Info
basics
Name: Aki KuroganeAge: 45 (at the beginning of ARR)Pronouns: he/him (he/she in Endwalker)Sexuality: Gay (broad term)Relationship Status: Complicated!Occupation: Frontline Medic/All-around Healer (Scholar - later a mix with Astrologian)Languages:
Eorzean (fluent)
Doman Dialect of Auri Language (native speaker)
Hingashi (fluent)
Northern Veenan + Veenan (mostly fluent)*
(Later receives the Echo -- Not WOL)*(Northern Veenan for all intents and purposes is similar to Russian; Veenan is a Scandinavian language, if not another Nordic language as said in canon)
Physical Appearance
Height: 7' fulmEyes: Green eyes with a lighter green limbal ring only in his left eye. His right eye is a prosthetic he wears most of the time, having lost the eye in his childhood.Hair: Red/Auburn hair with a lot of grey streaks throughout, primarily centering around his temples.Build: Tall and around 'average' of someone who keeps in shape (not toned), but strong enough to easily carry the injured when needed.Voice: Sounds similar to Blaidd from Elden Ring!Notable Features: Right eye is a prosthetic, not initially noticeable - it does not glow. Mole on the right side of his face, near the edge of his jaw near his mouth (not on model). He also has some wrinkles on his face, he's not a spring chicken. Private one: Scion eye symbol tattooed on his lower back.
Personality
Perhaps seen as a stick-in-the-mud to the more free-spirited, Aki tries to keep himself as grounded as one can while following the example set forth by the Scions.Don't let it fool you! By most standards he's still a bit out there, often risking his own health for the sake of others.He sticks to his morals and can be a bit overbearing with his concern for others, though snappy (and perhaps catty) with certain people if they really irritate and upset him. This is a hard point to reach, he's a pretty calm person and is more likely just going to react tired/exhausted than mad.
Background
Born in Sui-no-Sato, Aki's parents decided they should move when he was about eight. Before that could happen, he lost his right eye from running around his parents' shop (they were leatherworkers and blacksmiths), hitting his head just right on the corner of a counter.While still adjusting to living with one eye, Aki and his parents moved to La Noscea, settling just outside the Rainforest Gully, which he regularly explored during his childhood. Early on he went fishing with his mom and it became a lifelong hobby, filling what little free time he has. Despite his love of nature, he was also a bookworm, constantly consuming what knowledge he could and practicing different languages to his best ability with his parents. They weren't scholars by any means, but they taught what they knew.As an older teen, he traveled to Limsa to study as an Arcanist, practicing for multiple years before settling into the specialty of Scholar at twenty-two. His travels continued across Eorzea, filling in wherever needed. He has a close bond with his fairy, still working closely with her, often spending time with her outside of necessary times. Around age 26 he experienced the Echo, but his does not center on memory heavily, rather upon touch he can sense where someone's pain is, as it feels like a pressure upon his own (he does not feel the pain). He worked as a mentor/teacher/chaperone since age thirty-two for a long time with the guild before the Calamity, eventually getting involved in the conflict at age 40 - in proximity to the Scions and in turn, Warrior(s) of Light.Afterward, he began to work more closely with the Scions and Grand Companies, not committing to a specific one, but spends most of his time in Ul'dah. He has a pretty good connection to Raubahn. (Otherwise pretty mobile across the realm!)
(All Pre-ARR)
Misc.
Old man hobbies! Botany and fishing are his favoritesAllergic to peanutsExtreme lightweight. He doesn't drink muchReally bad with the cold, he prefers warm weather"I'm probably nonbinary but I have a job so idrc about that rn"Can breathe underwater! (Even before Stormblood)
Hooks, etc.
✦ Ear to the Ground:
While not drinking much himself, he hangs around taverns and bars to get a good read on the environment of the place he's in. It's not uncommon for him to be approached or to approach others for casual conversation. Did you see those guys in the center of town earlier?✦ Medkit:
Despite your background (figuratively and literally), his job comes first. If you're hurting, he'll jump in or give his input, wanted or not. No, gunpowder cannot be used to cauterize a wound.✦ ✦ What About Morals?:
On rare occasions will he properly talk about his ideals and morals in a candid manner to strangers, usually many drinks in or when very upset. You buying another round?✦ ✦ Fisticuffs:
Actual violence is slow for Aki, more of a last resort and defense than the instigator. If pushed too far (this take a lot) he may strike first, but more likely will just threaten and not follow through. What could you possibly do to cause that?(✦ - common)
(✦✦ - rare)
About me!
Hi! I'm Bruce (he/they/she)! I'm 21!I don't rp with those under 18, I'm really just not comfortable with it, so please respect that :)I'm a full-time college student right now, so I'm somewhat busy and my schedule does vary depending on what's going on. I may occasionally talk about it because I love what I'm studying (History!!)Walkups and tells are great! I'm down with whatever level of planning you haveIC does not equal OOC. Conflict and fights are fun to write in character, and are not a personal attack. If our characters don't get along, I think that can be really fun! If I ever make you uncomfortable please tell me. I'll do the same if it happens.Please don't jump into ERP without saying anything else. Romance is fine, but not what I'm looking for exclusively, that would be much more long-term thing. Mature themes are fine! I have no issue with that kind of content. (I have mare and mods -- minimal -- but my computer is somewhat unstable, therefore its usually off.)No lore breaking, please. I'm not done with the MSQ currently (just reached post-patch Endwalker so if I mess up on canon please correct me, but (if possible) spoiler free. I'd love to know more :)The only place I'm active on is bluesky (lamentingpat). I'm hesitant to give out my discord, so if we're friended/have rped a lot, just ask! Again, my mare is finicky. I play on an Apple laptop with just a touchpad that somehow manages to run FFXIV.