Cassius Cato

Cassius eir Cato
Gender	Male
Race	Garlean, pure-blooded
Clan	Unknown
Citizenship	Garlemald
Server	Balmung
Age	Mid to late 30s
Sexuality	Bisexual

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Basic Info

Pale, tall and slim with a delicately beautiful face, but cold eyes that stare daggers into any that meet them and a haughty demeanour that is enough to prevent most from attempting to make conversation. Currently employed at a Lominsan boarding house, there is some question over what his work actually entails, though "bodyguard" seems to come closest. Having undergone extensive military training and combat experience, he is proficient with most close-range weapons. He appears to have a deep fascination with Allagan society and technology, and has a growing collection of memorabilia and items of interest related to the field. Extremely fussy about food, he will usually prepare his own meals or order Ishgardian cuisine if available.

History

Born to a fairly well-off Garlean family, he joined the army in his late teens during the Sixth Astral Era. Serving in the third cohort of the XIVth legion, he became an optio centurionis (second-in-command) under pilus prior Aulus rem Vulso. After the Calamity, they were stationed at Castrum Oriens, and on a rare trip outside the castrum with only a small band of soldiers, Aulus was targeted by a group of adventurers and killed. Cassius was severely wounded in the incident, rendering him unable to continue service on the front lines for the time being. However, due to his high intelligence and good standing, he was afforded a position with the Frumentarium, thus allowing him to continue serving the Empire in Eorzea.

Personality

Cold and business-like to most, though if you're on his good side he's polite enough, or perhaps a little dry and sarcastic. He can be manipulative and downright cruel if necessary - or more frequently, simply if the mood takes him - but is cautious and careful not to make enemies without reason. "Friends" isn't something he really does - he respects people he regards as his equals, or close, in mental or physical strength, but is generally drawn to those who provide him with an outlet for his sadistic urges and self-serving desires.

Affiliations

Arismont Caheraux - his retainer, who he appears to treat carelessly, as a tool to order around at his whim. However, he is remarkably defensive about the other man should anyone attempt to lay a hand on him.

Yvon Desvallieres - apparently some sort of distant cousin of his, Cassius currents resides at his boarding house, providing his services to the management of the place.

Ensetsu Hakuuchi - a rival of sorts, Cassius is aware the two of them are evenly matched, but his pride and distaste for Ensetsu would never allow him to admit to it.