Vesper Lyall
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A full moon and gunfire marked the birth of N'thaliah Xhin, who would later come to be known as Vesper Lyall. Named after an Ishgardian knight who sacrificed her rank and name for the protection of a miqo'te babe and her mother, N'thaliah lived among the Coerthan N tribe and led a simple life. Having born witness to the rapid changes of Coerthas after the Calamity, N'thaliah became used to the harsh reality of the world at a young age. Trained vigorously by her mother and elder sister, she achieved the rank of a fully-fledged huntress at the age of sixteen. When the tribe's nunh, her father, was killed in a challenge by a tia of another sect, N'thaliah thought foolishly to avenge him-- a futile plan that led to her eventual flight from Coerthas to the sanctuary of the Black Shroud. It was here that she began her metamorphosis into an adventurer-- taking on a new name and deciding to master the spear in honor of her late sister. It was within the Black Shroud that she met Asami Yamada, the one who would change her life forever. Sworn by her love for the Doman woman and by her love for the Doman's cause, N'thaliah pledged herself to the forming company known as the Order of Esper and became its famed Spymaster. Years passed and their passionate romance only bloomed further. Her heart could never have been prepared enough for the shattering truth that Asami had used her and the company to traffic Ala Mhigan children to the Empire. After a grim discovery, N'thaliah was forced to expose her lover to the Immortal Flames, which sparked a feud that could only be settled in blood. Under the guise of Vesper Lyall does N'thaliah hope to end the lives of her pursuers, her former allies and companions. One delicious murder at a time.
A girl of wild, ashen brown hair, Vesper stands only slightly above average for a female Seeker of the Sun. Her body shows signs of warfare in tiny scars that decorate her arms, legs, and torso, but they are largely faded. It is far more noticeable that she is muscular and has kept herself in good shape, though that has been deteriorating as of late due to health issues. Vesper's eyes gleam a pale green-- vivid with life. Her skin is quite pale in color, often kept concealed by clothing. A few hours of sun will only cause her to burn a dark crimson rather than tan-- an unfortunate genetic trait. Her complexion seems quite healthy otherwise, though a more keen eye might notice the perpetual shadows under her all-too-often bloodshot eyes. She strays from make up on a typical day, but has been known to indulge in common Eorzean eye shadows (particularly dark hues) or opt for tribal face paint. Rarely, she will dye her hair sunny blonde or dark auburn.
Aspects That Stand Out:
Vesper is a woman of many facets, many faces– both literally and figuratively. Having made her profession as a spymaster for several years, she has a way of fluently lying and acting. The only catch here is that she is a woman of extremes– extreme anger, extreme joy, and extreme sadness being the ruling three emotions she experiences. Her acting is passable, but when she’s emotionally invested, she finds herself slipping in her own guises and lies.
That being said, despite shrouding herself in layers of enigma, she is a good-hearted person. She follows the morals instilled upon her by the tribe she was raised in– do good, preserve your allies, and bring justice where it should be dealt. These teachings sometimes collide with her brash personality, and oftentimes, she finds herself at war with what is “correct”. Vesper picks her friends very carefully and prefers to keep them close to her. She is fiercely dedicated to her companions, willing to risk life and limb to make sure they are safe. She has a hard time sharing her feelings and her troubles with friends, however, not wanting to burden them with her problems. Because of this, she may sometimes appear aloof when it comes to serious matters, opting to deflect severe circumstances or topics with humor. She desperately fears that she will be judged for her past errors and tries to firmly keep a lid on her past. Sometimes, she takes this a bit too far out of fear. Overall, she follows the Chaotic Good archetype– although sometimes has fallen under scrutiny and question for what she considers to be “morally right”. Generally speaking, however, she tries her best to abide by the law as well as help others to the best of her ability. She has several bad habits– Vesper finds succor and relaxation in drinking, sometimes to the point where she blacks out. She occasionally dabbles in herbal medicines, but doesn’t make a habit out of it (it doesn’t “taste as good as booze” according to her). She indulges in gambling when given the chance, bonus points if she’s able to rig the game in her favor. Her depression often gets the best of her, spiking her already paranoid mind. On the worst days, she flips between not caring at all and caring too much. Signs of her anxiety are shown are on her arms, as she has a tendency to claw at herself/pick at her skin absent-mindedly when experiencing an episode. While nervous, she usually talks too much or really quickly, resulting in furthering her own embarrassment. She keeps a good portion of her feelings concealed by a snarky mask of humor. Her spy persona serves her well in that regard.
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