Sahfa Pilkaia

Mixed Miqo'te - 22 - Gridania

Info

BASICS
Name: Sahfa (born Sahfa'a) Pilkaia
Age: 23
Pronouns: She/Her
Birthdate: 9th Sun of the 3rd Moon (May 9th)
Identity: Cisgender Female
Sexuality: Heterosexual (?)
Attraction: Heteroromantic (?)
Race: Mixed Miqo'te - Half Keeper (mother), half Seeker (father)
Hometown/city: Gridania
Current residence: The Lavender Beds

PERSONALITY TRAITS
accepting | analytical | anxious | caring | cautious | cheerful | creative/inventive | curious | generous | gullible | intelligent | kind | loyal | naïve | passive | perceptive | self-conscious | selfless | stubborn | tired | thoughtful | wary | wise

APPEARANCE
Eyes: Dichromatic pink
Hair: White/honey blonde
Hair type: Straight, 1A-3A texture
Body type: Slender frame with a hint of curve at the hips, narrow shoulders, long legs
Height: 5' 1"
Skin: Fair complexion with freckles
Facial features: Seeker clan marks
Body features: Long, sleek tail, round nails, light makeup in warm summery tones

HOBBIES
cooking | gardening | hunting | music | sewing/knitting/needlework | sightseeing | socializing | swimming | writing

SKILLS
Main discipline
Dancer
Fighting style
cautious | tactical | defensive | protective | wait-and-see | self-sacrificing | party-oriented
DoL/DoH
Botanist | Fisher | Miner | Alchemist | Culinarian | Weaver

LIKES
Environment: forest | city streets | markets | the beach | being at home | surrounded by books
Weather: wind | snow | rain | sunshine | storms | cloudy days
Flavors: sweet | salty | gamey | spiced | fruity | nutty | leafy greens
Favorite Dish: Venison stew
Favorite Colors: Rose pink, lavender, dove gray
Favorite Sounds: Waves on a beach, a simmering stew pot, the crackle of a warm hearth
Favorite Smells: Stove kindling, potting soil, freshly laundered bedsheets
Favorite Place: Flower gardens
Favorite Holiday: Heavensturn

RELATIONSHIPS
Notable Companions
N'faere Felle - Saf's childhood best friend and the only one besides Yuu who knows Saf's true nature. She's learned more from Fae about kindness and humility than she'll ever admit.
Kyouka Tatsutama - A close companion who knows as much about Saf as her childhood friends.
Caius Xanthus - Vaguely a lover, but more of a fascination.

Romantic Status
single | recently split | it’s complicated

Lovers/Partners
Armantel Drilemont - An ex-fiance who disappeared about 2 years ago. Assumed to be dead.
Miki Aranami - A Viera sailor that Saf has known for over a year. The two just recently reunited by pure chance in Tuliyollal; it remains to be seen if one of them finally breaks.

HAVE DEALT WITH/IS DEALING WITH
abuse (emotional, physical) | acceptance | betrayal | broken heart | budgeting | confidence | depression | grief | health issues | how to trust | learning from a mistake | loss | love | reconciling previously held beliefs | responsibility | sacrifice | self-acceptance | self-esteem

ODDS AND ENDS
Notable Weapons
Betsy - A kitchen knife Saf used for home defense when an intruder came knocking. She now proudly keeps it on the front counter next to her favorite pie dish.
Notable Minions
Wheatley - Saf's pet rabbit. Twenty solid pounds of stubborn gingery brat that does little more than sit in her lap and demand ear rubs.
Nana Bear - A special gift from a very dear friend. One of her most prized possessions.
Education Level
Homeschooled through her youth. Never received a formal diploma. She's proficient in low-level maths, has strong reading comprehension, and has a decent grasp of Eorzean history through her own research.

Hooks

PHYSICAL
Height: 5’ 1”
Weight: 115 lb
Hair Color: Ash blonde
Hairstyle: Long, sometimes tied back in a ponytail or twin braids
Face Shape: Oval with round cheeks
Ears: Typical Seeker Miqo’te ears
Scars: A few scattered rabbit bites on her forearms and hands
Complexion: Fair to lightly tanned
Eye color: Magenta on left, rose pink on right
Facial Features: Seeker clan marks on forehead and cheeks
Freckles: Present from hairline to feet - most concentrated on the cheeks, shoulders, chest and arms
Body Type: Slender with light musculature
Dominant Hand: Ambidextrous - prefers left
Birthmarks: Two small round moles on the left side of her stomach
Tattoos: None (yet)
Piercings: Navel, one in each ear
Teeth: Straight and well maintained with elongated Keeper canines
Voice reference: Devon Aoki
Sense of fashion and style: Soft and feminine overall. Favors pastels and light jewel tones with cream/gray/brown accents.
Health: Generally healthy, but does struggle with pain and weakness when she’s in season
Allergies: Seasonal
ORIGIN
Languages Spoken: Common
Accent: Old Gridanian around familiar company/when she’s too emotional to control her accent, none otherwise
Residence: The Lavender Beds, currently in Tural on a short-term trip
PERSONALITY
Zodiac: Taurus
Personality Type: Cheerful, hospitable, generally eager to please
Fears: Abandonment, loss of family/friends
Phobias: Spiders, thunder
Habits: Nervous fidgeting
Sense of humor: Gives and receives friendly teasing well; can be a little sensitive with strangers that she doesn’t know, especially men
Problem-solving skills: Adept at quick thinking and creative problem solving
EMOTIONAL
Emotional Intelligence: Relatively low, but on par for someone at her age and improving
Addictions: None
Introverted or extroverted?: Ambivert - can be comfortable in large crowds and with public speaking, but requires a rest period after strenuous gatherings
Pet Peeves: Presumptive speaking, unkempt fingernails, rushing things
Mood: Amiable, but can be quick to temper and a sharp tongue
MISCELLANEOUS
Most Treasured Possession: An uncut chunk of green quartz fashioned into a pendant on a leather string, gifted to her by her younger brother
Dietary Preferences: Very health-conscious in her personal cooking despite her proclivity for baking frequently; favors poultry and fish over red meat
Signature Scent: Rose hip floral musk