Kieren Garazuki

## **General Characteristics**

**Name:** Kirok'a Garazuki

**Appearance:** Standing at 5 Fulms and 8 Ilms, Kirok'a is regarded as relatively tall, for a male Miqo'te, who are quite average by nature. He has jet black hair that has been spiked in a backwards fashion, with white, slightly tanned skin. His face contains the markings of a Miqo'te that cover under his eyes - up to his eyebrows. He has a beard which covers his entire jawline, and the traditional cat ears of a Miqo'te.

It has also been noted that Kirok'a walks with a limp constantly, due to a large leg wound that hasn't fully healed. However this wound does not seemingly effect his combat prowess. He also has a missing left eye, and crackles of electricity can be seen arcing off of him from time to time.

**Other Names:** Kieren, Korvesh.

## **Personal Characteristics**

**Nameday:** 6th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon

**Primary Objective:** Kirok'a is always looking to better himself in combat, learning new weapon proficiencies and combat techniques.

**Secondary Objectives:** None.

**Desires:** Be able to grow stronger in combat, learning about the various different techniques used in fighting.

**Secrets:** Kirok'a tends to avoid talking about his past, making his secrets unknown. He will only talk about his past with people he trusts, cares about, or both.

**Quirks:**Kirok'a is a very forward individual, which matches well with his fighting style. He doesn’t hesitate to make his opinion known, even if it’s an unpopular one. It is known that as Kieren get’s angrier, his voice deepens significantly, to an almost growl-like manner.

## **Mental Characteristics**

**Known Languages:** Eorzean and Hingan

**Lures:** Kirok'a is drawn to a good fight, regardless of the circumstances.

**Savvies:** Kirok'a has a rather incredible ability to learn. He can pick up on anything he is interested in with relative ease.

**Ineptities:** Although he accepts that magical ability is useful, he struggles to understand those who choose not to study the way of more direct combat.

**Temperament:** Kirok'a has a very forward, slightly sarcastic demeanor about him. Whilst at times it can seem that he is being aggressive, this is not the case and is simply a part of his forward nature.

**Hobbies:** Training, Studying weapon proficiencies.

## **Intellectual Characteristics**

**Logical - Mathematical:** Kieren relies heavily on logic when it comes to decision making. He will blindly go with gut feeling over calculated response.

**Spatial:** Kirok'a is quite imaginative, however can struggle when it comes to specifics.

**Linguistic:** Kirok'a is well spoken, but struggles to write well.

**Bodily-Kinesthetic:** Kirok'a is remarkably strong, as a result of his training and warrior-like nature.

**Musical:** Kirok'a can appreciate good music, and is considering playing in the future.

**Interpersonal:** Kirok'a often involves himself in conversations that he isn’t necessarily involved in.

**Intrapersonal:** Although Kirok'a knows that he wishes to better himself in combat, he rarely acknowledges further opportunities than that.

**Naturalistic:** Kirok'a pays little attention to his surroundings, unless in the heat of battle.

**Existential:** Kirok'a has some knowledge in the method of teleportation, however has little or no knowledge in other fields.

## **Philosophical Characteristics**

**Morality:** Kirok'a doesn't have much of a moral code. He believes that everything happens for a reason and that if something needs to be done, it simply must be so.

**Perception:** Kirok'a is overly optimistic, thoroughly believing everything will work out. However in cases where things do not work out, he becomes distraught and angry.

**Deity:** None

**Superstitions:** None

**Virtues:** Kirok'a exhibits a strong sense of honor. He will be respectful to his opponent in victory, and gracious in defeat (when he calms down).

## **Supernatural Characteristics**

**Ability:** Kirok'a is capable of pulling off basic healing and defensive magic. The majority of Kieren’s defensive capability comes from his weapon technique.

**Strengths:** Kirok'a is trained as a Grandmaster at Arms, but is most proficient with a Katana.

**Weaknesses:** Kirok'a skill at range is rather lackluster.

**Special Ability:** Kirok'a has the ability to control and manipulate lightning. He utilizes this ability by imbuing any weapon he uses, giving them his signature lightning look. He is also capable of harnessing his lightning into an all-powerful strike.

Whilst the Lightning seems constant, it will only discharge from his body if he wills it. Kirok'a is able to direct his lightning to the apparel and weapon he uses, or even to specific limbs if he wishes to, causing a surge in one of his arms, for example.

It is worth noting that this electricity is so strong, the heat alone from it can sear flesh and set wood ablaze. As of recently, the Lightning aether inside him is building to dangerous levels, and even resulted in the loss of his eye.

## **Likes and Dislikes**

**Likes:** Combat, Whiskey, Calm environments, Relaxing activities.

**Dislikes:** Cowardly behaviour, Retreating.

## **Apparel**

**Equipment:** Kirok'a always carries his weapon with him, and even if he has to take it off, he always has it in his sight. The only exception to this is inside the "Stray Sheep" where he feels completely at ease.

**Wardrobe:** Kirok'a typically wears dark, almost sinister looking clothing and armour, but is not against changing things up regularly. The weaponry he uses also reflects this style.

## **Social Characteristics**

**Emotional Stability:** Kirok'a can seem aggressive or over enthusiastic when fighting. Out of fights however, he can be quite emotional at times. Unspoken secrets of his past can catch up to him.

Kirok'a could also be described as being "fuelled" by his anger, and it is known that when he is angry enough during combat, he enters a psychotic state of mind. The angrier he gets, the stronger he becomes, and the more intense his lightning becomes.

**Humor:** Kirok'a has quite crude humour, not hesitating to push the boundaries as far as jokes go, whether they be sexual, or inappropriate in another manner.

**Reputation:** Kirok'a is liked a lot because of his passion and loving nature, despite his forward manner.

**Status:** Single

## **School and Work**

**Education:** Kirok'a originally had a tutor who taught him in the way of the Katana, however nowadays it is known that he self teaches in the way of combat, supplementing his knowledge with that of the guilds of Eorzea.

**Study Habits:** Kirok'a learns through demonstration and instruction, not relying on books or other reading material to learn.

**Learning Type:** Kinesthetic (learning by doing)

**Occupation:** Adventurer

**Boss:** As an adventurer, Kirok'a is his own boss.

## **Immediate Connections**

**Immediate Family:** Adoptive Parents (both deceased) - Former Botanists.

**Close Relatives:** Unknown

**Distant Relatives:** Unknown

**Ancestors:** Unknown

**Allies:** Silver Valkyrie

**Enemies:** Anyone who stands in his way

**Followers:** Unknown

**Friends:** Mordred Ravenholme, Morgana Browne.

**Heroes:** Unknown

**Pets:** None

**Rivals:** None (That are still alive)

## **Physical Characteristics**

**Height:** 5'8"

**Weight:** 190 lbs (of muscle)

**Race/Clan:** Miqo'te, Keeper

**Skin Colour:** White, slightly tanned

**Hair Colour:** Jet black

**Hair Length:** Short

**Eye Colour:** Green

**Tail Length:** Medium length

**Tail Colour:** Black

**Scars:** Burn Scar around and inside his empty eye socket, a large scar to his leg that pulses with Lightning Aether, and a large scar to his lower torso, which also pulses lightning aether.

**Tattoos and Piercings:** Miqo'te markings

## **Health and Fitness**

**Addictions:** Kirok'a is a relatively common drinker, but it's never been an issue to him healthwise or otherwise.

**Handicaps:** Although his combat training means that Kirok'a is very fit, he is plagued by a nasty 7 inch scar on his right leg. This is Kirok'a first serious injury he has sustained, and despite the fact that it is healing, the shame he feels of being wounded lingers at times.

## **Sexual Characteristics**

**Gender:** Male

**Orientation:** Heterosexual

**Significant other:** None.

**Mindset:** Kirok'a is a highly monogamous individual.

## **Personality**

**Anima:** At heart, Kirok'a can be quite emotional when in a vulnerable state. This is due to his more loving nature outside of battle.

**Persona:** Kirok'a typically gives off a very forward and loud vibe.