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Xiaohu is short in stature and with an intensely feminine presentation. Her thick, dark-brown, hair is obsessively maintained and spills over her shoulders in rich waves. Though somewhat tanned from her travel and work on the Runner, she avoids spending too much time in the sun. Softness defines her than any real muscle definition or tone, and there is a lack of calluses or any marks of exertion and labour on her person. Her equally-brown almond eyes are usually lazily lidded like an uncaring feline with soft-angled brows. An irreverent sort of expression tends to hang off her features in social situations. Overall, her appearance is one of conventional attractiveness, though she possesses more sharp elements and a more muted palate to her compared to other Domans.
Scars & Markings: A hidden scar rakes across her scalp above her left ear and behind her temple, always covered by her hair. A simplistic, small, Hingan dragon etches under it down the side of her cheek. Incomplete Munewari Irezumi: scenery of cherry blossoms, geiko, and tigers, only coloured and shaded on the right arm and torso.
Voice: A mixed accent typical of citizens of Kugane accustomed to their foreign district. Picking up Ishgardian and Xaelan terms from coworkers on the Runner. Feminine, smooth, and twinged with the sly nature of the person behind it.
Clothing: Xiaohu has an eye for fashion and a large selection of clothing to choose from due to her... unique occupation on the Runner. She tends to prefer loose, airy, clothing and is a fan of high-riding boots. She is not an individual for modesty, and tends for open shirts of many varieties. If relevant, she enjoys choosing outfits that are a play on Hingan customs and performance roles.
Xiaohu's personality is defined by a possibly troublesome mixture of irreverence for the order of the world around her, and idealism. Incredibly self-efficate and independent, the concept that people cannot simply grasp the day, and their futures, is one that rings harsh and untrue to her ears. The trait of observation often means she picks up details heavily from past conversations, tones, and subtle body-language, for sentiments that are usually meant to be unexpressed. Her approach to conflict is often roundabout and diplomatic, if not bluffing, to escape tensions. Despite that, she is unafraid to ferociously assert her world view, especially of its idealistic portions.
Around her crew, she is more aloof though easygoing, and tends to be merciless in her ribbing and remarks. Around strangers, however, she plays up a charming and 'genuine' persona, sensitive to the tastes and demeanors of others and always ready to lighten any measure of displeasure in the atmosphere with jokes or deflections on their behalfs. Everyone, however, regardless of their closeness to her, earns both her attentive ear in conversation and an endless font of sly, barbed, wit; making it difficult to truly determine whether she likes, or dislikes, an individual.
Likes
Sleeping
Eating
Banter
Fashion & Makeup
Compliments
Soft furniture
Hearing Ishgardian
Dislikes
Conservative Mindsets
Violence
Aggression
Personal Space Invaded
Overtly-Sensitive People
Nosiness
Fears
Having her past come back to bite her
Having her true name discovered
Being unable to achieve her wants
Being placed into danger
Trivia
Favorite Food: Minced Pork Noodles
Favorite Drink: Hot Chocolate
Favorite Color: Dark blue, reds, and blacks
Color Key
♥ In A Relationship: Xiaohu is romantically involved with this character.
♥ Romantic Attraction: Xiaohu is romantically interested in this character.
♥ Sexual Attraction Xiaohu is physically interested in this character.
♥ Platonic Love/Family: Xiaohu considers this person family.
♦ Friend: Xiaohu considers this person her friend.
♦ Friendly Acquaintance: Xiaohu considers this person mostly friendly, or as an ally.
● Good Standing: Xiaohu has no specific feelings about this character, however they left a good impression.
● Neutral: Xiaohu has no specific feelings about this character.
● Bad Standing: Xiaohu has no specific feelings about this character, however they left a bad impression.
♠ Dislike: Xiaohu doesn't consider this person a friend, and will talk if needed, but try to avoid them.
♠ Hate: Xiaohu consider this person an annoyance, and will try to avoid them. Conflict can happen.
♠ Fear: Xiaohu is terrified by this character, and will try to avoid them at all cost.
♠ Rivalry: Xiaohu considers this person a rival, and will try to initiate conflict every time she gets to meet them.
♥ Family Member: This character is related by blood to Xiaohu.
✔ Business: This character is either Xiaohu's employer, employee, or coworker.
✖ Deceased: This character has passed away.
?Hidden Feelings/Unknown: Xiaohu has one of all the possible color keys above, but she isn't fully aware of it yet.
Loving, but distant. Did not participate heavily in Xiaohu's upbringing as she was given an indolent childhood and thus reprieved of many 'feminine' duties.
Her elder brother. These two possessed a tremendously strong bond in childhood until Xiaohu had run away and Jian was eventually conscripted under Garlemald's military. Happenstance led to an emotionally-intense meeting years ago in Kugane, since then there has been no contact on either ends.
Her younger sibling. Not as close to her as Jian, but still intimate and protective of his elder sister. No contact since she had run away. Took over the farm with the death of their father and circumstances of their older brother.
Proprietor of the teahouse Xiaohu worked at. High-ranking member of the associated gang. Controlling through fear and intimidation, did not willingly relinquish Xiaohu to the Runner.
Es'mena assisted Xiaohu in escaping life in Kugane. Incredibly trusting of Es'mena's judgment and orders. Though seemingly apathetic and lazy, she is intensely grateful to Es'mena and the better lot in life offered. However, true loyalty cannot be established in so short of a time knowing each other.
Xiaohu is determined to encourage Prisa to loosen up in a variety of subjects and debates. Despite her aloofness amongst the Runner, she tends to seek out Prisa's presence more often than not. She is slightly antagonistic of the Doctor, but stands up for the other when needed.
Xiaohu wholly enjoys taking advantage of Avenai's social awkwardness, or otherwise making it her mission to coax the Runner's engineer to relax and let loose.
Xiaohu is mistrustful of E'leyna for a multitude of reasons, but mostly the way that she hides much behind a 'dumb' veneer of personality. Still takes the time to teach the Cook Hingan-style recipes from time to time.
Member of the same gang Xiaohu was once a part of, if of a different 'branch.' Absolutely terrified of him and his reputation. Worries about running into him due to his unique travel throughout the Source.
Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under the Player Character category!
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◢ Common Rumors - Easily overheard. Use these freely!
■ "She looks like she spends every minute of her life preening herself. How does that last working on an airship?" --Cargo-loader, Limsa Lominsa
■ "Too slick for her own good, is what I'd say. That's the kind of talk that gets your mouth popped." --Bar Patron, Ul'dah
■ "Excellent and amiable service from their hostess; felt valued as a passenger upon the Runner." --Well-off Citizen, Gridania
◢ Uncommon Rumors -A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first!
■ "She shows off too much of her ink like no one knows - stay away. Irezumi is bad news, traveler. At worse, she's a criminal, at best, she's a degenerate." --Doman Immigrant, Gridania
■ "I remember that face and tattoos; a whore from one of the teahouses in Kugane. She's far-flung from home." --Traveling Hingan Merchant, Ul'dah
◢ Rare Rumors -Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using!
■ "There's a gang making a fuss in Kugane right now - they say some smugglers stole away one of their assets. Their 'Little Tiger.' They say if they ever catch that one, either she comes back or they skin her hide." --Pirate, Ruby Sea
■ "I was traveling recently and lost one of my most valued rings along the way. I'm so careful in cleaning out my rooms that I couldn't believe it... the only thing out of the usual is that I bought a drink for a pretty Doman girl with a red tattoo in Limsa, it was only some conversation before she quickly excused herself to smoke a pipe outside. Then she just disappeared entirely." --Suspicious Noble, Ishgard
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◢ Player Character Rumors -Feel free to add rumors of your own!
Stories are in the order in which they were written. For all writing, go here.
Shameless Context: Musings after Es'mena and Yellow Rose brought back a surprise from a meeting-gone-wrong.'
Big Bang Theory Context: A recollection of what motivated Xiaohu to run away from home many years ago.
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Songs used set a mood, lyrics may not reflect the views of my character. Please mind your speakers when clicking the links.
■ I will play mature content and themes (violence, sexuality, drug / alcohol use) as long as they're logical in a plot-driven encounter. Coarse and excessive language. Temporary injury and incapacitation. Temporary imprisonment. Most walk-up encounters.
■ Ask about long-term and/or permanent injury and disfigurement. Long-term captivity or imprisonment.
■ I won't play permanent character death. Any and all types of relationship RP.
Disclaimer
■ If an aspect of RP makes you uncomfortable in a scene we're playing, please send me a /tell, letting me know. Communication is very important, more important than potentially keeping immersion.
Links Out
Links that lead off the wiki, but are relevant to the character.