Gen Quickpaw
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| Gender | Male |
| Race | Miqo'te |
| Clan | Seeker |
| Citizenship | Unaffiliated |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Taken |
| 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
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)
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.
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.
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 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 compoany 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 two.. separate mothers though, due to him still being a troublemaker and a scoundrel. But still fiercly loving of his mate Flick, and his undefined Tikka.
-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.
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. 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.
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 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.
Gen ended up at the Sunny Seaside Bar, still moping about Flick pretty much, 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 chatted 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. |
