The prince of crime in Ishgard, Candide Waters has his fingers in many a pie. It's hard not to speak of Ishgard's underbelly without his name coming up on hushed lips. Ruthless, cunning, and clever, Candide is more than content with cracking a few heads and pawning off the parts in order to make sure him and his see another day.
He says it's nothing personal. You'd do the same to him, after all.
Appearance
Height
5'6"
Eyes
Burnt Orange
Hair
Lush red locks, well cared for
Details
Immaculate nails, smells of tobacco and earth, crooked smile
Stature
Loose stance, as if ready to disappear at any moment. Closed body language.
Skin
Warm, flawless skin. Wears hints of makeup.
Personality
Gestures
Talks with his hands.
Voice
Mocking tenor, dripping with friendly malice.
Fears
Losing it all, death of those he considers close, someone he doesn't know uncovering a bit TOO much about him, dying forgotten.
Quirks
Chain smoker, clicks his tongue against his teeth, always fiddling with something in his hands.
Background
Candide Waters' Roleplay Hooks
General Hooks:
Ishgard's King of Crime
Candide sits pretty on his throne of crime and lies, and he and his are known to hustle with the best of them. If there's something illegal, you'd be hard pressed to find lack of Candide's involvement. Need something smuggled in or out? Looking for body parts for your weird little medical club? Candide is happy to provide if the price is good, and Ishgardian gil speaks louder than words.
I Don't Need to Look Inside, I Know the Answer to the Mystery
Looking for something? Someone? Candide's abilities to find lost things or people are top notch, but costly. But as he says, with a crooked grin and an outstretched hand, that the first finding's always free.
A House Full of Sin, but the House Always Wins
Candide doesn't lose. He may stumble, but he always crosses the line first, no matter who he has to toss under the bus to get to it. Perhaps you've stepped too close to the fire, eager to see how close you can dance before it spits embers at your feet. Just don't cry when it hurts.
Deeper Hooks (Please ask before engaging with these!):
Friends of Past, Now Present
Candide has lost many people over the years. Perhaps you're one of the lucky ones that have slid back onto his radar? Or unlucky, considering all the things Candide and his gang gets into on the regular...
Yeah, That Son of a Bitch Was Gold
Even
though Candide is harsh in many ways, those that have seen him walking
the streets of the Brume know that he has a softspot for the weaker lot.
He can be seen donating to soup kitchens underneath the table or
swinging by orphanages to drop off toys to the tots-- though he denies
it every time.
Refuse to Die or Let Them Make You Small
Despite
what Ishgard spits at him, Candide seems capable of rebounding no
matter how badly he's hurt. Perhaps you betrayed him once, or perhaps
you've seen the man crawling out of his own grave, spitting blood from
between his teeth as he digs his fingers into the ground.