Theo Magum
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Theo Magum (pronounced /ˈθioʊ meɪɡəm/) (13th Sun Fourth Astral Moon (July 13th)) is a now ex-merchant miqo'te, currently residing in the Lavender Beds. Early life taught him that if you wanted to get ahead, you'd have to be able to make a deal. So he learned to make deals. Becoming a trader at a young age, and a shopkeep in his late teens, Theo did his best to avoid attention from the wrong sorts of people. His quick wits and trusting nature however quickly made enemies, but he has been said to be overall well-liked.
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Basic Info
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Appearance & Personality
- Dark purple hair stained with pink highlights, his hair is pulled back. His ears and tail show spots that are often missed, and he'll often be found wearing a gold pair of glasses. His aqua eyes tend to demand attention during a conversation, quickly darting into the crowd, often looking for a quick escape if needed. Due to interference with Krizette, he also tends to have gold facepaint aligned on his face, along with gold makeup, reminding him of his time in the Ruby Road Exchange and near the dancers in Ul'dah.
- Due to his upbringing, Theo is often wary of sticking with strangers for too long unless there is something to gain. This has led to issues making friends, although in recent years he has been able to put aside this fear in his search for something precious.
- One of the most interesting observations made has been his ability to quickly read and write, as he learned this from an Ishgardian scholar at a young age. This scholar explained to him the trades that would be made available if he was able to read and write, and also introduced him to many interesting foods. (It is also said that he gave Theo his name, as he couldn't pronounce his given name!)
Biography
Childhood
- Abandoned on the Steps of Nald, Theo was found by a shopkeeper known as Eda. She took care of him and raised him to tend to the shop, selling small trinkets and beast parts found outside of the city to rich adventurers. One night, slightly after Theo's 10th Nameday, he was awoken by the smell and sounds of burning wood and smoke. As his home burned, he scraped with death, but lost his guardian in the blaze. Although her body was never found, Eda has been assumed dead in the blaze. Theo slightly blames himself, as he had been hiding bomb powder, though no trace was found at the scene.
Teenage
- Without a shop to keep, Theo took to trading to survive. The local traders seemed more annoyed than sympathetic but never stopped Theo from driving bargains in their shops or outside their stalls. Theo especially thrived with working with adventurers, a skill that Eda had taught him would be expected in the growing economy.
- In his late teens, Theo dealt with the blame and self-hate of his mentor's passing. It wasn't until he met a traveling Ishgardian scholar that he learned to accept that he wasn't responsible for the blaze and that at times there's simply nothing you can do. While he never caught the scholar's name, he counts him as one of his greatest allies in life, hoping to meet them again.
Early Adulthood
- Theo quickly learned to trade for strange objects that might hold value more than the normal wares. This led to him acquiring many precious stones, one of which being discovered to be a Black Mage Soulstone. A thaumaturge from the Ul'dah Arrzaneth Ossuary noticed the stone around his neck and brought him to learn the basics.
- Destabilization in the Ul'dah marketplaces quickly led to Theo deciding to leave Ul'dah, with a slight distaste in his mouth, and begin traveling. He has been seen in every corner of Eorzea, even as far as the Far East.
Present
- At the current time, Theo is now working with Coin & Quill, a Free Company that he started in order to gain and spread information, whether it's true or not. There doesn't seem to be any profit made during this endeavor, however, so it's quite strange how he pays his debts.
- Theo had previously been seen taking more and more risky jobs, slowly moving into smuggling and tinkering with odd items. The thrill mixed with the high profit margin has him hooked, despite warnings from old Ishgardian friends.
(... Backstory & future story currently in progress, will update as it continues.)
Miscellaneous
Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! ◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)
◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)
◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)
◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)
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Footnotes
- Theo's voice was inspired by Oreki Houtarou's (Hyouka) ""english dub voice""
- Playlist: "A Bard's Tale: Theo Magum"
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