Arata Matsuoka

[edit] General Appearance Behavior Abilities/Skills Background Rumors Relationships Notable Events RP Hooks OOC Gallery  Arata Matsuoka Questionably Defrosting Ice Queen Gender Female Race Au Ra Clan Raen Citizenship Doman Age 24 Orientation Bisexual Marital Status Single Occupation "Scholar", novice Arcanist Nameday 28th Sun of the 5th Umbral Moon Server Balmung Wiki is a WIP! Not all tabs complete! Arata Matsuoka, known by some as Ara, was born on the 28th Sun of the 5th Umbral Moon. Arata grew up in the nation of Doma, living a peaceful enough life. However, like the other Domans, she was forced to flee to Eorzea when the Garlean Empire came and destroyed her home. A novice Arcanist and something of a scholar, Arata is best with healing magic, believing there to be 'enough people who are capable of causing hurt in this world'. While she is still learning the ways, she is competent, and it seems that she will be a strong Arcanist someday. Arata often haunts Limsa Lominsa's more scenic spots, as she enjoys looking at the ocean and hearing it while she reads. She is also sometimes seen around the Quicksand when she is feeling more talkative, though more often than not she will try and keep to herself to avoid bothering the other patrons. Otherwise, she might be out in Eorzea, doing field studies on various things. Arata doesn't mind the topic of politics, though she would prefer to read about them than debate about them. She finds the topic boring to talk about and often ends badly even if there is an effort to keep things civil. Currently not working for a Free Company, though wouldn't mind working for one dedicated to knowledge and/or magic. Arata's Inventory Arata always has a large bag at her hip so that she may carry what she needs. Last updated: January 20th, 2016 - Her grimoire, used to amplify her healing magics (and more hurtful ones, if it comes to that). - Two 'light' novels. These books are about 500 pages each, though Ara considers them 'light reading'. - An old, worn-out journal. Its pages detail her life back in Doma. - A new notebook. Its pages detail her studies, whatever they may be that day. - A pouch of cinnamon incense. - Pouches of loose-leaf tea of various flavors. She seems to enjoy the beverage. Height: 5 fulms 2 ilms Weight: 95 ponz Complexion:  Porcelain Blue Hair:  Bluish Teal with Periwinkle tips Eyes:  Light Gray with Cyan limbal rings Arata is a rather pretty Raen, blessed with very symmetrical features. She has a sharp, triangular jaw, covered in the beautiful white scales of any Raen. Her lips are thinner, as well as her nose, its bridge also hidden by her scales. Her icy gaze is angular, somewhat sultry in appearance. Her horns curve neatly around her head, coming toward her chin. Near her temples sit two small, black horns, poking out of her hair. She has bangs which sit on her brows, cut straight across. Along either side of her face rest two longer locks, the rest cut into a layered sort of bob which tapers off at the nape of her neck to meet more scales. Arata is a thin, petite Raen, not physically intimidating in the slightest. At 5 fulms and 2 ilms, however, she stands tall her her gender and race. On her thighs, twisting around her calves and onto her feet, lie more scales atop porcelain skin. Arata is incredibly pale, her skin with a faint grayish-blue tint to it. Her movements are always seeming calculated, as if every step she took was planned; as such, she keeps her head held high with an air of mystique and confidence around her. Her voice is deeper than most Auri females, and it doesn't help she tends to speak in a fairly monotone, disinterested voice. Her speech is always formal, no matter the situation, and she seems to always be thinking of what to say. Arata is incredibly inquisitive, though her tone would never give it away. She asks many questions, and expects just as many answers. If she can't find an answer, she'll simply find it later. Due to the fact that Arata's company is often books, she often smells like... well, books. However, she does burn cinnamon incense in her room (to keep that musty book-scent away!) so she can smell of cinnamon if you manage to get close enough to her. Arata is not the type to approach unless someone warrants a question. If she finds something worth asking about, she will. She doesn't express emotions very well, often speaking in a dull tone that sounds almost uninterested, though don't be fooled; she does want to talk to people, she just isn't the best at it most times. She will ask many, many questions, and will not be satisfied until they are all answered to the best of the person's ability. She often criticizes others on their actions, saying that 'perhaps you should not have done that in the first place' even if the event was necessary. In the case that Arata finds one intriguing enough to speak with again, she will make a point to talk to them again, if only to bombard them with more questions. She will begin to open herself up more, showing a better amount of emotion. She begins to grasp what the person considers to be a joke and will laugh or smile at what she deems the right times. She may be an odd friend, but she is loyal enough, despite her odd demeanor. Flaws ❅ Hard to read her emotions. Reserved with them. ❅ Doesn't trust others very easily. ❅ Lacks empathy. Fears ❅ Falling in love too quickly. ❅ Bad thunderstorms. ❅ Pain, be it emotional or physical. Talents ❅ Some things your character is good at. ❅ ❅ Quirks ❅ When she assumes incorrectly or says something funny on accident, she will quickly try to make it seem like she meant to say whatever was correct or funny. (It's obvious she didn't.) ❅ She doesn't drink because she is very much a lightweight, and she gets clingy, which she finds embarrassing. ❅ She likes working with clockwork and things like it. The challenge and precision needed to dismantle and put these things back together is fun to her. Preferences Hobbies ❅ Studying and reading about... a lot of things. ❅ Origami, though she is only decent at it. ❅ Sometimes she paints, though she doesn't think she's all that great. Likes ❅ The cold in general. Wants to visit Ishgard. ❅ Tea, even if it is hot. ❅ Cinnamon! The scent, the taste... anything. Dislikes ❅ The heat, even if she does wear that oversized coat of hers in Ul'dah... ❅ People that try and seduce her right off the bat. ❅ Thunderstorms. She is afraid of them. Favorites ❅ Favorite Color: Ice Blue ❅ Favorite Food: Cinnamon Buns ❅ Favorite Drink: Cinnamon Tea ❅ Favorite Scent: Cinnamon ❅ Favorite Place: Anywhere she can see and hear the ocean An optional blurb about how your character looks and behaves during combat. Weapons What weapons your character typically carries and how proficient they are with them. Magic What you character knows about magic, or is good at. Crafting What your character is good at, or interested in. Birth and childhood (0-10) Your character's life as a child. Teen Years Your character's life as a teenager. Adulthood About your character's adulthood, pre- or post-Calamity. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! Some of these rumors may be untrue or greatly exaggerated. Common Rumors (Easily overheard) ■ "Insert rumor here." ~Person ■ "Insert rumor here." ~Person ■ "Insert rumor here." ~Person Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear) ■ "Insert rumor here." ~Person ■ "Insert rumor here." ~Person ■ "Insert rumor here." ~Person Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard) ■ "Insert rumor here." ~Person ■ "Insert rumor here." ~Person ■ "Insert rumor here." ~Person PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players) ■ "Insert rumor here." ~Name ■ "Insert rumor here." ~Name ■ "Insert rumor here." ~Name Relationship Status Legend 💑 In a Relationship – ♥ Romantic Attraction – ♥ Physical Attraction – ♥ Platonic Love – $ Business – ☠ Deceased – ● Good – ● Poor – ● Neutral – 🔃 Unsure – 🔒 Trust Family These are mostly backstory-related relationships. List of Family Members Expand Katsuyo Matsuoka, Mother. (???) Arata’s Thoughts: WIP WIP Expand Uchiyuki Matsuoka, Father. (???) Arata’s Thoughts: WIP WIP Non-Family Listed here are the non-family characters, both PC and NPC, that Arata has interacted with enough or in such a way for her to form a opinion about them. Please don't take personal offense if your character isn't listed here, or how the interaction or relationship is described. If you wish to be added here, simply ask! Last Updated: 1/18/2016. List of Non-Family Relations Expand Roark Vasko, The Postman. (●) Arata’s Thoughts: "I do not quite understand what drew you to me when we met, but you seem to be a good man." WIP Expand O'kihp Tia, "Chip". (●) Arata’s Thoughts: "It is likely for the best that I got you away from that woman when I did. I should likely be keeping an eye on you..." WIP Expand Kamaka Leo, Conjuring Xaela. (●) Arata’s Thoughts: "You think I am pretty, which is nice. And you are also kind. I hope to speak with you again." WIP Dates are included mostly for me so I can keep track of things. However, feel free to use them as references for character journals. Notable events are divided into arcs, so that you can easily find new info on each arc. Expand An Example Organizational Tab Expand (1/1-1/2) An Example Table (Status: Complete) (Who was Involved: Person 1, Person 2) Write about your important event here. (Credit is due to Endel Blanche for the idea to add in this tab!) Optional tab. Remove if you don't want. Here, you can put in little 'hooks' for your character - easy conversation starters so that people might find it easier to walk up to you. What I am looking for/interested in: Here, you should put things you are looking for, such as romance arcs, long-term RP parters, etc. What I will NOT RP: Here, you should put things you're either not looking for or uncomfortable with RPing. Links: Any links you feel are important for people to see, like journals, can be linked in this section. Tropes: Optional section. Remove if you don't want. 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