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 | clan = Midlander
 | stat_1 = Age
-| stat_1_value = 18
+| stat_1_value = 22
 | stat_2 = Height
 | stat_2_value = 5'9"
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 | stat_3_value = 28th Sun of the 5th Umbral Moon
 | stat_4 = Occupation
-| stat_4_value = Thaumaturge
+| stat_4_value = Thaumaturge, odd-jobs
 | stat_5 = Likes
 | stat_5_value = Observing people, reading, coffee
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 | stat_6_value = Hasty and/or boorish individuals, feelings of inadequacy
 }}
-'''Cain Locke''' is a somewhat bookish youngster studying Thaumaturgy.
+'''Cain Locke''' is a would-be adventurer currently residing in '''Mist'''.
-==Appearance==
+==Physical Description==
-Cain is average height for a male Midlander and slim, and he doesn't have any features which would catch special attention unless his androgynous looks can be considered such. His attire depends on the time of the day and his current task - loose robes when doing Thaumaturgy business and more practical clothes when going out to relax - but he tends keep his hair in a braided ponytail on all occasions and usually carries a notebook and a fountain pen with him. Despite his otherwise meticulous appearance, he can sometimes be seen with eyebags: a telltale of a night spent reading instead of sleeping.
+The first thing people tend to notice about Cain is his two-colour hair, which is almost almost tied to a braided ponytail. He is average height for a male Midlander and wiry, with a bit of muscle tone in his arms and legs and a bony chest, and some might consider him somewhat androgynous. His voice, too, is somewhere between manly and boyish, and his tendency to speak quietly only emphasizes its softness. He favours practical clothing over fancy attires and often carries a small notebook and writing utilities with him; when he is out adventuring, however, he wields a long thaumaturge's staff and has at least one knife stashed somewhere.
 ==History==
-A native of Thanalan, Cain used to live in the Silver Bazaar until the Calamity. His parents were not terribly well-off and earned their living from a combination of fishing and menial labour, and approximately five years ago they disappeared with seemingly no trace. This left Cain with no family, and the pre-teen moved onto Ul'dah and lived on the streets for a few years. Friends were few and the constant struggle for survival exhausting, and eventually Cain found himself at the Arrzaneth Ossuary for both shelter during nights and a sliver of hope that things would take a turn for better - in afterlife if not before.
+A native of Thanalan, Cain used to live in the Silver Bazaar until the Seventh Umbral Era. His parents were not terribly well-off and earned their living from a combination of fishing and menial labour, and a few moons before the Calamity, they disappeared with seemingly no trace. This left Cain with no family, and he ended up on the streets of Ul'dah for several years. Friends were few and the constant struggle for survival exhausting, and Cain grew wary, tough yet increasingly despondent.
-One day, the Thaumaturges of the Ossuary took interest in Cain and noticed that he had quite impressive aetherial capacities, which prompted them to invite the youngster to study their art and join the Order of Nald'thal. Cain accepted the offer with no second thoughts, deciding to dedicate himself to his studies in order to acquire knowledge and power and to make a place for himself.
+Some time before his eighteenth nameday, Cain got an unexpected stroke of luck. He was offered a chance to study thaumaturgy by a Highlander merchant, who had sensed his potential and large aether pool, and he managed to move out of the streets and into his own apartment. While work still at times scarce and he had to live very frugally, Cain took everything out of the opportunity he had been given and worked as hard as he could. Eventually, he found his way into a company of adventurers and monster hunters known as 'Polaris', and he has been working as an adventurer and odd-jobs ever since.
 ==Currently==
-Cain is still continuing his studies at the Ossuary and honing his skills as a Thaumaturge. He has recently begun branching out and travelling outside the boundaries of his old home country, hoping to earn a living and perhaps some respect and friends as well.
+After a trip to Gyr Abania (which ended on a slightly sour note), Cain moved to Mist and was given his own room in the Polaris company building. He regularly visits Limsa Lominsa for leves and other jobs, but while La Noscea has become his home base of sorts, he can still be seen in Thanalan every now and then. His current focus in on finishing his thaumaturgy studies, which were put on hold a couple of years ago due to lack of money.
 ==Rumours==
 ===Common rumours===
-*Cain spends most of his time reading or studying.
+*Cain does almost all kinds of jobs from cleaning floors to weaving cloth and delivering packets, in addition to adventuring jobs.
-*He occasionally does odd-jobs in Ul'dah.
+*He is curious about wares and other things coming outside the three city-states.
 ===Uncommon rumours===
-*Cain sometimes visits bars, restaurants or a similar establishment, but he doesn't openly seek contact with other guests and rather observes them quietly.
+*When not working, Cain seems to enjoy observing people, and a few have spotted him sketching random passers-by in his notebook.
-*He travels to Limsa Lominsa quite often, sometimes even more than once per week. He usually comes back bruised.
+*Despite being a thaumaturge and native Thanalan, he has been trained like a foreign adventurer and isn't part of the Order of Nald'thal.
 ===Rare rumours===
-*He is a former street urchin and was caught pickpocketing twice.
+*He was convicted of trespassing during his stay in Rhalgr's Reach and caught pick-pocketing back when he lived on the streets.
-*His parents originally took good care of him but started neglecting him as their struggle to earn a living grew worse, a year or two prior to Calamity.
+*His parents were eventually found after having been missing for years and buried at the Silver Bazaar.

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 | stat_4_value = Thaumaturge
 | stat_5 = Likes
-| stat_5_value = Observing people, reading, seeing new creatures or places
+| stat_5_value = Observing people, reading, coffee
 | stat_6 = Dislikes
 | stat_6_value = Hasty and/or boorish individuals, feelings of inadequacy
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 ==Currently==
-Cain is still continuing his studies at the Ossuary and honing his skills as a Thaumaturge. Nevertheless, living in Ul'dah isn't free, which is why Cain occasionally takes tasks from others and even runs errands for them to earn his living. While he prefers using his mind, he does have a good pair of feet, after all.
+Cain is still continuing his studies at the Ossuary and honing his skills as a Thaumaturge. He has recently begun branching out and travelling outside the boundaries of his old home country, hoping to earn a living and perhaps some respect and friends as well.
 ==Rumours==
 ===Common rumours===
 *Cain spends most of his time reading or studying.
-*He seems to be interested in things coming from lands beyond Thanalan, having never left the country himself.
+*He occasionally does odd-jobs in Ul'dah.
 ===Uncommon rumours===
 *Cain sometimes visits bars, restaurants or a similar establishment, but he doesn't openly seek contact with other guests and rather observes them quietly.
-*Cain has been inquiring Ul'dahn merchants about books related to magic. It's uncertain whether or not he has afforded to buy any.
+*He travels to Limsa Lominsa quite often, sometimes even more than once per week. He usually comes back bruised.
 ===Rare rumours===
-*Back when Cain was a street urchin, he was caught twice while pickpocketing but managed to escape before receiving any punishment.
+*He is a former street urchin and was caught pickpocketing twice.
 *His parents originally took good care of him but started neglecting him as their struggle to earn a living grew worse, a year or two prior to Calamity.
 ===Player rumours===
 ((Added for possible future use. Feel free to add anything here.))

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 ==Rumours==
-===Common rumours==
+===Common rumours===
 *Cain spends most of his time reading or studying.
 *He seems to be interested in things coming from lands beyond Thanalan, having never left the country himself.
-===Uncommon rumours==
+===Uncommon rumours===
 *Cain sometimes visits bars, restaurants or a similar establishment, but he doesn't openly seek contact with other guests and rather observes them quietly.
 *Cain has been inquiring Ul'dahn merchants about books related to magic. It's uncertain whether or not he has afforded to buy any.
-===Rare rumours==
+===Rare rumours===
 *Back when Cain was a street urchin, he was caught twice while pickpocketing but managed to escape before receiving any punishment.
 *His parents originally took good care of him but started neglecting him as their struggle to earn a living grew worse, a year or two prior to Calamity.
-==Player rumours==
+===Player rumours===
 ((Added for possible future use. Feel free to add anything here.))

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 ==Appearance==
-Cain is average height for a male Midlander and slim, and he doesn't have any features which would catch special attention unless his androgynous looks can be considered such. His attire depends on the time of the day and his current task - loose robes when doing Thaumaturgy business and more practical clothes when going out to relax - but he tends keep his hair in a braided ponytail on all occasions and usually carries a notebook and a quill with him. Despite his otherwise meticulous appearance, he can sometimes be seen with eyebags: a telltale of a night spent reading instead of sleeping.
+Cain is average height for a male Midlander and slim, and he doesn't have any features which would catch special attention unless his androgynous looks can be considered such. His attire depends on the time of the day and his current task - loose robes when doing Thaumaturgy business and more practical clothes when going out to relax - but he tends keep his hair in a braided ponytail on all occasions and usually carries a notebook and a fountain pen with him. Despite his otherwise meticulous appearance, he can sometimes be seen with eyebags: a telltale of a night spent reading instead of sleeping.
 ==History==
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 ==Currently==
-Cain is still continuing his studies at the Ossuary and honing his skills as a Thaumaturge. His main pursuit seems to be acquiring knowledge, and he spends most of his time cooped inside libraries or huddled with a book elsewhere. Nevertheless, living in Ul'dah isn't free, which is why Cain occasionally takes tasks from others and even runs errands for them to earn his living. While he prefers using his mind, he does have a good pair of feet, after all.
+Cain is still continuing his studies at the Ossuary and honing his skills as a Thaumaturge. Nevertheless, living in Ul'dah isn't free, which is why Cain occasionally takes tasks from others and even runs errands for them to earn his living. While he prefers using his mind, he does have a good pair of feet, after all.
 ==Roleplay Hooks==

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 | stat_4_value = Thaumaturge
 | stat_5 = Likes
-| stat_5_value = Observing people, reading, winning an argument, snarky humour
+| stat_5_value = Observing people, reading, seeing new creatures or places
 | stat_6 = Dislikes
-| stat_6_value = Belittlement, hasty and/or boorish individuals, feelings of inadequacy
+| stat_6_value = Hasty and/or boorish individuals, feelings of inadequacy
 }}
-'''Cain Locke''' is an ambitious youngster studying Thaumaturgy at the Arrzaneth Ossuary.
+'''Cain Locke''' is a somewhat bookish youngster studying Thaumaturgy.
 ==Appearance==
-Cain is average height for a male Midlander and sinewy, and he doesn't have any features which would catch special attention unless his androgynous looks can be considered such. His attire depends on the time of the day and his current task - loose robes when doing Thaumaturgy business and more practical clothes when going out to relax - but he tends keep his hair in a braided ponytail on all occasions and usually carries a notebook and a quill with him. Despite his otherwise meticulous appearance, he can sometimes be seen with eyebags: a telltale of a night spent reading instead of sleeping.
+Cain is average height for a male Midlander and slim, and he doesn't have any features which would catch special attention unless his androgynous looks can be considered such. His attire depends on the time of the day and his current task - loose robes when doing Thaumaturgy business and more practical clothes when going out to relax - but he tends keep his hair in a braided ponytail on all occasions and usually carries a notebook and a quill with him. Despite his otherwise meticulous appearance, he can sometimes be seen with eyebags: a telltale of a night spent reading instead of sleeping.
 ==History==
-A native of Thanalan, Cain used to live in the Silver Bazaar until the Calamity. His parents were not terribly well-off and earned their living from a combination of fishing and menial labour, and approximately five years ago they disappeared with seemingly no trace. This left Cain with no family, and the pre-teen moved onto Ul'dah and lived on the streets for a few years. Friends were few and the constant struggle for survival exhausting, and Cain found himself visiting the Arrzaneth Ossuary for both shelter during nights and a sliver of hope that things would take a turn for better - in afterlife if not before.
+A native of Thanalan, Cain used to live in the Silver Bazaar until the Calamity. His parents were not terribly well-off and earned their living from a combination of fishing and menial labour, and approximately five years ago they disappeared with seemingly no trace. This left Cain with no family, and the pre-teen moved onto Ul'dah and lived on the streets for a few years. Friends were few and the constant struggle for survival exhausting, and eventually Cain found himself at the Arrzaneth Ossuary for both shelter during nights and a sliver of hope that things would take a turn for better - in afterlife if not before.
-One day, the Thaumaturges of the Ossuary took interest in Cain and noticed that he had quite impressive aetherial capacities, which prompted them to invite the youngster to study their art and join the Order of Nald'thal. Cain accepted the offer with no second thoughts, deciding to dedicate himself to his studies in order to acquire knowledge and power and make a place for himself.
+One day, the Thaumaturges of the Ossuary took interest in Cain and noticed that he had quite impressive aetherial capacities, which prompted them to invite the youngster to study their art and join the Order of Nald'thal. Cain accepted the offer with no second thoughts, deciding to dedicate himself to his studies in order to acquire knowledge and power and to make a place for himself.
 ==Currently==
-Cain is still continuing his studies at the Ossuary and honing his skills as a Thaumaturge. His main pursuit seems to be acquiring knowledge (and with it, power), and he sometimes visits various vendors in Ul'dah in search for books which might catch his interest. Nevertheless, living in Ul'dah isn't free, which is why Cain occasionally takes tasks from others and even runs errands for them to earn his living. While he prefers using his mind, he does have a good pair of feet, after all.
+Cain is still continuing his studies at the Ossuary and honing his skills as a Thaumaturge. His main pursuit seems to be acquiring knowledge, and he spends most of his time cooped inside libraries or huddled with a book elsewhere. Nevertheless, living in Ul'dah isn't free, which is why Cain occasionally takes tasks from others and even runs errands for them to earn his living. While he prefers using his mind, he does have a good pair of feet, after all.
 ==Roleplay Hooks==
 * As an Ul'dahn Thaumaturge, Cain is part of the Order of Nald'thal, though he doesn't probably serve an important role (yet).
 * Cain occasionally borrows or buys books, especially if they are related to magic. Some of them may not have been legally procured.
 * Cain earns part of his living (or some additional pocket gil) from doing odd jobs though they seldom include tough manual labour.

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 ==Roleplay Hooks==
 * As an Ul'dahn Thaumaturge, Cain is part of the Order of Nald'thal, though doesn't probably serve an important role (yet).
-* Cain quite often borrows or buys books, especially if they are related to magic. Some of them may not have been legally procured.
+* Cain occasionally borrows or buys books, especially if they are related to magic. Some of them may not have been legally procured.
 * Back when he was a street urchin, Cain did all sorts of things to support himself, including pickpocketing. Some of his victims might still recognize him and bear a grudge.
 * Cain earns part of his living (or some additional pocket gil) from doing odd jobs though they seldom include tough manual labour.

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 ==History==
-A native of Thanalan, Cain used to live in the Golden Bazaar until the Calamity. His parents were not terribly well-off and earned their living from a combination of trading and menial labour, and approximately five years ago they disappeared with seemingly no trace. This left Cain with no family, and the pre-teen moved onto Ul'dah and lived on the streets for a few years. Friends were few and the constant struggle for survival exhausting, however, and Cain found himself visiting the Arrzaneth Ossuary for both shelter during nights and a sliver of hope that things would take a turn for better - in afterlife if not before.
+A native of Thanalan, Cain used to live in the Golden Bazaar until the Calamity. His parents were not terribly well-off and earned their living from a combination of trading and menial labour, and approximately five years ago they disappeared with seemingly no trace. This left Cain with no family, and the pre-teen moved onto Ul'dah and lived on the streets for a few years. Friends were few and the constant struggle for survival exhausting, and Cain found himself visiting the Arrzaneth Ossuary for both shelter during nights and a sliver of hope that things would take a turn for better - in afterlife if not before.
 One day, the Thaumaturges of the Ossuary took interest in Cain and noticed that he had quite impressive aetherial capacities, which prompted them to invite the youngster to study their art and join the Order of Nald'thal. Cain accepted the offer with no second thoughts, deciding to dedicate himself to his studies in order to acquire knowledge and power and make a place for himself.