Ryu Setsu

Botanist, Scholar, Amateur Chef

Gender: Male
Sexuality: Homosexual
Age: 26
Height: 6'8"
Relationship Status: Single

History that may be known to most


Ryu came to Limsa Lominsa one day with his adopted parents when he was 17. They were often out in the wild, as both his parents where botanists which is where Ryu learned the trade. One of the journeys they took Ryu found a Lesser Panda and ever since then it is common to see the Panda on Ryus shoulder as they go about their day.

Ryu was taken all around La Noscea, the Black Shroud, and Thanalan. A few times to Coerthas Central Highlands. As Ryu grew older his parents passed from old age, leaving Ryu their apartment that acted as a storage for anything they needed to keep.

Currently the apartment is turned into a sort of office where Ryu documents his findings and anything of interest. A small 'home' in the back of it which is rather a mess. He spends his time either traveling, documenting anything he took interest in, trying to make money, or getting lost.

Not well known History


Ryu was found washed up ashore, completely covered in robes that hide him. When a couple found him they were quick to treat him as best they could. Waking up it seemed he lost his memory of why he washed ashore, the couple deciding to adopt him as their own child.

They gave him the name Ryu because that's the only name he remembered. He took his adopted parents last name.

Personality


While Ryu loves to talk about his interests he can be rather poor with holding conversations. He always worries about trying to keep people engaged in conversations if he ever find himself in company of others as he is often only with Pap in his travels. There can be a lot of awkward silences where he tries to figure out how to respond. He can be oblivious to things that might seem very in your face, especially for anything romantic. He's gullible enough to fall for most stories one may tell him and tries to help out as much as he can. It can be rather easy to take advantage of his willingness to help, however Pap has been known to bite those who try.

He tends to get his food from the land instead of buying it. Both because he is often without gil and because he just likes to. He will also straight up eat ingredients instead of cooking them most of the time.

Ryu tends to not let onto anything bothering him, rather keeping anything negative to himself than telling anyone. After all he'd rather be help to others than a hinderance. Or so he thinks.


Pap


Pap is often seen with Ryu, choosing to stay on his shoulder most of the time though they have been known to scurry off to get things to help their companion Au Ra. Pap dislikes those who try to take advantage of Ryu, and is clear to make it known. They love fruits, compliments, and naps.

Hooks


Protection:
Ryu sometimes makes enough gil to hire a guard as he either tries to find rare ingredients or goes into dangerous lands.

Healer:
Ryu is a scholar, though he may not be the best he can tend to wounds and often will help for free.

Botanist:
Ryu has knowledge about plants, this can be in various ways-
Have a garden that somehow isn't doing too well?
Need someone to show you how to be a botanist?
Have an order you can't fill yourself and seeking help from another botanist?
Ryu often offers his services whenever he decides to go into town, sometimes forgoing payment if the person can't pay( or doesn't want to)

Apartment:
Ryu lives in the mist apartment, maybe you're another one who lives there and wish to get to know the strange not always there Au Ra with their Lesser Panda companion?

Random chance:
Ryu travels a lot throughout La Noscea, the Black Shroud, and Thanalan, there's a chance he may come upon another out in the wilds. Whether a friendly meet, one where either are in need of rescuing (Ryu often does run away from aggressive wildlife), or stumbling upon a camp.

His past:
There is nothing solid on his past besides he tended to keep fully covered, where he went and what he's done before he lost his memory could be expanded on with others- if you're interested in trying to tie him into it do remember he was found when he was 17. Other than that I'd be happy to talk about potential tie ins.


ooc Info and contact


I'm looking for either short or long term roleplay as I'm hoping to flesh out my character.

Friends, rivals, a place to call his true home, business partners- most any connections are what I'm looking for.

I'm good with darker themes or matured themes, as long as they are discussed before hand.
Slice of life, adventure, murder/mystery, most anything is what I'm interested in from short conversations to long plots.
Romance can happen but do note that Ryu is a bit oblivious to flirting or love in general. It would take a while before he'd even think about it so it'd be a slow burn.

No matter the theme, I'd like my rp partner to be 18+ as I'm over 18 myself.

I'm good for in game or discord roleplay though I'll admit I don't have any experience of in game so it may take me a bit to figure out how to do it properly!
Discord would be better if you wanted more long term easy to look back at roleplay. I tend to like at least one sentence, but often write more than that. I don't expect you to match myself, I'd only like for things to keep going and if either of us ever get stuck we can see how to keep it going whether with the idea for the next response or a time skip.
I have a bit of a all over the place with time on the game, sometimes I'll be doing content with my friends or grinding levels but do feel free to send me a tell. On discord I'm usually on most of the day so If you need anything send me a message.

Also friend me on either if you're interested in rping, just make sure to let it be known this is why.

In game: Ryu Setsu
Server: Crystal/Zalera
Timezone: EST
Discord: Mezukie#3900