Bone-white hair that tapers off into effortless ringlets falls down to the sway of this little thief’s back, ending level with his navel when left to its own devices- though often, he tames it within a loose braid, or in a single, silver tie that comes drawn over a too-thin, angular shoulder. The Mouse’s hair is so dull, and so lifeless in appearance that it lacks any conceivable shine- yet nevertheless, it remains impossibly soft to the touch.
The thief’s stature is lithe, and agile— built for speed, and not strength. He’s thin, and he’s bony— wiry frame home to jutting hipbones, angular shoulders, and a ribcage that could be counted; enough to echo the glaring possibility of one too many missed meals.
Soft features make a pleasing backdrop to the remnants of his left eye; for it in itself is gone. It has been replaced with a simple, foggy glass sphere free of any conceivable nor distinguishing qualities. A too-large, too-hard orb crammed into his socket purely to keep it open, to keep it from shrinking in on itself. His eyelids are swollen, red-hued, and often oozing with pus from a lingering infection that has remained stagnant far too long, from being stretched and held too wide, and that has never been given the attention it so deserves.
The eyelids of this eye are entirely useless— they no longer move when the Mouse blinks.
It comes bordered by a grizzled vertical scar that runs straight over his eyelids, and through his eyebrow. It, too comes bordered by red- as if it could still be fresh. His other eye, however, is an over-bright chartreuse, lit with mischief, with eagerness, and the faintest wisp of what could only be pure insanity.
Should he be seen without a mask, or without any kind of concealment to veil his identity behind- the silver flashes of a studded piercing can be seen upon his tongue as he speaks. The smooth column of his throat is offset by a nasty-looking scar running lengthways over that pale expanse of skin; a visible attempt at slitting the little thief’s throat that was, once again, never given the attention it so deserved.
Both his wide, bat-like ears are pierced with a number of rings, varying from studs to hoops. His left sits home to a sapphire hanging from the very end, something well enough out of the ordinary for a street rat. Any number of useless and stolen trinkets could be found upon him; from a star-shaped brooch pinned to the back of his belt to a too-large watch hanging off his wrist. Around his neck is a smooth chain with a severed paw linked onto the very end, left to hang over his sternum. The claws have been engraved with smooth carvings that almost seem to -glow- and -pulse-. Feathers have been woven on to this strange pendant, and Mouse often can be seen toying with it.
The narrow sway of his spine tapers off into an impossibly thick tail long enough to twine his torso three times. It is home to impossibly thick, luscious fur that has been given twice as much attention as his hair. It is puffy, voluminous, and thicker than both of his arms pressed together.
Should he be caught without his leathers; a plethora of scars would be visible on his pale skin. Claw marks rake down over his right shoulder, a deep incision sits closed messily over his sternum, a sharp strike over his abdomen, powder burns and peppered little scars litter his arms and hands, and a faded tattoo of an eye is upon the back of his left hand. The inside of this wrist is badly scarred and burned; the blackened edges of a narrow brand are visible; peeking out each side of the heavy scarring in three seperate, jutting points.
Mouse clothes himself in faded and worn leathers, dark colours and muted shades that show signs of age and of constant repair in order to maintain upkeep. It would be rare for one to ever see him in anything else. At his sides are often a pair of knives, sharpened to a gleam, stained and scratched from constant use, dripping with a poison that echoes clear lethality.
Positive Personality Traits
Quick-witted, playful, charismatic, confident, inquisitive, persuasive, curious, loyal, ambitious, generous, sympathetic, and fiercely protective of those closest.
Negative Personality Traits
Manipulative, bloodthirsty, scheming, dishonest, secretive, quick-tempered, unpredictable, superficial, vain, easily provoked to violence, easily overpowered/manipulated, and deeply, deeply vengeful.
Likes
He loves small critters- everything from rats, and mice - to ladybugs.
Jewels. Mouse adores all things shiny, no matter if they're precious metals, or prettily-painted pieces of wood.
Music. He has been known to sit outside entertainment venues purely to listen to the music played.
Dislikes
Liars. Despite his streak of dishonesty, he cannot stand liars..
Even if showers are somewhat of a rarity to him, he hates being unclean.
Opulence, and wealth. Despite his greed, he detests those who have what he does not.
Quirks
He owns a small stash of genuinely valuable treasure that could sell for more than enough to afford a decent home for himself stashed away in his liberated apartment. He loves it too much to part with it.
He is entirely illiterate.
Perpetually speaks in third person, unless he's upholding a facade- even then, it's likely he will slip.
Actively feeds the rats and mice in pearl lane.
Fears
Being branded insane.
Failure.
The dark.
Talents/Hobbies
Hand-to-hand combat.
Painting.
He makes for an excellent piano player, despite insisting it's largely 'muscle memory'.
Body modification.
Decorating.
Trivia
Favorite Food: Triple cream coffee.
Favorite Drink: Overly-flavoured, sickly-sweet alcoholic beverages-- without the alcohol.
Favorite Color: Red, and pink.
Favorite Flower: Sunflower.
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!
■ "Ah? There's something wrong with that lad. If you've got a brain in your head, you'll keep a wide berth.."
■ "He's quite strange, you know? I had a pleasant conversation with him about the mice in pearl lane. He seemed adamant that they remain fed, and happy. They did look quite happy."
■ "I heard he does special things for money. No- not that kind of special thing, more like-.. like taking care of things for you, y'know..?"
■ "Oh him? Where's the bloody rat! Stole my coinpurse, he did!"
◢ Uncommon Rumors -A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first!
■ "I heard he can still see out of that glass eye. He always seems to be aware of what's going on around him. How does he do that with only one eye...?"
■ "The little shit can't read. Once ran by my stall with a slip of parchment for me to read out the directions written there. What's with all these illiterate cats?"
■ "He's bloodthirsty, that one. Saw him snap once, saw him.. snap.."
■ "Ah. Stay away. Just-.. keep a distance, yeah?"
◢ Rare Rumors -Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using!
■ "'Mouse' ain't even his real name. He goes 'round givin' people animal nicknames. He refuses to use names. I dunno why."
■ "Oh. I wouldn't bother. He ain't never got any gil on him. He might make your pockets lighter in the process, though."
■ "Seems like such a pretty and dainty little thing, but he's a right monster.."
■ "'Vaegaji', that's his surname. 'Vaegaji'. They was some mixed clan, or somethin'. Some well to-do group of Miqo'te with more money than sense. How'd he end up here..?"
■ "He used to have a brother. I know that much. A twin, actually.."
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◢ Player Character Rumors -Feel free to add rumors of your own, true or untrue, just keep it IC!
■ "O-Oh-.. him? I'd-.. r-rather not talk 'bout him, if that's all right. I-I rather think he's got ears in the walls." - Etani'a Sedi
■ "Is strange little Mouse. Very strange. Always hungry." The Xaela taps at the corner of his lips. "Unsettling grin, also. Not trust." - Raeth Xura
■ I will play mature content and themes (violence, sexuality, drug/alcohol use, crimes, gore, profane language, innuendo, nonsexual nudity, death). Temporary injury and incapacitation. Temporary imprisonment. Most walk-up encounters. Mouse is a contract killer, and a thief who works for several underground organisations, and as such - themes surrounding him will be adult in nature. If you are uncomfortable with this, let me know, and I'll see what I can do!
■ Ask about long-term and/or permanent injury and disfigurement. Long-term captivity or imprisonment. Fake/temporary character "deaths." Anything likely to deal permanent and severe psychological trauma to my character. Pre-established relationships.
■ I won't play permanent character death, nor pregnancy plots.
About Me as an RPer
■I am located on Balmung.
■I am over 18 years of age.
■I do freestyle posting, most often para-RP because I do get carried away. I will typically try to post-to-match, but if you do nothing but one-liners, I may settle on something more moderate. I do not mind your post style, so long as your posts have interesting content I can respond to. I would ideally like to find other para-RPers, but I'm not picky! I just don't think my writing comes across well in one-liners, and it leaves me a bit antsy.
■I'm able to roleplay in-game, over Discord, over Skype, or through RPC private messages. Just get in touch with me if you would like to set something up!
■I'm located in Australia, which means my timezone is very skewered. I tend to log on in the late afternoon/early evenings for most Americans, or quite late at night for Europeans. My schedule is flexible, and I'm online at odd hours all the time!
■Along with RP, I am glad to just chat or maybe do some PvE content. I'm perpetually broke, so don't ever be afraid to reach out.
■I like long-term relationships and story-heavy plots. I often come up with my own, and space them out over the stretch of my stories, but it's never too late to jump into a plot if you see something you like!
■I am okay with planning rp if you have an idea you want to bring up. I'm perfectly okay with walk-ups. If you see anywhere, even if you've never spoken to me before, feel free to post at me! If I am not IC, I will let you know. If I don't respond, it just means I'm afk! I afk a lot!
■ If an aspect of RP makes you uncomfortable in a scene we're playing, please send me a /tell letting me know immediately. Communication is very important, more important than potentially keeping immersion. I do care about your feelings, comfort, and enjoyment of the RP!
RP Hooks
■ Acquaintances: Friends, acquaintances, allies, and business contacts are always welcome. These will need to happen naturally rather than our characters being forced into a friendship that might not suit them. If you would like for your character to be a past client, or a patron who might have paid for a private service in the past - let me know! I'm always happy for these plots, and connections, because they're always fantastic!
■ Enemies Enemies are always welcome, pending certain conditions. I will not roleplay permanent character death, but I'm more than happy to have Mouse hurt, maimed, tortured, or (temporarily) imprisoned. I do prefer for these things to be discussed beforehand, but Mouse is a contract killer and a thief - he's bound to have more than a few enemies, and even more likely to be wrapped up in all kinds of trouble. I'm happy for him to play the part of a villain in a plot- so long as it makes sense for him to do so. I'm happy to roll random, or to discuss things beforehand if that's the route you'd like to take!
■ Family? Mouse's clan is largely a mixed tribe. The Vaegaji adhered largely to Keeper customs, despite their Seeker-esque appearance. Only few were exceptions, Mouse being one. I would be willing to have characters as his siblings, cousins, or just as people who knew of his mother, and his clan. They were a close knit (albeit small) group in the Central Shroud, known for being tied rather close with the voidsent in the area.
■ Past connections? I am open to past connections with some discussion to work out the details and my permission given, if you would rather have some pre-established foundation for our characters to build upon rather than starting fresh. This includes childhood friends from the Shroud, other Miqo'te clans who might know of the Vaegajis. Other characters who might have been involved in the slave trade, especially surrounding Ul'dah, could easily have heard his name before, and might just know of his penchant for using his fangs a little too much!
