Eyvindr Koltrast
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EYVINDR KOLTRAST
BLACKBIRD
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Eyvindr Koltrast
■ COMMON NICKNAME... Vin, Vinny ■ 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... Pursuing Someone... |
■ RESIDENCE... Ul'dah ■ GRAND COMPANY... Maelstrom ■ FREE COMPANY... Outriders ■ PATRON DEITY... Rhalgr ■ OCCUPATIONS... Thaumaturge, Merchant ■ CHOCOBO... Vitorn ■ OTHER PETS... Tabby Cat (“Sunset“) ■ TV TROPE... Wild Card ■ ALIGNMENT... Chaotic Neutral |
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A bastard born to a Ul’dah whore and a philandering merchant, Eyvindr grew up in the part of Ul’dah that most people try to forget exists.
Although his mother attempted to contact his father once she learned she was with child, the man expressed zero interest in her condition and in his future child’s life – expressly ordering her to never contact him or his family again. He paid Eyvindr’s mother a paltry sum of gil and instructed her to “deal with the problem permanently”.
Not having the heart to end the pregnancy, she gave birth to Eyvindr, naming him after her grandfather that she had been so dearly close to as a child and young girl. The madam of the whorehouse she was employed by gave her some time off to care for the new child, but it was not for long. He was raised in that whorehouse, a ramshackle building at the dead-end of an alley, directly across from a disreputable and chaotic tavern.
Eyvindr’s youth was a strange and tumultuous time. He was not just raised by his mother, but by all the girls of the house, as they would take turns watching him when his mother was “busy”. The women would fawn over him, praising his every accomplishment and pouring on the compliments.
Though Eyvindr was never left wanting for attention or affection, he was still exposed to the darker side of this life. He witnessed countless episodes of the women being abused by customers, spat on by passerbys in the street, mocked by city officials, and heard all their woes about their lack of money, respect, and a future. In this environment, Eyvindr has come to see everything reduced to being a commodity – time, bodies, even dignity can be bought and sold if the price is right.
Eyvindr never did meet his biological father, though he heard a little about him from his mother. He was a wealthy merchant with a reputation for sleeping around, disregarding the feelings of his unattractive but wealthy wife. Eyvindr has never made contact with the man, but believes he may be dead.
Eyvindr’s mother passed away only a few months prior to the Calamity from an unknown sickness that left her weak and bedridden.
HISTORY
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. When not dressing for adventure or battle, he has taken to wearing luxurious clothing made of fine materials – silk, velvet, and soft leather, all in dark or rich colors. He never leaves his residence without his long cowl and robe tucked away in his pack, 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. Each hand bears at least three rings and each wrist a varying number of thin bracelets. The jewelry doesn’t seem to have any sentimental value as he rotates between pieces every few days.
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.
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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.
BACKGROUND
A bastard born to a Ul’dah whore and a philandering merchant, Eyvindr grew up in the part of Ul’dah that most people try to forget exists.
Although his mother attempted to contact his father once she learned she was with child, the man expressed zero interest in her condition and in his future child’s life – expressly ordering her to never contact him or his family again. He paid Eyvindr’s mother a paltry sum of gil and instructed her to “deal with the problem permanently”.
Not having the heart to end the pregnancy, she gave birth to Eyvindr, naming him after her grandfather that she had been so dearly close to as a child and young girl. The madam of the whorehouse she was employed by gave her some time off to care for the new child, but it was not for long. He was raised in that whorehouse, a ramshackle building at the dead-end of an alley, directly across from a disreputable and chaotic tavern.
Eyvindr’s youth was a strange and tumultuous time. He was not just raised by his mother, but by all the girls of the house, as they would take turns watching him when his mother was “busy”. The women would fawn over him, praising his every accomplishment and pouring on the compliments.
Though Eyvindr was never left wanting for attention or affection, he was still exposed to the darker side of this life. He witnessed countless episodes of the women being abused by customers, spat on by passerbys in the street, mocked by city officials, and heard all their woes about their lack of money, respect, and a future. In this environment, Eyvindr has come to see everything reduced to being a commodity – time, bodies, even dignity can be bought and sold if the price is right.
Eyvindr never did meet his biological father, though he heard a little about him from his mother. He was a wealthy merchant with a reputation for sleeping around, disregarding the feelings of his unattractive but wealthy wife. Eyvindr has never made contact with the man, but believes he may be dead.
Eyvindr’s mother passed away only a few months prior to the Calamity from an unknown sickness that left her weak and bedridden.
Just Another Mage
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Preparing for the End
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Recent Times
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RELATIONSHIPS
♥ Family – ☀ Platonic – ∞ Involved – ღ Romantic – ♡ Passionate –❣ Physical – ♦ Friend – ★ Acquaintance – $ Business – ✝ Deceased – ✔ Positive – ✖ Negative – ● Neutral – � Unsure – ☠ Enemy
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RUMORS
The truthfulness, accuracy, and veracity of these rumors cannot be confirmed. ◢ Common Rumors - Easily overheard rumors to use freely.
◢ Uncommon Rumors - Use sparingly.
◢ Rare Rumors - Sensitive rumors. Ask before using!
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New rumors welcome. ◢ Player Character Rumors - Anything PCs might gossip about.
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Other
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GALLERY
OOC NOTES
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.
Availability Almost all weekends, and for brief periods of time weekday evenings. |
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!
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