Tucker North
 Tucker North
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| Gender | Male |
| Race | Hyur |
| Clan | Midlander |
| Citizenship | Limsa Lominsa |
| Age | 25 years |
| Occupation | Appraiser, adventurer, salesman |
| Orientation | Pansexual |
| Alignment | Chaotic Good |
| Nickname | Birdie |
HISTORY
Tucker was doomed from the start, arguably. The result of a brief, drunken tryst between a woman subtly tainted by the void and an amorous pirate, he was born without fanfare to a mother who had no idea how to properly care for him. The first two or three years of his life--he honestly can't remember the time frame--was spent in a combination of neglect and fear. But there was still some goodness in the young woman's heart, and she set about trying to construct a better life for her little boy. Unfortunately, the best option was to hunt down his father and pawn Tucker off on him.
Sebastian North was already pushing forty-five when he tumbled the woman behind the alehouse, and when she tracked him down a few years later, he had a mind to tell her to take her baby and bugger off. But there was something about the young boy's eyes and smile that stilled the pirate's tongue, and Tucker spent his childhood at sea. Originally viewed as a burden, the albatross around old Bastian's neck, he quickly won over the crew. By the time he was in his early teens, he had taught himself to read and write and picked up cooking from the elderly galley chef, soon taking over his role completely.
The seas are Tucker's home, now and forever, but when he came of age he took an interest in the history and artifacts of the many lands he'd visited. With his father preparing to retire, he kissed the pirate's life goodbye and put his natural charm to use, selling and appraising expensive goods. In the last three years, he's amassed a tidy sum of gil, enough to support his father in his twilight years and fund his own wandering lifestyle. His home base, however, is Limsa Lominsa, where he'll always return.
APPEARANCE
Standing at five fulms and nine ilms, Tucker is hardly an intimidating specimen. He is of average build, lean and agile, with dark hair that never seems to stay put, curling haphazardly at the nape of his neck and where it ends just above chin length. His eyes are blue, almost preternaturally bright, the color of a clear summer sky over his beloved Limsa Lominsa. Occasionally he wears silver-rimmed spectacles, though it's debatable whether these are for function or fashion. He could be described as handsome, though perhaps not any more so than your average Midlander who takes good care of himself.
Despite his pirate upbringing, there is a complete lack of scarring anywhere on his body. Either he avoided injury entirely, or he had some very good conjurer friends. His complexion is lightly tanned, especially on his lower arms. He favors comfortable clothing, sporting either practical black traveling attire or, when occasion calls for it, a well-tailored suit. Copper and gold rings dot his fingers, mostly simple bands, none exceptionally gaudy. In his travels, he is frequently accompanied by an overfed gaelikitten who follows him around without question.
PERSONALITY
There's being a flirt, and then there's being Tucker North. He never met a pretty face he didn't like, regardless of gender orientation or presentation. Silver-tongued and charming, he's wormed his way into everything from business deals to bedchambers. His flirtations can range from subtle to outright filthy, depending on the company he's currently keeping. Despite his upbringing, he's learned all the manners he needs to tackle even the most snooty Monetarist.
But there's more to Tucker than simply being charming and skilled in the art of getting what he wants. Teaching himself to read opened the doors to his life-long fascination with learning and travel. There's no food too exotic, no ancient ruins too intimidating, and no knowledge not worthy. He fancies himself an amateur scholar of the world, acknowledging his lack of formal education but insisting it's in no way a hindrance.
Tucker loves animals of all kinds. Many a weak and wounded critter has been nursed back to health thanks to him. He doesn't love them to the point that he won't eat them, but he's certainly a gentle soul when it comes to the furry and feathered. Felines are a particular favorite.
His generosity and kindness extend to his loved ones. Tending to his aging father is one of his priorities, especially as old Bastian's health begins to fade from his years of hard living. There's also a pretty pirate lass who's captured his heart, and anyone giving her a hard time may find themselves on the receiving end of a ringed fist to the face. Additionally, all of his smoothness immediately goes out the window when he's in her presence.
FOOD His years of galley cooking have given way to a love of all things edible. The more exotic, the better! TRAVEL Tucker gets restless if he's anchored in one place for too long. MUSIC He plays a lyre reasonably well, and possesses a gentle, musical tenor voice. LUST It may be the voidtouched in him, but he loves it all, from the thrill of the chase to the ultimate tumble. |
WANTON CRUELTY Why would you hurt other people just to make yourself feel better? PUTTING ON AIRS He'll do it when he must, but he's much more comfortable being the pirate's bastard. WILLFUL IGNORANCE With so much to learn in the world, it's a crime to keep yourself stupid. HIS MOTHER To be fair, he doesn't remember her, but his childhood before his father took him in is a vague blur of terror. |
CLEVER A quick study, Tucker picks up new skills and information with ease. CHARMING It's amazing what you can do with a smile and the right phrasing. HONEST Unless there's a big sale at stake, he believes in doing the right thing. Even then, he'd rather do things properly than under the table. AGILE He's as quick on his feet as he is mentally, most of the time. |
OVER-SEXED He struggles with keeping it in his pants. INSECURE Consistently plagued by impostor syndrome, especially around the wealthy and well-connected. EASILY FRUSTRATED Being clever means that he's not used to not being good at new things right away. ASHAMED Of his mother's brush with the void, of its lingering effect on him, and of his surprising inability to work with firearms. |
CURRENT INVENTORY
- CLEMENS THE GAELIKITTEN Tucker's beloved companion. Overweight, seemingly none too bright, and practically attached to the man at the hip, he'll follow the wandering salesman to the seventh hell and back.
- A WEATHERED LYRE Stuffed into his traveling bag. Tucker will occasionally break it out and play, but it usually takes a couple drinks before he's willing.
- A BOTTLE OF WHITE WINE A domestic beverage from Wineport, but one of its pricier vintages. Currently unopened. The ribbon tied around its neck suggests it's a gift.
- AN ALLAGAN GADGET Unidentified. Tucker prefers to keep this tucked in the depths of his bag and is reluctant to fiddle with it in case it, say, knocks the other moon out of the damn sky.
- DODO JERKY Artisan, flavored with herbs and berries. There's a good chance he made it himself.
COMBAT & WEAPONRY
By nature, Tucker is a lover, not a fighter. However, you don't spend your childhood on a pirate ship without learning how to defend yourself. He prefers fighting at range and never really learned to throw a decent punch. Though he once possessed mediocre skill with firearms, an injury to his hand necessitated an alternative approach, and he now uses the bow.
A weapon of Doman origin, obtained on his first visit following its liberation. Red and polished, it's his weapon of choice. |
Ever been smacked in the head with a heavy skillet before? It doesn't feel very nice. |
RELATIONSHIPS
| ♥ Romantic Attraction – ♥ Physical Attraction – ♥ Platonic Love – $ Business – ❖ Deceased – ✔ Positive – ✖ Negative – ● Neutral – 🔃 Unsure – 🔒 Trust |
FAMILY & TRIBE
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NON-FAMILY
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RUMORS
- "Bastian's boy? He's off doin' some fancy research dig. Thanalan, I think." -- retired Bloody Executioner.
- "Him and that Lyons girl! Aye, one wonders who'll be making an honest individual out of whom." -- Lominsan alehouse proprietor.
- "Heard he found something under the sands. Allagan. Him and that Palmer girl have a lot of explaining to do." -- cautious Ul'dahn.
- "He killed a man. In his pirate days. Skillet to the head. Beat his brains out. Saw it with me own two eyes!" -- unreliable seafarer.
- "His mum's dead, you know. Died birthin' the boy, became one of them succubus things. It's why he's such a bleedin' lecher." -- retired Bloody Executioner.
- "Push him too far, he's like to snap. Oh, don't let that charmin' smile fool you. He had a body count before he could read a book." -- frightened retired pirate
ROLEPLAY HOOKS
Looking to get to know Tucker? Here are a few hooks!
- Need an appraiser? You've heard Tucker's one of the best for his young age. A few whispers in the right ears should help you find him.
- An old pirate friend? If you sailed with the Bloody Executioners between twenty and eight years ago, you may have known Bastian's boy.
- A one night stand? Tucker's not ashamed of his trysts and would be happy to buy you a drink and catch up. He's pansexual, so anything goes!
ABOUT THE PLAYER
I'm just a lady in my mid-thirties who likes to RP. I prefer to play in Discord, as I find in-game RP kinda limiting in terms of writing potential. I do multi-paragraph posts, but I don't post at breakneck speed and I don't mind waiting a day or even a week to continue scenes. Real life always comes first with me!
18+ mandatory, 25+ preferred. I RP adult themes. I am also an adult. I would like you to be an adult. The 25+ is not a hard limit, but I like to make friends with my partners, and I get along better with people closer to my own age.
Tucker's heart is taken. There's a certain degree of polyamory involved with Tucker, and he's definitely not above sleeping with other people. But he's spoken for in terms of romantic story development. Friends with benefits, however...
ERP is not a substitute for plot. I know with a character like this it's easy to think he's just here for the sexytimes, but Tucker is a very developed character and I'm not the kind of person who's into ERP for the hell of it. I'll play smut, but it has to have a point.
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Engage in non-consensual scenes. Nope. Tucker's a nice guy. He's not going to force himself on anyone, and anyone who tries to do it to him will get a swift kick in the groin.
Pressure you to reply quickly. This is one of the reasons I prefer Discord RP. Take your time! It's a game, let's have fun!
Get sexual with you OOC. I'm married. Sorry. I make a lot of lewd jokes, but please don't send me nudes.
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Give you my best writing. I may take a while to reply, but that's because I don't just want to spit words at you without considering them first.
Keep you posted. If I'm not going to be around for a while, or if an emergency comes up, I'll let you know.
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