Eyvindr Koltrast

EYVINDR KOLTRAST

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❝ You cannot afford me. ❞

Eyvindr Koltrast

VITAL INFORMATION ■ BIRTH NAME... Eyvindr Koltrast ■ COMMON NICKNAME... Vin ■ BUSINESS ALIAS... Blackbird ■ RACE & CLAN... Hyur, Highlander ■ GENDER... Male ■ HEIGHT & BUILD... 6 fulms, 6 ilms, Muscular ■ AGE & NAMEDAY... 30; 16th Sun of the 1st Astral Moon ■ ORIENTATION... Homosexual ■ RELATIONSHIP STATUS... Single, Seeking

OTHER STATISTICS ■ CITIZENSHIP... Ul'dah ■ RESIDENCE... Ul'dah ■ GRAND COMPANY... Maelstrom ■ FREE COMPANY... None Yet ■ PATRON DEITY... Rhalgr ■ OCCUPATIONS... Thaumaturge, Merchant ■ CHOCOBO... None Yet ■ OTHER PETS... Tabby Cat (“Sunset“) ■ TV TROPE... Wild Card ■ ALIGNMENT... Chaotic Neutral

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• Combat
• History
• Relationships
• Rumors
• Other
• OOC Notes

❝ I'm carrying the mead. Your arguments are invalid.❝

GENERAL APPEARANCE

Tall even for a Highlander, Eyvindr towers above crowds at 6 fulms 6 ilms. Lightly tanned skin suggests a significant amount of time spent indoors, though Ul’dah’s blazing sun still found a way to leave its mark. In another testament to Ul’dah’s relentless heat, Eyvindr keeps the sides of his head shaved short. However, he keeps his jet-black hair long enough on top to gather back with a thin leather cord. When unbound to wash or relax, this hair reaches almost to his shoulders. One of his more striking features is his heterochromatic eyes – one sapphire blue, the other emerald green. Coupled with his muscular build, Eyvindr is an imposing, if not intimidating, presence.

Eyvindr has a deep voice that lends itself to extremes, from a sultry purr to a commanding boom. His accent suggests he was either born in Ul’dah, or has spent a significant part of his life in the city.

Eyvindr favors dark colors such as black, dark purple, and dark blue in his attire. He never leaves his residence without his long cowl and robe, suited for protection against all sorts of inclement weather. A variety of magical trinkets of all sizes dangle from his simple leather belt, ranging from aesthetically-pleasing gemstone charms to ominous rune-covered orbs.

TATTOOS AND PIERCINGS

Tattooed on Eyvindr’s back are a pair of outstretched bird wings, the details of every feather outlined in black ink by an expert hand. The wings stretch from mid-torso all the way up to his shoulderblades.

A multitude of piercings adorn Eyvindr’s head and body. Both of his ears are pierced five times each – twice along the top cartilage and thrice in each lobe – and decorated with small loops and studs of silver, gold, and precious gems. A small silver bar is pierced through his left eyebrow, and a small golden stud adorns his right nostril. When seen shirtless or in a thin shirt, it is easy to see that both of his nipples have been pierced with bars of silver as well.

PERSONALITY

To phrase it bluntly, Eyvindr is a greedy man. Every decision in his life he has made thus far, from the trivial to the momentous, has been driven in large part by what he can obtain from it. Eyvindr’s greed makes him particularly susceptible to doing unethical or immoral things if the profit is high enough. Selfless moments are rare; should they occur, Eyvindr will go out of his way to make it appear that it is not simple assistance but just an extension of his business.

Whether it be gil, personal possessions, power, or even people, once Eyvindr wants something he will rarely stop pursuing it. He is quick to get angry at anything standing between him and something (or someone) that he desires. Sometimes, this anger leads to violence – and an angry Thaumaturge is not something anyone wants.

Eyvindr should not be mistaken as a miser; he spends much of what he earns and is quick to grin and make jokes – even if his humor is dry, snarky, and sometimes teasing. He is also a vain man and is careful to make sure he looks as desirable as possible at all times. Who he is trying to impress is hard to discern.

Eyvindr has little, if any, respect for the law. He sees the laws of any city he visits as something to be followed when it benefits him, and something to be broken if it doesn’t and he can get away with it.

Eyvindr is a patient and intelligent person with great attention to detail. These strengths have made learning the art of thaumaturgy his forte and a clear life calling. This trait also lends itself to learning the ways of conjurors and arcanists, but as of yet he has spent significantly less time on those schools of magic.

L I K E S ■ Cats ■ Flirting ■ Rain ■ Drinking with friends ■ Fire	D I S L I K E S ■ Spiders, Bugs, and Insects ■ Grapefruit ■ Lack of Intelligence ■ Lalafell ■ Airheaded Women	H O B B I E S ■ Reading ■ ■ ■ ■
S T R E N G T H S ■ Intelligence ■ Attention to Detail ■ Patience ■ ■	W E A K N E S S E S ■ Greed ■ Obsessiveness ■ Lust ■ Holds Grudges ■ Allergic to Flowers	M O T I V A T I O N S ■ Coin ■ Power ■ Affection ■ ■

COMBAT & WEAPONRY

As a Thaumaturge, Eyvindr specializes in manipulating the elements of fire, ice, and lightning into weapons of deadly effectiveness. Eyvindr never goes anywhere without his trusty staff – a long solid shaft of polished dark wood. The end of the staff is carved in the shape of twisting vines, wrapped around an apple-sized orb of shifting colors. He has some knowledge of healing within the conjuror school of magic, and some experience with the arcanist school, but neither of these have been his focus. He is no stranger to physical combat and is known to always keep at least one dagger hidden on his person at all times – just in case.

HISTORY

PRE-CALAMITY Just Another Mage Prior to the Calamity, Eyvindr was but a young student of thaumaturgy who used his business proceeds to fund his studies. Specializing in locating, obtaining, and identifying magical trinkets, his studies were a natural expansion of his business.

POST-CALAMITY Preparing for the End Eyvindr had just returned to Ul’dah from a short trip to Gridania when the Calamity struck, and so he witnessed the death and destruction in Ul’dah first-hand. In an uncharacteristically selfless move, Eyvindr helped some fellow merchants who were caught vulnerable in the streets get to safety. The Calamity has spurred him on to study thaumaturgy with more zeal as he has become convinced something like it will happen again.

SINCE CHARACTER CREATION Recent Times ■ Eyvindr has reconnected with his old friend R'mehro. ■ Eyvindr has agreed to take Mandy Arixan on as a student. ■ N’aomi, R’mehro, Mandy, and Eyvindr form their own nameless group of sell-swords.

RELATIONSHIPS

RELATIONSHIP STATUS LEGEND

♥ Family – ☀ Platonic – ∞ Involved – ღ Romantic – ♡ Passionate –❣ Physical – ♦ Friend – ★ Acquaintance – $ Business – ✝ Deceased – ✔ Positive – ✖ Negative – ● Neutral – � Unsure – ☠ Enemy

P C R’mehro Deadeye ♦ - Long-Time Friend Character's Thoughts: "Stubborn as a mule and about as fun as one too ." The pair met before the Calamity when Eyvindr treated R’mehro’s injuries, saving his life (but not his eye). Mandy Arixan ♦ $ - Student Character's Thoughts: "What the hells have I gotten myself into?" Mandy is Eyvindr’s student, whom he has agreed to teach what he can about healing and guide her in her studies. N’aomi Kett ♦ - Rem’s Guard-Buddy Character's Thoughts: "R’mehro denies it, but I’m pretty sure he likes her as more than just a guard-buddy." Eyvindr considers N’aomi the leader of their sell-sword group. Emanuel Miller ★ - Rem’s Student Character's Thoughts: "Apparently this guy was so bad at swordplay he needed R’mehro’s help. Hopefully he knows which end is the pointy end now." Eyvindr was introduced to Emanuel through R’mehro. Ajirai Kahkol � - Mandy’s Friend Character's Thoughts: "What the hell is this guy, and why does he seem so bored all the time?" Eyvindr was introduced to Ajirai through Mandy. Lukas ✔ - Mandy’s Brother Character's Thoughts: "Okay, maybe I was staring…" Eyvindr met Mandy’s brother at the Quicksand. Sairen Lunaris � - Not-a-Bandit Character's Thoughts: "We wouldn’t be having this problem if you’d just put on a shirt." A self-proclaimed not-bandit encountered while tracking bandits in Thanalan.

N P C Player Name. ( ) - Nifty Title Character's Thoughts: " ." Description of their relationship or interaction.

RUMORS

N P C The truthfulness, accuracy, and veracity of these rumors cannot be confirmed. ◢ Common Rumors - Easily overheard rumors to use freely. ■ "Aye, Eyvindr? I know the man. Tall fella, common sight in Ul’Dah, especially the Quicksand. He’s got a table in the corner all to himself most days. Adventuring types are always coming up to him, talking to him in hushed tones, gil and such exchanging hands. He must be a merchant of some sort, dealing with trinkets." — Tavern girl at the Quicksand. ■ " Oh, him? Harmless. He seems to stare at the male patrons now and then, and I’ve no idea why. They never notice, and he never approaches them. Maybe they remind him of people he’s lost? It’s sad, really. Twelve know we’ve all been there. I do that myself whenever a Midlander lass with short auburn hair walks in…." — Bartender at the Quicksand . ◢ Uncommon Rumors - Use sparingly. ■ "Odd man, that one. He'll never answer questions about his family. Dodges every single one of 'em, especially if you ask about his parents." — A textile merchant in Ul'dah.. ◢ Rare Rumors - Sensitive rumors. Ask before using! ■ "The man in the cowl in the Quicksand? I suspect that he deals in more than just trinkets and magical know-how for adventurers. I saw him one night slip a little pouch o’ something to a shady looking lady. The next day, a man came in, handed him a pretty heavy-looking coinpurse, then left. Not a word exchanged between ‘em." — Drunken homeless man on the street of Ul’dah . ■ "A shopkeeper who jipped him on a ring later turned up dead. I wouldn't be surprised if Eyvindr killed 'em. Got no proof though." — A delivery girl in Ul'dah.

P C New rumors welcome. ◢ Player Character Rumors - Anything PCs might gossip about. ■ "Rumor." — Rumormonger.

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OOC NOTES

OOC INFORMATION Player Note Mature RP welcome (including but not limited to ERP) as long as it makes sense ICly. Tell-friendly, open to questions, and walk-ups welcome! Although I’m often not IC when out questing or killing things, I’ll do my best to drop into IC if approached. Personal RP Limits If ever in doubt, ask. ■ I will roleplay themes involving sexuality, violence, drug/alcohol use, light to moderate gore/blood/torture, vulgarity, temporary injury and incapacitation, temporary imprisonment. ■ I’m looking for any steady roleplaying groups that might accommodate Eyvindr and his personality, as well as any characters open to romantic interest roles. More friends are always welcome! ■ I am not interested in roleplaying themes involving permanent character death or incapacitation, permanent disfigurement/maiming, extreme torture, or permanent imprisonment. Availability Almost all weekends, and for brief periods of time weekday evenings.

CHARACTER TIDBITS Potential Plot Hooks The following types of people may have heard of Eyvindr. These are only suggestions. If you have other ideas, feel free to send a tell! ■ Merchants and traders who work in Ul’dah, especially those that deal in magical items. ■ Regular visitors to the Quicksand in Ul’dah. ■ Fellow thaumaturges. ■ Anyone who deals with obtaining or selling illicit contraband or morally questionable goods.