R'oa Metellus

summary

Traits

Extroverted / Introverted
Close Minded / Open Minded
Calm / Anxious
Disagreeable / Agreeable
Cautious / Reckless
Patient / Impatient
Leader / Follower
Empathetic / Apathetic
Optimistic / Pessimistic
Hard-working / Lazy
Cultured / Uncultured
Loyal / Disloyal
Faithful / Unfaithful

Hobbies

Aesthetics

Trivia

Castle Stoneforge

status | stalwart mentor | carrdCastle is R'oa's mentor and the Guildmaster of The Maker's Mark.Castle and R'oa met during the last few days of the guild's stay in Thavnair. Unsure whether joining the guild was right for him, R'oa met Castle privately in his home to reveal his past. Castle accepted his story and lit the fire of his conviction, allowing R'oa to finally pursue a purpose all his own.Though R'oa's initial view of Castle bordered on hero worship, the two share a bond forged by mutual respect. At present, Castle is teaching R'oa metalwork and the traditional art of gunbreaking, as well as how to summon his aether from the fire within.

G'haizea Tia

status | best friend | carrdHaize is R'oa's best friend and fellow member of The Maker's Mark.When he first came to the guild, R'oa was skittish and wary of others, including Haize. The fellow Seeker won R'oa over, however, by reuniting him with his beloved chocobo Saffron, and ever since the two Miqo'te have been thick as thieves— at each other’s throats and watching each other’s backs in equal measure.Due to their stubborn personalities, the two Seekers occasionally butt heads, but R’oa likes that Haize has bite to his bark and greatly enjoys their banter. He also admires Haize's intelligence and wit, perfectly content to have Haize explain the complexities of magicks and history to him while he works.

Seseka Seka

status | "business associate" | carrdSeseka is R'oa's "business associate" and a fellow member of The Maker's Mark.R'oa and Seseka first met in the markets of Gridania selling jewlery and artisan goods. What started as competitive business slowly shifted to friendly rivalry, and when Seseka found herself in serious need of employment, R'oa recommended her to Maker's Mark.Though they have not known each other long, the two share a natural sibling chemistry. Seseka is practical and reserved by nature, and her dedication to her craft leaves R'oa continually impressed. He tries to help her whenever he can, as invested in helping her to trust others as he is in her glasswork.

Amir Al-Amin

status | loving fiancéeAmir is R'oa's fiancée, a raen Au Ra hailing from Thavnair.With a thick Hannish accent and a calm, cheerful demeanor, Amir is the owner of "The Desert Saffron," an apothecary on Sapphire Avenue in Ul'dah. He found R'oa and nursed him back to health after his fateful encounter in Pearl Lane, and R'oa fell in love with Amir's sense of compassion and patience as they grew closer.In the present, Amir has re-opened his shop in Radz-at-Han and supports R'oa from afar, making sure there is a homecooked meal and a hot cup of tea ready whenever he comes home.

R'aiza Tia

status | a love lostR'aiza was R'oa's best friend, a fellow Sun Seeker hailing from the "R" tribe.R'aiza and R'oa harbored feelings for each other since childhood. R'oa couldn't compete with R'aiza's goal to become Nunh, and neither of them confessed before they were conscripted. Years later the two took their chances and tried to escape, but R'aiza suffered a fatal injury during the chaos. They shared their first and last kiss before R'oa was forced to take R'aiza's life, ending their love story before it began.R'aiza's death haunts R'oa, his guilt and regret often a driving force behind his actions. R'oa keeps his gunblade for this very reason, its presence as much for R'aiza's memory as penance for himself.

Dandelion

status | stowaway petDandelion is a young Thavnairian tiger cub who stowed away on an airship after bonding with R'oa at a petting zoo. A few weeks after landing in Gridania, the adventurous kitten was found by a rather confused R'oa. Rather than deal with the logistics of sending him back to Thavnair, the members of the Maker's Mark decided there was no harm in letting the cub stay.Given the name Dandelion for his pure white coat, R'oa has been able to train this fiery youngster into a respectable model citizen (for a tamed tiger cub at least), and much like his owner, curiosity often gets the better of the cub. However, he seems to have an instinct for appearing sweet and innocent when it best serves him, and he will always behave for tummy scratches and tasty snacks.

Saffron

status | wartime companionSaffron is R'oa's chocobo, a former war bird from the Ala Mhigan Resistance.The two met when R'oa briefly joined the Resistance to help liberate Ala Mhigo. They quickly bonded despite their short time together, and R'oa was sad to leave her behind when he and Amir left for Thavnair.Fortunately, the chocobo breeder Haize was able to buy Saffron from the Resistance for R'oa, allowing the two to reunite. Since then, Saffron has been R'oa's constant companion on his guild ventures. As expressive and steadfast as her owner, the only thing bigger than Saffron's appetite are her picky eating habits and her plucky attitude.

Good Samaritan

common | adventure
R'oa takes pride in his sense of empathy and is always willing to help others. He is experienced in combat and loves jumping into action, but also doesn't mind running a mindless errand or two. In his mind, the chance to learn and explore is often reward enough.

Man's Best Friends

common | slice of life
R'oa loves animals of all shapes and sizes, having both a chocobo and a tamed tiger cub to call his own. Introducing the important companions in your life to him is a surefire way to get his attention, as long as you are prepared to hear him gush about his own companions as well!

Mutual Synthesis

common | slice of life
Though he is still learning, R'oa is adept at metalworking and other artisanry and would love to take on jobs on the behalf of the Maker's Mark. He has specialties in blacksmithing and goldsmithing, and is more than willing to learn from another artisan who has wisdom to offer and time to craft.

The Spice of Life

common | romance
Once you get to know R'oa (or maybe even before) you may hear him talking about his fiancée Amir. He is head over heels for his big Auri partner and enjoys listening to other's tales of love as well. Are you head over heels for some too? Want a sympathetic shoulder to swoon on? R'oa will offer his all too eagerly.

Leopards and Spots

special | slice of life
His life in the tribes may be behind him, but R'oa remembers his childhood fondly and is always a bit homesick. Kinship with fellow Mi'qote, especially those from different tribes, is always of interest to him. If you are a fellow Sun Seeker, he may reminisce with you over a pint or two at the local watering hole.

All Fired Up

special | intrigue
After having learned to use aether, R’oa has found he is unable to be burned by fire. Though unsure of the why and how, the boundaries and possibilities of this newfound quirk are ones R’oa is eager to explore. Preferably with a bucket of water nearby.

a Small World After All

special | recovery
For the majority of his conscription R'oa was stationed at Castrum Oriens: specifically, Baelsar's Wall. The world is never as big as one thinks, and while R'oa would never remember every face he saw during his long years of service, he may be more likely to recognize a fellow conscript from the Wall.

an Eye for an eye

special | dark
A man doesn't spend 8 years in hell and come out unscathed, and R'oa has traumatized by his time in the Garlean Imperial Army. Although he is doing his best to move on, there are some scars never heal. If there's a job you need done that involves revenge against Garleans, he will take it all too eagerly.