Paint with all the colours of the wind...
A free-spirited Hrothgal adventuring across the world while keeping a visual guide of all she sees.
Basics
■ PRONUNCIATION: oo-p-aa-LAA vid-UTE
■ NICKNAMES: Pala
■ RACE & CLAN: Xbr’aal
■ GENDER: AFAB Non-Binary, Genderfluid
■ APPARENT AGE: 18
■ ACTUAL AGE: 21
■ NAMEDAY: 31st Day of the 5th Umbral Moon
■ ORIENTATION: Demisexual, Bisexual, Polyamorous
■ MARITAL STATUS: Single
■ NATIONALITY: Turali
■ CITIZENSHIP: Turali, Ul'dahn
■ FAMILY: TBD
■ RESIDENCE: Lake Toari, Xak Tural; the Goblet, Ul'dah
■ OCCUPATION: Artist, Performer
■ PATRON DEITY: TBD
■ HEIGHT & WEIGHT: 5'3" (160.02cm)/142 ponze (64.41kg)
■ ALIGNMENT: Chaotic Good
Physical Appearance
■ EYES: Bright Aquamarine
■ HAIR: White
■ SKIN: Lightly Tanned
■ FUR: White
■ BUILD: Petite, Lithe, Athletic, Boyish
■ VOICE: Alto, Melodic
■ BEARING: Animated, Confident, Lithe
■ LATERALITY: Ambidextrous
■ SCARS: None
■ MARKINGS: Leopard Spots
■ STYLE: Functional & Stylish
Psychological Information
A bubbly and optimistic artist, Upala radiates positivity and enthusiasm, infusing every interaction with joy and excitement. Raised in a deeply communal village, her energetic personality naturally draws people in, making her a magnet for social gatherings - even if her inherent touch-positivity and habit of platonic snuggling occasionally cause cultural misunderstandings. She possesses a boundless imagination and a zest for life, viewing challenges as opportunities for growth and creativity. This optimism is central to her resilience, allowing her to bounce back from setbacks with a smile. It is paired with tactless, clinical honesty; she simply does not lie, addressing the world and its unusual facts with an innocence as refreshing as it is blunt.In her daily life as an emissary and creator, she thrives in environments where she can freely express her creativity and connect with others. She uses her charisma to inspire and uplift those around her, whether through her unique aetheric paintings or her vibrant interactions. While her unwavering belief in people's goodness translates into deeply human work, it also leaves her rather romantically oblivious. Having long believed her "runt" status made her unsuited for a mate, she frequently misses flirtation unless it is impossibly direct—though recent bonds are slowly changing this. Despite the inherent challenges of navigating Eorzea's complex social web, her optimistic outlook and bubbly nature help her stay on a positive trajectory, finding joy in both the process and the results of her endeavours.
Vocal Information
Their melodic voice often goes unnoticed, except when they're singing. Its alto tones, blended with a hint of tenor, soothe many, especially when they're not in an excitable state.The tonal qualities of their voice, reflecting their earnestness and concern, often lead to a peculiar phenomenon. People, almost instinctively, trust them, opening up and revealing their innermost thoughts and feelings far sooner than they would with others.
Personal Information
■ PROFESSION: Artist, Performer
■ HOBBIES: Acrobatics, Acting, Astrology, Philosophising, Reading, Research, Art Appreciation, Painting, Music (Appreciation, Writing), Singing, Dancing, Storytelling, Jewelcrafting, Weaving, Woodworking, Writing
■ LANGUAGES: Eorzean, Turalan
■ RELIGION: TBD
■ RESIDENCE: The Goblet, Ul'dah
■ BIRTHPLACE: Lake Toari, Xak Tural
■ FEARS: Darkness, Captivity
■ Weaponry: 1H Swords, Chakrams, Magicked Brushes, Nouliths
Mannerisms
extroverted / introverted / in between
disorganised / organised / 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 between
Mannerisms
● Favoured alcoholic beverage: Fruity Cocktails
● Favoured food: Chocolate
● Favoured weather or season: Thunderstorms
● Favoured colour: Darkwood Green
● Other Favourites: Music, cooking, rolanberry mead● Least favourite drink: Lemonade
● Least favourite food: Lemons
● Least favourite weather or season: Winter
● Least favourite colour: Orange
Basic Stats
● High: Dexterity, Charisma, Intelligence
● Above Average: Stamina, Perception, Wits
● Average: Appearance
● Low: Manipulation, Strength
Aetheric Stats
● Mastery: Aetherology, Esoterica, Pictomancy
● Expert: Conjury, Cosmology, Kriegstanz, Thaumaturgy
● Average: Astrology, Archanima
● Novice: Dark Arts, Occult
Weapon Stats
● Mastery: Fencing, Painting
● Expert: Chakrams, Daggers, Hand-to-Hand
● Average: Bows, Firearms
● Novice: Axes, Heavy Swords, Lances, Scythes
Combat-Related Stats
● High: Melee, Ranged Weapons
● Above Average: Martial Arts, Thrown Weapons
● Average: Archery, Stealth, Survival
● Low: Brawl, Intimidation
Combative Abilities
● Accelerated Precognition: While there are more uses for such than combat, their mind can see most paths and outcomes for the world around them. Far from perfect out-of-combat, it gives them something of an edge during a fight.
● Prowess: Using her aether, she can hone her accuracy, striking consistently, even against more formidable opponents.
● Ability: Description
Non-Combat Stats
● High: Awareness, Empathy, Expression
● Above Average: Alertness, Crafts, Investigation, Meditation, Science
● Average: Leadership, Medicine, Research, Subterfuge
● Low: Magitek, Politics, Seduction, Streetwise
Non-Combative Abilities
● Psychometric Flashback: Places or objects heavily imbued by aether or emotion can trigger brief flashbacks to something that occurred at the location or happened to the object. Most of the time, it's the most recent event. However, that's not always the case.
● Precognition (General): Usually in the form of dreams, they can catch glimpses of the future. These flashes are typically about things about to transpire. Such visions don't go much further than a year or so into the future.
While extremely vivid, these dreams are difficult to understand, as they don't immediately reveal all the necessary information. A form of trance allows them to be recalled with increasing clarity as the event approaches.
However, there's rarely perfect clarity to these visions.
OOC C ombat Preferences
Here are some basic thoughts on different combat methods throughout the XIV RP community!
✔ Contested Rolls: Flat /random between contested parties, highest roll 'wins'. Critical failures are 50 or below, while critical successes are 950 and above.
✔✔ d20 Based Systems: Everyone and everything has a target difficulty that must be reached to succeed.
✔✔ d10 Based Systems: As above, however, 10s are considered an additional level of success.
؟؟ Designated Personal Systems: Any combat system aside from the listed systems, typically designed by a player or an FC/LS.
؟؟؟ Free-form/Honour System: Non-roll based combat, typically runs off of the honour system.
Organisations
■ Name: Rank
■ Name: Rank
■ Name: Rank
Common Rumours
■ "Upala's Eorzean is impeccable, but I've not heard the rhythm used all that often. I believe it's from somewhere in the New World." — Momodi■ "Some say they walked away from a drinking contest in Tuliyollal with a hundred thousand gil in Pel after drinking a Pureblood under the table." — Rumourmonger■ "They don't just paint - they use their tail-tuft to weave pure aether into the air. Saw them conjure an ice bowl out of nothing to carry leftovers." — Rumourmonger■ "Upala is actively seeking Eorzeans interested in visiting Tural. If you need a guide to Tuliyollal or Shaaloani - or want to negotiate trade with the Pelupelu - they are your point of contact." — Rumourmonger
Uncommon Rumours
■ "You know Cactus Jack? The gruff, scarred lawman? Word is the little Xbr'aal completely softened him... and then he drank something that turned him into a massive white tiger just to match them." — Rumourmonger■ "They claim they're just a friendly runt, but they seem to have half the city's felines and vagabonds trailing after them like they're a queen." — Rumourmonger■ "Cooking is how Upala shows affection. They are always looking to share authentic Xbr'aal tamales, nopales, or 'barreltender' brew in exchange for learning about Eorzean cuisine." — Rumourmonger
Rare Rumours
■ "Taught by a Sharlayan mentor at a young age, Upala paints with their tail using raw aether. Mages, scholars, and fellow artists might be drawn to their highly unusual, self-expressing casting methods." — Rumourmonger■ "Upala struggles with Eorzean modesty, idioms, and social politics. They are a walking culture shock who frequently needs a patient friend to explain why they can't just take wet clothes off in the middle of a city street." — Rumourmonger■ "Rumour." — Rumourmonger
Restricted Rumours
■ "Rumour." — Rumourmonger■ "Rumour." — Rumourmonger■ "Rumour." — Rumourmonger
Out of Character
Player Information
There is much information on this character carrd, but it is not completely comprehensive. There are chunks of backstories that are left intentionally vague so that details can be later added as developed through creative writing or role-play revelation. Feel free to use Common or Uncommon rumours freely; if you want to use a Rare Rumour as a plot hook or to spark RP, I ask that you send me a tell first to ensure it's alright.Lore Adherence
Everything concerning this character that has not been confirmed by in-game lore should be taken with a grain of salt. Anything that has had to be changed because of lore shifting will be noted below.■ No changes. Been pretty dead on with lore predictions.
Out of Character
Character Concepts
Happy-go-lucky artist/performer just starting their Hero's Journey.Contact
■ In-Game: Upala Vidyut@Mateus
■ LL Code: Fulcrum-WTF
■ Discord: Available upon request
■ F-list: Available upon requestCredits
The following is only partially comprehensive but contains general credits for the outline of this carrd layout.■ Original template by Bancroft Gairn.
■ Adapted by Xheja Rajhera.
■ Expanded bits by Lucaell Tareth'eian.
■ Various formatting inspired by Odette Saoirse & others.
