Liam Connor
 Liam Connor
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| Gender | Male |
| Race | Hyur |
| Clan | Midlander |
| Citizenship | Limsa Lominsa |
| Age | Early 30s |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Deity | Halone, The Fury |
| Aligment | Chaotic Good |
| Occupation | Fighter |
| Server | Balmung |
Contents
Background
Liam was raised by his blacksmith father after complications during birth killed his mother. His childhood was spent helping his father, which greatly increased his stamina and strength as well as giving him a high pain tolerance. It was not a pleasant childhood since his father often blamed him for the death of his mother and beat him near daily in drunken rages. Liam had no friends and was often shut away. When he wasn't drinking, Liam' s father taught him a little sword play, and it was during one of these lessons that Liam received the twin scars on his cheeks. When he was older, his father's drunken rages became so violent that Liam nearly didn't make it to his fifteenth year. Fortunately, his father's heart gave out and he was free of the old man, but not the damage he had caused.
He traveled for a while in his teenage years, joining ship crews in Limsa Lominsa to earn coin. Due to his lonely upbringing, he became socially inept, often hindering his ability to interact with people. He left Limsa and traveled to Ul'dah where some Brass Blades took exception to his cold attitude. He would've been in trouble had Rick Fairchild not been passing by and talked him out of it. After a bit of time and talking Rick became his first true friend.
He started training at the Gladiator's Guild soon after and met a woman with whom he fell in love with. She disappeared not long after they started dating and hasn't been seen or heard from since. Liam seems to have moved on from this, but he also shut down emotionally and has a harder time than before talking to people.
Appearance
He keeps his white hair long out of sheer laziness. His eyes are black and two scars run down his cheeks. His body is covered in scars from various fights, and he wears each one without regret.
He prefers comfortable clothing that allows him easy movement. He has grown attached to a black coat and thigh boots with dark glasses over his eyes, but doesn't give much thought to what pants or shirt he wears. He is rarely seen in armor because he feels it's too restricting.
Personality
Though he may seem distant and cold, it is just his lack of social skills. He tends to be very blunt and straightforward and this sometimes makes him seem insensitive. He picks up most of his habits from other people, watching them interact, but he doesn't quite grasp the feelings and reasons behind then. He comes off as slightly naive. Truely, he is a soft hearted person and very self-sacrificing when it comes to those he holds dear. He is very impulsive, and says the first thing that comes to mind on most occasions.
Liam also possesses a strict set of morals. He will rarely strike a woman or child unless provoked. He never drinks liquor, but will pretend to do so if offered some. He shows affection to his few close friends by patting their heads, and is willing to help anyone who asks with no questions asked.
Religion
As a follower of Halone th Fury, he is always ready to fight. He believes her rage gets channeled into him when he blacks out in his berserk rage. He prays at the Sanctum of the Twelve or her shrine whenever he is in the area, but does not actively seek them.
Quirks
- Though not very expressive most of the time, he does raise a single eyebrow briefly when he is curious or disbelieving. He has recently developed the habit it tilting his head slightly, as a result of being around Rick. When nervous or embarrassed, he will shift from one foot to the other. He also has a thing for sweets and carries cookies to munch on. He is fascinated by Miqo'te ears, though he has recently developed a small fear of them due to two near death experiences at the hands of one. He has a terrible time remembering names, too. He will remember faces and oftentimes give people nicknames if he wants to remember them.
Positive & Negative traits
Positive traits
- Loyal, kind, protective, self-sacrificing
Negative traits
- Socially inept, blunt, slow to trust, self-punishing
(TBC)
Combat
Talk leads to traps, or so Liam believes (and seen through Rick's tactics). Liam will jump into battle without hesitation if he sees an opening. The only time he is able to read people is in the midst of a fight, where he can assess his enemy quickly and accurately. His reflexes are honed and he is able to react quickly to any situation. He is skilled in all martial arts in varying degrees, but he prefers using a sword and shield. He is strong and tends to heal quickly, partially due to some innate magic. While it happens mostly without his control, he has gained the ability to activate it if he concentrates hard enough, and can even sometimes use his magic on others, though it is very weak. He is able to ignore pain to the point that he can be seriously injured and keep fighting until his body shuts down. It is both a blessing and a curse.
On the downside, he will often get tunnel vision and focus solely on what he deems the most dangerous target. When he is pushed too far, he will go into a blind, berserk rage. He reacts through instinct and will not stop until the threat is eliminated or he is killed. It is at these moments when he is at his strongest, but also his most vulnerable since he will often take unnecessary damage to pursue his foe.
He keeps his weapons stored in the aether with some magic he picked up from some unknown source, possibly his missing girlfriend. He can summon them to his hands at will, but if he is berserk he is unable to concentrate on keeping them and they tend to disappear back into the aether.
Likes & Dislikes
Likes
- Sweets
- Miqo'te ears
Dislikes
- Alcohol
Family & Relationships (NPCs)
William Connor - Not exactly a model father, he spent most of his time drowning in a bottle or ordering Liam to do chores. He was a blacksmith of little renown, and possibly would've abandoned Liam as a baby, save for the fact that the boy was the last remnant of his mother. Instead of celebrating Liam's birth, William spent every year on that day mourning his wife's death. He gave Liam the scars on his cheeks and died when Liam was a teenager.
Relationships (other RPCs)
- Please note that the relationship standing may be subject to change as the story progresses. Also note that if your name isn't here and you feel it should be, please send me a /tell and I'll fix that.
Positive Standing
Rick Fairchild - His first real friend, they met under unusual circumstances. Rick saved him from getting into a fight with the Brass Blades and has stuck by his side since. Though Rick is a trouble magnet, Liam always has his back. Liam calls him Mr. Trouble, as well as a few other not so nice names when he's annoyed with Rick.
Krys'a Lyrabhe - Liam met this Miqo'te when Rick asked him to protect Krys from being killed. Though they ended up getting into a brawl that first day, Liam counts Krys among his friends and is willing to help him. He may be developing feelings of affection toward this Miqo'te but is too unsure of himself to act. Though they got into another fight, they seem to have made amends. Somehow, Krys earned the nickname Furball. While Liam doesn't see it as an insult, others might think it is.
Sasha Rochester - While not really involved in her problems, Liam was asked to keep an eye on her and help her while Rick traveled. Though he was very cold to her at first, Sasha was nothing but pleasant and eventually worked her way past his guard. He doesn't know if Sasha is a friend or not since they have rarely interacted, but those conversations left an impact on him. She has called upon him for help though, and he will not say no to her. She is remembered as Ms Trouble.
Neutral Standing
Nureai Urezie - Charged with stopping her from killing Krys'a while keeping her alive, their relationship did not start out well. He has nearly killed her in order to keep Krys safe, but since then she has forgotten him. He is not quite sure what to think of her but is willing to make amends, if he knew how. He calls her Goldie due to her yellow hair.
Creidhne Hawthorne - A bit of fortune brought Creidhne to Liam's side as he was bleeding out. She healed his wounds, then followed him to where Krys was being confronted by X'sera. She was able to heal everyone, though it wore her out. Liam is appreciative of this but doesn't know her well. He calls her Red because it's a color he associates her with for some reason.
Negative Standing
X'sera Tsune - The Miqo'te hire by Nureai to help kill Krys. Liam had no initial quarrel with her upon their first meeting until he found out she had been the one to severely wound Rick. He would've been happy to eliminate her, but her lack of fight made him frustrated and he left her wounded instead. When she appeared later by Nureai's side, she was ignored until she seemed to get her fighting spirit back. She has nearly killed him twice, possibly nurturing his strange and sudden skittishness around Miqo'te. Their fights were brutal, but they each survived. Since loosing her memory of the events, she is no longer an immediate threat, but Liam still has the urge to attack on sight and does not trust her at all. He calls her Knives as that is her preferred weapon in fighting him.
Rumors (True and Untrue)
Common Rumors
- "E's a bit rude, but I ain't tellin' 'im that to 'is face."
- "He's always got an scary look on his face."
- "I seen him fighting again! I don't know why he hasn't been thrown in a cell for always getting into fights."
- "I see him eating cookies all the time. It's a wonder he looks so good."
Moderate Rumors
- "I see him with some nice people. I hope he's not planning to hurt them."
- "He seems a bit lonely sometimes..."
- "I seen him go crazy in a fight! Scared me half to death!"
- "E's strong. Seen 'im carry cargo 'round th' docks sometimes. Don't seem like th' weight bothers 'im much t'all."
Rare Rumors
- "Wasn't he going out with some girl? He must've scared her off."
- "Him? He stared at my ears when I passed him! Makes my fur stand on end just thinking about it!"
- "Wasn't he a Sultansworn? He doesn't seem to get along with them..."
RPC Rumors
Feel free to add your own! It can be good or bad, but make sure you stay IC please. :)
- "I am honored to call such a great man my friend." - Rick Fairchild
