Siban Kha

Woad-Blue Wanderer

  • AGE: 27

  • PRONOUNS: They/Them

  • RACE: Mixed Xaela & Hyur

  • HEIGHT: 5'2" | ~158 cm

  • BUILD: Toned, medium

  • ORIENTATION: Bisexual

  • RESIDENCE: Nomadic

  • NAMEDAY: 12/21

Siban is a seasoned, yet aimless, lance-wielding adventurer hailing from the welcoming Kha tribe that roams the fringes of the Azim Steppe. Inspired by certain members of their loving family full of travelers, Siban has pursued a similar life of seeing the world. They make their living doing whatever reputable work they can get their hands on, striving to keep remarkably busy. Then, when activity slows and restlessness kicks in, they ready themself to venture off once more—sometimes, gil be damned. Despite all that they do, however, Siban remains unsatisfied, feeling as if they continue to lack a purpose that is truly their own.

At a glance, they are calm, well-mannered, distant, and staunchly independent. They tend to play their cards very close to their chest, careful with their choice of words in even the most comfortable of company. Despite this, they harbor and engage their deep curiosity about others and the worlds they live in quite often. Their tone is quick to turn teasing when they're having fun, showing their sly streak, but they try to tread just light enough so as not to cause great offense or harm.

NOTES: Usually covered by clothing, they lack the scales on their upper arms that Au Ra typically have and bear several scars. Their hair reaches the end of their back. At rest, their spiky tail reaches the middle of their calves.

LIKES: Adventuring, traveling, places high off the ground, the color blue, witty people, chat over drinks, a good spar, good ale, flavorful food

DISLIKES: Staying in one place for too long, unseasoned food, a lack of work, a lack of purpose, the cruel and unjust, making promises they can't keep

Lore

Bits and Pieces of Siban's Past

A ghost stalks the mind.
Siban circles, walking in its shadow.

Siban hails from the Kha tribe, a Xaela tribe known for residing along the outskirts of the Azim Steppe and connecting with a variety of other peoples and their cultures. They were born with mixed ancestry of Xaela and Hyur, traces of either scattered across the star.

They—as well as their younger brother Jelme—only knew their father growing up, with their mother passing early on into both of their lives. Neither of them would ever be able to learn much about the real her, with all that remains being stories of her from mother, to traveling merchant, and to the gifts that she would bring home to her children from her travels.

When relatives would visit from overseas, they would bring grand tales of adventure in a variety of places across their vast star, unknown to young Siban and captivating them in an instant. The weight of the siblings' mother's death always seemed to linger when family spoke to her children, but despite the gloom, Siban would remain inspired and determined to one day set out from home like their mother once did. They hoped to see what so fascinated her about the world that she left behind too soon.

Tens of steps are taken, counted meticulously.
The path ahead still blurs.

At sixteen summers, with their father's permission, Siban alone would travel to Eorzea. Their destination: the Chocobo Forest of the Dravanian Forelands, where their dear maternal aunt, Cassandra, lived in a remote cottage. She awaited her beloved nibling's arrival in Tailfeather, ready to train them further in their polearm proficiency and nurturing their adventurous spirit.

They would shadow Cassandra for years as she took on the work of what a current-day adventurer would do. From low-stakes cullings of monsters, to following into dungeons to rescue wayward adventurers, to simple escort or delivery missions, Siban gained a wide breadth of experience under their belt by the time they were an adult.

Cassandra would eventually choose to retire in later years, wanting to spend the remainder of her middle-aged life in peace and simplicity. To repay their aunt as well as have means to sate their own wanderlust, Siban chose to continue their work independently. The title of adventurer was especially needed in the wake of the Seventh Umbral Calamity, leaving them no shortage of ways to provide others a helping hand. What gil did manage to come in was utilized sparingly for themself, otherwise set aside to support their aunt in retirement.

"...I will ask you anyway.
Will you let me lead as well as follow?"

Far in the future would come Siban's twenty-seventh nameday. They expected it to come and go as it so often did: as a dull, lazy day if not saddled with a job. It would not be unlike the ordinary days that came before it, yet would ring hollower due to the occasion. They expected to check for work or family missives, to visit their aunt, to have a nice drink, to find someone about as nice to spend the night with...

They scratched the itch of restlessness, aimlessness unchanged, and that was it. The sun would come up the next morning. Siban would be long gone.

In every other world, this would remain true.

Not in this one.

Hooks

Potential points of interaction, Always open to plotting

Frequenter of the Forelands:

  • Siban can most regularly be found in the Dravanian Forelands. Their most public appearances are within the settlement of Tailfeather, where they may be found stocking up on supplies, reporting to Marcechamp, or merely resting before venturing further out into the Chocobo Forest. They have a longstanding reputation of being difficult to keep around for long-term work, but none seem to deny that they are efficient and act with due discretion when a job is in their hands.

Central Aetheryte in Mor Dhona:

  • Traveler and adventurer tend to go hand in hand. Siban frequents Revenant's Toll less than any part of the Forelands, but spends a significant amount of time there due to its aetheryte's reasonable proximity to some city-states, and vital Coerthan aetherytes that Siban can use to get to Tailfeather via land. Jobs steadily come through here as well, but with the usual caveat that they are difficult to get a read on despite their efficiency.

Budget-Friendly Adventurer:

  • Siban will do a variety of things big or small to fund themself and their whims. They are most experienced with bodyguard or rescue missions, but will do most jobs so long as it's not grossly dishonorable. Non-traditional payment may be accepted under the right circumstances, with negotiations to be discussed in person at a public location - as listed in any of their adverts. The description is as vague as it sounds, but for those short on funds or standard rewards, it might be worth considering.

Biased Recommendation:

  • Within Tailfeather specifically, Siban has especially been recommended by a certain middle-aged Hyuran woman who drifts in and out of Tailfeather. Though a lance is always at the ready for her, she much prefers cheer and chatter with the locals. She is rumored to live in a remote cottage in the nearby Chocobo Forest. She is known for being the maternal aunt of Siban, making her recommendation clearly biased.

High Off the Ground:

  • Siban may be found idling or even taking naps on ledges and roofs, lance always nearby. For the most unconventional of situations, they can sometimes even be found in trees, in makeshift hammocks or branches if they're deemed sturdy enough. They tend to be picky and try to choose locations that are most likely to be overlooked by people filtering in and out of areas. However, it is not a foolproof plan against the observant or just chance itself.

Maintenance Requests:

  • When needed, Siban will call upon the finer craftspeople of the star to touch up on or perform hefty repairs of their gear. While they might not be able to always tip handsomely, they always pay fair if not above market rates for a service.

  • They may even go so far as to commission custom pieces if they have funds to splurge! If not after gear, they certainly would never say no to new rings, hornpieces, or other elegant accessories.

In Search of Bouquets:

  • Infrequently, Siban will venture to locations with one goal in mind: visit renown local florists in search of the highest quality blue flowers for a simple bouquet. They have never budged on blue in their visits, but every now and then, their eyes linger on red flowers, especially orchids, far longer than ever intended, as if they might waver.

Elusive Patient:

  • Siban has often needed medical care with the danger they get into. They could easily be found in the wild by good samaritans with medical expertise, or they themself could take initiative and go to local clinics. They are difficult to keep resting in bed if they're in any condition that isn't dying, but they'll never recover if they keep straining. Perhaps they just need a nudge in the right direction.

A Simple Night at the Bar:

  • Not every interaction needs to be planned in-depth. Sometimes, it's fun to just see what happens if you put two people in a room. Sometimes, two people can just meet within the hospitable walls of a tavern abuzz with voices, sat at a well-stocked bar. Siban is always willing to strike up conversation with those nearby when equipped with a cup of ale. They tend to sip alcohol meagerly and politely to maintain a level head but, occasionally, they overindulge.

Out of Character

The writer and their guidelines

Guidelines:

  • 21+ writers minimum, please.

  • IC =/= OOC. Please tell me directly if there's an issue!

  • OOC, earnestly try to use they/them/theirs, such as in narration.

  • IC, your character can assume whatever they want, as Siban is cagey about gender stuff.

  • I mainly use Discord for RP, but I'm experimenting with in-game RP again.

  • I try to match post length. I am by default more concise/less descriptive when it comes to in-game RP, though, because of the chat limitations. Not as fun for me otherwise!

  • Most themes are welcome with discussion. I will treat sensitive subject matter seriously, critically, and with care. I expect others to do the same!

Themes:

Happy to Write:

  • Anything related to gender and sexuality

  • Adventure

  • Exploration

  • Slice of Life

  • Mature themes

  • Dark themes, written respectfully

Ask First:

  • Romance

  • Injury

  • Any criminal connections or activity

  • Infidelity/Cheating in backstories

Hard Limits:

  • Permadeath

  • Infidelity/Cheating as a plotline

  • "Half-breed"-like terminology

Sea | They/She | 28

  • DISCORD: seacchi

  • RPHUB: Here!

  • TIMEZONE: PST/GMT-8 (DST-dependent)

  • AVAILABILITY: Inconsistent schedule, but I'm usually pretty flexible! No late night Wednesdays or early Thursdays.

  • MSQ PROGRESS: 7.5

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Background is by Fabrizio Conti on Unsplash.
OOC icon is Melffy Rabby from Yugioh.

Connections

Siban's meaningful bonds and encounters

Ramlethal White

"Nothing, Nothing at All"

Siban's endless source of warmth, all while not being theirs at all. The pair clicked at an ordinary Shirogane bar on an early winter night. They shared an indirect kiss on the rim of a shot glass. Gloves were stripped, baring spotless skin and scales. The world narrowed, its confines limited to their shared table. Then, it expanded, as if endless. It followed their clumsy steps through both quiet and busy streets. It reached the rooftops, ready to burn into the heavens itself like stars. It soon closed in a room with only them in it. In any other world, the early winter night known as Siban's nameday would be a hollow affair. After the one they spent with Ram... Not in this one.

Cassandra Bell

Beloved Aunt (NPC)

Siban's aunt from their mother's side, rumored to live in a remote cottage within the Chocobo Forest. She can be found filtering in and out of Tailfeather with a sturdy lance strapped to her back and a bundle of fresh fish in hand. She adores Siban, usually recommending them for any potential work she catches wind of despite the obvious bias. Siban returns the adoration in the muted and private way that they do, usually in the form of fancy gifts or long visits. Though Siban perceives it to be burdensome, they would likely to turn to her first if they need help with anything.

N'vheo Tia

Old Friend, Old Flame

Years ago, Siban met N'vheo through a visit to his mentor's shop. The two got along easily at surface level, with more time spent together leading to a strong foundation of trust and care. Young and foolish, the pair impulsively entered a relationship with this closeness, where they found they had irreconcilable differences that led to a painful separation. Despite everything, the foundation of trust and care did not fully fade. Following N'vheo's inheritance of the shop, Siban remains a loyal customer, often helps him out for free, and wishes for nothing but sunny days ahead of him.

W'rusah Nunh

Friend from the Forelands

Siban met W'rusah by chance within Tailfeather, him spotting Siban perched atop a roof like a resting bird. Both frequent the Forelands and are in good standing with Marcechamp, but shared locale does not a trusted bond make. They intuited early on the man had a good heart, but one overly burdened by his past. To try and ease it, they have offered a horn and the space to exist without any masks or scripts. He has returned the favor in droves, with Siban surprising even themself how much they have confided, relied upon, and promised him their wholehearted support.