I am very protective of those I hold dear. He said that do not tolerate change well. This made me laugh, for I seem to be changing more and more each day. Not all futures are accurate, he laughed and told me. We departed the Quick Sand for a quieter place, where we sat and talked. He told me more fortunes, that if I fight int he Grindstone this week I will be hurt. I must be careful. He said that I have great strength, but I am at risk of isolation. That I will steal the strength from others to grow more powerful. I could never live with myself for such a thing... He told me... Another fortune. I asked about love. Things with Simeon have been so... Confusing, I thought perhaps he could help offer clarity. He told me his own thoughts on happiness, as well as what the spirits said. I am just as confused as before though. We talked for awhile after about many things. Beaky revealed his face and his real name to me. He was... Surprisingly handsome, a stark contrast to the mask he wore. I hope to hear from him soon, I gave him a pearl and asked him to come visit sometime. He is such a fascinating creature. I want to get to know him better, he seems to have many layers and intricacies&lt;br /&gt;
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The Gin Mill was... Not so good. Marl was there again, which was good, but... It was not a good night. Sure, I won my first match to date there, but... Marl was disqualified after his. Things got dangerous afterward. People were calling for blood, and... Well I was the only person who was willing to defend Marl without it being just for the sake of the club. He's not so bad, people just... Need to look past things. I trust him, enough that I'd let him have my back in a fight. It finally settled, and nothing too bad happened. Marl was sweet though, when the crowd started saying things about me, he defended me. Perhaps I am just blind, or maybe I got hit in the head too many times. I don't know. Ren warned me about him, sort of. I was harsh to Ren, but I just didn't want to see anything happen to Marl. Was I wrong?D make me bad? I just... I can relate to him, I know that look in his eyes. Maybe I should just go home, stop doing these things. Stop trying...&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Links:===&lt;br /&gt;
* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FAF7F0;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Fair skinned.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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: A lesser known side of the Raen is steadily pronouncing itself. She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Relationships=&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; In a Relationship    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Romantic Interest    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sexual Desire    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Platonic Love      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Family      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Good Standing     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Neutral     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poor Standing    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ☠ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;Deceased&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse (Cinnamon):''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. He stole my heart long before I realized it and faster than I ever dreamed possible. Cinnamon means the world to me, and I pray to stay at his side for many cycles.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Meis Taruteis:''' ''At first I thought for sure he was nothing but a scoundrel and a flirt, but I suppose first impressions aren't always right. Getting to know him better is a delight.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Maxwell Marlborough (Marl):''' ''At first glance, about as nice as a coueral shoved in a garden shed with a hive of pissed off bees. Originally just the person I wanted to be better than at Nef's, I've discovered there's more than just a prickly, snarky exterior. More than just a rival, I consider him a friend, as odd a friendship as we may have.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''W'Surah Beln:''' ''A somewhat frightening Miqo'te who I suppose means well. I would have liked to meet him under better terms, but at least I know he has a good heart. I trust him, even if he makes me nervous.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Therion Kator'to (Beaky Beaks):''' ''I met him outside the Quick Sand, and I simply cannot get this mysterious keeper out of my head. He's a mystery for sure, though very sweet and charming.I gave him a pearl, hopefully he will be in touch soon. I would gladly exchange cookies and sweets for more fortune tellings and conversations.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Tana Firesong:''' ''A sweet, if a little headstrong, Miqo'te who I'm happy to call friend. I'll have to start keeping some fish-based cookies or snacks on me more often for her.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Cicero Fortescue:''' ''A very dear person, I have many confused feeling in regards to him though. No matter what, I value this man dearly and would do anything for him. I owe him a great many debts.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Kulain Qalli:''' ''I called this one sister once, but I do not know anymore. There was a rift torn between us and I do not think it will be mended, though I tried to fix it in the way she would be most comfortable with I fear that it only made it worse for me.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Roka's Journal=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(7/24) ''Atonement''&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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I did what I always do on Mondays, I went to Limsa to spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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Words will be had with Marl though. I'm irate with that catte. He promised me a match and failed to deliver. I think I'm going to make sure to wear boots with a solid sole next time I see him, and make him eat them. Perhaps that is harsh though Maybe he felt pity and didn't want to fight me in this state. I hope not...&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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As happy as I am here&lt;br /&gt;
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I saw Kulain today. For the first time since leaving the sanctuary. It was... nerve wracking, but she was friendly, kind. Perhaps it is just me, I am so on edge at times I overthink everything. We talked, about my cafe and her sanctuary. About things in general. It was... Nice.&lt;br /&gt;
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I also met a most interesting... Catte? Crow? I am not sure. Beaky Beaks. I like him. He told me my fortune, the four of pentacles. I as possessive of my friends and gil supposedly. I cannot say that I am stingy with gil, but I am very protective of those I hold dear. He said that do not tolerate change well. This made me laugh, for I seem to be changing more and more each day. Not all futures are accurate, he laughed and told me. We departed the Quick Sand for a quieter place, where we sat and talked. He told me more fortunes, that if I fight int he Grindstone this week I will be hurt. I must be careful. He said that I have great strength, but I am at risk of isolation. That I will steal the strength from others to grow more powerful. I could never live with myself for such a thing... He told me... Another fortune. I asked about love. Things with Simeon have been so... Confusing, I thought perhaps he could help offer clarity. He told me his own thoughts on happiness, as well as what the spirits said. I am just as confused as before though. We talked for awhile after about many things. Beaky revealed his face and his real name to me. He was... Surprisingly handsome, a stark contrast to the mask he wore. I hope to hear from him soon, I gave him a pearl and asked him to come visit sometime. He is such a fascinating creature. I want to get to know him better, he seems to have many layers and intricacies. &lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Your Character's Inventory&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Last updated:''' June 16th, 2016&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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=Appearance=&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FAF7F0;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Fair skinned.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FFF8AB;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Bone white.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#ABFFD8;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Green&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FCB6E4;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Pink&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Behavior=&lt;br /&gt;
: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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: A lesser known side of the Raen is steadily pronouncing itself. She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Krick Etune:''' ''I know him mostly as one of the few healers who I can stand to be healed by without suffering. He is a nice guy though, also so polite and cheerful. I should bring him something one of these days to show gratitude for the time he takes to patch us lot of knuckle heads back up after we beat each other senseless.''&lt;br /&gt;
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''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(7/24) ''Atonement''&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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I did what I always do on Mondays, I went to Limsa to spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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Words will be had with Marl though. I'm irate with that catte. He promised me a match and failed to deliver. I think I'm going to make sure to wear boots with a solid sole next time I see him, and make him eat them. Perhaps that is harsh though Maybe he felt pity and didn't want to fight me in this state. I hope not...&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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I saw Kulain today. For the first time since leaving the sanctuary. It was... nerve wracking, but she was friendly, kind. Perhaps it is just me, I am so on edge at times I overthink everything. We talked, about my cafe and her sanctuary. About things in general. It was... Nice.&lt;br /&gt;
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I also met a most interesting... Catte? Crow? I am not sure. Beaky Beaks. I like him. He told me my fortune, the four of pentacles. I as possessive of my friends and gil supposedly. I cannot say that I am stingy with gil, but I am very protective of those I hold dear. He said that do not tolerate change well. This made me laugh, for I seem to be changing more and more each day. Not all futures are accurate, he laughed and told me. We departed the Quick Sand for a quieter place, where we sat and talked. He told me more fortunes, that if I fight int he Grindstone this week I will be hurt. I must be careful. He said that I have great strength, but I am at risk of isolation. That I will steal the strength from others to grow more powerful. I could never live with myself for such a thing... He told me... Another fortune. I asked about love. Things with Simeon have been so... Confusing, I thought perhaps he could help offer clarity. He told me his own thoughts on happiness, as well as what the spirits said. I am just as confused as before though. We talked for awhile after about many things. Beaky revealed his face and his real name to me. He was... Surprisingly handsome, a stark contrast to the mask he wore. I hope to hear from him soon, I gave him a pearl and asked him to come visit sometime. He is such a fascinating creature. I want to get to know him better, he seems to have many layers and intricacies. &lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Links:===&lt;br /&gt;
* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FAF7F0;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Fair skinned.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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: A lesser known side of the Raen is steadily pronouncing itself. She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Relationships=&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; In a Relationship    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Romantic Interest    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sexual Desire    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Platonic Love      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Family      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Good Standing     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Neutral     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poor Standing    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ☠ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;Deceased&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse:''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. He stole my heart long before I realized it and faster than I ever dreamed possible. Cinnamon means the world to me, and I pray to stay at his side for many cycles.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Meis Taruteis:''' ''At first I thought for sure he was nothing but a scoundrel and a flirt, but I suppose first impressions aren't always right. Getting to know him better is a delight.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Maxwell Marlborough:''' ''At first glance, about as nice as a coueral shoved in a garden shed with a hive of pissed off bees. Originally just the person I wanted to be better than at Nef's, I've discovered there's more than just a prickly, snarky exterior. More than just a rival, I consider him a friend, as odd a friendship as we may have.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''W'Surah Beln:''' ''A somewhat frightening Miqo'te who I suppose means well. I would have liked to meet him under better terms, but at least I know he has a good heart. I trust him, even if he makes me nervous.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Tana Firesong:''' ''A sweet, if a little headstrong, Miqo'te who I'm happy to call friend. I'll have to start keeping some fish-based cookies or snacks on me more often for her.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Cicero Fortescue:''' ''A very dear person, I have many confused feeling in regards to him though. No matter what, I value this man dearly and would do anything for him. I owe him a great many debts.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Kulain Qalli:''' ''I called this one sister once, but I do not know anymore. There was a rift torn between us and I do not think it will be mended, though I tried to fix it in the way she would be most comfortable with I fear that it only made it worse for me.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Roka's Journal=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(7/24) ''Atonement''&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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I did what I always do on Mondays, I went to Limsa to spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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Words will be had with Marl though. I'm irate with that catte. He promised me a match and failed to deliver. I think I'm going to make sure to wear boots with a solid sole next time I see him, and make him eat them. Perhaps that is harsh though Maybe he felt pity and didn't want to fight me in this state. I hope not...&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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As happy as I am here&lt;br /&gt;
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I saw Kulain today. For the first time since leaving the sanctuary. It was... nerve wracking, but she was friendly, kind. Perhaps it is just me, I am so on edge at times I overthink everything. We talked, about my cafe and her sanctuary. About things in general. It was... Nice.&lt;br /&gt;
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I also met a most interesting... Catte? Crow? I am not sure. Beaky Beaks. I like him. He told me my fortune, the four of pentacles. I as possessive of my friends and gil supposedly. I cannot say that I am stingy with gil, but I am very protective of those I hold dear. He said that do not tolerate change well. This made me laugh, for I seem to be changing more and more each day. Not all futures are accurate, he laughed and told me. We departed the Quick Sand for a quieter place, where we sat and talked. He told me more fortunes, that if I fight int he Grindstone this week I will be hurt. I must be careful. He said that I have great strength, but I am at risk of isolation. That I will steal the strength from others to grow more powerful. I could never live with myself for such a thing... He told me... Another fortune. I asked about love. Things with Simeon have been so... Confusing, I thought perhaps he could help offer clarity. He told me his own thoughts on happiness, as well as what the spirits said. I am just as confused as before though. We talked for awhile after about many things. Beaky revealed his face and his real name to me. He was... Surprisingly handsome, a stark contrast to the mask he wore. I hope to hear from him soon, I gave him a pearl and asked him to come visit sometime. He is such a fascinating creature. I want to get to know him better, he seems to have many layers and intricacies. &lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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* OOC notes. For extra fun, write at 3am.&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Your Character's Inventory&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Last updated:''' June 16th, 2016&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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=Appearance=&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FAF7F0;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Fair skinned.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#ABFFD8;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Green&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FCB6E4;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Pink&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Behavior=&lt;br /&gt;
: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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: A lesser known side of the Raen is steadily pronouncing itself. She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Krick Etune:''' ''I know him mostly as one of the few healers who I can stand to be healed by without suffering. He is a nice guy though, also so polite and cheerful. I should bring him something one of these days to show gratitude for the time he takes to patch us lot of knuckle heads back up after we beat each other senseless.''&lt;br /&gt;
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''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(7/24) ''Atonement''&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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Words will be had with Marl though. I'm irate with that catte. He promised me a match and failed to deliver. I think I'm going to make sure to wear boots with a solid sole next time I see him, and make him eat them. Perhaps that is harsh though Maybe he felt pity and didn't want to fight me in this state. I hope not...&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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As happy as I am here&lt;br /&gt;
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I miss home&lt;br /&gt;
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* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Links:===&lt;br /&gt;
* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Tropes:===&lt;br /&gt;
Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| imagewidth = 300&lt;br /&gt;
| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FAF7F0;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Fair skinned.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Behavior=&lt;br /&gt;
: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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: A lesser known side of the Raen is steadily pronouncing itself. She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; In a Relationship    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Romantic Interest    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sexual Desire    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Platonic Love      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Family      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Good Standing     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Neutral     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poor Standing    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ☠ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;Deceased&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse:''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. He stole my heart long before I realized it and faster than I ever dreamed possible. Cinnamon means the world to me, and I pray to stay at his side for many cycles.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Meis Taruteis:''' ''At first I thought for sure he was nothing but a scoundrel and a flirt, but I suppose first impressions aren't always right. Getting to know him better is a delight.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Maxwell Marlborough:''' ''At first glance, about as nice as a coueral shoved in a garden shed with a hive of pissed off bees. Originally just the person I wanted to be better than at Nef's, I've discovered there's more than just a prickly, snarky exterior. More than just a rival, I consider him a friend, as odd a friendship as we may have.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''W'Surah Beln:''' ''A somewhat frightening Miqo'te who I suppose means well. I would have liked to meet him under better terms, but at least I know he has a good heart. I trust him, even if he makes me nervous.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Tana Firesong:''' ''A sweet, if a little headstrong, Miqo'te who I'm happy to call friend. I'll have to start keeping some fish-based cookies or snacks on me more often for her.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Kulain Qalli:''' ''I called this one sister once, but I do not know anymore. There was a rift torn between us and I do not think it will be mended, though I tried to fix it in the way she would be most comfortable with I fear that it only made it worse for me.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Syf Kha:''' ''She reminds me much of my birth sister. I want to make her smile, yes. I hope that she can find a place she feels truly at home, and look forward to spending time with her, and perhaps having more cookies with her. I hadn't felt so at ease and well rested in many cycles.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Roka's Journal=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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Have you ever had a moment where you realize how... Simple everything is? I have been so busy lately that I forgot. To wake in the morning, have a cup of coffee in the garden and read a book. It sounds foolish but it was a moment I needed. It was a slow day, overall. I am sure that I will be scolded when I return to the company home though for my choice of evening activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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I did what I always do on Mondays, I went to Limsa to spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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Even with my left arm still not functioning, I cannot sit idly by. I was bored and it is a place where I can go to not be coddled or treated as a child. I enjoy the relative equality I find in these places. One lass seemed... Hesitant to fight me, at least until I made it clear I expected to pulled punches. She was a nice girl, I feel a little bad for how hard I hit on the last punch. Thankfully Krick was there, with his new Scholar abilities, to make things better. Syf came again, this time she partook. She sparred! With me! I was nervous, terrified really, but ... Excited. She held back a little, by her own confession, with her first hit, but she did not simply let me win. It wasn't a long fight, and I won, but... I hope she knows for certain now I am getting stronger. I hope she doesn't have to worry about me so much. I hope she can smile brighter now when I am wandering.&lt;br /&gt;
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Words will be had with Marl though. I'm irate with that catte. He promised me a match and failed to deliver. I think I'm going to make sure to wear boots with a solid sole next time I see him, and make him eat them. Perhaps that is harsh though Maybe he felt pity and didn't want to fight me in this state. I hope not...&lt;br /&gt;
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I left with Syf, spent the night with her in her home. We talked for hours. Sister time. I told her everything. EVERYTHING. The bounty, Misaki, Cicero, Simeon, all the messy, horrible details. Everything I'd been hiding from her until I could sort things out. She hugged me, she comforted me, she questioned and she fussed. My sister, how I love her. We sipped tea and enjoyed the evening together, it seems like forever since we had a chance to just be alone, there was so much to say on both ends! After a drink of brandy we retired to her bed. It was the most comfortable thing in the world. A plush rug, so fluffy I thought it might have been a cloud. No need to pillows or blankets. We settled down, and this time I got to be the last one asleep. I stroked her hair and hummed old songs for her until she was peacefully slumbering. Just like I used to for Misaki.&lt;br /&gt;
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As happy as I am here&lt;br /&gt;
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I miss home&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Links:===&lt;br /&gt;
* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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: A lesser known side of the Raen is steadily pronouncing itself. She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka is a dear friend, who brings cheer and food with her wherever she goes. She is brave and strong, even if she doesn't look like it. For her everybody else comes first. I just wish to help the helper, and give her the happiness she so rightly deserves.&amp;quot; '''~[[Syf Kha]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Relationships=&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; In a Relationship    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Romantic Interest    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sexual Desire    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Platonic Love      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Family      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Good Standing     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Neutral     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poor Standing    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ☠ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;Deceased&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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=Roka's Journal=&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(7/12) ''Atonement''&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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=RP Hooks=&lt;br /&gt;
(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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: A lesser known side of the Raen is steadily pronouncing itself. She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Roka's Journal=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(7/12) ''Atonement''&lt;br /&gt;
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I... Have made mistakes recently. Many of them. I used to think I was on the path to being better, to becoming a 'good' person. I doubt this now though. I took a eave from E.R.A. to deal with Misaki's... Antics. She put a bounty on me, sizable enough that I was hunted. Deserter, it claimed. Murderer. I did not wish to taint E.R.A. with my past, or to jeopardize those I have come to hold dear in this new home. I wonder if I am not just the foolish child people think I am sometimes. It doesn't matter though. I did the paperwork and Cicero gave me leave, though he seemed... Troubled doing so. I left late in the night, when the house was asleep and no one would notice. I think a part of me wanted someone to stop me though, I could feel the dread wash over me as soon as I left the door. &lt;br /&gt;
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I traveled far into the desert, got myself lost in the Sagoli. If I was going to fight, it would be there.&lt;br /&gt;
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Someone found me. I knew they would. A Raen walked up to where I had been resting, dragging a body behind her. She... Recognized my eyes. Attacked. Had I not been so tense and ready to flee her first strike would have been all it took to end me. Another appeared, I thought it to be possibly help, and then another bounty hunter simply looking for a payout. I tried, really... I just... I wasn't ready. I thought I was dead. I nearly lost my arm. I was... Afraid, until the world went black.&lt;br /&gt;
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It was Cicero. The other hunter. My bounty crossed his desk and he tracked me immediately. He was almost too late. He fixed the physical damage, but... My left arm has been useless ever since. I can twitch the fingers a little bit if I really try or am in a particularly emotional state. Alive. I am alive, and Cicero cleared the bounty for me.&lt;br /&gt;
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That was not the only mistake. I had to find Simeon. I had to tell him what I had done. In the process of trying to find him and talk to him I discovered I was being... Followed. Surah, from the company, had overheard my request for a leave and decided to keep an eye on me. It was a sweet gesture, even if he is a little frightening. He convinced me to go home though, and to let him accompany me should I wander off for more dangerous things. I... I agreed to this. I had been so utterly terrified and alone since the desert that it was... Welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
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I finally found a chance to talk to Simeon, to tell him what I did. I expected him to turn away from me, to hate me, but he did not. We talked, I wept, I explained, he consoled me. I betrayed him, slept with another, and yet he held me in his arms and comforted me. Such an idiot, I am... I think we are going to try and fix us, see each other more. I hope so... &lt;br /&gt;
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I think that is all I will right for now. I am weary from everything, but I am home again and I will try to be more vigilant in my updates.&lt;br /&gt;
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=RP Hooks=&lt;br /&gt;
(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Links:===&lt;br /&gt;
* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Your Character's Inventory&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Last updated:''' June 16th, 2016&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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=Appearance=&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FAF7F0;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Fair skinned.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#ABFFD8;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Green&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FCB6E4;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Pink&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Behavior=&lt;br /&gt;
: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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: A lesser known side of the Raen is steadily pronouncing itself. She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Roka's Journal=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
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: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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: A lesser known side of the Raen is steadily pronouncing itself. She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Roka's Journal=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Links:===&lt;br /&gt;
* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Behavior=&lt;br /&gt;
: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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: A lesser known side of the Raen is steadily pronouncing itself. She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Maxwell Marlborough:''' ''At first glance, about as nice as a coueral shoved in a garden shed with a hive of pissed off bees. Originally just the person I wanted to be better than at Nef's, I've discovered there's more than just a prickly, snarky exterior. More than just a rival, I consider him a friend, as odd a friendship as we may have.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Roka's Journal=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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=RP Hooks=&lt;br /&gt;
(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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* OOC notes. For extra fun, write at 3am.&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Syf Kha</title>
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		<updated>2016-07-20T19:50:31Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Roka: &lt;/p&gt;
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|characteroverview=  The seventh winter of Syf's life is passing, the end of peace and a stationary life for her and her tribe. A small valley nestled in the mountains of northern Othard is a paradise in the cold months. The heat beneath the land keeps the waters flowing, the cold at bay, and gives the small tribe a chance to collect and craft their knowledge to prepare for the coming year. The comfortable valley will soon become toxic waste of heat, killing most of the grass and pushing away the wildlife to search for the greening pastures of the spring. The Lost Kha adapted to life in a smaller tribe, and found the respite welcome in a season of short sunlight and in a land full of danger.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The few yurts in the valley were being prepared for their departure, people among the tribe preparing their horses and grazing animals for travel, stocking everything that they needed onto their beasts of burden. Heading the transition is the Matron of the tribe, Syf's mother, a middle-aged Xaela with a stern and commanding presence, organizing and making sure nothing would be left behind that is important. Everybody is busy, but there are a few heads that are missing.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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A young girl gently rocks from side to side as she holds onto her small fishing stick, watching the line with unbroken attention. Syf bounces along, the dark skinned Xaela beams a smile, her excitement cannot be contained for the promise of new adventures ahead. Next to her is a tall Xaelan man, Syf's father, sitting still and upright with stoic posture. He is far off in thought, staring at the other bank of the lake without motion. The two have been like this for the entirety of sunlight, only changing when interrupted by the promise of a fish. Wordless exchanges passed through the silence of the day, far enough from the bustling business of the tribe not to be bothered. The sun was slowly falling behind the peaks that edged the valley, kissing the mountaintops with the blaze of light. The father broke his distant stare to look up at the sky.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Little one, what makes a tribe strong?&amp;quot; The father asks.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
She replies without thinking much on it. &amp;quot;I make it strong!&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The father chuckles, shakes his head, &amp;quot;No, this was an important question little one. I will ask it again later.&amp;quot; The two continue until complete darkness, and head back to join the others.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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A year passes, and again the two are on the bank of the river. &amp;quot;Little one, what makes a tribe strong?&amp;quot; The father asks.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
She replies with rousing cheer, having thought about it before. &amp;quot;Dah, you make it strong!&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The father beams a smile, but still shakes his head. &amp;quot;I see that you still do not have an answer I am satisfied with. I will ask you again later.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Another year passes, and the two stand in the middle of a river with spears, catching more to eat. The father signals to Syf to pause.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Little one, what makes a tribe strong?&amp;quot; The father asks.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
She replies, having prepared for the question with a lot of thought. &amp;quot;The things we learn from other tribes and villages, the people we meet and the lessons of the land.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The father furrows his brow, but still shakes his head. &amp;quot;I am impressed with your answer, but I do not think you know what makes a tribe strong yet. I will ask you again later.&amp;quot; The two collect themselves, and join their tribe. It is the last time Syf's father asks the question.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Seven years pass, and Syf steps foot off of a ship onto a dock of a cold and unwelcoming land. She looks over to the endless horizon of the ocean, and asks herself. &amp;quot;Syf, what makes a tribe strong?&amp;quot; She mulls over this for several minutes, looking to others as they pass by on the busy port. She answers herself and smiles, &amp;quot;I do not know.&amp;quot; She turns and follows the current of the crowd, still thinking over what will finally give her the answer her father is looking for. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Demeanor:''' This smiling Au Ra is constantly antsy, walking, pacing, or shuffling about in her spot. She's constantly throwing herself into conversations, trying to learn more about people. She likes to prank people, or steer conversations towards the uncomfortable to see what happens. Will try to avoid engagements that are too hostile. Has a very active imagination, goes into daydreams often. &lt;br /&gt;
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'''Habits:''' Syf has a nervous tick, causing her to rub her stomach. She hums often, unaware of how she brings it into speech. Syf trains daily, and tries to keep herself from getting too soft and civilized.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Common Appearance:''' Her hair is dirty and combed only by her fingers, pulled back into ponytails to keep her vision unobstructed. Her visible skin is pocked with small scars, the result of shrapnel cutting along the curvature of her face. Syf is often seen disheveled and clanking about in her often dirty armor, dye sheared off at places where she was hit. She is often covered in dust, gloves and feet muddy, with traces of caked animal blood clinging to pockets and grooves of the armor's decor.. Her armory consists of a long greatsword, hidden behind a collection of furs bound with leather scraps, and whatever sword and/or shield she could find during her travels. She lives in the armor, rarely taking it off. Thankfully the stench of her sweat is mostly sealed away by the leathers. Syf is quite short for an Au Ra, and she has stopped growing, much to her frustration. The rigor of daily survival brought muscle under a healthy layer of fat.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Scars &amp;amp; Markings:''' Underneath her shell is a collection of more scars, a claw strike across her collarbone, and her shoulders gripped by some larger beast. Across her back is a crosshatch of scars, thin rips healed unevenly.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:''' A heavy Steppes accent lines her Eorzean, often pocked with incorrect pronunciations of words. She punctuates her sentences with a modifier of negative or positive connotations, carrying it over from her previous spoken language.&lt;br /&gt;
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Poor agility on foot, poor physical defense, poor knowledge of most fighting techniques and magicks beyond Dragoons and magitek. Often stumbling about while trying to dodge or fight something she doesn't know. While her defensive magic is strong, she will lose her concentration if her dance or stance goes awry, often dispelling any accumulated aether.&lt;br /&gt;
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Her knowledge of crafting is limited to what she remembers of Steppe culture, not knowing exactly what's similar can produce ill effects. Her skill in fishing is limited to bobber and weighted lines, limiting her options for travel as she cannot fish from certain  locations.&lt;br /&gt;
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Mah was the matron of the tribe, teaching Syf how to train horses and to shoot a bow. The two had a distant relationship, performing roles as they were tasked to each other. Mah was seen as rude and controlling for Syf, often because they spent for more time together.&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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| &amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;font-size:12px; font-family:Georgia&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Relationship:''' The Khatsog tribe splintered away from the Kha tribe by a natural disaster about two hundred years ago. Their smaller numbers allowed them to move faster across the Steppes, but they could not reunite with the Kha before leadership changed. The Khatsog followed tradition of the Kha, entering trade with tribes and villages of other civilizations as they traveled. In the winter months however, they found safe havens to endure the cold in peace. A very uncommon rumor placed them as the slayers of a huge swathe of Garleans, but no records indicate this as truth.&lt;br /&gt;
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| &amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;font-size:12px; font-family:Georgia&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Relationship:''' A troublemaker and gadfly that outdoes Syf, mostly due to her mastery of the language and social knowledge of other people. This conjurer lives a seemingly carefree life, sleeping outside and walking around barefoot. Syf is thankful to have Khoba around, to point out her faults in language, and is willing to tolerate Syf's more distancing qualities.&lt;br /&gt;
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| &amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;font-size:12px; font-family:Georgia&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Relationship:''' A rock standing against the tides of silliness and madness that Syf brings to the world. The bartender of the Neverfar's is a favorite of Syf's, a good target for amusing jokes or to try and push women on. Syf finds him fascinating, and constantly niggles at him to find out the eventual truths he is holding dear.&lt;br /&gt;
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| &amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;font-size:12px; font-family:Georgia&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Relationship:''' The hunter Miqo'te of poor language and excellent personal space invasion. Syf's relationship with Tachi is excellent, happy to find another that shares enthusiasm and happiness in the face of a bleak land. They've shared a few hunting jobs in the wild, and Syf has found a layer of character under the cheery demeanour that concerns her greatly. Tachi does not wish to share, however.&lt;br /&gt;
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| &amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;font-size:12px; font-family:Georgia&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Relationship:''' The young genius has had a few conflicts with Syf, over the use of magiteck and her views on the Garlean empire. Syf does find a good friend in Haru, perhaps one that tries too hard to please Syf's stubborn and ostentatious views. Haru has given Syf a few days of temporary deafness, and a means in which to prevent future incidents, an earring to amplify or dampen Syf's horn receptiveness.&lt;br /&gt;
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| &amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;font-size:12px; font-family:Georgia&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Relationship:''' Rainusi is a quiet and reserved individual for Syf, often found with her companion node AME. The Xaela woman is somebody that Syf feels comfortable sharing thoughts and feelings with freely, and will admit that she is jealous of Rain's acclimation to Eorzean society.&lt;br /&gt;
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| &amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;font-size:12px; font-family:Georgia&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Relationship:''' Madison is the leading example for a proper mannered lady in Syf's life, a goal to achieve is to emulate this woman as best as she can. Syf will never admit that this woman is one she respects and wants to learn from, and will act especially aloof around her. Syf is fiercely committed to this woman's happiness, though she will handily fail in trying.&lt;br /&gt;
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| &amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;font-size:12px; font-family:Georgia&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Relationship:'''A confusing relationship that has Syf worried and frustrated over this woman. Oai is a chef and maid, often busy with travel and work.&lt;br /&gt;
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| &amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;font-size:12px; font-family:Georgia&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Relationship:''' The aggressive man is constantly trying to court Syf into becoming a long term partner, but the constant sexual advances forces Syf to refuse. Syf is interested in learning more about him, and his mastery of magic, but will keep her distance based on reputation and their prior interactions.&lt;br /&gt;
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* &amp;quot;Pink lady with a big sword, takes work as she comes and goes. Looks like she's been through hell every time she comes in through those doors.&amp;quot; - Twelveswood&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;quot;Why does she smile with such awful lookin' teeth?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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* &amp;quot;I heard she's in the business of killing primals, must be really madness that I see in her eyes.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;quot;Biggest lightshow you've ever seen, heard she brought down the power of a Xaelan goddess in order to win the Runestone. Bright and shiny that one, everytime you look.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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==== PC Rumors ====&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;quot;She's a very loyal person. Kind an' fierce, a true friend an' adventurer. 'm glad she's with th' Pathfinders ta be honest, though, 'm curious as to where exactly she was raised an' where she came from.&amp;quot; - [[Talan Dracht]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;quot;Syf is very kind. She often thinks about other people before herself. Gods help me though, I'm going to drag her into a bath here soon...&amp;quot; - [[Madison Brookstone]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;quot;Syf! Am glad to call this one friend, yes. As much as this is true, find she tends to easily anger...Would not touch her without permission no, or even with.&amp;quot; - [[Yvenalise Tachibana]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;quot;I know her, though only a little. She seems to try and work people into awkward conversations with each other. Managed to rope me into one on my first night with the Free Company.&amp;quot; - [[Cullen West]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;quot;She's a sweet thing, I think. A little green in some ways, but that just keeps her adaptable. Nice to find that sort of honesty in a person. I poke and prod her and she takes it in stride. Might not ''know'' she's taking it in stride, but she does.&amp;quot; -[[Khoba Lhyr]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;quot;Ah, Syf. Quite the curious one, her. Her smile is warm, but her brow can furrow at a mere moment's notice, yes. She's teaming with stories and understandings that go beyond even my own comprehension though, pray, be silent and listen to her. You will both be the better for it, I'm sure.&amp;quot; (/Syf of Kha. /Strong. /Resilient. /Kind. /Vulnerable.) -[[Rainusi Myshkol]] and AME&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;quot;Miss Syf is strong, splendid, and surely sublime. These words, however, whence I did speak them to her, didst prompt her to craft a pair of dragontooth betrothal necklaces, but a week after our first meeting! The gesture was thoughtful and, admittedly, romantic, but I cannot say I've developed the same feelings Miss Syf did, in so short a time.&amp;quot; -[[Zigovali Rigovali]] &lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;quot;I thought I was weird. What kind of idiot waltzes into a cave and demands she borrow the monster living there?&amp;quot; -[[Averill Rooks]]&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;quot;She is my sister, perhaps not by blood but by heart. I could not ask for a more loyal or kind soul to call kin. I pray she finds a home, and happiness. I'd give anything for her to have those things.&amp;quot; -[[Roka Chan]]&lt;br /&gt;
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* Wrapped greatsword.&lt;br /&gt;
* One book titled 'The Happy Chocobo.' Well worn, children's title.&lt;br /&gt;
* One book titled 'Eorzean Language.' Written in Doman, a learning tool for Syf to grasp the alphabet of Eorzea.&lt;br /&gt;
* Small vial of scale moisturizer, made of snake oil and sand.&lt;br /&gt;
* Short shorts.&lt;br /&gt;
* Bikini two-piece and a swimdress.&lt;br /&gt;
* A set of window curtains, makeshifted into a skirt.&lt;br /&gt;
* Flint and tinder.&lt;br /&gt;
* Small mirror.&lt;br /&gt;
* Fishing rod and tiny tackle box. Dry bait.&lt;br /&gt;
* Skinning knives. Extra sharp.&lt;br /&gt;
* One pebble bracelets.&lt;br /&gt;
* Chalk and charcoal, kept wrapped with paper.&lt;br /&gt;
* Sword and shield of the day.&lt;br /&gt;
* Broken elm shortbow, fifteen arrows and quiver for the hip.&lt;br /&gt;
* Yukata Dress, bound in leathers.&lt;br /&gt;
* Aether charged plate, chain mail, and simple wearing leathers.&lt;br /&gt;
* Earring - Magitek in design, allows Syf to calibrate the sensitivity of her horns. Given by Haru.&lt;br /&gt;
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|sectioncontent = No permanent death. I use all of the RP my character goes through as reality. Please use private chats for anything considered PG-13 beyond vulgar language. Combat RP is preferably avoided.&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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		<updated>2016-07-17T00:52:43Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Roka: &lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
| image = &lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Your Character's Inventory&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Last updated:''' June 16th, 2016&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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=Appearance=&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FAF7F0;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Fair skinned.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FFF8AB;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Bone white.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#ABFFD8;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Green&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FCB6E4;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Pink&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Behavior=&lt;br /&gt;
: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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: A lesser known side of the Raen is steadily pronouncing itself. She is a different person entirely when she focuses herself and stops thinking so much. Confident, bold, and more than a little reckless. This side of her is shown in two aspects of life. When she fights and when she loves. She is fiercely passionate and utterly unreserved in both regards. She is not entirely aware the extent of the difference, and only knows it exists because Syf pointed it out after seeing the Raen spar.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse:''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. For someone so tall, he's certainly goofy. I'll have to come up with a good strategy against his ticklings though. At least it seems I'll be around long enough to do that.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Maxwell Marlborough:''' ''At first glance, about as nice as a coueral shoved in a garden shed with a hive of pissed off bees. Originally just the person I wanted to be better than at Nef's, I've discovered there's more than just a prickly, snarky exterior. More than just a rival, I consider him a friend, as odd a friendship as we may have.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Tana Firesong:''' ''A sweet, if a little headstrong, Miqo'te who I'm happy to call friend. I'll have to start keeping some fish-based cookies or snacks on me more often for her.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Cicero Fortescue:''' ''A very dear person, I have many confused feeling in regards to him though. No matter what, I value this man dearly and would do anything for him. I owe him a great many debts.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Kulain Qalli:''' ''I called this one sister once, but I do not know anymore. There was a rift torn between us and I do not think it will be mended, though I tried to fix it in the way she would be most comfortable with I fear that it only made it worse for me.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Syf Kha:''' ''She reminds me much of my birth sister. I want to make her smile, yes. I hope that she can find a place she feels truly at home, and look forward to spending time with her, and perhaps having more cookies with her. I hadn't felt so at ease and well rested in many cycles.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Roka's Journal=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Links:===&lt;br /&gt;
* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Tropes:===&lt;br /&gt;
Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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* OOC notes. For extra fun, write at 3am.&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
| image = &lt;br /&gt;
| imagewidth = 300&lt;br /&gt;
| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Your Character's Inventory&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Last updated:''' June 16th, 2016&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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=Appearance=&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FAF7F0;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Fair skinned.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#ABFFD8;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Green&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FCB6E4;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Pink&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Behavior=&lt;br /&gt;
: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Maxwell Marlborough:''' ''At first glance, about as nice as a coueral shoved in a garden shed with a hive of pissed off bees. Originally just the person I wanted to be better than at Nef's, I've discovered there's more than just a prickly, snarky exterior. More than just a rival, I consider him a friend, as odd a friendship as we may have.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Roka's Journal=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
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: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Roka's Journal=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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=RP Hooks=&lt;br /&gt;
(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Links:===&lt;br /&gt;
* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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* OOC notes. For extra fun, write at 3am.&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Behavior=&lt;br /&gt;
: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Roka's Journal=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Links:===&lt;br /&gt;
* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Roka's Journal=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
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: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is against violence, and refuses to wield weapon if she can avoid it.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She may observe others, but if she were forced into combat she would be paralyzed by fear. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing. Even a safe sparring match leaves the little Raen a little uneasy and anxious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training sessions, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
N/A&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Roka's Journal=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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'''Last updated:''' June 16th, 2016&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
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: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is against violence, and refuses to wield weapon if she can avoid it.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She may observe others, but if she were forced into combat she would be paralyzed by fear. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing. Even a safe sparring match leaves the little Raen a little uneasy and anxious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training session, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Relationships=&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; In a Relationship    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Romantic Interest    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sexual Desire    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Platonic Love      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Family      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Good Standing     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Neutral     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poor Standing    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ☠ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;Deceased&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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=Roka's Journal=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Roka: /* Notable Events */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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'''Last updated:''' June 16th, 2016&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is against violence, and refuses to wield weapon if she can avoid it.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She may observe others, but if she were forced into combat she would be paralyzed by fear. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing. Even a safe sparring match leaves the little Raen a little uneasy and anxious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training session, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Relationships=&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; In a Relationship    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Romantic Interest    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sexual Desire    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Platonic Love      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Family      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Good Standing     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Neutral     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poor Standing    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ☠ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;Deceased&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse:''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. For someone so tall, he's certainly goofy. I'll have to come up with a good strategy against his ticklings though. At least it seems I'll be around long enough to do that.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Meis Taruteis:''' ''At first I thought for sure he was nothing but a scoundrel and a flirt, but I suppose first impressions aren't always right. Getting to know him better is a delight.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Maxwell Marlborough:''' ''At first glance, about as nice as a coueral shoved in a garden shed with a hive of pissed off bees. Originally just the person I wanted to be better than at Nef's, I've discovered there's more than just a prickly, snarky exterior. More than just a rival, I consider him a friend, as odd a friendship as we may have.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Tana Firesong:''' ''A sweet, if a little headstrong, Miqo'te who I'm happy to call friend. I'll have to start keeping some fish-based cookies or snacks on me more often for her.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Roka's Journal=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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So... I know I've been carrying this silly journal around forever, but I guess I should put it to use, huh? Where to start. Today was a lot to take in. I properly met Olive today and some of her friends. She's nice. Adelle summoned a new friend and I helped her name it! Lemon, because he's a lovely yellow color. Olive took me aside as well, and she told me the -real- story of what happened with Simeon. I was confused and felt bad for my own doubts, but I was happy she chose to let me know the truth of it. I was perhaps a little -too- eager to go see him after, but... Well it was so good to be with him again after so much time apart lately. I hate feeling so alone, truly. Things are better though, we talked through our woes and I think things will be alright now. I just hope we can see each other more. I miss my Cinnamon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Other things happened. I heard from someone I didn't think would ever find me. It was just a letter, a note scrawled on parchment. There wasn't even a signature. I would know Misaki's writing anywhere though. We used to pass little  the time as children, and I still have a couple of them hidden away for lonely nights. It was her, it was my sister. She is different though, not what I remember if her words are anything to judge by. She is darkened, perhaps by our parents, perhaps by the Garleans. Most likely though I fear it is my own fault. I went to the Gin Mill again tonight, I wanted to... I wad feel pain. To feel anything other than the guilt. I fought an Elezen, he called himself Dusk but I overheard others calling him Ren. He was good, I almost won. I wish he would have just knocked my head off though, I didn't even try and dodge that swing at my head. I guess I'm not that lucky though. &lt;br /&gt;
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Marl was there, oddly. Maybe not oddly. I don't know. I didn't want to fight him though, not tonight. He... He deserves better than me like this. I guess it's a good thing I got knocked out of the running. I don't know why, but... Well I really respect him. He's a little complicated but he's not such a bad guy. I guess if nothing else, what I thought was going to be a really bad night turned out alright. I left with a new friend who I don't have to force the smiles around and I was feeling more at ease.&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Links:===&lt;br /&gt;
* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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'''Last updated:''' June 16th, 2016&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is against violence, and refuses to wield weapon if she can avoid it.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She may observe others, but if she were forced into combat she would be paralyzed by fear. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing. Even a safe sparring match leaves the little Raen a little uneasy and anxious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training session, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Relationships=&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; In a Relationship    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Romantic Interest    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sexual Desire    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Platonic Love      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Family      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Good Standing     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Neutral     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poor Standing    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ☠ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;Deceased&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse:''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. For someone so tall, he's certainly goofy. I'll have to come up with a good strategy against his ticklings though. At least it seems I'll be around long enough to do that.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Meis Taruteis:''' ''At first I thought for sure he was nothing but a scoundrel and a flirt, but I suppose first impressions aren't always right. Getting to know him better is a delight.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Maxwell Marlborough:''' ''At first glance, about as nice as a coueral shoved in a garden shed with a hive of pissed off bees. Originally just the person I wanted to be better than at Nef's, I've discovered there's more than just a prickly, snarky exterior. More than just a rival, I consider him a friend, as odd a friendship as we may have.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Tana Firesong:''' ''A sweet, if a little headstrong, Miqo'te who I'm happy to call friend. I'll have to start keeping some fish-based cookies or snacks on me more often for her.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Cicero Fortescue:''' ''A very dear person, I have many confused feeling in regards to him though. No matter what, I value this man dearly and would do anything for him. I owe him a great many debts.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Kulain Qalli:''' ''I called this one sister once, but I do not know anymore. There was a rift torn between us and I do not think it will be mended, though I tried to fix it in the way she would be most comfortable with I fear that it only made it worse for me.''&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Links:===&lt;br /&gt;
* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Roka: &lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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=Appearance=&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FAF7F0;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Fair skinned.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Behavior=&lt;br /&gt;
: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is against violence, and refuses to wield weapon if she can avoid it.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She may observe others, but if she were forced into combat she would be paralyzed by fear. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing. Even a safe sparring match leaves the little Raen a little uneasy and anxious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training session, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Relationships=&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; In a Relationship    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Romantic Interest    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sexual Desire    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Platonic Love      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Family      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Good Standing     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Neutral     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poor Standing    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ☠ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;Deceased&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse:''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. For someone so tall, he's certainly goofy. I'll have to come up with a good strategy against his ticklings though. At least it seems I'll be around long enough to do that.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Meis Taruteis:''' ''At first I thought for sure he was nothing but a scoundrel and a flirt, but I suppose first impressions aren't always right. Getting to know him better is a delight.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Maxwell Marlborough:''' ''At first glance, about as nice as a coueral shoved in a garden shed with a hive of pissed off bees. Originally just the person Roka aimed to be better than at Nef's, she's discovered there's more than just a prickly, snarky exterior. More than just a rival, she considers him a friend, as odd a friendship as they may have.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Tana Firesong:''' ''A sweet, if a little headstrong, Miqo'te who I'm happy to call friend. I'll have to start keeping some fish-based cookies or snacks on me more often for her.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Cicero Fortescue:''' ''A very dear person, I have many confused feeling in regards to him though. No matter what, I value this man dearly and would do anything for him. I owe him a great many debts.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Kulain Qalli:''' ''I called this one sister once, but I do not know anymore. There was a rift torn between us and I do not think it will be mended, though I tried to fix it in the way she would be most comfortable with I fear that it only made it worse for me.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Syf Kha:''' ''She reminds me much of my birth sister. I want to make her smile, yes. I hope that she can find a place she feels truly at home, and look forward to spending time with her, and perhaps having more cookies with her. I hadn't felt so at ease and well rested in many cycles.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Rei Wakeflame:''' ''Rei is such a sweet creature, and loyal. He seems a little shy though. I would like to get him to open up more, and to find as many things he likes as possible. Everyone else seems to think all he ever puts in his belly is juice, but I'm certain that'snot the case.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Notable Events=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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''Notable events are divided into arcs, so that you can easily find new info on each arc.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=RP Hooks=&lt;br /&gt;
(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Links:===&lt;br /&gt;
* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| imagewidth = 300&lt;br /&gt;
| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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=Appearance=&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FAF7F0;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Fair skinned.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Behavior=&lt;br /&gt;
: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is against violence, and refuses to wield weapon if she can avoid it.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She may observe others, but if she were forced into combat she would be paralyzed by fear. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing. Even a safe sparring match leaves the little Raen a little uneasy and anxious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training session, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; In a Relationship    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Romantic Interest    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sexual Desire    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Platonic Love      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Family      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Good Standing     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Neutral     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poor Standing    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ☠ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;Deceased&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse:''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. For someone so tall, he's certainly goofy. I'll have to come up with a good strategy against his ticklings though. At least it seems I'll be around long enough to do that.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Meis Taruteis:''' ''At first I thought for sure he was nothing but a scoundrel and a flirt, but I suppose first impressions aren't always right. Getting to know him better is a delight.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Tana Firesong:''' ''A sweet, if a little headstrong, Miqo'te who I'm happy to call friend. I'll have to start keeping some fish-based cookies or snacks on me more often for her.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Cicero Fortescue:''' ''A very dear person, I have many confused feeling in regards to him though. No matter what, I value this man dearly and would do anything for him. I owe him a great many debts.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Kulain Qalli:''' ''I called this one sister once, but I do not know anymore. There was a rift torn between us and I do not think it will be mended, though I tried to fix it in the way she would be most comfortable with I fear that it only made it worse for me.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Syf Kha:''' ''She reminds me much of my birth sister. I want to make her smile, yes. I hope that she can find a place she feels truly at home, and look forward to spending time with her, and perhaps having more cookies with her. I hadn't felt so at ease and well rested in many cycles.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Rei Wakeflame:''' ''Rei is such a sweet creature, and loyal. He seems a little shy though. I would like to get him to open up more, and to find as many things he likes as possible. Everyone else seems to think all he ever puts in his belly is juice, but I'm certain that'snot the case.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Notable Events=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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''Notable events are divided into arcs, so that you can easily find new info on each arc.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=RP Hooks=&lt;br /&gt;
(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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=OOC=&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Links:===&lt;br /&gt;
* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Tropes:===&lt;br /&gt;
Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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===Annotations:===&lt;br /&gt;
This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Other Stuff===&lt;br /&gt;
* OOC notes. For extra fun, write at 3am.&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Roka: &lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| imagewidth = 300&lt;br /&gt;
| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Your Character's Inventory&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
'''Last updated:''' June 16th, 2016&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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=Appearance=&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FAF7F0;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Fair skinned.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FFF8AB;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Bone white.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#ABFFD8;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Green&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FCB6E4;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Pink&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Behavior=&lt;br /&gt;
: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is against violence, and refuses to wield weapon if she can avoid it.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She may observe others, but if she were forced into combat she would be paralyzed by fear. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing. Even a safe sparring match leaves the little Raen a little uneasy and anxious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training session, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
N/A&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Cicero Fortescue:''' ''A very dear person, I have many confused feeling in regards to him though. No matter what, I value this man dearly and would do anything for him. I owe him a great many debts.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Kulain Qalli:''' ''I called this one sister once, but I do not know anymore. There was a rift torn between us and I do not think it will be mended, though I tried to fix it in the way she would be most comfortable with I fear that it only made it worse for me.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Notable Events=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=RP Hooks=&lt;br /&gt;
(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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=OOC=&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Links:===&lt;br /&gt;
* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Tropes:===&lt;br /&gt;
Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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===Annotations:===&lt;br /&gt;
This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Other Stuff===&lt;br /&gt;
* OOC notes. For extra fun, write at 3am.&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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		<updated>2016-07-10T22:47:41Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Roka: &lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
| image = &lt;br /&gt;
| imagewidth = 300&lt;br /&gt;
| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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'''Last updated:''' June 16th, 2016&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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=Appearance=&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FFF8AB;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Bone white.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#ABFFD8;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Green&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FCB6E4;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Pink&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Behavior=&lt;br /&gt;
: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is against violence, and refuses to wield weapon if she can avoid it.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She may observe others, but if she were forced into combat she would be paralyzed by fear. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing. Even a safe sparring match leaves the little Raen a little uneasy and anxious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training session, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse:''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. For someone so tall, he's certainly goofy. I'll have to come up with a good strategy against his ticklings though. At least it seems I'll be around long enough to do that.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Meis Taruteis:''' ''At first I thought for sure he was nothing but a scoundrel and a flirt, but I suppose first impressions aren't always right. Getting to know him better is a delight.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Kulain Qalli:''' ''I called this one sister once, but I do not know anymore. There was a rift torn between us and I do not think it will be mended, though I tried to fix it in the way she would be most comfortable with I fear that it only made it worse for me.''&lt;br /&gt;
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''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=RP Hooks=&lt;br /&gt;
(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, and she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka has been seen more frequently checking out various pups, bars, taverns, and cafes. If you own/run/frequent one let me know!&lt;br /&gt;
* Nef's fight club has been of particular interest to her and she had been attending. Come check it out and meet Roka on Mondays at 9est in Limsa Lower decks, near the Rogue's guild.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Links:===&lt;br /&gt;
* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Tropes:===&lt;br /&gt;
Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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* OOC notes. For extra fun, write at 3am.&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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=Appearance=&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Behavior=&lt;br /&gt;
: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is against violence, and refuses to wield weapon if she can avoid it.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She may observe others, but if she were forced into combat she would be paralyzed by fear. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Preferences===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing. Even a safe sparring match leaves the little Raen a little uneasy and anxious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training session, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What an odd little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Relationships=&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, ahd she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Links:===&lt;br /&gt;
* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Tropes:===&lt;br /&gt;
Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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===Annotations:===&lt;br /&gt;
This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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* OOC notes. For extra fun, write at 3am.&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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		<updated>2016-07-08T00:57:51Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Roka: &lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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=Appearance=&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FAF7F0;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Fair skinned.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is against violence, and refuses to wield weapon if she can avoid it.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She may observe others, but if she were forced into combat she would be paralyzed by fear. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing. Even a safe sparring match leaves the little Raen a little uneasy and anxious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Abilities/Skills=&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training session, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;What a little thing. She always makes nice after a match, even when the poor girl is broken and bleeding.&amp;quot; '''Hyuran Yellow Jacket'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Relationships=&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; In a Relationship    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Romantic Interest    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sexual Desire    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Platonic Love      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Family      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Good Standing     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Neutral     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poor Standing    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ☠ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;Deceased&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse:''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. For someone so tall, he's certainly goofy. I'll have to come up with a good strategy against his ticklings though. At least it seems I'll be around long enough to do that.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Meis Taruteis:''' ''At first I thought for sure he was nothing but a scoundrel and a flirt, but I suppose first impressions aren't always right. Getting to know him better is a delight.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Tana Firesong:''' ''A sweet, if a little headstrong, Miqo'te who I'm happy to call friend. I'll have to start keeping some fish-based cookies or snacks on me more often for her.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Cicero Fortescue:''' ''A very dear person, I have many confused feeling in regards to him though. No matter what, I value this man dearly and would do anything for him. I owe him a great many debts.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Kulain Qalli:''' ''I called this one sister once, but I do not know anymore. There was a rift torn between us and I do not think it will be mended, though I tried to fix it in the way she would be most comfortable with I fear that it only made it worse for me.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Syf Kha:''' ''She reminds me much of my birth sister. I want to make her smile, yes. I hope that she can find a place she feels truly at home, and look forward to spending time with her, and perhaps having more cookies with her. I hadn't felt so at ease and well rested in many cycles.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Rei Wakeflame:''' ''Rei is such a sweet creature, and loyal. He seems a little shy though. I would like to get him to open up more, and to find as many things he likes as possible. Everyone else seems to think all he ever puts in his belly is juice, but I'm certain that'snot the case.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Notable Events=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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''Notable events are divided into arcs, so that you can easily find new info on each arc.''&lt;br /&gt;
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(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, ahd she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Links:===&lt;br /&gt;
* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Tropes:===&lt;br /&gt;
Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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		<updated>2016-07-07T15:37:03Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Roka: &lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka recently accepted a job as a full time cook for E.R.A. and has chosen to call their company home. The small Raen can often be found idling around the house while she cooks or reads, or tucked away in her own quarters with the door open.  &lt;br /&gt;
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'''Last updated:''' June 16th, 2016&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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=Appearance=&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FAF7F0;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Fair skinned.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is against violence, and refuses to wield weapon if she can avoid it.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She may observe others, but if she were forced into combat she would be paralyzed by fear. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing. Even a safe sparring match leaves the little Raen a little uneasy and anxious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training session, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Relationships=&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; In a Relationship    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Romantic Interest    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sexual Desire    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Platonic Love      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Family      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Good Standing     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Neutral     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poor Standing    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ☠ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;Deceased&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse:''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. For someone so tall, he's certainly goofy. I'll have to come up with a good strategy against his ticklings though. At least it seems I'll be around long enough to do that.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Meis Taruteis:''' ''At first I thought for sure he was nothing but a scoundrel and a flirt, but I suppose first impressions aren't always right. Getting to know him better is a delight.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Tana Firesong:''' ''A sweet, if a little headstrong, Miqo'te who I'm happy to call friend. I'll have to start keeping some fish-based cookies or snacks on me more often for her.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Cicero Fortescue:''' ''A very dear person, I have many confused feeling in regards to him though. No matter what, I value this man dearly and would do anything for him. I owe him a great many debts.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Kulain Qalli:''' ''I called this one sister once, but I do not know anymore. There was a rift torn between us and I do not think it will be mended, though I tried to fix it in the way she would be most comfortable with I fear that it only made it worse for me.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Syf Kha:''' ''She reminds me much of my birth sister. I want to make her smile, yes. I hope that she can find a place she feels truly at home, and look forward to spending time with her, and perhaps having more cookies with her. I hadn't felt so at ease and well rested in many cycles.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Rei Wakeflame:''' ''Rei is such a sweet creature, and loyal. He seems a little shy though. I would like to get him to open up more, and to find as many things he likes as possible. Everyone else seems to think all he ever puts in his belly is juice, but I'm certain that'snot the case.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Notable Events=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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''Notable events are divided into arcs, so that you can easily find new info on each arc.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=RP Hooks=&lt;br /&gt;
(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, ahd she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
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=OOC=&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Tropes:===&lt;br /&gt;
Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Roka chan</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Roka: &lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Roka Sakurae&lt;br /&gt;
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| imagewidth = 300&lt;br /&gt;
| caption = When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Female&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Born in Othard, lives in Ul'Dah&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Au'Ra&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Raen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 26&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Deity&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Orientation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Single&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Cook&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_6_value = 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
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: '''Roka Sakurae''', better known as Little Cook or Clumsy Cook to some, was born on the 13th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon. Born in  Othard under Garlean rule she lived a quiet life as the youngest of five. She does not often speak of her time in Othard, and when she does it tends to be memories which put a frown on her normally cheerful face. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Ul'Dah in general, and the Quick Sand, are her favoured places. She wanders around a bit though and can be found having a drink at Buscarron's or gathering ingredients for a meal in Thanaland or the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is not particularly keen on politics. She feels out of place when it comes to Eorzea and the laws, and would rather not open her mouth about such an unknown subject.&lt;br /&gt;
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:Roka is not currently enlisted in an IC company&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Your Character's Inventory&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: - A small tin of cookies or sweets &lt;br /&gt;
: - A map of the Black Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
: - Compass&lt;br /&gt;
: - A small, leatherbound journal&lt;br /&gt;
: - A stick of charcoal&lt;br /&gt;
: - Small pouch of gil&lt;br /&gt;
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=Appearance=&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:''' 4fulms 5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Weight:''' 59 ponz&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FAF7F0;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Fair skinned.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#ABFFD8;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Green&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FCB6E4;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Pink&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka has a soft face, with a slightly pointed chin and small nose. Her eyes are often wide with interest or wonder, and the color mismatched. Her left eye is a sea green and the right a pale pink. Her eyes are rimmed with dark lashes and full lips are often stretched in a happy smile.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is dainty even by Au'ra standards, standing shorter than most and being just a wisp of a woman at under 60 ponz. She small of stature, delicately boned and whatever muscle she may have is lean and would only be found if you physically sought it out. She is softly shaped, a creature not meant for a harsh life. Her hands have small scars from kitchen incidents, oil splatters or a slipped knife leaving a lasting mark on her pale skin. She carries larger scars, though kept well hidden by her clothing choices. A long scar twists across her left leg, wrapping from the outside of her thigh just below the hip to midway down her inner calf. Along the lower part of her should blades is a thin scar that stretches from the right, nearly far enough to curve around her side, to roughly halfway across her left shoulder&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka is soft of tone and word. Her laugh is melodic, and her voice filled with joy. Her words are often jest and teasing, and when alone she is often humming or singing to herself. She does not yell or shout, and her voice is easily drowned in a crowded room. On the nearly unheard of occasion where anger has settled in her emotions her words are sparse and her voice quieter still, barely above a whisper.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka's natural scent is soft and warm, calling to mind a summer day with a gentle breeze. More often than not this if hidden beneath the litany of smells of whatever she's been cooking that day. Most of the time it's sweets and pastries, as they are her personal favorite.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Behavior=&lt;br /&gt;
: If one could capture sunshine and roll it into a small, horned package, that would be Roka at glance. The small Au'ra loves to bring smiles to those around her. To describe the first impression of her in a single word would be 'affable'. She takes great interest in people, seeking conversation and gently poking at their lives to get to know them. Roka bears a smile for all and sees no ill-will in others until often too late. She is often laughing in some form, smiling, and if need be making a fool of herself to keep those around her happy. Roka is plagued with a deep kindness, the sort who will give you the shirt off her back or her last bowl of stew. She does not hesitate to question if a beggar asks for coin, she'll happily offer whatever she has on hand as well as a snack often times. She is blind to the potential of being taken advantage of and were it to happen, she would likely forgive the soul in an instant and offer them help all the same.&lt;br /&gt;
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: There is more to her than mere smiles and joy. When she finds herself alone she eases the games and smiles in favor of quiet contemplation. It can be exhausting to smile so brightly for the world, and she relished those moments of respite in solitude or with the few people she finds herself comfortable enough with to show that side. She still suffers guilt and sorrow from her past, but she stubbornly refused to show those things to the outside world.&lt;br /&gt;
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: As of late, Roka has slowly shown more interest in being able to defend herself, going so far as to participate in sparring events. She has become somewhat comfortable with them, though she still has to make an effort not to panic at times, and she still worries herself near sick when someone gets genuinely hurt. She will not participate if there is not a healer on hand, her want to be sure no one will be hurt for long is too strong to go against. This has not, however, stopped the small Raen from challenging opponents who could, and have, knocked her flat. Most tend to take it easy on the little cook, sensing if not outright knowing how inexperienced she is. It is something that, while appreciated, makes her feel weak. She -wants- to be able to defend herself, and she can't do that if no one is willing to make her work for it. The sole time she fought an opponent who ended up not going easy in a sparring match, she won at the cost of a broken nose and slight concussion. When asked if it was worth it by a friend, she nodded and replied, &amp;quot;Yes, he was a very strong fighter and I still managed to walk away. I don't mind the pain, if it means that I am on the path to not being a burden to those I care about.&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is against violence, and refuses to wield weapon if she can avoid it.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is naive and blind to the bad people in the world. An easy mark for anyone looking to take advantage.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Selfless, she doesn't think of her own needs and has put herself in sticky situations trying to aide others&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Roka suffers from night terrors when she sleeps alone. She tries to avoid sleeping as much as possible. Part of her addiction to sweets is the energy from the sugars, and when she goes to bed most nights she stays up reading for as long as possible to further her avoidance of sleep.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka fears getting close to people. As much as she craves the comfort of being close to another person she is terrified of the prospect and often flees.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is terrified of actually fighting. She may observe others, but if she were forced into combat she would be paralyzed by fear. She has taken to trying to overcome this by sparring in safe settings with varied results. She seems more comfortable unarmed or with a cooking utensil than an actual weapon.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is irrationally afraid of the dark. &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka is a skilled cook, and loves the craft dearly. There are few things she enjoys more than making a new dish for someone to try or earning praise when she feeds someone.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has a knack for making people smile. It's contagious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She's an excellent swimmer, nearly as comfortable in the water as on land.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Quirks&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; When Roka has had too much to drink, she tends to get a little physically clingy, and needs to be touching someone. If she keeps drinking past that point for long she gets very grumpy and defensive, preferring to be left alone to her own devices.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  She is terribly ticklish, and will squeal and giggle at even the slightest poking.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Roka has no idea how to handle a compliment of flirtation. Generally, she blushes, squeaks, and tries to dismiss any such things.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Singing; Though she does not sing for people, her soft voice is naturally well lent to music&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Healing Herbs; While she is no medic and casts no spells, Roka does have some herbal knowledge. Things learned from her mother, as well as things she has discovered through culinary practice and playing with different herbs. She can't do much if you have a deep wound, but if your head hurts or belly aches she can likely give you some relief.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Botany; Roka has a knack for finding edible plants almost anywhere she goes, a helpful thing for travel as she can keep bellies filled with more than just whatever meat is caught by those who can hunt.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Likes'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sweets; Roka loves her sugary treats and never makes a meal without including a desert.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Culture; Books, songs, art, dance, all of it. Roka loves to soak up anything and everything she can about a place, even so far as studying the different fighting styles though she will not participate.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Kindness; One way to earn Roka's most profound respect is through genuine kindness to others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Exploring; Though prone to getting lost and not really able to defend herself, Roka loves to explore. She'd give anything to be able to travel and wander around safely, and if given an opportunity to do so she will take it in an instant.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Cruelty; Punishment and consequences are tolerable, but outright cruelty breaks Roka's heart.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Violence; Though she enjoys studying the different types of fighting styles, she would prefer to see them displayed on a dummy than a living thing. Even a safe sparring match leaves the little Raen a little uneasy and anxious.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dishonesty; Roka is an open book and the few lies she does tell are painfully obvious. She would rather everyone be honest, and there be no reason to lie at all.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Getting Lost; Roka is terrible at finding her way anywhere, and is almost always lost to some She typically makes only the loosest of plans for any given day because if she has to goo anywhere she assumes it's going to take double the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Color:''' &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#620075;&amp;quot; size=2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Purple.&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Food: Snurbleberry tarts, made her way''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Drink: Mulled tea''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Scent: Sweat -don't judge okay''' &lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favorite Place: There are many places Roka loves, but her favorite would be anywhere that feels like home.'''&lt;br /&gt;
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Through sparring and training session, Roka is growing more comfortable with her own body. To combat her small size and lack of strength, she will use any part of her body she can and rely on being quick on her feet as opposed to brute force.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
The closest thing to a weapon Roka carries is a paring knife and on rare occasion a small utility knife for gathering herbs&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
Roka is an excellent cook and takes great pride in her craft. She has dabbled in some other fields, and can gather many of the igredients she needs to cook with.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Background=&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka's childhood was innocent enough. She was the youngest of five, three elder brothers and a sister, and was a bit of an oddball in the family. Eternally getting lost she became something of a project for the whole village. At age seven she was asked to fetch some vegetables from the garden in their yard by her mother. When it took her more than a half hour to return, her family went looking. The tiny child was unaccounted for several hours, until she turned up in the next village, and was brought back by a kindly baker there. That was the last time little Roka was let out of anyone's sight voluntarily, though she managed all the same to wander off even with the most diligent of attention. Oddly she never seemed to come to any harm from her wanderings, but the worry was a strain on her family and village.&lt;br /&gt;
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: Aside from her proclivity for getting lost, Roka had great dreams of cooking even as a small child, her family often found themselves shaking their heads and sending her along to do whatever task was asked of her in hopes she'd grow out of the phase and settle on reasonable goals. From the moment she was capable of grasping a spoon in her hands, she was underfoot in the kitchen. This was not, sadly, limited to her own home. Visiting friends? The small child found her way to her favorite room and made a mess attempting to cook. Mother turned her back for a moment while they were in town? Roka bolted off and found the nearest stove to make herself at home. The family tried to temper this obsession by allowing her to genuinely help when meals were cooked, and while it helped it did not stop her in the least. Instead, when the little Raen barged in on someone's kitchen she would try to tell them what they were doing wrong, because they didn't cook something exactly like her family did. At their wits end and realizing that Roka was not going to outgrow this, they arranged for her to start helping at the culinarian's guild a few towns away in exchange for lessons.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka spent her early teens with most of her time in the culinary guild. She had proved to be exceptionally talented and devoured any knowledge and lesson she was offered. She quickly became a favorite of many of the more seasoned cooks and her free time was spent either in their company or making regular trips home to maintain a close bond with her family. Much of her village shied away from keeping the odd girl close to their hearts, it was not well accepted for anyone to wander from the village in earnest or to mingle with the outside world. Her family, never once shunned her for it. They accepted their youngest member for who she was, and on her visits home they enjoyed the new recipes she brought, or shared stories on both ends of what had transpired in her absence. This was Roka's life until her fifteenth cycle, when on a trip home she received news which broke her heart and shattered the strong family. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Her brothers had left to fight against Garlean rule. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka did not return to the guild after that. She remained with her parents and sister, waiting for the news they all knew would come. Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you are fearing the worst and hear nothing at all it is an eternity. The news came by a sorrowful courier, who simply handed a letter to Roka's father and left without a word. They knew what it said before it was opened but hope that it was something else -anything else- kept them from opening it. The letter sat on the table for two more days until Roka's sister tore it open after dinner. Her keening wail of loss alerted the houses in all directions, and Roka snatched the parchment from her to begin reading it out aloud.&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt; '''Dear Mister Sakurae,&lt;br /&gt;
: We regret to inform you of the losses of Daichi Sakurae, Eito Sakurae, and Sachihiro Sakurae on the battlefield. They were last seen on the front-lines in a raid against a Garlean encampment. The bodies of Daichi Sakurae and Sachihiro Sakurae have been recovered and will be delivered to the family for proper funerals. We are still searching f-for...'''&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: Roka was unable to continue reading, the sobs of her family and the words on the paper too much for her. She Slipped the letter into her pocket silently and over the next week very little was seen or heard from the youngest Sakurae. Her sister, Misaki, had withdrawn and seemed to have been shattered by the loss of her brothers, Her parents in a similar state. Roka changed as well, but in a different manner. She went from a sweet child who was overflowing with smiles and laughter to a quiet girl who's gaze was unsettling at best. She approached her parents one morning calmly, and told them she was leaving. At first, the family assumed she wanted to return to cooking, and they hesitantly agreed on the condition she make regular visits back. Roka explained her intent more clearly. She was going to go follow her brothers and bring honor to their memories. At first there was refusal to permit it, when it was clear that alone would not be enough they took to keeping their youngest locked in the house. After an escape through the chimney in the kitchen, her parents did what any -sane- guardian would do. They locked their daughter in the basement where there was no window, vent, or chimney to squeeze out of. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She found a way, talking to Misaki through the door for weeks she finally convinced her sister to open the door. Roka was gone in the blink of the eye, and this time no one managed to catch her before she found her way to a small rebel force.&lt;br /&gt;
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: She was laughed at, initially. What could such a tiny child do to help them? She was told to go home, told to give up, told a number of discouraging things. Every morning though she was standing among the soldiers, ready to train. They couldn't get rid of her, and they gave up, shoving a weapon into her hands. The sword was as big as she was, but she did her best. She was not skillful, she was not precise, and she was a loose cannon. It took her a year of training before they would let her set foot in battle, and even then it was expected that another letter would be sent to the Sakurae family. She proved to be reckless, wild, and thirsty for Garlean blood, but she came back to camp at the end of battle with no mortal wound, though a long gash on her leg would be a life-long reminder of that first fight. Respect was granted to the tiny Auri, and she was partnered with an axe wielder in future fights. There was not much teamwork for her in battle, but outside of it in the calm of camp and down time she and her partner grew close, spending every waking minute together. &lt;br /&gt;
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: Two more years of battle, her partner had become her lover and they were engaged with hopes to wed when the fighting was over. She was a different person by then, battle-weary and aware no amount of Garlean blood would bring back her lost family. The last battle she took part in was a disaster. They were ambushed and outnumbered by much stronger forces. In truth, there was nothing any of them could have done but flee. They fought though, even as Roka plead for retreat. Her partner refused, and he rushed in expecting her to be at his side. The whole squad did. She had never balked. She was always the first one charge forward. Little Roka and her sword were nowhere to be found though. She turned and ran to safety, watching the fight through tear-streaked eyes as the people who had become like family to her met their ends. &lt;br /&gt;
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: She returned home, hoping to find some sort of comfort, to be met with rejection. Her parents declared they had only one daughter, Misaki, an no other children living. Roka left once more, travelling far from her Othard home in search of anything to bring her solace.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
: Roka does not speak much of this time frame, and it will be disclosed IC for flavour and to keep some mystery alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Rumors=&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated.''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The friendly white scale? She seems harmless enough, perhaps a little absent minded.'''~Ul'Dah Merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The tiny Au'ra lass? Great cook. She dropped off a basket of pastries last week and I don't think they lasted ten minutes.&amp;quot; '''~Midlander staff member at the Quick Sand'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;That little cook? Oh she's a sweetheart! She stopped by the other day with baskets of treats she was taking to a clinic. I had to turn her around and sent her the right way, but we all get a little lost sometimes.&amp;quot; '''~Goblet tavern owner'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? No one can be that happy. I think she's hiding something.&amp;quot; '''~Shady Duskwright'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she used to be a soldier. I can't imagine she was a good one though, look at how tiny she is!&amp;quot; '''~Hellsguard adventurer'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She's a sweet lass, but I'm afraid she's not so carefree as she likes us all to think.&amp;quot; '''~Staff member of her cafe'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I heard she caused the death of her entire squad, and that she ran away because she couldn't stand it.&amp;quot; '''~Snooty merchant'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;I saw her out in the desert a little while back with a sword that was as big as she is! She looked like she was struggling to carry it, I'm not sure what she was doing out there though.&amp;quot; '''~Dunesfolk nomad'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Roka? I saw her go off into the desert after a lad was attacked, I don't think I'll ever forget the look on that little one's face.&amp;quot; '''~Ul'Dah chocobo porter'''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#EE82EE;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Insert rumor here.&amp;quot; '''~Name'''&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; In a Relationship    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Romantic Interest    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sexual Desire    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Platonic Love      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Family      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Good Standing     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Neutral     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poor Standing    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ☠ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;Deceased&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Simeon Sibaruse:''' ''The first person I talked to after arriving in Ul'Dah. For someone so tall, he's certainly goofy. I'll have to come up with a good strategy against his ticklings though. At least it seems I'll be around long enough to do that.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;'''Meis Taruteis:''' ''At first I thought for sure he was nothing but a scoundrel and a flirt, but I suppose first impressions aren't always right. Getting to know him better is a delight.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Tana Firesong:''' ''A sweet, if a little headstrong, Miqo'te who I'm happy to call friend. I'll have to start keeping some fish-based cookies or snacks on me more often for her.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Cicero Fortescue:''' ''A very dear person, I have many confused feeling in regards to him though. No matter what, I value this man dearly and would do anything for him. I owe him a great many debts.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Kulain Qalli:''' ''I called this one sister once, but I do not know anymore. There was a rift torn between us and I do not think it will be mended, though I tried to fix it in the way she would be most comfortable with I fear that it only made it worse for me.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#007fff;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Syf Kha:''' ''She reminds me much of my birth sister. I want to make her smile, yes. I hope that she can find a place she feels truly at home, and look forward to spending time with her, and perhaps having more cookies with her. I hadn't felt so at ease and well rested in many cycles.''&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Rei Wakeflame:''' ''Rei is such a sweet creature, and loyal. He seems a little shy though. I would like to get him to open up more, and to find as many things he likes as possible. Everyone else seems to think all he ever puts in his belly is juice, but I'm certain that'snot the case.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=Notable Events=&lt;br /&gt;
''Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals.''&lt;br /&gt;
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''Notable events are divided into arcs, so that you can easily find new info on each arc.''&lt;br /&gt;
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=RP Hooks=&lt;br /&gt;
(Credit is due to [[Endel Blanche]] for the idea to add in this tab!)&lt;br /&gt;
* Roka loves to cook, ahd she often smells like food. Feel free to get a whiff of something yummy and investigate.&lt;br /&gt;
* She's frequently lost, and wandering around with a puzzled expression, don't be shy to offer some help.&lt;br /&gt;
* If someone looks to be in need of help, Roka will come check things out and do what she can.&lt;br /&gt;
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=OOC=&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I am looking for/interested in:===&lt;br /&gt;
* One-offs are fine and fun for a night, but I'm also actively seeking long-term partners to develop my character alongside&lt;br /&gt;
* If romance happens naturally, I welcome it. I do not believe in forcing my character to respond in any specific way to someone, be it love, hate, or other.&lt;br /&gt;
* I don't mind Roka getting into trouble or getting roughed up. She might not be an aggressive person, but please don't be shy about picking a fight or attacking her if that's what your character would do. I prefer the roll system, but with the understanding that you may not maim, kill, or deal long-term damage without permission I am willing to overlook it for a good RP.&lt;br /&gt;
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===What I will NOT RP:===&lt;br /&gt;
* ERP: Cuddling, kissing, etc is fine, but when it gets to the point of where stuff is obviously going I would rather fade to black and skip ahead. I RP for the character development and the fun of it, not to spend hours writing out a sex scene.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Links:===&lt;br /&gt;
* Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Tropes:===&lt;br /&gt;
Optional section. Remove if you don't want. You can link [http://tvtropes.com/|TV Tropes] about your character here.&lt;br /&gt;
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===About the Player:===&lt;br /&gt;
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I'm fairly new to the whole RP scene and to Balmung. Roka is my first character and I'm very open to advice on things I can improve on. I am loving everything about it so far though! I'm eager to play and I love walk-ups, so far all of my best RPs have sprouted from them, and my longer running partners came from them as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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I don't mind my character getting into pretty much any situation. If someone wants to fight, attack, rob, etc don't be shy! I'll play it out with you and I'll enjoy it. I likewise welcome scenes where Roka is more in her element, being a goofball and poking at people to get smiles. That's where she shines, other than when someone gives her free reign in their kitchen.&lt;br /&gt;
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I trend towards longer posts and enjoy giving details about actions and mannerisms as much as dialogue, so if that's something you dislike I'm probably not the partner for you.  My availability is a little all over the place depending on scheduling, but my base time zone is EST and I'm usually off and on through the day.&lt;br /&gt;
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Roka is not me and I am not my character. I believe firmly in separation of character and self. I do, however, enjoy making friends IC and OOC so don't be shy!&lt;br /&gt;
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===Annotations:===&lt;br /&gt;
This template created by [[Rihxo Matoi]] with the help of [[Nanagi Nagi]] and has pieces from the templates of [[Unnamed Mercenary]], [[Roen Deneith]], [[Cyrus Wolfe]], and [[Coatleque Crofte]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Other Stuff===&lt;br /&gt;
* OOC notes. For extra fun, write at 3am.&lt;br /&gt;
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