Graeham Ridgefield

Graeham Ridgefield
Gender	Male
Race	Hyur
Clan	Midlander
Citizenship	Limsa Lominsa
Age	19
Sexuality	Bisexual
Occupation	Mercenary
Guardian	Oschon, the Wanderer
Nameday	8th Sun of the 2nd Umbral Moon
Alignment	Lawful Good

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Character

Appearance

One might argue that the most striking of Graeham's features is his piercing icy blue eyes, complimented rather well by his sun-kissed skin and disheveled dark blonde hair. Some would describe him as classically handsome due to the lad boasting strong facial features, a clean shaven jaw and a nose that is nicely proportioned. His physique has a decent amount of muscle definition and his limbs appear to be well honed yet overall he seems to be better built for feats of agility than brute strength. More often than not he is clad in leather armour, the sort that allows for a decent amount of protection without being too restrictive. He is fairly tall for a Midlander, though he is by no means a giant. One could tell at a glance that despite his sharp features he is not yet a fully fledged adult.

Personality

The youth appears to be well spoken and polite, rarely allowing his emotions to get the better of him. He seems to prefer to try and find a peaceful resolution to a problem when possible, even when his life is clearly endangered. He seems to be a lot less prone to diplomacy if the lives of his allies are at risk, however. Overall he seems like the trustworthy sort though despite his willingness to aid those who require his aid he often appears reluctant to stick around. Although somewhat guarded at first - especially regarding the subject of his family - he tends to speak passionately about his hobbies, inviting those he comes to trust to sit back and relax as he catches and cooks some fish for them.

Combat

General

Although in favour of trying to reason with his opponents in order to avoid violence, if such an approach is not an option then Graeham is known to make use of a pair of daggers to strike at his enemies with the intention of gradually wearing them down whilst he himself makes use of his agile nature. He is by no means a legendary combatant but it would not be unfair to claim that he can hold his own in a fight if provoked.

Tendencies

Likes

• He has a fondness for seafood, especially fish.
• History fascinates him, especially if it involves ancient ruins or tales of past triumphs over vicious beasts.
• Those with a friendly disposition and good manners seem to be something Graeham appreciates deeply.

Dislikes

• Those who drown their problems with alcohol and then act as a burden to others.
• He doesn't seem to have much patience for those without honour.
• Cowardly folk.

Hobbies/Talents

• He's a keen fisherman and is often eager to indulge in a spot of fishing during his travels.
• Graeham's physique lends itself to athletic pursuits. He's a swift and effective runner, swimmer and climber.
• He seems to know his way around a pair of daggers but he seems to prefer to disarm or injure an opponent instead of killing them.
• He can be fairly diplomatic when required, sometimes acting as the voice of reason to cool tensions between others.

Relationships

Family

Graeham's lips are sealed when it comes to the subject of his family. He tends to become increasingly evasive if people try to pry into the matter.

Rumors

Common Rumors

• "He's a decent lad, always up for some honest work. Polite, too!"
• "Ridgefield? I don't - oh, Graeham! Yes, yes...I know him. He fought off some thugs and didn't even stick around long enough for a reward!"
• "I made the mistake of thinking him unarmed, he drew a pair of gleaming daggers out in the blink of an eye!"

Moderate Rumors

• "He's pretty good with those daggers of his. He doesn't seem keen on using 'em on anything other than wild beasts though!"
• "He arrived in Limsa a couple of years ago, barely a gil to his name. I half expected him to become just another ne'er do well but he sought out honest work for honest coin."
• "I tried to get some...business out of him but he didn't seem interested. A shame, really - he's a lot easier on the eyes than most of my clients!"

Rare Rumors

• "I heard there's some Garleans trying to draw him out into the open so they can capture him. Not sure what they'd want with him."
• "I saw him laying some flowers at a grave near Wineport. I think he was crying but I didn't want to intrude so I let him be."
• "He's always eager to help people but he doesn't seem to stick around afterwards. It's like he's torn between doing the right thing and staying out of sight."

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