Lanza Razaul

Lanza Razaul
Gender	Male
Race	Hyur
Clan	Midlander
Citizenship	Ul'dah, Member of the Brass Blades
Company	Aether Corp
Age	22
Height	5' 11
Date of birth	4/12
Server	Balmung
In game	Borderline random, catch me when you will.

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Character

General

Though originally born in Gridania, at the age of fifteen his parents attempted to flee to Ul'dah before Dalamud fell in hopes of finding somewhere safer to hide. However they failed and after the Calamity struck, Lanza was left in the now transformed Thanlan desert, alone and delirious. Finding his way to Ul'dah, without a means to survive, he took to pickpocketing and burglary to get his meals till the day he made an attempt at a woman named Mylla, who after a short brawl; offered the bloodied Lanza training along with her other students in order to steer him right. As the years went on, impressed with his abilities with a sword, Mylla recommended him to be a Sultansworn candidate. Ecstatic, he jumped right on the opportunity, however as a simple trainee, his ego got the better of him, and he was soon disgraced from the ranks, inciting him to run back home to Gridania, and train under the Wood Wailers simply to get away from the city. However, Ul'dah has a strange draw to it, as time carried on, he found himself going back, hoping to find work as a Brass Blade. Initially patrolling the streets of Ul'dah, he was soon transfered to Highbridge as his primary post, however as time went on, in the quest for greater pay and better work, Lanza took to the life of a free-lance mercenary in hopes for a better life.

Appearance

The hazel-eyed hyur stands at an average height, often overshadowed by some of the taller men of his kind, but far from the shortest. Unless a situation calling for otherwise arises, his eyes typically bear a bored, nonchalant look to them, lazily glancing over at small things that catch his interest, if even for a moment. Across his nose however, is a wide scar hanging under his eyes, when asked about it, he'll almost proudly exclaim "Oy oy, I got this when I was just lad, and Mylla went and bloodied me up some for bein' a sod, eh?". Despite all this, since his days as a Sultansworn, many have called Lanza a "pretty-boy" in reference to his delicate face and striking blonde hair. However, his response is a tad mixed, flattered, but at the same time feeling as if it destroys his 'image' of being a mercenary.

Behavior

Abbrasive, and a bit dense. Never really having gone through any sort of 'schooling'; Lanza's dialect and mannerisms can come across as rude and uncultured. With a thick, backwater accent, accompanied by a total disregard for basic etiquette involving spitting, putting his feet up over the table, talking smack, and sometimes outright cruel bluntness; it can be difficult to be friends with Lanza. Prone to anger, and easily provoked, he has however taken steps to try and curb himself back, but so far to little avail. He is also vulnerable to distinct nervous habits; heels kicking up off the ground, scratching at the side of his neck. Lanza is typically on edge and anxious.

Combat

General

Lancer/Dragoon After his dishonorable discharge, he fled back to Gridania, in hopes that there he could find a new life for himself and forget about his past failures. There he began to work alongside the Wood Wailers, while learning the arts of the lance. It has grown to be his weapon of choice, even when he returned to Ul'dah. Much to the ridicule of his Squad-mates, he would often show up to his post with a Halberd over his shoulder, and sword around his waist.

Gladiator/Paladin Though preferable towards a polearm, Lanza is not one to deny the practicality of a sword. Though trained and adept with it, it's simply not something he -enjoys-, but rather just uses.

Tendencies

Likes

• Money
• Difficult opponents
• Chances to prove himself.
• Women

Dislikes

• Reading, or rather trying to.
• Free-Paladins. He considers them a travesty to the Sultansworn
• The more 'Aethericaly inclined'
• Women

Hobbies/Talents

• Impeccable instincts, though not very smart his 'gut feelings' are spot on.
• Trained Fighter. Though disgraced early from the Sultansworns, much of the training both them and Mylla instilled into him
• Singing, though he is often far to shy to do so.

Nicknames

• 'Lanyan' has been used by some of his Miqo'te associates.

Rumors

Common Rumors

• 'That guy's a bit of an arse, tried to pick a fight with me just 'for fun' he said!'
• 'That pretty boy like's to prance around like he's hot shite.' -Disgruntled Bar Patron
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Moderate Rumors

• 'Yeah, I know him. Downright dirty good for nothing he is!' -Angry Keeper of the moon
• 'He's a really nice guy once you get to know him, I think Ul'dah needs more men like him.' - Less Angry Seeker of the sun
• 'Want a laugh? Ask Lanza to read what the signs say, and he gets all angry!' -Young Midlander boy

PC Rumors

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• "Lanza is... something else." - Osric Melkire
• "Lanza...Lanza, Lanza, Lanza. You know, believe it or not, for all of the hot air he spouts, the man has a straightforward head on his shoulders. Even if he may hold the favor above your head sometimes, he is like to fulfill a request if asked." - Liliana Nazareth

History/Timeline

WIP

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