Tani Brightborn

Tani Brightborn
Gender	Female
Race	Hyur
Clan	Highlander
Citizenship	N/A
Age	24
Marital Status	Single
Occupation	Bookkeeper, scribe, calligrapher
Height/Weight	5'7"
Orientation	Flexible

The Basics

Tani doesn't much care for stereotypes. She enjoys math, sure, but that doesn't mean she has to waddle about swathed in cloth and peering out at the world behind spectacles. She balances account books for her primary living, but that doesn't mean she can't enjoy watching gladiator matches, or enjoy peeking at the latest creations from the Weaver's Guild. No. She likes people, loud venues, fashion, style, and class. She enjoys finding things that are illogical and making them make sense. She works within a very regimented and staid system, and she makes it her bitch.

Every person is a study in contradiction in some ways. People aren't logical objects. They are wild, varied subjects, born to create rules, try to fit within them, and always fail.

Maybe that's why she loves them so much.

Strengths ⚜ Oh, lawdy, can this girl do some math wizardry. ⚜ Sociable. No wallflowering for her. ⚜ You want fancy calligraphy? You got it. ⚜ Openmindedness. Some would argue it's a double-edged sword. ⚜ Trade law. She's very well versed.

Weaknesses ⚜ Wicked tongue. It gets her into trouble. ⚜ Narrow scope. Can't see the forest for the trees. ⚜ Spending habits. What can I say? Sometimes she's shallow. ⚜ Boundaries. She's beyond guarded when it comes to others. ⚜ Martial prowess. She has zero.

Other ⚜ Secrets: Check. ⚜ Vices: Check. ⚜ Opinions: Check. ⚜ Discretion: Check. ⚜ Misbehavior: Maybe. If you're very, very good.

Appearance & Personality

Fair-skinned, auburn-haired, bold-mannered, boundary-breaker: Tani in a nutshell. She obsessively grooms and clothes herself, and can always be seen wearing black gloves. Why? Ask her. Maybe she'll answer. Conversation is an art form she'll never get enough of, after all. Just like clothing. She dresses loudly, and enjoys showing skin. Attention is something she seeks, and she'll readily admit it; some are like as not to call her a vain puff of a woman. Why don't you see for yourself?

But when it comes to business, she knuckles down hard. Even with her tendencies to find a good ol' time, she is terrifically punctual. She gives warning well in advance when she's going to be late turning in work. If she says she'll do something, she'll do it. She's a perfectionist, crazy about numbers, and maintains a sterling reputation for discretion. However, when it comes to doing things below the table, there are rumors but never any hard proof. Paperwork that she has submitted on behalf of her clients seems to never get questioned, and she herself hasn't been a subject for investigation. And yet, some of her clients are of the disreputable sort, whereas she is widely known to be aboveboard.

Stranger things, eh?

Biography

Before

Her family were refugees from Ala Mhigo. Merchants. They didn't fare so hot finding new ways to conduct their trade in Ul'dah, and they fell on hard times. Tani learned as a teenager how to make some of her own money. Tani learned how to bend the rules. Tani made mistakes. Tani learned why it can be a very, very bad idea to bend the rules.

After

Reinvention came with its own price, but Tani gladly paid it. She separated herself from her past, her family, and ruthlessly squashed anything that might destroy her shot at happiness. However, it's harder than you think to squash your own bad habits, which is something she realizes in spades.

Now

Having established herself as a bookkeeper across all three major city-states through blood, sweat, and tears, Tani is an easygoing sort who will viciously defend her business should she feel it's threatened.

After a disastrous attempt to invest in a burgeoning merchant, Tani found herself abysmally low on funds. With her business compromised, she went looking for work and found the Abarstyrn Marauding Company. Settling herself in as their bookkeeper and expert in trade law has certainly proven interesting!

Circumstances shifted unexpectedly, and Tani quietly left AM to join her trusted companion, Minalla, in her new venture as a restaurateur. But, perhaps things aren't all quite as they seem...

Girl has ambition, that's for damn sure.

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) ⚜ "That lass is always traipsing about, and for what, I ask you? She needs to settle down." - Scribe in Ul'dah ⚜ "Every time I see her she has a new beau on her arm, but she doesn't take them seriously, and they don't take her seriously. She doesn't take much seriously, does she?" - Apprentice in the Weaver's Guild ⚜ "Tani? Oh aye, th'lass is jes fine. Good head on her shoulders, that one. Knows how to keep a right clean set o' books, too!" - Ship Captain in Limsa Lominsa ◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear) ⚜ "When it comes to bookkeeping, she knows how to spot, err, trouble. She's warned me of dubious employees in my business, if you know what I means." - Merchant in Gridania ⚜ ⚜ ◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard) ⚜ "Lass has an office in Ul'dah, Gridania, and Limsa Lominsa, with one assistant fer each. Now, how ye suppose she managed t' afford that? She's only one scrag. There's somethin' else goin' on behind that harlot's waggin' tongue, ye mark me words." - Traveling Tradeswoman ⚜ ⚜ ◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players) ⚜ ⚜ ⚜ ⚜

RELATIONS ♥ Close ● It's complicated ● Good Standing ● Poor Standing ● Neutral/unknown ♥● Saiyah Blackstone : While they're not cut from the same cloth, Saiyah is Tani's dearest friend. They've their share of arguments (particularly when it comes to mess), but they've enough shared history to overcome much. Tani trusts her more than any other person, and would sacrifice much to aid her. ●● Minalla Dieu-le-veut : Despite a recent chain reaction that lead to bloodshed, Tani and Minalla have come out of it bonded as friends. There is a mutual respect between the two women that's been tested and proven, and Tani will do much to protect what Minalla has built. ● Zeiwix Duimione They have a good business relationship marked by regular testing of each by the other. For now, they circle each other, probing for weakness with the Menagerie and its opportunities between them. ● Haname Okeya She's a good lass, an enthusiastic worker, and pretty darn adorable. Tani feels protective of her as an employee, and time will tell if their positive interactions lead to friendship. ● Araquaux Naqumaire Swear to the gods if he turns out to be as much of a flippant hedonist as Tani suspects, she will not hesitate to strangle him.

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