D'chai Tia

D'chai Tia
"Archery does not get difficult or hard to understand until the arrow misses."
Gender	Male
Race	Miqo'te
Clan	Seeker of the Sun
Citizenship	Unaffiliated
Age	35
Marital Status	Single
Occupation	Hired Help / Bard
Height/Weight	5'6" / 130 lbs
Orientation	Pansexual

D'chai Tia (pronounced /ˈdeh'kaɪˈtiə/) (10th Sun 3rd Umbral Moon (June 9)) is a miqo'te of Seeker of the Sun heritage, the diurnal clan of his people, though seems to carry little of that culture with him in the present day. A fond teller of stories, the bard seems more interested in the cultures of others, eager to share and exchange tale for tale - though usually never his own personal history. When not recounting a song or adventure around a campfire or tavern table, D'chai is likely helping a friend or person-in-need with a problem that only a well-aimed arrow can resolve.

Basic Info

LIKES ■ Good company ■ Sweet foods ■ Archery ■ Snow

DISLIKES ■ Humourless people ■ Wildings and Woodsin ■ Indecisive weather ■ Boredom

OTHER ■ Alignment: Neutral Good ■ Vice(s): Tobacco ■ Favorite Food: Pancakes ■ Favorite Drink: Coffee ■ Favorite Color: White

Appearance & Personality

Neither tall nor particularly small (for miqo'te), D'chai is leaving the younger stages of life on a one track course for middle-aged - something his grey hair does little to augment, despite being natural. Alongside neatly trimmed facial hair counter-balancing an always messy hairstyle on his head, he carries a kind and warm face, one which accurately betrays his paternal instincts.

Typically happy, the Miqo'te is often grinning - holding an often infectious, positive outlook on life, even when the chips are down. In his free time he can often be found being almost student-like, his head nearly always tucked away between the pages of a book. Only when alone, though. This is all assuming, of course, he has any time to spare; with any outstanding duties, archery practice and conversation being placed as a priority.

D'chai often invokes the Twelve in story, song and prayer; but none more than Oschon, Nophica and Althyk.

Traits

MAJOR

Marksmanship - D'chai has been using a bow and arrow for the majority of his life and it shows. Steady hands, strong arms and keen vision and depth-perception makes this miqo'te a noticeable threat at ranged.

Agility - Despite his age, D'chai remains fit and athletic with an ideal physical build for his combat style. Quick and agile describes this miqo'te perfectly.

Song - As a self-described bard, he is able to use his voice to inspire and empower his allies via encouraging, arching tunes.

MINOR

Twelveswood - Living in the Twelveswood for long periods of time has proven to be a boon to D'chai, able to draw upon the aether around him to heal small wounds in the form of Conjury as well as having more than adequate survivalist skills.

Close-quarter Fighting - D'chai is more than aware of the need to switch to melee when the enemy draw too close. He keeps large daggers on his person for this reason; passable with them, but offset by a lack of proper and dedicated training in their use.

Loyalty - Without a doubt, his loyalty to his companions - be they work colleagues, comrades in arms or drinking buddies - forms a key facet of his principles.

DRAWBACKS

Offensive Magic - D'chai seems to lack any magical firepower, such as thaumaturgy - as well as any real defense to them. When dealing with powerful spellcasters, he relies on preventative measures than reactionary.

Melee - He can use daggers and small swords in melee if he must, but he is far from comfortable with them. Forcing him into such a situation puts him on the back-foot immediately.

Tall-tales - Ever the story teller, D'chai keeps his past to himself and instead chooses to spin a fictional story for anyone who asks about his tribe, scars, life...

Miscellaneous

RUMORS Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! ◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard) ■ "The grey-furred archer? He'll lend his bow to near anyone if you trade a good story." -- A barkeep ■ "He can sing really nice... and for free!" -- Frugal lady ■ "Does he ever stop smiling?" -- Grumpy Ul'dahn merchant ◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear) ■ "Apparently he's a bard, like in the stories. Cover your ears 'less he bewitches you." -- Twelveswood Poacher ■ "He told me that he left his tribe because of a plot against him, but then he told my sister his tribe were all killed! I don't know if anyone knows anything about him, not really." -- Gridanian Woodworker ◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard) ■ "Ten years ago I saw him smash his bow into pieces before collapsing, crying like a baby! I only remember because I saw him the next day happy as a moogle." -- Unreliable fisherman ◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players) ■ ■

RELATIONS ♥ Romantic Interest    ♥ Platonic Love     ● Good Standing     ● Poor Standing To be acquired

Footnotes

His name is pronounced with a hard C and no H ("Kai"), and he'll make a grumpy face if you call him a type of tea.

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