Body: Altessa is on the shorter end, even for a female au ra, barely reaching five fulms. Her skin is the color of toasted caramel, her horns and scales, like most xaela, a deep, regal blue. Most of her skin is clear, having led a largely wound-free life, though she does have rough skin on her hands, feet, and joints, the result of years of difficult living. Her tail is unusually thick, but slightly short, and lacking in spikes. Her hair is long and a dark, rich black, but usually remains tied up in a braid. Her eyes are blue, both with a bright blue limbal.
Clothes: Tessa is most often found in her uniform from her previous employment: a charcoal grey coat and lined black undershirt, pants to match, black leather gloves and boots, and a charcoal grey tricorne with gold trimming. This suits her both in appearance and to keep her warm against the inhospitable climates of Coerthas. When in warmer climates or not working, she'll occasionally wear other garments, usually dyed bright, garish yellows and reds in an act of rebellion to the noble class normally associated with rich dyes.
Voice: Tessa has a distinctive accent that, at first hearing, may lead one to believe she is of Vylbrand. However, this is just a combination of the "lowborn" accent she picked up growing up in the Brume, and the various lingoes used by her associates (past and present) in the trade and shipping industry. She is known to curse often and make some rather crude metaphors when particularly impassioned about something.
Tessa likes to move around and see the world. While not a true nomad, preferring to still have a proper home to go back to, she likes to take ships from place to place and experience new sights, cultures, and people. That is her primary reason for entering the trade industry.
Booze.
Tessa's not shy about her love for hard drinking, and will try almost any spirit at least once. Her tours of new regions almost always end with a night at the tavern. Of course, she may drink a little TOO much sometimes, as is the nature of her upbringing.
Flight.
To Tessa, going across the sea on a regular naval ship just doesn't have the same majesty as gliding through the sky on an airship, especially an individual one, such as a Manacutter.
Au Ra.
Tessa has a strong sense of pride in her race, especially those living in Eorzea, due to the struggles they've faced in getting there: the prejudice in Ishgard due to their similarities to dragons, and mass movement of refugees coming from Doma.
Machinery.
While far from a master metalworker, Tessa has a fascination with mechanical devices over simple blade and armor, whether that be something as simple as a gun, or as complicated as an airship or an autoturret. She spends some of her free time at the Skysteel Manufactory picking up new techniques.
Limsa Lominsa.
More than any other foreign city-state, she loves spending time in Limsa the most: it's the coolest, with the breeze coming in off the sea, and she gets along the best with its drunken sailor and pirate inhabitants.
Dislikes
Highborns.
Tessa despises the rich and the noble, finding their wanton disregard for human suffering just as bad, or worse than, the murderous intent of dragons, primals, and voidsent.
Dragons.
Having lost a lot of friends and family to Dravanian assaults on the Brume, Tessa is no more fond of the scaled immortals themselves.
Elezen.
The race Tessa most associates with highborns, and which most often acts high and mighty. Oddly enough, she actually likes lalafell, despite their position in the Ul'dahn government.
Hot climates.
Even in light clothing, Tessa is too accustomed to the cold of Ishgard to adapt to the heat of places like Thanalan. She can tolerate La Noscea, as long as she's near the ocean breeze.
Bugs.
Icky.
Fears
Bugs
Drowning
Khelbergui Suuder
Trivia
Favorite Food: Seafood Stew
Favorite Drink: Ishgardian Stout
Favorite Color: Honey Yellow
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!
■ "The dragon girl? She used to make deliveries here all the time. She could really hold her drink!" - Costa del Sol dancer
■ "She used to be one of the most popular girls down here, but she moved out about a year ago, round when the Archbishop fell." - Brume denizen
■ "Not the artisan type, really, but damn if she isn't a crack shot. Seen her shoot a fly off the rim of her glass from across the room, without chipping the glass." - Skysteel machinist
◢ Uncommon Rumors -A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first!
■ "Aye, little Rose worked for Sasako Sako and her crew. Ta say that lala ran a tight ship was an understatement. Her ship could strangle ye." - Cillain Geneq, Tessa's cousin
■ "I would never do business with that gutter rat again! I told her she would have to dress better if she was going to deliver to MY business, and she responded by spitting in my tea!" - snooty Ul'dahn merchant
■ "Yeah, she puts on a brave face, but I've known her since she was knee-high. They say everyone's lost someone; well, in the Brume, you're lucky to KEEP someone." - Forgotten Knight patron
◢ Rare Rumors -Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using!
■ "Altessa Geneq, legal name Altansarnai Suuder... Says here she was married at 19, but her husband died at Stone Vigil. No mention of his military rank at the time or honors posthumously..." - Ishgardian clerk
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◢ Player Character Rumors -Feel free to add rumors of your own!
■ "Tess? She's had more than her fair share of hardships but she's risen above them and is a fine friend to have, especially when drinking is involved." R'tafah Tia
Songs used set a mood, lyrics may not reflect the views of my character. The following links will take you to Youtube or Spotify. Please mind your speakers.
Hurt Artist: Johnny Cash. Remembrance Theme
The Final Song Artist: Keiichi Okabe. Path Theme
Star Hustler Artist: LaserHawk. Forward Theme
A Rambler's Life Artist: The Dreadnoughts. Shanty Theme
Personal RP Limits
■ I will play mature scenes and darker themes if presented in an interesting and tasteful manner.
■ Ask about long-term injuries or disfigurements, as well as any sexual content.
■ I won't play tasteless content or Mary Sue characters.
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.
Misc
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