Calico Tess

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[[Image:|250px]] A fish out of water.
Gender	Female
Race	Hyur
Clan	Midlander
Citizenship	Limsa Lominsa
Age	25
Height	5'3"
Weight	120 lbs.
Profession	Pirate, Sailor, Airship Pilot
Patron	Llymlaen
Server	Balmung

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Personality

At fist glance, Calico Tess comes off as an easy-going, sea-loving, sailor, free of any care in the world. She will steal by habit, and freely admit her status as a pirate, brushing it off as it is no big deal. She is not quick to anger, and would rather choose diplomacy over fists. But, when the bottles start flying, she will be the first to break a chair over someones back, and toss another into a table. Other than her well hidden violent streak, she is grudge free and easy to get along with, especially if one can keep up with her voracious drinking habits. If you do choose to partake with her, keep your wits close, and your gil closer, as she will take any opportunity she has to get at that bag of money.

Self preserving to a fault, she will do anything it takes to be one step ahead of the crowd. Her carefree attitude bleeds into all of her actions, and because of this, the woman holds little to no regard of the law or the feelings of others.

At the surface, she loves a good drink, and a joke, and the companionship of others. But until she finds true companions who can delve deeper and set her straight, she is a terrible 'friend' to have.

Affiliations and Known Associates

Calico held the position of 'first-mate' on a sea vessel by the name of The Megalocrab. She also piloted it's sister airship, The Aurelia.

She happened upon a Free Company by the name of The Reclaimers, and is contracted to work for the guild for an indefinite term.

Characteristics

• Nicknames: Cali, Tess, Tessy
• Age: 25
  • Nameday: 6th Sun of the 6th Astral Moon
• Gender: Female
  • Sexuality: Pansexual
  • Marital Status: Not married, in a relationship
• Alignment:
• Height: 5'3"
• Weight: 120 lbs
• Body: Lithe, muscular
• Hair: Long, black, highlighted/half shaved
• Eyes: Icy blue.
• Skin: Tanned, scarred, weathered
• Clothing: Loose pants or a skirt, half shirts or tight fitting tops

Likes

• The Sea
• Sailing (Air or Water)
• Alcohol
• Brawls
• Gambling
• Money

Dislikes

• Nasty Storms
• Serious Fights
• Children
• Chains
• Nooses

Areas of Expertise

• Martial: She's very handy with an axe, and it is her go-to weapon in battle as long as there are no bottles to bash into someones skull, or chairs to break over one's back.
• Crafting: Decent enough with machinery, she doubled as a mechanic on her Captains air-ship and sea vessel. She is a master at the fine art of 'jerry-rigging'.
• Other: She can keep up with a Roe, if it comes to drinking.

Strengths

• Alcohol tolerance
• Easy-going nature
• Impressive physical prowess
• Extensive knowledge of air and sea vessels
• Impressive swindler

Weaknesses

• Small stature
• Easily loses direction
• Can be caught off guard easily
• Impulsive
• Addictive personality

Other Notes

Religion

Calico will claim religion when the mood finds her, usually choosing her own patron deity when she does.

Habits

• She will tap her finger against her lips, usually when she is in thought.
• If nervous or uncomfortable, she will comb her fingers through her hair.
• At any mention of a noose, or her time in the stocks, she will rub at her neck.
• She will scratch at the serpentine tattoo on her cheek unconsciously.
• Calico keeps an eye-patch on out of habit, making the switch from light to darker areas easier.
• Most of her movements are exaggerated, especially if she is excited.

Equipment

There is a dagger tucked under her belt, with its pair in her right boot. She has a pair of flintlocks, though these are usually kept hidden away.

Rumours

Common rumours

• "Did you see the woman walking mindlessly around the docks? I've heard she's a sailor!" -Tavern Wench (The Gods Grip: Lower La Noscea)
• "Th' lassy w'the shaved 'ead? She sails w'The Megalocrab, don' she?" -Shifty-eyed Sailor (The Gods Grip: Lower La Noscea
• "What a troublesome woman, fighting with those sailors as though she were a man. Such a disgrace." -Pompous Traveler (Moraby Drydocks: Lower La Noscea)

Uncommon rumours

• "Aye, she's a pirate. Ye' bes' watch ou'fer her, son." -Concerned Father (Red Rooster Stead: Lower La Noscea)
• "Don't listen t'a word she says, stranger. The woman plead that she was with child, just to avoid the hangman's noose. Just like a skeevy pirate, aye?" -Sutler (Moraby Drydocks: Lower La Noscea)
• "You'd best keep our gil close, lad. Calico's been seen around here lately." -Merchant (East Hawkers' Alley: Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks)

Rare rumours

• "Calico Tess? She was one o'the crew tha' was run down a couple moons ago. The vessel was packed wi'slaves, i'was." -Coxwain of The Astalicia (Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks)
• "Report that dastardly pirate to the authorities the moment you see her! Her crimes at sea will cost her, her life! She sacrificed the lives of her crew to save her own neck! We can not suffer her to live!"- Overzealous Yellowjacket (Moraby Bay: Lower La Noscea)

Known Haunts

You might have run into or otherwise know Calico Tess from:

• Moraby Drydocks- Lower La Noscea
• Lominsan Ferry Docks- Limsa Lominsa: Lower Decks
• The Salt Strand- Lower La Noscea
• The Reclaimers Mansion- The Goblet