
Reio Voclain
'starcaller'
He/They
Au Ra (Raen)
23 y/o (ARR), 26 y/o (EW)
Machinist - Astrologian - Sage
6'4 / 195 cm
Likes: sweet snacks/small meals, machinery and technology, clean linensDislikes: loud colors/lights, rainy days, waking up earlyHe is in a setting with multiple WoLs.

Reio was raised in a cold and neglectful family, with only his older brother as his friend. This distance eventually increased and drove him to run away from home, surviving with what meager jobs he could find along the docks in Kugane. Feeling stagnant in his life, he gathered his savings and mentality, and afforded a ticket to escape to Eorzea. He wandered between the city-states until he settled in Ul'dah, where it was close yet different enough from Kugane to start a new life.In Ul'dah, he started a goldsmithing apprenticeship and enrolled himself in the pugilist's guild with intentions of only learning basic self-defense. However, Reio found himself quickly mixed in with the dealings of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn. After being informed that his strange hallucination-migraines were mostly just the Echo, he was welcomed to their ranks. The rest is history.Being a Warrior of Light, most look to him as a silent and powerful figure, and he does not do much to dissuade them from thinking so. This is not because of any inflated ego, but is from his already introverted and impartial personality. Though the title is of a paragon of justice and Light, he finds himself doubting his actions and abilities. Oftentimes he finds himself unable to make his own conclusions and judgement, relying on what he was told is right to bring himself to action. He is working on this, though.Aside from being an "adventurer by trade", he is interested in technology and machinery, fiddling with bits and bobs when he finds the time to do so. It is only natural that he follows the path of the Machinist. After the events of Shadowbringers, he put down firearms in favor of the astrolabe and nouliths, wanting to heal after a long time of thoughtless fighting. After Endwalker Reio was able to settle down and return to his craft of goldsmithy among other crafts under Tataru's (iron-fisted) tutelage.
trivia
Outside of the Lahabrea instanced death, they have come close to dying three times. The first 2 self-inflicted, the last by Zenos.
After Shadowbringers, his scales lightened and his right eye suffered permanent damage. It does not have a pupil and only is able to perceive the presence of light through it, unable to "see". He has extremely bad depth perception because of this, on top of his farsightedness. Sometimes he still vomits light aether.
Technically he is a little trained as a Dark Knight, but has stopped due to circumstances. His Esteem did not manifest normally, only through constant exposure to someone else's soul crystal. He has never met any of the Dark Knight Job Quest NPCs.
Reio is a mid-weight drinker. He tries not to drink too much, though.
He was only able to cook above-average meals after Endwalker. Before this, Reio would burn eggs to a crisp and overcook noodles to mush.

Weary
If it wasn't clear from the ever-present eyebags, he does not get enough sleep. He also has very low energy by default, and will not endure much bullshit. If something needs to be done, he will try to get it done with as quickly as possible. Though mostly polite, Reio has a side that can be rude if prodded at.Paranoid
Because of his uncertain upbringing, Reio had grown up to be constantly on edge for potential threats or anything that might go wrong. He is somewhat of a control freak, mostly over his own actions and thoughts. To avoid not acting at all, he had suppressed most of his intrusive thoughts when acting as a Warrior of Light. After all the battles and negotiations, it is the possible repercussions that keep him up at night.Stubborn
Despite appearing hesitant, Reio is not malleable to the world's machinations. He is willing to stick to his own ways, and if anything, insists on it. Reio would not admit to it, but he is quite resilient. Even if his mind is reeling with self-doubt in the end he will stick to his own conviction.

Hikaru Kha | Partner
Initially an annoyance to Reio, but now a welcomed one. Hikaru did not hesitate to break Reio's insecurities, and saw the Au Ra for the person he is instead of a Warrior of Light. Though they are often separated by their respective duties, Hikaru and Reio hold a quiet and steady relationship.

Yvon Voclain | Partner
Originally a confidant who grew into something more, Reio's relationship with Yvon consists of understanding silence. They have been through (mostly) everything together ever since The Disastrous Ul'dahn Banquet.

Seren Ipheion | Close Friend
Seren was the first person Reio had met and befriended in Eorzea, and he is eternally grateful that she had shown him around the foreign continent. They bonded over being the few Au Ra, and she is something like a big sister to him. As a fellow Warrior of Light, Reio is there to hold Seren back when she gets particularly stabby.
RP Hooks:Awkwardness
Despite being taller than the average Eorzean, Reio is still short for an Au Ra man. This places him in a weird position, and he does not know how to carry himself. Maybe you have seen him standing off to the side of a social event?Craftsmanship
Despite undergoing 2 months of training under Tataru, Reio is still a fledgling craftsman. He is particularly interested in Goldsmithing, what can your character show him?Travels
Despite looking like a homebody, Reio has seen a fair amount of travel. Maybe you have met him around before? What brought you and him together then?
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