Gen Quickpaw
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| Gender | Male |
| Race | Miqo'te |
| Clan | Seeker |
| Citizenship | Unaffiliated |
| Age | later twenties |
| Marital Status | In a Threelationship |
| Occupation | Treasure hunter/"Archeologist"/Dusk Dancer |
| Height/Weight | 5'9" / 174 lbs |
| Orientation | Straight |
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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.
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Basic Info
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Appearance & Personality
If there's one thing Gen likes going for, it's style. Nine cases out of ten, he'll be striding into a room in (what he at least hopes) is a fashionable coat, shirt. Equally likely is that his face is adorned with a smile. Days worth of scruff covering his jaw, and brown hair with more than a hint of ginger. Usually in an elaborately planned mess.
He's quick to joke, slow to anger, and has a generaly bright look on life, although he has his darker sides as well. He's prone to violent outbursts when those around him are threatened, diplomacy will rarely, if ever cause him to stand down if someone has been hurt. And he has been known to take extreme measures to protect those he cares for. Also when he's been in emotional distress, he has shown up at home, knuckles bruised and battered, and refusing to tell anyone what he's been doing.
Skillset
Martial Artist Gen has been trained since he was 4 in his familys style of fighting. Something he had an almost terrifying aptitude for. He excels at fighting hand to hand or with a staff. Using chi strikes and unerring precission to go for debilitating or even killing blows right away. It is his main goal in life to become better, and spread his knowledge to his children one day. And he still trains every day to accomplish that.
Thief Having run away from home when he was 15, Gen found his way to Ul'dah, and realized that sometimes you needed to lay low and be sneaky to eat. incorporating much of his natural quickness and acrobatics into the thievery. He earned the name Quickpaw as a pickpocket, as well as a decent knowledge on how to pick, or break locks.
Gunslinger Chances are, Gen would have more luck tossing his weapon at his opponent than outright try to shoot them, but covering his approach in a hail of gunfire in someones general direction has proven to be a valid tactic.
Archeologist Seeking to attain a level of balance in his life, Gen took up another family trade as an archeologist. While he's not near an expert at it, he does have a decent grasp on Eorzean history, and knows when and where most of his finds come from. And he's capable of translating some ancient languages at least half way decently.
Amateur Carpenter and Goldsmith Gen put much effort into learning carpentry when he bought a house, and while he can't hit a nail with a hammer to save himself, he has learned to drive home nails with palms strikes instead. Much to Flicks chagrin who had to heal him while he perfected the trick. He also picked up on being a decent goldsmith from studying old trinkets and jewelry, which made him seek out a trainer, fiddling with small things like that gives him some peace of mind when he's angry or hurt.
Combat
Gen has fighting in his blood and bones, and it shows, his torso os covered ith the foolishness of youth, as he one let each enemy he met give him one cut before fully unloading on them. He fights with precision, speed and strength, all in one nimble package. His most terrifying weapon in his arsenal is probably his talent for causing damage on the inside of his opponents body, his chakra strikes channeled into his enemys body in such a wave that it causes shockwaves to ripple through their intestines, and, after repeated blows might even cause them to burst, making his foes bleed out from the inside.
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. He spoke to her during their match, asking her about her thoughts, dreams and hopes. Something few had ever done before. 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 explored. This has been Gens life for the past few years, only with a short pause where he joined the Flames, shortly before the battle of cartenau, he was not an active participant, but a scout for the Flames during these days. After that he drifted between archeological jobs and merc-work. Until he found himself employed by a free company. Something that in the end didn't pan out to well, and him and his closest friends soon broke off, due to creative differences with the managment at the old house. Leaving to at first, just buy another house, before realizing he couldn't abandon his friends.. and he needed their help to pay the rent, he now partially runs a free company. Dedicated to gather at first his old friends, but also mercs and crafters and adventurers from across the world.
The usually solitary cat found himself enjoying the company of others much more than he ever had, and even established a serious relationship for the first time in his life. Leading to him now being a father of three. A son by Star Flicker, two daughters by Tikka Swift
-Right now- Gen has found himself in a small household, slowly filling up with friends as well as strangers. Surprisingly to himself, people started coming to him with important matters like guidance and leadership, a role he's still not completely comfortable with. But he's getting there.. maybe. He constantly tries to bring more people into the fold, wanting to build a name for himself, and a future for his children, surrounded by friends and family. Sometimes the stress of leadership, and parenthood gets to him, which has lead to Gen increasing his training sessions, trying to take his mind off of everything, as well as preparing to defend those close to him. He can often be spotted running around the Goblet in excessive workouts.
Miscellaneous
Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! ◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)
◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)
◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)
◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)
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So.. Gen and Flick have broken up, and that left him in a downward spiral, outwards he's even more happy and outgoing than usual. But, that is his way of coping, because as soon as he's alone. He starts punching something. Or run endlessly around the Goblet. He desperatly wants to see her but knows that he'd just bring her pain by doing so, but their son needs them to at least be able to function together so Gen is determined to make the effort.
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. One night stand turned friend, turned partner in crime, turned lover, turned mother of his child, turned girlfriend. And now, it looks like they are bound to get hitched even, something few ever saw coming. But Gen would do anything for the girl. Having realized she's someone he wants to wake up with every morning -ever-. Once a brief aquaintance, and not much more, Misha slowly entered his life as she offered to listen to his troubles, and by being there for him when Tikka disappeared. A favor he wanted to return when she entered a rough patch in her life, the two of them growing close though hardships and some lighter moments as well. He cares deeply for her. Counting her among his closest friends, and is probably a bit overprotective around her, not wanting her to get hurt again. 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. "Sis" Gen found himself discussing his martial arts, and Mias magical skills outside their old 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. 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. Lovely Sumi, Tikka's sister and Gens closest working associate. The girl has been indespensable in his efforts to organize the dreamers, and as a friend and part of the family. They've been close since Tikka's kidnapping and can now often be found working late nights together, almost certainly planning for whatever comes next for the Dreamers.
Gen ended up at the Sunny Seaside Bar, still moping about Flick. when he started chatting up the bartender, L'nessa, and.. well, they got along just fine, Gen almost worried he was interfering for her other customers as they talked the evening away. Events happened. And a few days later L'nessa showed up with an injured arm on Gens doorstep. And he offered her a place to lay low on his.. couch. Yes. Couch. .. totally couch. Okay so she moved on from the couch, and now resides in the bed every now and then. Things have been a bit rocky with her not feeling like she's comfortable in an established family. But Gen is ready to make some adjustments, hoping she can find some peace with him, because she's more dear to him than most. Jeros has been there for a long time, and it's finaly started to register for Gen that the man is a rock. Sure he's sometimes a bit stiff and not the most fun at parties, but he's also a reliable friend. Would do anything for those close to him, and also jump into a losing battle if it was for the right cause. All o this has made Gen respect the man, and he's decided to let him be a part of the management of the Dreamers, now he just needs to get him to accept it. A fairly new aquaintance, Gen never seemed to get a moment to get aquainted with the keeper, and thus had little grasp of the woman, but lately they've been exchanging friendly insults, and friendly insults are a surefire way to get in Gens good graces. That she helped deliver his second daughter didn't hurt either. After this their friendship has blossomed into a very weird flower. He tries to get her to open up more, something she has no problem getting him to do. Still Gen likes a challenge, and Kiipa seems like an interesting one. Constantly opinionated, stuck-up knowitall.. that's pretty much Gens thoughts on Anton.. and while he does know the man has a point every now and then, Gen also knows he and Misha broke up, but not any real details. So Gen is wary of the man. He can be respectful enough, and even friendly when interacting with him. But for some reason, Anton has a way of making Gens temper flare easily. Little Glory, Gen found himself instantly liking the girl, In a company full of mercs and rogues, where money sometimes is what matters most, Glory provided a breath of fresh air with her longing to be a hero, seeming to think GEN was one even. The thought of the girl idolizing him as a hero fed his ego immensely, but as that calmed down and she found out that he's a bit of a womanizer as well as a scoundrel when it comes to love, he started to worry, more for the girl than for himself. If she was shaken up by finding out he was not tied down to -one- woman.. how would she react to some of the darker sides of his past?
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