003 The Soldier
Clarissa Talbot
"If you aren't willing to act with conviction, then you're going to fail before you've even started."
Updated 3/22/2022
About Clarissa Talbot
Name: Clarissa Talbot
Race: Hyur (Highlander)
Gender: Female (she/her)
Homeland: Northern Abalathia
Age: 30
Nameday: 16th Sun of the 3rd Astral Moon
Height: 6'0"
Body Type: Athletic/Muscular, wider shoulders, long legs
Voice Type: Mezzo-soprano, smooth and dark
Aether Aura: Lightning Aspected; Uniform
Occupations: Soldier (Immortal Flames First Lieutenant), Independent mercenary contractor.
True Job Class: The Soldier (An agile skirmisher who delivers quick blows with a blade, then releases stored energy in a blast)
FFXIV Job Classes: Gladiator/Paladin, Samurai, Red Mage
Orientation: Bisexual (female leaning), Panromantic
Relationship: Open Polyamorous
Favorite Drink: Horizon Rye Whiskey
Personal
Clarissa is a Highlander Hyur with dirty blonde hair, striking green eyes, and a fit, toned body. Often noticed due to both her height and her appearance, often described as a strong, stoic beauty. While she is often one to stand silently while observing a situation, a unique presence, whether physical or aetherial, can easily draw her attention. Of course, when an interesting (or attractive) face makes themselves known, she's more than happy to oblige.
Clarissa is generally known as a perceptive person who always has an ear out for information and rumors. She prefers to be the one controlling the pace of a conversation, and is rarely afraid to speak her mind, even when it would come off as blunt or tactless. While earning her trust initially may be difficult, she is willing to stick up for those who she believes are truly good people.
Clarissa believes strongly in the strength of convictions, and a person's confidence in their beliefs, or lack thereof, can significantly influence her opinion. While she is never one to back down from combat, she's willing to attempt to defuse a tense situation with words. She possesses an unusually strong aethersense given her lack of proper training in aetherology. People with aetherical auras that are out of the ordinary in some way are the most often targets of her observation.
Having spent a significant portion of her life in various military or paramilitary organizations, Clarissa has, in her own words, "had the opportunity to appreciate a wide variety of different body types." She most prefers those who are athletic like her, as well as those who are confident and charismatic. She generally prefers relationships to be more casual, wanting to avoid long term complications that often come with dedicated relationships.
A less obvious part of Clarissa is her abnormal physiology. One thing that is quickly noticeable is her quick recovery from injury and toxins, especially alcohol. Her constitution is also abnormal, being able to perform heavy physical activity for an extended period of time. Her aether signature seems normal at first glace, but on observation, her corporeal aether is completely uniform throughout her whole body.
While raised with a very strict, no nonsense sort of attitude, Clarissa did eventually learn how to take time to relax, and now often makes jokes and expresses herself more around those she is comfortable with. Her desire for order is one thing that still remains strong, as she is quickly frustrated at those who interrupt safe and peaceful situations.
History
Clarissa's memories from beyond five years back are notably hazy, with no more than the broad strokes being clear. She remembers her sister, Natalie, and training with soldiers at the age of 17. After that, she joined a local defense force for some time before eventually leaving to travel.
While traveling, Clarissa met a group of friends that would later become some of her closest companions. They traveled together, having adventures and defeating great threats as a team. However, they eventually were separated after defeating a perilous foe, and when Clarissa's memory came to, she was alone.
Clarissa spent the next year wandering, her mind getting foggier and foggier, forgetting many things. After some time, she eventually made her way to Ul'dah, where she joined the Gladiator's guild, and then the Immortal Flames. She spent a few years with them, assisting in multiple major operations and advancing in rank befitting her experience. One day, she met one of her old friends, and memories came rushing back.
While no longer a full time member of the Immortal Flames, Clarissa remained in touch while she began traveling across the realm, honing her skills and attempting to locate other lost friends. Often she takes time to speak to those that remind her of those friends, in hopes that those similarities will spark memories.
RP Hooks
The Soldier: As a high ranking Immortal Flames soldier who has assisted in nearly every major operation since the start of the Seventh Astral Era, anyone with a similar background would very likely recognize Clarissa.
Well Traveled: Having visited a wide variety of places in recent years, Clarissa has above average knowledge of the geography of Hydaelyn, and would be easily willing to share lore with any interested party.
A Lost Friend: A person with potential similarities to one of Clarissa's forgotten friends may pique her interest, especially if they share physical and/or job class similarities.
Aetheric Physiology: Those who have attuned aethersenses or otherwise good perception may notice some abnormalities that could warrant a question.
Dragons: Clarissa is oddly attentive to conversations that mention dragons, and quick to add things that often may seem slightly odd on closer inspection.
Therapy?: Clarissa has developed a minor reputation for being able to talk to people about uncomfortable subjects with a honest, level head. While not quite eager to offer such to anyone, an acquaintance can easily ask for help if they need it.
Looking for a Good Time: Often, Clarissa is out on the town just looking to relax. Feel free to say hi if you feel the same and want someone to chat with.
Secret?:
OOC
Timezone: PST Datacenter: Crystal Server: Mateus
Player is 21+, I don't have strict expectations from others, but please be aware of mature themes/content.
I'm not a majorly experienced roleplayer, but I have plenty of practice with character writing.
Feel free to DM with questions, I'm happy to answer any serious inquiries.
RP tag = Strictly in character unless using OOC tags.
I prefer open chat RP rather than RP in tells, but I can do either if desired.
I have no issues with ERP, but as the adage goes, "At least buy me dinner first." Spend some time chatting and building proper character relations before expecting significant intimacy.
Discord information available on request.