Mika Nhera

Mika Nel
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Wildcard of the Sands, Fourteenth's Fear
Gender	Female
Race	Miqo'te
Clan	Unknown
Citizenship	Ul'dahn, Ishgardian
Age	34
Height	5'11
Weight	145 lbs
Profession	Hunter, Weaponmaster, Gladiator. (Secretly, chef.)
Patron Deity	Oschon
Server	Balmung

Appearance

Mika is a Keeper Miqo'te, but you couldn't tell that from how she looked at first glance. Her complexion was oddly dark for someone of her race, most likely due to her ancestor's odd diurnal nature. Her hair is black, without a tinge of any other color save for the moments she decides to put a splash of color in her hair, usually for a bit of extra flair. For someone of her race, she's rather tall, standing at five feet and eleven inches. To accompany her large stature

History

Mika was a troublemaker from the moment she was born to a man and woman in Limsa Lominsa. She was, naturally, the type to run off From picking fights with the other kids to stealing pastries off an unsuspecting merchant's table, it was obvious that the rambunctious miqo'te would be up to no good in her adulthood. She proved them wrong, running away to Ul'dah to make use of her skills at the young age of twelve as one of the Bloodsands gladiators. This was mostly influenced by travelers too eager to give glory to the famous warriors of the sands. However, her youthful pride was soon crushed as she realized what she was up against. She would have to learn how to fight for real, and to do that, she trained under Haldan Stoneshatter, an Ala Mhigan monk and retired gladiator of the Bloodsands.

Journeying into the Sagolii desert to meet the legendary hero of the Bloodsands, she was shocked to see what he was Haldan was an old man, but still able enough to teach the young Miqo'te to the best of his ability. Throughout her time with the wizened Highlander, she learned to hunt for her own food and water, self discipline, and further unlock her chakra. He was her mentor for four years before he finally passed away, leaving her with his old, weathered hovel in the desert. Out of respect for her mentor, she kept the hut safe, and his set of himantes at her sides. With this, she continued to train by herself for months, rarely going towards civilization and hunting for her own food and water, as she was taught. Then, the moment she turned seventeen, she decided that enough time had passed for her to enter the Bloodsands. No longer a child, yet still not an adult, she was not allowed inside without a bit of lying on her end. Soon, she was thrust into battle after battle, winning fight after fight against criminals, beasts, and even fellow gladiators. One person in particular, a fellow gladiator by the name of Mhaya Baijihri, was one of her favored partners.

The two rose to fame, but Mika felt her time in the arena was coming to a close if she didn't keep the crowd interesting. Her fists and discipline were not enough, even if they were her strongest weapon, so she decided to mix it up in her future fights. She no longer solely used her fists, but instead used a whole arsenal of weaponry. Her opponents never knew exactly what they were getting into, and her unpredictable choice of weaponry eventually got her nickname, "Wildcard of the Sands". She was a crowd favorite for her

Ten years passed, and she finally decided to stop her undefeated career, and with that, the legend disappeared from the public eye. She kept in contact with her allies in Ul'dah and Limsa Lominsa, but other than the occasional fan spotting her in the market, she's unseen mostly. She decided to do more with her life besides fighting, while still using her martial talents to make money on the side, mostly to . She was, for the first time in her life, at peace. Learning to cook, spending time with friends and whatnot, the Miqo'te began to calm down during this period. The peace lasted for only a few months before she went out on a trip with a few old comrades from both her budding mercenary work and her time in the Sands.

At first, it was a normal vacation, going from place to place, tavern to tavern, and occasionally setting up camp in the wilds. The Garleans sprung out on the traveling group in surprising numbers, capturing the entire group save a few stragglers. The XIVth Legion was growing bolder by the day, and capturing this group of civilians was just one of the atrocities they committed. Many of her allies were forcefully conscripted and sent off to fight. However, Mika herself managed to persuade the leader of the camp that she was of no use to the war effort on the front, and eventually was kept around to help tend to soldier's wounds. This was a short-lived slavery, as soon after her capture the Battle of Carteneau was raging. Blades drawn, all were called to join the front line. Mika's refusal led to her being slapped in irons, carted off and executed by one of the Centurions. However, while in transit, Bahamut's flames scorched the earth. Hearing the roaring flames miles away, she managed to escape and survive the cataclysmic blast, falling unconscious in the process.

When she woke up, the charred remains of the Centurion still clutching his weapon: A gunblade, banged up from the event that just happened, but still serviceable. She took it and ran, ran until she found some form of civilization. She eventually found a small town, relatively untouched by the horrific advent of Bahamut's release.

Affiliations and Known Associates

She's got no real ties to anyone after the Calamity. However, there is one friend she cannot forget; Mhaya Baijihri. A fellow fighter on the Bloodsands and even a partner in the arena, Mika remains close friends with this Miqo'te.

Recently, she has joined Quarry's Run, a group of proven hunters, and is now working with them for the most part.

Characteristics

• Nameday: March 10th
• Gender: Female
• Sexuality: Bisexual
• Alignment: Chaotic Neutral, Amoral
• Height: 5'11 ft.
• Weight: 145lbs
• Body: Toned from years of physical exertion and battles. Plus, using a skillet is hard work!
• Hair: Jet black.
• Eyes: Dark green.
• Skin: Brown. Surprisingly so, since she is a Keeper of the Moon.
• Clothing: Varies, as she really doesn't have a set style. She tends to favor pants over other legwear, however.

Likes

• The occasional fight. It's work for her, but she doesn't mind a spar from time to time.
• Her fellow Keepers. Of course she feels closer to her kin, right?
• Being charitable. Sitting on a mountain of gil while the homeless lay in their own filth? She's happy to help them earn their way to a better life in her employ.
• Gil. Dolla dolla gil, y'all.
• Survivalist stuff. It's pretty cozy, all alone in the wilds of Eorzea.
• Training. She makes sure to keep sharp, both in body and mind.
• Smaller gatherings. Large ones are a bit too loud for her taste.
• Fine food. She's spoiled by her time working at the Bismarck, giving her a refined palate. Pitch her some ideas.
• Good alcohol. She's a connoisseur of alcohol, and the creator of the White Ishgardian. Offer her a new recipe, and she'll whip it up for you!
• Her weapon collection. She's got everything she's ever used to fight in the Bloodsands from the day she begun. She also likes to show it off from time to time!
• Secretly, romantic stuff. Moonlight walks, stargazing, snuggling by the fire, gifting her lover bouquets and vice versa. Sappy stuff like that.

Dislikes

• Garleans. She's made a point to kill any from the day she was caught.
• Offensive magic. She sees it as cowardly, and to this day refuses to use it, though she doesn't seem to hate people who use it.
• Overly "lawful" types. She doesn't see eye to eye with the law all the time, and these types annoy her a bit.
• People who harm the innocent and poor. They're cowards in her eyes, and she'll be sure to dispense some of her brand of justice on those types.
• Creepy types. Just... stay a few hundred yalms away from her.
• Bad food and alcohol. Blech.
• Brooding types. Be happy, dummy! It's a hell of a day to be alive.
• Fire. She's had enough of roaring, unbridled flames for one lifetime.
• Thugs, bullies, ne'er-do-wells, and general assholes. She's got a low tolerance for these types. The novelty wears off real quick.

Areas of Expertise

• Martial: She is proficient with all weapons besides the bow. She, however, specializes in the use of a rifle. She's also versed in unarmed combat and dragonslaying. The latter is mostly due to her rifle, however.
• Crafting: She knows basic weapon upkeep, and is able to craft some pretty nasty poisons. She's also a Bismarck-trained chef, so she can usually serve something to put a smile on someone's face.

Strengths

• Mastery of most common weaponry.
• Able to keep weapons in tip top shape.
• Physically strong, with a sharp wit to boot.
• She's got the potential to be a damn good mage, despite currently spurning the use of it.

Weaknesses

• A bit lazy and not easily motivated.
• Unwillingness to use magic and, in some cases, unwilling to have it used on her for healing purpose
• Battle-worn. She's past her prime, and she's slowed down a tad.
• Reckless. This has ended her up in a few bad situations.
• A bit distant at times.
• Fear of fire. Blame the Calamity.

Rumours

The following rumours can be heard about Mika, all around Eorzea. (If your character has an opinion about her, feel free to add it here.)

Common rumours

• "That one's the charitable type, givin' work to us refugees. Work's hard, but at the end of the day, we've earned every coin of it." -Hired Highlander
• "She's returning! The Wildcard of the Sands! I can't wait to see her fight again! Mark my words, if she's in the arena, always bet on her!" -Fervent Fan
• "All that posturing for the crowd doesn't change her kind, warm heart. Just don't get on her bad side, aye?" -Scrupulous Spectator

Uncommon rumours

• "The lass walks around a bit oddly. Must be from an old wound. Or maybe... she's on stilts!" -Ludicrous Lalafell with silly speculations.
• "I'm glad that bitch is out of the mercenary business. An honest blade-for-hire couldn't get a lick of work with her taking all the contracts." -Surly Sellsword

Rare rumours

• "She's keeping something from us, and I know it without a doubt. Well, we've all got our secrets, eh?" -Inquisitive Ishgardian

Known Haunts

You might have run into or otherwise know Mika from:

• Various taverns around Eorzea.
• The Bloodsands, where she fought for ten years and will soon begin to fight once more!
• The La Noscean area.
• Most recently, Ishgard.

References

Mika's Voice Reference