Aristides Miltiades

Aristides "Aris" nan Miltiades
The Silver Fox
Gender	Male
Race	Hyur
Clan	Garlean
Citizenship	Garlean Empire
Age	55-60
Eyes	Blue-gray
Occupation	Architect, Professor of Archeology
Height/Weight	???/???
Hair	Sandy blond with white
Alignment	Neutral Good

Excerpt: Aristides, to Oko_Kaprei, on the topic of Architectural Archeology: "What buildings can tell us about the people who lived within, is a very complex topic. Mayhap, it is better that I provide simple examples. If, say, a civilization built extravagant tombs to house their head, as well as the dead's treasured belongings, you might gather that such a culture placed great emphasis on the idea of a continued afterlife. They would want their dearly departed to be able to carry their treasures, with them, into the next world. Alternatively, if a civilization built structures that aligned with the sun and stars, they may find importance in sacred astronomy. Calendars would play an important role in their rituals. This is not unlike how the Astrologians of Ishgard look to the stars to predict their future. Admittedly, if taken alone, these assumptions could well be mere conjecture drawn from coincidence. To an archeologist, it is a matter of finding many clues, and seeing what they add toward. Imagine it is like solving a jigsaw puzzle. You have all these many little pieces that need fitting together in order to reveal the whole picture.”

Current RP Goals

Aris is currently on sabbatical. He can be found traveling throughout Eorzea, jotting notes into a heavily warn, leather-bound journal.

Treasure Hunting

A veteran treasure hunter, he’s traveled through ruins ranging from the Lost City of Amdapor to the Sunken Temple of Qarn. However, it is not the love of gil for which he seeks out treasure. Rather than seeing his discoveries auctioned at market--only to be bought and absconded away into someone’s private vault--he would see such knowledge shared in institutions of learning and in museums.

Personality/Brief Summary

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Traits ■Patient ■Knowlegable ■Thoughful ■Optimistic ■Compassionate ■Easy-going ■Ethical ■Creative ■Good Friend

Flaws ■Obsessive ■Nosy ■Cunning ■Secretive ■Arrogant ■Pretentious ■Spoiled ■Vain

Fears ■Slow Death ■War ■Commitment ■Morbols

Trinkets ■Weathered Journal ■Imperial Shadow Visor ■Pocket Watch

Occupations ■Treasure Hunter ■Architect ■Archeologist ■Professor

Tastes/Other ■Leisure: Fishing ■Favorite Drink: Coffee ■Favorite Snacks: Bagels ■Favorite Dessert: ??? ■Favorite Meal: ???

Combat ■No aetherial abilities ■Adequate with magitech ■Can shoot a gun ■Can thrust a knife ■Can throw a punch ■Can swing a stick

Appearance

Why write a description when a picture can tell a thousand words?

OOC Miscellaneous

Walkup are welcome.

NOTE: Generally a peaceful role-player who will try to talk one’s way out of a fight.

Rumors & Events Some of these rumors are false… ◢ PC Rumors (Easily added) ■"Quote" - Name ■"Quote" - Name ■"Quote" - Name ◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard) ■"Oh, Mister Aris? I've seen 'im. Usually takes 'is seat in the corner, over there, 'e does. Orders 'imself a coffee and bagel. Always spendin's 'is time writin' in 'at journal of 'is, 'e does. Such a gentleman, to boot. Leaves a nice tip afore 'e goes." - Some Waitress ■"Just an old fart whose too fond of the sound of his own voice." Some Son ■"He's probably senile. I keep seeing him stare at those walls like it's the most interesting thing in the world." - Some Barfly ◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear) ■"I hear he's an old drinking buggy of that Godbert Manderville." - Some Gambler ◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard) ■"Word 'round the darkmans be this dapper cove's a swell Garlean." - Some Rogue ◢ Current Events Where he can be found ■The Quicksand in Ul’dah ■Camp Bronze Lake ■Various excavation sites across Eorzea ◢ Employers ■Some Academy located in the Garlean Empire ■??? ■???

RELATIONS ♥ Romantic Interest ♥ Platonic Love ● Good Standing ● Neutral ● Poor Standing Aristides's thoughts regarding the people he knows, and those he encounters during his travels. ♥ R'phael_Miltiades : I wonder what he's up to, these days. I should pay him a visit. ● Oko_Kaprei : A good kid with a thirst for knowledge. She seems eager to learn. ● Tesla_Amorette : Possibly a former student? Something seems familiar about this girl…

Fun Facts

Garlean Republic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE5wI-nv8AA

Biographical Outline

Garlemald Republic, the Early Years

Content. And the port city in which Aris was born 60-ish years ago.

Rise of the Garlean Empire, (50-55ish years ago)

Content. His early childhood.

(40-50 years ago)

Content. Gap to fill. Probably includes schooling.

Traveling Eorzea (35-40-ish years ago)

Content. His time as a grad student, and meeting R'phael's mother. Lovey-dovey crap happens.

(25-35 years ago)

Content. Mushy family goop.

An Imperial Architect (15-25 years ago)

Content. His work as an architect.

Tenure at the Academy (5 to 15 years ago)

Content. Teaching at the academy in the years leading up to the Calamity. Might include death of wife.

The Calamity (5 years ago)

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On Sabbatical (Current Day)

Content. Return to traveling. Touching base with his son.

Correspondences

Letters and other such communications with people of interest.