Viola Seville
| Viola Seville | |
 "I make my own luck." | |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Miqo'te |
| Clan | Seekers of the Sun |
| Citizenship | None |
| Age | 19 |
| Nameday | 31st Sun of the 2nd Astral Moon |
| Height | 4 Fulms 10 Ilms |
| Weight | 96 Ponze |
| Occupation | Thief/Wanderer |
| Alignment | Chaotic Good |
Contents
Basic Info
Birthplace: Ul'dah
Current Residence: None, wandering
Parents: Francis Seville (Deceased), Syrena Seville (Deceased)
Education: Home schooled with no formal education, though she has a talented mind and is able to pick things up quickly.
Sexual Orientation: Unknown
Free Company: Driftwood Coast
History
Early years/Childhood
Viola was raised in Ul'dah by a kind Midlander couple, Francis and Syrena Seville, who owned a tavern called The Oasis. Her mother, Syrena, was a talented songstress who worked at the tavern as a waitress. Her father, Francis, was a barkeep who also worked as a well-known and successful arena fighter. Viola had a somewhat sheltered childhood, often staying within the confines of The Oasis. She did not interact with the other children, who often teased her for her odd highlights and bushy tail. Her mother would often sing to her, which usually prompted Viola to begin dancing. She was a skilled and natural dancer for her age, but refused to perform for anybody besides her adoptive parents. She also began to pick up the flute around this time, showing a talent for music as well.
When she became older, her father began to teach her to fight, despite the protests from her mother. Viola took a great liking to hand to hand combat, and often practiced alone in the living quarters of the tavern. She often challenged her father to sparring sessions, every time being soundly defeated.
Teen years and thievery
Soon after Viola turned 12, her father passed away as a result from nagging injuries sustained in the arena. Syrena, overcome with grief, soon fell ill and was bedridden throughout the coming months. She passed away, and, without anyone to oversee the business operations, The Oasis closed its doors. The site was bought out by a wealthy merchant, and soon demolished. Viola, without any family or friends to turn to, became homeless and forgotten. She was forced to turn to petty theft and pickpocketing in order to survive on the streets of Ul'dah. She became bitter and disdainful towards the upper class, whom she viewed as the ones who spurned her home, often making them the prime targets of her thievery.
As the years passed, her reputation as a cunning thief and skilled fighter began to precede her, earning the moniker "The Red Streak", in reference to the streaks of red in her hair. This reputation, however, made it more difficult for Viola to remain discreet, as she was becoming recognizable. Rather than quietly leaving Ul'dah, she embraced the attention, seeing it as a challenge. She began to dress in brighter colors to stand out on the streets, continuing her thieving ways.
Present day and leaving Ul'dah
It was not long before the law began to turn its eyes towards Viola. After several close encounters, she knew that she could no longer continue this life of crime, and thus decided to leave Ul'dah at the age of 18, seeking a new life for herself. She has since been exploring Eorzea, often without a goal in mind.
Appearance
Hair: Spikey and unkempt, with a bushy tail. She makes sure to keep her hair and fur clean.
Hair/Fur Color: Sky blue with red highlights.
Eyes: Bright green with slitted pupils, as is normal for a Seeker.
Face: She tends to keep away from cosmetics, letting her natural looks show through. She has a scar over her right eye, not damaging the eye itself, which was given to her by a talented bladesman whom she attempted to pickpocket when she was 15. She has a small, crescent shaped tattoo beneath her right eye, as well as purple stars tattooed on her left cheek.
Figure: Lean and somewhat athletic, though not without curves.
Complexion: Bright and fair, almost pale, which is strange for one who spends so much time in the sun, especially an Ul'dahn.
Clothing Style: Although she generally wears whatever gear and clothing she can find on her travels, this does not mean she is without preferences. She enjoys looser, airy clothing, as well as colors that complement her fur and hair. She also has a fondness for brimmed hats.
Personality
Viola can be a bit of a mixed bag. She has somewhat odd tendencies, such as the desire to climb things or to steal trinkets for sport, almost always returning them afterwards. She can occasionally forget herself and is easily distracted, often wandering away from jobs or conversations. She is soft spoken and good natured, often seen with a slight smirk on her lips. She is known to egg people on, perhaps going too far at times with her teasing. Being a bit of a loner, Viola often spends her nights outside, playing her flute or singing to herself.
Viola can be very competitive and energetic, often coming up with impromptu challenges both to herself and to her companions. She often strays from the path ahead of her, heading off to climb things or explore wilder areas. This is due to her being used to traveling alone and not having companions to burden her. When not adventuring, she enjoys meandering in cities, seeing what kind of trouble she can get herself into. Her nature can oftentimes lead her towards danger or conflict, so it may do her some good to have somebody to reel her back in. She often gives nicknames to people she meets, since she has trouble remembering names.
Having lived most of her life alone, she is untrusting of people upon first meeting them, often avoiding questions about her past and occasionally giving herself an alias. She also is inexperienced in matters of romance and is often unsure of what to make of attempts to woo her or even compliments on her looks and mannerisms. She is always true to her word, and can be a loyal ally to those that earn her trust.
Likes
- High places - she often enjoys perching/napping in a tree or scaling buildings, both for fun and for getting a bead on unsuspecting victims.
- Music, both listening and playing
- Dancing
- Learning new things
- Drinking, though she cannot handle much alcohol
- Sweets and candy
- Thievery
- Naps
- Being in the sun
- Sparring, often picking fights she cannot possibly win
Dislikes
- The upper class (royalty and the wealthy)
- Authority
- Guards
- Losing
- Gamblers
- Loud noises
- Water/getting wet
- Magic
Strengths
- Fast learner
- Quick reflexes
- Sleight of hand
- Street smart
- Acrobatic
Weaknesses
- Unrefined/sloppy fighting style
- No knowledge of magic
- Often rushes ahead
- Low pain threshold
- Is easily intoxicated
Rumors
- WIP - feel free to add your own!
Misc/OOC information
Current server: Gilgamesh
Theme song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s2Pk_AySTU
