Tataru Taru Tataru Taru is a Lalafell , and the receptionist of the Waking Sands , the headquarters of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn , in " Final Fantasy XIV " . She is said to be a keen judge of character , which makes her suited for deciding who is allowed to enter the Scion ' s base . Profile . Appearance . Tataru is a Lalafell with lilac hair . Though she wears a variety of outfits her top is always predominately pink . Personality . Despite being skilled as a receptionist and bookkeeper , she often feels inferior to the other members of the Scions and attempts to learn various other professions , such as becoming a miner and arcanist , though these ventures are rarely successful . She is a skilled seamstress and has an affinity for performance , as she can be seen at various points practicing her juggling ( in a misguided goal to become a street performer ) as well as occasionally working as a singer in Ishgard ' s tavern , the Forgotten Knight . Wedge has a crush on her , and desires to someday win her heart , but she remains oblivious due to his shy nature . Story . Early life . Tataru was born into a formerly affluent family in Ul ' dah , who lost their fortune and became destitute when she was a small child . While working in one of Ul ' dah ' s stores as a teenager , she first met Minfilia Warde when the latter was shopping . Something about Tataru impressed Minfilia , and she recruited her to join the Path of the Twelve and , subsequently , the Scions of the Seventh Dawn . " Final Fantasy XIV : A Realm Reborn " . Tataru is first encountered in the Waking Sands . Later , when the Garlean Empire attacks the base , she is among those captured by Livia Sas Junius and taken to Castrum Centri . She is rescued by the adventurer and Biggs and Wedge , along with the other captured leaders of the Scions , after which she resumes her duties at the Waking Sands . When the Scions move their headquarters to the Rising Stones , located in the outpost of Revenant ' s Toll , Tataru accompanies them , continuing her duties at the new location . She takes on the profession of a miner to do her share in helping to pay for the rising costs of funding the Scions . Becoming frustrated at her self - perceived uselessness , she takes a leave of absence from her duties to train to be an Arcanist . She proves to be poorly adept for combat and after a brief moment of despondence , she cheers up , and resolves to create good luck charms for the rest of the Scions , deciding it would be her way of helping to protect them . This project causes her to miss the banquet in Ul ' dah , during which the majority of the other Scions are seemingly killed . Rescued from the traitorous Crystal Braves by Yugiri Mistwalker , she is the only Scion able to meet up with the adventurer and Alphinaud Leveilleur when they seek shelter at Camp Dragonhead . With the help of Lord Haurchefant , Tataru is allowed into Ishgard alongside the adventurer and Alphinaud as wards of House Fortemps . Shortly after arriving , she and Alphinaud are accused of heresy by overzealous knights , but is exonerated after the adventurer champions her in a trial by combat . Tataru gets a job at the Forgotten Knight , a tavern in the city , as it is a prime place to gather information . She keeps in contact with the various allies of the Scions , and passes information on between them and the adventurer . Her efforts to gather information on the whereabouts of the missing Scions bears fruit , as her coordination with Pipin Tarupin leads to them discovering the location of Y ' shtola . After Y ' shtola is recovered , Tataru presents her with a new outfit and staff that she had crafted for the occasion . After the defeat of Archbishop Thordan VII , she joins the adventurer and Alphinaud in visiting the grave of Lord Haurchefant , where they renew their promise to reunite with the rest of the Scions . Tataru continues to aid the Scions in their endeavors , moving between The Rising Stones and Ishgard as needed . She is one of the few Scion members who is told the truth about Minfilia ' s fate . She also gives Thancred and Alisaie new outfits , and has measurements taken of the Warrior of Light . Voice . Tataru is voiced by Carina Reeves in the English version of " Final Fantasy XIV : Heavensward " . Other Appearances . " Triple Triad " . Tataru appears alongside on " Triple Triad " cards in the version available via " Final Fantasy Portal App " . Etymology . Tataru ' s name is likely a reference to the Tarutaru , a race from " Final Fantasy XI " that bears some similarities to the Lalafell .