Joshua Carlyle

Joshua Carlyle
"Care to test your luck? Heads, I win—tails, you lose."
Gambler
Gender	Male
Race	Hyur
Clan	Midlander
Citizenship	Ul'Dah
Server	Mateus
Age	28
Height	Above average
Weight	Average
Profession	Gambler, Traveler, Mercenary, Journeyman...
Patron Deity	Oschon
Server	Mateus

Appearance

Joshua stands a bit taller than the average Midlander, at least for his age, and can usually be found wearing a ragged green outfit, well worn from his days as a traveler. His long red hair is kept in check (somewhat) under a green wedge cap, kept in much nicer condition than the rest of his outfit. When he frequents the Gold Saucer, however, he puts on a finery won from the Saucer itself, looking a cut above most in that garb.

History

Sorry, friend, but that's something you'll have to find out... At the toss of a coin, perhaps?

Personality

Joshua is a very roguish, casual, and carefree person. He's also rather cunning, enough so that he can cheat without getting noticed (most of the time at least). He believes in luck more than ability, and is much too carefree about his job, willing to switch sides if the pay is good enough (citing it as "just business, nothing personal"). He's a bit of a flirt, however, and despite his jovial and carefree attitude, Joshua is very loyal, genuinely kind, caring, calm, and composed on and (mostly) off the battlefield.

Affiliations and Known Associates

Currently working under contract for The Stalwart Embers, a newly formed Free Company of adventurers.

Characteristics

• Nicknames: Josh
• Age: 28
  • Nameday: 6th of the Fourth Umbral Moon
• Gender: Male
  • Sexuality: Bisexual
  • Marital Status: Single, but entertaining the idea
• Alignment: Chaotic / Good
• Height: Above average
• Weight: Average
• Body: Slim, athletic
• Hair: Deep red, natural
• Eyes: Red, natural but unusual
• Skin: White, visible tan
• Clothing: Depending on his locale, one of two outfits: ragged green traveler's tunic and steel-toed boots or fine gambler's attire from the Gold Saucer.

Likes

• Gambling
• Traveling
• Making new friends

Dislikes

• Rude individuals
• Amoral violence
• Culls that break the Code

Areas of Expertise

• Martial: Quick on his feet, quick with his blades and fists, and hiding more than just trick coins up his sleeves.
• Crafting: He has some basic knowledge of weaving, but if his outfit is anything to go by, he doesn't use it much.
• Other: He's quick to leave his and others' fates up to luck, but isn't afraid to make his own "luck".

Strengths

• Quick on his feet and quick with his tongue.
• Possesed of the skills befitting a high-ranking member of the Rogues' Guild, from blending into the shadows to assassination. Skilled swordsman.
• Skilled with his fists, not nearly so as any monk worth their salt, but enough to handle himself.
• Loyal to those he considers close friends, though he may not show it entirely.

Weaknesses

• A born gambler who can't resist taking a risk for a potential payoff.
• Seems to be apathetic to certain plights, unless offered sufficient pay.
• Can't say no to a pretty face.

Other Notes

Quirks

Will more often than not start a conversation with a stranger by offering a game of chance.

Equipment

Joshua carries several dozen fake coins with either two heads or two tails in pouches on the inside of his coat, a small slashing dagger always hidden on his belt, a pair of two much larger steel blades found commonly in the hands of rogues, a steel falchion, and a decorated iron buckler.

Rumours

Common rumours

• Joshua's coin flips are rigged, and he uses fake gil with either two heads or two tails.

Known Haunts

You might have run into or otherwise know Joshua from:

• Joshua is a mercenary, and anyone who's sought the services of a hired blade may have found themselves hiring him.
• Joshua frequents the Quicksand and the Gold Saucer, and can be found in either if not working.
• Joshua is secretly (or not-so-secretly, sometimes) a member of the Rogues' Guild, and if ye be a cull what's broken the Code, there's a good chance he'll 'ave mulled you and bitten back what ye bit.

OOC Inspirations

Joshua from Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones