Asagao Ushikai

Ushikai no Asagao A stranger in a stranger land. I N F O R M A T I O N ○ RACE: Au Ra ○ CLAN: Raen ○ NATIONALITY: Doma ○ CITIZENSHIP: Transient ○ AGE: 24 ○ NAMEDAY: 5/22 - 22nd day of the 3rd Astral moon ○ HEIGHT: 5 fulms ○ WEIGHT: 96 ponz [edit] Overview Interactions Journal Gallery Miscellaneous O V E R V I E W Asagao is an escaped prisoner of war and the displaced refugee of a razed and fallen nation. The exact circumstances of her capture is a subject she's not likely to breach, but her enslavement has clearly taken its toll. Despite her feelings of alienation, even among her own people, Asagao holds fast to what remains of her culture while she searches for a place and purpose in a world she no longer understands. M E R I T S ▲ Unselfish: Asagao has a genuinely kind heart; she is quick to empathize and give unto the misfortunate. If anything she is over-sensitive, easily affected by the struggles of others and all too insistent on taking their emotional burdens unto herself as well. ▲ Hopeful: Each day begins anew, and no fate is worse than what came before; that's the ethos she uses to keep herself lively and enthusiastic about whatever may lie ahead. Not always to success, but it's a sentiment she feels bears repeating nonetheless. ▲ Affable: Beep! Well-meaning and cordial but mad socially awkward and easily flustered. Boop! Fill in later! ▲ Perceptive: Beep! Generally better at noticing stuff about other people than herself, fancy that. Boop! Fill in later! F L A W S ▼ Mercurial: Asagao's temperament is erratic at best. She is prone to impulsive behaviors and reactionary mood swings, even lashing out at others on occasions - though her worst extremes are typically directed inward. ▼ Naive: An unfamiliarity with Eorzean customs, compounded with the feelings of alienation from her time in Garlean captivity, results in a profound sense of naivete. ▼ Vengeful: This selfsame naivete enables her tendency to view morality in troublingly black and white terms, and assume the virtuousness of her own actions if she were to ever strike out against those who "deserve" it. She is unlikely to admit it, to others or to herself, but anger gnaws at her very being. ▼ Meek: Her pathological timidity, however, means she rarely has the opportunity to act on the dark thoughts she harbors in her heart - unless she feels particularly cornered or threatened. Under most circumstances, she will choose passivity or escape over confrontation. T A L E N T S ► Beast Kinship: Asagao has a particular gift for tracking, taming, understanding, and caring for a variety of different creatures. L I K E S ▲ Mist: The soft haze that forms after a long rain serves as a gently nostalgic reminder of the cherished sights and sounds of home. ▲ Filial Piety: Those who respect their elders and the bonds of familial obligation are well-regarded by the traditional-minded Asagao. D I S L I K E S ▼ Cities: Asagao has an intense aversion to the relentless energy and bustle of crowded cities, and their stifling walls of stone and iron. ▼ Technology: After her experiences with Garlemald, it can hardly be a surprise that she is burdened with certain prejudices. Her feelings regarding technology even remotely resembling the empire's - and those who choose to use it - goes far beyond mere distaste. O T H E R   T R A I T S ◄ Uneducated: The life of a Doman peasant, and later a prisoner of war, has left her with little time or opportunity for learning sums and letters. Asagao is illiterate, unable to read or write. ◄ Superstitious: In the interest of warding off bad fortune, she insists on an old-fashioned superstition for nearly every occasion. Certain guidelines are meant to be followed, and to do otherwise invites disaster. A P P E A R A N C E Calm as clear water, and gentle as an autumn breeze; outwardly, Asagao is likely the very picture of Doman poise. Under closer scrutiny, however, it's readily apparent that all is not as it appears. Her body language is best described as self-conscious, even defensive, and her pale golden eyes seem most comfortable cast downward, where none can meet them. H I S T O R Y History goes here. Beep boop animal herder's daughter OH NO EMPIRE finish later. I N T E R A C T I O N S R U M O R S Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated. ◢ Common Rumors - Easily overheard. ○ “A quiet girl, but a diligent one. During her stay in Revenant's Toll, I knew her to look after the animals around here - by all accounts, she took well to the work.” - Seasoned Supervisor ◢ Uncommon Rumors - A little more difficult to hear. ○ “That one is... peculiar. Oftimes I'll see her whispering to no one in particular, or nodding her head, as if in response to a question only she can hear. I suppose it's to be expected; her kind have endured their share of adversity, and not all have the strength to withstand it.” - Gloomy Guard ◢ Rare Rumors - Very rarely overheard. ○ “She and I, we took ship to Eorzea together, along with a few others. When we were boarded by those reavers, I feared our journey was at its end, but she... the way those men screamed as the waves overtook them, even I felt some measure of pity.” - Reticent Refugee ◢ Player Character Rumors - Feel free to add rumors of your own ! ○ “Please feel free to add your own rumors here!” - Yours Truly R E L A T I O N S H I P S This is purely intended to be Asagao's perception of others; the feelings below are not necessarily mutual. P C s Name - “Thoughts.” More info. N P C s Name - “Thoughts.” More info. J O U R N A L Journal stuff goes here. G A L L E R Y A R T S C R E E N S H O T S M I S C E L L A N E O U S C H A R A C T E R   N O T E S ○ VOICECLAIM : I imagine Cat O'Connor, 100%. http://tindeck.com/listen/nzxu ○ Blah blah blah. ○ Blah blah blah. ○ Blah blah blah. H O O K S ○ Blah blah blah. ○ Blah blah blah. ○ Blah blah blah. P L A Y E R   N O T E S ○ YEA : Beep. ○ NAY : Boop. ○ ASK : Bop. *** ○ I go afk a lot. My schedule is pretty erratic and sometimes I log in just to chat with friends while I'm doing other things. If you've ever tried to contact me via walk-up or linkshell to no response, chances are I genuinely didn't mean to ignore you! Sending a tell is the surest way to get my attention during these periods, on account of the l'il jingle it makes. L I N K S ○ TUMBLR : http://morning-glory-asagao.tumblr.com/ Template was created by Bancroft Gairn, then adapted by Xheja Rajhera. Tabs and expanded bits added by Unnamed Mercenary. Edits also done by D'lyhhia Lhuil and Nausicaa Windrider. Thank you so much! You're all amazing, and I never would've figured this out without your examples.