Stranded SurvivorThis is your seat, and this is your project. Now work, Florus, or else face the music.He's no stranger to such working conditions. It was the same back in Garlemald, and it's the same here in Eorzea at the Garlond Ironworks. Never mind the string of disasters he caused that led him, a petulant (and unreformed) Garlean, to work for this band of turncoats! Never mind the fact that these shackles are reasonable given what had happened. Florus simmers under any authority, but he's not stupid.So pretend it's just another 9 to 5. Keep your head low, smile more, be the model prisoner. And when the situation is known and a sense of security is reached, do whatever you can, Florus. Test the boundaries, identify vulnerabilities, exploit them while avoiding detection. You've been hacking your entire life, taking what's not meant for you, and if anyone finds out...well. The Alliance won't let you off so easily the second time.But some risks are worth taking. Time is running out, or maybe it's already too late? When his mind wanders to dark conclusions, Florus pulls himself out by thinking about his father and that shit he always used to say.You and me against the world, kid. You and me against the world.
Character OverviewFlorus is a selfish “normie” who’s perfectly content with the status quo, as long as he and his inner circle lead comfortable lives. Ostracized even within the Empire, he has trust issues and a bad attitude, never giving others the benefit of the doubt. While his body is frail, his mind is exceptionally sharp...when it’s not dealing with anxiety attacks. Left stranded after the fall of Ala Mhigo, a series of events involving auracite-hosted AI and Allagan artifacts have led him to the Garlond Ironworks, where he’s forced to work for the “greater good.” But maybe it’s just a matter of time before Florus sets off on his own again, with or without permission.
Summary
Age: 28
Race: Garlean / Thavnairian Midlander Hyur
Gender: Male
Birthplace: ?????
Occupation: Magitek Engineer
Talents: Magitek/AI/drone development, soulcraft, hacking
Family: Estranged from all except his Dad
Alignment: True Neutral
Sexuality: PansexualTraits
extroverted / introverted / in between
disorganized / organized / in between
close minded / open-minded / in between
calm / anxious / in between
disagreeable / agreeable / in between
cautious / reckless / in between
patient / impatient / in between
outspoken / reserved / in between
leader / follower / in between
empathetic / unemphatic / in between
optimistic / pessimistic / in between
traditional / modern / in between
hard-working / lazy / in between
cultured / un-cultured / in between
loyal / disloyal / in between
faithful / unfaithful / in betweenFlaws
moody | short-tempered | emotionally unstable | whiny
controlling | conceited | possessive | paranoid | liar
impatient | cowardly | bitter | selfish | power-hungry
greedy | lazy | judgmental | forgetful | impulsive
spiteful | stubborn | petty | unluckyStrengths
honest | trustworthy | thoughtful | caring | brave
patient | selfless | ambitious | tolerant | lucky
intelligent | confident | focused | humble | generous
merciful | observant | wise | clever | charming
cheerful | optimistic | decisive | adaptive | calm | loyal
Hooks
Unkempt shut-in, asshole genius
He makes a real effort to avoid face to face communication - his contempt for meetings and authority (when he can get away with it) knows no bounds. And yet, when it comes to magitek, he’s immensely talented...but is it worth stomaching his personality?Trash noodle
He’s physically frail thanks to a chain of terrible health choices (what’s sleep?). If he could subsist on meal replacements and coffee for the rest of his life, he would! Combine that with almost paralyzing levels of anxiety, and you got a recipe for disaster on your hands.Under the knife
From surgery to mechanical augmentation, Florus can treat your character without magic. However, one wonders how someone with such horrid health can give such professional care.All in the head
This Garlean mongrel lacks a third eye AND magical ability, and he’s awfully bitter about it. So he makes up for his lack of physical prowess through technical innovation. Need something hacked or want to consult an expert on soulcraft (and specifically, how it relates to AI)? He can help if you can convince him it's worth his time.Raging ego, huge coward
He doesn’t give a shit about Eorzeans and he’s not afraid to let you know that. But when push comes to shove, he’s quick to shut up and do whatever it takes to survive - others be damned.And doubt comes in
A lifetime of living as a second-class citizen in the Empire has left him plagued with self-hatred, and who better to take out his frustrations on than those “beneath” him? But by walking amongst Eorzeans, Florus finds his doubts confirmed. Empire propaganda is turned on its head.
OOCEyo! I'm Nutley. I've been roleplaying on and off for the past 10 years. Nowadays, I'm a game master for DnD and Pathfinder, and have been roleplaying in FF14 for about 2 years now! Anything goes - I'm eager to share stories!OOC banter and trust is important to me. I always prioritize the human behind the character, and part of that is (very slowly) getting to know you.I live in the PST time zone, and casually play around 9 to 11 pm on weekdays, and anytime on the weekends. Generally speaking, a lot of my rp happens between 4:30 pm PST to 8:00 pm PST. I pretty much only roleplay in-game, but feel free to ping me on tumblr or Discord (Nutley#8251) to get started!
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