Alja Hyskaris

Alja Hyskaris
Gender	Female
Race	Viera
Clan	Rava
Citizenship	Garlemald
Server	Balmung
Age	125
Height	6 fulms 10 ilms
Weight	185 ponze
Profession	Sellsword, Tracker, Bounty Hunter
Patron Deity	Nophica, the Matron
Server

A wandering tracker with a sordid past.

Appearance

Like most other Viera, Alja is very tall and lithe. Her body is toned by years of physical exercise, muscle definition present in her arms, torso and legs. Her tanned skin bears a few scars, all but one are hidden beneath her armor. The scar which is visible is a blade scar on the right side of her face, it runs along her jawline. Her appearance is kept neat, her long hair always tied up into a long tail.

History

• The following service record is considered to be classified information and is only to be pulled for certain circumstances.
• Name: Hyskaris Alja
• Serial Number: 675408-F890A
• Province of Birth: Dalmasca
• Rank Held: Optio, Frumentarius
• Current Status: Unknown, presumed to be in deep cover. Operatives have been dispatched to ascertain Optio Hyskaris' whereabouts.
• Service Record: Served as a Legionary for fifteen years before being selected to join the Frumentarius. Her duties include the hunting and recapture of escaped slaves and deserters as well as intelligence gathering in enemy territory. As of this year, Optio Hyskaris has served the Empire faithfully for thirty nine years and is a decorated veteran.

Personality

Alja is a very secretive person, she rarely opens up about herself when engaged in small talk. She can seem to be rough around the edges to most people, but to those that know her, Alja is a valuable person to have as a friend. She is loyal and will stop at nothing to make sure nothing bad befalls the ones she trusts and calls friend.

Characteristics

• Aliases: Krjn Mjet-ner, Meera Malik, Senva Hyskaris, Nightingale
• Age: 125
  • Nameday: 23rd Sun of the 6th Umbral Moon
• Gender: Female
  • Sexuality: Bisexual
  • Marital Status: Single
• Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
• Height: 6 fulms 10 ilms
• Weight: 185 Ponze
• Body: Athletic
• Hair: Dark brown with blonde streaks
• Eyes: Grey
• Skin: Tanned
• Clothing: Usually armored.

Likes

• Staying Busy
• Physical Training

Dislikes

• Complacency
• Idleness/Stagnancy

Areas of Expertise

• Martial: Gunblade use and maintenance, hand to hand combat, Aether Manipulation
• Crafting: Ammunition making, Armorcraft
• Other: Tracking, Wilderness Survival, Espionage

Strengths

• Inquisitive
• Resilience
• Perseverance
• Dutiful
• Loyal

Weaknesses

• Pride
• Secretive
• Hot-blooded
• Overly Cautious

=Equipment

Her armor is a leather Gambeson with a scale coat underneath, Plated leather gauntlets and greaves. She wears a Long plaid scarf that is draped around her neck and over her shoulders. Her main arm is a modified Garlean gunblade that sports a wider barrel and larger blade which allow the gunblade to fire high powered slugs.

Rumours

The following rumours can be heard about Alja, predominantly in Eorzea. (If your character has an opinion about her, feel free to add it here.)

Common rumours

• Never met a more experienced tracker! She was able to find my layabout husband the same day I hired her! -Pleased Customer
• One of my best regulars, she always orders the same thing at the same time each day she comes in. -Momodi, Proprietor of the Quicksands
• If you need someone or something found. Meera Malik is your Viera, rates depend on the work. Come see me in the Quicksands if you have a person or object that needs finding. -Job fliers posted around Ul'dah

Uncommon rumours

• Very secretive woman, that Meera. Couldn't get her to talk about herself even when she was drunk. -Disappointed bar patron

Rare rumours

• Some Imperial deserter I was doing business with recognized Alja in the bar the other day, when I tried to follow up with the man the next day to get some information on this woman, he simply vanished without a trace. -Lalafell Gossipmonger

Known Haunts

You might have run into or otherwise know Alja from:

• The fliers she has posted under her alias around Ul'dah that advertise her services as a tracker.
• If you are an Imperial, especially if you are a deserter.