Leo Arkwright

Leo Arkwright
Gender	Male
Race	Hyur
Clan	Midlander
Citizenship	Unaffiliated
Age	31
Height	70.5 ilms
Weight	~205 ponze
Profession	Adventurer and Swordmaster
Patron Deity	Oschon
Server	Balmung

"I fight for my friends!"

Appearance

Leo is possessed of a fairly sizable height, as well as an evidently powerful build. He has a physique one would expect of an experienced fighter, with broad shoulders and a sturdy constitution. His facial features reflect this to a degree, given his fairly strong jaw and hooked, somewhat eagle-like nose. Closely examining his physical features, one might say he has Highlander blood in there, somewhere.

However, Leo's most readily apparent feature is likely his pale blond hair. Close behind would be the near perpetual grin he wears, matching nicely with his bright mane. Though his eyes are a dark, earthen brown, they still manage to gleam with a joviality more often than not. Leo's actions reflect an inherent cheerfulness that is evident in his countenance at nearly all times, right down to his fairly myriad freckles, which manage to persist well into his adulthood.

Owing to his experience, Leo has a fair number of scars upon his body. The most obvious of which is the one residing on his right cheek, sloping upwards towards his nose. Most of the other markings of combat are hidden by the clothing or armor he wears. If one ever had the opportunity, however, they would notice a particularly grievous scar on the left side of his torso, likely from a slash of sorts.

History

Leo originally hails from a foreign land, a nation far to Eorzea's north, where he spent his childhood and youth. His father and other mentors trained Leo in combat with a sword from a young age while he was there, alongside his older sister. Beyond caring deeply for his family, he mentions little else of his time spent outside of Eorzea, though it does not seem to be out of a desire to hide anything. It may be that his past is rather uneventful, or that he feels it is not worth mentioning.

Little more than ten cycles ago, Leo and his older sister, Ara, ventured to Eorzea in hopes of finding fortune by becoming adventurers. Their initial journey brought them first to Ul'dah, Jewel of Thanalan. After the initial hardships an immigrant would expect, both found their dreams fulfilled, becoming relatively successful rookie adventurers. After traveling and performing leves together for some time, Leo set out on his own to see all of Eorzea, while Ara remained in Ul'dah. Despite going their separate ways, they keep up correspondence with each other, as well as with their parents in their homeland.

More than anything, Leo has earned a sizable pool of experience from his journeys. Though he did make some name for himself, acquiring fame was one of the smallest of his goals. He placed much more value in thrill of adventure and combat, as well as aiding those he made acquaintance. From fighting dragons to delving depths, Leo's wanderlust and desire to aid others has led him through many bizarre situations. Accompanying many other adventurers on his journeys, he rarely stuck to any single group for an extended period.

Alas, no brave vagrant can live on the road forever, no matter how much their heart desires to roam. Eventually, they find their way to stalwart allies that never part, and stand together against the test of time. As Leo enters his 31st cycle, he finds himself in just such a situation.

Personality

A cheerful demeanor and attitude are the most evident features of Leo's behavior, along with a general foolishness. He places great value in maintaining a positive outlook on life, even in dire situations. While that is not to say he is entirely without somber moments, they are few and far between. Always quick to hurl a jest, particularly at his own expense, Leo enjoys seeing others in good moods as much as enjoys being in one himself.

Leo carries his carefree attitude into general optimism, though he acknowledges it is usually blind and naive. This naivete leads him to gullibility at times, as he is fairly quick to trust others. Oftentimes, he looks on the brighter side of dangerous situations, attempting to live up to the ideal of a stalwart adventurer. Courage, morality, kindness, loyalty, honor, and a generally heroic spirit are values he aspires to, fitting nicely with his optimistic outlook.

While he is definitely not the brightest of adventurers, Leo will attempt to speak through issues that might be solved with speech. When diplomacy fails and push comes to shove, however, he has no qualms with bringing any manner of sword to combat. He is quick to fight for his friends and values, throwing himself into danger quite easily. Favoring calm and acumen during turmoil despite his usual eccentricity, Leo will stow his jokes and jests for a sword when danger rears its head.

In the end, Leo is an individual confident in himself, though he is extremely quick to acknowledge his faults, usually with a biting remark of self-deprecation. While he will also make mocking comments about others, Leo attempts to make them in good spirit, and will refrain if it causes offense. However, he can be oblivious and insensitive at times, accidentally causing offense through his own lack of tact.

Affiliations and Known Associates

♥ Romantic Interest ♥ Sexual Desire ♥ Platonic Love ● Good Standing ● Neutral Standing ● Poor Standing

♥ Vesna Novaar : Vesna is the person Leo cares most about in this world. It is safe to say he views her romantically, and he would crawl his way through the hells and back to make her happy. In some ways, he already has. And he would not even think to complain about it.

● Lahn Flaval : Though he has not seen Lahn in some time, it is rare for strong bonds of friendship to waver with the passing of moons. If he needed to, he would eagerly put his life on the line for the Elezen.

● Ralamano Nulumano : Leo regards Ralamano with a great degree of trust, acknowledging that the Lalafell is far more intelligent than himself. Numerous interactions guided Leo to trusting the Lalafell's judgment in regards to others, even if he judges himself to harshly.

● Kodaro Ba'rococo : Kodaro reminds Leo of himself when he was younger, for good or ill. He knows that the Miqo'te has a good heart and does what he can for what is right; something Leo values greatly.

● Emilienoix Bellegarde : Though Leo had his misgivings with Emilienoix when the pair first met, the Elezen's strange morality and loyalty have won him a stalwart friend in the Hyur. Though he is not a perfect man, Emilienoix has his virtues.

● Khoba Lhyr : Leo has not had a great deal of time to interact with Khoba, but all of what he has had have certainly endeared the Miqo'te to him. She is of a strong disposition and heart, traits more valuable than any others.

● Kikira Kira : The small Lalafell inspires all of Leo's many brotherly instincts, and he certainly is eager to protect her. Her heart is likely bigger than the rest of her, safely securing Leo as a friend.

Characteristics

• Nicknames: Blondie; Freckles
• Age: 31
  • Nameday: 26th Sun of the Fourth Astral Moon
• Gender: Male
  • Sexuality: Heterosexual
  • Marital Status: Unwed
• Alignment: Lawful Good
• Height: 70.5 ilms
• Weight: ~205 ponze
• Body: Strong physique
• Hair: Pale Blonde
• Eyes: Dark, Earthen Brown
• Skin: Light

LIKES ■ Rain ■ Sparring or fighting monsters ■ Jokes and good humor ■ Seeing others in good moods ■ Arms and armor ■ Playing music ■ The company of friends ■ Relaxing between fighting ■ Adventuring ■ His bear

DISLIKES ■ Sweet food ■ Crime ■ Disregard for the well-being of others ■ Conflicts between friends ■ Long-lasting injuries ■ Being called old (he's only 31...) ■ Losing another sword, yet again

HOBBIES ■ Adventuring ■ Refining martial skills ■ Playing music or singing ■ Spending time among friends ■ Telling stories ■ Fighting

FAVORITES ■ Alignment: Lawful Good ■ Vice(s): The Booze ■ Favorite Food: Shepherd's Pie ■ Favorite Color: Blue ■ Favorite Drink: Mead ■ Favorite Sound: Rain heard from inside

STRENGTHS ■ Physically strong ■ Skilled with weaponry ■ Excels when working with a team ■ Strong morality

FAULTS ■ Minor stupidity ■ Stubborn and bull-headed ■ Occasionally oblivious, particularly to social cues ■ Could not cook his way out of a paper bag

Areas of Expertise

• Martial: If a weapon could be classified as a sword, Leo is likely proficient or masterful with it. He is quite capable with a shield, and is not bothered overmuch by wearing even the heavier sorts of armor. His skill with hand-to-hand combat is fairly refined, particularly in the field of punching and grappling. Further, he is no slouch with an axe. Though he has received rudimentary training with other weaponry, he is far from mastery.
• Crafting: Leo can maintain various sorts of armor and weapons, though is otherwise inept at crafting.
• Other: Leo is capable of playing a few musical instruments with some manner of skill, and is a fairly good singer. Though his knowledge is tempered by his homeland, and rather strange because of this. Beyond musical talent, Leo also has an inherently strong ability to know when aether is about, despite a lack of skill in magic. This is a double-edged sword, as aetheryte travel is particularly brutal on his usually sturdy constitution.

Other Notes

Religion

Though Leo values all of the Twelve, particularly Oschon, he is not extremely resilient in his religious faith. Because of this, he will rarely worship the Twelve formally.

Quirks

Leo has a tendency to scratch his head and rub his neck often when talking, particularly while nervous or confused. His most obvious habit is grinning like an idiot, sometimes without provocation. Further, he is quick to laugh, and does an extremely poor job at hiding or stifling it, often leading to snorting or other unflattering noises.

Equipment

Leo possesses a veritable armory of various types of swords, as well as varieties of armor. He is proficient with most, if not all, of his collection, and will bring to bear what is necessary for the situation.

Companions

Through a strange course of fate, Leo became acquainted with a juvenile bear while adventuring through Coerthas alongside Vesna Novaar. Thrust into a battle against Dravanians, he fought alongside this bear, earning mutual respect for the beast. Without home or family, the bear decided to follow Leo and Vesna as his new sleuth, earning themselves a proud ally. Or so they expected. Excalibear proved to be quite dog-like in his mannerisms, and was a quick study in learning how to fight alongside his companions. He is loyal, courageous, and playful, and his wits and good manners are fit to out-pace Leo.