Essentials

Background

Appearance

Psychology

History

Much of Kei's history is shrouded in uncertainty. It is somewhat well known that she began her public career as a small game hunter, moving through the Eorzean city-states and taking jobs for the grand companies and locals alike. When the Calamity struck fourteen years ago, Kei left Vylbrand to explore other parts of the broken land.By the time she was a young adult, she returned to La Noscea and began taking higher-rank work for the Maelstrom. Fading in and out of public view, at the head of various enterprises and working from the shadows, she eventually reemerged with the foundation of the Iron Company, a chartered Free Company of mercenaries that swiftly earned a small reputation.However, with the dissolution of the Iron Company, she once again finds herself wandering Eorzea, searching once more for a purpose.

Dawn Hawke

   Rival       A heroic alliance captain and knight of some renown, Kei has known Dawn since she was a bewildered newcomer arrived on the shores of Eorzea. Though not often at each other's sides, the two have grown in unexpected ways over the years.

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Jace

   Support       A mysterious and private former voidsend hunter of the Ossuary, Jace has lingered long in Kei's shadows, often springing forth to her aid only to sink once more into the background. Strange, then, seems the warmth with which Kei speaks of her, rare as it might be.

Alaric

   Ally       A old mercenary mindful of the next generation. Their paths first crossed when he joined Kei's tournament, hoping to use the prize money to provide relief for Ala Mhigans. They would later join forces helping a mutual friend - Dawn - reclaim their homeland, during which Alaric proved to be a reliable and likeminded soul.

Adalind

   Friend       A red mage floating around the periphery of Kei's fight club life for many years, the two built a connection sharing piecemeal advice until Dawn's journey homebound led them to fight at each other's side at last. Though fussy by Kei's standards, she can't help but admire her unfiltered desire to do good.

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Chihaya & Aurora

   Wards       Although these two turned out to technically be Dawn and Yehn's children, Kei considers herself something like an older sister to the pair, a position reinforced by Dawn's regular request to look after them.

Common Hooks

   Hunting       Kei's clothes, gear, movements, and (rarely) smells clue in other hunters to her profession. Feel free to ask about it and share some harrowing stories if you've got them!

   Doma       There's no getting around the fact that Kei's name and face hint at a far-eastern heritage. Feel free to ask about it, though such a tack might not carry you far on its own.

   Drinking Buddies       The simplest form of bonding. Got a drink and don't want to drink alone? Ask Kei to join you. Best case, you get a new drinking buddy. Worst case, a fist in the gut.

   You Stupid? Wanna die?       Picking a fight with Kei could be the start of a beautiful friendship, just don't expect to win, and be warned: this is a perilous course. If you don't manage to turn this into some kind of bonding experience by the end of the fight, you might find yourself on a shit list not easily escaped.

Uncommon Hooks

   Seeds of Change       Rumor has it that Kei's most recent ambitions involves restoring life to a once-dead forest.

Conversation Themes

Calm and Quiet Days

Hollow Light

M02

Wanderlust

Voice Claim

Combat Themes

Veiled in Black

Open the Curtain

Paradigm

Wildfire