Torken Queb

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<b;font-size:20px>"FLEE ye fool!" ~Algar Warscream

Torken Queb's tale starts in the Gyr Abanian mountains, north of Ala Mhigo in the rusticly picturesque Silvermist Glen. After the Cataclysm and the battle of Carteneau most of the country side was devastated and for the next few years survival was his main activity. Recently the Silvermist Glen has been occupied by the Galean Empire for an advanced outpost. Torken's people were either slaughtered or enslaved in one night of fire and blood.

Torken managed to escape and flee into the highlands making it into the Black Shroud and eventually to Gridania. Building on his skills with his name sake the Queb, a highland boar spear, he joined the Adventurer's and the Lancer's guilds. Until recently he fought for Gridania in order to hone his skills and pay back those who had taken him in. Claiming he needed to earn money so he could reach the sea, Torken suddenly announced one day he was setting out for Thanalan and the notorious city of Ul'dah. Going to sea was something he has often stated was something he would like to do. Upon reaching Ul'dah he hired himself out as a enforcer and mercenary.

 
Torken Queb
Torken Queb.jpg
"Castiell I made it... it's the sea."
Gender Male
Race Hyur
Clan Highlander
Citizenship Unaffiliated
Patron Deity Nymeia, the Spinner
Age 28
Nameday 4th Sun of the 5th Umbral Moon
Height/Weight 6 fulms 4 ilms, 174 ponz
Play Time PDT mornings or Evenings Sat & Sun
Server Balmung
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Character

Appearance

<font-size:40px>"Picture a red wolf that can walk and talk. Beautiful, wild and dangerous. Just Delicious!" ~ Rechila Redlight</font-size>

Tendencies & Quirks

Likes

  • Hunting (Especially dangerous prey.)
  • Women
  • The Sea
  • Rum and Orange Juice

Dislikes

  • Galeans & their Empire
  • Hangovers
  • Ul'dah

Hobbies/Talents

  • Skinning & Leather Craft
  • Fishing
  • Playing the Flute

Aliases/Nicknames

  • Reddest Beard in Eozea: Given to him by the Sultansworn Natalie McBeef. For his flame red facial whiskers of course.
  • Red Wolf: Code name given to him by the 13th Maelstrom Irregular Company known as the "Dead Rabbits."
  • Mr. Grabby-hands: dubbed by U'tano Kazhe, a Miqo'te woman he just can't seem resist hugging.

Relationships

Family

  • Father: Vjorn Redscalp, Missing in Action
  • Mother: Syrine Cudgel, Missing in Action
  • Younger Sister: Castiell Syrinesdottir, Missing in Action

Friends

  • Natalie Mcbeef; Sultansworn who he met in the Ul'dah inn Quicksand. While he doesn't quite agree with her life's optomistic outlook, he neverless admires her for it.
  • C'kayah Tia; Miqo'te 'business' man who hired Torken for a bogus assignment. Whether or not it was an elaborate jest on his part or camoflage for a different sceme of his, it gave Torken the protection he needed to move safely in Ul'dah.
  • R'ikve Niall; fellow mercenary who helped him get hired by the Ul'dah Crime Lord Renault Delumiere. Now missing and he suspects dead.

Enemies

Torken has more than a few enemies.

  • Galeans by the bushel. Especially one particular Officer who orchestrated the attack on his village.
  • Ul'dah criminal factions he's butted heads with while in Renault's employ and several, if not most, of the law officers of Ul'dah.
  • Roelle Ash is an anomaly. She tried to kill him then saved his life. Torken views her as an enemy while at the same time unnaturally attracted to her. It is she who put the ward over the curse mark on his chest. Something he's been trying to get removed, even dabbling in the black arts from certain unscrupulous Thaumaturgists in the Occulary.

Other

  • Lurial Vashir; An information broker with a towering reputation Torken found was nothing more than just gossip. After his dealings with this 'professional' Torken wouldn't trust her with directions to the nearest privy.

Rumors

Common Rumors (Wide Spread and easy to over hear)

  • "He goes through gil like the Sagolii with water. Nald'thal curse him! Poor Momodi is practically supporting him." ~from just about anyone whose heard of Torken.
  • "Ha! A lech? That's an understatement if ever I heard one!" ~From any woman whose met him.

Moderate Rumors (Known to a small group and difficult to over hear)

  • "He carries a technomagic blade on him at all times. You don't even notice it until it's slidin' through your guts!"~ from any underworld figure who's heard of Torken.
  • "Torken has been cultivating an 'honest' front in Limsa Lominsa. Even swaggering into Maelstrom Head Quarters neat as you please."~ from anyone with connections to the Thanalan underworld.
  • "Torken's been shipping out as a 'Harpooner' in Vesper Bay of late. He's up to something I'd wager."~ from anyone connected to Hunter ships out of Vesper Bay or Limsa Lominsa.

Rare Rumors (Known to only a few and rare to over hear)

  • "He managed to bribe his way out of a murder charge on a royal courier!"~ whispered cautiously from anyone in the Sultansworn or connected to the Ul'dan courts.

PC Rumors

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  • "I've heard that, after he was hired by Renault, he orchestrated the man's downfall. I'm curious what his plans are, now that power vacuum exists" --C'kayah Tia
  • "I always thought he was nothing but a flirt and a womanizer, but then I found out I was right" --Natalie Mcbeef

History/Timeline

Entry 1: Ul'dah, Thanalan 23.1UM.5.7UE

Ul'dah, Central Thanalan - Eozean Continent

Ul'dah. City of riches and hope for many. City of woe and ruin for most. The tempting apple that it presents to the world is in fact riddled with vile worms feasting just under it's skin. But this apple is rotten almost to it's core and to survive here takes guile, cunning and strength of will. I am Torken Queb, a highland refugee, just one of countless others drawn to the hope Ul'dah offers. I've found the adventurer's guild, the Quicksand, is well named. I have been in Ul'dah for several weeks and it looks like I'm stuck here. Although things are looking up. I've managed to get hired by a local business man who appreciates my skills. I need gil, a lot of gil and I need it soon. My next payment's due date is fast approaching and the jackels want their pound of flesh.

Entry 2: Vesper Bay, Western Thanalan 18.2AM.5.7UE

The Sea. The big blue. I always thought the Spinner had this moment woven into the skein of my life. The crashing waves seemed to welcome me. The circling cry of the sea birds heralding my arrival and the sea breeze embraceing me like a long lost brother. I feel at home for the first time in a very long time. I knew it was time when my employer went missing and the rumors of his death surfaced. Even R'ikve has gone missing. Since I was alone with my enemies all around me it was time to leave. I finally managed it, but just by the skin of my ass.

I have yet to shake the sands of Thanalan from my boots however. I still have work there that needs doing, doubled now that the Maelstrom has learned of my connections through out Thanalan. Well, Limsa Lominsa is my heart's home now even though I reside in Ul'dah mostly. My ultimate goal is getting in reach and with my new allies and connections I actually feel like I am finally doing something to free my family. Castiell is ever on my mind. It was my responsibility to look after her. I failed when our village was taken, but I mean to make up for that! If I could just get word of how she is and where she is.

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