M'rhos Tia

M'RHOS TIA

FOR WANT OF KNOWLEDGE, STRENGTH, AND FREEDOM.

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❝ People who try hard to do the right thing always seem mad. ❞

VITAL INFORMATION ■ NAME... M'rhos Tia. ( Pronounced meer-OHss. ) ■ ALIASES / NICKNAMES... Rhos, Miro. ■ RACE & CLAN... Miqo'te. Seeker of the Sun. ■ GENDER... Male ( Transgender ) ■ AGE... Twenty-one. ■ NAMEDAY... The 17th Sun of the 4th Astral Moon. ( August 17th ) ■ ORIENTATION... Bisexual, masculine-favoring. ■ MARITAL STATUS... Single-ish, Polyamorous.

OTHER STATISTICS ■ NATIONALITY... Ala Mhigan. ■ TRIBE... Marmot Tribe of Gyr Abania. ■ CURRENT RESIDENCE... Transient. ■ OCCUPATION... Resistance soldier. ■ PATRON DEITY... Azeyma the Warden. ■ HEIGHT... Stands at 5'2" ■ WEIGHT... Weighs ~130 ponze, all muscle. ■ ALIGNMENT... Chaotic Good.

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P E R S O N A L I T Y

Driven. Enthusiastic. Hard-working. M'rhos is many things, chief of which is “extremely sincere”. He radiates a feeling of intensity - but not in an intimidating capacity. Rather, he boasts a welcoming and kind aura most times. And should one approach him, they will find he’s as forthcoming with interested enthusiasm for almost any topic as he is with the cheerful smiles and winks he doles out to anyone he can cast eyes on. On the same coin, when he’s in a foul mood, most everyone will know. Immediately. He feels things intensely, and by virtue of his sincere nature, he’s no good at hiding whatever emotion he finds himself wrapped up in.

Despite his natural disposition, M'rhos knows when to stay quiet, and - even more importantly - seem unimportant and uninvolved. When he doesn’t want eyes on him, he is quick to adopt a more reserved personality. It won’t stand up to scrutiny, should one try to engage with him, but it does the job. A handy safety mechanism, M'rhos has used it to navigate the dangerous everyday life of a native Ala Mihgan citizen under Garlean rule. It’s one of the many mannerisms (large and small) that the occupation of his home country has taught him.

Another of those mannerisms is paranoia. While his doesn’t manifest outwardly often, it can be noted in his little quirks. He doesn’t like when people stand just a bit too close, or if they eavesdrop on his conversations. Nor does he like sudden, unexpected physical contact. Should one do one of these things, he will likely treat them with badly concealed suspicion, until his fears are assuaged. Still, M'rhos holds a deep-seated sense of optimism that, as little of he thinks of the current state of the world and some people in it, there is a bright future ahead. One that can be reached through a shared love for others and cooperation. From this belief comes his willingness to put aside his fear of spies and traitors to try and foster relationships.

LIKES ■ Conversation. Despite his learned suspicion of others, there's little he loves more than listening to and sharing his thoughts with others. ■ Seafood. Having been raised in-land, seafood is an exciting delicacy for him. He often spends what little money he has on it. ■ Practice. Whether its with sword, magic, or mind, M'rhos finds training to be relaxing and enjoyable, making it his favorite pass-time.

DISLIKES ■ Garleans. A simple and self-explanatory distaste. ■ Machines. Mainly ones on the large side, but most any self-powering machines - be it ships or simple drones - give him a unique sense of discomfort. ■ Bigotry. Having seen so much of it, he has little tolerance. And when in places he won't been executed for speaking out, he will intervene.

MOTIVATION ■ Freedom. For himself and for his country; M'rhos wants nothing more than to be free of the fear, death, and lasting damage the Garleans have wrought. ■ Power. Knowledge, skill, and strength all have a unique weight for him. In his eyes, there's little that's more important than being able to fight for what's right. ■ A Bright Future. His belief in a better tomorrow gives him the drive to make it through each day. It's something he clings to, and it shapes many of his decisions.

STRENGTHS ■ Driven. Anything M'rhos does, he puts his all into. Nothing is ever done in half-measures. ■ Fast Learner. A naturally quick student, M'rhos can pick up most things - from math to magics to combat techniques - very quickly. As long as he has a good teacher. And one willing to let him learn by doing - who also won't chastise him for doing things his own way. ■ Personable. Social by nature, M'rhos has a way with people.

WEAKNESSES ■ Black & White Thinking. Because of the intensity with which he feels things and his strict morals, M'rhos has a bad habit of sorting things into "good" and "evil" with no in-between. ■ Over-Empathetic. Others' pain deeply effects him, which makes it easy for him to be overwhelmed or even guilted into helping people. ■ Intense Moods. While often a cheery person - especially among friends or new acquaintances, M'rhos is prone to wild moods. They can last from merely minutes to hours, depending on the cause and his prior emotional state.

A P P E A R A N C E

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While shorter than most, M'rhos makes up for his lacking height with very visible muscle tone - which gives his lean frame a considerable amount of physical strength. His umber skin bears a smattering of scars and often a handful of bruises at any given time; earned first from his life as a hunter, and now from his work in the resistance. One such scar nicks just under the left side of his jaw - visible only if M'rhos tilts his head a certain way. Other scars litter his body: from a burn that stretches across his left-hand side, to a bite on his right arm, and a matching set of claw marks on his right leg. Thick black hair frames his face in loose waves, the unruly mop always bouncing with every movement he makes. And, should someone try to touch said hair and the furry ears nestled in it, they would find both to be quite soft.

From under his wavy bangs, a pair of piercing jade green eyes peer out at the world, often flicking from one object or face to the next. Rarely do they stay locked on one thing, save for when he's listening to someone speak. A short, straight nose slopes down towards a pair of full lips, who hide a set of unnervingly sharp teeth.

When it comes to clothes, M'rhos doesn't boast the most varied - nor fashionable - wardrobe. His full collection can and does fit into a light pack. It's made up of loose-fitted shirts, simple pants, and one much-loved flannel-patterned jacket. Which he wears as often tied around his waist as he does actually over his shoulders. When stepping into battle on his own adventures, he favors a set of light leathers - in hues of green, white, and brown. And, at almost all times, he carries an over-the-shoulder bag and a light straight sword. While fighting under the Resistance flag, he wears their customary field gear with pride.

C O M B A T & W E A P O N R Y

Being from a Seeker tribe, M'rhos is no push-over in combat. While not trained in the finer points of fighting other humanoids, his experiences tussling with beasts double his size and more has left him with a wealth of combat knowledge to fall back on. In combat, he favors a straight sword and magics; often attempting to weave the two together, to limited success. His style is inspired heavily by the stories of the Crimson Duelists he was told as a child, something he'll be quick to admit, when questioned.

While he can cast limited black magic, M'rhos is most innately attuned to his own reserve of while Aether. This makes casting basic healing magics, air-, and earth-attuned spells easy for him. However, he has to be careful to not drain his Aether reserves. Something he's prone to, given how little training and understanding his has of his own abilities.

BLADE Growing up, M'rhos always favored a sword and shield. However, once his adoration of the Crimson Duelists bloomed, he began to forgo the shield, in favor of using his free hand to cast small spells. He uses a fast-paced, thrusting-focused style. Formulated to best get through beast-hide and find natural weaknesses.

WHITE MAGIC While he has limited Aether reserves, M'rhos has enough affinity for using them that he can cast most basic offensive and supportive white-magic spells. The main issue is he's learned them all either by "feeling it out" and stumbling upon them, or by vague descriptions he's heard second-hand.

BLACK MAGIC Untrained and lacking in any natural skill for it, M'rhos finds black magic exhausting to use. Still, he tries, since he knows the importance of balance in the Duelist style he's so desperately trying to copy. He can manage basic lightning spells, but struggles the most with fire. He practices by lighting campfires by hand.

H I S T O R Y

Born shortly after the start of Garlean rule, M'rhos hasn't known life as a free citizen for the entirety of his 21 years. Growing up in the M tribe, he heard bits and pieces - and saw for himself - of the cruelty of imperial rule. Rather than falling to despair and accepting the fate of Ala Mhigo as a forgone conclusion, he listened to the older, idealistic members of his tribe. In their words he found a sense of righteousness, and that feeling shaped his morals and ideas ever since.

After coming to majority, M'rhos was reluctant to leave - but in the end, the call of the resistance's ideals and the feeling he was but another hungry mouth for the tribe to have to feed led him to depart. In the resistance, he first worked as a camp-hand; lending aid with cooking, foraging, and tending to both fires and tents. In recent months however, he's worked up the courage to take to the front lines, as well as take on odd jobs the resistance needs done by himself.

I N T E R A C T I O N S

R U M O R S Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under the Player Character category! ◢ Common Rumors - Easily overheard. Use these freely! ■ "Hardworking kid, always asking around after work that needs doing. He used to always be spendin' time with me round the cooking fires, stoaking coals and stirring pots. Now he's out there fightin' the war." -- Resistance Cook. ■ "He's always been a bit rambunctious, M'rhos has. Real strict about what's right and wrong, he always tattled on his playmates. Which, as we all know, wins you few friends." -- Amused M Tribe Member. ◢ Uncommon Rumors - A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first! ■ "Have you ever sat down and talked to him before? He'll listen to almost anything you have to say with this look on his face, all big eyes and perked ears. Or he'll sit and talk your ear off about the Crimson Duelists. You got one or the other, think it might depend on the day." -- Resistance Lancer. ■ "Seen him rushing around the markets before - only in the last few moons, mind. He always avoids my stall, gives all my wares real nasty looks. Must hate quality technology. Or bargains!" -- Gridanian Merchant. ◢ Rare Rumors - Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using! ■ "M'rhos? He's got some problems. I mean, we all do. But his moods rise and fall faster than the tides. Happy and laughing one moment, the next I catch him sneaking off with tears in his eyes." -- Concerned Resistance Member. ■ "Don't cross him, I tell you. I gloated in ear shot after beating him in a spar one day, moons back. He's never forgiven me. He'll still shoot me glares! I even apologized!" -- Annoyed Trainee. ◢ Player Character Rumors - Feel free to add rumors of your own! ■ Feel free to add your own rumors here!

R E L A T I O N S ♥ Romantic Attraction – ♥ Platonic Love – ♥ Family – ✔ Business – ✖ Deceased – ● Positive – ● Negative – ● Neutral – ≈ Unsure M'raye Rahz ( ♥ ● - NPC ) - Quiet but kind. Elder sister; weaver and close confidant. The two write each other when apart, and spend most of M'rhos' visits home together. M'etra Rahz ( ♥ ● - NPC ) - Hunter with high goals. Elder sister; an esteemed and accomplished hunter with dreams she always shares with M'rhos. M'xanh Tia ( ♥ ● - NPC ) - Young brat. Younger brother; cantankerous and prone to argument, M'xanh gets along with few of his family - M'rhos being a rare exception. The two are as close as M'xanh's disposition allows. M'jera Iros ( ♥ ● - NPC ) - Accomplished Elder. Mother; a relaxed and good-natured middle aged woman. Despite the horrors she's seen in her years, she hasn't let her spirits drop. M'rhos has always been close to her, and is the definition of a "Mommy's Boy".

G A L L E R Y

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F O O T N O T E S

Template adapted from Bancroft Gairn, with edits by Xheja Rajhera / N'hadiya Khei.

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■ Do: Mature RP/content (violence, alcohol/drug-use, etc) if relevant/important to my character, temporary injury and debilitation. I'm also happy to discuss/play out prior connections! Hit me up, we can figure something out.

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