Gen Quickpaw

Gen Quickpaw
Gender	Male
Race	Miqo'te
Clan	Seeker
Citizenship	Unaffiliated
Age	26
Marital Status	Taken
Occupation	Treasure hunter/"Archeologist"
Height/Weight	5'9" / 174 lbs
Orientation	Straight
Relatives	W'celim Tia (Father) W'Rana Melos (Mother) Shio Quickpaw (son) Tarra Swiftpaw (daughter)

Gen Quickpaw Gen appears to be a fun-loving thrillseeking adventurer, just as home in a bar brawl as he is while exploring forgotten ruins and crypts. Armed with quick wit and charm, he's always ready to jump into conversation or trouble.

Basic Info

LIKES ■ Flick ■ Redheads ■ Following the winds. ■ Martial arts. ■ Goofing off on the beach. ■ His new coat.

DISLIKES ■ People who take themselves too seriously ■ Cowards ■ Magic ■ Dragons ■ Possession, demonic or otherwise

OTHER ■ Alignment: Chaotic Good ■ Weakness: Easily distracted by beautiful ladies. Can't really hold his drinks. ■ Favorite Food: Bulgogi ■ Favorite Drink: The next one. ■ Favorite Color: Sky-blue

Appearance & Personality

Standing at 5'9 Gen is not an imposing figure, he moves silently and swiftly to whatever corner he can make himself comfortable in, hanging about with a casual smile and a soft drink in his hand. Probably observing the people around him until he can scout out someone he finds worthy of his time. He's easily distracted by new and old friends alike, often forsaking his obligations to hang around with them, his carefree spirit often ignoring whatever consequences that may bring. Yet when called upon he will take it upon himself to fix it.. sooner or later (probably later)

Background

Childhood:

Once upon a time, there was a strong and beautiful female miqo'te warrior, who held little regard for the men in her tribe, she said that no male would be able to claim her as theirs, unless they first bested her. Many a nunh tried, they came at her with tooth and claw, and swords, and lances, and whatever they could get a hand on, yet none could defeat her. Then one day, a Tia appeared before her. She barely glanced at the man as he approached her. He had a board in hand and a box at his side. He sat down in front of her, giving her a friendly smile, challenging her to a game of chess. She was intrigued by the male, as he spoke to her during their match, asking her about her thoughts, dreams and hopes. She proved to be more of a challenge than he had expected. And after a fierce match, they decided to call it a draw, then retreated to her chambers.

The tribe was furious at this, a lowly Tia and one of their finest hunters and warriors, and promptly decided to have them exiled. Something the couple accepted happily. The two left the tribe, living as wanderers. They took up the trade of dungeon explorers and historians. After some time, Gen, their son was born.

Gen was a happy child, despite his upbringing being quite strict, from morning to noon, his mother would train his martial skills, teaching him the way of the fist that her father had taught her. Then after that, his father would be his school teacher, he had a keen mind and his sense for martial arts developed quickly throughout his youth.

Teenage years.

When Gen was 15, he had a bit of a falling out with his mother. He left home, determined to make a name for himself in Ul'dah. But soon after arriving in the city, the boy vanished. No news reached his parents, until he one day, 4 years later, A scarred and battered Gen showed up at their doorstep. Begging his mother to resume his training.

Adult years:

As he'd returned home, Gen slowly became enamored with the thought of raiding old crypts and dungeons to uncover goodies and riches, and possibly return to helping his parents with their investigations of old ruins.. but preferably at greater distances so his mother wouldn't beat him up for the occasional theft he made out of the tombs he robbed.

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) ■ "Don't bother talking to him when there's a pretty lady entering the room, he won't hear you."-Various friends ■ Often shows up dusty and tired at the Quicksand. ■ Rarely angered. ■ Almost always gets a stupid smile on his face when Flick shows up ◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear) ■ He used to sleep around a lot.. something has changed. ■ Rumored father of two, by two different women ■ Some say his mom taught him how to fight. ■ "I saw him in an alley, surrounded by unconcsious.. or -dead- men, a black haired Miqo'te girl pulled him away from them!" ◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard) ■ ◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players) ■ "His name's short for 'General'. He's actually secretly an undercover warlord, and head of a soon-to-be-marauding faction of renegades that plan to rampage across all of Eorzea and claim it for the homeland. Lock up your wives and daughters!" -Tikka Swift ■ "He spends his days sitting in the house or at the Quicksand, brooding at his table.Damn house cat." -Yorric Lesh ■ "Gen did it." - Arianne Soren ■ "Gen definitely did it." -Tikka Swift ■ "Gen?, not sure who that is but I don't think he did it" -Some guy who was definately not Gen in disguise. ■ "The man really can't hold his liquor, and doesn't really weigh his odds before placing a wager. He does mix a good drink though. ...I think. I can't quite remember. Um, what was the question? Oh, Gen? Yes, I'm reasonably certain that he did, in fact, do it." -Sumari Polaali ■ "I like to think Gen is my new drinking buddy!" - Mimiko Miyuki

RELATIONS ♥ Romantic Interest    ♥     ● Good Standing     ● Poor Standing ♥ Star Flicker : Flick is constantly on Gens mind, appropriate since she's also the mother of his son, and his first true love. Gen found himself instantly attracted to the Miqo'te woman. Leading to a passionate if slightly destructive affair. She broke it off, but Gen did not relent, knowing that they had something worth fighting for. And even if they've gone though hardships together that could drive a lesser man insane, Gen is still madly in love with the girl. Even if he has trouble showing it to her. ● Arianne Soren : Gen senses a kindred spirit in Ari, both of them having a practical approach to morals, while still staying on the side of "good" Even if Gen is more in the grey zone than she seems to be. They share interests such as alcohol and women. Gen pretty much considers Ari his closest friend, and knows he can go to her about anything, even if it's just to tell him he's an idiot. ♥ Tikka Swift Tikka, Once a close friend who grew into something more. They found comfort in eachothers arms during a rough patch in both their lives, growing closer as a result, leading to him, falling in love with, and, without planning to.. Knocking the girl up, in pretty much the same month that he and Flick concieved Shio. Still, as Tikka was kidnapped, Gen descended into a depression, resulting in his and Flicks relationship becoming strained for some time. But now That Tikka is back.. who knows what lovely chaos the future holds. ● Breeze Darrus One might think Gens loathing of Breeze comes from that they where rivals for Flicks affection, but to Gen, it started before that. Flick was putting together an expedition to find Maryel who had been missing. Breeze bowed out, claiming to be injured. This made Gen consider the man a weakling and a coward, and their later rivalry didn't make him think any fonder of him. Lately however, they've been talking to eachother like friends, so Gen isn't ruling out making peace with the man. ● Misha Jinhri A girl Gen met in the Quicksand, they began talking and soon she revealed her interest in archeology, a subject Gen might not be an expert in but he thought he could at least teach her a thing or two about not getting eaten alive by crypt zombies. Later it turned out that she had also "stolen" Tikkas boyfriend, so he feels a bit guilty about befriending the girl. ● Oksana Vankraft Gen met Oksana, or "V" through the Free company. They didn't have much interaction until recently when V was attacked by a man, carrying an cursed ancient dagger Gen had unearthed. This resulted in V being cursed herself, and later possessed, something Gen felt an awful amount of guilt for. The possession also shook Gens own memories, remembering his past, and making him sympathize even more with the woman, and their friendship just seem to keep growing. And even as she has departed to whereabouts unknown, he often finds himself looking up to the skies with a smile. Certain that she's doing well out in the world. ● Mia Sasano "Sis" Gen found himself discussing his martial arts, and Mias magical skills outside the company house. Since then they've both been seen talking to one another on several occasions about just about anything, life, philosophy, their pasts and what the future might hold. Through hardships and trials, Their closeness has just grown and he now considers her a sister.

● Pyha'to Polaali Gen met Pye the day Tikka was kidnapped, and was initially suspicious of the young lancer. But when Gen learned Pye was Tikkas older brother, Gen instead felt awkward, due to his ongoing relationship with her. Things have mellowed out somewhat and the raid at L'kharjas volcano did even more for their budding friendship, as fighting together against overwhelming odds tend to do.

Gallery

"Read that map again Flick."

"Sass-squad."