Talin Rhela

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Idealistic Do-Gooder, Fun-loving Friend, Hopeful Wanderer
Gender	Female
Race	Miqo'te
Clan	Keeper of the Moon
Citizenship	Gridania
Age	18
Name Day	16th Sun of the 5th Umbral Moon
Beliefs	Oschon, the Wanderer
Grand Company	Order of the Twin Adder
Rank	Second Serpent Lieutenant
Free Company	Area of Effect

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Character

General

Name: Talin Rhela

Birthplace: Thanalan

Age: 18

Relationship Status: Single

Sexuality: Somewhere around 1.2 on the Kinsey Scale

Class: Conjurer! ...and a bunch of other stuff.

Appearance

5'3", petite and curvy, though not all that short for a miqo. Inquisitive gray eyes and a kind, slightly self-conscious smile. Brown hair pulled into pigtails. Prefers light leather armor, or pants, boots, and a cute top. Not overly fond of heavy armors or bulky robes. Likes accessorizing with wristbands and chokers.

Combat

Talin identifies primarily as a conjurer, healing and protecting where and when she can. When she goes on the offensive, she calls on the elements to aid her, nolethally whenever possible.  She uses wind to deflect arrows, water to knock back or disarm her foes, and rock to trip them up or shield her allies. When a fight calls for lethal attacks, she grimly draws a dagger, hoping to end the fight quickly and without too much suffering.

General

Has a bit of a knack for mending broken things, and for salvaging components from irreparably damaged items. Refurbishes used clothing and furniture, and distributes them at reduced or no cost. Has some experience with light to moderate carpentry, and has helped repair houses damaged by bandit and beast tribe attacks. Has also become perhaps too accustomed to repairing the Refuge and Oasis after the latest scuffle or attack. Keeps an eye on the markets to see what's in demand, and teleports from city-state to city-state, to sell at a mark-up and fund her next plan or project.

Tendencies

Adaptable, level-headed, and optimistic. Friendly, kind, outgoing, and sociable. Strives to see "the big picture" and think strategically, but balks at being told the end justifies the means. Diplomatic, preferring to smooth over differences and gain allies, rather than focus on points of contention. Greatly dislikes hurting people, although her occupation of adventurer sees her in combat more days than not. Considers killing a last resort, and has vowed to preserve life whenever possible.

Strengths

Strong anima/life force, high proficiency with teleportation magic, which she uses almost constantly. Respectable skills of conjury, with an affinity for wind. Uses magic to aid her in everything from gardening to home repair, clothing alteration to finding things that are lost. Basic proficiency with stealth, lockpicking, disguise, subterfuge, discerning mundane and magical wards, ie "roguey stuff." Dabbles in divination and fortune-telling, mostly for her own personal use. Has developed quite a few friendships and connections over the years, and would certainly consider her friends and loved ones a major source of strength.

Weaknesses

Not particularly strong or muscular, and decidedly nonproficient with heavy armor. Overly casual with her use of magic, nonchalant about potent threats and dangers. Sarcastic and occasionally condescending in stressful situations. Tends to underestimate or downplay the sometimes troubling flaws of those around her. Reluctant to come to a snap decision, sometimes spending too long weighing her options.

TVTropes

• Plucky Girl
• Buffyspeak
• The Medic
• Good Samaritan
• Screw The Rules, I'm Doing What's Right

Likes

• Shopping (for herself or others)
• Making Friends
• Helping People
• Feeling Needed
• The Elements (Particularly the wind)
• Parties
• Hot Springs
• Gossip
• Travel

Dislikes

• Unnecessary Violence (particularly as a first response)
• Extremists
• Feeling Trapped
• Indifference (Yes, she dislikes both extremists and indifference - can't win with this girl!)
• Letting Someone Down
• Being Helpless When Someone Needs Her
• Aggressive, Pushy Behavior (especially in the context of flirting/dating)

Favorites

• Food: Raw oysters, walnut bread, finger foods
• Drink: Sweet wine
• Season: Spring
• Flower: Morning glory, lily of the valley
• Colors: Brown, green
• Scent: The air after it rains, "guy smell"
• Locations: East Shroud, Camp Drybone, Camp Bronze Lake

Relationships

Friends and Allies

Licia Kline - A skilled crafter and businesswoman who aided Talin when Area of Effect was first formed, and contributed consistently to her various charity drives and aid events.

Saachi Medvyed - A beloved longtime friend and fellow adventurer, and a founding member of AoE. A true comrade-in-arms in the business of idealistic do-goodery with an undercurrent of unrelenting sarcasm.

Adolar Stone - a kind and easygoing man who always seems to be hard at work. Talin hopes he gets a chance to relax one day.

Iliette Guillestet - Talin's boisterous, athletic friend has a knack for meeting adversity head-on. Her travels keep her away for months at a time, and while Talin trusts in Iliette's capabilities, she still prays Oschon will keep her safe.

Desmond Aryll - Patron, friend, and confidante, though to what extent is not widely known. An Ul'dahn noble with his fingers in just enough pies to not attract undue attention.

Kroemgarr Hollborgsyn - A disciplined and upstanding man in the service of both the Flames and House Aryll. His regular patrols near the Oasis Halfway House and Shelter have done much to endear him to Talin.

Enja Niuhali and Mikh Tayuun - Leaders of the Golden Sands, and longtime allies of AoE and a force for good in Thanalan. Recently ran afoul of the Syndicate, and were forced to leave the city abruptly. Entrusted their holdings to the Thornguard and to AoE.

All of her FC, Area of Effect!

Enemies

Scorched Earth - "We are the boot that treads hard and mercilessly upon a sick world in desperate need of change...We do not fear the burning of the world; we pray before the altar of new life reborn from the ashes." A terrorist organization as dedicated to its goals of changing the world as AoE's members are to their own, except Scorched Earth's methods are extortion, blackmail, kidnapping and cruelty. It was clashing with this very group that in part inspired Talin to found AoE.

Rumors

On Talin

"You care about everyone and while it might get you hurt from time to time, you really do care with all your heart to help them." - Ailsie Gauseborn

"You're going to die in a gutter somewhere, Talin, your heart cut out by someone you were helping. That's your fate. What's so beautiful about you is that I think you know that, and do what you do anyway. It may be hubris, but I'll take it any day over the rest of the world's bastards." - Alara Charinne

Soundtrack

Spotify Playlist

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