Kasumi Gakunin

Kasumi is a displaced Oiran (high-class courtesan) that hails from Doma. Circumstance has recently made her co-owner of the Menphina's Respite, a Pleasure House in the Lavender Beds.

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Gender	Female
Race	Au Ra
Clan	Raen
Citizenship	Doman
Age	20
Height	5 fulms, 1 ilm .
Weight	100 ponz.
Profession	Courtesan.

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Appearance

The first thing that usually captures the attention of admirers of Kasumi is her porcelain pale skin, completely unblemished due to a lifetime of diligent care. An oval face is framed by two large blue eyes, enhanced by her naturally black eye rings to look larger than they are. The Courtesans frame is lithe and average height for a Raen woman. On closer observation, her iridescent pale scales adorning her body flicker between white and silver in the right light, only augmenting her natural beauty further.

Kasumi usually dresses in exotic silks from the Near East or the few remaining Doman garments she managed to bring with her when she fled Doma.

History

Kasumi, born Hiina Naeuri, was born in a farming town in the hills of Doma, populated mostly by the Au Ra. The first five summers of her life were happy and simple and as the only daughter out of several siblings, she was doted on, especially by her mother. Her life changed dramatically after her parents farm suffered several failed crops and fell into poverty. Kasumi’s father fell into debt and struggled to support his large family. A scout from a high-class Pleasure House in the Capital happened by the village one day. Intrigued by Hiina's doll like appearance he offered her father the chance to enter his daughter into a contract of indebted servitude with the possibility of her one day becoming an Oiran, an elite Courtesan. Seeing this as an opportunity to help his struggling finances and to ensure a better life for Hiina he reluctantly agreed. Hiina was quickly whisked away to the Capital where she became a kamuro (attendant) for a high ranked Oiran, a Tayuu. Hiina attended to her mistresses needs as well as being trained in a number of skills including tea-making, flower arranging, music, dance and conversation. At the age of sixteen summers Hiina, renamed Kasumi Gakunin, debuted as a Courtesan, her mizuage (maidenhead) selling for a high price due to her exotic beauty, even for an Au Ra. Despite being bound to the Pleasure House by contract Kasumi did not hate her job, instead enjoying the luxurious lifestyle and attention of powerful men (and occasionally women) her position gave her. In less then two summers she had been promoted to Oiran and continued to live her life blissfully unaware of the troubles outside the walls of the Pleasure District. It wasn't until the razing of Doma began that her sheltered life was quickly torn asunder as she and the other Courtesans tried to escape the bloodshed. A patron of Kasumi saw the woman fleeing and offered her an escape to the Old World on his private airship and seeing no other means to escape, took it.

The Old World proved difficult to her patron, a merchant, and the woman was sold against her will to an anonymous bidder. Her new “owner”, Ren'li Nblu, only had kind intentions however, releasing the Oiran from any form of slavery straight away, instead offering to keep her in his care as a companion and a performer. Kasumi and her new companion, a middle-aged miqo'te who was from Eorzea, spent several moons together before he was forced to flee, sending the Raen to a friend in Eorzea to start a new life while he hid from old enemies that threatened his life.

Recent Events

Kasumi settled into Eorzean life relatively easily. She spent some time staying with Juno Iskandi, an old friend of Ren'li's, before finding employment at the Velvet Rose where she met her now co-owners of the Keepers Kiss.

Personality

At first, Kasumi gives off the appearance of the ideal Doman woman, polite, friendly, sweet and above all else demure. While she is all of these things, beneath the surface lays, as Vachir puts it, is a brat. Raised in an environment where she was only honoured by men for her beauty and pampered like a prize winning cat, the woman is somewhat naïve as well as petty, not taking rejection or insults well. While no one but Vachir actually brings out the more brat-like qualities in her, its an ugly layer that lingers below the surface of an otherwise kind hearted individual.

Likes

• Fine clothes
• Nature
• Doman tea
• Socialising

Dislikes

• Rude people
• Conflict
• Eorzean alcohol.

Combat

Kasumi has no self-defence abilities. She cannot fight and has no training in any martial forms. However, she does have a number of friends willing to defend her if need be.

Relationships

♥ Romantic Interest ♥ Platonic Love ● Good Standing ● Neutral Standing ● Poor Standing

● ♥ Vachir Qerel : Since the interview where Vachir first interviewed the Raen for a position at the Velvet Rose the two have shared an emotional and physical bond that only grew quickly the more time they spent together. While the Courtesan was fearful their complicated relationship may impact their work Kasumi recently relented, confessing her love for the man.

● Juno Iskandi : Kasumi was delivered quite literally into Juno's care when she arrived in Eorzea. Juno feels she has a duty of care for the Raen and often can be seen checking in on her to ensure she is safe and well.

● Ventus Zeruel : Kasumi happened upon Ventus in the Quicksand one day, finding the man attractive she approached him hoping to take him on as a client. Instead, the two became good friends, Ventus encouraging the Courtesan to apply for the Velvet Rose.

● ♥ Septimus Nerva : Kasumi was initially hired to help the melancholy man's mood but the two quickly bonded over a shared love of tea. Septimus brought out feelings in the Courtesan usually not reserved for clients but just as quickly her feelings were pushed aside when she released Vachir would never approve of sharing her romantically with another man.

● Hinako Mori : A fellow Raen Kasumi met at the Grindstone one day. She instantly respected the woman for her manners and wit and enjoys spending time with her whenever the two find each other together, often due to a number of mutual acquaintances they share.

The Keeper's Kiss

● Arden Feros

● Y'sahra Khei

● Y'taeya Aliir

● A'lyhhia Asah

● Suyin Morningway

● Rinda'li Shalo

Rumours

Some of these rumours are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumours under PC!

◢ Common Rumours (Easily overheard)

◢ Moderate Rumours (Moderately difficult to overhear)

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◢ Rare Rumours (Rarely heard)

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◢ PC Rumours (Rumours from the character's of other players)

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References

About Oiran The Keeper's Kiss

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