Qadan Hotgo

Qadan Hotgo
"Blood and steel are the true currencies of life."
Savage of Othard
Gender	Male
Race	Au Ra
Clan	Xaela (Hotgo)
Citizenship	Unaffiliated
Height	7 fulm, 1 ilm.
Weight	260 ponz
Age	25
Namesday	26th Sun of the 3rd Astral Moon

Qadan Hotgo (pronounced /ˈkuh-dahn hoet-goh/) (26th Sun 3rd Astral Moon), is an Au Ra Xaen who is one of the few surviving members of the Hotgo tribe. Prior to the destruction of the Hotgo, Qadan served as a specialist scout and hunter. His responsibilities would cause him to be away from the village as it was descended upon by the Dotharl, and it was only upon his return did he learn the fate of his only home. Having narrowly survived the slaughter, Qadan fled south from his ancestral homeland to the continent of Eorzea.

Basic Info

LIKES ■ Honor / People of strong moral fiber. ■ Intense Battle. ■ Retribution / Justice. ■ Strength. ■ Sweets/Chocolate.

DISLIKES ■ Dotharl Tribe. ■ Senseless murder. ■ Dishonesty / Deception. ■ Laziness. ■ Weakness.

OTHER ■ Alignment: Chaotic Neutral ■ Vice(s): Anger, Hedonistic tendencies. ■ Favorite Food: Chocolate. ■ Favorite Drink: Otharddian Steppe Tea. ■ Favorite Color: Crimson.

Appearance & Personality

Physical Characteristics: Qadan strikes an imposing form even with the hefty standards of a Xaela, standing at a towering 7 ilm and 1 fulm. His height allows him to comfortably carry more weight than the typical Auri, filling out at a hefty 260 ponz while still maintaining adequate physical athleticism. Qadan's pitch-black scales have grown in wide patches around his body, hardening like organic plates of armor from repeated blows during his training as a child. His horns, thick, sturdy and ever-sharp, serve as a natural weapon should he ever need it. The top of his head is home to blood red hair with black tips. What was once a long and flowing braided mane has been cut thoroughly back and styled in a way to prevent interference with his vision in combat, as well as give him a more contemporary look in his new Eorzean home. Favorably, Qadan's sun-kissed skin contains the hues often associated with Hyur's, allowing him the reprieve of at least some of the initial prejudices his more exotic-skinned kin may experience.

Face Paint: The Hotgo tribe was known for their colorful and unique face paint, where designs and colors were utilized to express statements and emotions. Qadan's visage has featured the same design and color ever since his tribe's massacre. The design centers around his eyes, where streaks on the interior extend upward like horns, while those on the end of his eyes extend down like tears. They represent his thirst for revenge against the Dotharl, and the anguish he holds for the loss of his kin. The black color of the paint, a seemingly permanent fixture on his face, is representative of the emotions that have dominated him since that day: a macabre consolidation of rage, sorrow, and regret.

Biography

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Teenage

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1577 - Present

(... Backstory RP currently in progress, will update as it continues.)

Miscellaneous

RUMORS Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! ◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard) ■ "Hearty Merchant" -- If ye want to get on 'is good side, buy 'im chocolate! 'E nearly bought out me entire stock one day! ■ "War Orphan" -- Mister Qadan looks scary but he's actually really nice! He always brings us sweets when he sees us while leaving the city! ■ "Elderly Blacksmith" -- Hmm, he's here every few days getting his weapon serviced. It's the damndest thing, he always has the same pain on his face. Wouldn't that shite get old after a while? ◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear) ■ "Hired Hand" -- The gods were watching over me, I tell you! The mountain of a man happened to be passing by as I was being taken for a run by some thugs. That Au Ra struck them down ... he fought with such anger. ■ "Brass Blade" -- The only other Au Ra I'd seen in my time were ones hailing from the Dotharl tribe. I told the man this, and the look on his face was as unnerving as I've ever seen. ◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard) ■ "Rugged Mercenary" -- The Auri? Had competing clients, which caused us to cross blades. Damn ferocious warrior. Fought with complete disregard to his own life, in fact. If I didn't know any better I'd say the fool had a death wish. ◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players) ■ "Stuff" -- Person ■ "Stuff" -- Person ■ ■

RELATIONS ♥ Romantic Interest    ♥ Platonic Love     ● Good Standing     ● Poor Standing ● Ryanti Veanysus : An affluent soldier of both Miq'ote and Hyur lineage, Ryanti is Qadan's employer. He has hired the imposing Xaen to serve as his personal bodyguard as he ventures into the dangerous Ishgardian region. ● Dotharl Tribe : In what should surprise absolutely nobody that recognizes his tribal affiliation, the entirety of the Dotharl tribe is an enemy to Qadan. The young Xaela's family, friends, and nearly everyone he had ever known were massacred by the barbaric tribe, instilling a deep hatred for them and their kind. If the opportunity presents itself, Qadan would no doubt attempt to kill any member of the Dotharl tribe that he came in contact with.

Footnotes

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