Nathaniel Graves

Nathaniel Graves
Gender	Male
Race	Hyur
Clan	"Midlander" [Garlean]
Citizenship	Ul'dah
Age	26
Height	6'
Weight	186lbs
Profession	Adventurer / Mercenary
Patron Deity	N/A
Server	Balmung

Characteristics

• Nicknames: Nate, Nathan, Bait
• Age: 26
  • Nameday: 9th Sun of the 5th Umbral Moon
• Gender: Male
• Sexuality: Homosexual
• Marital Status: In a relationship.
• Alignment: True Good with some blatant Chaotic tendencies
• Height: 6'
• Weight: 186lbs
• Body: Muscular, robust and well maintained
• Hair: Dyed Black, natural hair-colour is platinum blonde
• Eyes: Bright, crystal blue
• Skin: Tanned, bit on the olive side
• Clothing: Either he wears a blue, sleeveless coverall jumpsuit, or his black leathers and breastplate.

Appearance

Nathaniel is surprisingly tall for a midlander, with an athletic-ish build, but otherwise he seems to fit the mold of an active adventurer who stabs things with a spear. His shoulder length hair is unnaturally black with blue highlights, and messy on any given day. His facial hair is dark, though upon close inspection it would be clear that black is not the natural colour either. He's never seen without the bandana on his head, a fact that has made some question if he slept in it. His eyes are a startling colour of blue, though piercing would be the wrong word. His eyes are usually warm with the smile upon his face. He has a two facial 'tattoos' on his face, both in white. Typically he's found in black leathers and armour fitted for adventuring, weilding a spear that appears maybe just a bit too large. The oddity of it does look suiting on the hyur.

Likes

• Tinkering of all kinds.
• Highlander men. It's a weakness.
• Making things!
• Light-hearted interactions and having a good laugh with friends both new and old.
• Adventuring and exploring the unknown;
• Challenging himself and learning new things, or new ways to do improve.

Dislikes

• Phurbles.
• Moogles.
• Wanton disregard for other people's feelings or well-being.
• Injustices. He's an underdog, he fights for the underdog!
• Ignorance. Even moreso if a person is willingly ignorant.

Areas of Expertise

• Martial: So far seen, just about anything in the spear/lance family. He's either a natural with a gun, or he's had more training than he speaks about.
• Crafting: He /loves/ to make things. His strongest is as an engineer, and has a lot of natural talent when it comes to just making things, though he's not the best in the arts of Weaver.
• Other: He's a fairly versatile artist, and dabbles a bit in 'novella' writing.

Strengths

• Courageous
• Kind and gentle
• Adventurous
• Willing to go the distance!
• Fiercely loyal

Weaknesses

• Can be a flake
• Speaks first, then thinks after speaking
• Is prone to panic attacks
• Acts first, then thinks after acting
• May lack the voice that tells you, "This is a bad idea..."

Personality

Nathaniel is a very outgoing person, despite being painfully socially awkward. He stutters and stumbles, rambles and misses many obvious queues, but he enjoys being around people and isn't afraid to take a few risks. He's adventurous, which makes everything about being an adventurer up his alley, both socially and otherwise. Nathaniel is also a magnet to trouble. It's not that he goes out of his way looking for it, it's just that he's so... heedless? He always has the best intentions...

History

Birthplace: Someplace outside of Eorzea

Family: His father lives back in the "homeland." It's the only family he speaks of.

Backstory: Nate speaks openly about being the son of a tinkerer and toy-maker. He claims he grew up in his father's workshop, where exploring the world of toy-making and creative engineering were fond bonding moments. He doesn't say how he came to Eorzea, only that it was a forceful relocation and he regrets that he can no longer go home or see his father ever again.

Player Character Standing

♥ Romantic Interest    ♥ Platonic Love     ● Good Standing    ● Neutral Standing    ● Poor Standing

♥ Daelus Severin - Daelus is a long-term significant other. The two have been through much together, and for a while Nate was unsure if he would ever see him again--this being his forceful removal from his homeland. Through some rather fortunate (or unfortunate, depending on who you ask) events, the two have found each other again.

♥ Averett Gerralt - Averett was a short term relationship that Nate had been developing during the time he believed Daelus was never going to be a part of his life again. In that short time, the two fell harder for one another than either one of them probably realised. When Daelus came waltzing back into Nate's life, Nate ended the relationship with Averett, something he still regrets deeply to this day. The two maintain a friendship, though it's definitely strained by their true feelings for one another.

♥ N'herys Kavvah - Herys is probably Nate's BFF. She's the one he gossips to, the one he hangs around with, and the one that he has confided the most amount of secrets to. They met in Ravenstar, and where one is great at creating trouble and the other is just good at landing in it. Between the two there's fun times to be had.

● Jethas Zykyri - THE boss of Ravenstar, but also starting to become an invaluable friend. Nate took a risk and decided to put his fate in Jethas' hands, and in return he was accepted into the 'family' of Ravenstar without further question. From there, Nate's had nothing but respect for the Miqo'te.

● Corbec Dreyn - A Highlander nomad who saved Nate from certain doom from a pack of coeurl. He learned later that Corbec was also affiliated with Ravenstar. He has given the highlander the nickname of "Coeurlman," though it's a bit of an inside thing. Nate may, with some shame, feel somewhat of an attraction to Corbec, though he tries desperately to keep it from the surface. Nate looks forward to every interaction with the Highlander, even if sometimes he feels like he just shoves his foot into his mouth.

● Brendt Fowkes - Herys' husband, and a terrible flirt. Nate has been on the brunt side of Brendt's ceaseless teasing and torment, though it's all in good, playful fun. Brendt's behaviours can cause a lot of frustration in Nate, though he understands his struggles and just how far Brendt has come. Nate still feels that Herys goes too easy on the bastard sometimes. In spite of the jovial or devious behaviour, the Highlander has come to offer Nate incredible amounts of support and wisdom, and literally saved his life.

● Ludutena Torotena - Not THE boss from Ravenstar, but definitely a boss and he says jump, Nate says, "How high?"

● Jia'khan Voskos - The relationship Nate has had with Jia'khan started off with hostility. Nate gave his word, however, and helped Jia'khan escape the fate that had alerted Nate, and free himself from the clutches of something horrible. He maintains a level of friendliness now towards the Miqo'te, he wouldn't consider Jia'khan a close friend.

● Azazelle Veusoix - An Ishgardian Elezen, whom Nate met through Ravenstar. She was a new recruit then, setting out on a journey to unlock the heavenly gates for her astrologian studies. Nate traveled with her from the beginning, learning of her past as it came to harm her. He feels they've become good friends, and has stuck by her side throughout it all, save for the final encounter, of which he was too injured to accompany her. He's amazed by her perseverance, her brilliant mind, and her abilities as a healer.

● Vianne Marinterre - A very capable Duskwight Elezen of a wide array of skills. He met Vianne when he was but a recruit of Ravenstar, staring down her brilliant, and yet so casual, intimidation tactics as she "interrogated" him for details that worried her. Though, despite their first impressions, Nate feels Vianne is one of the few people he can be candid with, having deep and meaningful conversations. He considers her a good friend, and would do just about anything for if she were to ask.

● Sharanna Burwani - The wife of Jethas Zykyri, and Ravenstar's Chief Medical Officer. She played a very crucial part in the mending of Nate's back, an injury that he would otherwise still be paralyzed from without her. During that time, Nate grew to know a bit more about the motherly figure in the background of Ravenstar, and even offered to assist her in the rehabilitation of her mother, whom also suffered a severe back injury--albeit much worse than Nate's. He has a lot of respect for the Keeper.

♥ Tharsis Tor - A young, lalafell orphan whom arrived at Ravenstar with a letter in his hands. Nate was the first to meet Tharsis, first to read the letter from his deceased parents that he would find allies and family with the Order of Ravenstar. His parents knew only of the former order, not the current and revived Ravenstar, but they took him in without question. Nate has grown attached to the kid, feeling a very strong, parental instinct when it comes to matters revolving around Tharsis.

● S'ereno Tia - A desert Seeker whom Nate tries desperately to understand. He knows there's more to the man than just arrogance and peacocking, and he desperately wants to try and reach out to the S'ereno that lays underneath it all. They don't always see eye to eye, and though Nate would love to have a better relationship with the Seeker, he feels that with every step forward, he leaps two steps back again. But, he continues to try.

● Adala Archer - An Ala Mhigan Highlander woman whom is also a member of Ravenstar. They always seem to have relatively pleasant conversation, but Nate has yet to truly get to know her on a more personal level.

● Blythe Graves - A young Highlander woman of a very troubled past, from what Nate can discern. He has a lot of concern for her, but he's ultimately unsure of how he can help. It won't stop him from trying.

● Devin Grey - A strange Keeper Miqo'te, whom Nate values as a friend. Though they don't spend a tremendous amount of time together, he still feels they have a good friendship. He worries a lot for Devin's well-being.

● Tris'tan Aonar - A Keeper Miqo'te whom Nate knows seldom about. He knows he's someone Devin cares for, and he's seen him about the Ravenstar Headquarters. That's about it.

● Miedein Palantir - A Seeker Miqo'te whom is a new recruit to Ravenstar. Nate has completed a few jobs with Meid, though he has yet to really get to know who he is outside the battlefield.

● Orenji Kharn - The son of a former friend, whom disappeared abruptly. Nate has had a few interactions with him, and would love to get to know this man better.

Other Notes

Religion

Doesn't seem the religious type, and awkwardly conforms to Eorzea's religious practices.

Quirks

Nate is just... quirky. All around. He has a stutter that usually leads many to believe that he's nervous or afraid. It's really just the way he talks. He has a subtle accent that betrays he isn't a native to Eorzea to the keen ear. He also has an almost unhealthy obsession with Cid nan Garlond...

Equipment

He has a large spear with some kind of mechanism that opens to several points. He wears a mix of leather and plate armour, and a lot of articulate magitek bits on his footwear.

Rumours

The following rumours can be heard about Nate, predominantly in Thanalan / Ul'dah. More Rare Rumours can be heard in Gridania. (If your character has an opinion about him, feel free to add it here!)

Common rumours

• "Who again? Nathaniel Graves? You mean that oddball who never shuts up?" - Train Mechanic in Blackbrush
• "Nate's pretty dependable adventurer if you're looking to hire someone for a quick job or two." - Some Guy from Horizon
• "He's a great mercenary to hire. Too eager to do something, and too oblivious to realize I've been underpaying him. It's a win-win if I do say so!" - Ul'dahn Merchant

Uncommon rumours

• "You know, I always see him in that bandana of his. I wonder if it's some kind of emotional comfort." - Barfly from the Quicksand
• "That Nate guy sometimes gets this really far-off look on his face when he thinks he's alone... He's definitely got some demons." - Some Lancer from Gridania
• "Sometimes, some weird things slip out of his mouth. I think he's foreign." - Gossiping Gal from Costa del Sol

Rare rumours

• "I see that Nate slip off into the ruins that aren't too far from the Coffin and Coffer. I don't dare follow, I've heard of some of the shite you find down there. I can't help but to wonder what he's up to." - Drunken Brass Blade
• "I remember a Nathaniel Graves passing through here. He wore odd clothing, and asked for directions to Gridania. He seemed like he was trying to run from his very shadow... Whatever trouble he was running from, I hope it doesn't catch up with him." - Older Man from Hawthorn Hut
• "He claims to be from somewhere east, but he's no Doman. In fact, I don't think he's from any region in Othard. He's constantly trying to get into the Garlond Ironworks, carrying some piece of magitek or some schematic with him every time." - Doman Refugee in Mor Dhona

PC Rumours

• "A quite respectful man with a taste for tea and eye for skill. He's a wonder to talk to, and his companions are quite something to behold!" *chuckles* — Akama Kharn
• "A fiercely loyal friend, and one of the most important people in my life. Nate is the best friend a woman like me could ask for, and if anyone touches a hair on his beautifully dyed head, I will break their fingers. " - N'herys Kavvah
• "He risked his life for a boy he hardly knows, on the honor of a man I hardly respect... He's every bit of the good soul I heard him to be." — Orenji Kharn
• "He's a magne' for trouble, I tell ye, good bloke, no sense." - Corbec Dreyn
• "Nathaniel is... precious to me. He drew me in and accepted my walls. Brick by brick he pulled them down, and taught me that what I lost does not affect what I can gain. I wish him nothing but happiness, and may he always walk a higher path." — Averett Gerralt
• "He is overly energetic, friendly and happy. I have seen him be welcoming and loyal, and protective of those who are close to him. That Miqo'te woman of Brendt's is incredibly protective of Nathaniel... I can not say if I trust him. He knows things about me I have never told anyone in Eorzea, who currently breathes, or much less another soul. He swears that he will keep my secrets in confidence, but it... unnerves me." — Hinako Mori

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