Z’alia

~ Meet Z’alia, A Mi’qote who grew up on the streets of Ul’dah.
Raised on thieving and fist fights, he did what he needed in order to survive, forming a gang still active to this day. Now he’s older, and has a stable home. Although he keeps a defensive guard up, that doesn’t mean he doesn’t want someone to talk to. Underneath that delinquent persona is a loyal and giving ally. You just gotta find him in there. ~

Intro

~ A short introduction convo, in which Z’alia tells you a bit about himself ~

The Quicksand is as busy as ever. Loud conversations, laughter and good times can be heard inside. Just outside, you spot a green haired Mi’qote leanIng against the cold stone wall. He exhales, a puff of smoke leaving his mouth. Holding a cigarette loosely in one hand, he taps on it, causing a small piece of ash to fall from it. It drifts down slowly, landing next to his grey boots. “Too loud in there ain’t it? Good for stealin’ shit though, most just think they already spent it on drinks.” Z’alia quietly laughs to himself. Whether the listener is interested or not, he feels like talking about himself. A rare occurrence.

“I uh....I-I actually grew up here. In Ul’dah. Never had a tribe or any shit like that.” Z’alia raises the smoke up to his lips, breathing in. “No one to rely on.” He pauses for a moment, placing more pressure against the wall as he slips his hands into his pockets. “Had my fists I suppose. J-Johnny too after awhile. Had some good times beatin’ the shit outta any adult that got in our way.” He shakes his head, chuckling as his tail sways behind him. A weak smile spreads across his face. “But we grew up. Found some more friends. Lost a few too. T-That’s life though right..?” Z’alia tilts his head, his dull yellow eyes gazing into yours. His eyes tell a story. Of pain he’d rather not speak of. But he wants to talk at a surface level it seems, so he continues the one sided conversation, smoking all the awhile.

“Got myself a somewhat proper job now at least. Plus a house. W-Well, it was a gift to me..” Z’alia’s Mi’qote ears flicker down as he looks away from you, staring forward at the gates of Ul’dah, which can be seen from the raised platform you’re both standing on. “The...T-The gang stays there. None of ‘em got a home so, may aswell let them stay there. Gets loud, but it’s nice that someone’s always home, you know?” Finishing his smoke, he flicks the small burning end to the floor. The sound of ashes scraping against stone can be heard softly underneath his feet as he changes the subject of the conversation. “A-Anyway, enough about me. I’m sure you got better shit to do than to listen to me kid. Unless you’re in need of somethin’?” He waits for a reply but you give none, unsure what to say. “Got nothin’ to say huh? Then quit wastin’ my time and piss off. Come back when you’ve got somethin’. I-I’ll be around...just ask for Z’alia...”














(Want to learn more about Z’alia? Find him around Pearl Lane, Ul’dah and Limsa Lominsa!)

Traits

~ Some of Z’alia’s Personality Traits ~

Empathetic: Z’alia’s been through many rough spots. He knows what it’s like to lose everything. To have nothing. He’ll listen to your problems, and might even give you a hand if you want it.
Loyal: Get to know him and he’ll appreciate it more than you know, considering he doesn’t get to know most people past how well they fight. It may take a bit to get his trust, but once you do, Z’alia will be with you to the very end.
Strong: Z’alia prides himself on his strength. Not just physically, (which he does have considering he has suplexed a Roeyadyn!) but mentally as well. He’s taken on many troubles and shoulders them. He’ll take yours on too!
Aggressive: While he’s not mad all the time, catch him on a bad day and you’re in for a fight! It doesn’t take much to wind him up, which causes a lot of people to enjoy teasing poor Z’alia! But dance the line between teasing and mocking carefully! He might call you out on it!
Impulsive: Someone rubs him the wrong way? Before you know it, he’s already in the middle of a fight! Someone bumps into you, or maybe a former friend decides to torment you? They’ll hear from Z’alia soon enough. Maybe you’re just really hungry? In a few moments he‘ll make you a batch of his famous and only dish, curry! Or maybe just some bread, if you’ve just met. He often lets his emotions get the better of him, driving his decisions, both good and band.
Rude: Z’alia isn’t exactly the most upstanding guy. He swears, smokes, and hangs with an unruly crowd. He fights in the street, and frequently gets in trouble with patrons in the Quicksand. While he is rude, that doesn’t make him a bad person. How much is this is his real self, and how much is it him guarding his real self? You’ll have to find out.

RP Hooks

~ Not too sure how to start a conversation with Z’alia? Here are some potential scenes to play out ~

Looking for someone to help you with some fighting? Stealing? Z’alia can lend a hand.
Itching for a brawl? Just stare at him too long, he’ll confront you soon enough!
Trying to arrest Z’alia for one of his many crimes? He’s not going with you without a fight!
Need someone to vent to? He’s happy to listen. Don’t expect him to share much about himself at first.
Down on your luck? Z’alia’s been there. He’ll help you out.
Lost in Ul’dah? Lucky for you, Z’alia knows the streets pretty well!

OOC

I enjoy all forms of RP! I’m especially big on Combat RP!
I do have a discord, but prefer to have a RP session or talk first before exchanging details.
I’m not interested in random ERP. Much prefer the characters to connect first!
Sometimes I can’t play for a few days due to work. So don’t stress if I’m not online for a couple days! The RP will continue at a later date!
I also enjoy talking to people OOC aswell, so if you want to have a chat rather than RP that’s fine too!