Little Shark
| Jhiro'a Moui | |
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| Gender | Male |
| Race | Miqo'te |
| Clan | Keeper of the Moon |
| Citizenship | Unaffiliated |
| Age | Seventeen |
Contents
Character
General
Jhiro'a, or Little Shark as he is most commonly known, was found floating in the river by a band of Hellsguard Roegadyn making their way through. Mercenaries by trade, originally they had thought the bundle of Miqo'te was unspoiled goods from a shipwreck, but after fishing him out of the water they quickly found out how wrong they were. They were fully prepared to set him back in the water and on his way, but the Miqo'te baby had other ideas and immediately clamped down on the fingers of his future father with his sharp little teeth and refused to let go. This also helped him earn his namesake. Later, the Roegadyn would jokingly say that they were stuck with him, and Shark's life as a Hellsguard began.
Appearance
Unnaturally tall - something he boasts about to anyone that listens, claiming he's well on his way to being an upstanding member of Hellsguard - Shark is nevertheless scrawny, embarrassingly so. His eyes are an almost luminous yellow, hair a contrasting jet-black to his pale skin, traits inherent in most if not all Keeper Miqo'te. Despite this, he will loudly and vehemently claim to be Roe, and will snap at anyone stating otherwise. He tends to favor reds and all shades of it, enough that he is even willing to pay others to dye articles of clothing for him.
Personality
Having grown up around taverns and bars all his life, Shark's picked up on the different mannerisms and dialects - though, admittedly, some of the seedier bits - and most of his speech is littered with swears and vulgarities you wouldn't really expect from a Miqo'te his age. Enthusiastic to a fault, he has no qualms about using underhanded means to get what he wants; this includes using cub eyes at someone, flirting, speaking "properly" and doing favors for people. Though normally rude and vulgar, Shark's been known to put a lid on it when it gets to be too much, particularly around pretty girls and handsome men. Actually, it's those sorts of people that usually put him in a sort of tizzy, even more so when those good looks are coupled with acts of kindness and warmth that leave him stammering and making a quick bolt for the exit.
Funnily enough, he's got a really short fuse and a temper to rival even the surliest Roe, and while it's pretty easy to set him off it's incredibly hard to get him to calm down once he's raring to go. Although Shark lacks any kind of physical prowess that would make his snipes a threat, he does have an extensive supply of aether he has yet to tap into, and inciting his wrath is not recommended unless one is prepared to pay for building damages. Unless of course, you have a hand of attractive faces to send Shark packing.
It isn't a far stretch to see Shark in a crowded tavern or bar, boasting that he can drink everyone under the table -- and surprisingly enough, that's one of the things about him that he's actually good at. It also isn't uncommon to see him skulking around, hood drawn up over his head while he tries to pick out the next willing occupant to buy him a drink.
Combat
General
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Tendencies
Likes
- Brandewine.
- Spirits.
- Ale.
- Being praised.
Dislikes
- Non-alcoholic beverages.
- Being treated like a child.
- Being pathetically weak and lacking physical strength.
- Getting wet.
- The rain.
Hobbies/Talents
- Conning people into buying him stuff.
- Collecting wind-up miniatures.
- Really good at holding his liquor.
Other
- Seems to favor cinnamon, and will usually spice all of his meals/drinks with it.
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Relationships
Family
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Early Thunder - Adopted Father. Shark will boast of his pa to anyone willing to listen.
Friends
Aschnell Grantz - Shark's relationship with Aschnell is... bizarre, to say the least. Shark has been nothing but an absolute shit to him; calling the Miqo'te names, stealing from him, and doing everything short of outright attacking the other Miqo'te. He holds a certain fondness for him, but it's the kind of fondness one would give a small animal. Nevertheless, if you were to ask him whether or not he "hated" Aschnell, the answer would be no.
Because Aschnell is also a budding magic-user, Shark considers him a brother-in-arms of sorts. His innocent outlook on life made it hard for Shark to see him as anything but a smaller, more naive child (even if the Miqo'te was anything but) and though the fights that followed after Aschnell's rejected confession were mired in venomous words and insults on either side, he considers him a friend and would willingly ask for his help should he need it. He tries not to, though; can't have another aether-user usurping his position, right?
He's lost contact with him recently, but occasionally he'll think of him. Given Aschnell's recent personality shift and descent into debauchery, this is hardly surprising. Whatever happened to the cute, fluffy innocent Miqo'te that claimed he wanted to be his Shark's prince charming? Who knows.
Ethri'a Valnyr - Shark first met Ethri'a at the ruins just south of Camp Bronze Lake. The other Keeper was literally drunk off his ass and, seeing the opportunity to swindle a poor drunkard out of his booze, Shark took to the ever-enjoyable task of drunk-babysitting. After learning the Miqo'te's name -- "Ethy", just to irritate him -- Shark helped him to try and wash his face off to get a bit of sobriety back into his system. Their conversation was short, but one of many; Teld arrived, and Shark left the drunk Miqo'te in his care.
Because of their established connection with Teld're, Shark and Ethri'a found themselves coming together more and more, whether they were aware of it or not. It seemed as though Ethri'a was always at Teld're's side, or Teld're was minutes away from being with Ethri'a. It was a relationship Shark didn't much care about, and so didn't, and went about his business as usual. The relationship between himself and Ethri'a blossomed, slowly; he'd either come across the paladin seated on a bench, staring into space as though waiting - or he would ask for accompaniment somewhere, and Teld would either come along with Ethri'a, or send him in his place. It got to the point Shark actually got used to the other Miqo'te's quietness, and it wasn't until much, much later that he began to wonder over it.
But his curiosity was in vain; Ethri'a either refused to answer or deflected his questions easily, but he did give the younger Keeper sound advice when it mattered. Over time Shark found himself confiding in and even looking up to the paladin, and their time together only increased. Shark would actively seek out Ethri'a and tag along with him, or else ask him to accompany him to places he couldn't get through alone. At one point, he even compared Ethri'a's strength to his pa, who before had stood on such a high pillar so as to be impossible to compare to the adventurers Shark had come across.
Ethri'a, though Shark isn't willing to admit it, is one of the people that can get under his skin without even trying. He finds himself yearning for the older Miqo'te's approval, asking for advice, and worrying over Ethri'a when the situation calls for it. Ethri'a came to him and La Noscea and, though he possessed more coveted strength than Shark could ever hope to achieve, he stayed with him. Even when Shark moved from La Noscea to Coerthas, knowing his was running away from everything, Ethri'a accompanied him. And it's in Coerthas that they make their life now - temporarily, at least - as Shark studies magicks and generally holes himself up away from people. Everyday with Ethri'a is a joy, and something Shark's come to appreciate; even moreso with his budding crush on the Keeper paladin.
But even so, paradise can't last forever. On an excursion into one of the raging blizzards to presumably fetch Shark a few items he'd been lacking, Ethri'a ... never returned. Not for hours, days, or weeks, and Shark has been counting down, flipping between worrying and raging at the fact that the other Miqo'te left him without saying anything. But there's a niggling thought in the back of his mind... because Ethri'a, the knight he's grown so used to seeing and depend on, wouldn't just disappear without warning. So Shark waits... and he hopes.
Tahni'sae Farreihm - One of Shark's first ... crushes? Loves? It's hard to say. They met at a Spooky the 13th event held in the Shroud, which Shark accompanied with Eirilys and Li'ur, respectively. Shark went because of the promise of free booze, Eirilys for Shark's sake, and Li'ur acted as chaperone though neither had asked. During the event Shark and Li'ur had a petty disagreement and, mistaking Li'ur's teasing for harrassment, Tahni'sae approached to see if everything was all right. Seeing an opportunity to create mischief, Shark immediately took it upon himself to act as though distressed - "I came out here to have a good time and honestly I'm feeling so attacked right now!" - and at Sae's insistence, Li'ur left the party. Shark thanked Tahni'sae, asking him to lift his mask and show him his face - which the other Miqo'te refused to do - and Sae returned to his work.
Their next meeting would be just outside Ul'dah, during a sandstorm. Though Shark was determined to brave it on his own, there was an obstacle - namely, Sae's chest. Though he should have been grateful for the relief against the swirling winds, instead Shark shouted at the man to move out of his way. Sae obliged, and Shark realized his mistake when he was buffeted with sand. Like a cub, he buried his face in Sae's chest and the pair waited out the storm together. From then on their relationship grew; Sae found Shark's sharp tongue charming, and Shark found himself growing fond of Sae's tolerance and his seemingly endless patience.
Inevitably, Shark got a crush on his fellow Keeper - which only grew and grew, and when he couldn't stand it anymore he kissed Sae, an act which was surprisingly returned. It wasn't until a little later that they were... something. Not quite dating, not quite lovers, but -something-, and Shark found himself overwhelmed with a number of uncertainties. Since Sae was his first... romantic relationship, there were a number of questions left unanswered, which only increased with each passing day. Eventually - frustrated, and feeling more helpless than he should have - he verbally attacked Sae, shouting at him when the other Miqo'te came to his rescue and declaring it was a protection he didn't want. Shark broke off their relationship, though the two remain fast friends, and the Miqo'te still occupies a spot in his heart.
Teld're Eska'aldren - "If you kill a hundred of these creatures, your strength will increase a hundredfold." These words were what lured Shark into the Shroud, intent on killing as many kedtraps as he could possibly get his hands on. He was well within the fifty-sixty range when Teld're stumbled upon him and, presumably thinking the Miqo'te needed help (though really, the kedtraps were in Teld's way), began to slaughter all the creatures in his path.
Needless to say, Shark was not pleased. After flinging a few curses and insults in the swordsman's direction, Shark thought he'd at least scared him off. On the contrary, Teld're confessed to finding the other Miqo'te attractive, and when Shark ran Teld pursued him across the forest and pinned him down. From there, their friendship grew; Shark found himself teasing the other Miqo'te endlessly and keeping him company - with the promise of free drinks, who wouldn't? - and they even shared a few trysts here and there.
When the news of Shark's pa reached his ears, Teld was one of the first that sought to bring him out of his depression, an act the Keeper finds himself immensely grateful to him for. Not that he'd admit it out loud, of course. Though they don't talk much anymore - mostly because Shark's under the false assumption Teld considers him more like a possession than a friend - Shark still holds him in esteem and thinks of him often.
Enemies
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Rumors
Common Rumors
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Moderate Rumors
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Rare Rumors
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PC Rumors
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History/Timeline
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