Roswyn Valhuri

Roswyn Valhuri
I keep running and rushing to catch a clue / To the mystery of your dark heart / I could never have known / From the signs I was shown / That the game was rigged from the start.
Gender	Female
Race	Miqo'te
Clan	Keeper of the Moon
Citizenship	Unaffiliated
Place of Birth	Black Shroud
Age	19
Sexuality	Heterosexual
Height	4 fulms 10 ilms
Guardian	Menphina, The Lover

A naive girl. A stubborn businesswoman. A mystery.

Roswyn is an orphan, born in the Black Shroud to her mother that died not long after her birth. Her father is a mystery figure and her beginnings were spent fighting, clawing and stealing for survival before a tragic, yet arguably fortunate, twist of fate led her to becoming a more well-to-do daughter of Ul'dah.

Roswyn's current and true occupation remains shrouded in mystery with only small clues trickling out here and there. A select few know the truth but they will never tell. Who is she? What are her goals? And why won't she discuss them?

★Information here may seem limited. This is intentional. Roswyn does not share details about her life or history with people freely. Certain information and personal relationship information is ambiguous because it is not publicly discussed. Anything listed here is strictly OOC knowledge unless Roswyn has discussed it with your character.

Appearance

Roswyn is a light pink colored Miqo'te female with her hair ending in silver streaks and sliver streaks running through her tail. She stands at minimum height for a Miqo'te female. She is extremely small in stature but her body is lithe and dense, hiding an unseen prowess for combat. Her body is rather curvy where it counts and she has been known to use this as a manipulation tactic. When in the presence of company she is comfortable with, her ears and eyes become rather expressive. Her tail is downy and fluffy, slightly uncharacteristic for a Miqo'te.

Roswyn has a knack for immediately coming across as non-threatening and while this used to annoy her, she has long since gotten used to it. Her fragile appearance and demure coloration often give people approaching her a inaccurate portrait of her mind and physical capabilities. Roswyn will often let people carry on with this first impression, preferring to surprise them later if the situation should ever call for it.

Eyes	Hair	Skin	Body Type	Voice	Clothing	Notable Features
Sea Green	Light pink with silver streaks	Pale	Lithe and seemingly delicate – hiding a surprising aptitude for physical combat.	Expressive with a surprising range	Usually whatever is appropriate for the time and occasion. She has been known to enjoy fashion and her frequent style changes reflect this.	The physical feature Roswyn most often gets comments on is her eyes. She appears to have no strange markings or tattoos.

Behavior and Personality

Roswyn has been told that she comes across as a well spoken, if not sarcastic, exquisite example of a young woman. However she does have a tendency to spoil this with her blunt manner of speaking. She will speak her mind and while she will do so eloquently she will not withhold her opinion either. She will often word criticism in such a way where one has to think about it first before replying as they may be unsure if she just insulted them to their face. This is a facet of her personality that has grown over the past few months and something she has no plans on curving.

She can often come across as distant and almost calculating if one is paying attention. She will rarely initiate conversation with a stranger, unless they specifically interest her in some way. However, in the presence of friendly company she tends to open up, telling jokes and poking fun. She is not above taking a verbal jab or two as long as it is genuinely funny and improves the conversation.

Roswyn used to be much more of a flirt than she is these days. She used to love nothing more than finding an attractive, well spoken gentleman and conversing the night away, seeing who could get the upper hand before the wine or ale took hold. However, this practice now seems to bore her. She is seen much less frequently in the Quicksand and Drowning Wench now, though has become a regular at The Laughing Lady.

She is a Keeper of the Moon and while she knows little of her specific bloodline, she has recently made efforts to delve into her past. This research was mostly prompted by her rare and occasional tendency to fall into a more feral state. Only a few have encountered this version of herself and she intends to keep it that way. Though she wonders what lies in her blood that can cause her to have such animalistic tendencies despite her upbringing.

It's apparent that is well educated, bearing an analytical mind, though she can come off surprisingly naive in other arenas. In matters of the heart, Roswyn lacks much needed insight. She makes every attempt she can to downplay this fact about herself, using biting sarcasm and disinterest to deflect interest shown in her. The cause for her seemingly random lack of knowledge in this area is unknown except to a scarce few.

Combat

Roswyn has a temper and will not hesitate to fight if provoked. It's a trait that, despite her efforts to control always manages to flare up. She retains her physical combat prowess from her days as a bandit and thief, being extremely proficient with the dagger and bow but much less so with the sword due to her small stature. She has an aptitude for stealthiness, bearing the capability to remain still and hidden for almost hours at a time. This skill went largely unused for years though she has been practicing it's use once again for unknown reasons.

After her adoption, Roswyn went through intensive training as an Arcanist. She managed to develop these skills decently and while she enjoys reading about magic and arcanum, she could never quite develop a taste for this particular art, save for acid and poison manipulation. She does posses an aptitude for magic however and has recently traded in her grimore for a staff. Her skill in conjury continues to improve, but it's developing strangely. She possesses an odd ability to control her healing, leaving some areas of wounds closed while others heal and manipulating the look and severity of injuries. She's recognized her odd ability to control her aether this way and is pondering what she can make of it.

Her greatest combat strength, however, lies in numbers. In recent months, and especially after her kidnapping incident, Roswyn has taken great care to surround herself with people she trusts. She may appear alone but it should be understood that she is never truly alone. She does not often make the decision to engage in combat but when she does then all manner of tools at her disposal will be on the table. She will do what it takes to win, even if it means using manipulation, more deceitful tactics or switching and combining her fighting styles.

Roswyn will very very rarely make the decision to make an aggressive, violent move against another but when it does happen she prefers to operate meticulously, leaving no loopholes for error or failure. Once that point has been reached, she will aim to kill. No questions asked.

Occupation, Skills, and Pastimes

Roswyn's true occupation is unknown. If asked about what she does or how she spends her time you will be met with sarcasm or an evasive reply. Whatever she does keeps her busy though. She will often remark to friends that she is on business at the time but will never delve into details. Most recently, she has taken on a business partner but she has only introduced them as such to very few.

Likes: Fine food and drink Intelligent Conversation Attractive Men Strong individuals with the capacity to lead. Thinking smarter instead of working harder. Red meat. Playfully teasing those she considers friends Loyalty Red wine Misdirection and slight of hand. A good mystery or intrigue Expanding her knowledge

Dislikes: Liars and those they betray trust Men that view her as nothing but something to be "conquered" Polyamory Stupidity Being taken lightly or not seriously Having her intense emotions devalued - This could provoke violence. People assuming from her appearance that she knows nothing of hardship - Again, this could provoke violence. Women who lack the capacity to defend themselves or feign stupidity.

Skills: Use of Daggers, including throwing Bow Marksmanship Poison and Acid Healing and Restoration Thinking Logically

Fears: Letting people close to her compromise her judgment. Getting people important to her hurt. Becoming careless. Her personality disorder being revealed.

Relationships

Family

Roswyn was born in the Black Shroud, right on the forest floor. Her mother died shortly after her birth and her birth father is unknown. She does however, currently have a man she refers to as her father though if asked about him she will evade the topic unless the person asking has attained a certain level of her trust through one means or another.

Father: Vernon Valhuri – This man's name is spoken rarely and only to those in a very specific circle. He is a vastly secretive man, his occupation, face, and even race is a question mark for most people. If you know his name then you may know a thing or two about Roswyn as well.

Player Character Relationships

♥ Romantic Interest    ♥ Sexual Desire    ♥ Platonic Love     ● Good Standing    ● Neutral Standing    ● Poor Standing    ! Recent Standing Change It's possible for someone to be on a positive side and be neutral and a negative side and be neutral. Think alignments. Also always capable of changing.

Positive Standing

●Orpheus Arkouda: Orpheus, a tall and well-built mercenary, is often seen alongside Roswyn these days and especially after her kidnapping incident. She had met him before then, but she had rebuked his aggressive attempts at getting to know her better, viewing him as just another Seeker male. Business partner, bodyguard, or perhaps a mix of the two. His real relation to her is unknown, barring one person, but what is clear is that the two seem rarely apart during business or pleasure. When viewed from a distance, their relationship appears amiable, with lots of laughing and joking to be had. When closely observed there also seems to be non-verbal communication as well, subtle looks and slants of the eyes. Sometimes assumed for family due to their similar coloration, Roswyn has been told that an air of loyalty permeates them and she simply smiles.	●C'kayah Tia : The tumultuous state of this relationship is unfortunately never far from the forefront of Roswyn's mind. However, as of late it seems an odd sort of peace has been struck. Kayah's recent selfless and almost paternal actions really struck a chord with her and she finally, finally realized..... Nevertheless, the situation remains layered with complications but they are pressing through it together rather than attempting to pull the other over to a side they prefer. It remains to be seen if anything will come of it but truth be told, Roswyn is sated, if not massively torn, with the situation as it is now. Any more steps further will force her to come to terms with herself in a way she isn't sure she can handle. The two have been in almost constant contact as of late, be it letters, pearls or in person.
●Arky Mosuke : Roswyn has finally reached the end of her patience with Arky, quite a feat truth be told. In her mind, she's made massive leaps of understanding and compromises in herself to try to help him and be his friend. However, after weeks of no contact after she went out of her way to check on him and THEN only to get huffed at the whole time by a clearly obsessed and inarticulate housemate of his...She's begun to wonder why she bothers when his interests in people seem as insane as his behavior sometimes is. She's no intention of contacting him.	●Ignasse Arbeau : Ignasse could both be called a friend and an enemy in many regards. The two share a strange, antagonistic yet affectionate friendship, both loving to tease and give the other hell on occasion. Ignasse is one of the men that carries a scar on his face from Ros's temper. In retrospect, she has no idea why he chooses to remain on "good" terms with her but she is glad he does. The two have become closer as of late, with Roswyn finally admitting how much she enjoys his company. The feeling was surprisingly reciprocated and now the two stand at an odd impasse. A unique mess of pranking each other while giving sly winks and smiles.
●Keroa Mosuke : - Keroa's recent behavior regarding Arky is beginning to grate on Roswyn. You would think she would be happy there are others that want to make Arky's life better. Roswyn is beginning to wonder if it's really her love for the Seeker that motivates her or if it's her recently revealed scarred past that causes her to cling to him. Perhaps a combination of both..? Either way, she can't blame her and bearing ill-will against her would be counterproductive. Roswyn figures that anger or distaste isn't the way to deal with Keroa. It's patience. Despite her irritation with Arky, Roswyn still doesn't dislike Keroa. She thinks she needs to calm down a little...	●Altima Zeroblade : - Roswyn is extremely fond of Altima. Truthfully, Altima was one of the last people Roswyn expected to visit her while she was in the infirmary but suddenly...there she was. It was a gesture that meant more than Roswyn is comfortable expressing and it earned her admiration and trust. Roswyn is curious about the nature of her relationship with Arky and Keroa, but not enough to go prying. She respects Altima too much for that. Altima's recent disappearance has not gone unnoticed by Roswyn. She'd like to know what became of her friend.
●Surilian Blu : - Roswyn only met her the one time, escorting her when she felt she could be in danger. But from what she has been told and what she has witnessed, she firmly believes they have much in common. However, because she understands this, she also understands how risky it could be to bring Suri close as a friend.	●Kage Kiryuu : - He's cuter with a tail in her mind. Despite his obvious, radical changes, Roswyn still likes the little guy. It's likely foolish for her to, considering the sides of certain issues, but he's practically impossible to hate. Additionally, she's finding herself thinking he's in trouble but the situation is so complicated she's unsure how to proceed.
●Lyuri Felnica: Leader of the Free Company Eclipsis and close acquaintance, Roswyn was wondering how long she could go continuing on with her operations at the Golden Bazaar before finally attracting her attention. The day finally came and Roswyn was pleased to discover that there was more to Lyuri, and a few others, than meets the eye.	●Benedict Walker : Leader of a Mercenary group, Roswyn met Ben during a rather large party hosted by another free company. At first, she wasn't impressed by the Hyur but as the night wore on she found herself increasingly pleased by his gentlemanly demeanor and his almost poetic words. It seems a strange dichotomy for a battle-worn man such as him but it's a contrast she enjoys. She would very much like to do business with him...or perhaps just see him again.

Negative Standing

●Natalie Mcbeef : Roswyn was content to silently co-exist with this woman. She regarded her as an annoyance. A pebble in her shoe that was to be discarded whenever it became convenient. However, her recent behavior towards someone Roswyn values has finally caused her to earn her distaste. Roswyn makes an effort to not hate people in general, feeling it is a waste of effort, but if this woman comes up in conversation she will no longer make an effort to hide her true feelings regarding her.

●Kiht Jakkya : Roswyn watched as this woman helped save Kayah's life but....something just seems off. She can't put her finger on it. Perhaps she's wrong. Time will tell.

Rumors

Common Rumors

• She used to frequent the Quicksand quite often. We don't see her much anymore.
• She still does seem to enjoy fashion, doesn't she?
• I overheard her yelling and growling at some poor Merchant. Sounds like she has a temper.

Moderate Rumors

• That girl occasionally wears weapons. I think she knows how to use them too.
• You know, come to think of it, I have no idea what she actually does for a living...
• She tends to stick to Miqo'te. Hyur's maybe. Elezen? Forget it.

Rare Rumors

• We see her duck in and out of houses here in Drybone before she heads North somewhere. Ain't much had the nerve to try followin her.
• Aye, she passes through South Shroud. She manages to wander into bandit camps and come out unscathed. It's enough to make a person wonder about her affiliations...
• Her? No. Stay away. You'll get your face carved up or go missing. That one snaps.
• I once heard a man joke about her summoning demons of some kind to protect her. Maybe it was in jest but his face was straight the whole time...

Player Character Rumors

• "She combines farsighted vision with selective blindness, and a crystal certainty that she is always right. She is ambitious, and ruthless in her pursuit of her ambition. Yet beneath it all she is still vulnerable, and neither of us are anything approaching rational in our relationship with each other. Until this is no longer the case, I've no choice but to avoid her." - C'kayah Tia
• "Stubborn as a brick in the wind." - Keroa Mosuke
• Feel free to add if you know of her!

History

Childhood

Roswyn's childhood was defined by many factors she'd prefer to never experience again. It's rare she's heard discussing it and even rarer for her to disclose details. A member of a rather unremarkable group of bandits in the Black Shroud, Roswyn was adopted into this lifestyle when her mother was killed by the same group that adopted her. Her mother's death was an unfortunate accident, a stray arrow catching her during a robbing of the caravan she happened to be traveling in. Roswyn was born mere moments before her death and all she knows of her mother was told her her by the members of her gurilla group who happened to be present that day.

Roswyn grew up embedded in this lifestyle defined by a hatred of Wildwoods, a distaste for the Adder, and a drive to survive. Being cold, persecuted, and hungry were staples of her younger years and it wouldn't have been beyond her to put an arrow in the throat of a Gridanian guard who happened to wander too far from the trail leading to his city if she thought he had food or provisions she could procure.

It was the Calamity that ended this lifestyle for her, resulting in her adoption. She watched the majority of her adoptive family perish before her eyes that day and she herself merely laid on the ground, waiting to accept death at the hands of fate, until she found herself scooped up and taken elsewhere.

Adolescence

At the age of 14, Roswyn found herself adopted and brought to Ul'dah, a city like she never could have imagined from her humble scope of the world. It took several years of education and training for her to overcome her humble upbringing, her patterns of speech and dialect changing to reflect this. Despite her origins, Roswyn possessed a keen mind and this was swiftly recognized by her adoptive father. In addition to her training as an Archanist, she was taught many other skills that are evident today with her current line of work. Through her years of study, her instructors recognized that she had an amazing, yet untapped aptitude for magic that she had never focused on. It was also discovered that she had a very specific mental and personality disorder, likely developed after the Calamity, and it's something that affects her to this day.

At was at this time of about 15 years of age that Roswyn met C'kayah Tia, a smuggler who had been doing business with her father. Roswyn grew rather fond of the man. He was always kind to her and armed with a gift or a story to tell. She never could have known than that it would be this relationship that would explode into an array of complications once she reached adulthood.

Present

Roswyn is fairly new on the scene in Ul'dah, leading many to wonder where the hell she came from. She posses a strange amount of knowledge of the underworld for a young woman and can come across as oddly threatening and calculating, while at the same time leaving people with the impression that she is harmless. Who knows where this chosen path will lead her?

Character Soundtrack

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Character Connections

The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Roswyn:

• Anyone who has lived in Ul'dah might recognize her from the shopping she does around the city.
• Anyone with ties to the Ul'dahn underground.
• Anyone who peruses the shadier bars.
• Mercs, sellswords or assassins looking for hire or information brokers or informants looking to make a contact.
• Anyone who opens conversation with her in public. She tends not to open it herself unless you interest her in a particular way.

Annotations

Roswyn will likely change a bit with the release of rogue/ninja as this was how the character was originally envisioned.

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