Arietta Frostwalker

Arietta "Ari" Frostwalker
Harrowing Scion of Ice and Shadow
Northern Mercenary
Gender	Female
Race	Au Ra
Clan	Xaela (Dotharl)
Citizenship	Wanderer
Nameday	18th Sun of the 6th Umbral Moon
Body Shape	Mesomorphic Hourglass
Height/Weight	4 fulm 11 ilm / 115 ponz
Server	Balmung
Tumblr	http://xaelafrostwalker.tumblr.com/

First Impressions

A noble Au Ra determined to defy the disorganized savagery of her clan and forge a new Xaela stereotype: efficiently, beautifully deadly.

Current Condition

This is a physically fit sylph whose slender curves are battle-hardened with a lithe, healthy appearance. No injuries are presently evident.

Personality

Composed and collected - formal.

Positive Traits: Honorable; Elegant; Intellectual

Neutral Traits: Aloof; Unworldly

Negative Traits: Vengeful; Prideful

Shortcomings

• Smiling Wouldn't Kill You - (Stoic):

It can be difficult to draw this Xaela out of her finely-crafted shell. In general demeanor, she is reticent and martially reserved; silent observation serves as her norm. As conversation is inevitable (and necessary) she favors listening to speaking, and has a tendency to question others liberally to satisfy her curiosities without answering in too much detail when prompted for her own information.

• Antipathy to Rambunctious Behavior - (Fun Police):

Frolicking is a childish waste of energy and time one could have otherwise devoted to freerunning or kata. If you've that much energy, you clearly haven't run through enough of your combat drills today.

• Irrational Fear of Fire Magic

Fire bad.

Combat

Beneficial

• Speed Demon - (Agility):

Small of stature and fleet-footed, this Au Ra has focused predominantly on feats of agility. She is exceptionally fast both in thought and motion, and takes sinister pleasure in dismantling otherwise perfect defenses with acute precision, preying on overlooked weaknesses.

• Silent Night, Deadly Night - (Stealth):

Ari is well-educated in the art of stealth, employing this advantage for infiltration, ambush, and to avoid unnecessary combat entirely. She can move over a variety of terrain silently (including through water) rendering her auditorily invisible in most conditions.

• Bend Like the Willow - (Flexibility):

The remarkable flexibility of this Au Ra greatly exceeds that of the norm. The ability to perform alarming contortions seemingly impossible for a solid body compliments her speed, enhancing her ability to dodge physical attacks and, in many cases, making her counter-strikes tricky to see coming.

Detrimental

• The Stoppable Force - (vs. Brute Strength):

Relying on momentum and finesse to damage her opponents, being overpowered is definitely something she must be mindful of on the battlefield.

• Keep Your Enemies Closer - (vs. Ranged):

A nightmarish adversary up close, it is more difficult for Ari to quickly dispatch opponents who keep their distance. Conversely, it is not challenging for her to close the distance, so her ranged opposition is encouraged to keep moving!

• Cheetah-itis - (vs. Fatigue):

While well-capable of holding out over longer periods of sustained combat, those situations requiring frequent executions of complex skill combinations will tire the Xaela more quickly.

Utility

• You're as Cold as Ice - (Blizzard Magic):

An innate connection with Blizzard magic allows this Au Ra access to its use. There are no verbal mnemonics, foci, or staves required to channel this unique gift, though it is considerably less potent than that of seasoned Thaumaturge spells.

• One Wasn't Enough - (Arsenal):

This woman has made certain of her ability to defend herself in any situation, trained in the use of a myriad of weapons including poisons and throwing knives. Her primary tools for direct confrontation are the dual daggers sheathed at her hips.

History

Born to a now-dissolved tribe and taken at a young age during a raid, this Xaela was raised among the Dotharl. She was re-branded with a socially outlandish forename in protest of her presence by the family who was forced to adopt her, but nevertheless, they taught her the intricacies of fearless battle and bloodshed; over the years, Ari blossomed into a weapon, a tool of the tribe honed to a battle-hardened edge.

Upon her flight from the tribe into the realm of Eorzea, she adopted the moniker "Frostwalker" in place of her tribe-given surname to suppress any predetermined biases concerning her origins.

The first outside mention of this eerie creature was made less than four months prior to the Second Astral Moon of this past cycle. Allusions to her have been increasingly more frequent in the dark underbelly of society, among the superstitious or fearful especially.

Profession

Sellsword

Whispers on the edges of society speak of a new shadow dancing through the night with blades that cut white-hot and eyes colder than winter itself. Those who have been in direct contact with her describe her as succinct; discreet. Useful for.. solving problems. The rumors of her exact appearance vary, but agreed upon by all are the piercing, ice blue color of her eyes - they seem to be her most poignant feature. Mouths shape her name in many places, yet not a murmur on the winds or beyond speaks of failure or defeat.

Avarice is not her motivation, though she does enjoy a few luxurious things that do not come cheap. The Xaela seeks coin for higher-quality materials in both armor and weaponry which can greatly augment an assassin's arsenal for the better. Still, her driving force above all else is experience gained toward perfecting the Art of the Kill.

Securing Her Services

Looking for someone to intimidate and/or threaten an individual who has done you wrong? Someone for covert personal defense? An outright assassin? For the right price, your gil could earn the means to your ends. In-game mail, whispers, and e-mail are all excellent ways to contact me for hiring this deadly lady!

[email protected] ╫ Arietta Frostwalker (Balmung)

Current Events

• N/a

Hooks

You might know Ari (or at least know of her) if...

• Xaela

...you were born into the Dotharl tribe.

...your tribe was attacked or absorbed by the Dotharl.

• Others

...you've seen her on your travels through Northern Eorzea.

...you've paid attention to Northern tavern banter.

...you've personally hired her to obtain information, as an assassin, or as a personal bodyguard.

Miscellaneous

Rumors Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! ◢ Common Rumors ■ "In a word? Haunting. When she looks at you with those piercing eyes, it's like she looks through you, like.. she knows something you don't. I hope she isn't intent on staying long." - Wary Innkeep ■ "Oh, the lady with the black-and-blue hair! She saved me from those bullies - stayed with me the rest of the day to make sure they left me alone, and even let me tug on her tail! She was really nice. Mama and papa didn't let her stay and play with me when she walked me back home, and I don't know why.." - Bright-Eyed Child ■ "She'll get the job done. Barely saw hide or hair of her in the three days it took her to find and kill that bastard who took my wife. Haven't seen her since, either.. It's like she shows up only when she's needed. Strange." - Regular Tavern Patron ◢ PC Rumors ■ ■ ■ ■

Relations ♥ Romantic Interest ♥ Platonic Love ● Good Standing ● Neutral Standing ● Poor Standing ●

OOC Notes

• You are 9,001% welcome to whisper me in-game.
• Got an idea for RP? Feel free to contact me at [email protected]!
• Some template elements are used from Bancroft Gairn!