Vanilla Wayfarer

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Gender	Female
Race	Miqo'te
Clan	Seeker of the Sun
Citizenship	Gridania
Age	16
Marital Status	Single
Occupation	Miner
Height/Weight	5'0"/100 lbs
Orientation	Homosexual
Relatives	Bellegeant Wafflaux (Wildwood Elezen, "Uncle") Strawberry Wayfarer (Midlander, "Aunt") Chocolate Wayfarer (Midlander, "Grand-Aunt")

Vanilla Wayfarer, known as "Cookie" to her friends, is a Miqo'te who was raised for most of her formative years in a remote farm near Bentbranch Meadows with her Auntie and Uncle while her real parents traveled the world as adventurers, providing for the family from afar with various treasures and oddities. Vanilla is a competent Conjurer, and is highly in-tune with the spirits that govern the twelveswood. Her primary career is in mining, however, and she is frequently abroad seeking new sources of ore.

Basic Info

Likes ■ Gil ■ Romantic novels ■ Alcoholic drinks ■ Exploring abandoned ruins ■ Her friends ■ Giving advice ■ Fancy clothing

DISLIKES ■ Unloyal people ■ The Garlean Empire ■ Public speaking ■ making small talk

OTHER ■ Alignment: Lawful Good ■ Vice(s): Workaholic, has trouble being positive, drinks a lot. ■ Favorite Food: Boar meat pies ■ Favorite Drink: Screwdriver - 1 part orange juice, 2 parts aged popoto wine. ■ Favorite Weapon: Diplomacy ■ Hobbies: Exploring abandoned/unexplored places, spending time with friends ■ Special skills: Conjury, Padjal magic, Unexpectedly high strength, Unexpectedly high alcohol tolerance

Appearance & Personality

Vanilla is a calm, calculating Seeker of the Sun who usually takes the more pragmatic option, given the choice. She spends a lot of time playing the 'straight man' to her more unhinged friends, always there to offer a bit of advice or to patch them up when their plans go awry. As a miner, she's much stronger than her slight frame would suggest, but she's not particularly tough, With little skill in actual physical combat. She has pale straw-blonde hair, pale light grey eyes, and fair skin, which is why she was given the name Vanilla by her auntie after the events of the Calamity. Her real name, and the names of her parents, are unknown.

Biography

Vanilla's childhood was spent in the woods, unlike a typical Seeker she was more comfortable in the shadows of the forest canopy, learning about the animals and plants and helping tend the farm and the animals within. Her Aunt and Uncle, not related by blood, are close friends to her biological parents, and were her guardians while her parents were off travelling the world in search of adventure. Vanilla would marvel at the tales she was told about faraway lands, and had aspired to one day see them for herself. A side effect of this lifestyle comes in the form of Vanilla's near-total ignorance of how Seeker tribes function, her knowledge either being completely absent or worse, hilariously inaccurate.

After the start of the Seventh Umbral Era, Vanilla started hearing voices in her head. Her Auntie, now her permanent guardian, took her to the Conjurer's Guild to be tested, and was told her potential for becoming a Hearer was great, an uncommon trait even for the Hyur and Elezen that populated the woods, and virtually unheard of among other races. She began her training at once, slowly learning to respect and commune with the spirits of nature, and developing into a skilled healer. She never did become fully inducted among the hearers, as that would mean abandoning her dream of travelling the world, but she still hears the spirits once in a while, and is comforted by their constant presence.

Vanilla is also a practitioner of the nearly-lost art of White Magic, and is excited at the revival of such a long-forgotten form of magic. She is especially skilled in rituals of succor, which are less magical and more traditional medicine passed down by generation.

Her best freind, Tikka Swift, was kidnapped by some mysterious assailants while she had stepped out of the house. By the time she came back, they had already gone, taking Tikka with them. This has left Vanilla inconsolable, and she frequently drinks to quiet the pain of her missing companion. Even the smallest reminder, like a specific hairdo, caused her to fall into a deep depression. She, along with the fellow members of her free company, the Radical Dreamers managed to rescue her from the clutches of her cultist kidnappers.

She has since grown as a person, becoming more mature and exploring relationships with others. She has helped in a variety of ways, from helping exorcise the company house to redecorating, and is now officially promoted to company quartermaster, responsible for managing the company finances and keeping Dreamers Central in good condition.

Miscellaneous

Rumors Some of these rumors are untrue or are only partly true. Feel free to add your own observations. ◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard) ■ Vanilla is a busybody, always keen on listening in on other peoples business. ■ Vanilla can sometimes stumble into a dangerous situation without realizing it. ■ Vanilla has a deep appreciation for bad puns. ■ Vanilla drinks a lot, considering her age. ◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear) ■ Vanilla is self-conscious of her recent string of romantic partners. ■ Vanilla is alarmingly strong, able to pick up nearly double her own body weight with minimal effort. ■ Vanilla seems to be more guarded around males, especially other Seekers. ◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard) ■ Vanilla is highly competitive, but tries to hide it. She's been known to forego sleep and eating just to get a little bit ahead. ■ Vanilla frequently assists the Twin Adders in observing and combating the enemies of the Alliance, the Beastmen and the Garleans. ■ Vanilla is a completely different person when drunk, but few have seen it due to her high tolerance for alcohol. ■ Vanilla has apparently designed a replacement knee joint for a company member, made of real bone. ◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players) ■ "I like Cookie. She is the best person out of all of the people. And that is a lot of people." -Tikka Swift ■ "From what I can tell we would cause a lot of trouble if we got together to have some fun!" - Mimiko Miyuki ■ ■

RELATIONS ♥ Romantic Interest ♥ Sexual Interest ♥ Platonic Love ● Good Standing ● Neutral Standing ● Poor Standing ● R'skuma Riviltra : A good freind, they used to be dating but found between incompatible schedules and unrequited loves, they had drifted apart. Alas, they still remain freinds. ● Josef Wayfarer : Despite sharing a last name, Vanilla is not related to this man at all. They met once in the Quicksand and that's pretty much all. Vanilla considers him an acquaintance and makes an effort to greet him when she sees him. Calls him 'brother' for her own personal amusement, and no other reason. ♥ Firos D'douleurs : Firos is one of Vanilla's strongest allies, both on the battlefield and on the market board. Both a staunch ally and a personal friend, Her and Firos go back many years. Practically siblings. ♥ Haru Hattori : Haru is one of Vanilla's first friends upon becoming an adventurer, and she's accompanied her on many dangerous tasks. Vanilla is concerned with the new path that Haru's taking as far as cheating death is concerned, but Vanilla trusts Haru absolutely to do the morally right thing. ♥ Tikka Swift : Originally meeting Tikka and being entertained by her silly antics, as they grew closer, Vanilla's admiration for her grew to a nearly obsessive love. She knows that Tikka probobly dosen't feel the same way, but now that Tikka is missing, Vanilla is set off into a melancholy at the slightest reminder. ● Spahro Llorn : Is an aivd fan of Spahro's brand of tabloid reporting, and likes to joke around with her. ● F'eora Sunstride : Vanilla sees F'eora as not only a capable ally and friend, but a window into the life of tribal Seekers. Knows how bright F'eora is dispite her difficulty with common Eorzean, and has had many a conversation on the inner workings of her tribe's traditions. ♥ Maryel Shadowstalker : Vanilla's current girlfriend. They reunited recently and after some miscommunication they finally made their feelings for each other clear. Vanilla once saw her as a unattainably perfect role-model. ♥ Nymh Chelewae : Vanilla sometimes teases her with flirting, but that's recently come to an abrubt stop. Vanilla thinks she's very cute, but knows that she is currently with someone else and isn't willing to make a move.

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