Yul Sanjaa
Walking through pain with a smile, a fishing pole, and a bow
AGE: 30s
RACE: Hyur Highlander
GENDER: Male
LANGUAGES: Common, AuRi
A Highlander with a gentle, warm smile travels the realm, often appearing naive and lost in thought. Though he moves through the world as an outsider, his heart yearns for a connection to his roots—a place he's never known but feels drawn to rediscover. He's a wanderer from nowhere, searching for the path that will lead him back to where he truly belongs.
Disclaimer: Someone reported my carrd link in my search info and got me banned for 3 days... FFXIV and their "Best Community Award" really popping off by their players reporting people's carrds. Stay safe yall. Using /c/ as a way of "If you know, you know" to add some extra shielding against future bans. Please understand my interest in roleplaying this character is story-driven first and the f-list is a sad consequence of this unfortunate event.
SHORT INTRODUCTION
He is a cheerful man with a life shaped by both pride and deception.Without any memory of his biological parents, he was found as a baby by the Oronir tribe, floating down a river in the Azim Steppe. His unfamiliar appearance and skin were strange to them, but despite this, they accepted him under special conditions and subjected him to intense, harsh training from a young age.His adoptive mother, while fiercely protective of him, struggled to shield his mind from the severity of the training. Though it was beyond abusive, she did whatever was necessary to ensure his survival, a choice she didn’t take pride in, but one that defined much of his life. As a result, he grew up to be unapologetic, cheerful, and seemingly immune to emotional pain.His hard work and remarkable skill with the bow made him a valued comrade in battle, pleasing the tribe and confirming their decision to take him in. He was blessed with an innate attunement to wind aether, allowing him to communicate easily with wind sprites and feel deeply connected to the natural world around him.After a fierce battle with outsiders during the last Naadam, his journey shifted towards seeking new knowledge. He traveled far and wide, meeting people from all walks of life, though he held a special respect for male fighters, having been taught most of what he knew by his Buduga brothers.Through numerous battles and life-altering decisions, his role within the Oronir changed, and he eventually retired from the tribe. For a time, his pride remained untouched, but something within him began to change. The celestial veil protecting the world, Etheirys, and his mind slowly crumbled. Old traumas from his past resurfaced and merged with his core, transforming him into a more tempered version of himself.Now, this Highlander seeks to understand the pain that everyone must endure, yet he continues to carry the cheerful spirit he cultivated through his former life.
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
HAIR: Well-maintained blond hair, swept back with a few bangs falling loosely in the front.
EYES: One eye is gold-yellow, the other a bright orange.
HEIGHT: 6'6.8"
BUILD: Muscular with big arms and defined abs. His arms and legs are covered in thick body hair, while his chest and torso are also hairy but less so. His thick legs give him speed and power, helping him generate momentum to shoot arrows with greater strength.
DISTINGUISHING MARKS: A tattoo on one side of his face, a few light scars on his back, and his striking mismatched eyes paired with a cheerful personality.
COMMON CLOTHING: He typically wears light, loose-fitting clothes or skin-tight clothes to allow for ease of movement, but switches to tighter eastern-style clothing for business. All styles are accented with Oronir yellow.
PERSONAL
PROFESSION: Fisher, Performer, War Bard, Beginner Alchemist
HOBBIES: Fishing, selling fishes, brewing
SEXUALITY: Homosexual
RELATIVES: Adoptive mother and some Xaela he considers “Brothers”
BIRTHPLACE: ??????????????????
RELATIONSHIPS
TRAITS
Extroverted / In between organized and disorganized / Open-minded / In between calm and anxious / Agreeable / In between patient and impatient / Outspoken / In between leader and follower / Empathetic / Optimistic / Traditional / Hard-working / In between cultured and uncultured / Loyal / Faithful
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SMOKING HABIT: never
DRUGS: never
ALCOHOL: frequently
RP HOOKS
FISHING ADVENTURE: He loves fishing in all ways possible and everything that is related to fishing. If the fish is harder to get or the properties are really special, he would be excited and even impatient to work into it. Exploring adventures to find new rare places is very close to his interest to find more rare fishes he can later use.
MARKETS: To continue using his arrows and build some Hingashian potions he knows how to do (Not a professional on it but really helpful) he needs to travel a lot and find new materials to fill his needs. Normally he ends up in really bad places to find the kind of poisons and materials he uses, because of this he would take people with him if possible to get those. Merchants and some shady markets would be part of his daily basis. In the same way, he spends a lot of time selling his fish since he is not an expert on it. He supports charity cases if they give good rewards not necessarily in Gil(IC), it could be a book, a story, special cultural items, and so on.
CULTURAL SHARE: He started wandering to learn more fighting styles and strengthen the culture of his tribe with all the knowledge he can get. The tribe recognized the importance of meeting other cultures and understanding their ways. Right now foreigners are welcome to spend time and work together, but they never know when that will end, it’s important to know how others develop. Learning new fighting styles, even if he is an archer/bard, is very interesting to him, the same way as listening to people and learning from them everything he can.
STORIES: He is a bard, and his inherent fighting style is supporting and using his arrows in the best way possible. He knows his songs are soothing and helpful in different ways for his partners, but he also knows knowing the cultural stories and achievements of each integrant is important to boost the effects of his voice. Any kind of story can help him to create new songs useful in battle and he would be willing to listen and share the ones he knows already.
CHALLENGE: Even when He looks really peaceful and friendly, he is always up for a challenge and his mood can change suddenly from friendly to violent depending on the situation. Fighting is a trigger for his rage. He is respectful and believes in honor. Tournaments, challenges, any kind of sport, drinking alcohol to see who will ‘die’ first, anything that can measure his physical properties.
HANG OUT: This blond guy loves going out with friends or comrades. He loves going to new places, any kind of bar, parties, and whatever can be enjoyed with others. He goes out by himself too, even when his personality is very alike to being sociable, he tends to go alone to a lot of places and do his activities by himself. Probably people can find him alone drinking and eating at a table without anyone around, that’s normal for him and he would be open to talking with whoever wants to talk to him.
OTHER: In general, he likes fighting, exploring, learning, sharing, and fishing. Whatever is inside those would be a very good way to grab his attention. From there he would be open to doing more things but would depend on the closeness the characters develop
RP HARDSHIPS
DISCLAIMER:
First and foremost, I want to emphasize that I fully understand, support, and celebrate all forms of gender expression. It’s important to note that my character’s views are part of his role within the story, and while we may share some traits, the beliefs mentioned below do not reflect my personal opinions. If at any point my character’s views upset or offend you, please don’t hesitate to reach out so we can discuss it. I support you and want to ensure that all players feel comfortable around me. If our characters can’t find common ground, that’s perfectly okay — we as players can still be friends and explore other stories that better suit your character.
GENDER IDENTITY AND EXPRESSION:
Yul comes from a culture where "toxic masculinity" has been the norm for a long time, affecting individuals regardless of their gender or sex. In his tribe, identities have traditionally been categorized as "Aggressive/Passive/Neutral" rather than being based on gender expression. However, after living in Eorzea and interacting with others, he has come to realize that gender identity is more complex. He is eager to learn, be open-minded, and show respect to others regarding their gender identity.
If your character is nonbinary or gender non-conforming, please note that Yul may struggle at times to interact appropriately. He may ask awkward or uncomfortable questions, which could unintentionally cause discomfort for both the characters and the players (though he has always been supportive of trans characters). This is part of his personal journey, and if you are open to exploring this development with him through roleplay, I would be honored. If not, and you prefer not to engage due to this, I completely understand and support your decision. We can still be friends and interact out of character.
OOC INFORMATION
Style
Since I’m still learning English, my writing can be a bit slow, and I find it difficult to keep up in large events. While I won’t rule out participating in bigger events, it’s challenging for me to follow long paragraphs with complex vocabulary. I enjoy well-written, tasteful texts and aim for the same in my own writing. I can produce detailed paragraphs when the group isn’t too large, but when it’s more than five people, I tend to shift to faster, more concise RP.I prefer a certain level of realism in my roleplay. For example, magic or magitek shouldn’t instantly solve every problem, wounds take time to heal properly (if they heal at all), and no character should be able to defeat 100 enemies effortlessly. My character doesn’t have unlimited Gil or aether to solve every issue. The balance of realism, even in a fantasy setting, makes the experience more enjoyable for me. I also like using dice rolls to guide actions and follow a logical progression. I appreciate story twists that still make sense, even if they’re unexpected.I understand that some people enjoy giving detailed descriptions or long internal monologues, which is fine with me, but it helps if you explain what’s happening clearly. Since my English skills are still developing, I can get confused easily, and I may ask you a lot of questions in private messages. Please be patient with me!
Themes
I’m open to almost any kind of theme, ranging from Comedy to Angst, and everything in between. I enjoy Slice of Life, Violence, Mystery, Romance, Adventure/Action, Mature/Dark themes, Relationships (friendships, enemies, family, teacher/student dynamics, work relationships), Antagonistic interactions, Supernatural elements, Tribal settings, and Erotica.For any RP, I need context—especially when characters are meeting or getting to know each other. Without that foundation, I find it hard to engage in more serious or private types of RP. I’m very open-minded and won’t judge anyone, but I also reserve the right to respectfully decline some requests. I highly encourage anyone interested in playing with this character or me to reach out with their ideas. Having a general outline of what we’re going to play helps. If things develop naturally, you won’t have any issues with me.
Availability
I raid on a semi-hardcore schedule, so I won’t be available during work hours or some evenings. However, I can RP during work hours with longer delays, or even brainstorm ideas for character development over Discord. I have a server dedicated to this, and I’m more than happy to meet and share ideas with others. This is one of the main reasons I started RPing (as well as to improve my English).I prefer to establish an in-game connection through RP before moving to Discord or other platforms, though there can be exceptions.
Miscellaneous
Code and Discord: Available upon request after some time knowing each other in-game.