Cain Locke

Cain Locke
Race	Hyur
Clan	Midlander
Citizenship	Ul'dah
Age	18
Height	5'9"
Nameday	28th Sun of the 5th Umbral Moon
Occupation	Thaumaturge
Likes	Observing people, reading, winning an argument, snarky humour
Dislikes	Belittlement, hasty and/or boorish individuals, feelings of inadequacy

Cain Locke is an ambitious youngster studying Thaumaturgy at the Arrzaneth Ossuary.

Appearance

Cain is average height for a male Midlander and sinewy, and he doesn't have any features which would catch special attention unless his androgynous looks can be considered such. His attire depends on the time of the day and his current task - loose robes when doing Thaumaturgy business and more practical clothes when going out to relax - but he tends keep his hair in a braided ponytail on all occasions and usually carries a notebook and a quill with him. Despite his otherwise meticulous appearance, he can sometimes be seen with eyebags: a telltale of a night spent reading instead of sleeping.

History

A native of Thanalan, Cain used to live in the Silver Bazaar until the Calamity. His parents were not terribly well-off and earned their living from a combination of fishing and menial labour, and approximately five years ago they disappeared with seemingly no trace. This left Cain with no family, and the pre-teen moved onto Ul'dah and lived on the streets for a few years. Friends were few and the constant struggle for survival exhausting, and Cain found himself visiting the Arrzaneth Ossuary for both shelter during nights and a sliver of hope that things would take a turn for better - in afterlife if not before.

One day, the Thaumaturges of the Ossuary took interest in Cain and noticed that he had quite impressive aetherial capacities, which prompted them to invite the youngster to study their art and join the Order of Nald'thal. Cain accepted the offer with no second thoughts, deciding to dedicate himself to his studies in order to acquire knowledge and power and make a place for himself.

Currently

Cain is still continuing his studies at the Ossuary and honing his skills as a Thaumaturge. His main pursuit seems to be acquiring knowledge (and with it, power), and he sometimes visits various vendors in Ul'dah in search for books which might catch his interest. Nevertheless, living in Ul'dah isn't free, which is why Cain occasionally takes tasks from others and even runs errands for them to earn his living. While he prefers using his mind, he does have a good pair of feet, after all.

Roleplay Hooks

• As an Ul'dahn Thaumaturge, Cain is part of the Order of Nald'thal, though doesn't probably serve an important role (yet).
• Cain quite often borrows or buys books, especially if they are related to magic. Some of them may not have been legally procured.
• Back when he was a street urchin, Cain did all sorts of things to support himself, including pickpocketing. Some of his victims might still recognize him and bear a grudge.
• Cain earns part of his living (or some additional pocket gil) from doing odd jobs though they seldom include tough manual labour.