Standing at 6 fulms, Raniall is every bit built like an infantry shield-man would look. An oddity in Ul'dah due to his red hair, Raniall tends to not draw to much attention to it due to his often covering it. Piercing blue eyes seem to carry most of him. While often light and happy, there is obvious weight behind them, and even a hint of loss. A strong jaw form his face, which is slightly covered by the small amount of red stubble around his chin. His physique is slightly bulky and muscular, built for lowering a shield and trudging forward through sand, snow, muck, or just across hard ground. Sun-tanned skin from living in Ul'dah and training under the Thanalan sun.
Scars & Markings: His hands are clearly scarred and calloused from his time as a solider. Additionally, he has scars that mark his arms, back, sides, and legs all from wounds incurred from years as a solider.
Voice: A mid-baritone. It's rather light to accompany is lighter attitude and disposition. (Relating actor forthcoming)
Clothing: When not in one of his uniforms, Raniall is often seen wearing either the traditional robe and slops that are common among Ul'dah, or a white shirt and black pants that he has become fond of wearing out.
The Man Behind the Shield
Likes
Family. Raniall respects the family unit. Many who come into his life he eventually sees as some extension of his family.
Animals. Raniall has a deep love and respect for animals. From Captain Hammer to his chocobo Horus, Raniall finds animal loyalty reflects the people they are with.
Protecting Others. Raniall is a protector. Be it his country, his soldiers, or those close to him, he will always be the first to their defense. Even at risk to himself.
Whiskey. Everyone has their vices. While he doesn't often drink to excess, even Raniall needs to unwind on occassion.
Dislikes
Dishonor. To dishonor ones self is to dishonor their very way of life.
Cruelty. No one needs to be cruel. Its a conscious choice, and one that is unnecessary in any situation.
Duplicity. Nothing tells Raniall more about a person then when they talk one way, but act another.
Fears
Betrayal
Losing Hammer
Removal from the Immortal Flames
Trivia
Favorite Food: Aldgoat Steak
Favorite Drink: Whiskey
Favorite Color: Blue
OOC Inspirations: From Superman to Goku, Captain America, ect. Raniall is inspired from the heroes of literature and film. A bright light in a darkening grey world. Hammer was inspired by the Mabari War Hounds of Dragon Age.
Color Key
♥ In A Relationship: Name is romantically involved with this character.
♥ Romantic Attraction: Name is romantically interested in this character.
♥ Sexual Attraction Name is physically interested in this character.
♥ Platonic Love/Family: Name considers this person family.
♦ Friend: Name considers this person her friend.
♦ Friendly Acquaintance: Name considers this person mostly friendly, or as an ally.
● Good Standing: Name has no specific feelings about this character, however they left a good impression.
● Neutral: Name has no specific feelings about this character.
● Bad Standing: Name has no specific feelings about this character, however they left a bad impression.
♠ Dislike: Name doesn't consider this person a friend, and will talk if needed, but try to avoid them.
♠ Hate: Name consider this person an annoyance, and will try to avoid them. Conflict can happen.
♠ Fear: Name is terrified by this character, and will try to avoid them at all cost.
♠ Rivalry: Name consider this person a rival, and will try to initiate conflict every time she gets to meet them.
♥ Family Member: This character is related by blood to Name.
✔ Business: This character is either an Name's employer, employee, or coworker.
✖ Deceased: This character has passed away.
?Hidden Feelings/Unknown: This character has one of all the color keys above, but Name isn't fully aware of it yet.
Raniall's mother. A former maidservant of a prosperous merchant, she taught Raniall and his sister of empathy, respect, and kindness as well as the importance of education.
Raniall's older sister. She currently works for a merchant consortium as the accountant, but is a shrewd business woman in her own right. Raniall considers her the obvious brains of the pair
Officially a part of the Flames and Alliance test to integrate dogs into battlefield and peacekeeping uses. Hammer is Raniall's ever faithful companion and friend.
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Raniall met Jixi while on patrol one evening. Though he finds her a little peculiar, her sense of duty to her clans is admirable and he finds her can-do attitude to everything endearing. Consequently she's Au Ra, which Raniall also finds...distracting.
Rayla was the first person to sit and talk with Raniall after he arrived at the 4th. Believing Rayla to be trying to atone for her past, Raniall has taken a liking to her, and subsequently she him. Raniall believes he can help Ray find a path to redemption, both with her doubters and the world at large,
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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!
■ "I remember when his Pa used to lead that mercenary group. War runs in that boy's blood"- Ul'dahn Merchant
■ "He's got an older sister. Girl works for a wealthy merchant consortium in the city"- Neighborhood locals
■ "Set me straight he did. Even after he arrested me he convinced me to turn myself around. I'm proud to serve with him"- Flame Private/ Ex-thief
◢ Uncommon Rumors -A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first!
■ "We are not allowed to discuss prospective Sultansworn. I will say however it's a shame he isn't one. I could have sworn he had been offered the position"- Sultansworn
■ "That's a private's sword isn't it? Shouldn't an officer be wearing an officers weapon?" -Flames 2nd Lieutenant
■ "He won't say it, but he hates taking Hammer into combat. If anything happened to that dog, I think the boy might break" -Chocobo Handler
◢ Rare Rumors -Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using!
■ "I'm not at liberty to speak about his personal affairs. All I can say is that anyone who has endured what he has the last few months, keeps smiling, and keep showing up for duty as more mental toughness than most people"- Flame Captain
■ "His family are noted Royalists. That's why he got his commission." -Monetarist
■ "I can feel the aether in him, but like it's like pulling dirt through a sieve"- Ossuary Thaumaturge
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◢ Player Character Rumors -Feel free to add rumors of your own!
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Personal RP Limits
■ I will play mature content and themes (violence, sexuality, drug / alcohol use) as long as they're logical in a plot-driven encounter. Coarse and excessive language. Temporary injury and incapacitation. Temporary imprisonment. Most walk-up encounters.
■ Ask about long-term and/or permanent injury and disfigurement. Long-term captivity or imprisonment.
■ I won't play permanent character death or rape plots.
Disclaimer
■ If an aspect of RP makes you uncomfortable in a scene we're playing, please send me a /tell, letting me know. Communication is very important, more important than potentially keeping immersion.
Links Out
Links that lead off the wiki, but are technically relevant to the character.
