Seidan Buhen
Hailing from the eastern continent of Othard, Seidan has lived his entire life in a large village near the nation of Doma. His entire life from very early years has been one of training and battle. Born to a family of brave warriors, Seidan’s parents raised him with the sole intention of him becoming a force to be reckoned with. With a burning passion to honor his family lineage, Seidan worked for countless cycles to master a form of combat. Years later, Seidan found himself within the elite of his village, though it was to be short-lived. Now branded an exile, the Raen has reached the shores of Eorzea to continue honing his skills and to search for a new land to call his home.
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| Gender | Male |
| Race | Au Ra |
| Clan | Raen |
| Citizenship | None |
| Age | 38 |
| Sexuality | Bisexual |
| Marital Status | Unknown |
| Server | Balmung |
Contents
Recent Events
Character
[[File: |1095px|]]| Eyes | Hair | Skin | Body Type |
| A very pale blue. | Black. Has started to grey in several places. | Tanned. | Muscular and well-trained through combat experience. |
| Bearing | Notable Features | Nameday | Voice |
| Quiet. Curious. | Small metal decorations attached to his horns. | 8th Sun of the Sixth Umbral Moon, 1541 | Calm. |
Compared to most of his kind, Seidan measures at a relatively small build of 6 fulms 8 ilms. He has a toned build from a lifestyle of training and combat. His legs show signs of thicker muscle compared to his chest and arms, suggesting the Au Ra’s greater strength lies in his lower body despite his weapon of choice being a large axe.
The man has a rather square face, with thin lips and eyebrows that match the dark hair atop his head. His skin is tanned, adding to the appearance of an outdoor lifestyle which is supported further with the dirt that can often be found on his face and body.
His eyes are a pale blue and are striking compared to the rest of his dark appearance, giving him a piercing gaze. The scales that decorate his face and body share this striking contrast as they are a bright white color, defining the man as one of the Raen.
His hair is thick, scruffy and often dirty. The Au Ra makes little effort to style it, only making sure to keep it out of his face. The cut of his hair is not clean, either, implying a job that he has done himself. He never lets it grow too long, always receiving a jagged, brutal cut to it when it gets even slightly close to impairing his vision. Long hair can be such a nuisance, after all!
A quick look at this Raen shows that, usually, he is perhaps past the point of caring about his own appearance. His clothes are often filthy, torn and battered. His hair is always unkempt and, even around others, he makes no effort to clean himself. His choice of clothing is very basic, usually light and simple to allow ease of movement.
Seidan's voice is most notably quiet and calm. He very rarely raises his voice, making sure to keep his cool. His grasp of the common language of Eorzea is surprising considering his newly arrived state, suggesting he has had experience before arrival.
Personality
| CORE TRAITS | SEXUALITY | ||
| Primary Motivator | Redemption, honor | Sexual Orientation | Bisexual |
| Moodiness | Calm | Libido | Low |
| Sense of Humor | Simple | Sexual Expressiveness | Low |
| Outlook | Pragmatic | Sexual Expressive Style | Romantic |
| Integrity | High | Openness to sexual experience | Reluctant |
| Impulsiveness | Reluctant | Promiscuousness | Low |
| Boldness | Courageous | ||
| Flexibility | Open | ||
| Topics of Conversation | Work; myths; tales | ||
| Quirks, Habits, & Oddities | Often speaks to himself | ||
| Hobbies & Enjoyments | Training; sharing stories; working | ||
Strengths
Seidan’s strengths lie in his well-trained state and his sense of honor. To begin with, he is incredibly loyal to those who have shown they deserve his trust. Despite his trust being betrayed in the past, once someone has shown they are worthy of earning it, he will do whatever it takes to not let them down. He has a great knowledge of travel and has a wide variety of survival skills under his belt, such as building fires, cooking meats and navigating.
His skill with the axe and experience through training exercises serve to push Seidan into an aggressive role for many groups. He aims to get things done as fast as possible in order to avoid problems escalating and eliminating the chance of injury as fast as he can. His desire to prove himself once more only adds to this as he aims to eliminate the doubts that have surfaced within him after recent events.
Seidan’s experiences have developed him into something of a protector for those he cares about, using his strength and speed to distract and maim a foe while making sure his allies escape unscathed.
Flaws
While Seidan’s strength and skill is always a welcome addition on a battle field, the Au Ra has a distinct lack of trust due to a recent betrayal that was close to his heart. It now takes the man a good while to trust new people who come into his life and, often, he will begin to doubt them through his paranoia.
His upbringing has impacted the man causing a lack of general knowledge of magic and a distinct lack of ability with the art. Although Seidan was witness to several rituals to honor his ancestors and lineage, magical arts such as Conjury and Thaumaturgy are far beyond his grasp.
Seidan also struggles with spontaneity. The majority of battles he has fought, he has always had time to plan with other combatants and allies. Rushing in headfirst without any kind of plan prepared is a great struggle for him, as he often fears that his rushed judgment will cause an injury to those he is fighting alongside.
Combat
An upbringing of training and practice has led to Seidan having great skill when it comes to battle. His weapon of choice is something that is two-handed. Usually the Raen sticks to sporting a large axe, though he has been known to wield anything he can get his hands on when he is disarmed. He is a bruiser, swift to move up close to his opponent and do whatever he can to prevent them from fleeing. He is a skilled melee combatant, using his skill to parry enemy strikes and slip around them quickly. Despite his choice of heavy weapon, the Au Ra keeps himself mobile in combat and is quick to dodge the strikes of his enemies, always looking for the perfect moment to strike a counter.
Seidan avoids the usage of heavy armor and instead sticks to lighter gear made of cloths and leathers. He has been known to even expose skin upon the battlefield to further test himself, believing that in order to improve himself he should view armor as a crutch and not something he should rely on. While many who choose to wield such weapons up close protect their bodies with heavier gear, Seidan sees this as an insult to both his own skills and the skills of his opponent. He uses the advantages of a heavy weapon with a lot of mobility as much as possible, never staying still in a battle and always remaining light on his feet, looking for the perfect opening to deal a devastating blow.
With his choice of lighter gear, the Au Ra has no real defense against strong attacks launching him across the room. A lack of training with a bow and magical prowess also puts him at a terrible disadvantage should he find himself facing a ranged opponent that refuses to allow him to close the gap.
Seidan sees combat as a way of showing strength and skill. He has a strong sense of honor, however, and thus is reluctant to partake in it unless he believes there is no other route he is able to take. He is a respectful fighter and is not one to mock an opponent, though he will also do whatever is needed to win his battle – be that a kick in the groin or any other methods.
Skills and Preferences
Seidan's biggest love is to train. He rarely does this with others, though is always open to people aiding and joining him. He is a firm believer that it is possible to learn things from every single person.
His recent exile is now one of his biggest driving factors, causing the Au Ra to push himself to learn new skills and explore new areas. He has found enjoyment in his travels thus far, and as such adventuring and searching for a new home has become something bitter sweet for him.
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Relationships
Family
Seidan was born to two warriors within his village. He was an only child and from an early age they raised him with the intent that he, too, would join the warrior class of his people. His progress and skill allowed him to climb the ladder and he was happily married with three children. A recent betrayal, however, has led to the man being exiled from his home, leaving the fate of his family unknown.
Wife: NAME INCOMING (Unknown)
Eldest Son: NAME INCOMING (Unknown)
Youngest Son: NAME INCOMING (Unknown)
Daughter: NAME INCOMING (Unknown)
Player Character Relationships
| ●: None as of yet! To come with more RP! |
| ● : None as of yet! To come with more RP! |
Rumors
Common Rumors
- "Hm? Aye, one of the ‘Au Ra’ folk. Didn’t say much. Just bought some potions and dried meat and went on his way. You after him for something?”
- "He never stays here for long. I think he’s visited three times, now? But he’s always moving, that one. Never seems to stay still for long.”
Moderate Rumors
- "Have you seen him use that axe? The bloody man can move fast with that!"
- "Heard he was chased away from his home. Murder, and not just a street robbery. Someone high up, you catch my meaning?”
Rare Rumors
- "There’s good coin on his head. Know anything? Might be I can point you in the right direction.”
Player Character Rumors
- Please feel free to add a rumor from your Player Character here! All I ask is that you link it back to that character's wiki if they have one!
Character Connections
The following characters may have the possibility of an RP link with Seidan:
- Adventurers! They may have passed Seidan out in the wilds some time.
- Traveling merchants! They may have seen Seidan in passing between towns or, at times, the Raen approaches them while they are on the road to see if he can trade for anything interesting while traveling.
- Any others who wish to RP that they come from the same village! If so, please speak with me OOC first so we can run through some details! I am entirely open to other PCs coming from the same village!
Trivia & Miscellaneous
- I am fairly certain I have butchered the naming rules with the names of his family. I am open to advice here!
- Seidan’s betrayal is a story arc I plan to explore further into his RP and I would love for folk to join in if they wish!
- Seidan enjoys both teaching and learning. He is a firm believer in that everyone has something they are able to teach another!
Author's Notes
This character is on the Balmung server.
I'm always open to quickly jumping in-character 90% of the time. Please don't be afraid to say 'hi' or drop me a /tell in-game. I'm always up for random RP meets, too. I am in the GMT time zone, but often play late. Especially on weekends! I also adore RPing out in the wild, so please hit me up IC out in the game-world even more so than inside a city!
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