Marcus Cano

Marcus Cano
Steelsong
Gender	Male
Race	Hyur
Clan	Highlander
Citizenship	Ul'dah
Nameday	18th Sun, 3rd Astral Moon, 1550
Guardian	Althyk, the Keeper
Profession	Gladiator

x. General

Rosalind Westwind lives a largely solitary existence as an itinerant tomemonger and amateur historian. She supplies the occasional tattered volume to Ul'dah's various archives and, on occasion, by ferry to the Arcanists' Guild in Limsa Lominsa. A novice thaumaturge and arcanist, she knows only enough magic to frighten off or poison the occasional wild animal or bandit she encounters during her quests for forgotten books and scrolls. Thanalan's harsh landscape, coupled with the Calamity's recent destruction affords her plentiful pillaged caravans, abandoned homes and empty camps to survey. It is by these rather dubious methods she ekes out a meager livelihood and keeps her overstocked, yet uncannily tidy, book cart in working order.

x. Appearance

With ordinary hyuran looks and a short stature, Rosalind disappears easily in the colorful crowds of Ul'dah. She rarely dons anything but a simple shepherd's tunic, always with at least one grimoire latched to her belt and a rucksack filled to the brim and rustling loudly with scrolls. From this inconspicuous vantage she is forever scanning her surroundings—sharp eyes taking in every detail. She is often unaware of the fact that her persistent staring unnerves those around her—most often, her customers. Her eyes are a greyish green and her mud-brown hair is forever overgrown, unkempt and thick with sand. Her skin remains oddly pallid for an Ul'dahn on account of her nocturnal ruin-raiding habits and long hours within the Ossuary's walls.

x. Past

[Under Construction]

x. Present

Called by the Unknown

With the death of those closest to her in the Milvaneth Sacrarium's destruction in the Calamity, Rosalind lives a deeply unsettled life. She clings to written knowledge for certainty. Forever engrossed in history books, recovered journals and magical theory, her days are spent searching for answers. However, the more she discovers, the more she becomes resigned to a belief that the answers she seek may lie far, far beyond Thanalan. She sleeps only to find restless dreams. What does the coming of the Seventh Umbral Era portend? Surely an even greater struggle—an even deeper misery—than has already befallen Eorzea.

The Tome Raider

More frequently, Rosalind's search for the tomes and records of the past have lead her into the deeper regions of Thanalan. What knowledge lies beyond the well-traveled trade routes and scattered ruins of the desert? Her desire to expedition into Thanalan's lost corners have led to a partnership with an Ala Mihgan refugee named Landebert. He and several of his Pearl Lane compatriots have taught her of the dangers that lie to the north and how to prepare herself for combat. She now trains herself for the greater challenges ahead.

x. Personality

[Under Construction]

x. Table of Traits

Traits based on Ash’s Guide to RPG Personality
Primary Motivator		Understanding	Sense of Humor	Dry
Emotional Disposition		Melancholy	SEXUALITY
Moodiness		Phlegmatic	Sexual Orientation	Heterosexual
CORE TRAITS			Libido	Anemic
Outlook		Pessimistic	Sexual Expressiveness	Modest
Integrity		Unscrupulous	Sexual Expressive Style	Romantic
Impulsiveness		Controlled	Openness to Sexual Experience	Adventurous
Boldness		Intrepid	Promiscuousness	Low/Monogamous
Flexibility		Flexible	RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY
Affinity		Cold	Adherence	Orthodox Adherent
Comportment		Agreeable	Tolerance	Tolerant
Interactivity		Reserved	Expression of Beliefs	Occasional
Disclosure		Candid	Converting Others	Casual
Conformity		Heterodox	Attitude	Humble
SECONDARY TRAITS
Quirks		Staring; Absent-mindedness; Non-sequitur comments; Collecting odd things; Stealing
Likes		Research; Lalafellin culture; Intense discussion; Solving puzzles; Gaining understanding
Dislikes		Willful ignorance; Disorganization; Intellectual boredom; Escapism; Witholding knowledge; Dancing
Fears		Ignorance of the truth; Lack of freedom; Intellectual loneliness; Loss of memory; The end of the world
Skills		Writing; Reading; Basic thaumaturgy; Basic alchemy; Appraisal; Working with her hands

x. Character Playlist

• Gravity - Yoko Kanno feat. Maaya Sakamoto (Called by the Unknown)
• Into the Darkness - Nobuo Uematsu (The Tome Raider)

x. Relationships

[PC] Rowan Hunt - Rosalind regards this taciturn young man with gratitude after he aided her in recovering a stolen tome from her market stall. She recently learned of his faraway origins in La Noscea and has taken an interest in helping him adjust to his new life in bustling Ul'dah.

[NPC] Roroton - A fellow merchant and childhood acquaintance who has grown to become Rosalind's closest friend. A discerning goldsmith, merchant and collector of rare valuables, they work together on occasion when Rosalind's salvage operations yield jeweled spoils. They rarely pass several suns without seeing each other, and when they find their carts side-by-side, are inseparable in their conversation. Rosalind has long harbored feelings for the lalafell, but has never been one to acknowledge her own romantic desires or deem them important.

[PC] Yvane Ashdale - Rosalind does her best to avoid this persistent young sellsword. The younger woman regularly attempts to seek out Rosalind's cart and make flirtatious advances. Yvane must be remarkably resilient or remarkably dense. Perhaps the two traits go hand in hand? She would make a useful bodyguard, however...

x. Rumors

• "Swear I've seen her skirting around my cart at night, rifling through my wares." — Ul'dahn Merchant
• "The bookmonger? Always staring at me when I pass by to check her new stock. Odd. Don't ask her about the Calamity. You'll be standing out in the sun for hours while she goes on." — Customer
• "That Twelve-damned hyur... <frowns> She has never donated a single gil! And her deliveries are forever caked in mud. Once, even blood-stained! I won't speak of her! West-ward-wild-whatever her name may be." — Yayaroku, Priest of the Order of Nald'Thal
• "Oh, Rosa! Always something interesting to sell, if she doesn't keep it for herself. I'm always looking for her cart, but she seems to disappear for moons at a time, and without notice." — Lalafellin Customer
• "I've scarce met another hyur so devoted to the pursuit of knowledge and so guided by the hand of Althyk. I've always loved talking to Rosie, and her parents... I wish they were still here with us under Nald's watch. The girl has no eye for fashion or value, though. Let it be known." — Roroton, Independent Jeweler and Appraiser
• "I met her, once. I think I'd like to meet her again." — Young Man with Red Hair

x. Page Updates

12.01.2015: Began writing page. Still in progress. Credit for template and formatting belongs to Mylene Wharf.