Y'shenn Tia
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Name: Y'shenn Tia
Sex: Male Age: 23 Height: 173 cm (5'8") Hair: Platinum Blond Eyes: Magenta Race: Miqo'te Clan: Seeker of the Sun Deity: Azeyma the Warden Job Class: Monk CV (unofficial): Yuichi Nakamura Y'shenn is a cheerful, overly enthusiastic monk who enjoys a good workout and brawl. He is bit of an exercise nut, and seems to have a boundless source of energy. His optimism knows no bounds, and there is a childlike innocence to his honesty. Shenn's bottomless appetite is said to only be matched by his determination in battle. Once an instructor at the Pugilists' Guild, he now travels the land working as a mercenary and bodyguard to hone his craft and explore the world.
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Personality
Y’shenn has quite a playful personality. He is an easygoing, carefree, and idealistic person who prefers to see the best in others. He treats those close to him as if they were family, often playing the guardian role of a big brother. He is impossibly optimistic, always choosing to see the best in a situation, no matter the odds. Y'shenn is also known to have an insatiable appetite. Although he is very physically affectionate, Y'shenn has little experience with feelings of intimacy and any notion of romance directed at him would simply go over his head.
He comes off as an exercise and fitness fanatic, always eager to test his limits. He enjoys the friendly spirit of competition and pushing himself to his limits. His love of physical activity makes it difficult for him to sit still for long periods of time. He likes to encourage the same type of enthusiasm in his friends, often pestering them to go for a run or train with him. This overly-enthusiastic personality can be exhausting if one is exposed to him for too long, but if one can get past his highly energetic self, one might find his presence quite energizing.
In the heat of serious battle, his face takes on a fiercer expression, his eyes burning with a determination that will not easily yield. When protecting his friends or facing injustice, he can even be rather intimidating. His playful nature can shift into one more akin to a seasoned warrior. He holds a great deal of respect for any opponent. After battle, he has no problems laughing off his injuries and getting friendly with any adversaries, given the correct atmosphere. Not one to hold a grudge, he is always on the lookout for challenging experiences that only serve to further motivate him.
Despite being gifted in fighting technique, his academic abilities are another story. Having little to no formal schooling, Y'shenn can be rather naive about the world around him. He does his best to try and make sense of what he does encounter, but anything non-essential to his everyday life, he has no problems shrugging off. Not one for rigorous textbook studying, he would much rather be outside, moving his body.
APPEARANCE
As a Miqo’te hailing from the Jaguar “Yah” Tribe, Y’shenn has a golden tanned complexion coupled with platinum blond hair. The strands of his hair darken towards the end, which are more visible under specific lighting conditions. Behind his messy bangs are bright magenta irises and black slitted pupils that give off a sense of youthfulness. His tail is fluffy and a bit shorter than the average Miqo’te’s. Y’shenn is well-built, with broad shoulders and defined musculature due to constantly training his body, with particular definition around his sculpted arms and torso. He carries himself with a friendly, calming atmosphere, akin to that of a protective figure. Despite appearing relaxed and carefree, he can abruptly shift gears into a concentrated battle stance if he feels danger approaching. By doing this, his seemingly carefree demeanor can become a bit intimidating.
He likes to wear loose-fitting clothing that allows maneuverability when fighting. He is not one to shy away from showing off some skin, not because he likes to boast about his physique, but because he believes one should be proud of their own body and does not fully comprehend the social norms surrounding appropriate attire. If it's too hot outside, he would take off his shirt, no questions asked.
He likes to wear loose-fitting clothing that allows maneuverability when fighting. He is not one to shy away from showing off some skin, not because he likes to boast about his physique, but because he believes one should be proud of their own body and does not fully comprehend the social norms surrounding appropriate attire. If it's too hot outside, he would take off his shirt, no questions asked.
BACKGROUND
Having lost his parents at a young age, Y’shenn grew up in a typical Miqo’te Seeker of the Sun tribe with little to no parental supervision. He would often leave the confines of the village to play and explore dangerous new places. Y’shenn was considered a bit of an outcast among his village due to his adventurous nature and knack for getting into trouble.
One day, a Highlander traveler was found passed out on the roadside near the village. While the villagers were wary of outsiders, Y'shenn could not abandon someone in need, taking the injured man and slowly nursing him back to health as best as he could. Weeks later, the man was finally able to speak. He was a survivor of the Fist of Rhalgr, wandering the land after evading the Garlean invasion of Ala Mhigo. He saw potential in the boy and decided to train him in the martial arts. Overtime, the Highlander and the Miqo'te developed a close familial bond.
Y’shenn was a quick learner and seemed to have an aptitude for controlling his aether. He continued training under his master into adolescence. As the years passed, the Highlander's health began to deteriorate as illness and old age began to take him. When he was finally on his deathbed, he implored Y'shenn to live out the rest of his life being happy and using his strength to serve the greater good. Shortly before his passing, he entrusted his disciple with a small yellow gemstone to remember him by.
The Seeker set out for Ul’dah after burying his Master outside the village. He enrolled in the Pugilists’ Guild, where he quickly rose through the ranks and eventually became an instructor for a few years. After learning all he could from the institution, Y’shenn took to the road as a sellsword. He wanted to explore the rest of Eorzea. At every opportunity, he would hone his craft and fight stronger opponents. His occasional visits back to the Guild were often met with applause and friendly competition from his former students.
When the Eorzean Alliance fought to liberate Ala Mhigo, Y’shenn joined in the fray in order to learn more about his Master’s homeland. After the liberation of the city-state, the young monk took it upon himself to retrace his Master’s footsteps and learn more about the Fist of Rhalgr, discovering more about himself along the way.
One day, a Highlander traveler was found passed out on the roadside near the village. While the villagers were wary of outsiders, Y'shenn could not abandon someone in need, taking the injured man and slowly nursing him back to health as best as he could. Weeks later, the man was finally able to speak. He was a survivor of the Fist of Rhalgr, wandering the land after evading the Garlean invasion of Ala Mhigo. He saw potential in the boy and decided to train him in the martial arts. Overtime, the Highlander and the Miqo'te developed a close familial bond.
Y’shenn was a quick learner and seemed to have an aptitude for controlling his aether. He continued training under his master into adolescence. As the years passed, the Highlander's health began to deteriorate as illness and old age began to take him. When he was finally on his deathbed, he implored Y'shenn to live out the rest of his life being happy and using his strength to serve the greater good. Shortly before his passing, he entrusted his disciple with a small yellow gemstone to remember him by.
The Seeker set out for Ul’dah after burying his Master outside the village. He enrolled in the Pugilists’ Guild, where he quickly rose through the ranks and eventually became an instructor for a few years. After learning all he could from the institution, Y’shenn took to the road as a sellsword. He wanted to explore the rest of Eorzea. At every opportunity, he would hone his craft and fight stronger opponents. His occasional visits back to the Guild were often met with applause and friendly competition from his former students.
When the Eorzean Alliance fought to liberate Ala Mhigo, Y’shenn joined in the fray in order to learn more about his Master’s homeland. After the liberation of the city-state, the young monk took it upon himself to retrace his Master’s footsteps and learn more about the Fist of Rhalgr, discovering more about himself along the way.
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• Y'shenn is impossibly optimistic all the time. His smile is very bright and recognizable. His positive attitude can be quite contagious.
• Sometimes misjudges his own strength, leading to comedic situations.
• During his travels, many tales of Shenn's extraordinary feats get around. Some of them are exaggerated, but sometimes the odd unbelievable tale turns out to be true.
• He doesn't understand social norms regarding showing skin, so he thinks it's fine to have his vest opened all the time.
• Shenn has a bottomless stomach and seems to just devour anything set in front of him at the table. He loves meat in particular but he is not picky.
• Does not drink much alcohol, since he knows it is bad for the body. Much prefers water, milk or juice.
• He also has a high metabolism so his body is always warm like a space heater. Rarely needs extra clothes in cold weather.
• Y'shenn is an exercise nut so he is constantly finding ways to work out. He easily turns work into play because he just loves physical exertion that much.
• He is an early riser, and often gets up to do early morning exercises.
• His energetic nature, coupled with his short fluffy tail, often gets him compared to a dog or a puppy rather than a cat.
• Has no concept of personal space and will hug and brofist his friends relentlessly.
• Loves a good fight and almost transforms into a different person when brawling. He treats it like a sport and never holds a grudge after a match. His sportsmanship is almost legendary.
• It is rumored that Y'shenn gives very good massages.
• Not very book smart, but he excels in kinesthetic intelligence. Even from a glance, he can recognize small changes in someone's body movement or physique.
• On a related note, although he is extremely perceptive to small changes in people's bodies, such as if they've lost weight or put on some muscle, he would not even notice if they changed other things such as their hairstyle or hair color.
• Shenn has a short attention span and is not good at sitting still for long periods of time.
• He can be quite dense when it comes to matters regarding intimacy and love.
• When training others, he often pushes them very hard. However, his bright smile makes it very difficult to say no to his enthusiasm. Regardless of how far his students get, he always cheers them on, congratulates them for a job well done and tells them that he is proud of them. This makes him very popular at the Pugilists' Guild.
• Y'shenn has incredible stamina and can be very tenacious in a heated battle. In a serious fight, he is very difficult to put down permanently and will continually get back up if he is outmatched. Even if his body is broken, he would fight to the very end.
• Y'shenn had a short stint at the Conjurers' Guild where he passed their trials mostly by using brute force and meleeing targets with his staff. He was transferred to the Lancers' Guild shortly thereafter.
• His nameday is the 31st Sun of the Fifth Astral Moon, which is September 29 on the Gregorian calendar. This day is World Heart Day! It is a day to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease and promote a healthy, active lifestyle! Perfect for a guy with a big heart and a lot of energy!
• This would make Y'shenn's astrological sign Libra.
• The Fifth Astral Moon is associated with the goddess Azeyma, who represents Fire, Seekers of the Sun, and is Y'shenn's guardian deity!
• Sometimes misjudges his own strength, leading to comedic situations.
• During his travels, many tales of Shenn's extraordinary feats get around. Some of them are exaggerated, but sometimes the odd unbelievable tale turns out to be true.
• He doesn't understand social norms regarding showing skin, so he thinks it's fine to have his vest opened all the time.
• Shenn has a bottomless stomach and seems to just devour anything set in front of him at the table. He loves meat in particular but he is not picky.
• Does not drink much alcohol, since he knows it is bad for the body. Much prefers water, milk or juice.
• He also has a high metabolism so his body is always warm like a space heater. Rarely needs extra clothes in cold weather.
• Y'shenn is an exercise nut so he is constantly finding ways to work out. He easily turns work into play because he just loves physical exertion that much.
• He is an early riser, and often gets up to do early morning exercises.
• His energetic nature, coupled with his short fluffy tail, often gets him compared to a dog or a puppy rather than a cat.
• Has no concept of personal space and will hug and brofist his friends relentlessly.
• Loves a good fight and almost transforms into a different person when brawling. He treats it like a sport and never holds a grudge after a match. His sportsmanship is almost legendary.
• It is rumored that Y'shenn gives very good massages.
• Not very book smart, but he excels in kinesthetic intelligence. Even from a glance, he can recognize small changes in someone's body movement or physique.
• On a related note, although he is extremely perceptive to small changes in people's bodies, such as if they've lost weight or put on some muscle, he would not even notice if they changed other things such as their hairstyle or hair color.
• Shenn has a short attention span and is not good at sitting still for long periods of time.
• He can be quite dense when it comes to matters regarding intimacy and love.
• When training others, he often pushes them very hard. However, his bright smile makes it very difficult to say no to his enthusiasm. Regardless of how far his students get, he always cheers them on, congratulates them for a job well done and tells them that he is proud of them. This makes him very popular at the Pugilists' Guild.
• Y'shenn has incredible stamina and can be very tenacious in a heated battle. In a serious fight, he is very difficult to put down permanently and will continually get back up if he is outmatched. Even if his body is broken, he would fight to the very end.
• Y'shenn had a short stint at the Conjurers' Guild where he passed their trials mostly by using brute force and meleeing targets with his staff. He was transferred to the Lancers' Guild shortly thereafter.
• His nameday is the 31st Sun of the Fifth Astral Moon, which is September 29 on the Gregorian calendar. This day is World Heart Day! It is a day to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease and promote a healthy, active lifestyle! Perfect for a guy with a big heart and a lot of energy!
• This would make Y'shenn's astrological sign Libra.
• The Fifth Astral Moon is associated with the goddess Azeyma, who represents Fire, Seekers of the Sun, and is Y'shenn's guardian deity!