Piers Hayward

Piers Hayward
Gender	Male
Race	Hyur
Clan	Midlander
Citizenship	Gridanian
Age	19
Marital Status	Single
Occupation
Height/Weight	5'9" / 167 lbs
Orientation	Straight
Relatives	Emund Hayward (Father) Mathilda Hayward (Mother) Cailleagh Hayward (Sister)

Basic Info

Piers Hayward is a young man from the Twelveswood who's current concern is sending money back home to his family. Setting his sights were on Ul'dah, Piers hadn't even been in Thanlan for more than a day before he found himself broken and battered by a lone Amalj'aa. Since then, he's grown to be reasonably competent in a fight thanks to the tutelage he's received in swordsmanship. He makes his living working odd jobs for whoever will hire him.

LIKES ■ Good Rainfall ■ Hard Work ■ Banter ■ Not Having Broken Ribs

DISLIKES ■ Cold Snaps ■ The Desert ■ Self-Pity ■ Unmotivated Individuals

OTHER ■ Alignment: Neutral Good ■ Favorite Food: Roasted Spaghetti Squash ■ Favorite Drink: Mulled Cider ■ Favorite Color: Red Maple

Appearance & Personality

With a strong back and broad shoulders, Piers has a classic farm boy look about him. When not clinking around in chain mail, he is often dressed casually in something that works equally well for relaxation or manual labor. He carries himself confidently, but a near constant look of curiosity and wonder betrays how unaccustomed he is to being outside of the Twelveswood. The same can be said about his personality: as no-nonsense as he likes to present himself, Piers can't help himself when it comes to joking around. He can be stubborn when faced with conflict, and will sooner stand his ground than back down. Above all, Piers hates nothing more than being told he can't do something.

Quotes

• "Stick close, I'm about to do something really stupid."

Biography

(work in progress)

"Thrilling Adventure"

RUMORS Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! ◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard) ■ "I'm pretty sure that's his sister that his sister working over at the Carline Canopy." - Vendor in Gridania ■ "His poor mother, shame on him for running off like that." - Gossiping woman in Gridania ◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear) ■ "He's got a strong arm, that's for sure. What he lacks in technique he makes up for in vigorous youth, he should try himself in the Colisuem." - Fight Promoter, Steps of Thal, Ul'Dah ◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard) ■ "The Hayward's boy? Sold me their last ox, too bad I couldn't pay what he was hoping to get for it. He took what I offered, but asked for a small harness to make up the difference. Never did find out what he ended up doing with the thing." - Neighboring Farmer ◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players) ■ "Surprisingly tolerable when he isn't being infuriating. He's honest. He is what he says he is and he'll do what he's said he'll do. That's not nothing. Why? What did he tell you?" -J'lyneth Khal ■ ■ ■

RELATIONS ♥ Romantic Interest    ♥ Platonic Love     ● Good Standing     ● Poor Standing ♥ Cailleagh Hayward : Piers' younger sister. In the years leading up to the loss of the farm she worked alongside her brother, looking after livestock and helping with the harvest. After moving their parents into the city proper, she started working at a nearby tavern to help pay living expenses. Even though he's began sending money back home, Cailleagh hasn't spoken to Piers since he left the Twelvewood. ♥ J'lyneth Khal : The first friend that Piers made outside of the Twelveswood. After dragging a battered Piers out from underneath a dead Amalj'aa, J'lyneth took it upon herself to make sure that he didn't immediately die from his wounds. It took time, but Piers eventually returned to fighting shape. Since then the two have become an adventuring duo, and it didn't take long for the trust and friendship that Piers found in J'lyneth to grow into a genuine affection for her. The two of them can often be heard bantering late into the night, swapping stories about home and other various misadventures. ● Ragnarok Boyd : Ragnarok is the man responsible for getting Piers back on his feet. Being a skilled healer, he mended Piers' broken ribs. Not long after, Ragnarok tasked himself with teaching him how to better wield a blade. Piers holds a strong respect for the him as a mentor. ● The Sledge : A Coliseum contender that goes by the name "The Sledge". During his first visit to Ul'dah, Piers had an unfortunate run in with this physically imposing Highlander. Being pestered by some kid was the last thing The Sledge wanted to deal with after yet another harrowing bout in the Coliseum, so he brushed the Gridanian aside with an offhand comment. Naively believing that being told to "go and pick a fight with an Amalj'aa" as actual advice for quick recognition from the guilds, the events that put Piers where he is today were set in motion.

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Footnotes

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