T'yrus Tia

T'yrus Tia
Gender	Male
Race	Miqo'te
Clan	Seeker of the Sun
Citizenship	Ul'dah
Age	Early 30's
Marital Status	Single
Occupation	Adventurer
Height/Weight	5 fulms 4 ilms, 245 ponze
Orientation	Heterosexual
Relatives	None of note.

T'yrus, often called Ty by those close to him, is a Miqo'te born in the deserts of the Sagolii. Once a member of the Condor Tribe in Southern Thanalan, T'yrus was taken into the hands of the coliseum and trained in the Bloodsands. A successful gladiator for several years under nicknames like, "The Sagolii Condor," "Sword of the Sands," "T'yrus the Great," and "The Sagolii Nightmare," T'yrus retired not long before the calamity. Now what most would consider a full-time adventurer, T'yrus leads a life that he had never been given: a life of freedom. Though nothing remains of his former tribe (to his knowledge), he still keeps many traditions alive.

Basic Info

LIKES ■ Friendly conversation, meeting new people, making acquaintances with unique individuals and potential business partners. ■ Stimulants. Though he won’t admit it, T’yrus is what some might consider a borderline drug addict. A habit that was created some years ago to numb the pain of fighting, T’yrus frequently intakes what most know as somnus, a rather addicting hallucinogen that has circulated Eorzea. ■ The finer things in life. After living in squalor for a portion of his formative years, T’yrus often indulges in things he would have never had the gil for years ago. Whether it be fine silks and cloths, exquisite meals, or women, T’yrus attempts to live a life he always wished for. This is, perhaps, why he’s always looking to make some gil so long as his morals are not compromised in doing so.

DISLIKES ■ Amalj’aa, and most beastmen tribes in general. T’yrus has faced a myriad of threats in his life; both as a youngling on the sands of Southern Thanalan, and on the Bloodsands of the Coliseum. He shares no love for most beasts, and often makes a show of dispatching of them if given the opportunity. ■ Cowards, for lack of a more polite term. While a free paladin and an individual that will defend those that cannot defend themselves, T’yrus loathes those that can defend themselves, but refuse to out of cowardice. ■ Complacency. With a short attention span and an occasional flare for dramatics, T’yrus hates remaining in one place for too long. If an individual is boring him, he will make it known through words or actions.

OTHER ■ Alignment: Lawful Neutral ■ Vice(s): Alcohol; somnus; sex ■ Favorite Food: Popoto soup, assorted fruit, forest miq'abob ■ Favorite Drink: Water ■ Favorite Color: Yellow

Appearance & Personality

Standing just over five fulms, four ilms, T’yrus Tia is of a very typical build in relation to most of his kind. He carries a lean, lithe frame littered with corded muscle; one built for a blend of both speed and strength that he’s used to advantage countless times in the past. The combination of his dark skin and bleach blond hair suggest that he’s spent a lifetime on the sands and beneath the sun. Born in Southern Thanalan, life outside and in a desert climate did much to shape the way he looks currently.

He carries the typical traits of his kind: his ears and tail are of the same color as his hair, and a pair of long canines sit amongst a row of pearly white teeth. There is no mistaking it; this individual is a Miqo’te, and his appearance heavily leans toward the fact that he is a Seeker of the Sun. A member of the T tribe, the totem of the Condor has been seen throughout his life.

Boastful and haughty at times, T’yrus often talks of his heroics and never forsakes an opportunity to regale a tale of excitement and adventure. Whether these tales of his are true or not is up to the discretion of the individual he speaks with. Still, with a magnetic presence and a certain traditional charm, he is an individual often suited for casual social situations and adventures.

Peeling back the first layer of his personality, T’yrus is a very deep individual with a past marred with conflict and disappointment. Only those who he considers close friends will truly know such things; despite his friendly nature, he keeps most at an arm’s length when it comes to personal matters.

As a seasoned combatant, T’yrus totes a sword at his side and a shield at his back. Typically a shortsword or bastard sword, he considers himself very proficient with the weapon and will often show off his skills in a graceful display of equal parts athleticism and natural ability.

Despite this, T’yrus considers himself very versatile when it comes to weaponry. Aside from a traditional sword that most gladiators and free paladins claim as their weapon, T’yrus often chooses the use of a macuahuitl. Typically a wooden sword lined with prismatic blades that T’yrus claims can maim most anything – man or beast – it is an ode to a far more savage time in his life. During his time as a gladiator in the coliseum, his favored combination of weapons was always a macuahuitl combined with a smallshield or a net to ensnare his enemies.

Even with a suit of plate and chainmail on, T’yrus considers himself a very swift individual and that relies on grace and speed far more than brute strength. With a weapon like a macuihuitl that relies far more on slashing instead of thrusting, T’yrus is very skilled in counter-attacking to leave a grievous wound.

Miscellaneous

RUMORS Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! ◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard) ■ “T’yrus? Aye, I know ‘em. Not a Sultansworn, that’s for certain; but he’s a free paladin, nonetheless. Crazy lad got his wish to wear fancy armor, at least.” – Coliseum Worker ■ "Dark skin, blond hair? Handsome one, he is. Can’t be pinned down, I hear. Hard to get a hold of. Wish he wasn’t!” – Friendly Taverngoer ■ "Seen him around, mhm. A bit touched, he is! Refers to himself in the third person!” – Ul’dah Resident ◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear) ■ "I knew I recognized him somewhere, he fought in the coliseum quite some moons ago. Once saw him cleave a beastman in half with that strange sword of his. I swear!” – Coliseum Frequenter ■ " He's a big dreamer. An idiot, if y’ask me. Got some real delusions of grandeur. Go back t’the desert, ya nutter!” – Ul’dah Drunk ◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard) ■ “That’s The Sagolii Condor you’re asking me about, have some respect! It’s not often you see a man fight himself out of the sort of debt he found himself in.” – Elderly Coliseum Patron ■ "He looks so familiarrrr to me. T’yrus Tia, you said? Not Nunh? Maybe I’m thinking of the wrong perrrrson.” – Miqo’te Tribesman in the Sagolii ◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players) ■ ■ ■ ■

RELATIONS ♥ Romantic Interest    ♥ Platonic Love     ● Good Standing     ● Poor Standing ● B’trix Niji is a recent acquaintance met in La Noscea, and a potential business connection. The two appear to get along well, and have a politely flirtatious friendship in nature. B’trix intends to introduce T’yrus to the proprietor of the company she works for, Ange’a Si’dereal, to perhaps connect the two professionally. ● Arae'sae Evlo is a new acquaintance met during a trip to Gridania. The two met by happenstance while wandering in the city, and spent time regaling one another interesting stories. They appear to be cut from different cloths, but very similar in certain aspects. When T’yrus returns to Gridania next, the two have agreed to meet and share further stories over a few rounds. ● Nhdava’a Lbaaloh is a Miqo’te, and a Keeper of the Moon. A bard by trade, the man appears to be a mute. It is unclear how he and T’yrus came to be friends, but the two seem to have a very friendly, amiable relationship. When the two are together, T’yrus almost certainly serves as a mouthpiece for the silent artist. Rumor has it that he's written several songs about T'yrus' exploits in the bloodsands. ● N'aindee Kae is a recent acquaintance of T'yrus. The two met in Ul'dah and appear to have some chemistry. Though the two had a short-lived fling, they appear to be good friends. Her penchant for surrounding herself with Elezen seems to annoy T'yrus to some degree, but his tolerance is great. ● Kahli D'naar is a young Miqo'te Keeper that T'yrus happened upon in Ul'dah. At odds with everyone, it seems, Kahli is a handful to deal with at times - much to the amusement of T'yrus. The two seem to get along well enough, and T'yrus seems quite keen on providing her with as much advice as possible. ● Meyla Sarka is a very intriguing individual that T'yrus came upon by chance. Though she appears quite aloof, T'yrus is interested in learning more about her - and potentially training her in what he knows about hand-to-hand combat, considering the issues that she detailed to him.