Kagami

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Name: Kagami Rokuyari (Rilja Foixewesfv)Variants: Rokuyari no Kagami, Rokuyari KagamiPronunciation: Kah-gah-me Row-coo-yah-ree (Rill-jah Fwuh-wes-ph)Nickname/Alias: Kag, Kags, Kagu, Gami, Mi, Yari, RiljaMeaning: Kagami means “mirror”. Rokuyari means “six spears”.Origin: He chose his own name, as many Viera who leave home, basing it on his mentor’s culture and naming style (with some help). He also took on their surname.Title: SerPet Name: MimiSignature/Handwriting: Messy, but somewhat extravagant. He would often do calligraphy with his mentor.Gender: MaleSexual Orientation: (gay but mostly) aroaceReal Age: 38Age Appearance: 20’sBirthday: 2nd Sun of the 1st Astral Moon, 1539 (January 2nd)Sign: Halone – SpearBirthplace: The southwestern foothills of the Skatay Range where Veena live, in a small village.Species: VieraEthnicity: VeenaBlood Type: O-Preferred Hand: LeftVoice Qualities: Icelandic AccentVoice Claim: English;
Vieran/Icelandic (Same VA as English, but I like the voice samples here better for Icelandic specifically);
Hikaru Midorikawa (Japanese/Doman)Health: Fair enough when he doesn't neglect it. Smokes on occasion but typically rare unless he's stressed.Energy: Middle-low, he has less energy for social niceties than fighting.Memory: Average, though he tends to forget things he deems unimportant.Senses: Hearing is sharp by virtue of being a Viera and trained to sense intruders invading their grounds. Above-average smell when compared to a Hyur, but average for a Viera. His eyesight is somewhat hindered on his left side (see below) but otherwise sharp.Allergies: ComplimentsHandicaps: His left eye was scarred and damaged in combat, leaving slight corneal abrasion from the cut across his eye and minor damage to his sight, sometimes having blurriness or inaccurate depth perception in said eye. A medical specialist might be able to tell that the damage would've left more permanent damage before treatment with magicks.
He gets mild-severe motion sickness depending on how long the journey is, typically less so on the back of a grounded animal vs. a carriage, airship, boat, machine, or while flying.Phobias: Trypanophobia (minor), Claustrophobia (minor)Lovers: we just don't knowMarital Status: not marriedElement: (Fire/Water/Air/Earth/Ice) IceOccupation: (currently) Mercenary (specializes in assassination/stealth)Wealth Status: Middle-lower probably, Gil isn't really his concern beyond getting by.Organizations/Affiliations: (Past) Veena Viera, (Past) Doman Shinobi, ???Education: The Viera taught him what he needed to survive, mostly spoken language and combat/hunting/gathering skills. He learned Doman writing and language with his mentor at an intermediate level. He was helped with reading basic Eorzean by a certain organization but only at the level of a very young child.Religion: Green Word, some belief in Doman KamiDesires: To see the Empire fall and the Garlean threat averted, revenge for his loved ones, make amends with NuoWishlist: Doman TeaBiggest Failure: Defeat at Garlean hands several timesBiggest Achievement: Infiltrating GarlemaldSecrets: He's somewhat secretive in general, he doesn't like to talk about himself. Unlock more backstory to continue :)Regrets: manyWorries: That he won't live to see the Empire defeated, that he and Nuo have grown too far apart to bury the hatchetLikes: Birds, sweetsDislikes: Garlean Empire, spicy food, deflection, hypocrisyImportant objects: The Doman pipe in his room, his blades, his ninja job stoneAlignment: True Neutral (Good - prefers to associate with good)Favorite Food: MochiFavorite Drink: Doman TeaFavorite Color: GreenHobbies: Calligraphy to relax, learned from his mentor; TrainingFlower(s): Alcea rosea - Please remember me, epiphany, remembrance, nostalgia. Bird's-foot trefoil - Revenge. Black-eyed Susan - Justice. Star of Bethlehem - Atonement, reconciliation. Wormwood - Absence, bitter sorrow. Zinnia - Thinking of you; remembering absent friends, sentimentalityPlaylist(s): Kagami, Kagami & Nuo

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Appearance

Facial Type: Angular, sharp cheekbonesEye Color: Red (Previously brown)Hair Color: Black with red highlights (previously just black)Hairstyle: Messy and sloppily cut, but still maintains some semblance of grace since he has very straight hair and ties it up with feathers. It grew long after he left the forest (with Nuo no longer there to keep it tidy, and sentimentality for that preventing him from cutting it) and he began braiding it to keep it out of the way, but after certain events he cuts it off again and continues keeping it short with whatever knife he has at hand. (see picture under general for an idea of the long hair look, minus the highlights + red eyes)Skin Tone: Slight TanMakeup: Red Eyeliner he took a liking to in DomaBuild: Fairly muscular but still slim due to Vieran build and often neglecting health, as well as his harsh upbringing in the Skatay RangeHeight: 67.8 in/~5'8"/5.65 ft/172.21 cmWeight: 145 lbs/65.77 kgFacial Hair: He doesn’t get a lot of facial hair, if anything, a bit of stubble. He’s usually quick to shave since the itchiness irritates him.Birthmarks/scars/tattoos: He has a scar over his left eye, left by a certain conflict. From the same conflict, he has a gunshot scar on his abdomen as well as various other scars both large and small scattering his body from his time as a merc and infiltrating Garlemald recklessly. Tattoo(s) tbd.Distinguishing Features: Besides being a male Viera, which already somewhat distinguishes him from the pack, he also has features a bit... peculiar, even for his race. The tips of his fingers are clawed and appear as though they were dipped in ink–or frostbitten. Though his eyes were at one point a simple brown and his hair jet black, they have both been stained red. His pupils also occasionally slit in a reptilian manner.Clothing: Typically ninja/Doman armor-like attire for combat, and otherwise casual/comfortable Doman clothes for other casual occasions. Usually wearing Durium Hairpin of Maiming to keep his hair out of his face.

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Past

The path to isolation
Is littered with the dreams that lay destroyedHooksAn easy way to get his attention is information about the Garlean Empire, or a job relating to said Empire. If you're looking for someone to deal with Garleans, Kagami is almost certainly your man.
Kagami has connections with both Doma and Garlemald in the Shinobi and Reapers respectively. He is cagey about his involvement with the Reapers and may get defensive if it is brought up. Conversely, he may be more friendly or interested in someone with a connection to Doma.
As a Veena, Kagami may know others in passing who have also left his bend of the woods (or they may know of him, though he is thought to be dead by his homeland, and he has since changed quite a bit).
Depending on the time period, Kagami has a bias of a varying degree against Garleans, specifically those loyal to the empire. He can try and sympathize somewhat with citizens or traitors, but bootlickers of the Empire, as he sees them, will gain no traction with him.
If you have business with FERAL (his FC), you may find yourself working with him.
He will work as a bodyguard or mercenary for the right price.Relevant Backstory Relationships:
Nuo Foixewesfv (Roa/Milk): His childhood best friend. Nuo believed him dead like the rest of his village, but they have now reunited as adults.
Varla Litsnes: His mother.
Sjol Foixewesfv: His father.
Hironari Rokuyari (Obinata): His mentor.
Kayano Rokuyari: His mentor's wife.
Elwyn Trotter: Leader of his sect of Reapers.
Ashildr Thorne: Second in command under Elwyn.Immediate Family: He was somewhat distant with his mother and father--his father was hardly around, whether by choice or otherwise considering the law of the Wood, and his mother had a hard time showing affection. Kagami hated disappointing his family, and thus often felt like he couldn't approach them with his problems; he also didn't feel close enough to rely on them, hence Nuo often being his go-to.Upbringing: Strict and very traditional.Coming of Age: When he was sent into the woods at 13 to train under another male Viera and protect the forest in isolation.Evolution: As a kid, he was quiet but energetic and more of a follower than a leader, as well as more trusting and less independent. He allowed himself to be more open and trust others with his problems, and cared more for his own well-being and that of others without knowing them well.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If I could have just one wish
I would go back to who I was yesterday,
and I'd say my goodbyes to you.WRITING SAMPLE(S)AU based on a song

Personality

Everything you thought you knew will fall apart, but you'll be all right.
First Impressions:Kagami comes off as rather cold and standoffish, often preferring a quiet corner with his own company than a crowded setting. He can be blunt to the point of rudeness and seems to take little notice of social cues due to hermitage unless blatant. He tends to speak in clipped sentences with a distaste for small talk (though he will often put up with it if he feels he must) and avoids talking about personal matters if he can.
If forced into small talk, he can be impatient and derisive, showing a lack of interest, especially when he feels a more important manner is at hand (such as preparing for combat). He tends to keep his curiosity to himself, likewise, typically because he doesn't really care either way (rather than out of any sort of politeness, though he understands it helps to keep other people out of his business as well).
Despite this, he is fairly cordial (a combination of his upbringing with the Veena and then Domans), though it really only goes as far as basic manners. He is rather cool-headed and usually cautious, but easy to annoy..
Impressions from an Acquaintance:You might now notice his reticence is at least in part due to awkwardness rather than actively pushing others away (though there are definitely cases of the latter being on purpose). He appears resentful of being placed under authority he doesn’t respect, but generally still obeys orders. He seems like he fights for himself rather than others, whether to provide for himself or for his own beliefs. He dislikes sharing, especially things he likes, with a selfish disposition.
He is oftentimes serious and doesn’t quite get jokes but can usually pick up on them nowadays (he learned lots of... vocab... from the reapers). He can hold a nasty grudge, depending on the offense, but he is generally pretty reasonable given a bit of time to nurse the wound. Often logical rather than emotional, but he has his moments where his heart wins him over. His practicality leaves him flailing in emotional situations. Though he is usually cautious, he will take risks if the benefits are greater.
He doesn't care about positions of authority and is not concerned with politics, most likely. He is generally indifferent and impartial to those around him unless personally invested, but he can be judgmental at times and jump to conclusions. Even with acquaintances he gives off an enigmatic and aloof air and is highly self-reliant, reluctant to rely upon others unless he sees no other option. In general, as he gets closer to you, his patience for you grows along with what he's willing to put up with..
Impressions from Friends:His quiet disposition, though partially natural, drifts into socially awkward mainly because of his ten-year hermitage protecting the sacred wood of his people. It caused him to need a lot of space, and too much noise grates after a while, though his tolerance has grown a lot from the beginning and continues to as time passes and he becomes a bit more forthright. However, he might still go nonverbal from time to time if he can get away with it and sign or gesture rather than speak.
He can actually be very patient (he would have to be, spending so much time and doing very little while protecting the forest), but he is simply much less so with people, generally when it comes to talking. He doesn’t know how to deal with children but he's surprisingly good with animals. While he can be loyal, he places that trust with very few people. He dislikes sharing his weaknesses or giving anyone any hold over him, so any trust he gives is hard-won.
While he clearly loves and supports Doma, thinking of it as more of a home than even his birthplace, he carries more loyalty to the people he remembers than to the actual land. He will provide for his friends, but he expects to be repaid in some manner, and he keeps his word (for the most part). He will not aid friends in need if personal discomfort is required, but likewise, he will not betray a friend; he will only renounce this under dire circumstances.
He is not concerned with those less fortunate unless they are important to him, and he will not harm innocents for profit. He is noticeably very bad at comforting people and dealing with emotions in general, whether they belong to him or someone else, but he will vaguely try for friends. Even with friends, he is closed off about personal affairs and feelings without a lot of prodding, and will still be cagey about how much he gives..
Impressions from Close Friends/FamilyHe believes people deserve the treatment they are willing to endure. He gets far more reckless as the matter gets more personal, blatantly disregarding his own health to finish the job. He is rather apathetic for his health in general, only caring about being healthy enough to be considered fighting fit and often chain-smoking his stress away. With his apathy comes bad coping mechanisms, often involving throwing his health aside to drown himself in work and avoid all thoughts of whatever upset him, running away from the actual issue.
He was somehow worse before his run-in with Elwyn.
His aggressive nature is akin to a predator on the tail of prey, a quiet but present sort of bloodthirst that lashes out before the target of his animosity has the chance to realize, his anger much the same--a brutal snap of venomous words or physicality. It takes a lot to push him to violence through words alone, but he will retaliate in kind with whatever is thrown his way (of course, if it's the enemy, he won't bother letting them talk long enough to get under his skin unless it's between blows).
He usually believes the ends justify the means, though he may be able to be swayed in extreme cases, and resorts to crime when convenient as long as it doesn't affect innocents in a major way*.
Though it depends on the person, his personality softens a lot toward someone he is close to, and he is willing to go a lot farther for their sake. He highly values those who worm their way into his heart, but will not heed their requests necessarily.
Because of how few he allows past his guard, he would never betray those closest to him and is often protective, even jealous. He is far less closed off with them, but still dislikes talking about feelings. He tries a lot harder to cheer up those close to them, feeling content when at least his loved ones are happy even if he is not himself.
*Unless the life of someone very important to him is in danger._{(I don't know what I'm doing)}Character Relationships:Color Code -
[green]{green} : friendly
[orange]{orange} : neutral
[orange-red]{orangered} : dislike
[red]{red} : hate
[violet]{violet} : love (platonic)
[pink]{pink} : love (romantic)
[lime]{lime} : close friend
[grey]{grey} : mixed feelings
order is from strongest to weakest feeling◙ ◙ ◙ Nuo Foixewesfv: His childhood best friend. When Kagami was thought to be KIA, Nuo left their home, and by the time Kagami recovered enough to visit from afar, Nuo was nowhere to be found. Unsure if his friend had survived and simply left or died in the conflict, Kagami returned to Doma, lost. They reunite years later, but surprise and shock morph into an ugly argument of unresolved feelings that spirals into violence. They still haven't buried the hatchet, and Kagami wonders, quietly, if they ever will.