Arrin Blackwater
Ex-Pirate and Warrior of Light
Secret Facts
- Arrin has trained as a monk under Master Fang and is fluent in 5 forms of unarmed combat.- Arrin's ship is named The Emerald Atlas because of the green star he was born under.- Magic has never been a part of the Blackwater bloodline but suprisingly Arrin is bursting at the seams with Aether.- To this day Arrin has never been told the identity of his father and his Mother would never say when asked.- In his pirate days Arrin has done terrible things but of them all rape was never one. In fact he was adament about his crew following that rule much to the crews displeasure.- In the water Arrin is an exceptional swimmer and can hold his breath under water for almost and hour- Due to being a raised a shipwright Arrin is a Mastered Omnicrafter and has been recognized by the Nine Guild Craft Masters of all Eorzea- Arrin has created a form of crafting called "Macho Crafting" by where he dons nothing but a Fundoshi and crafts, in his words, "in the most manly way possible"
Personality
Because of Arrins upbringing he tends to be crass and vulgar but with that sly pirate charm. He thinks he's a ladies man and some might say that cluelessness is part of said charm but he always means well. The best way to describe him is Jack Sparrow mixed with Johnny Bravo. Hes a huge flirt but if he ever upset you he'd be quick to appologize and try to make amends.
On the surface he's charming, calm, crass and forward to what he wants. But underneath all the bravado lies a need to be accepted and loved. His lack of attention and true affection in his life has led to a need he can never seem to fill. This is the reason for his outgoing nature, his need to surround himself with people.
Insecurities aside when it comes time for action he never hesitates. He is a born leader having learned from the best (in his opinion) he commands and can be commanding in most aspects of his life but thats only because to him you're important and he will never lose someone important again.
Lately he is slowly learning to cope with the horrors of his past. He sufferes from PTSD and as a result rarely gets a full nights sleep. His searches for the Crimson Mist has turned up no leads so he fears the worst for his Mother and family.
It was only after he ran into a beautiful Miqo'te healer named Mercy during a Grand Company exercise that he started to feel some control over his demons. She helped soothe his mind and body as his exclusive healer (at his request) together with her his old personality is begining to fade and the real Arrin is begining to emerge.
History
Born on the vicious waters just outside Garlemonds control, Arrin James Blackwater quite literally started his life a pirate. His mother, notorious pirate Jeanne Blackwater know and feared as the Red Death gave birth to her son aboard her ship the Crimson Mist. Its said he was born amid a raging storm as if the sea herself despised his nativity.
Growing up fatherless the crew became his family, teaching him the pirate life of tretchery, theivery and brutality. The only one on the crew to try and keep Arrin on the straight and narrow was Chaplain James Thomas, Jeannes closest confidant. Father Thomas taught Arrin to read and write as well as speaking several different languages. Arrin excelled, at his mothers quiet joy, in all aspects of piracy ultimately becoming one of the crew. Working his way up the crews ranks his Mother was harsh on him if only to toughen him up to take her place one day.
Ultimately he became Captain of his own ship, The Emerald Atlus and set off to places unknown seeking glory and adventure. He carved a name for himself and earned the title The Blue Reaper due to his blue eyes being the last thing you see before being dissembowled. Having everything he thought he wanted, a harem of beautiful women, troves of gold and a growing reputation Arrin was at the peak of his life when fate dealt him a crippling blow. His crew growing tired of his kindness and mercy toward others mutinied and attempted his life. Arrin managed to flee over the side and after many days adrift and sure of his death he found himself washed ashore in Candlekeep Bay. Arrin was smuggled out of Limsa to avoid rival pirate factions and exiled himself as far from water as possible, land locked Ul D'ah.
Embarassed, disgraced and having his whole world shown a false hallow lie he threw himself in the Gladiator Pits devoid of any trace of the overflowing vigor for life he once had. Drink and solitude followed his carrer until a vison came to him, a power loving voice beconing him to Hear. Think. Feel. A turning point for him he began to live for others, to show that kindness and compassion that lost him everything he thought was important. Finally for once in his life protecting others made him feel full and whole. Now he takes uo the sword to help the weak and uplift the hopeless. He will make amends for all the horrible he has done, now as a champion of Light.
Bio
Height: 6' 3''
Weight: 221 lbs (100 kg)
Blood Type: O+
Boot Size: 14
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Black
Scars: Too many
Hand: Ambidextrous
Languages spoke: 11
Mastered Crafts: 9
Main Role: Paladin