#Tomo'ka Naari

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LFRP: Tomo’ka Naari!

Tomo’ka Naari! (Updating a few things... Like having this rooted on the right blog lmao)

The Basics ––– –

Age: 28

Birthday: 19th Sun of the 2nd Umbral Moon

Race: Miqo’te, Keeper of the Moon

Gender: Female

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Marital Status: Dating! (Updated)

Physical Appearance ––– –

Hair: Lush forest green with meadow green highlights

Eyes: Pale violet

Height: 5′1″

Build: Shortish, toned, soft curves

Distinguishing Marks: Tan tribe markings, small scars on her fingers

Common Accessories: A pouch containing at least one scrap chunk of wood, a razor-sharp knife, chocobo feather int he hair, a pencil, and now a small tome!

Personal ––– –

Profession: Carpenter, student

Hobbies: Whittling, chocobos, learning to cook, climbing

Languages: Common

Residence: Mist, but travels often for work

Birthplace: The hills of Dravania

Religion: none.

Patron Deity: Oschon, the Wanderer

Fears: Unsettling silence, becoming close with others, intimacy (physical and beyond), hogs, feather fleas

Relationships ––– -

Spouse: n/a.

Children: n/a.

Parents: Members of the Naari tribe, disowned

Siblings: Unknown, disowned

Other Relatives: Unknown, disowned

Pets: Bernard, her beloved chocobo, and now a [currently] unnamed carbuncle!

Traits ––– -

* Bold your character’s answer.

extroverted / in between / introverted

disorganized / in between / organized

close minded / in between / open minded

calm / in between / anxious

disagreeable / in between / agreeable

cautious / in between / reckless

patient / in between /  impatient

outspoken / in between / reserved

leader / in between / follower

empathetic / in between / apathetic

optimistic / in between / pessimistic

traditional / in between / modern

hard-working / in between / lazy

cultured / in between / uncultured

loyal / in between / disloyal

faithful / in Between / unfaithful

Additional information ––– –

Smoking Habit: None

Drugs: None

Alcohol: Rarely, socially.

RP Hooks ––– –

Someone was thrown through your window again?: Free companies, markets, or even simple homeowners all need repairs sometime! Whether they’re from drunken shenanigans, unfortunate mishaps, or plans gone awry, Tomo can help piece together what was destroyed and make it look better than new!

Caught Whittling: When given some free time, Tomo’ka is often found enjoying her environment – whether that’s sitting on the docks of a shore, or in the midst of a tavern as flitting ears pick up conversation, block of wood and knife in hand as she whittles it into some creature or another. If you stop to chat, she’ll most likely ask what your favorite creature is!

Chocobos!: While Tomo has abandoned her former tribe, she will never abandon the deep rooted love for chocobos she was born with. If you have a chocobo, she will likely want to get to know it. Or perhaps you’ve found her absentminded bird wandering about her new neighborhood after escaping his stable!

New Student with a knack for healing!: Having recently taken up study to become an arcanist, Tomo’s determination knows no bounds, often taking late nights to attempt to make up for her own shortcomings and excel in class, or on an empty dock in Limsa, practicing her spells.

Night-Markets!: Tomo has recently begun setting up shop at a bi-weekly night market, selling her services as a furniture crafter and whittler! Her display usually houses a myriad of whittlings of various creatures, along with stacks of blueprints to rifle through!

Contact/OOC Information  ––– –

Discord available upon request :D

Mostly in the market for contacts who are okay with RP outside of game.

Tomo is primarily found around Mateus, however “have hammer, will travel!”

EST!

Looking for anything from slice of life, to study-buddies, friends, fellow chocobo enthusiasts, romance?

Not looking for: Anything that’d rope her directly into occult/crime/etc... Interaction with those involved is fine though! Also maiming or death (Injuries are fine, she just can’t go losin’ limbs on me yet.)

Art drawn by @ Matsuo95

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Aaaand SHE’S BACK!

Tomo’ka Naari

The Basics ––– –

Age: 28

Birthday: 19th Sun of the 2nd Umbral Moon

Race: Miqo’te, Keeper of the Moon

Gender: Female

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Marital Status: Single

Physical Appearance ––– –

Hair: Lush forest green with meadow green highlights

Eyes: Pale violet

Height: 5′1″

Build: Short, toned, soft curves

Distinguishing Marks: Tan tribe markings, small scars on her fingers

Common Accessories: A pouch containing at least one scrap chunk of wood, a razor-sharp knife, and a pencil.

Personal ––– –

Profession: Carpenter, student

Hobbies: Whittling, chocobos, learning to cook, climbing

Languages: Eorzean

Residence: Mist, but travels often for work

Birthplace: The hills of Dravania

Religion: none.

Patron Deity: Oschon, the Wanderer

Fears: Unsettling silence, becoming close with others, intimacy (physical and beyond)

Relationships ––– -

Spouse: n/a.

Children: n/a.

Parents: Members of the Naari tribe, disowned

Siblings: Unknown, disowned

Other Relatives: Unknown, disowned

Pets: Bernard, her beloved chocobo!

Traits ––– -

* Bold your character’s answer.

extroverted / in between / introverted

disorganized / in between / organized

close minded / in between / open minded

calm / in between / anxious

disagreeable / in between / agreeable

cautious / in between / reckless

patient / in between /  impatient

outspoken / in between / reserved

leader / in between / follower

empathetic / in between / apathetic

optimistic / in between / pessimistic

traditional / in between / modern

hard-working / in between / lazy

cultured / in between / uncultured

loyal / in between / disloyal

faithful / in Between / unfaithful

Additional information ––– –

Smoking Habit: None

Drugs: None

Alcohol: Rarely, socially.

RP Hooks ––– –

Someone was thrown through your window again?: Free companies, markets, or even simple homeowners all need repairs sometime! Whether they’re from drunken shenanigans, unfortunate mishaps, or plans gone awry, Tomo can help piece together what was destroyed and make it look better than new!

Caught Whittling: When given some free time, Tomo’ka is often found enjoying her environment -- whether that’s sitting on the docks of a shore, or in the midst of a tavern as flitting ears pick up conversation, block of wood and knife in hand as she whittles it into some creature or another. If you stop to chat, she’ll most likely ask what your favorite creature is!

Chocobos!: While Tomo has abandoned her former tribe, she will never abandon the deep rooted love for chocobos she was born with. If you have a chocobo, she will likely want to get to know it. Or perhaps you’ve found her absentminded bird wandering about her new neighborhood after escaping his stable!

New Student with a knack for healing!: Having recently taken up study to become an arcanist, Tomo’s determination knows no bounds, often taking late nights to attempt to make up for her own shortcomings and excel in class, or on an empty dock in Limsa, practicing her spells.

Contact Information  ––– –

Discord available upon request :D

Tomo is primarily found around Mateus, however “have hammer, will travel!”

EST!

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Get that sleep in when ya’ can!

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Body Aesthetics - Tomo’ka Naari

Bold what applies. Italicize what sometimes applies.

[ BODY ] Long legs. Short legs. Average legs. Slender thighs. Thick thighs. Toned thighs. Skinny arms. Soft arms. Toned arms. Toned stomach. Flat stomach. Flabby Stomach. Soft stomach. Six-pack. Beer belly. Lean frame. Beefy/muscular frame. Voluptuous frame. Petite frame. Lanky frame. Short nails. Long nails. Manicured nails. Dirty nails. Flat ass. Toned ass. Bubble butt. Small waist. Average waist. Thick waist. Narrow hips. Average hips. Wide hips. Big feet. Average feet. Small feet. Soft feet. Slender feet. Calloused hands. Soft hands. Big hands. Average hands. Small hands. Long fingers. Short fingers. Average fingers. Narrow shoulders. Broad shoulders. Average shoulders. Underweight. Average weight. Overweight. Big ears

[ HEIGHT ] Shorter than 140 cm. 141 cm-150 cm. 151 cm to 160 cm. 161 cm to 170 cm. 171 cm to 180 cm. (176.5, actually) 181 cm to 190 cm. 191 cm to 2m. Taller than 2 m

[ SKIN ] Pale. Rosy. Olive. Dark. Tanned. Blotchy. Smooth. Moles. Acne. Dry. Greasy. Freckled. Scars. Birthmarks

[ EYES ] Small. Large. Average. Grey. Brown. Blue. Violet. Pink. Green. Gold. Hazel. Amber. Crimson. Doe-eyed. Almond. Close-set. Wide-set. Deep-set. Squinty. Monolid. Heavy eyelids. Upturned. Downturned.

[ HAIR ] Thin. Thick. Fine. Normal. Greasy. Dry. Soft. Shiny. Curly. Frizzy. Wild. Unruly. Straight. Smooth. Wavy. Floppy. Cropped. Pixie-cut. Afro. Shoulder length. Back length. Waist length. Past hip-length. Buzz cut. Bald. Weave. Hair extensions. Jaw length. Layered. Mohawk. Dreadlocks. Box braids. Faux locks. White (Silver). Platinum blonde. Golden blonde. Dirty blonde. Blonde. Strawberry Blonde. Ombre. Ash brown. Mouse brown. Chestnut brown. Golden brown. Chocolate brown. Dark brown. Jet black. Ginger. Red. Auburn. Green. Dyed. Thin eyebrows. Average eyebrows. Thick eyebrows. Plucked eyebrows.

[ TATTOOS / PIERCINGS ] Full sleeve. Thigh tattoo. Neck tattoo. Chest tattoo. Back tattoo. Shoulder blade tattoo. One tattoo. Two tattoos. Face tattoo. Hand tattoo. A few here and there. Multiple. No tattoos. Monroe piercing. Nose piercing. Septum. Nipple piercing(s). Genital piercing(s). Industrial piercings. Earlobe piercings. Prince Albert piercing. Eyebrow piercing(s). Tongue piercing(s). Lip piercing(s). Top of the ear. Tragus piercing. Angel bites. Labret. Stretched out ears. Navel piercing. Inverse navel piercing. Cheek piercing(s). Smiley. Nape piercing(s). No piercings.

[ COSMETICS ] Eyeliner. Light eyeliner. Heavy eyeliner. Cat eyes. Mascara. Fake eyelashes. Matte lipstick. Regular lipstick. Lipgloss. Red lips. Pink lips. Nude lips. Dark lips. Bronzer. Highlighter. Eyeshadow. Neutral eyeshadow. Smoky eyes. Colorful eyeshadow. Blush. Lipliner. Light contouring. Heavy contouring. Powder. Matte foundation. Shiny foundation. Concealer. Wears war paint from time to time. Wears make up regularly. Wears it from time to time. Rarely wears make-up. Never wears make up. Wears awesome masks!

[ SCENT ] Floral. Herbal. Earthy. Fruity. Perfumes. Aftershave. Cocoa. Moisturizer. Shampoo. Cigarettes. Leather. Fur. Sweat. Food. Incense. Marijuana. Cologne. Whiskey. Wine. Fried food. Blood. Fire. Cold. Fresh. Metal. Rain. Chemicals. Wood.

[ CLOTHES ]

Jeans. Tight pants. Overknee socks. Tights. Leggings. Yoga pants. Pencil skirt. Tight skirt. Loose skirt. Tight/Form-fitting dress. Cardigans. Tunic. Blouse. Button up shirt. Band-T-shirt. Sports-T-shirt. Sweatpants. Tanktop. Cut off t-shirt. Designer. High street. Leather jacket. Thrift. Lingerie. Long skirt. Miniskirt. Maxidress. Sun dress. Tie. Tuxedo. Cocktail dress. High slit dress/skirt. T-shirt. Loose clothing. Tight clothing. Jean shorts. Sweater. Sweater vest. Waistcoat. Khaki pants. Suit. Hoodie. Harem pants. Basketball shorts. Boxers/Boxer-Briefs. Thong. Hotpants. Hipster panties. Bra. Sportsbra. Crop top. Corset. Ballerina skirt. Leotard. Polka dot. Stripes. Glitter. Cotton. Linen. Silk. Lace. Leather. Velvet. Patterns. Florals. Neon colors. Pastels. Light colors. White. Black. Dark colours. Fur/Fauxfur. Revealing clothing. Heavy armor. Medium armor. Light Armor. Magnificent hats. Dumb Hats.

[ SHOES ] Sneakers. Slip-ons. Flats. Slippers. Sandals. High heels. Kitten heels. Ankle boots. Combat boots. Knee-high. Platforms. Stripper heels. Bare feet. Loafers. Oxfords. Gladiator shoes. Leather boots. Steel-Toed Boots.

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I’ve low-key always wanted a sibling-like relationship for Tomo. Lots of antics, a little shouting and shoving, but a lot of growth fostering and awkward bonding. Like a brother! I feel like those dynamics are underrated.

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🍋  :    what kind of diet does my muse have?  do they eat regularly,  or the standard 2-3 meals a day?  do they have to be reminded to eat,  or are they likely to remind others?  do they cook,  or have others cook for them?  do they eat healthily,  or not so much?  

Fruit! Lots of fruit. But not only fruit, since that’s honestly a super unhealthy diet.

Tomo certainly does love her fruit though. She also will happily eat any form of seafood, most roast meats, baked goods, and the like. She’s had almost no experience with noodles or far eastern food (That should be fun to explore in the future! Many noodles will end up on laps due to chopsticks), and she hates eggs.

She’ll remember to eat breakfast at the very least, and dinner (eventually), but lunch is touch and go depending on work and focus. Sometimes she’ll work through midday and not realize she needs to eat until a tool slips thanks to the low blood sugar shakes. She miiiight remind others to eat, at least when speaking to them (despite it being hypocritical), and will stress the value of taking care of theirself.

Tomo does cook, though! She’s learned to roast a mean [insert protein or veggie here], and is slowly learning how to bake via trial-by-fire! She even carves her own cookie cutters :D

(Thank you for the ask, @aroseyetbloomedwrites :D )

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(I see green hair I follow!) Some RP questions though: 1) What’s the maximum amount of time your character can sit still with nothing to do? 13) What color do they think they look best in? Do they actually look best in that color?

/Fistbump for the green hair club!

1) What’s the maximum amount of time your character can sit still with nothing to do?

All of about five minutes unless she is positively exhausted, then maybe 15 if she’s lucky. Tomo hates having an idle mind, and the easiest way to combat that is to engage in something, whether that be a project, studying, tending to Bernard, or even chatting up random people. She manages to maintain enthusiasm well when it comes to projects and inspiration at least, so it’s not always a struggle to be busy. She hasn’t quite learned to be okay with silence and simple moments of rest yet.

13) What color do they think they look best in? Do they actually look best in that color?

Hmmm, I’d say she thinks she looks best in yellow, thinking it makes her look bright and sunny (in a literal manner. Plus it being the natural color of Chocobos) but that’s certainly not the case! If you ask me, she looks best either in purple/lavender, red, or neutral browns :D Something that either compliments or contrasts her green hair, essentially. Reminds me that I have some screenshots that I’d like to take of her in formal wear, for the day she’d have a reason to actually wear it IC...

(Thanks very much for the ask, @nihil242! :D)

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She wanted so desperately to heal.

The pain burned. But it didn’t burn bright, oh, no. It burned like an errant ember floating through a parched wood, waiting to flare. It had been over fifteen years. She would say it was long ago. But no. The pain never subsided. No matter the attempts to suffocate it, drown it, snuff it out, it always remained alive.

The ridicule. The abuse. The pure torture and anguish her body and mind had been dragged through at such a young age. The nights she would wake, silent tears coating her cheeks, only to be unceremoniously rubbed away before rising for the day.

Every day, a smile. A toothy grin. Flicking ears and tail as she greeted all she encountered with bubbly enthusiasm. If she could laugh, it didn’t hurt. If she could smile, the pain wasn’t there, right?

It almost worked, some days the thoughts would only begin to surface before they were buried once more. Every day she packed full. Jobs, chatter, studies -- if she wasn’t given the time to think, how could she feel that pain?

Slowly, her endurance built through pure determination. Through sheer force of will. 

Keep going. Must stay afloat. More techniques to learn. More people to help. More conversations to be had. 

Hands and mind always busy. 

She feared being alone. Being alone meant she only had her thoughts.

Those thoughts were never good company.

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✌️ - are there any gestures or touches that your character shares with a friend/team/loved one that are a type of code between them?

(IC answer because... why not, lmao)

“Oh, aside from ‘watch your head!’?” Tomo giggled as she gave a simple point skywards, hand held to the side of her head. I’ve seen far too many craftsmen suffer an avoidable bonk thanks to not watching where they were going, or what was coming.

With a soft hum of thought, one of the corners of her lips turned downwards as they pursed. “Not... Really.” Her ears fell somewhat as the realization sank in. At least, until a simple thought struck her. “Oh! Bernard!” With a grin that resurfaced in a mere snap, the Miqo’te’s ears gave a flick. “He has his own language. When he’s stressed, he’ll chew on my hair. Or if danger is approaching, he’ll whack me with his wing.” An amused giggle followed a chicken-wing like motion made with her own arm. “And when he’s worried about me, he’ll click his beak by my ear if he’s close enough.” Her smile warmed considerably as she spoke, “He’s the best.”

(Thank you very much for the ask, @eligos-venator! :D)

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Karakul - What the strangest place you’ve ever had to take a rest?

Upon hearing the question, Tomo’ka’s thoughts visibly froze, her body stiffening. “Ah…” Her voice hitched, having a difficulty finding the words to offer in response. After a few moments ticked by, her body unfroze, ears pinning back. She could easily think of a dozen situations that were peculiar, uncomfortable, or… Her tail shivered. “Th-The strangest place I’ve had to take a rest?” she chirped, her voice laced with false cheer as a smile rose to her lips, yet stopping before it reached her eyes. “Likely within a rotted-out log in the shroud!” She nodded to herself, holding a finger up, “It smelled strange, but it was raining so I had little choice! I couldn’t stop sneezing all day after that!” A half-lie, but at least it wasn’t wholly untrue. The full truth likely laid within some half-repressed memory, buried between the icy cliffs of Coerthas and the cold walls of Ishgard.

(Thanks for the ask, @kitty-candlestick!!)

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Random Fact!

Tagged by: @eligos-venator (Thank you! :D Finally got some time to think on this)

Tomo hates Shroud Hares. Those big, giant slugs that roam the forest floor of the the Shroud? Yeah, those. She can easily find most creatures cute, however during her first few nights in the Shroud post-migration, she decided to hunker down for the night inside of a rotten log with Bernard to take shelter from the rain. She was so filthy and in desperate need of a bath that the clinging funk and debris attracted a pair of the giant slugs, the poor girl waking up to slimy, clammy, wiggly nasties trying to eat the rags and dirt from her body (thankfully failing and waking her up before they succeeded). They took quite a bit of effort to peel and throw off, the slime doing well in adhering them to her as s he ran from the log, hopping about while shrieking in distress.

If ever she manages to come across one, the hair of her tail wastes no time standing on end.

Tagging: Tbh I don’t wanna double-tag anyone that I’ve already tagged today, so if you have an interest in writing about a random fact of your character, please do!

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👍 - what (if any) is a good, safe touch for your character?

Hmm, I wouldn’t say there aren’t many bad touches for her, though not many good either. Most are received with confusion or slight discomfort due to not having been exposed to much affection throughout her life. The safest are seen as more professional touches, such as handshakes. Clasps on the shoulder are okay as long as they don’t linger. Hugs could be okay provided they’re from someone whom Tomo has trusted for some time.

Patting of her head is rarely acceptable and could lead towards an unforeseen bitten hand depending on her mood and whether or not they respect her asking them to remove said hand.

(Thank you as always for the ask, @aroseyetbloomedwrites! :D)

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Lifetrap - Tomo’ka Naari

The emotion most recurring in you is shame. Shame is what you feel when your defects are exposed. You will do almost anything to avoid this shame. Consequently you go to great lengths to keep your defectiveness hidden. You feel that your defectiveness is inside you and not immediately observable. You feel like you have to pretend to be someone you are not to be accepted. You hide your true self to fit in, but that also means that many people in your life will never know the real you.

At your core you feel completely unworthy of love. It is possible that you struggle with feelings of depression – a kind of low-level depression always lurking in the background. You may be drawn to partners who are critical of you and put you down. They generate high chemistry, but reinforce your feelings of defectiveness.

It is likely that you spend a lot of time comparing yourself unfavorably to others and feel inadequate as a result. You feel like an impostor when you are successful. You are anxious that you cannot maintain your success. Your sense of well-being is fragile, and even small setbacks or failures may be enough to make you nervous and stressed. To feel humiliated and inadequate, as if the whole world is about to catch sight of your defectiveness.

Finally got around to doing the whole Lifetrap thing with Tomo!... Poor baby ;A;

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🍏 (and!) 🍐

Ooh, good questions! Let’s see...

🍏  :    how stable is my muse’s physical health?  do they go for regular or semi-regular checkups by a physician?  do they have any diagnosed illnesses and / or take any medication?  how often do they get sick?

I would say that nowadays Tomo is pretty healthy! On a day to day basis there’s little to no sign of her past weakness growing up. It’s not too often a cold or illness knocks her on her butt. But when something does... hoo-boy does it knock her flat on her butt. A cold that’d have someone down for a day or two would likely knock her out for a week. She probably doesn’t even realize that regular checkups are a thing, and definitely doesn’t take medicine regularly, if at all if she can help it. This is definitely something I could expand upon for her!

🍐  :    how intelligent is my muse overall?  are they smarter than the average person,  or less than?  are they primarily self-taught,  or did they acquire most of their knowledge in school?  are they more street smart or book smart?   

Hmmm, I wouldn’t say Tomo is rounded in her smarts, so to speak. Her determination makes up for lack of natural intelligence, able to drill at something long enough until she starts to understand it, though that’s usually the fastest route to exhaustion for her. She has a bit of a natural knack for math in her head, along with pretty keen eyes for detail, otherwise any other knowledge was picked up purely for the sake of survival. She’s certainly a curious type though, and will ask others questions about what they do near-relentlessly.

(Thank you for the ask, @renzu-valra!! :D)

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Zu - What do you do when exasperated?

Laughing, Tomo’ka shook her head, ears pinning back in embarrassment. “Flail. Quite literally. Arms everywhere, tail everywhere. Big, wide motions and lots of protesting,” In emphasis, her arms waved about herself a bit before coming to fold at her chest. “Most often followed by completely zoning out. It hasn’t been uncommon to find me simply staring at a half-sawed plank at a work site for a quarter of a bell in frustration.”

(Thank you very much for the ask! :D)