Niv Eria
Occasional Permanent Borrower
Basics
| Name | Niv |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 165 |
| Race | Viera/Rava |
| Orientation | Bisexual |
| Relationship | Pining Away |
| Occupation | Goldsmith |
The Short
Mischievous - Lively - Dishonest
A former full-time thief trying to live a respectable life by working as a goldsmith. He still occasionally steals to get by or for his own amusement. An incorrigible flirt, he'll chat with anyone pretty.
The Long
After years of wanderlust and increasing dissatisfaction with his tribe's rigid traditions, Niveria left the Golmore Jungles. With him he took his name, a mysterious box, and his best friend Runi. For many long, difficult years they traveled, but the freedom to do so kept their usually empty bellies satiated.When the two finally decided to settle in Dalmasca, they were swiftly uprooted by the arrival of the Garleans. Conscripted and stripped of their freedoms, they desperately sought a way out. Many shady dealings and double crossings later, Niv managed to get them out and onto an Airship for Eorzea, a place they had never been to, but heard of in their travels. If he were ever to talk about that time in his life he'd have nothing good to say about it, only that he's done things he's not proud of.Free once again, they took any job they could in the ports of La Noscea. While Runi tended to have more of a moral code, Niv knew that wouldn't keep them fed. In dark back alleys he took jobs he once again was not proud of, but the pay housed the two of them to finally live comfortably.Within the past decade he was confronted with the nature of his work. At the risk of losing Runi, he sought better employment and found a talent for finesse in goldsmithing. Once again he tried settling down, this time with someone, only to be rejected.Nowadays he's beginning to wonder if there is any place for him to stay and rest. His days are spent in excess in the hope of forgetting the sorrows he denies exist. He frequents eateries and bars, occasionally looking for someone to pass the time with. Whether in be a brush in bed or a brush of his hand stealing a few coins depends.
Hooks
If you're sitting alone he'll probably come up to you and test his luck. He's got no qualms approaching beautiful women or men.
If you want something done, he'll do it for a pretty coin. While he put his assassin days behind him, he can be bought for the right price.
He tends to check out different taverns during the week for both business and pleasure.
A good meal will draw him in, especially if it's in soup form.
Any questions of his past will be dodged with a better, more fun story or a deflection if he doesn't have the time to come up with one.
He enjoys listening rather than talking and may just get involved or judge conversations he's overhearing.
Ask him about that box he keeps on his desk if he brings you to his workshop. It will definitely strike a nerve with him.
Quirks
He hates tea with a passion
He's afraid of falling for someone who will die before him
He's 60% steal and give to the poor/40% steal for himself
He has an aversion to Garleans which he covers up mostly well
Any accent he may have is fake, it just amuses him to do it. It noticeably disappears if the topic becomes serious
Gold is probably his favorite color if that wasn't obvious