gentleman, marksman, mercenary

Polite and reserved by default, it’s easy to forget this middle-aged Keeper is an expert in the subtle art of killing.Originally from Ul’dah, Teneb’ri lived in Ishgard throughout most of their young adulthood, their wealthy parents having sent them up to the Scholasticate in pursuit of some structure and order.And discipline they learned — just not in the way anyone expected.They're very selective about the contracts they take, making business much less lucrative these days than it was in their youth. An assassin is allowed to have scruples, after all; even if they’re the result of shame and regret.Ask them why they don’t quit the business, and they’ll handwave it away as too complicated to explain. The underground is difficult to leave, after all. But anyone who’s watched them fight in the pit has seen that glint in their silver eyes. Maybe the reasons are simpler than they let on.

AT FIRST GLANCE
Courteous / Restrained / ObservantBENEATH THE SURFACE
Easily Flustered / Bloodthirsty / Self-Sabotaging

CONTRACTS
Do you need something (or someone) taken care of? Teneb'ri might be picky about the jobs they accept, but they'll get their hands dirty. They're good for more than just cold-blooded murder, of course. Hire them as a bodyguard, a lookout, or anything that requires moving swiftly and silently. Cat's gotta eat.EMPYREUM
Teneb'ri has a complicated relationship with Ishgard, but it's ultimately where they're most comfortable. They've returned there to settle down; for as long as an assassin can, anyhow. Perhaps you've seen them around?FIGHT CLUB
Got a lead on an underground fighting venue? They'd love to join you. Pit fighting brings them back to youthful days in the Brume, and they love nothing more than watching two skilled combatants beat the shit out of each other. Or maybe you've fought Teneb'ri? Rumor has it they might’ve even opened shop themself.

RARE

(REQUIRES OOC COORDINATION)

AETHERIC DENSITY
Are you sensitive to aether? You might notice Teneb’ri is awash in it. They insist (very firmly) that they only use practical equipment for their work, though they've recently started learning how to harness this deep well. To creatures who thrive off aether, however — they’d make a tempting snack.OLD HISTORY
Teneb'ri has killed a lot of people on assignment. Has "The Peregrine" murdered someone you know? Maybe you want revenge, or perhaps you'd rather thank them. Or maybe you knew Teneb'ri before they inherited the alias? ...Possibly even before they were "Teneb'ri"?

21+ Only Please
I'm old and queer. I'm here to be among my people.The Basics
My characters are not me, and their decisions are their own. If you're unable to maintain a healthy separation between IC and OOC, or otherwise have difficulty distinguishing between reality and fiction, I will not be a good fit for you.Pacing
I've gotten a bit slower due to personal circumstances, and I appreciate your patience! I will do my best to mirror your pace. Any style is fine by me, though I prefer paragraph rp in general. Let's save multi-para sessions for pre-planned scenes in quieter venues (or in party chat).Theming & Variety
As Teneb'ri's history suggests, I'm absolutely interested in violent / dark / taboo themes in stories as long as we thoroughly discuss beforehand. I also love slapstick and goofy situations. Please don't be afraid to get a little silly with it.Romance
You're more than welcome to flirt with Teneb'ri! But please note that they're not looking for new/serious romantic partners, nor do I roleplay monogamous romance with my characters. If you're okay with something casual and non-committal, please bully this cat as much as you'd like. I highly encourage it.Thank you for taking the time to read this section!