Guillemont Feurieux

Guillemont Feurieux
Gender	Male
Race	Elezen
Clan	Half Wildwood, Half Duskwight
Citizenship	Ishgardian
Age	22
Height	6 fulms, 5 ilms
Weight	210 ponze
Profession	Man-at-arms

Appearance

Guillemont keeps his face cleanly shaven and his dark grey hair cut short. It has a coarse texture, and if he were to allow it to grow out it would be rather curly. His hair always looks at least somewhat messy, despite his best efforts. Guillemont's eyes are a dull blue, almost grey. When his face is relaxed his gaze appears cold and brooding. He is somewhat short for an Elezen, but doesn't mind. He received physical training since an early age, and as such he has a muscular build and strikes an imposing figure. He has a noticeable scar on the left side of his jaw from an ‘accident’ that occurred during this training. He is most often seen wearing his ornate red armor, which his father gave him when he left his family home.

Personality

Guillemont is shy and, despite his resting facial expression, quite polite when approached. However, his natural intimidating expression and quiet nature often give the impression of a shady character. This causes people who haven't met him to generally avoid him. This only further increases his insecurity and apprehension for social situations. A large part of this insecurity stems from the fact his father never showed him affection, as they are not biologically related. Guillemont is fiercely loyal and values people he cares about above himself. He would not hesitate to put himself between a blade and a friend.

History

Guillemont is the product of one of his mother Audierne's previous relationships with a Duskwight man who fled when she became pregnant. Being of noble birth, having a child out of wedlock would render her an outcast. In order to avoid a scandal she married Varigeant Feurieux; a friend and suitor who, out of love for Audierne, kept the child - albeit at arm's length. Rumors were still spread of course, when a blond Wildwood couple produced a dark-haired Duskwight infant. Guillemont's mother never spoke of his biological father, and he did not ask. He knew his father was not his real father.

Guillemont's Scar

When Guillemont was a young boy, his mother became pregnant again and his father became even more distant. Not wanting to lose what little affection he did receive to his younger (and legitimate) sibling, Guillemont put intense effort into his studies and training in an attempt to impress his father. Guillemont, confident in his progress as a swordsman, persuaded his father to come to a lesson and watch him spar with one of his peers. Guillemont handily defeated the other student, who was the heir to one of his father's rivals. He turned to face his father, hoping to see approval on his face. The defeated boy, in his spite, slashed at Guillemont's face while his guard was down. Clutching his face and bleeding profusely, Guillemont cried out in pain. When Guillemont looked again, his father had left. He did not speak to Guillemont for weeks after the incident, which would leave Guillemont with a permanent scar. Two moons later, his brother Arleux was born.

Guillemont’s mother became depressed shortly after Arleux’s birth. She wouldn’t sleep or eat, and spent much of her time alone. It took three years for her to recover, but her relationship with her eldest son was never really the same. Arleux would never remember this period of time. Even though Guillemont’s relationship with his parents deteriorated as his half-brother grew, the two boys genuinely loved each other. Arleux, who was not as naturally resilient or strong as Guillemont, idolized his brother.

Skills

Guillemont is trained in the use of several weapons. He prefers to fight with a greatsword, but is also proficient with the lance as well as sword and shield techniques. Since leaving Ishgard he has dabbled in thaumaturgy and conjury, and has been known to use some magic in combination with his swordplay.

Rumors

These rumors may or may not be true.

Common

Can be used freely

• "I heard his real father was a petty thug. Probably forced 'imself on Lady Feurieux. Varigeant's a saint for keeping the boy."

- Overheard in Ishgard

• "He swings that big sword around like it's nothing. I once heard he cut a man clean in half with a single swing."

- Overheard in a tavern, source unclear

• "They say his real dad was real scum. Seduced poor Audierne so he could rob her blind. He has that look about him too, don't you think?"

- Overheard in Ishgard

Uncommon

Use sparingly.

• "I once heard that Lord Feurieux beat the lad half to death, left him with that scar on his face."

- Whispered between wealthy men in Ishgard

• "He's nicer than he looks. Show that man any kindness and he'll remember you forever."

- A barmaid"

Other Notes

Tropes

Guillemont is something of a Stoic Woobie