Born and raised in The Azim Steppe, Kurai holds a vast curiosity for Hydaelyn and its inhabitants. Setting out to learn more about the lands beyond those his clan inhabits, he made his way to Eorzea and joined a company of mercenaries from Limsa Lominsa, where he met his first Hyuran friend, Jessop Fjordson. The two became fast friends and were nigh inseparable until the company had a nasty falling out due to conflicting views. Events led to him fleeing for Gridania to learn how to become a Retainer, and eventually he was hired by Kaia Honshonin in Ul'Dah.

Kurai enjoys making friends, but the nature of his work as a mercenary and now as a Retainer has kept him moving from place to place too often to form  many deeper relationships.

Becoming an employee of the Verdant Wind Mercantile Company has been the most rooted he’s ever been since coming to Eorzea, and he’s now learning some of the intricacies of politely socializing. There are many concepts that go right over his head, and it’s been his endeavor to fix that. His past coworkers have generally described him as laidback, friendly, and outgoing, with a strong work ethic to round it out. He’d describe himself much more harshly: ignorant (to Eorzean customs), naive, lonely, and homesick.

He is currently in a steady relationship with Rosela Bakersdaughter, and utterly adores the little pink-haired baker.

Playlist


Roleplay Hooks

Looking for something?
As a Retainer and Gleaner, he's seen a lot of strange things and found some even stranger ones. 

Need something made?
He's still learning as a crafter, but he's happy to make what he can at the best quality he can manage!

Maybe you just need something reached?
He gets that a lot.. Where on the shelf do you need him to reach?

Know anything about cooking?
He'd love to learn whatever he can so he can impress his girlfriend the next time he sees her!

Title
The Curious Retainer

Type
Player Character

Races
Au Ra

Races
Xaela

Families
Kha

Age
24

Gender
Male

Pronouns
He/Him

Appearance

Height
7'1"

Stature
Muscular and bulky, the word "small" does not apply.

Details
Sweeping horns are imperceptibly uneven

Hair
Ice-blue, straight, and gravity-resistant

Eyes
Gold irises with gleaming limbal rings

Skin
Bronzed from both genetics and time in the sun

Personality

Gestures
Speaks with his hands frequently, wears his heart on his sleeve often.

Voice
Lyrical baritone, can project to near-deafening volumes as needed. Speaks with a thick Lominsan accent.

Quirks
Averse to cloying sweets. Don't mention it to his girlfriend.

Unorganised

The Echo - Blessing

A gift from the Mother Crystal herself, those blessed with the Echo can resonate with other people's souls—and see their past, albeit not able to interfere or change it—as well as being able to understand every known language in the world. Those with the blessing are resistant to tempering from Unknown.

It is lesser known knowledge that advanced users of the Echo can transcend their mortal forms.