Vado Mercier

VADO MERCIER Manipulator of Allag Error creating thumbnail: File missing About Name: Vado Mercier/Y’vado Tia Alias: No known aliases Age: 23 Gender: Male Race: Miqo’te Clan: Y (Jaguar) tribe – Sagolii Desert Orientation: Gay Marital: Engaged to Talic ‘Siegebreaker’ Deity: Abstains from practicing religion Nationality: Thanalan Occupation: Owner Mercier’s Manufactory; Courtier/Engineer, Obsidian Court; Bartender, Captain’s Cabin; Freelance Researcher and Scientist Alignment: Lawful Neutral <tabs plain style="width: 1100px; margin-left: 0px; font-size:12px; font-family:Trebuchet MS; text-align: justify; line-height: 1.8; color:#43413d; font-size:12px; font-family:Trebuchet MS; letter-spacing:0.2em; text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px silver;"> AppearanceAppearance Error creating thumbnail: File missing Vado has the same lithe frame as most Miqo’te, however is a slightly bigger, more muscular build which is attributed to days spent in Thanalan breaking rocks under the hot sun and in front of the forge. He stands at 5 fulms and 7 ilms and weighs 150 ponzes. He has brown hair with sunbleached ends that falls past his shoulders when it is out, which it rarely is. It is usually tied up with a small metallic clip or two at the back into a tail. When his hair is tied back his face his framed by long bangs that frame his face and cover most of his forehead. His chin is decorated with a small brown goatee. His eyes are emerald and become brighter and intensify in the sun and darker and more verdant in darkness. Scars & Markings: On the right side of his neck, at the base near his trapezius muscle, are two small, circular scars. He also has two scars from bullet wounds one on his left shoulder and one on the left side of his abdomen. Voice: Vado’s voice is typically very deep and resonant, not quite a deep bass but easily projected and heard. As his mood lightens, his voice does too and his laughter is quite hearty punctuated with the sounds of deep breaths being sucked in. Vado spent time as an adolescent amongst Ishgardian nobles and has learned how to speak eloquently and with correct etiquette, when needed. He usually resorts to this in times of formality or in the presence of other nobles. When is more relaxed his speech becomes more informal and there is a higher chance of him cursing. Clothing: Vado is often seen wearing a pair of red goggles on his head with most outfits. Occasionally he will wear a blue pair. He mostly wears a tight black, turtleneck top. His belt is outfitted with several tools that he uses around the workshop and in the field. He wears somewhat loose black pants and a pair of metal boots. His gloves are usually black, leather and fingerless showing off an obsidian ring which he is rarely seen without. He also has outfits for more formal Court work and relaxes at the beach near their estate in swimming trunks or can be seen in a casual white tee, blue jeans and boots. He also has a couple of special outfits he wears when he is tending the bar at the Captain’s Cabin. PersonalityPersonality Resilient. Creative. Analytical. Intelligent. Fun-loving. Adventurous. Likes Problem solving Allagan technology and equipment Exploring Allagan artifact sites Boxing and modern hunting Liquor especially ales and whiskey Intimacy and closeness Smiling and laughing Dislikes Illogical, irrational behavior Being treated like a child Looking at financial figures and bookkeeping Abuse of knowledge and technology Forgetfulness Machines that do not follow their programming His father Fears Abandonment Losing his technology Being disconnected from the world Having his mind controlled Inventory Allagan lenses – currently embedded in a pair of Magitek goggles Allagan Datapad Aetherometer – used to summon weapons and other things that Vado has constructed Resources – Owner of ‘Mercier’s Manufactory’ a manufacturing company spanning the city-states selling small manufactured pieces such as chronometers, several warehouses and research facilities, large amounts of gil Rifle Portable aetheryte teleportation stone Pocket-sized portable datapad Small devices – including tracking devices and remote detonating explosives Data hacking equipment Obsidian linkpearl Obsidian ring <tab name="Relationships" style="padding: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 10px; border-color:#B5A642; border-radius:15px; background-color: #ffffff;"> Color Key ♥ In A Relationship: Vado is romantically involved with this character. ♥ Romantic Attraction: Vado is romantically interested in this character. ♥ Sexual Attraction Vado is physically interested in this character. ♥ Platonic Love/Family: Vado considers this person family. ♦ Friend: Vado considers this person his friend. ♦ Friendly Acquaintance: Vado considers this person mostly friendly, or as an ally. ● Good Standing: Vado has no specific feelings about this character, however they left a good impression. ● Neutral: Vado has no specific feelings about this character. ● Bad Standing: Vado has no specific feelings about this character, however they left a bad impression. ♠ Dislike: Vado doesn't consider this person a friend, and will talk if needed, but try to avoid them. ♠ Hate: Vado consider this person an annoyance, and will try to avoid them. Conflict can happen. ♠ Fear: Vado is terrified by this character, and will try to avoid them at all cost. ♠ Rivalry: Vado consider this person a rival, and will try to initiate conflict every time he gets to meet them. ♥ Family Member: This character is related by blood to Vado. ✔ Business: This character is either an Vado's employer, employee, or coworker. ✖ Deceased: This character has passed away. ? Hidden Feelings/Unknown: This character has one of all the color keys above, but Vado isn't fully aware of it yet. Non-player Characters Y’voro (♥ ♠ ) - Biological Father Vado’s biological father. He remains the unchallenged Nunh of the Y tribe in the Sagolii desert. The few memories that Vado has of his father are not fond. Y’zelehdi Daxhi (♥ ♥ ) - Biological Mother Vado’s biological mother. She is fierce and protective of her children and a capable warrior in her own right. However all of Vado’s memories of her portray her as a loving, gentle and kind woman. Y’mellisi, Y’nali and Y’sara Voro (♥ ♥ ) - The Three Sisters Vado’s three older sisters. Y’mellisi and Y’nali are twins and Y’sara is one year older than Vado. All three young women are all strong, capable fighters. Kevix Mercier (♥ ✖ ) - Adopted Father Kevix took Vado into his household when Vado was twelve years old. His wife had passed and his own son, Reve, had no interest in manufactoring and saw a protégé in Vado. Kevix taught Vado not only the ways of manufactoring but also business, spending time in Ishgard with the nobility there as they came to accept machines as a way of life. The two grew close together and one of Kevix’s final deeds was to name Vado as his successor and heir, much to the chagrin of Reve. Vado later learned that Kevix had connections to the Sons of Saint Coinach and they were responsible for much of the Allagan technology and research that Kevix possessed. Reve Mercier (♠ ✔ ) - Adopted Brother Reve has never liked Vado from the moment his father brought him home. Having been cut out of the deed to his father’s company simply because he lacked an interest in his father’s hobby, he now spends his time in Ishgard claiming a noble title and managing the day to day running of Mercier’s Manufactory. He will often refer to Vado by the names ‘Trash’ or ‘Filth.’ Asher (♥ ♥ ) - First Love Vado’s first love and introduction to the mercenary world. He helped Vado retrieve many of his Allagan artifacts. Asher and Vado broke up when Vado insisted on building a Magitek prosthetic for a man that Asher hated at the time. Vado still has romantic feelings for Asher and occasionally wonders what happened to him. He never did find out his last name. Atalan Cross (✖) - Miqo’te Prince Atalan was a Miqo’te Paladin who called himself a prince. The Keeper had gathered a bad of ‘knights’ who were really nothing more than sellswords in expensive armor. Atalan had no ties or claims to any real royalty, yet he pursued Vado and his heart relentlessly. When the obsession turned violent, Vado’s mercenary friends retaliated with one of them sacrificing their lives to kill Atalan and his followers in an explosion. Atalan is believed to be dead. Valdin Loire and Sterrhaerz ( V:✖ S:●) - Mercenary Explorers Valdin and Sterrhaerz worked for Asher in a small mercenary company that Vado joined briefly. They all travelled together across two Allagan artifact sites and helped Vado recover Allagan artifacts for him to use in his engeering. Valdin was an explosives specialist while Sterrhaerz provided the brawn for their operations. Valdin sacrificed himself to kill one of Vado’s pursuers, Atalan Cross while Vado and Sterrhaerz went separate ways after an encounter in Limsa Lominsa where Sterrhaerz tried to force himself on Vado. Dr. Eline Sialeeds (♦✔) - Thavnairian Geneticist Vado first met Dr. Eline Sialeeds during an expedition in Azys Lla. She was fleeing from the Garleans at the time and later explained that her husband was a geneticist that had chosen to defect from the Empire after falling in love with her. Her husband was murdered and Eline felt a responsibility to carry on his work, believing it could be used for good. She worked with Vado, his research and his equipment to start up the Genetic Research division of Mercier’s. Now an independently functioning facility she heads up the production of cells and organs that serve as the base for many of the prosthetics that Vado creates to help others recover from serious injuries. Player Characters Marcus Feral (♥ ✔) - The Captain Vado met Marcus through the mutual connection of a Miqo’te Vado was dating at the time. When Vado and the other Miqo’te ran into problems Marcus intervened to calm the situation down and it was during this time that Vado and Marcus shared their business objectives and parted ways agreeing to discuss working together further at a later time. That later time came and Vado was offered a permanent position under the employ of Marcus and his wife, Dovienya. Since that time Vado has been promoted within the Court and his and Marcus’ friendship is slowly developing. Dovienya Cuenn (♦ ✔) - The Mistress Vado’s first impression of Dovienya was coloured by another individual being lead to believe that Dovienya was somehow an inherently ‘bad’ person. Vado suspected her for a long time of being a vampire, which became something of a joke for him. After being employed by her and her husband, Marcus, he strove to earn her approval as a loyal and trustworthy companion. As he completed work for the Court he came to see her as someone that was loyal and would do anything for those under her care, a view he still holds today. Their relationship is one of professionalism. Talic Siegebreaker (♥✔) - Paladin Warrior Vado met Talic in the Quicksand. Talic was looking for work and after a few more meetings, Vado introduced Talic to the Court who offered him employment. Initially Vado had thought that Talic would serve to protect him from bullets however as they spent time together their feelings grew and Talic revealed his feelings to Vado. The two quickly decided to be in a relationship and all seemed to be going well until the pressures of work seemed to pile up on Vado and they seemed to fight more often than not. Ahzra’li Lhomi (♥ ✔) - First True Friend Ahzra’li worked with Vado after the attack on the Court at Naga’s wedding. Vado completed more work for Ahzra’li and the two began to spend more time together outside of work, getting to know one another and sharing each other’s problems. Over time Vado began to develop feelings for Ahzra’li, despite Ahzra’li being in a relationship. Ones that he could never act on. Vado cares deeply for them both however and has resolved himself to being there for either of them, willing to give his life for them, if need be. Livia Crane (♦✔) - The 'Could Be' Sister Vado first met Livia during a social gathering with the Court. He drunkenly decided to try to remove her helmet simply because he didn’t like the way it looked. Livia knocked him unconscious for his efforts. Since then, Livia has probably been responsible the death of Vado more than anybody else he knows. Yet he finds a certain sincerity when speaking with her, abrupt as she can be at times. Livia reminds him of his older sisters, the little he can remember of them anyway. Anaguma Kenesa (♦ ✔) - The Shadow Vado has worked alongside Shadow on a few missions now but still knows every little about the man, despite being present for his wedding. He does know he is a trusted ally to the Court and he respects him as any of the other leaders. Tempest Fey ( ♦ ✔) - The Celestial Mage Tempest approached Vado to help him with a confidential task early on. Vado sought clarification regarding the task from her husband and failed to obtain it. Since then, Vado is not sure how to approach Tempest however he does find he biting wit and sarcasm extremely entertaining, even when it is aimed at him.