Tsuawa Kidd
Dustwatch deserter
GAVE UP ON FIXING THE FRONTIER. SETTLED FOR CLEANING IT up INSTEAD.
THE FIRST STEP OF ANY JOB IS READING THE POSTER.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Tsuawa is a former member of the dustwatch, the keepers of the law in Shaaoloani settlements. For reasons not publicly disclosed, she left the watch in her mid-twenties, (she's currently 34) setting off on a solo bounty hunting career to make ends meet instead. She proved more than proficient at the task, aided by an already prolific reputation developed during her former employment. She greatly prefers contracts with a 'dead or alive' clause.despite appearances (and how this carrd might make her look) tsu is generally well-mannered, speaking with a southern drawl and going out of her way to be courteous to women, the elderly, and children in particular. She's not a harsh person by nature, and, provided she ain't drunk, is more than open to being sociable and making new contacts and friends.Due in part to rising tension with local authorities and a smaller pool of bounty targets, tsuawa has recently set out to foreign lands, looking for other, more appreciative folks in need in eorzea and beyond. A HIRED GUNBLADE NEVER GOES HUNGRY.Side Note: Tsuawa is not meant to be presented as a superhuman character in terms of strength or combat ability. She can, has, and will lose fights. don't worry about it. it's fun. i promise I won't lose it if you beat her up.
SMART HUNTERS DO A STAKEOUT.
PHYSICAL NOTES
THE MIQOTE STANDS AT A RESOUNDING 5 FEET TALL, SPORTING MEDIUM LENGTH BLONDE HAIR AND FAIR, TANNED SKIN. HER FACE AND BODY BOTH ARE ADORNED WITH DARK FRECKLES AND SCARS, NEARLY IN EQUAL MEASURE. HER BUILD IS ATHLETIC AND TONED, PARTICULARLY IN HER UPPER ARMS, and HER FINGERTIPS ARE USUALLY ROUGH AND BURNT FROM HER EXCESSIVE WEAPON USE AND LACK OF CARE TOWARDS THE TOOL ITSELF. HER EYES ARE A BRIGHT YELLOW, WITH SLIT SUNSEEKER PUPILS. SHE GENERALLY SMELLS OF CAMPFIRE SOOT AND BURNT HAIR, CAUSED BY THE SAME GUNBLADE ISSUES THAT CHARRED HER FINGERTIPS.HER OUTFITS ARE VARIED, BUT ALMOST ALWAYS INCLUDE DARK LEATHER coats AND FINGERLESS GLOVES OF SOME SORT. USUALLY, SHE HAS ON AT LEAST ONE AMMUNITION BELT LOADED WITH ROUNDS FOR THE GUNBLADE THAT CAN usually BE SEEN HANGING ON HER BACK. THE GUNBLADE ITSELF IS WORN, RUSTED IN SEVERAL AREAS, AND STAINED IN SEVERAL MORE. IT LOOKS TO BE IN POOR CONDITION, AND DARK AREAS NEAR THE CHAMBER MAKE IT CLEAR THAT IT BACKFIRES FREQUENTLY ENOUGH TO BE AN ISSUE.Side note: while not visible, i would like to make a clear, open note here. tsuawa is a transgender woman. if this makes you uncomfortable or if you don't approve of transgender characters in general, please save yourself the time and effort and leave now.
DO I LOOK LIKE A SIGNPOST? FIND YOUR OWN WAY, STRANGER.
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you ever wonder if there's really folks up there, watchin' us?
OOC GUIDELINES
Hi there! I'm just gonna use this section to put out some personal preferences and information that might help you, if you're debating writing with me!Firstly, no transphobes. I'm a transwoman, and so is Tsuawa. If you're using terms like 'F+', 'Futa', or 'Trap', I have zero interest in doing a scene with you. I don't mind it if you're into trans people, but blatant fetishization is something I really dont feel like putting up with.Second, I want nothing to do with fascists or people that are tolerating things of that nature. Tsuawa plays with themes of brutality by police or authority figures, but absolutely not in approval of those things. As an important note with this section, if you're pro-Isreal, move along. I have zero interest in people that actively support or put up indifference towards an active genocide.Third, please understand the difference between IC/OOC. I know everyone else hits the same nail, but there's a reason for that. I'm not Tsuawa, Tsuawa ain't me. Don't ruin a good thing by blurring lines and feelings.Fourth, I do give out my discord, and even enjoy discord RP, sometimes even more than in-game due to lack of connection issues! If you want my discord, just ask. Worst thing I can do is say no if I don't know your vibes at the moment.Fifth, If you use AI, be it in your carrd, writing, or otherwise, do not contact me. I want nothing to do with you, do not waste your time talking to me.Lastly, I don't feel entirely comfortable role-playing with characters or writers below the age of 21. It's just a matter of personal comfort, but please don't bother contacting me if you're a minor or if you're playing a minor. I've made exceptions for the latter in the past, but that's always been with someone I already know well enough to trust with that kind of thing. It's not an opener.As for myself, I'm a transwoman just under 30 years old, and I've been writing and role-playing for a little over half my life. I'm comfortable with just about all themes, and I always enjoy meeting new people through the hobby! Feel free to send a /tell if you wanna plan something, or ask for my discord if you don't wanna deal with in-game stuff (or another DDOS massacre).
we've all got likes and dislikes. i like gil, you don't like being in jail. it's all compromise.
roleplay PREFERENCES
COMEDY & ACTION - Smallest bulletpoint, but maybe the most important. Below are personal favorites, but as long as the rp could loosely fit into comedy or action as a genre, i'll more than likely be down to play it out. please feel free to suggest or let me know what dynamic you'd like to play out! I'm also okay with romance if it fits! I put that in here instead of as another bullet as a little reward for the people that read these. Thanks, buddy.Hijinks - I WILL ALWAYS BE DOWN FOR SOME GOOD, OLD FASHIONED TOMFOOLERY. SLAPSTICK-ESQUE RUSH HOUR TYPE COMEDY IS A PERSONAL FAVORITE. DESPITE THE TONE SET BY THE CARRD, I ADORE HAVING A SLIP UP PULL TSUANA AND A PARTNER INTO OUTLANDISH, CARTOONISH SCENARIOS. OPPOSING A NAMAZU YAKUZA? ACCIDENTALLY JOINING AS AN ARCADION PARTICIPANT? SPENDING AN HOUR FIGURING OUT HOW TO SAVE A CAT FROM A TREE? LETS MAKE IT HAPPEN.buddy cop drama - nothing more fun or dynamic than sticking two characters with opposing viewpoints together and forcing them to work in tandem to survive! a bounty being hunted by both the law and their former gang, forced to team up with their hunter to survive? a pacifist paying for travel across the plains, taking issue with the 'GIL FOR BLOOD' PHILOSOPHY OF A BOUNTY HUNTER? ITS ALL GOOD, NO MATTER HOW YOU SEASON IT.MEASURING CONTEST - Every pompous, self-absorbed, big headed asshole has one glaring weakness. an even bigger pompous, self-absorbed, big headed asshole. RIVALS ARE ALWAYS A FUN DYNAMIC TO PLAY OUT, AND A GOOD OLD FASHIONED DICK SWINGING CONTEST IS A TRIED AND TRUE STARTING POINT.
STOP TRYING TO TELL ME WHAT HYPE MOMENTS AND AURA MEANS.
PLEASE DON'T
YOU AIN'T GETTING IT WET - PLEASE DO NOT APPROACH ME WITH THE EXCLUSIVE GOAL OF BOUNCING ON IT OR HAVING IT BOUNCED ON. I WILL NOT DO WALKUP ERP. IT'S A MAJOR VIBE KILLER AND I USUALLY WON'T EVEN DIGNIFY THE OFFER WITH A REPLY.GRIMDARK EDGEMAXXING - I'LL BE HONEST, I HAVE NOTHING AGAINST THOSE THAT DO ENJOY IT, BUT GRIMDARK STORIES OR PLOTLINES ARE BORING TO ME. I DON'T WANT TO WRITE "BAD THINGS HAPPEN FOR 7 HOURS AND THAT'S IT" WITH YOU. IT DOESN'T FEEL SATISFYING TO ME.EXCESSIVELY LORE NONCOMPLIANT - I'M FINE WITH BENDING LORE TO MAKE CHARACTERS WORK, I'D EVEN GO AS FAR AS SAYING I THINK YOU SHOULD GO A LITTLE FREEFORM AND MAKE SOME OUTLANDISH CHARACTERS, BUT I HAVE NO INTEREST IN CHARACTERS THAT APPEAR TO HAVE NO CONSIDERATION FOR THE SETTING IN THE SLIGHTEST. I'M HERE TO ROLEPLAY WITH FINAL FANTASY CHARACTERS. IF I WANTED TO ROLEPLAY WITH A CHARACTER FROM YOUR FAVORITE ANIME, I WOULDN'T BE ON FFXIV LOOKING FOR IT. BEND lore BACKWARDS, BUT DON'T BREAK IT.
as far as you're concerned, I'm nobody. YOU AIN'T CHANGING THAT.
COMMON HOOKS
the stuff anyone could reasonably JUMP IN ON.
who ya' gonna call? - tsuawa is absolutely terrified of both ghosts and voidsent alike. she's all too familiar with killing flesh and blood, but spirits, supernatural beings, and anything relating to the undead scare the hells outta her. she might recruit you to help her with a bounty hiding in a rumored haunted area, or maybe she runs into you while dashing away from what she percieved as a bounty's vengeful spirit? whatever the case, this gal can't handle the supernatural.The good, The bad, ect. - ARE YOU A BOUNTY HUNTER OR ADVENTURER YOURSELF? could be YOU BOTH TOOK THE SAME JOB UNKNOWINGLY, AND NOW YOU'VE GOT TO COMPETE FOR WHO GETS THE PRIZE. MAYBE IT'S A STROKE OF LUCK, THE TARGET IS TOO DUG IN AND COOPERATION IS NECESSARY TO SEE EITHER ONE OF YOU PAID. EITHER WAY, SHE'S MAKING YOU BUY DRINKS AFTER.any gunblade can save - Despite her attempts at maintaining an image of stoic carelessness in the public eye, tsuawa has a well documented infatuation with lost causes. in a tight spot? Facing pressure to pay an unfair debt? agree to a fight you know you can't win? had a relative stolen away by a band of wrongdoers? the higher the stakes, the lower your chances, the higher the chance she'll lend a gun to your cause. just dont expect her to admit she enjoys this kinda thing.ACES HIGH - WE'VE ALL GOT OUR VICES, AND KIDD IS NO EXCEPTION. UNFORTUNATELY, KIDDS VICE HAPPENS TO BE ANYTHING THAT SWALLOWS CASH AND OFFERS A CHANCE AT GETTING A LITTLE MORE BACK. HER GAMBLING HABITS LAND HER IN HOT WATER MORE OFTEN THAN MOST, SHE'S GOT THE LUCK OF A RRONEEK IN A MIRROR SHOP, AND USUALLY THE FUNDS TO MATCH. ARE YOU THE ONE THAT JUST TOOK ALL THE POOR BOUNTY HUNTERS GOLD AT THE GAMBLING TABLE, OR ARE YOU A KIND SOUL THAT TOOK PITY ON A (VERY LIKELY DRUNK) GAMBLING WOMAN?BULLETS ON A VINE - TSUAWA CONSIDERS HERSELF A HARDENED SURVIVALIST, BUT FOREIGN LANDS BRING FOREIGN FLORA, AND A COWGIRL CAN ONLY KNOW SO MUCH. INEVITABLY, THIS COWPOKE IS GONNA COOK OR SWALLOW SOMETHIN' THAT TEARS HER UP INSIDE. WOULD YOU CARE FOR A STRANGER THAT ACCIDENTALLY POISONED HERSELF IN THE WILDS? IF SO, THE HUNTER WOULD OWE YOU A FAVOR, AND SHE ALWAYS PAYS BACK WHAT SHE OWES.
don't care what they told you, you don't know me.
rare hooks
LESS COMMON INCIDENTS THAT PLAGUE THE HUNTER.
DANCED with RRONEEK- as a child, tsuawa was actually a part of one of the more isolated, rural tribes of hhestarro. She keeps this chapter of her life a secret, along with her reasons for leaving that life behind to make her own way in the more modernized areas of shaaloani, but no secret worth knowing is a secret to everyone. if you're a tribal hhetsarro or have connections to them, it's not out of the question that you may recognize her from her girlhood days, be it by her first name or her face. Are you brave enough to find out if it's still the same girl?ONCE UPON A TIME IN SHAALOANI - a defining point in kidds story is her separation from the dustwatch after years of loyal service for the towns of the frontier. That being said, the exact nature of her split from law-enforcement is something of a local mystery, kept under wraps by both the hunter herself and the dustwatch. all that's known is that it involved the death of another two deputies and a local ruffian. maybe it's time someone local decided to uncover the mystery.UNFORGIVEN - Those posters nailed up to every pole in town serve a purpose, one this vigilante takes on with as few risks as possible. This includes ensuring any bounty listed as 'dead or alive' is hauled in as cold as the frontier sun allows them be. This is bound to make some enemies, for better or worse. Maybe she killed a close friend you didn't feel deserved to die, or maybe she took out a fellow bandit that you considered a BROTHER? IT'S ABOUT TIME SOMEONE BRAVE CONFRONTED HER ABOUT THE LOSS OF LIFE AND ITS COST, through violence or otherwise.
Do you think they'd draw me with the hat if I was ever on one of these posters?
