Theo Magum

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Ul'dah-transparent.png Theo Magum
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Gender Male
Race Miqo'te
Clan Keepers of the Sun
Citizenship Ul'dah
Age Mid 20s
Marital Status Single
Occupation Information Broker - ExTrader/Shopkeep
Height/Weight 6'2" / 240 lbs
Orientation Unknown
Relatives Uknown

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.

Basic Info

LIKES

Snow / Rain
Sweets and Savory flavors.
People Watching/Listening
Large Crowds.
Puddings/Slimes

DISLIKES

Liars
Government
Sand
Bees
Direct Sunlight.

OTHER

Alignment: Chaotic Good
Vice(s): Gambling, Alchohols
Favorite Food: Bacon Bread
Favorite Drink: Hot Chocolate
Favorite Color: Pinks and Light Greens

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

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)
"He never seems to have what I want, but always talks me into something!" -- An older customer
"Where are this boy's parents? Seems like he'd be better living with them." -- Ul'dah Knight
◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)
"I heard he's got the hots for all of the dancers down in the exchange. Wouldn't surprise me if he tried to trade them too." -- A concerned citizen
"He keeps traveling around with a pair of mercenaries, what, does he think he's special?" -- A crooked thief


◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)
"Just how did that mongrel learn to read and write? Why would anyone take the time to teach a runt?" -- A frustrated trader
◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)
None Yet

RELATIONS

Romantic Interest     Platonic Love      Good Standing     Poor Standing
Eda - Deceased : Theo's childhood guardian and mentor. Taught him most of what he knows.
Rae Misha : Hired help, Top bodyguard. One of Theo's closest friends, though they don't show it often.
Blaise Wheeler : Hired help, bodyguard. Another of Theo's close friends, but often seen teasing each other.
Krizette Clainiere : Friend, met through trading. A newer friend, however, Theo has often been seen talking to her and dragging her along to jobs. He's often talking about her, but he denies this when asked about it.
B'shira Nova : A newer friend, met through Krizette. Though she was hostile towards him at first they seem to have warmed up to each other slightly. He sees great potential in her abilities with dark arts, and is interested in teaching her street illusions/tricks.


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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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