Piers Hayward

Piers Hayward
Gender	Male
Race	Hyur
Clan	Midlander
Citizenship	Gridanian
Age	19
Occupation	Shield for Hire
Height/Weight	5'9" / 173 lbs
Relatives	Emund Hayward (Father) Mathilda Hayward (Mother) Cailleagh Hayward (Sister)

Basic Info

Piers Hayward is a young man from the Twelveswood who's primary concern is earning gil to send back home to his family. Having set his sights on Ul'dah, Piers hadn't even been in Thanalan for more than a day before he found himself broken and battered in an unfortunate encounter with an Amalj'aa.
Thanks to a small amount of tutelage and a large amount of danger, Piers has since grown to be competent enough in a fight, though he still has a long ways to go. Piers works in an adventuring partnership with his best friend, a certain red haired Miqo'te, and together the two of them tackle odd jobs, bounties, and utterly fail at keeping each other out of trouble.

LIKES ■ Good Rain ■ Hard Work ■ Banter ■ 'The Moogle's Paw'

DISLIKES ■ 'The Moogle's Paw' ■ The Desert ■ Self-Pity ■ Lack of Motivation

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, it's no surprise that Piers grew up on farm. When not clinking around in chain mail, he's often wearing something that works equally well for relaxation or manual labor. Piers carries himself confidently, but a near constant look of curiosity and wonder betrays him. The same can be said about his personality: as no-nonsense as he likes to be presented, Piers can't help himself when it comes to joking around. He can be aggravatingly stubborn at times, but knows enough to admit when he's wrong.

Quotes

• "Stick close, I'm about to do something really stupid."
• "All I can really do is my best, and hope for the same."

Biography

(work in progress)

Notes for Roleplay (OOC)

I always enjoy walk up RP! If you're interested in initiating something with Piers, it's a safe bet that if he's outside of Gridania then he's probably gawking at something he's never seen before.

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 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 ■ "The Hayward's boy? Sold me the last of their livestock, couldn't pay what he was hoping to get for 'em though." - Neighboring Farmer ◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard) ■ "Did you hear about the Haywards? Better them than us." - Conversation between stablehands, Central Shroud. ■ "You'd never believe it, but that boy is a born dancer." - Gridanian festival-goer ◢ 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. Cailleagh has only recently begun speaking to her brother again. ♥ J'lyneth Khal : A tribal Miqo'te and the first friend that Piers made outside of the Twelveswood. After dragging the battered Gridanian out from underneath a dead Amalj'aa, J'lyneth took it upon herself to nurse him back to health. 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 and laughing about their misadventures. ● 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, and brushed him aside with an offhand comment. Naively believing that being told to "go pick a fight with an Amalj'aa" was actual advice for quick recognition from the gladiator's guild, the events that put Piers where he is today were set in motion.

Gallery

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  Piers Character Sketch

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  Piers and Lyneth

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  Trial by Ordeal

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  Shield for Hire

Footnotes

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Theme Songs (playlist)

Character Sketch: Donja Gorter