M'leja Tia

M'leja Tia

"Though he can be a little rough at times, Leja generally conducts hismelf with decorum, something that comes with his job. 'Ya can catch more flies with honey than vinegar' as the old addage goes, something that Leja takes to heart."

Basic Info

  • Occupation: Courtesan
  • Race: Seeker of the Sun (Miqo'te)
  • Gender: Femboy (he/him)
  • Sexuality: Pansexual
  • Age: 28
  • Birthplace: Fringes of Ala Mhigo
  • Height: 61 ilms
  • Weight: 165 ponze

Appearance

  • Eyes: Blue
  • Hair: Blonde
  • Features: Leja is soft, curvy, and bottom heavy. He looks like a sweet, little doll of a boy, but still talks like a sailor.
STR
0
11
DEX
3
17
CON
1
13
INT
-1
8
WIS
0
11
CHA
4
18

Biography

Leja was born a member of the Marmot tribe on the fringes of Ala Mhigo, early in the Garlean occupation. The taller, and more brash of the twins, growing up Leja would often start fights that his brother Eirwyn would finish. He was never one to respect authority, nor was he the sort to listen to the Elders. This got him marked as something of the black sheep of the tribe, something that only worsened in his teens as he started experimenting with his presentation and sexuality.

The Tia was never the tallest, bulkiest, and most masculine, he didn't have the look of a strong warrior. It was something that chafed him growing up, the teasing, the pressure to prove himself against his peers. It wasn't until his teens that he finally let go, when he finally realized that his lithe frame wasn't a curse, and that's when he started playing with gender. Knowing that he was prettier than most of the huntresses' in the tribe brought newfound confidence but also much more bullying. At least now he had the support of his Nonna.

All of the tensions with his tribe came to a head one evening. After a couple weeks of Leja getting into fights, and having to defend himself, he was facing exile. Despite trying to explain his side, trying to defend himself, the Elders seemed set in their ways. That's when Eirwyn, Leja's brother, threw down the gauntlet and fought their Nonno, winning the fight and thus winning the title of Nunh and the respect of the elders.

With his brother as Nunh, life with the tribe got a bit better for Leja. Whether it was genuine remorse, the fear of his brother's wrath, or a mix of both, the other Tias and the huntresses' started treating Leja like a brother, a friend. Life continued, peacefully, for almost a turn. One evening, Nonno, Nonna, Eirwyn, and Leja sat down by the fire, and Nonno asked them to leave. Not because they had broken any rules, or had lost favour with the tribe, but rather because Nonno felt that the winds were about to change. "The resistance is failing. Go to Eorzea, join a grand company, and when they come to liberate Ala Mhigo, be there on the front line." The two packed their bags and left that night.

The twins ended up in Limsa Lominsa, home of the Maelstrom, and signed up. Leja proved that while he was never good with an axe, or his fists, his accuracy with a sword was unmatched. Armed with a rapier and his magicks, he became one of the best privateers in the fleet. His brother on the other hand was a different story. His unmatched manipulation of aether, near unlimited access to astral magicks, and study of Allagan technique, put him on a different path. He rose the ranks quickly, earning a terrifying reputation among the Garlean survivors of Cartineau. He was there when the Maelstrom and scions defeated Leviathan, and was made Storm Marshall slightly after.

Some six turns later after leaving, the two kept good on their promise. Under the red and black banner, the two brothers help liberate Ala Mhigo from garlean occupation, Storm Sergeant Leja, Storm Marshall Eirwyn. Thier land was free and though they could have easily returned to the tribe, they still had ties to Eorzea, and still wore the uniform of a Grand Company. Leja was honorably discharged later that year.

Present

Leja now works as a part-time bartender and courtesan. Through his service, he had saved up a fair bit of Gil so he's able to live comfortably and only works when he needs a distraction.

He also has a fair collection of swords now, some he took from enemies as souvenirs, and some that were gifted to him during his service.

Hooks

  • Leja is a bit of a lush. Get him drunk and he'll flirt with anyone and everyone.
  • He's also quite proud of his service and loves talking to anyone who will listen.
  • His cooking skills, while not as great as Eirwyn's, are still pretty legendary. He loves to cook his tribe's traditional meals and will happily do so if you ask.
  • Though he'll never admit it, he loves going on shopping trips and loves when folks dress him up all cute.

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