Odile Delacroix

ODILE DELACROIX

THE THORNS BENEATH THE ROSE

VITAL INFORMATION ■ BIRTH NAME... Odile Delacroix ■ CURRENT ALIAS... Ms. Delacroix ■ PAST ALIASES... Thorn ■ RACE & CLAN... Elezen, Wildwood ■ GENDER... Female ■ AGE & NAMEDAY... 24. Born 9th Sun of the 6th Astral Moon ■ ORIENTATION... Heterosexual ■ MARITAL STATUS... Single

OTHER STATISTICS ■ NATIONALITY... Ishgardian. ■ CITIZENSHIP... Currently applying for Ul'dahnan citizenship. ■ FAMILY... Most still off fighting the Dragonsong war. ■ RESIDENCE... A small apartment in Ul'dah proper. ■ OCCUPATION... Businesswoman, part time mercenary. ■ PATRON DEITY... Halone ■ HEIGHT & WEIGHT... 5 fulms, 11 ilms. 147 ponze. ■ ALIGNMENT... True Neutral until explored further.

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• History
• Relationships
• Rumors
• Music
• Gallery
• OOC Notes

❝ "And what do we have here?" ❞

GENERAL INFORMATION

Born to a small family within the Brume, Odile has risen up through pain and hardship to become something of a grand merchant within the realm outside the confine gates of her old city-state. A pious if not devout woman, the Wildwood seeks to make her mark on the world outside the snow encased realm of her birth. Though the machinations of those long since dead and the growing plight of her kith and kin slowly seem to be drawing her back as time wears ever onward.

APPEARANCE

Standing at a fairly modest height compared to those of her kin, the petite Wildwood none the less stands with a straightened back and a confident posture in spite of her diminutive size. Her face is relatively clear of blemishes with the lone exception of a long scar that twists down from the top of her left brow and ends somewhere in the middle of the self-same cheek, cutting a swatch through a small smattering of freckles that stubbornly appear with each passage into the sun. Though she seems rather at a loss when it comes to the skin pigmentations and how to deal with their appearance, Odile none the less seems rather fresh faced compared to most who attempt to tackle such an issue. The only make up she bears is a small dusting of kohl along her eyelids and a berry mixed lip balm. The latter of which gives her lips a rather tart reddish looking hue even though it's application if mostly on the practical side much like the kohl.

With short-cropped hair the bold color of red and green eyes forever glinting in calm amusement, Odile paints a rather pretty picture when first taken in at a glance. Though her grooming as well as bearing is by no means impeccable enough to be of noble origin she none the less could be considered passingly pretty to some individuals. Though it is apparent upon closer glance that she carries small bits of wear and tear that when placed in conjunction with her personality almost make her out to be older than she truly is. Her hands are calloused things, hardened from years upon years of manual labor and having long since lost the attractive smoothness that is so prized by the ladies of virtue within her home city-state of Ishgard. Small little ink stains line her fingers as testament to her trade, as well as little black pitched areas along her forearms which she will laughingly describe as a lesson in alchemy gone wrong.

Aspects That Stand Out:

■ Pronounced limp in her left leg. If one were to spy her without any coverings they would see that a huge chunk of flesh seemed to have been removed, leaving the leg a twisted mass of scar tissue.

■ Long fingers covered in callouses.

■ A twisted, yet thin, scar that edges down her left brow and ends halfway down the same cheek.

■ Her forearms have black splotches interspersed all the way to her elbow, with the largest starting just above her delicate wrists. (Silver nitrate splotches.)

PERSONALITY

(WIP)

Odile possesses a rather affable if sedate sense of charm. Her expressions are muted and her words measured with great care, yet one would easily be able to sense the hidden warmth that lays beneath. Like all merchants however she has long since learned the value of fashioning proverbial masks depending upon the situation, donning them as she sees fit. Her words are lightly honeyed with each syllable and yet one would get the sense that she does not always put her true feelings first when dealing with others. It would take a great deal of effort to crack the various layers she has slathered over her persona to see the woman underneath it all and one might often find themselves debating whether the effort is even worth it in the long run. Particularly when she seems ever so keen on wielding her shrewd market sense to turn any situation into a business opportunity, thus further complicating matters.

L I K E S ■ Money. Growing up within the Brume, money had always been very tight. Now that she is outside Ishgard's sphere of influence however she seems to take great pleasure in building a fortuitous nest egg the likes of which will prevent her from being destitute once more. ■ Those Who See Beyond Class Restrictions. As one would expect given her history, she does not look kindly upon being reminded of her low birth. ■ Song and Dance. Though she possesses only a passable singing voice, she takes great pleasure in watching or even joining any revelry that might take place in the cities she goes through. Wherever she goes, she probably has a soft tune just on the tip of her tongue - humming as she walks. ■ Meaty Dishes. Growing up meat was a luxury her father could hardly ever afford. As a result she takes great pleasure in eating meat filled dishes now that she is able to afford it. ■ The Snow. Though she does not miss Ishgard itself, she does in fact greatly miss the cold winters it once played host to before the Calamity struck. Even now she only holds a passing dislike for the eternal winter and only because of the lives it is effecting. ■ Making a Sale. A merchant through and through, there is nothing more gratifying to Odile than the closing of a deal. ■ Charity Work. Though she often passes it off as benefiting her in some way - and honestly it usually does.	D I S L I K E S ■ Nobility. Once more, being the lowest on the totem pole in a city-state that encouraged severe class distinctions did little to indenture any good will towards her 'betters'. She will hold her tongue as needed, but most self confessed nobles will find her presence rather frigid indeed. ■ The Witch Drop. She utterly refuses to step foot near the place, her eyes taking on an almost haunted glaze when pressed. ■ The Halonic Church. While she worships the Fury with all her might, she does not extend the same regard towards the church. ■ Liars. The ability to produce a clever twist of the tongue is hardly a noteworthy in her mind, and she views liars as those who simply refuse to learn how to properly dance around a topic as needed. It's crass. ■ Sand. It. Gets. Everywhere. ■ Disloyalty. Turning on each other was a death sentence in the Brume and it is a sentiment she still holds even long after leaving it's broken down streets.	H O B B I E S ■ Reading. She's a speed reader due to the necessity of reading through her paperwork in a timeline fashion. However she always goes back and rereads a book at a slower pace if she truly finds it enjoyable enough to make the effort. ■ Riding. Chocobos are a bit of a novelty, particularly the flightless kind that most of Eorzea seems to favor. She's quite keen on going out for long rides when her responsibilities don't threaten to overwhelm. ■ Baking. Her father attempted to pass down the family trade when she was younger, though rationing left her with little if anything to work with even before the Calamity. Since leaving Ishgard and developing her skills she's become more a more than passable patissier in her own right, though she only truly breaks out those skills with those she truly cares for.
S T R E N G T H S ■ Quick Witted. While not a genius by any stretch of the imagination, Odile is none the less quite sharp and able to think through problems at an efficient pace. ■ Calm Under Pressure. Part of being a merchant is keeping a calm head even when things seem as if disaster is looming overhead. ■ Lightning Quick Reflexes. Though her favored weapon only barely benefits from this fact, she is deadly with a knife at close distances for this reason. She'll often have it out and used before the other person can even sense that they've had their throat slit.	W E A K N E S S E S ■ Pronounced Limp. Her left leg is practically dead weight for how much it restricts her movements. While usable it means that she cannot move quickly enough in a fight, nor can she handle prolonged bouts. ■ Bull-headed. Though it depends upon the situation, there are certain times when she'll lock herself into once decision and refuse to budge no matter what. ■ Slow to Anger, but Enraged Once There. An angry Odile is a sight one should never hope to see, especially as it ties into her bull-headedness and can create horrible situations. ■ Risk-Taker. Product of her mercantile background, she's none the less very prone to taking risks that have very little chance of pulling through. Which often blows up in her face.	M O T I V A T I O N S ■ Establishing her Trading Group. So that she never knows the bitter taste of hunger again. ■ Secret. - ■ Secret. -

COMBAT & WEAPONRY

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HISTORY

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SINCE CHARACTER CREATION Recent Times ■ Tidbit.

RELATIONSHIPS

RELATIONSHIP STATUS LEGEND

♥ Family – ♥ Involved – ♥ Romantic – ♥ Platonic – ♥ Physical – ♦ Friend – ★ Acquaintance – $ Business – ✝ Deceased – ✔ Positive – ✖ Negative – ● Neutral – � Unsure

FAMILY (PC) Person Name, relationship. ( ) - Title. Character's Thoughts: " ." Description of their relationship. FAMILY (NPC) Person Name, relationship. ( ) - Title. Character's Thoughts: " ." Description of their relationship.

NON-FAMILY (NPC) Person Name, relationship. ( ) - Title. Character's Thoughts: " ." Description of their relationship. NON-FAMILY (PC) Person Name, relationship. ( ) - Title. Character's Thoughts: " ." Description of their relationship. Person Name, relationship. ( ) - Title. Character's Thoughts: " ." Description of their relationship.

RUMORS

N P C Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated. ◢ Common Rumors - Easily overheard. Use these freely! ■ ■ ■ ◢ Uncommon Rumors - A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first! ■ ■ ■ ◢ Rare Rumors - Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using! ■ ■

P C Feel free to add your own rumors to this section. ◢ Player Character Rumors - Some of these are more rare than others! ■ "Rumor." — Rumormonger. ■ "Rumor." — Rumormonger. ■ "Rumor." — Rumormonger.

MUSIC

Dreaming Wide Awake Artist: Poets of the Fall Origin: Twilight Theater Context: Very tragic and applicable to her past.

Storm Artist: Vaness Mae Origin: Storm Context: Chaotic and powerful, like a tempest rushing through.

My Truth Artist: - Origin: Your Lie In April OST Context: -

GALLERY

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OOC NOTES

OOC INFORMATION Player Note I have a very clear distinction when it comes to OOC/IC. They must remain separate at all times if we are to RP together, especially on an extended basis and I reserve the right to end interactions should this be impeded upon. I've been burnt heavily by people mistaking IC care and OOC friendship and attention with romantic regard and honestly I don't wish to go through another such debacle once more. If my character dislikes yours that does not mean I hold the same sentiment. If my character loves yours that does not translate to me feeling the same for you, though I might feel a platonic equivalent. I am not my characters and they are not me. Respect this and we shall get along famously. Personal RP Limits I don't have very many hardcore limits honestly as I feel consequences must be adhered to when RPing any character regardless of whom they might be. However there are a few exceptions to this and they are as follows. ■ I will play Almost anything that isn't described below. ■ Ask about Death, rape, and maiming plot-hooks. I am willing to do almost all of them, but these need a special reason to be initiated - especially the first two. I have no issues with my characters being maimed however and only require a brief talking to for it, so long as fair play is established and the offender accepts retaliation is likely. ■ I won't play Anything where the above rules are not observed. Disclaimer Little Tidbits. ■ If you're ever uncomfortable, tell me! I don't bite! I can get pretty into RPing out consequences however and while I do my best to make sure permission is had and everyone is comfortable I'm not perfect. If you have a problem speak up. ■ This is a broad statement for all my characters, but I have a hard limit of at least three months before I'll allow my character to enter a relationship. A good friend mentioned their own rule regarding this and I greatly respected the idea of it, so I'll be putting it into practice myself. I've been burned far too many times by hasty RP relationships and want to make it clear from the get go so there is no misunderstanding. If your character is trying to romance my own, be prepared for it to take awhile.

CHARACTER TIDBITS Potential Plot Hooks While the below is by no means comprehensive, it's a kind of spring board for walk-up RP. ■ -While Odile is NOT a heretic, she is none the less sympathetic and could easily be scouted. ■ -Growing up in Ishgard, any other character who lived there within the past twenty-four years would likely have seen her on the streets at some point. Perhaps even heard about the 'incident' at the Witch Drop involving the lass with the molten colored hair and grass green eyes. (While I request you ask first to get the exact details, I'm totally down for some negative repercussions or rumors you might think of regarding this.) Character Lore Adherence Information in this Wiki is Lore Compliant to the best of my knowledge. Information that has been changed to better fit with the lore of XIV will be listed below as necessary. ■ No changes required. Tropes & Explanations A trope is a convention or device that is often found in creative works. In this case, the tropes below describe the character either in part, or as a whole. Their background, personality, appearance, etc, most of them can be described in the tropes below. This section is still a work in progress.

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