Shin Nelhah

Shin Nelhah
"Toxicologist by trade, professional smartass by nature"
Gender	Female
Race	Miqo'te
Clan	Keeper of the Moon
Citizenship	Gridanian
Age	28
Occupation	Toxicologist
Guardian Deity	Menphina, the Lover
Affiliations	The Silver Sigil Guild (TSS)
Server	Balmung

General

Shinnan Sehlo Nelhah, which is her full name but simply goes by Shin, is a Gridanian toxicologist, passionate people-hater and sadist. Oddly, she holds two names but only uses her first and shortened. She won't say why.

Spunky and arrogant beyond belief, this Keeper Miqo’te bends all stereotypes of her species as well as scholars alike. A sharp tongue and never shy to express her opinion, she will shut people up within a matter of seconds. Accompanied with her quick temper and know-it-all attitude, it’s best to stay clear of her unless she finds some interest in someone which honestly it's almost impossible. She is more likely to scold and insult people off than helping despite her profession, as she has little love for people overall, finding them to be the biggest vermin to ever exist. She's business first, and pleasure later, usually one who prefers to be on her own and sees friendships as little more than a humerous distraction.

She prefers to utilize her words as a weapon, and is known for a sharp, silver tongue, always one to enter an argument, not really win however, even if others are left in a state of rage. She's blunt, witty, rarely kind with her words, but in the end she gets things done.

Personality

From the beginning, anyone can tell what distinguishes Shin most: her arrogance.

She will always approach people with a high-and-mighty attitude and very often as if trying to show them that they are vermin when compared to herself. Teasing and pushing buttons to the limit, few people can stand to even be in her presence and that suits her just fine. Snarky and insulting, she does not hold back her thoughts and speak with zero filter, quickly letting people know if she hates them or accepts them. Only select few seem to have ever managed to break that wall; and once they do, Shin can prove to be a very valuable and devoted friend. She will put them above anything else, even her own safety. Once someone manages to befriend her, which there are very few people indeed, she will be a very good friend to them. Granted, the teasing and annoying is still there but she tones it a bit down, or at the very least, she won’t bring up personal matters. However, it is not unheard of for her to tease her loved ones even more, as if it were her way to show just how close she is.

A woman with a thirst for unlimited knowledge, she can often be found reading a book in the garden of her guild or actually sitting at her desk working, or perhaps even sleeping as she is a workaholic. Perfectionist to the death, she will never half-ass anything and will do her utmost to satisfy herself as well as others when she promises to deliver.

When in some fight, she becomes ruthless and won’t hold back any punches. Stubborn to the death, she won’t ever just give up even though she knows she would lose. When it comes to her friends, she will gladly put her life on the line for them. All in all, she is a mystery for the ages and only the most patient people will ever learn of her softer side which she conceals very well. A rather emotional woman but with a hard shell around her like a protective barrier. So far, only three people managed to get a taste of what it is to talk to a loving and caring Shin; it definitely sounds alien and even to her it is odd, as she is not used to showing.

Despite the good and bad in her, she has a very explosive nature and can have raging fits if truly annoyed. It appears to be beyond her control as she is very quick to lose her temper and loses all rational thinking, reduced to a livid and enraged individual. It is best to stay clear of her then unless one knows precisely what words to use to calm her down.

Appearance

Shin is of very short in stature if not even one of the shortest Miqo’te to exist in the entire realm; a thing that annoys her greatly as people won’t talk her seriously at first and is the source of lots of teasing. A relatively slender build accompanies her stature, making he perhaps even frail looking but visibly healthy.

Short, often messy, ginger hairs tied into two braids or simple buns at the sides of her face, and with freckles adorning her cheeks, she is often harassed about her looks and it drives her crazy, immediately hating anyone that makes any comment about her visually. Vibrant mint green eyes also make her a stand out despite the fact that she always wears glasses due to her very poor eyesight.

Without her glasses, she sees absolutely nothing. Her vision literally like a painting that had been splashed with a bucket of water or two. Always wearing black clothes usually consisting of long skirts and long sleeved shirts, she also sports a pair of black gloves which she uses to hide all the snakes bites and scars from her work, not wanting to alarm anyone or give any wrong impressions. Apart from the bite marks, she also has a very large scar over her right shoulder, alike to a deep stabbing which was then moved a bit and tore the skin.

Her legs are always covered and she never shows a lot of skin, her robes often going all the way up to her neck; however, it is not because of any issues with her image, she simply prefers such style and has no desire to show people her skin anyway. At times, she wears trousers due to work but her favourite are still long skirts, reaching all the way to her ankles and a shirt and jacket. Always a belt at her waist with many pouches and flasks; always at the ready to assist or gather things even when simply out and about.

Occupation

Self-made business woman, having toxicology as her main trade, she also dabs perfectly in herbology, biology and zoology too perfectly, combining all those skills to excel in her profession.

Never having studied it in any official institution, she is self-taught and simply learned by the method of trial and error. Unfortunately, errors in this line of work can be deadly and she was at death’s doorstep more than once. At first suffering greatly and sick for entire weeks as her body had to defeat the poisons but at the same time it drove her to find the cures much faster and she’d use herself as a guinea pig. Absolutely covered in bite marks and other bruises over her hands and arms, they are the only visual proof of her profession which she hides anyway under a pair of black gloves. The other thing that she benefited from the poison hunting is her immune system which is absolutely resistant to all poisons and illnesses.

Being at the peak of her success, she now provides her services to all clients who visit her office, regardless with what end her poisons or cures may be used. She offers secrecy as her top priority and won’t ever care to ask for whom or for what she is giving dangerous substances. Currently she supplies mostly the army, all of the Grand Companies and also private customers; with potions, poultices, poisons and many other innovative inventions of hers.

Tendencies

Likes

• Fruit. If going out to eat or simply looking for a snack, fruit is the first thing she will turn to and genuinely adores
• Sweets are like her kryptonite and she will gladly munch on any sweeties she can get her hands on
• Good Lominsan wine is sure to loosen her up and get her to chat
• An intelligent conversation. It's probably one of the only ways to get her to lower your guard and like you

Dislikes

• People who have no goals in life and are a waste of life
• Dangerous heights that might definitely be the reason of death if one were to fall
• Deep water, and with currents, it's the worse as she is utterly terrified of it
• People making fun of her looks in any way, state, or form
• Cute things that induce nausea just by looking at them
• Spicy or overly fragrant food, which she simply cannot stand with her sensitive Miqo'te taste buds

Hobbies

• Books being an escape from everyday dull life, she often indulges in some good books; mostly about some complex topics
• Enjoys long walks, hiking, and being away from big cities, indulging in the silence of nature far away from stupid and useless people
• Loves riddles and any other games that stimulate the brain; the witty ones being the best entertainment
• Her biggest pass-time is annoying other people and checking just how much it takes until they break under the pressure

Skills

• Fast learner with the ability to teach self. Adoring to know more about anything and everything, she will pry and want to learn all there is about others as well as the world that surrounds her.
• Knack for manipulating a conversation with her silver tongue. Whether it’s intimidation or manipulation, she knows the right things to say and how to pry to get what she wants, almost always holding the control of a conversation.
• Has a very good memory for the smallest details and will gladly remind people of things past, usually those things being their mistakes

Rumours

Known to all Rumours

• "She's a bitch"

Common Rumours

• "She can be nice... if she likes you which is most likely not going to happen unless you're a Lalafell"

Rare Rumours

• "I once saw her smile... Had no idea she was capable of that..."
• "Saw her drowning once... or maybe that was wishful thinking?"

PC Rumours

• "Doesn't matter what I say... Whatever she says always goes" - Ririfu Rifu

• "So cold...can't you be more romantic?"- Naoh'to Maimhov

Relationships

♥ Romantic Interest    ♥ Platonic Love     ● Good Standing    ● Neutral Standing    ● Poor Standing     ♥ Failed Love

Love Interests

♥ Sini'to Shadar (30)

A chance meeting at the most ridiculous gathering for outrageous music and drinking, Shin found this priest and they started to converse, far away from the loud crowds. It took very little to see that they had a lot in common and she quickly developed immense respect for the man. Their interests clicked, and so did their likes and dislikes which shocked her but pleased her greatly. Over the next few days, they grew even closer and even opened up about their pasts to each other, a thing that Shin never did with newly met people but it felt just right with him. Sini'to proved that he didn't mind her snarky personality and even seemed to enjoy it, which puzzled her and made her want to know more about him despite imposing on herself to not approach men any longer in any way, especially romantic. He finally he asked her out the day before Starlight; and on Starlight, she told him she agreed. Ever since then, the two are inseparable and always pushing each other’s’ buttons but the love they have for each other is clear to anyone no matter how weird the couple.

Friends

♥ Adham Hadad (15)

A lad she found in the streets of Ul'dah begging for money. He approached her asking for spare gil and she decided to take him to the market area and paid for all he needed. Over the days to come, she brought him food and blankets, always staying to talk and enjoy each other’s company. Gradually, he grew attached to her and she noticed it. Seeing great potential in the lad, she took him to Vylbrand Academy where she was working at the time and he became a caretaker. Little did she know that in the following days he asked her to marry him. Adoring the boy as a son, she refused.

● Ririfu Rifu (18)

Meeting this little Lalafell in the Quicksand of all places, she couldn't help but feel the need to help the girl and approached her at the counter of the bar. The girl was rather shy but after talking for longer, she immediately opened up and showed to have a very sweet and lovable disposition. The two girls met almost every day in the Quicksand until Shin invited her to attend the Vylbrand Academy as a student, to which Ririfu agreed. Ever since then, the two have been inseparable.

● Seseli Seli (36)

An acquaintance from the Vylbrand Academy, she met Seseli through Ririfu as the two started dating. Always watching over them and vouching for them. Alas, after a few months Seseli came to her heartbroken and said that things ended. Offering a shoulder to cry on and ears to listen, they grew close very quickly and Seseli found a very good friend in Shin, so good, she asked her to date. Unable to tell her that she wasn’t interested, she lied to her and said she wasn’t ready.

● Tonka Tuff (23)

A Lalafell that came to Vylbrand with the intention to steal but was caught in the act. Stuck in the infirmary, Shin was tasked in watching over the man and it vexed her beyond belief, being rather cruel and mean to him. Once he got better, a chance meeting by the docks of the Mists made them bond a bit as they both had rather fiery personalities and he could keep up with her jokes which pleased her greatly. They became very good drinking buddies that was for certain.

● Noir Velacia (20)

One of the very first people that Shin met when she arrived to Thanalan, this bubbly and cheerful girl approached Shin through one of her ex-lovers and would always invite her for dinner at their Free Company. Having nothing better to do and being offered a free meal, she’d agree. Over food, the two would talk and get to know each other. Until today she cannot explain why she got to like the girl so much but her genuine personality was simply impossible to hate. They went on a mission once and Noir had saved Shin’s life, making her indebted to her forever.

Acquaintances

● Satomi Hakase (25)

Alchemy teacher and apothecary at the Vylbrand Academy, the two met within the great halls of the institution and something just clicked. Shin had a hard time tolerating the girl’s constant talking and shyness and not to mention her odd quirks; but gradually warmed up to her. Even though she was an odd ball, she was gifted and Shin could respect that. They often worked together in the laboratory, each one doing her things or even together as they were the only ones to ever use it. The amount of times that they got into trouble was too much to even count.

● Dietrich Dracht (30)

Thaumaturgy professor at Vylbrand, Shin met him even before he joined the academy at a celebration in Ul’dah. The man immediately made quite the impact as he was so elegant and well dressed, his manner of speech making her gag and want more. He earned her respect quickly and she sees him as an equal if not even, perhaps, a superior. Their relationship was strictly professional and she’d always assist him when needed.

● C'kayah Polaali (31)

A recurring customer of Shin’s that never seems to have enough, either of her poisons or her. Met the man before the Quicksand, he was quick to make use of her skills and requested her to duplicate some poison that would translate pain into pleasure. No matter how odd the request, he paid well, so she did it. At the same time, he was quick to try and convince her to try out the potion with him, wanting to sleep with her, something that she refused but he keeps bringing up during every visit when he comes to restock on it.

Enemies

● O'rahn Kevelan (19)

This young lad rubbed Shin the wrong way immediately the moment she stepped through Vylbrand Academy's doors. She couldn’t justify why this spunky redhead immediately fell into her ‘most hated’ list, but they were at each other’s’ throats since the beginning. Fiery and snarky, he’d always have something to tell her and it would tick her off immediately and send her into a rage, trying to pick a fight with him.

● L'dhala Tia (36)

Approaching the man by accusing him of getting her friend Ririfu drunk, a fight broke out instantly, thus their relation is not very good. The way the man speaks and acts just sends her overboard, genuinely thinking he is retarded or has some sort of weird lisp that needs fixing. She avoids him at all costs as the mere sight of him makes her blood boil.

Failed Relationships:

♥ Aelfred Siegmundson (35)

One of the very first people she met as she stepped into the Quicksand for the very first time. This loud-mouthed brute Hyur knew his way around the city and gladly offered her a helping hand in learning the ways in Thanalan. Over time they grew close and he became her very first lover and she was quite happy with him, but the romance was short lived as she found out that he was cheating on her from his secret lover who also had no idea of Shin. She quickly left the man and shut herself out from any men.

♥ Lofen Melocuil (26)

Charmer anda flirt, the Miqo’te detective swept her off her feet in her msot vulnerable moment and used her for his own pleasures. She only discovered after a long time that he was already engaged to another woman. Distraught, she sought out the woman and tried to apologize to her, explaining that she had no idea even about her existence but it only made things worse. Eventually, Lofen abandoned his lover and then his visits to Shin’s office became much more frequent, as he’d use these visits to let loose some steam, but it took her little time to understand that it was a toxic relationship and she ended it despite having still some feelings for the man. Once again, she just left the public eye for some time to be in peace and to deal with her solitude.

♥ Naoh'to Maimhov (32)

Hard working, devoted and famous gladiator in the Gladiator's Guild in Ul’dah, they met in the Quicksand over some drinks and in the middle of that, decided to have a walk where things quickly escalated and they ended up sleeping with each other that very night. A one-night fling turned into a long term romance as the two even talked about moving in together and perhaps starting a family. Naoh’to, however suddenly left one day, leaving her a note that he’d be back eventually. Weeks turned to months and no news was received until he finally came back, penniless and a drunkard with nothing to show for and no future. It turned out that he had met his ex-lover who had contacted him because she was pregnant with his child from before he even met Shin. The poor man had no idea what to do and his options were limited. Thus, heartbroken but with no choice, Shin let him go.

♥ Vezh'a Yhumuzhah (23)

Shin met this Miqo’te early on when she first came to Ul’dah and they had immediate chemistry for each other but it never flowered into anything, the two remaining friends if not even mere acquaintances. After being left by Naoh’to and shattered, Vezh’a decided to give it a try and after all these years of a normal friendship, asked her out. She refused immediately and wouldn’t even speak of starting any relationship but over time, gradually, she warmed up to the man and got used to his presence in her life, realizing that she did have some sentiment for him. Finally, she agreed. Time went by but she quickly understood that she’d never be able to give him what he wanted and she came went to him and explained this, telling him that she will leave him. He did not take it well and they broke up on very bad terms.

History

Upbringing

Born in the Shroud in Bentbranch to an agricultural family with four older brothers, she was always the odd-ball which did not necessarily enjoy what her family was dedicated to. Big terrains of fields belonged to her family and working in them was the daily routine for her parents and the eldest brothers with a couple employees.

From the beginning, it was clear that she wasn’t going to follow in the family tradition and she did everything to displease her parents and those around her like a rebel. Stuck-up and certain of herself, she quickly gained the reputation of headstrong even as a child and needed to be involved in absolutely everything involving the community.

Teased and annoyed by her brothers due to being the only girl in the family apart from her mother, she quickly grew a backbone and a short temper, snapping at every little annoying word or complaint sent her way, often exploding in utter rage; a trait which remains until today. Due to her brothers’ influence, she grew up to be a tomboy and has little love for the fine ladies in society or the girly lasses. Slowly growing older, she was finally told that she’d have to work in the fields and her immense rebel phase set in as she’d wake up early morning and go to the woods where she sat for hours on end, merely enjoying the calm and nature surrounding her. It created a certain respect for nature, and at the same time, hatred for people.

Leaving the Shroud

When she came of age and got the opportunity to leave the family home, she immediately did without thinking twice, cutting all ties with her past to start anew. On very rare occasions communicating via letters, but even then her relation with her family is cold. She never speaks of her family until this very day.

With time, she started to study herbalism, nature being her one love where she felt she truly belonged and enjoyed. Quickly, the hobby became a passion and she got into it professionally; creating anti-toxins, poisons and other applications for medicine for those that could not afford help at first. Gradually, she made a name for herself in the community and opened her own office, but still helps those in serious need for free without advertising it. Due to her job, very often she had incidents where she got bitten or poisoned, however, she survived each time thanks to her inventions, and over time became a walking immune system. She is completely resistant to most toxins and illnesses.

The desire to help people and challenge herself brought her to Ul’dah where she is currently residing. Life there is definitely different than in the Shroud but she adapted fairly quickly to the bustle of the infamous trade city. Most of her time, anyway, is spent out in the desert collecting poisonous plants, animals and anything else she can get her hands on to satisfy her thirst for more.

Making A Name In Ul'dah

Her first time away from the Shroud, Shin adapted quickly to the arid lands of Thanalan but not to the bustling life that filled the immense streets of the great city. It made he reconsider and even think about returning but that thought quickly disappeared as a chance meeting with a certain mercenary Hyur, Aelfred Siegmundson made her change her mind. The man was kind enough to offer her help in establishing herself in the city and showed her all the ropes to it. With his guidance, she quickly found a place to live in and would slowly make a name for herself by helping refugees and the poor in the slums of Ul’dah.

Over her time in Ul’dah and already having a comfortable life and living quarters, she ran into a boy in the streets, Adham Hadad. Approached by him and asking her for gil, she took him to the market in the city and offered to pay for anything he needed and the boy did just that, immediately bonding with Shin quickly and he was the very first to do so. Every day, apart from tending to those in need, she’d put Adham Hadad as her top priority and provided for the boy, bringing him anything from food, to blankets and even books to educate him as she’d sit with him and read to him, also teaching him to read and write. During this period, her relationship with the Hyur also grew and the two became a couple, him being her very first lover. It was a huge thing for her and she was content by how things were looking. She took in Adham Hadad to live with her and even told him that he’d help her gather herbs as he was from the area and was knowledgeable. The boy outshined and did more than she even expected and she grew to love him as a son.

Aelfred Siegmundson, however, was cheating on Shin and she discovered that from the woman with whom he was sleeping as this one had no idea either about Shin herself. Upset, she cut off contact with the man immediately and was convinced she’d never allow anyone to step into her life and built a wall, her snarky attitude and annoyance to all people starting to develop during this period. Adham Hadad, at the time, noticing how depressed she was and how salty about life overall, would try to fill her days with joy but it never helped.

Weeks, months, a year went by and the boy finally proposed to Shin, telling her flat out that he wanted to have children with her and it left her dumbfounded. The age difference was the first thing that came to mind but also, her love for him was purely motherly. She told him off gently but he still clung to the dream of being with her.

Shin quickly started to drown her worries at the bottom of a bottle, visiting the Quicksand regularly where she’d write up on her journals and her research, planning out her expeditions with Adham Hadad.

Many people came and left and some of the most memorable was Vezh'a Yhumuzhah a young and friendly Miqo’te man with whom she felt she could actually talk about anything and not be judged. Their acquaintance lasted shortly as he ventured out North and they kept no contact with each other after that. Indulging further in the bar-life and loathing it, she crossed paths with a charming Miqo’te man who worked as a detective, Lofen Melocuil. Not in need of his services however, she told him off but he kept pursuing her which she found annoying and he’d be met with her awful attitude that developed over this time of grievance. His perseverance paid off however as he got her during her most vulnerable moment ever to date and she fell for him. The relationship purely sexual on his part while she genuinely believed he cared for her.

Couple months passed and she learned from him that he was engaged to another woman by the name of Chee Smith. Absolutely crushed, she couldn’t wrap her head around it and lost her mind. Enraged and feeling absolutely guilty, she sought out the woman and offered her most sincerest apologies, aware of how much it hurt to be cheated upon as she had been through the same. Chee Smith took the news very badly and things only went downhill from there. Shin distanced herself from the Mi’qote couple immediately, not wanting to be the reason for an eminent break up.

Teaching at Vylbrand Academy

A chance meeting with one of the few professors at the renown Vylbrand Academy, Seren Sian, Shin was offered a position as professor and having nothing else to do, she accepted.

Stepping into the dignified position of a professor without any experience, Shin managed to excel and met all expectations but still bent many rules. Laid back and uncaring for the majority of the students, she quickly became one of the, if not the most, hated teacher in the entire institution. With her background and her natural skills, she became a biology teacher and would often take out students into the field as she genuinely believe that a more hands-on approach would benefit them more. Her classes were never given in a classroom as she found it a complete waste of time. In her free time, she indulged in the laboratory with Satomi Hakase, a fellow professor but of alchemy. This is also when she met the thaumaturgy teacher, Dietrich Dracht, a very merchant from Ul'dahn. Apart from him, she got very close with one of the main guards of the academy, Nonoqano Roroqano, a Lalafell that seemed to have a very close relationship with Shin and they’d often go out to drink and talk behind students backs. Many rumours circulated that there was more than mere friendship between the two.

Quickly getting bored of teaching stupid kids, she got tasked additionally with overseeing the infirmary which made her rekindle her love with her native profession. Juggling two tasks, she exceled in all expectations and was proud of her achievements. With her taking over the infirmary, there was a big drop in sick students, as they were much too terrified to even go see her for tiny injuries. When Shin caught a student skipping class, it was certain that the punishment was so severe they’d never try it again in their lives.

Again, she got tired of her dull duties, needing something more to indulge her intellect. Seeing this, Seren Sian, the professor that had her join Vylbrand in the first place, offered her to assist her in the library and thus, Shin also became the academy’s librarian together with Seren. The two were very different and weren’t friends but got along professionally perfectly. With combined efforts, they made sure the library was stocked and always ready to accept students and to provide all the necessary materials.

Despite all the chaos and issues she caused, Shin remained in the academy as an invaluable member of staff and respected individual. Always engaged in all meetings and overseeing many deliveries and also making sure the infirmary was always stocked up and in order.

Establishing The Silver Sigil

After leaving Vylbrand Academy and deciding to return to her old profession, she bought her first house in the Goblet in Ul’dah, opening her very first office there. The house bought in hopes to move in with Naoh'to Maimhov but that dream was shattered as he informed her that he had to leave. His ex-lover with his child and awaiting to give birth, a fling he had before even meeting Shin. Heartbroken, she spent her days in solitude in her home, indulging further and further in her work until it became her sole focus.

The solitude and peace was short-lived as she re-united with some old acquaintances from Vylbrand who had left the Academy due to some unfortunate events. Seeing as they had nowhere to go, she donated her house to the people and in change, kept her small office within the home. As more people somehow ended up staying in the place, Shin got confused and was definitely not enjoying the ruckus and the presence of so many unknown faces. Overtime, the house got transformed into an Adventurers’ Guild which had her absolutely flabbergasted. Without saying anything and still very opposed to it, she remained. Her office in a small corner of the house as she still treasures her privacy and wants as much peace and quiet as relatively possible.

She gets clients on a daily basis and most of her income comes from big bulk orders from hospitals and also from the army. Shin does not differentiate customer from customer, thus, she will provide whatever one pays for no matter for what ends they utilize her products.