Sven Ajaw
A gentle, kindhearted man, eager to experience life
Stats
Name: Sven Ajaw
Gender/Pronouns: Cis Male-He/Him/His
Race: Xbr'aal/Hrothgar
Age: 22
Orientation: Pansexual
Height: 6'11
Weight: He's sensitive about it
Nameday: 23rd Sun of the 2nd Astral moon
Occupation: Bouncer/Blacksmith/Hunter
Voiceclaim: Jackie Welles, Cyberpunk 2077
Background
Born the son of the chief of a moderately sized Xbr'aali tribe in Yak T'el, Sven's childhood was pretty normal at its outset. His tribe didn't participate in the typical practice of primogeniture, the selection of succeeding rulers instead decided by a council of elders close to the end of the current chief's life. But as Sven began to grow into his own, his body transitioning from boy to man, his biological imperative became clear to those around him.As with the Mamool Ja to the south, his people lived under the promise of destined rulers who appeared once every couple hundred years; those fated to lead their people into a prosperous future rife with prosperity. They were referred to by the term "Ajaw" and were denoted by specific scent markers that emerged as they transitioned from children to adults. When Sven presented with those signs, the council declared him their next leader, replacing his surname with their identifier and entrusting his training to his father, until he could be entrusted with the responsibility.As his dad grappled with the living reminder of his eventual loss of power taking his place beside him, eyes bright and ready to learn, he began to confide in alcohol. And as alcohol loosened his inhibitions and heightened his frustrations, Sven became the object of a newly formed propensity towards violence. His father locked him away the second he was able to, forcing him into a solitary hut at the edge of the village, and justifying it with the promise of a private, concentrated education. Every visit his father made promised pain and harrassment, all in a dedicated attempt to break Sven's spirit and force him to relinquish his newfound role.He was forbidden from any education past what he'd received as a child, had a complex block placed on his core, restricting his latent and considerable ability to channel, and was fed only once a day, during his father's visits. On his 18th birthday, as stagnant aether within him bubbled over, changing one of his yellow eyes to a pale blue, he let out a bone chilling roar that shook the entirety of his village. The ground of Yak T'el rocked as a bright beam of blue light leapt into the sky, illuminating a cloudless, moonless night as brightly as the day. When his people went to check on the source of the beam, all they found was Sven's hut, burned to cinders by azure flame.Sven ran as fast as he could towards dirigible landing to the north having survived the blast of his own making. There, he caught the first airship back to Tulliyolal, making it to the city and managing to secure a low paying job as a bouncer due to his size and fearsome appearance. Eventually, though, his father found out where he was, sending a detachment of soldiers to drag him back home. Luckily, his closest friend managed to get him on a ship about to leave the city, destined for the distant land of Eorzea. There, he embarked on his current journey, learning as much as he can about life to try and make up for his lack of knowledge about the world around him, all while helping as many people as possible.
Spotify playlist (heavy WIP) and Gposes :D
Hooks-Sven is an extremely talented blacksmith and armourer, learning and excelling in the crafts upon landing in Limsa. Need to complete a commission? In search of your dream armor, but unsure of where to start? He comes highly recommended from both Guildmasters, and has assorted flyers posted among the various city states.-Given his lineage and physical attributes, Sven excels at hunting! He has led multiple commission parties through dangerous territories in search of rare marks, always letting his client land the killing blow. He even assists the gleaners of Old Sharlayan should they need a particularly difficult to obtain specimen, meeting his deadlines no matter the obstacle, and always delivering his prey with a bright smile. Searching for something to put on your wall? In need of some fresh, hard to find meat for a new dish you're preparing? Eager to experience the thrill of the hunt without unnecessary danger? He advertises through the grand companies in Ul'dah, Limsa Lominsa, and Sharlayan, and shouldn't be too hard to find.-If you meet him early in his backstory, before he's driven from Tulliyolal, you can find him serving as a bouncer at a club! He's used to dealing with drunk patrons, so rest assured, you'd be in good hands should you bump into him and need an eager and attentive ear, a shoulder to cry on, or a simple walk home.-He's pretty hard to miss and can look rather out of place when he's lost. He's still getting used to life on the Eorzean continent, so if you notice a hulking cat wandering around an open market, crowded street, or back alley he probably shouldn't have gone down, chat him up! He'll always accept any help he is offered, even if he's a little afraid to ask for it, and you might find some excellent conversation by accident![Sven does have a WoL AU, should you desire to interact with that. I know it isn't most people's thing, but if you're interested, he's got some pretty cool lore! I love talking to people about their WoL's too, so feel free to chat me up about that, even if you have no interest in rping them ^^]
Da Rules 1. I do not kindly interact with people who adopt attitudes of transphobia, homophobia, racism, misogyny, and all the like. Be kind to people.2. IC≠OOC. I've made some amazing friends hanging out and roleplaying, and am absolutely in for making more, but it is very important to note that, while there are similarities between this character and myself, I am not him and he is not me.3. My primary goal in game isn't to rp normally. I'm a born yapper. I love to talk. If you don't want to roleplay and you just wanna chat me up, feel free! I'm usually afk doing something else, so having a convo to come back to when I get free moments is really good for keeping my scattered ass brain occupied. I do still love writing, but don't feel any pressure at all if that isn't your thing.3. I don't hand out my discord too readily anymore. If I make a pretty solid and instantaneous connection, I'm open to it, but otherwise, please don't expect to be able to contact me outside of the game. This varies by person, of course, but please don't feel bad if I don't offer it, or if I deny a request. Feel free to offer though, if the vibes feel right ^^4. Kimty.OOC info:
Age: 28
Pronouns: He/They
Availability: Depends! I work second shift, so I'm generally online after 1:00am EST, but I do raid a fair bit and get pretty busy. If I'm online, chances are I'm afk chilling, and will be willing to start up any kind of conversation, but I generally head to bed around 6:30/7:00am EST. I also remote into my home pc from work when I'm bored, so if you see my online during the day, feel free to still messge! I'll respond when I'm able.
