The Runaway

As they say: those who shine the brightest
often burn the fastest

a miqo'te runaway living his life as a simple alchemist
and maybe looking for some revenge along the way

About

Mika's biggest pursuit in life is knowledge, and more importantly the power that inherently comes with it. Being gifted with the arcane arts since his earliest memories of childhood, Mika's fate was for him to be shaped and moulded into a powerful leader and a fiercely strong mage by none other than his own father. Alas, he had other ideas and wanted to regain control over his own destiny, sick and tired of being a puppet for other peoples desires and whims. After a certain tumultuous event within the tribe that left him scarred in more ways than one he set his plans into motion and disappeared into the night, leaving behind more than one disgruntled family member and a tribe that had always viewed him as the "black sheep".
Nowadays Mika has put all of that behind him, or so he'd lead you to believe if you happen upon the exceedingly rare opportunity to hear tales of his past or about where he once called home. But that power-hungry mindset instilled in him from a young age still remains - often throwing caution to the wind to obtain it - this time however he gets to make the choice on how to use it, revenge on those who have wronged him the most.

General information


Personality
*Mika's personality follows suit with the magic he often wields, icy. Generally Mika comes across as rather anti-social, preferring his own company over that of others and would 100% prefer to be reading a book instead of talking to you. If you do happen to catch his interest - depending on in what way and the situation at hand - the way he presents himself and his 'personality' can change either because of genuine intentions or in some way to try and manipulate people to his own benefit. He isn't one to personally take pleasure in random acts of cruelty or malice but also won't have many qualms with others who do, a majority of the time sticking to a "You don't interfere with my business, I don't interfere with yours." kind of mindset. That mindset and his desire for power and knowledge often leads to him gravitating towards the more unsavoury types - having already collected a handful of black market contacts and underground liaisons - which can often lead to him putting himself in harm's way to get what he wants.
If you are fortunate enough to gain his true affection, he is supportive and knowledgeable. He'll try to push people to be the best they can be and strive for things that may seem out of reach - especially those who are studious or willing to put in the hard work. On the other hand, he's more open with giving those he favours some playful sass and teasing; finding new and sometimes profound ways to see just how far he can push someone's buttons. *
Physique
Mika's physique is on the lithe side, with his below average height and lack of physical strength. Even so his lower half does hold more muscle/weight than the rest of his body. Saying that, his physique can vary depending how well he's sleeping/eating/looking after himself as he's prone to overwork, under sleep and under eat especially if he gets stuck into a job or research, etc. The muscles in his legs have built up the most as it's common for him to be running back and forth quite a bit when in need of work or if a job calls for it. Also prone to falling ill more often/more intensely down to a low immune system, which would then reflect on his physique.
Attire
Mika's attire more often than not includes clothes a bit too big for him, enjoying the bagginess and room to breathe. Pockets are always a plus and are featured on a majority of what he wears even if not in plain sight. Most of his outfits feature a high waist and/or a corset/cincher, boots and commonly a pair of fingerless gloves. He is known to wear loose shirts/blouses, and then the occasional tie (at his disdain) when the situation calls for it, likely business related. He isn't afraid to wear things deemed 'feminine' either, even using this to his advantage at times. Often seen with a pair of dark tinted-lens goggles either over his eyes or on his persons somewhere and has multiple piercings in his ears; though he swaps them around quite a lot, normally there is at least one significant earring that would contain his linkpearls. Most outfits consist of some type of shoe with heels due to his height, running in said heels being a common occurrence. Generally his outfits touch on the more simpler side, preferring not to over complicate things.


  • Occupation— Alchemist

  • Allignment— Chaotic Neutral

  • Orientation— Pansexual

  • Residence— "Couch hops" (Doesn't stay in one place for too long)


  • Gender— Male (he/him)

  • Age— Early-Mid Twenties

  • Nameday— 31st Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon

  • Height— 4 fulms, 8 ilms (4'8"/144.78 cm)

  • Race— Miqo'te, Seeker of the Sun with a dash of Keeper blood

  • Voice—Often sounds disinterested or bored (unless he's sassing you), can also reach a higher/more feminine range if warranted

  • Markings—Almost-white freckles litter his body, a nose scar and facial markings on his upper cheeks.

Likes & Dislikes

  • Magic

  • Reading

  • Potion crafting

  • Flowers / Flora

  • Peace and quiet

  • Milk / Cream dishes

  • Unwarranted cockiness

  • Being underestimated

  • Laziness

  • Deep bodies of water

  • Intrusive questions

  • Most vegetables

Hooks



A closer look . . .


*"These hands could hold the world but it will never be enough." *

⠀❅⠀⠀From deadly poisons to healing salves, untraceable explosives to remedies for just about every affliction; All of this and more can be cooked up by Mika if you can pay the price. Ordering from him guarantees a high quality product made from the freshest of ingredients, and - sometimes more importantly - zero questions asked. Though he has no public front and is hard to trace himself, if you know the right people and places, you'll be sure to hear of him one way or another.


⠀❅⠀⠀Like a moth to flame Mika is drawn to all things magical and aetherical. Whether it be ancient artefacts, myth-worthy ingredients or tomes filled with archaic spells, he yearns to get his hands on as much of it as he can. In a less materialistic way he is innately more tolerable of and interested in a person if they are a fellow mage or knowledgeable about magic and alchemy. He is always open to learning from others when it comes to his interests and genuinely enjoys both the act of learning and teaching in turn. Just be sure to keep an eye on anything that may have piqued his interest.

⠀❅⠀⠀Charred wanted posters featuring a blue haired Miqo'te, and an eerie group clad in burnt-leathers seems to crop up across most of the regions of Eorzea. Perhaps you've heard the whispers or pleas of bargain, seen the destruction they leave in their wake or even witnessed the ruthlessness first hand when an unlucky soul decides to refuse their questioning, or dare lie to them. They won't stop until they find him. It's your choice to try to help or hinder them.


⠀❅⠀⠀Sometimes you have to accept there's advantages to be gained in who you know more so than what you know and Mika is smart enough to often keep this in mind. Power can come in the shape of raw strength, numbers, financial or social standing, fame or infamy, the list goes on. If you have influence or power of some kind and Mika sees an opportunity to benefit in some way, it would be certain he'd try to stay in your good books... At least for awhile.