General Appearance.
Gaspard is quite tall, standing at 6 fulms and 10 ilms of height. Though his build is nothing but average for an Elezen man, he keeps himself fit and athletic through daily exercise and a mostly proper diet.
His posture is generally poor, and he can be found slouching most of the time when he is not making a conscious effort to keep a proper stance.
Gaspard is remarkably pale, with hair of a silvery shade of platinum blonde, cut at a medium length and often messy and untamed in spite of his best efforts. A braid or two often adorn the right side of his head, according to his whim.
His porcelain skin can occasionally be reddened by light sunburns on the most exposed areas of the body. His eyes are of a striking, lush shade of green, and his lips are large and somewhat full. His nose is straight and proportionate in relation to his long, angular face.
Scars & Markings.
A wide, deep scar across his upper back, seemingly left by an ugly sword wound. It appears to be very old.
Voice.
Gaspard's voice is baritonal, ranging towards the lower end. It can be described as warm and husky.
The volume of his speech is usually rather quiet, and rarely raises above room volume.
His accent is rather unremarkable and it's commonly heard across the Shroud. It tends to sound slightly different on the few rare occasions when Gaspard loses his temper, becoming more drawled.
Clothing.
Gaspard's wardrobe is fairly small in terms of amount and variety, and it is not rare for him to own multiple pieces of the same articles of clothing. Because of this, appearances may suggest that he constantly keeps the same clothes on, while in reality he tries his best to wear a fresh set of clothes every day, even when travelling.
Though not completely unconcerned with fashion, he puts no effort in following trends and will usually pick practicality over looks. He does not mind his attires being form-fitting, granted that they still retain a certain amount of flexibility and allow freedom of movement. Being particularly sensitive to cold temperatures, it is common to see him wear long sleeves even on a warm day.
He prefers wearing dark, warm colors, and browns above all- though he does not mind wearing cooler and lighter shades, especially dark tints of green and blue.
Upon first impression, Gaspard might be described as reserved and soft. If he has just met somebody or is not familiar around them, he will express his thoughts in a mostly neutral way and act coyly... Or simply be quiet. Once the ice is broken, he will share more about himself and speak his mind without reserve. If met with a friendly behavior, he will usually warm up very quickly and might start asking too many questions. When acting natural, his manners can regrettably be somewhat poor.
A child at heart, Gaspard is curious to a fault and overly-imaginative, often assuming people or things to be more interesting, deep and mysterious than they really are. He is easy to please, entertain, and sway. If curiosity truly gets the best of him, he can throw all caution to the wind and unwittingly get himself into serious danger - nearly costing him his life on a handful of occasions.
He aims to please, and is ultimately a nurturer who cares deeply for the well-being of those around him. He has a hard time saying no, hates being at the center of attention, and does his best to avoid conflict - though he might occasionally act confrontational and speak too bluntly, if something rubs him the wrong way or strikes a nerve.
He is oblivious to flirting and seduction in a nigh hopeless way, and will likely mistake any attempt for weird friendliness, not reading between the lines. He has been known for missing the most obvious of hints when they are thrown at him. If there is any chance of it going over his head, it will. The only way to get it through his thick skull is to be extremely clear and direct - though that approach might actually shake him, as his partner Primrose found out when she confessed.
Although Gaspard thinks very poorly of himself, he tries to hide this as much as he can, not liking to bare his weaknesses. He is really bad at doing so, and his insecurity can be glaringly obvious to the people around him.
Likes
Chocobos. He loves any and all of these creatures, and his own pet Lennard in particular. He has also grown quite fond of his partner's bird, Spriggan. Rearing and tending to chocobos for a living is one of his dream jobs.
Music. Though he has never learned how to play instruments or sing properly, he enjoys spectating the performances of others and will not miss any opportunity to do so.
Travel. Struck by an incurable wanderlust and afflicted with boundless curiosity, he enjoys drifting from land to land according to whim and opportunity. He loves seeing new places, exploring hidden corners of the ones he has already visited, and he hopes that one day the Twelve will grant him the chance to visit distant or inaccessible places, such as Meracydia or the New World.
Dislikes
Cruelty. People who inflict pain upon others gratuitously are among the things Gaspard dislikes the most.
Vilekin. Creepy and definitely crawly. Gaspard would not miss the many creatures that qualify as vilekin at all, if they were to suddenly become extinct.
Spicy foods. Gaspard cannot stand very spicy flavors.
Cold. He is very sensitive to cold temperatures and will suffer from their effect faster than your average person.
Gaspard's memories of his mother are very few and faded, but he remembers her with great fondness. She was a fair woman in every sense of the word, with delicate porcelain skin, silver hair, and eyes of pale gold.
Yvette loved Gaspard with all of her heart in spite of the regrettable circumstances behind his birth - which he had been made aware of from a very young age.
She had been arrested for taking part in a caravan robbery some time before his birth, and fell victim to the violence of one of the wardens during her brief stay in the gaol. Although she managed to escape after barely two moons of detainment, she did so bearing a child as a result of her ordeal. Her choice to keep Gaspard brought heavy criticism upon her, both from her husband and the people of their enclave, but she never regret it.
Being one of the very few conjurers of their small enclave, Yvette was often busy tending to the wounds of others, given the dangerous nature of their lifestyle and profession. This made her spend a great amount of time out of home. Even so, she made sure to dedicate the entirety of whatever little free time she had to her family, and her youngest son in particular.
In the aftermath of a sting operation led by the Twin Adder, she lost her life while mounting a fierce resistance against their attempts to arrest her and her brethren, leaving Gaspard orphaned when he was nearly eight summers of age.
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What little information is known about this man was acquired through the words and stories of others, for Gaspard has never met his sire in person, and has no desire to do so. He harbors a seething hatred for this man due to his horrible deeds and the resulting stigma, and will often choose not to answer any question about him.
A Wildwood Elezen, a member of the Twin Adder in some capacity, and a gaol warden at the time of Gaspard's conception, this man apparently had a fondness for Duskwight women and spared no effort in seducing those he fancied - or worse, forcing himself upon them if all else failed.
Although Gaspard could not confirm this for himself, he was told that their facial features and body frame are extremely similar, to the point where Gaspard was recognizable as his son by a perfect stranger.
If Arthurioux's words are to be believed, this man has sired many other children besides the two of them, and had still been living in the Shroud less than ten turns ago. His current whereabouts and status are unknown.
Alambertel Fierlaine( ✖✝ )( Stepfather )
Alambertel was the husband of Gaspard's mother Yvette, and the father of his half-brother Octavel. Although he harbored a deep dislike for Gaspard, he was apparently a doting father to Octavel and a loving husband to Yvette.
He was extremely critical of his wife's choice to keep the illegitimate child, and though he ultimately accepted it because of his love for her, he felt that it brought great shame upon his family's name. The harsh criticism received by the people of the enclave only reinforced his opinion on the matter.
Alambertel scarcely tolerated Gaspard's presence around him, demanding that the child be still and quiet at all times, and never contributed to his rearing and upbringing in any positive way. Whatever words he had to spare for him were often vitriolic.
He reacted to Gaspard's attempts of seeking his attention and love with hostility, and often threatened to abandon him in the forest whenever the child's actions and behavior bothered him - nearly making good on his word on a handful of occasions.
In the aftermath of a sting operation, Alambertel lost his life while trying to resist the Twin Adder's attempts to arrest him and his people, perishing alongside his wife and many others.
Octavel Fierlaine( ♥✔✝ )( Half-brother )
Octavel was Gaspard's eldest half-brother, born of the same mother, and the most important and loved person in his past.
Twelve years his senior, Octavel was a doting brother and did all he could to help his mother raise Gaspard right. Due to the busy nature of Yvette's job, he was often the one to tend after his little brother's needs, and effectively became a surrogate parent figure.
When his duties to the enclave did not keep him busy, Octavel spent all of his time and effort in trying to teach Gaspard all he could - social behavior and manners, survival, fighting, letters and numbers. Although his young age and immaturity prevented him from being a perfect role model, his wits, kindness and dutifulness inspired his little brother all the same. He often consoled his brother and did his best to protect him from the harassment of children and adults alike, brought by the stigma of Gaspard's illegitimacy and mixed blood.
Both he and Gaspard had been absent during the attack that claimed his parents' life, and upon their return, they could do nothing but observe the aftermath. Following this horrible event, Octavel made the choice not to join another enclave, and instead headed to Quarrymill disguised as an adventurer.
Through a hearing, both he and his brother were granted entry and residence in the city-state of Gridania, with the blessing of the Elementals. Having found no other means of employ and being in desperate need of money, he enlisted in the Order of the Twin Adder in spite of the anger he felt for the organisation. This choice made Gaspard resent him for a long time, but as the boy grew up, he came to understand and respect Octavel's decision.
Much to his regret, Octavel's duties to the Twin Adder forced him to spend a great deal of time away of home, leaving Gaspard to take care of himself during his brother's frequent leaves. Though less than optimal, this arrangement worked out, and their many years in the city-state were all relatively peaceful, even in spite of the widespread prejudice against their race.
He met his untimely death at the Battle of Carteneau, claimed by the fury of the Dreadwyrm itself.
Arthurioux is Gaspard's half-brother, born of the same father. He is some years younger than Gaspard.
The two men met by chance at Bentbranch Meadows, and began questioning one another due to the uncanny feeling of familiarity they felt. It took Arthurioux a very short amount of time to recognize Gaspard's physical similarities with their sire, having seen the man once before with his own eyes. The comparison upset Gaspard greatly, and mistaking his indignation for aggression, Arthurioux attacked Gaspard in self-defense.
Following a small altercation, the two eventually got on speaking terms and shared a brief recount of their lives and experiences with one another - though some of Arthurioux's words and remarks nearly angered Gaspard through the course of their conversation.
It is unclear whether they will meet again or not, and how well they might get along is anyone's guess.
Gaspard and Primrose met by pure chance after the man was viciouslyattacked by a squirrel while gathering some wood in the Central Shroud. Primrose's basic understanding of conjury was enough to heal his wounded hand, and after her insistence, he allowed her to escort him back to the Carline Canopy.
The two began talking, and it did not take long for the woman to reveal her sad past: she had been a slave to the Amaalj'aa for most of her life, and had only recently managed to escape thanks to the help of another prisoner. Emaciated and scarred as she was, Gaspard saw no reason to doubt her story, and when she expressed the feeling that she lacked direction or purpose, he tried his best to offer her some words of advice, which ultimately led her to .
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