Sebastien Mouteloux

Sebastien Mouteloux

Stone cold Scavenger

❝ You and I we may look the same, but we are very far apart. There's bullet holes where my compassion used to be, and there is violence in my heart. ❞

My Violent Heart - NIN

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Details Vital Information ■ PRONUNCIATION: Seh-bast-chen Mow-ta-lo-ah. ■ NICKNAMES: Sebastien, Sly, Silver Fox. ■ RACE & CLAN: Elezen - Wildwood. ■ GENDER: Male. ■ AGE: 26. ■ NAMEDAY: 24th Sun, 6th Umbra Moon. ■ ORIENTATION: Demisexual. ■ MARITAL STATUS: Single. Other Statistics ■ NATIONALITY: Technically Ishgardian. ■ CITIZENSHIP: Coerthan. ■ FAMILY: Unknown. ■ RESIDENCE: Coerthas/Ul'dah/Anywhere he pleases. ■ OCCUPATION: Mercenary, Fighter, Scavenger. ■ PATRON DEITY: Oschon, the Wanderer. ■ HEIGHT & WEIGHT: 7 fulms, 1 ilms. 220 ponze. ■ ALIGNMENT: True Neutral. General Information Wears a smirk in public to keep random people from approaching. Is usually found off to the side, hidden behind, creeping beyond any person, place or thing. Tries his best to blend in, hide in plain sight, not draw attention to himself. Seek refuge in quiet, hidden places where none would think to look. Will pretend to be sociable if a job is forcing him to do so, otherwise he doesn't talk much unless there is something important to say. ❝ If'n you don't want to hire me, or buy me a drink, then leave me alone. ❞ Appearance Hair & Eyes Distinct features include intense silver eyes, silver hair, elongated ears, and two very deep scars over his left eye. Hair is usually pulled back, or hidden under helm or cap, but try as he might there are usually a few strands hanging in his face. Hair is only cut when it grows past his shoulders, otherwise he doesn't care what it looks like, or how it is styled. Has a cold, serious stare, akin to the unimaginative saying: as cold as ice. Somehow, when Sebastien is over-emotional, or the lighting is just right, his eyes almost glow a glinted white. Nose is slightly crooked, possibly from being broken once and not setting right. Restless sleeping keeps his eyes sunken; dark circles highlight his bright eyes. Physique & Markings Sebastien is taller and leaner than most of his peers, but toned in obvious places from combat and hard-labor. Hands are extremely calloused, knuckles scarred, and fingers permanently cracked in places. Is missing two toes on his right foot from hypothermia when he was a child. Usually walks with a slump in his shoulders, but never fully relaxes when sitting or sleeping. It is obvious by the way he stands, or carries himself, that he is always on edge, always expecting something to happen. Body is riddled with marks, scars and the like from exposure to the elements from Coerthas. Hygiene & Attire His monthly stipend rules his attire. Armor is of mediocre make and design, colors muted (he prefers it that way), holes patched or dents scuffed out. Will not be caught dead in anything bright, flowery, laced, or silky. Prefers buckles and straps to buttons. Enjoys worn leathers, chain-mail, and scale. Does not enjoy exposed skin, so makes a point to wear a lot of materials. Will bathe himself if he can find a place, has the time, or if he offends himself of his own odor, otherwise it is just another unnecessary task. So is washing clothes. However, Sebastien will take the time and effort that is needed to keep his armor up to snuff. Personality Psychological Profile ISTJ. The Logistician. 90% Introverted 97% Observant 99% Thinking 62% Judging 77% Assertive. ISTJs have sharp, fact-based minds, and prefer autonomy and self-sufficiency to reliance on someone or something. Dependency on others is often seen by ISTJs as a weakness, and their passion for duty, dependability and impeccable personal integrity forbid falling into such a trap. Strong-willed and Dutiful. Insensitive. Stubborn. Voice Unexpectedly soft, gentle in tone and pitch. Becomes deeper upon emotional changes, or loudness. Ideal voice choice: James Norton. Prince Andrei. Philosophy & Mannerisms Underneath his cold, snarky disposition is a man that wants to belong somewhere, though he'd never admit to such foolishness. Self sufficient, self serving; the self is his number one priority. From a rough childhood, to a lifetime of experience, he has learned that the only dependable thing in his life is himself. Thus social graces are lost on him, and 'making friends' is something he has much difficulty with. A survivalist at heart, the necessities of life drive him: food, shelter, money, yet none of which are ever his in abundance. He wants to be a man who calls his own shots, but does not have that luxury or patience. He is about as helpful as the hammer is to the nail; quick, short and to the point. On the surface he does not seem to have a sentimental, sympathetic bone in his body, but that is an outward showing. A tad childish when it comes to things he does not like, namely sunshine or crowded spaces. Fears becoming attached to others, as history has told him it is not better to have loved and lost as the pain of loss cuts deep and permanently. Preferences Likes ● Personal Space ● Arctic Climate ● Silence ● Ale ● Action First ● Independence ● Cynical Thinking ● Camping ● Night ● Combat ● Physical Effort Dislikes ● Touching ● Sunshine ● Crowds ● Overly Sweet treats ● Boredom ● Beaches ● Dancing ● Debates ● Manipulation ● Laziness in duty ● Excessive talking Skills ● Sword/Knife/Spear combative maneuvers ● Armor mending ● Survival out in the wilderness ● Hand-to-hand combat ● Quick-witted/thinking ● Entice dislike ● Provoke aggression ● High tolerance of pain ● Extremely high tolerance of cold ● Ignoring ● Poker face

Combat, Abilities & Weaponry Basic Statistics High: Above Average: Average: Low: Aetheric Abilities Mastery: Expert: Average: Novice: Weapon Training Mastery: Expert: Average: Novice: Combat Relevant Skills High: Above Average: Average: Low: Non-Combat Abilities ● Ability: Description Combat Abilities ● Ability: Description OOC Note Any relevant notes about combat should be added here, such as player preference, system preference, or links off-site to sheets using existing XIV player-made combat systems.

H I S T O R Y

There are various plot hooks that can be used from Sebastien's history alone. Please see the OOC tab to view a few listed.

Disclaimer: Consider this section to be a constant Work In Progress.

Childhood Abandoned In Coerthas Any period of time before the age of six as been forgotten from either stress induced trauma, or lack of caring to remember. An Elezen woman, and her disabled father, found Sebastien in an abandoned building and took him under their care (Alsette & Aufrort Mouteloux). He was given their last name (not legally), and was passed off as their own even if he didn't look a thing like the dark-haired duet. They nicknamed him 'Sly' as he learned the trade of begging and quick-thinking rather easily. The trio roamed between the difference camps in Coerthas, losing weight and health due to the declining number of folks who pitied their plight. The years took their toll, and finally the eldest died from exposure. In her grief the woman took Sebastien to a small, guarded camp, and pleaded with the men to keep an eye on him as she left to find a place for them to live. She never returned. Sebastien was eleven, or so he surmised. Not knowing what to do with an orphaned boy, the guards gave him enough pity to feed him, and sometimes shelter him, and some even took him under wing and taught him how to fight. When the men changed stations, the newest arrivals would be told of the 'camp mut', under un-offical orders to keep him from dying or getting into trouble. Some would outright ignore him, but there were always a decent few that would show kindness. The camp Sebastien 'lived' at finally closed down and relocated elsewhere, forcing him to move on and fend for himself. By this time he was fourteen, and while still rather weak and scared, he was prepared to do what he could to take care of himself. Unfortunately the lengthy stretch of days he would sometimes have to endure before he found a camp, or caught a wild rabbit for food, eventually wore down his resolve and provoked him to steal when the chance arose. This lead to less scavenging independently, and more easy pickings, which then lead to him being caught and detained.

Growing up The Rebellious Scavenger The officiator in Coerthas was located inside Camp Dragonhead, and Sebastien was marched there to receive punishment for his transgressions. Either by luck, or fate, did he meet up with a guardsman who knew him from his scavenging days at camp (Ofleux Zourent). For some reason the man decided to claim charge over him, and planned to put him to work to wipe away his crimes. The Commander at the time thought the idea just, and so Sebastien was an un-offical errand boy for the camp. For a few years Sebastien was content doing as he was told, since the payment for such was a place to sleep, and food to eat every night. But when puberty hit, a fierce need to be more independent gnawed inside him. And while he worked his debt off, he was also being trained as a lancer. The limitations on his freedom weighed him down, and soon the price of food and shelter wasn't enough to keep him locked down and out of sight. When he cleared his charges from the Commander, he told his mentor and guardian Ofleux that he would be venturing out of camp to learn to live by himself again. Ofleux did not sanction the idea, claiming Sebastien wasn't ready, but that didn't stop the boy. He left the camp on not so good terms with his only friend, and a man that was almost like a father to him. It wasn't long before Sebastien found trouble in the guise of a company of mercenaries seeking more 'muscle' for their cause. Fhruhwolk Loetbyrt was the leader of about thirteen goons, and he offered Sebastien riches, fame, and as much combat as the young scamp wanted, which all sounded too good to be true, but Sebastien was naive about that saying at the time. For awhile their schemes were directed at other rough brigands over turf or hunting grounds. But one such plot, to take down a large caravan as it crossed a dangerous part of Coerthas, changed Sebastien's outlook forever. The caravan made camp in a notorious area in Coerthas known for Downy Aevis nesting. While Loetbyrt's group tried to overtake the small amount of guards hired to protect the caravan, Aevis' flocked down upon the chaos and laid waste to almost everyone. Guards were sent to the site to try and rescue survivors admist the war-scene, and one such guard was Sebastien's friend Ofleux. The guard found Sebastion alive but barely just, and had to have a showdown with a surviving dragon to get Sebastien to safety. It cost Ofleux his life.

UPON CHARACTER CREATION Tempered Into Stone ❄Sold his services as a mercenary, even though he wasn't very good in his youth. After a few years he gained the reputation of being a dedicated and quick-thinking hand-for-hire under the alias The Silver Fox. ❄Spent a year in an Ul'dah prison camp for not snitching on a merchant he worked for that had dealt in shady business dealings. His contacts and business opportunities were too far and few between to lose one over some silly law-breaking. He was rewarded with more work when he was finally released. Unfortunately that merchant ended up murdered a few months later. ❄Allowed his body to be purchased on a few occasions due to lack of work. To this day it was the most detestable kind of work he has had to endure, that includes his work within the prison camps. Has a sensitivity over being touched from the experiences now, and prefers to never again be a toy. ❄Spends a few weeks at a time camping in the Coerthas Highlands. It is the only time he thinks he feels the sensation of being home, and enjoys the cold, bitter climate. Because of this he often visits Camp Dragonhead for work, and to visit those who are familiar to him from the past. Sometimes he'll visit with Ofleux's family, and then take a week to hide away in a cave to try and rid himself of his guilty feelings. ❄Travels between the different City-States to look for work, even though he hates the weather changes in each. But coin drives him to search for work, even along the horrid coast. ❄ More to be added later.

R E L A T I O N S H I P S

RELATIONSHIP STATUS LEGEND

♥ Family – ☀ Platonic – ∞ Involved – ღ Romantic – ♡ Passionate –❣ Physical – ♦ Friend – ★ Acquaintance – $ Business – ✝ Deceased – ✔ Positive – ✖ Negative – ● Neutral – � Unsure – ☠ Enemy

FAMILY Mother, Unknown. ( ● � ) - Possibly Deceased. Uknown. Sebastien's Thoughts: "If I had a mother at on point in time, I don't anymore." All memories of a 'mother' haven been lost to time. Father, Unknown. ( ● � ) - Possibly Deceased. Unknown. Sebastien's Thoughts: "If I had a father at one point in time, I don't anymore." Cannot remember any type of father.

NON-FAMILY Alsette Mouteloux, The Lady. ( ☀ ✔ ) - Mother-like. Sebastien's Thoughts: "I don't think I'd be alive today had she not cared for me when she did. I do owe her my life. I don't think I'll be able to repay that debt." Alsette did what she could, when she could, with the very little she had or could acquire. She did love Sebatien, in her own way. Aufrort Mouteloux, Old One. ( ♦ ✔ ✝ ) - Cranky but caring. Sebastien's Thoughts: "He hated having an extra mouth to feed, but then ended up giving me most of his rations for that day. I wish I had more memories of him before he died." Alsette's father, under his daughter's care. He could not work, nor did he have any other family that could help the pair out after his wife and son died in a freak accident. He was in charge of where the trio traveled, and was the thin glue that held everything together. Ofleux Zourent, Father figure. ( ♦ ✔ ✝ ) - Strict Guardian. Sebastien's Thoughts: "Taught me most of what I know now, even if at the time I hated his instruction. His death weighs heavily still." A veteran guardsman stationed at Camp Dragonhead. He took pity on the orphaned lad and began tutoring him in the skills needed to survive the harshness of Coerthas. His death was the result of Sebastien's rebellion, changing Sebastien for the worse as a result. Fhruhwolk Loetbyrt, Leader of Misfits. ( $ ✖ ) - Chaotic Mercenary. Sebastien's Thoughts: "As much as I want to forget him, I can't. The biggest mistake of my life was to listen to him." The leader of a group of hooligan mercenaries and thieves that roamed Coerthas and the Northern Shroud, looking for easy prey and weak marks. Recruited Sebastien at a young age, and used the adolescent as bait one ill-fated evening. The plot went awry, and resulted in the death of Sebsatien's friend and Guardian; Ofleux Zourent. Sebastien tried to seek vengeance, but at the time was too weak to defeat Loetbyrt. One day he will deliver a just punishment.

Rumors NPC Rumors Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated. ◢ Common Rumors - Easily overheard. Use these freely! ■ "If you need some discreet work done, ask for the Silver Fox in Coerthas." — Ul'dah Merchant. ■ "Looking for Sly? Check the tavern in Coerthas. If you buy him an ale, he'll give you the time of day." — Coerthas Guard. ■ "Sebastien the Scavenger; I've seen him dig in the rubbish." — Wandering traveler.. ◢ Uncommon Rumors - A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first! ■ "Fhruhwolk Loetbyrt has put a bounty on his head. He wants him alive, though." — Tavern Regular. ■ "Do not touch the Silver Fox, or he'll cut off your hands." — Rumormonger. ■ "Sly was Ofleux Zourent's adopted ward, and the rascal back-stabbed him!" — Merchant at Camp Dragonhead. ◢ Rare Rumors - Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using! ■ "He's a killer. For the right amount of coin he'd kill his own Mother!" — Rumormonger. ■ "Mouteloux is an old family name in Ishgard. A family of heretics that ran upon discovery." — Ishgardian resident. PC Rumors Feel free to add your own rumors to this section. ◢ Player Character Rumors - Some of these are more rare than others! ■ "Rumor" — Rumormonger. ■ "Rumor" — Rumormonger.

Gallery Music Iron Artist: Woodkid Context: Character's Theme Song. Wolf Like Me Artist: TV On The Radio Context: Lyrical importance based on a past relationships. My Violent Heart Artist: Nine Inch Nails Context: Lyrical Importance for the character. Animal I Have Become Artist: Three Days Grace Context: Sebastien's inner monologue. You're Going Down Artist: Sick Puppies Context: When there is a call to action. Pretty when you cry Artist: Vast Context: Inspirational music. Flying Snow Artist: Nick Phoenix/Two Steps from Hell Context: Instrumental mood inspiration. Hearing Damage Artist: Thom Yorke Context: If life experiences had a theme song. If I had a Heart Artist: Fever Ray Context: Inspirational music. Artwork Description, may leave blank. In-Game Screenshots Description, may leave blank.

RP Info Location & Probability Places where the character is very likely to be seen ■ The Shroud: Moderate. ■ Gridania: Low. ■ Thanalan: High-Moderate. ■ Ishgard: High-Moderate. ■ Ul'dah: High-Moderate. ■ Coerthas: Extremely High. ■ Dravania: Low. ■ Tailfeather: Moderate. ■ Mor Dhona: Moderate. ■ Limsa Lominsa: Moderate. ■ La Noscea: Moderate. Affiliations Most of these aren’t public, and would have to be asked after! ■ City-State, Region or Organization: Affiliation reason/purpose. IC Inventory The following items are things that this individual carries on their person at all times. These are noted for pickpockets, and those watching her closely. This information is meant to be a prompt for insight and is not to be meta-gamed, though feel free to use this information if it comes up logically in RP (pickpocketing, a search, etc) with use of a simple /tell. ■ Coinpurse: A simple coin purse made of soft leather, containing a few hundred gil. RP Limits I like to consider myself a flexible player who is willing to commit to a number of different types of scenes and role-play scenarios, but even I have my limits. If something is on the play list, assume it means yes, as long as it's within the context of the current play or ongoing plot. No's are typically a hard no, and it means don't ask. ■ I will play just about anything mature within reason. ■ Ask about injuries, dependences, and relationship advancements. ■ I won't play permanent death, intentional abuse, or rape plots. RP Hooks While the below is by no means comprehensive, it's a kind of spring board for walk-up RP. Longer plots that are meant to run for more than a few quick RP's, please feel free to send me a tell so we can work out a good reason for our characters to get to know one another. I'm always looking for RP, unless I'm actively spamming PvE content. ■ Ran with the same band of misfit mercenaries before Sebastien left due to a scheme gone wrong. ■ A guard and/or merchant stationed in Coerthas where Sebastien did the majority of his 'business'. ■ Had been part of a rescue team after a camp was viciously attacked by Downy Aevis'. ■ Want to hire him for any sort of work that involves conflict/killing/hunting/body guarding. ■ An opposing mercenary trying to compete with Sebastien's contacts. ■ An Ishgardian that would recognize his last/surname. ■ Some one from the past he swindled in his youth.

OOC Notes Player Information Player Note There is a lot of information on this character wiki, but it is by no means completely comprehensive. There are chunks of backstory that are left intentionally vague so that details can be later added as developed through creative writing or in role-play revelation. Feel free to use Common or Uncommon rumors freely, if you want to use a Rare Rumor as a plot hook or to spark RP, I would ask that you send me a tell first, to make certain it's alright. The line in between IC and OOC is very important to me. While I do seek to make friends and connections OOC, it might be quite the opposite IC, and that should always be considered separately. For the most part I'm usually focused on my characters, and while I do love to 'shoot the shit' I prefer to focus on in-game things when I'm in-game. I do not use other means of messaging to RP, so reaching me is restricted to in-game. If ever there is a time that I do or say something that makes you uncomfortable, please /tell me at once. No, I will not be hurt or offended, but relieved that I can make amends(if allowed) for my transgression. Character Lore Adherence Everything concerning this character that has not been confirmed by in-game lore should be taken with a grain of salt. Anything that has had to be changed because of lore shifting will be noted below. ■ No changes. Miscellaneous Information ■ Classes: Lvl 60 Dragoon/Scholar/Astrologain. Lvl 60 crafting Cooking/Weaving/Leatherworking/Alchemy. Lvl 60 Botany/Fishing. Leveling up the others classes/jobs. ■ Server: Balmung ■ Timezone:US Player; PST (UTC -8) Character Tidbits Links Out Links that lead off the wiki, but are technically relevant to the character. ■ IC/OOC Tumblr Blog: Carnival Of Oschon Tropes & Explanations A trope is a convention or device that is often found in creative works. In this case, the tropes below describe my character either in part, or as a whole. Their background, personality, appearance, etc, most of them can be described in the tropes below. ■ Dark and Troubled The past has toyed with him. ■ Ineffectual Loner Deep rooted trust issues persuade Sebastien to keep most at arms length. ■ Nerves of Steel He knows conflict. He trusts it, and can feel the most in control when chaos surrounds him. ■ Jerkass Facade If there is a threat of someone getting too close, plan B kicks in to ward off any BBF's or potential lovers.

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