Asher

Asher
"Lookit I got stabbers."
Gender	Male
Race	halfbreed (Hyur/Miqo'te)
Clan	Keeper of the Moon/Highlander
Citizenship	Limsa Lominsa
Age	22
Namesday	unknown
Orientation	Straight
Current Occupation	Bodyguard

Character

"Alright, so I ain't ye typical cat. Wotcha gonna do 'bout it? Dem Yellowbellied Saltpups know'm far too well."

Born in the cellars of the Crimson Serpent , Asher's practically lived his whole life at sea. He's known best for sneaking onto ships and tampering with its cargo. Blessed with the looks of his Keeper mum, Asher's appearance is exactly that of a Miqo'te--tail, ears, and all. However, his hair color and mannerisms are all thanks to the towering Hyur of a dad that never expected to have a son. Despite the hardships that came with abandonment when he was barely eight summers, Asher has learned to make a living out of next to nothing. Many have heard of Asher in a negative light, earning him the hateful titles of "Fluke" and "Bilge Rat". Albeit they are true, his reputation has earned him tenuous respect in the eyes of those that have held him in their employment.

Appearance:

"Wotcha lookin' at? M'payin' fer t'sights, lass."

Standing at less than average height of most Keeper Miqo'te, what he lacks in build he makes up for in speed. A roguish smirk is almost always a common element to his face, which is kept free of stubble save for a rough patch on his chin. Sun-kissed flesh kept a constant darkened color from the endless days spent outside hold many secrets born of numerous scars that adorn a lithe and athletic build.

Eyes as blue as the ocean often sparkle with uncanny mischief. Pale blonde tresses are often swept back in a makeshift ponytail, whilst shiny brass bands embellish perceptive cream-furred spires seated atop the shaved sides of his head. Peer closer at the rogue, however, and one can easily take notice the ragged look to his features and occasional dark circles under his eyes—the smirk he wears is but a well-practiced façade.

Scars:

• Thin, discolored lines criss-cross his arms and hands from the cuts received while learning to properly hold his daggers and throwing knifes.

• Remnants of multiple stab wounds mar his thighs and torso, and he will happily tell their story in gory detail. Inexperience is a bitch.

• There are smaller and far more faded marks across various parts of his body, many a few remnants of lacerations and burns that adorn his upper torso and shoulders. If one with a sharp eye were to catch sight of them and present an inquiry, he would most likely brush the questions aside or pretend rather to not have heard them at all. These are markings received as a child, and an unwanted subject to reminisce upon.

• The most recent scar he has is that of a long tear across his back, suggesting evidence of a rapier injury.

One particular event as a young kit left him with almost no tail and a loathing for one particular individual with an axe. Asher's stubbed tail is proudly displayed, as it is adorned with three brass bands stuck into the nerveless tail-tip. He has no shame in his lack of a tail, or the story of how it was given to him. He adapted easily to the difference in balance and sees his stub tail as just another telltale sign of his mixed blood.

Clothing:

Behavior:

"Oye, yer a real piece o'rubbish, ain't ye? Piss off."

Complicated. Cocky. Selfish. An undeniable bastard with enough sea-salted ego to boot. Asher takes pride in his ability to work alone and will do whatever he can to keep it that way. He does not play well with others, and is extremely picky when it comes to tolerating those he meets. Asher finds most men to be reasonable, so long as they don't point anything sharp in his face. A good drinking buddy is accepted every once in awhile. With women, however, there is no middle line. Those that find interest in his eyes are playfully teased under a crooked grin. Those that he dislikes are rudely scorned and taunted. No matter how little Asher knows them, he is quick to decide whether or not he'll accept a particular lady.

Being abandoned as a child never settled well with him, therefore he often scoffs at the idea that others want to be around him. Twelve forbid, someone ever does--especially a woman. Asher is constantly denying a broken heart that's been nursed since he was barely eight summers. This causes things to get a little twisted when he's feeling particular naughty with a female. He'll willingly flirt with them, occasionally even take them to bed, but any mention of long-time commitment and they are quickly abandoned that night.

Aside from the careless show and salty demeanor that the Halfbreed constantly puts on display, deep within a hardened exterior is a lingering sense of loneliness that has plagued him ever since he was left alone as a child. Few have glimpsed his true nature and most tend to steer clear of his brash attitude. His friends are treated as friends, though even they are not spared from an occasional blow of disrespect. Some learn to shrug it off, but others hasten to leave him right after the confrontation. Asher's developed a habit of pushing people away once he's done with them, or the job's been finished, so forming any sort of true bond with the rogue is as difficult as it is dangerous.

Inventory

The black leather belt that he wears has sheaths for two pairs of daggers, an area to secure his Claws, and various pouches secured to the belt. One small pouch carefully tucked away against his backside contains the few items he considers valuable upon his person.

Gil Pouch - holds the amount of money he's accumulated from an assortment of jobs that includes knife-throwing contests, smuggling operations, and whatever tasks he was assigned to throughout his brief career in the Rogue's Guild.

Hand-Carved Figurine - made from the distinct reddish-brown wood of the Crimson Serpent herself. Shaped like a flying bird, the design is very detailed and clearly made by a professional. It was gifted to a young Asher by the kindly Midlander cook known as Toast.

Oval-cut Diamond - a small gem stolen from the Swiftsure in the spur of the moment.

Combat

Taken in by the Rogue's Guild for a time, Asher developed exceptional skill with wielding daggers. Under guidance from a Miqo'te nearly as prickly as his weapons, Asher learned how to fight with a stabber in each hand. For five summers he prospered under the protective shelter of the Rogue's guild and perfected the art of using daggers so well that he taught himself other methods of usage.

Daggers: Standard weapons of choice. They are old and worn from many years of use, but always kept razor-sharp. The blades appear to be chipped and finely rusted. Rarely are his daggers cleaned, but they are certain to be sharp. He carries a total of six on his person at all times.

Throwing Knives: Thin and aerodynamic blades that have no handle. The user must balance them carefully between their fingers before releasing them with a sharp flick of the wrist. Most often used for ranged combat or to aid in a tricky escape. They are tucked away in one of many pouches secured to his belt.

Claws: Daggers with long, hooked blades. They are narrow enough to slide into the smallest of nooks, but also sturdy enough to support the wielder. Asher uses them primarily for climbing the spires around Limsa Lominsa and sneaking aboard the hulls of ships. They are strapped to his waist and hang unsheathed, with the blades carefully angled behind him.

Asher eventually grew tired of the code faithfully followed by the Rogue's Guild and openly resigned one night. Since then, he's been nothing but bristling with daggers and has learned no other form of self-defense. Blatantly put, without weapons in his hands he's practically helpless. That doesn't stop him, however, for speed is constantly at his advantage and he'll find a way to escape one way or another.

Tendencies

Likes ■ flirting ■ ale ■ sailing ■ observing things from afar ■ going about unnoticed ■ high places

Dislikes/Fears ■ weak-minded women ■ whores ■ physical abuse ■ The Crimson Serpent ■ The Reaper (a healthy fear of the monster depicted in many a rumor) ■ smoke bombs (especially those crafted by a certain someone!) ■ being alone forever (he had frequent panic attacks about abandonment as a child)

Hobbies/Talents ■ using his daggers as toothpicks ■ can hurl his daggers with unnerving accuracy (was his main means of income for a time) ■ pissing off those that can't take a joke ■ showing no respect for those with authority ■ he'll call himself "cat" and feels no offense towards the name since he's a halfbreed

Favorites ■ Favourite Place: topmost spire in the Lower Decks ■ Favourite Scent: the salty smell of the ocean ■ Favourite Food: anything involving dodo meat and/or eggs ■ Favourite Time of Day: dusk ■ Favourite Colour: blue-gray

Relationships

♥ Romantic Attraction – ♥ Physical Attraction – ♥ Platonic Love – $ Business – ♣ Family Member – ✖ Deceased – ● Friend – ● Enemy – ● Neutral – ✔ Good Standing – ✘ Bad Standing – ? Unknown – ⚓ Trust

NPCs

Millie ● ♣
Mother

Having never understood the true reason for her disownment, Asher has always seen the event in a negative light and has carried a deep resentment for his mother ever since.

Captain Magnus Furor ● ♣
Father, Captain Fury

There are two things Asher will always remember about his father. One: He commands the Crimson Serpent and will continue to do so until his corpse rots in hell. Two: That man should have died long ago.

Kirby Clove ● ⚓ ✖
Toast

Very few good people existed on the Crimson Serpent. One that Asher will never forget was the ship's cook. It was because of the Midlander's kindness that he was able to survive the horrors that he suffered through. Asher has no idea if he's still alive, but likes to think he is dead and no longer at the mercy of those he served. Toast often had flour dusted across his face and clothes, for he was always hard at work preparing the crew's meals, but still found time to assist the young Miqo'te below.

Baderon Tenfingers ● ⚓
Barkeep

The lively owner of the Drowning Wench, he quickly became one of the few people Asher will willingly call a trusted friend. The Hyur's kindness has saved him from many a tight spot, and while he's been living in the tavern's inn, Asher's gotten to know him pretty well when he visits the bar for vittles.

Vupa Royuh ●
Mentor

Seasoned Keeper with a temper as sharp as the blades he wielded. He was Asher's mentor when he was part of the Rogue's Guild and taught the boy many other things besides how to use daggers, such as how to sneak around unnoticed and sweet-talk the merchants. Asher hasn't seen his old mentor since leaving the Rogue's Guild.

Other Players

Sarameda Silverlark ● ♥ ?
Songbird, Sara

Sara's successfully slipped past his barriers in more ways than one, and although he's not completely able to accept her desires to help and support him, something has definitely sparked between them. Asher's quickly finding himself torn between pushing Sara away or finally opening up to her. Fear prevents the latter, but after a job offer in Ishgard, things might change between them for the better.

Khloe Meui ✔
Girlie

Theirs is a curious association. He calls her "girlie" without bothering to know what her real name is and he's surprised himself many a time by actually risking himself in the white-furred Miqo'te's defense. Although he will blatantly refuse all connections with the lass, he's yet to tell her not to call him "Dagger" and has put up with her stupidity more than he thought possible.

A'mida Khudo $ ✔


A red-headed Miqo'te who sought him out with a business proposition. Her mischief and playful taunts are well-received by Asher and willingly returned.

Tamuh Lhevi ✔


Her personality and desire to get into trouble remind Asher of someone else he knows...

Kinono Kino ✘
Lil' Popoto

A kind Lalafell he met in the Wench one afternoon. Her broken mammet seemed rather amusing at first, and he somewhat admired her tenacity to fix the "piece o'shite." Their conversation turned a little tricky, however, and Asher left rather rudely. He has no desire to run into the strange Lalafell again.

Captain Nova ●


Sought after with interest to join her crew, things quickly backfired, turned south, and left them on negative terms with each other. Asher wasted a dagger on her stupid blaster, she was burned on the hand, and he was nicked across the back by a cutlass. It probably could have turned out way better, but that's what happens when a storm meets a volcano. Nova's bound to be out for blood now, and Asher has been warned by a certain white-furred Miqo'te that there's a death mark on his head.

Rumours

Common Rumors

■ "Aye, that'd be the Bilge Rat. Lived his life in t'belly of a ship h'did!" -salty sailor

■ "Every time I walk by those tall pillars I feel like I'm being watched." -concerned Elezen

■ "That man saved me from a bunch of mean pirates! But before I could thank him, he was gone. He sure doesn't look the sort to help those like me." -curious orphaned girl

■ "Any ship he b'on looses its valuables. Ye never want t'at 'un aboard wit ye." -rough patron of the Drowning Wench

■ "'ave ye seen t'way he grins? M'gets chills an' I feels like m'cursed sometimes." -shifty-eyed dockworker

Rare Rumors

■ "Saw 'im arguing with a fellow at the docks once. Was refusing workin' fer a certain ship. Something 'bout a snake." -curious local

■ "There be a cat who looks a'lot like 'im. She's a real beauty a'right. I pay 'er double fer every go!" -delighted male client, probably drunk

■ "I'd 'ear racket ev'ry night. Screams, cryin', stuff hittin' the walls. Hell itself existed down thar, mark me words." -past crew member of the Crimson Serpent

■ "Was 'anging 'round the docks n'watched this broken vessel pull in. The crew comin' off her was 'alf bloody dead, I swear. Fight must've happened. There was this lad with a bleedin' stump. Lost 'is tail methinks. Twelve-preserve." -bewildered dockworker

Player Character Rumours

■ "He is a-a...friend." She hesitated for a moment, as if unsure what to call him. Then she began to smile to herself. "As difficult as ever, but I hope to prove a few things to him. I'm simply grateful he's giving me the chances to do so." - Sarameda Silverlark

Footnotes

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

Themes: Bother - Stone Sour , The Agony of Regret - FFDP , I Remember Everything , Sara & Asher's Theme , One Day I Will Get Revenge , His Story

Contact Info: I generally prefer Skype for RP, especially for this character, but you can also reach me here: RPC Profile

Character Prompts: 100 Questions Interview

Credit

• TwinSerpent Template
• Suen Shyu