Small of stature with a toned, lithe figure, the mannerisms in which Es'mena holds herself make up for what she lacks in height and weight. She usually stands strong and always with her chin held high, her green eyes sparking with curiosity or interest as she keenly keeps a tab on her surroundings. Long, thick, bright auburn tresses rest over her shoulders and down her back, remaining mainly loose save for a bit tucked back around her ears, which are almost always flicking this way or that. Her skin is soft and sun-kissed, a tell-tale sign of time spent on the deck of a ship, on sea or on air.
She smiles often when business is mentioned, but it is almost always tight and with a very obvious effort behind it. Her laughter is the same, should it be done for the sake of making an extra gil or two. However, should she smile or laugh and the cause be genuine, both are said to be infectious and light on the air, illuminating her features to something more soft than what is normally present.
Her age is difficult to decipher by looks alone, but she holds the air of youth about her, her tenacity and driven nature holding much energy behind it. She is also skilled with her tongue, not only able to speak many languages, but also to hide insults by weaving them throughout compliments. Another skill of conversation is to always keep the topic on the person she is with, expertly avoiding any attempts to get to know her better. Who would want to do that, after all?
Scars & Markings: Several little cuts, burns, and bullet marks litter her body, but none are particularly noteworthy. The most visible is a small cut over the bridge of her nose.
Voice: Holding a strange amalgamation of accents, making her difficult to place, her voice itself is feminine but laced with a rasp that is customary for those that shout often.
Es’mena’s personality varies depending on many factors. For those that she has little interest in or offer little to her, she is indifferent towards. She is quick to wave them off or dismiss them, giving her a label of rude. However, for those that have a chance of being a customer either by way of a business partner or a passenger, she is quick to become charismatic if not pushy to have her way be the only way.
One thing that can be agreed upon no matter who is asked, she is fiercely driven and loyal to those that have earned a place on her crew.
I am not cruel, only truthful.
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Gil
Business
Cheap Wine
Fishing
Ships
The sea
Books
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Dependency
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Nosy people
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Failure
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Death
Trivia
Favorite Food: Fish
Favorite Drink: Wine
Favorite Color: Teal
Color Key
♥ In A Relationship: Es’mena is romantically involved with this character.
♥ Romantic Attraction: Es’mena is romantically interested in this character.
♥ Sexual Attraction Es’mena is physically interested in this character.
♥ Platonic Love/Family: Es’emena considers this person family.
♦ Friend: Es’mena considers this person her friend.
♦ Friendly Acquaintance: Es’mena considers this person mostly friendly, or as an ally.
● Good Standing: Es’mena has no specific feelings about this character, however they left a good impression.
● Neutral: Es’mena has no specific feelings about this character.
● Bad Standing: Es’mena has no specific feelings about this character, however they left a bad impression.
♠ Dislike: Es’mena doesn't consider this person a friend, and will talk if needed, but try to avoid them.
♠ Hate: Es’mena consider this person an annoyance, and will try to avoid them. Conflict can happen.
♠ Fear: Es’mena is terrified by this character, and will try to avoid them at all cost.
♠ Rivalry: Es’mena consider this person a rival, and will try to initiate conflict every time she gets to meet them.
♥ Family Member: This character is related by blood to Es’mena.
✔ Business: This character is either an Es’mena's employer, employee, or coworker.
✖ Deceased: This character has passed away.
?Hidden Feelings/Unknown: This character has one of all the color keys above, but Es’mena isn't fully aware of it yet.
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Positive/Friendly RP Hooks
■ Of the Skies Accustomed to flying? Perhaps you have heard of the Runner, a mid-sized airship that is known for transporting goods as well as passengers. With a modest crew of 20-30, the Runner is a comfortable form of transportation, though the captain is a bit stringent on where people may wander when not in their cabins. Perhaps you or someone you know has flown on the Runner for business or pleasure.
■ Black Market If you are accustomed to smuggling rings and know how to keep your voice down, perhaps you are aware that some (okay, most) of the goods that the Runner transports are not exactly legal. Hidden beneath its passengers and legal cargo, there is often something a little less legal…and a little more profitable. Thankfully, the ship, crew, and captain all seem to be very, very good at keeping these items hidden and off the books.
Negative/Hostile RP Hooks
■ A Salty Past A pirate or a particularly savvy sea-faring individual might recognize the name of the airship captain. Black-listed from the majority of pirate organizations for heinous crimes against her own, one of the most-quoted crimes is that she lead a mutiny and killed her captain, but ultimately failed, thwarted by the second. Since then, she has not returned to the seas.
Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under the Player Character category!
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◢ Common Rumors - Easily overheard. Use these freely!
■ "Twelve, that woman? She'll talk your ear off to avoid answerin' a question. Don't even try." -- Shopkeeper, Ul'dah
■ "Pretty smile, that one. But something doesn't feel too right about her. I don't know about these sorts of things, but I don't really trust her." -- Waitress, Ul'dah
■ "Nice ass." -- Drunken Bar Patron, Limsa Lominsa
◢ Uncommon Rumors -A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first!
■ "Don't let her suggest a price. She'll undercut you to death. And you won't know any better, neither." -- Ex-business partner
■ "Ever wonder how she got that airship'a'hers? Yeah, so do I. But all paperwork is legal, so I just do what I'm paid for." -- Airship Landing Authority, Ul'dah
■ "I heard her play the mandolin once. I swear! She wasn't half bad either. I don't know why she doesn't play it more often." -- Female patron, Gridania
◢ Rare Rumors -Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using!
■ "Heard she wasn't always on the air. Heard she can't go back to the sea. S'what I heard." -- Drunken Bar Patron, Limsa Lominsa
■ "I think she used to dance. Didn't seem too happy about it though." -- Seeker Dancer, Ul'dah
■ "That hat'a'hers ain't the only thing that's red. Blood all over those pretty lil' hands'a'hers." -- Ship Captain, Limsa Lominsa
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◢ Player Character Rumors -Feel free to add rumors of your own!
■ "Well, -I- heard she made Black Jack cry -- no, no, it's totally true! She swooped in and stole business from him and he was soooo fluffed that he went home and wept and drank until he passed out! She's amazing, a powerhouse, a -- a-- a HURR-- wait, you're not going to put my name to this, are you?" Definitley-Not C'liri Vahnis
■ "She has th' best legs around all of Ul'dah. I love watchin' her leave. A pretty, spicy thing ... but greedy when it comes t' business. She's lucky she's pretty. Tch." Vasir'li Solhu
■ "Es'mena is the best Captain, air or sky or sea. She's a handy one with her words and her weapons, and you'd best remember it, else you'll have a few others to help beat in the lesson." E'leyna Summerstorm
Stories are not necessarily in chronological order.
Cheap Wine Context: Afterthoughts following a tavern night spent with an old 'acquaintance'.
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Songs used to set a mood, lyrics may not reflect the views of my character. Please mind your speakers when clicking the links.
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Personal RP Limits
■ I will play mature content and themes (violence, sexuality, drug / alcohol use) as long as they're logical in a plot-driven encounter. Coarse and excessive language. Temporary injury and incapacitation. Temporary imprisonment. Most walk-up encounters.
■ Ask about long-term and/or permanent injury and disfigurement. Long-term captivity or imprisonment.
■ I won't play permanent character death.
Disclaimer
■ If an aspect of RP makes you uncomfortable in a scene we're playing, please send me a /tell, letting me know. Communication is very important, more important than potentially keeping immersion.
Links Out
Links that lead off the wiki, but are technically relevant to the character.