Ira Tarkhan

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Irritable Procurer of Goods and Novice Alchemist

Ira may not look strong, having a willowy yet physically fit structure, but he makes it up in speed and agility.

His muscles aren't chiseled into his skin but subtly shape his body, giving him a lithe build bordering on the athletic.His bright magenta eyes seem to shout out for attention as they strongly contrast against his Black Velvet Petunia colored skin. Wavy, unkempt, duo-tone hair frames his heart-shaped face.He is usually seen sporting a long scarf above an open-top. Baggy pants slim further down the leg due to the bandages that hold it all together to improve mobility. He's fond of comfort over anything else, so he doesn't wear much to facilitate mobility.

Background

Ira comes from a small family consisting of his father, mother, and older brother, making Ira the youngest.He knows very little of his Au Ra mother, other than she is from a nomadic Xaela clan somewhere around the western steppes of Othard. However, Ira’s Hyur father teaches in Frondale’s Phrontistery, and to his dismay, bumps into him almost daily.Because of his family relationships and experiences with others, Ira is wrought with internal struggles.Not remembering his mother, coupled with the feeling of abandonment from her, aggravates his distrust of people. In his eyes, his father lives in a world of denial where he expects her to return someday.Compared to his older brother Ira lacks physical power and aetheric manipulation ability. Because of this, Ira feels inadequate and blames many of his shortcomings on his inability to become “stronger.”Though his brother had promised Ira they would always remain as equals, tensions and jealousy often threaten their relationship, with others expecting the younger one to fail. Hurtful rumors that he might even turn on his brother seem to fuel this resentment.

Personality

He balances loyalty with independence. Ira will fight for any cause he believes to be just and is prepared to be rebellious, usually on the underdog’s side. Due to his bartering skills, he has a knack for procuring anything under the sun. However, because the brash Au Ra noticeably speaks his mind, his cynical humor gets him in more trouble than not. If given the opportunity, he could be a good champion of lost causes and last-ditch resistance. He can also make an enthusiastic and generous friend if he were to let someone close enough.

• In-Depth

In-Depth

{ EMOTIONAL DISPOSITION }
CONTEMPTUOUS
He's never happy with the cards he’s dealt.{ OUTLOOK }
CYNICAL
His distrust of others, especially ???, makes him highly cynical.{ INTEGRITY }
UNRELIABLE
Asking Ira to do a task could be difficult if you don't give him something in return.{ IMPULSIVENESS }
HASTY
Ira isn’t the type to think things through. His reckless behavior doesn’t just cause strife for him, but those around him as well. This stems from his lack of patience toward ???.{ BOLDNESS }
RECKLESS
He is quick-witted but sometimes foolhardy and overly optimistic in his abilities, lacking thoroughness and the ability to evaluate difficulties in the undertakings into which he often rushes impulsively.{ FLEXIBILITY }
OPEN-MINDED
He can be very open to new ideas and willing to change his own thoughts with the right pitch.{ AFFINITY }
SELF ABSORBED
He is much concerned with self, both positively and negatively; self-reliant, but also self-centered, concerned with his own personal advancement and physical satisfaction.{ COMPORTMENT }
HUMOROUS
Ira often uses his cynical and sarcastic humor as a way of avoiding intimacy or depth with others.{ INTERACTIVITY }
COMPLAINER
He tends to keep to himself, but as soon as others are around him he is sure to mouth his discontent.{ DISCLOSURE }
EVASIVE
Ira is not one to share personal information. He's been known to use jokes to change the subject.{ CONFORMITY }
REBELLIOUS
He may be unwilling to obey or submit to directions for which he can see no reason, or with which he might disagree. Ira's nature is usually “push or be pushed”, with little middle ground.

✦ If he isn't located in Hustings Strip of Ul'dah running errands for the Alchemists' Guild, he can be found in The Quicksand drinking and listening in on conversations.✦ His favorite pastime is seeking out information, discovering and perfecting his distilling techniques in hopes of creating liquors of complex and subtle flavors or fiddling with odd toxins. Hopefully, he doesn't mix the last two up.✦ Animals appeal to him more so than people, especially those plagued with stigma and superstition.✦ When he was younger, he wanted to treat animals due to having found a wounded bird and being unable to do much about it, thus his interest in Alchemy.✦ He might have a fondness for animals, but that doesn't keep him from enjoying a good meal. A true carnivore, his favorite foods are red meats.✦ He has a terrible habit of gnawing on bones even after the food is long gone, sometimes even keeping one in his mouth like a toothpick.

Unbeknownst to him, this particular Ahriman once followed his mother. After having saved the creature's life, the small Ahriman had sworn to watch over both her children.Ira calls it Lupa, another word for "magnifying glass," since the creature keeps an eye on him regularly and annoys him to no avail.Though Lupa cannot speak, he shows more concern for Ira than his older brother, constantly staying close to him. Not to mention that Ira greatly resembles his mother.

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OOC

My online alias is Mad Madisson; friends call me Mad or Maddie. You can find me in-game as Ira Tarkhan.Though I’m a long-time forum roleplayer, this is my first time roleplaying in a video game; forgive my ignorance. If I ever do anything wrong, don’t be afraid to let me know.✦ My current time zone is UTC/GMT-4.✦ You can contact me via the discord link below: MadMadisson#7128.✦ I'm in my thirties, and even though I feel uncomfortable roleplaying erotic content, I would rather roleplay with someone over eighteen.✦ Ask before doing, especially if it involves large changes or hurting a character.“Good communication is the bridge between confusion and clarity.”
— Nat Turner