Zigovali Rigovali

Zigovali Rigovali
Gender	Male
Race	Lalafell
Clan	Dunesfolk
Citizenship	Ul'Dahn
Age	22
Marital Status	Single
Occupation	"Oratory Virtuoso Extraordinaire"
Guardian	Oschon, the Wanderer
Nameday	29th Sun of the 6th Astral Moon

Zigovali Rigovali is an Ul'Dahn lalafell from the Silver Bazaar, a chronic charmer, and an aspiring arcanist adept at alliteration. A member of the Pathfinders and a self-proclaimed "oratory virtuoso", Zigovali prides himself on his quick wits and energetic spirit.

Appearance

Zigovali stands three fulms high, with long black and dark brown hair, dark skin, and bright golden eyes. He is most often seen wearing brightly-colored asymmetrical outfits with a red bandana, and wearing bright red painted lines and dots under his eyes. He enjoys wearing whatever jewelry he can find (most of it inexpensive tin or copper).

Personality

Zigovali is an outspoken and verbose individual, peppering conversations with bursts of alliteration and long words. His ego more than makes up for what he lacks in size, though any fabrications are quickly dashed by his readily apparent inexperience.

While his inexperience surely gets the best of him, he is excellent at using his apparent ignorance to mask his razor sharp mind, ever crafting and searching for plans and schemes to utilize at a moment's notice. Zigovali is never without some sort of plan or idea, even if that plan only occurred to him seconds ago.

The man is renown, if not notorious, for his tendency to shamelessly flirt with nearly any and every woman he meets. Usually his advances are met with amused avoidance at best, or blunt rejection at worst; either way, he takes it in stride. The only time he truly struggles is when his advances actually work, and the opposite party starts showing interest in him. He is quick to blush, and quicker to flee.

Zigovali prides himself on his quick wits, charming eloquence, and boundless optimism to help him through whatever he may encounter, in addition to his surprisingly innate arcane abilities. His greatest setback is his lack of forethought; he speaks nearly as quickly as he thinks, leaving him little time for deliberation and getting him into trouble as soon as his quick thinking lets him escape it.

Tendencies

Likes

• Flirting
• Alliteration
• Good stories
• Red bandanas

Dislikes

• Pessimism
• Combat
• Fighting among friends
• Long silences

Talents

• Quick wits
• Improvisation skills
• Swift learning

History

Childhood

Zigovali was born in the Silver Bazaar to Ziziva Ziva, a Dunesfolk dancer and rogue, and Davali Rigovali, a Plainsfolk peddler and arcanist, on the 29th Sun of the Sixth Astral Moon in the year 1557 of the Sixth Astral Era. Due to the Rigovali family's poverty, nearly all of Zigovali's education came from his father's improvised lessons and his mother's stories. Zigovali does not remember much of his early childhood, but clearly recalls the financial troubles his parents endured throughout his life, leading to their joining the Immortal Flames Grand Company to attempt to cover expenses. Zigovali himself attempted to scrounge together gil however he could, performing odd and sometimes illicit jobs for anyone he could find.

The Garlean Invasion and The Calamity

Upon the VIIth Legion's invasion of Eorzea, Zigovali's parents were needed by the Immortal Flames more frequently, and he often found himself living at home alone while they were away. On the occasions his parents returned home, he sought to lift their spirits as much as possible, and the last few years leading up to the Calamity were both the happiest and saddest times of Zigovali's childhood.

Ziziva and Davali were both slain in the Battle of Carteneau. Zigovali did not learn of his parents' deaths until over a week later, when an Immortal Flames representative delivered the news.

Post-Calamity

Only days after receiving news of his parents' deaths, Zigovali was forced to abandon his childhood home with whatever he could carry, selling several family heirlooms in the process. First traveling to Ul'Dah, Zigovali relegated himself to the alleys with other refugees, turning to petty crime on many occasions to make ends meet. Zigovali attempted to emulate his mother's storytelling to entertain the refugees around him free of charge, or the patrons of various Thanalan taverns for gil.

Zigovali managed to keep but a single family heirloom: his mother's crimson silk bandana. He is almost never seen without it.

Present

Several years after the Calamity, Zigovali's travels finally took him beyond the borders of Thanalan, and brought him into contact with new friends and allies. Greatest among these are Ayla Thatcher, a Gridanian bard and writer, and The Pathfinders, a Free Company he'd stumbled upon by accident.

Miscellaneous

RUMORS Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! ◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard) ■ "That lil' Lalafell can't seem to shut his mouth for even a minute. I don't get why people put up with 'im." -- a sailor in Limsa Lominsa ■ "He tells such interesting stories! Such an adorable little thing." -- a swooning maiden ■ "I've seen him reading a book--upside-down! Either he's a very good reader, or he can't at all." -- a Gridanian conjurer ◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear) ■ "For all his talk? Little thing's never even touched a woman. Hells, I've seen him run from 'em." -- a patron at the Drowning Wench ■ "One time, I saw him runnin' from Brass Blades through the Ruby Road Exchange. I dunno what was goin' on, but my guess is: he did somethin' stupid." -- a roegadyn traveler ◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard) ■ "I've seen him in the Quicksand, spinning tales and trying to woo maidens. Yet I've also seen him along Pearl Lane, talking to a couple men of unsavory sorts. That man is hiding something; he's like two sides of a gil." -- an Ul'Dahn merchant ◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from other players' characters) Feel free to add any rumors your characters may have said about Zigovali! ■ "He is a smooth talker, even if he is completely hopeless with women." -- Rhela Aliapoh, fellow Pathfinder and Conjurer ■ "He puts on a good show of confidence, but I don't think it's real. It will be someday, though, I know it!" -- Ayla Thatcher, Gridanian Bard ■ "He's so cuuuuuute! Ah wanna take him home and dress him up in a cute outfit an' put him wit' mah stuffed toys!" --Randis Rembrandt, fellow Pathfinder and Paladin. ■ "Zigovali. Has quite a way with words, this one, yes. The way he weaves them are sure to bring a smile and a blush to anyone's face, but whether it be a blessing or curse is yet to be determined. I pray his liver is as strong as his tongue." (/Zigovali. /Wordsmith. /Easily flustered when confronted directly. /Otherwise, good-natured. /Even though he threw a book at me and forced a critical error.) -- Rainusi Myshkol, fellow Pathfinder, and AME, her accompaniment node ■ "I think he's very clever. He's talkative and has an impressive vocabulary... a-and he seems to most like putting it to use when complimenting people, which I suppose isn't a bad thing." --Shoshopu Shopu, Lalafellin arcanist ■ "It isn't often you see one with such an unyielding drive. His desire to do well is palpable, energetic speech and well thought words doing a fine job of presenting his ambition. I do believe he needs to realize just how fast he should take his endeavors." Eddard Holt, Officer of the Pathfinders ■ "Someone should teach him to think before he acts. He'll lose his head sooner or later if he doesn't shape up." --Natsumi Yatsurugi, Auri dark knight ■ "Oh, dear Zigo. I've never seen someone quite like him. He's like...a pressurized ball of energy that threatens to explode everywhere at once. I think helping him focus it might be one of the best ways I could help him. " Madison Brookstone, Officer of the Pathfinders ■ " Zigo is an absolute joy to be around. Though he talks a big game towards the womenfolk he is truly inexperienced in romantic situations. Aside from all that he is a gifted scholar and is quickly rising in skill and ability...to be honest he may be the best I know. " Nataru Rahz, fellow Pathfinder and Relic hunter

RELATIONS ♥ Romantic Interest    ♥ Platonic Love     ● Good Standing     ● Poor Standing ♥ Shoshopu Shopu : A Lalafellin arcanist of great skill whom Zigovali met at a Runestone competition. What began as a friendship and mentorship quickly evolved into a romantic interest--one that involves a great deal of each flustering the other. Zigovali takes a great deal of pleasure in charming Shoshopu, while also staying unwaveringly loyal and respectful of her. ♥ [[ ]] : ● Ayla Thatcher : A Hyuran bard from Gridania that, while quick to reject Zigovali's advances, became a fast friend. She taught him how to read and write Eorzean--a skill he acquired rapidly. She has grown to become a very close friend, mentor, and confidant to Zigovali, and she is often the first person he'll run to for advice. ● [[ ]] :

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Footnotes

Some parts taken from a template by Bancroft Gairn.

Theme Song: Collective Soul - "Precious Declaration"

Character Inspirations: Varric Tethras and Zorro. Also heavily derived from my most highly developed OC, Zigo Ivali.

TV Tropes: The Charmer, Guile Hero, Lovable Rogue, Non-Action Guy, Obfuscating Stupidity, The Storyteller.

Lives his life in a perpetual Indy Ploy, and speaks with Added Alliterative Appeal.