✦ Nightbound Hunter .

❝ ⸻ If the light falters, I will stand where it fails. ❞

Akari is quiet, but there’s a sharpness to her that suggests a life once lived on the move. She carries the habits of a former bounty hunter, measured glances, steady patience.
Violence isn’t her language anymore, but she knows it well.
Experience has taught her when to engage and when to disappear.
She prefers smaller, intentional connections over loud company. Connection doesn’t come easily to her, but she hasn’t stopped trying.

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Akari Sara

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✦ Dossier .

❝ ⸻ In your darkest hour, in the blackest night… think of me… and I will be with you. ❞

✦ Basic Information .

✦ㅤㅤNameㅤㅤAkari Sara✦ㅤㅤAgeㅤㅤ30✦ㅤㅤNamedayㅤㅤ14th Sun of the 1st Astral Moon✦ㅤㅤGenderㅤㅤFemale (She/Her)✦ㅤㅤRace & ClanㅤㅤMiqo'te Seeker of the Sun✦ㅤㅤOrientationㅤㅤHeterosexual✦ㅤㅤDispositionㅤ Neutral Good INTJ & 5W6

✦ Known Affiliations .

✦ㅤㅤBirthplaceㅤㅤLa Noscea - Limsa Lominsa✦ㅤㅤCitizenshipㅤㅤNot fixed✦ㅤㅤResidenceㅤㅤLimsa Lominsa✦ㅤㅤOccupationㅤㅤBounty Hunter / FC leader✦ㅤㅤPatron DeityㅤㅤOschon, the Wanderer✦ㅤㅤMarital StatusㅤㅤMarried to her work

✦ personality .

Akari Sara is reserved and observant, slow to trust and deliberate in her actions. She keeps emotional distance from strangers, meeting the world with a calm, guarded composure shaped by loss and betrayal. Though often blunt and sharp-tongued, her sense of responsibility runs deep, and she is quietly protective of those she considers her own. Akari values consistency over charm and action over words, preferring stability and preparedness to uncertainty. While she has learned to build community and lead with a steady hand, remnants of her past keep her vigilant.

She is never fully at ease, always ready, and careful with the parts of herself she allows others to see.

✦ Strengths .

Tactical Intelligence Emotional Control Under Pressure Ruthless When Necessary Unbreakable Loyalty Resilience & Adaptability Quiet Leadership

✦ Weaknesses .

Hypervigilance/Paranoia Emotional Avoidance Difficulty Trusting New People Self-Sacrifice Complex Unresolved Vengeance Drive

✦ Motivations .

Protection of Her Chosen Family Justice Honoring the Dead Control Over Chaos Closure

✦ Fears .

Losing Her Inner Circle Loving Someone Again Betrayal from Within Becoming a Weapon Again That Peace Is Temporary

✦ Appearance .

✦ㅤㅤHeightㅤㅤ5FT7✦ㅤㅤWeightㅤㅤ130LBS✦ㅤㅤBuildㅤㅤSlim Athletic✦ㅤㅤHair ColorㅤㅤBlonde✦ㅤㅤEye ColorㅤㅤBlue/Green✦ㅤㅤSkin ColorㅤㅤFair complexion✦ㅤㅤScentㅤㅤVanilla and raspberries

✦ Notable Traits .

✦ㅤㅤGuarded ProtectorㅤㅤAkari is slow to trust and emotionally distant with strangers, but once someone is within her inner circle, her protectiveness is absolute. She positions herself as the shield, taking risks, absorbing danger, and making hard decisions so others don’t have to.

✦ㅤㅤCalm RuthlessnessㅤㅤAkari does not act out of rage or panic. When violence is required, she is frighteningly composed, efficient, precise, and unhesitating.

✦ㅤㅤEarned SoftnessㅤㅤBehind the cold exterior is a woman capable of warmth, humour, and joy, but only in spaces she deems safe. Her laughter, playfulness, and leadership are not her default state. They are hard-won and fiercely guarded.

✦ Voice Claim .

ㅤActor Nameㅤ as Akari Sara

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❝ㅤPeople mistake silence for mercy.

. . . I don't correct them.ㅤ❞

✦ Statistics .

✦ Combat Knowledge .

✦ㅤㅤRoleㅤㅤTank✦ㅤㅤStyleㅤㅤAggressive Supportive✦ㅤㅤWeaponㅤㅤLong Sword

✦ Experience & Training .

Akari’s combat experience was shaped far from the halls of formal knighthood, forged instead through the loose and often dangerous networks of Eorzea’s bounty hunters. Her foundational skills were honed across La Noscea and Thanalan, where veteran hunters taught her tracking, restraint, and efficiency through hard-earned experience rather than doctrine. Her path as a Dark Knight began under the guidance of a rogue practitioner one who had abandoned Ishgard’s authority and wielded the darkness as a personal burden rather than a sanctioned creed. From this mentor, Akari learned to endure pain, draw strength from suppressed emotion, and act decisively when justice demanded answers the law could not provide. Though she no longer lives by the blade alone, that training remains ingrained measured, disciplined, and ready whenthe star demands it.

✦ Past conflict events .

✦ㅤㅤThe Thanalan AmbushㅤㅤAkari was severely injured during a bounty pursuit in southern Thanalan after underestimating a target protected by a Black Mage. The encounter forced her to adapt to fighting spellcasters and reinforced her habit of over-preparing and never assuming a hunt is simple.

✦ㅤㅤThe Black Shroud StandㅤㅤDuring a joint bounty operation, Akari survived a lethal trap at the cost of her partner’s life. The event marked her permanent shift away from reckless attachment in combat and solidified her belief that emotional bonds invite vulnerability on the battlefield.

✦ㅤㅤThe BetrayalㅤㅤAn operation led by a trusted ally collapsed into a coordinated ambush, resulting in the deaths of multiple hunters and Akari’s narrow escape. This betrayal ended her reliance on bounty networks, sharpened her distrust of former comrades, and became the defining moment behind her continued vigilance and unresolved vendetta.

✦ Backstory .

❝ ⸻ I learned my footing on dock planks and bad decisions. ❞

✦ Childhood .

✦ㅤㅤLocationㅤㅤLower Decks, Limsa Lominsa✦ㅤㅤAgeㅤㅤ 5 years old✦ㅤㅤOccupationㅤㅤBlacksmith's daughter

When Akari was five summers old, her family was formally recognized by Limsa Lominsa for her father’s continued service as a blacksmith supporting the city’s sailors and guards. He crafted reliable arms, repaired equiptment without question, and spent long hours during shortages. His efforts had earned quiet respect among dockworkers and Maelstrom personnel alike. The recognition itself was modest, little more than a civic commendation and a small honorary title extended to the household, but it marked her family as one known and trusted within the Lower Decks.Akari remembered standing beside her parents during the brief acknowledgment. Her father was uncomfortable with the attention and her mother gently corrected Akari’s posture so she would “stand properly.” She didn’t understand the weight of it at the time. She only understood that people nodded to her father differently afterward, and that her parents seemed proud. It was the first time Akari understood that worth could be earned through work and loyalty.

✦ Adolescence .

✦ㅤㅤLocationㅤㅤMoraby Drydocks, La Noscea✦ㅤㅤAgeㅤㅤ15 years old✦ㅤㅤOccupationㅤㅤBlacksmith’s daughter

While visiting a long time family friend near the Moraby Drydocks, Akari’s parents realized too late that they were being followed. Her mother forced Akari into a storage shed and shoved her beneath a heavy crate, gripping her face and whispering a single command, not to move, not to speak, no matter what happened. Through small gaps in the warped planks, Akari watched unfamiliar men confront her parents outside. The exchange was brief and tense before weapons were drawn.Akari saw her father fall first, struck down before he could reach for a weapon. Her mother screamed once before being silenced. She collapsed beside him on the dock planks as blood pooled and soaked into the wood. Akari stayed hidden, biting down on her sleeve to keep her from making a sound. She was forced to watch until the men fled. Despite her family’s respected standing in Limsa Lominsa, no serious effort was made to pursue the killers. The deaths were dismissed as another act of dockside violence. Akari was placed into an orphanage soon after and left alone with the knowledge that even honor and service wasn't enough to earn justice.

✦ Adulthood .

✦ㅤㅤLocationㅤㅤBlack Shroud✦ㅤㅤAgeㅤㅤ23 years old✦ㅤㅤOccupationㅤㅤBounty Hunter

Akari met Valoren during a routine contract in the Black Shroud. They were partnered by chance rather than choice. Where she was quiet and cold, Valoren was easy going and full of whit. He was always quick with understated humor and careful never to press past her boundaries. He lingered when others would have moved on. He took contracts sometimes deliberately knowing she was taking the same ones. He watched her with a patience that spoke of something deeper than professional respect. During one long night after a poorly paid hunt, he made an offhand remark so sincere and absurd that Akari laughed before she could stop herself. That was the first real laughter she’d felt in years.They continued working together, and though Valoren never spoke his feelings outright, his actions were consistent and unmistakable. Akari accepted his presence without question, mistaking devotion for familiarity. That certainty shattered during a later operation that turned into a trap. When Akari was knocked to the ground and left exposed, Valoren stepped between her and a killing blow meant for her. He fell before she could stop him. When she reached him, blood was already soaking into the forest floor. Too much blood was lost for him to have survived. With what little breath he had left, Valoren confessed that he had loved her for a long time, and that protecting her had never been a choice.Valoren died there, at peace with the truth spoken aloud. Akari survived but her heart broke in that moment and she felt pain so intense it changed her forever.

✦ Present Day .

✦ㅤㅤLocationㅤㅤThe Mist✦ㅤㅤAgeㅤㅤ30 Years old✦ㅤㅤOccupationㅤㅤVenue owner/Free Company leader

In the present day, Akari lives in the Mist as the proprietor of a Café Enchanté and Boba Shot Lounge, and the steady leader of the Matcha Café Free Company. Her days are quieter now and filled with routine, responsibility, and keeping her people safe rather than taking daily hunting contracts. She remains vigilant by habit, but no longer allows violence to define her every step.Andrea is a constant presence in her life, loud where Akari is reserved and relentlessly cheerful where Akari is quiet and reserved. Andrea’s energy tests her patience daily, talking too much, laughing too loudly, and inserting herself into matters Akari would rather handle alone. Akari responds with little more than flat looks, dry remarks, or silence, allowing Andrea to burn herself out without rising to the bait. Despite the friction, she never asks Andrea to leave. In her own quiet way, Akari trusts her completely. Though her life has settled into something steady, Akari still carries the weight of those she has lost. Some nights, when the house is quiet and the sea wind drifts in from Limsa, she allows herself to remember them

✦ Hooks .

❝ ⸻ Serve… Save… Slave… Slay… I’ve sins aplenty, aye. But regrets, not so much.❞

✦ The Quiet Proprietor

✦ㅤㅤRarityㅤㅤCommon✦ㅤㅤUseㅤㅤFree to Use

Akari is most easily encountered in her day-to-day life as a venue owner and Free Company leader in the Mist. Casual conversation, regular patron interactions, or quiet familiarity are all natural entry points. She may seem distant at first, but she is observant and polite, making this the most accessible way to interact with her.

✦ The Trained Eye

✦ㅤㅤRarityㅤㅤCommon✦ㅤㅤUseㅤㅤFree to Use

Characters with ties to adventuring, law enforcement, or mercenary work may recognize Akari’s habits and instincts, prompting deeper interaction. Subtle cues such as how she watches a room or reacts to certain topics can open the door to conversations about experience, discipline, or shared history. She has a great interest in other adventurers stories and often likes to share some of her own.

✦ Old Wounds

✦ㅤㅤRarityㅤㅤUncommon✦ㅤㅤUseㅤㅤ Ask First

References to her past as a bounty hunter, especially involving betrayal or loss, should be approached with care. These hooks can lead to heavier RP cantered on trust, consequences, or unresolved history, but require OOC consent before engaging.

✦ The Unfinished Hunt

✦ㅤㅤRarityㅤㅤRare✦ㅤㅤUseㅤㅤAsk First

Hooks involving Vice Gedron, Ascian-related activity, or threats tied directly to Akari’s past are intentionally limited. These are plot-driven interactions meant for longer arcs and should always be discussed beforehand to ensure mutual expectations. Understand that any RP related to such topics may involve RP friends who have taken part in this RP previously in order to continue the story.

✦ Andrea’s Orbit

✦ㅤㅤRarityㅤㅤUncommon✦ㅤㅤUseㅤㅤFree to Use

Andrea’s presence provides a lighter entry point. Characters may meet Akari through Andrea’s enthusiasm or find themselves drawn into her orbit unintentionally. Akari’s reactions are typically subdued, allowing others to engage without immediate resistance. Andrea also always introduces other characters to Akari with enthusiasm if Akari is present.

✦ Bounty Hunter for Hire

✦ㅤㅤRarityㅤㅤUncommon✦ㅤㅤUseㅤㅤ Ask First

Though no longer active full-time, Akari still accepts the occasional contract under specific circumstances. These jobs are selective and deliberate, often tied to personal judgment rather than coin alone. This hook suits plot-driven RP and should be discussed OOC before engagement.

✦ Slow Burn Only Romance

✦ㅤㅤRarityㅤㅤRare✦ㅤㅤUseㅤㅤAsk First

Akari does not pursue romance and will not respond to overt flirting. Romantic RP, if it occurs, develops slowly through trust, consistency, and shared experience. This hook is opt-in only and should always be discussed OOC beforehand. (This will only come into play with trusted RP partners and it always stays IC only.)

✦ Stargazing

✦ㅤㅤRarityㅤㅤCommon✦ㅤㅤUseㅤㅤ Free to use

Akari has a fondness for stargazing, often stepping outside late at night when the house is calm. Characters may encounter her on balconies or shoreline paths, content to watch the sky without conversation unless invited.

✦ A Smith Remembered

✦ㅤㅤRarityㅤㅤUncommon✦ㅤㅤUseㅤㅤFree to use

Those familiar with Limsa Lominsa’s docks or old Maelstrom supply lines may recognize Akari’s surname, remembering her father as a trusted blacksmith known for reliable work and fair dealings. Mentioning him may earn acknowledgment from Akari revealing a rare connection to her past that she does not deny. Akari is proud of her fathers life work and will often enjoy talking about him and his accomplishments.

✦ Alcohol infused Boba

✦ㅤㅤRarityㅤㅤCommon✦ㅤㅤUseㅤㅤ Free to use

Akari is known for serving alcohol-infused boba drinks at her venue, blending strong spirits with unexpected flavors. Curious patrons or regulars often strike up conversation over recommendations, new blends, or the deceptively strong kick hidden beneath the sweetness. Akari is a foodie at heart and has a love for the simpler things in life but mostly boba.

✦ Relationships .

❝ ⸻Some bonds don’t need many words.❞

✦ Andrea Menolski

✦ㅤㅤRelationshipㅤㅤBest Friend✦ㅤㅤStatusㅤㅤAlive

Andrea is Akari’s closest and most constant companion in the present day. Loud, optimistic, and relentlessly social, Andrea often tests Akari’s patience. Yet she is never pushed away. Where Akari is reserved, Andrea fills the space, drawing her into conversations and situations she would otherwise avoid. These situations due to Andrea's nature, often lead to humorous results. Akari responds with dry remarks or quiet tolerance, but her trust in Andrea is absolute, built on consistency and shared responsibility rather than sentimentality.

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✦ Valoren

✦ㅤㅤRelationshipㅤ Former Partner✦ㅤㅤStatusㅤㅤDeceased

Valoren was a fellow bounty hunter and long-term partner whose easygoing nature contrasted sharply with Akari’s restraint. He brought humor and warmth into her life without demanding anything in return, becoming a steady presence she relied on without realizing why. His death while protecting her forced Akari to confront feelings she had never allowed herself to acknowledge, leaving a lasting mark on how she views attachment and loss.

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✦ Vice Gedron

✦ㅤㅤRelationshipㅤㅤSworn Enemy✦ㅤㅤStatusㅤㅤUnknown

Once a trusted ally and confidant to Akari, Vice Gedron’s betrayal during a joint operation led to the deaths of several hunters and shattered Akari’s remaining faith in bounty networks. His knowledge of her methods makes him a lingering threat, and his survival remains an open wound. Akari does not speak his name lightly, but her resolve to see him brought to justice has never faded.

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✦ Elise Typhoon

✦ㅤㅤRelationshipㅤㅤAcquaintance✦ㅤㅤStatusㅤㅤAlive

Elise Typhoon is a Lalafell who openly claims to be the self-proclaimed pope of a small, unstable cult, a belief she holds with alarming conviction. Akari finds Elise exhausting, erratic, and deeply unpleasant to deal with, making no effort to hide her irritation during their interactions. Despite this, Elise maintains a surprisingly effective web of contacts and rumors, often surfacing information that proves accurate when others fail. Akari tolerates her presence strictly for this reason alone, keeping the relationship transactional and distant, and disengaging the moment Elise drifts from usefulness into theatrics.

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✦ Hino Rei

✦ㅤㅤRelationshipㅤㅤClose friend✦ㅤㅤStatusㅤㅤAlive

Hino Rei is a quiet Au Ra who tends to keep to herself at first, often coming across as shy around new faces. Once she’s comfortable, her softer, warmer side begins to show. She works as a barista and waitress, finding comfort in routine and simple conversations shared over drinks. Akari and Hino Rei met through the Free Company and gradually became good friends. What started as simple familiarity grew into an easy, trusting bond. They’re comfortable in each other’s company, even in quiet moments, and often look out for one another.

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✦ Jackson Halvor

✦ㅤㅤRelationshipㅤㅤClose Friend✦ㅤㅤStatusㅤㅤAlive

Halvor is a Miqo’te entertainer and courtesan who has open charm and social ease. Where others might expect judgment, Akari offers him quiet respect, valuing his honesty, emotional intelligence, and discretion. Jackson is one of the few people she trusts without reservation, relying on him both for advise and for his keen awareness of social undercurrents. Their friendship is marked by mutual understanding. He does not press her for more than she gives, and she, in turn, offers him steady loyalty and protection when it is needed.

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✦ Kento Jan

✦ㅤㅤRelationshipㅤㅤClose friend✦ㅤㅤStatusㅤㅤAlive

Kento is a Miqo’te bounty hunter with roots in a samurai clan he ultimately chose to leave behind. Breaking from that life, he found his way into Akari’s circle of friends, where he slowly built a new sense of belonging. He and Akari first met at a bar, and what began as a chance encounter grew into a close friendship. Kento is just as serious and grounded as Akari, making him someone she can rely on when dealing with heavier or more personal matters.

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✦ Latte & Sharny Vulcan

✦ㅤㅤRelationshipㅤㅤClose friends✦ㅤㅤStatusㅤㅤAlive

Latte and Sharny are Au Ra twins and Akari’s oldest friends, having grown up together in Limsa Lominsa during their childhood. They shared those early years closely before life eventually pulled them onto separate paths. When the twins unexpectedly came back into contact with Akari, they chose to move to the Mist to be part of her life again. They now work at Akari’s venues as dancers. They perform as entertainers for hire at other venues and enjoying singing and dancing for guests. Akari adores the two of them, and their presence has brought a familiar sense of comfort into her newer life.

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✦ Kealon Lee

✦ㅤㅤRelationshipㅤㅤClose Friend✦ㅤㅤStatusㅤㅤAlive

Kealon is a Midlander Hyur who first met Akari through Andrea three summers ago. He quickly became a steady presence in her life. Soft at heart and easy going by nature, he’s a light hearted joker who enjoys playing small, harmless pranks on others, often using humor to break tension or make quieter days feel less heavy. Akari has a noticeable soft spot for him, though she deliberately keeps her distance, choosing to keep their relationship firmly platonic. Despite that boundary, she trusts Kealon deeply and often turns to him when she needs someone safe to talk to about her past. That trust runs strong, placing him alongside Andrea as one of the few people she relies on without hesitation when it comes to her deeper struggle with her past.

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✦ Gallery .

❝ ⸻ Gpose try hard ❞

✦ Screenshots .

✦ Artwork .

✦ Writer .

❝ ⸻ Just a nerd and gpose try hard. ❞

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✦ About Me .

✦ㅤㅤNameㅤㅤAkari✦ㅤㅤAgeㅤㅤAsk✦ㅤㅤPronounsㅤㅤShe/Her✦ㅤㅤData CenterㅤㅤCrystal✦ㅤㅤWorld ServerㅤㅤCouerl✦ㅤㅤTimezoneㅤㅤEST/GMT

Hi there!
I’m someone who loves immersive roleplay and character-driven storytelling. With close friends, I really enjoy long evolving RP arcs, but with acquaintances I’m just as happy diving into shorter, self-contained RP moments. I’m always looking to improve my writing, practice roleplay, and learn more about other people’s characters and worlds.Outside of roleplay, I spend a lot of my time playing osu!, watching anime, and reading fantasy and horror. I have a particular love for Japanese horror. I’m online fairly often, though my availability can vary.
You’re always welcome to send me a /Tell to ask if I’m open to RP! That said, if my RP tag isn’t on, I may be busy or unavailable, so I might not always be able to jump into something on the spot. I am always happy to arrange a day and time that is convenient for both parties.

✦ Seeking .

ㅤ➙ ㅤNew RP Partnersㅤ 🗸
ㅤ➙ ㅤShort-Term Scenesㅤ 🗸
ㅤ➙ ㅤLong-Term Plotsㅤ 🗸

Favorite Genres: Slice-of-life, adventure, fantasy, horror... ask about other genres

✦ Approach .

ㅤ➙ ㅤTellsㅤ 🗸
ㅤ➙ ㅤWalk-Up RPㅤ ✗
ㅤ➙ ㅤOOC Chattingㅤ 🗸

Policy: I tend to only be responsive to walk up RP when my tag is on. I am an FC leader so sometimes I am too busy to be RPing without any notice..

✦ Rule I .

✦ㅤㅤNo erpㅤ

I do not participate in ERP and prefer general roleplay. Please don’t try to initiate ERP with me. General, story-driven, and character-focused RP is always welcome instead.

✦ Rule II .

✦ㅤㅤGeneral RPㅤ

I’m only comfortable with walk-up roleplay when my RP tag is on, and if it is, feel free to approach me. If my RP tag is not up, I may be busy or helping my Free Company, so I’d prefer that people ask before attempting to start RP. This helps avoid interruptions and ensures I can give roleplay the proper attention.

✦ Rule III .

✦ㅤㅤmatagaming / OOC Knowledge:ㅤ

Anything you read about my character’s backstory or life experiences is for OOC reference only unless explicitly stated otherwise in the hooks page. I’m always happy to discuss her backstory OOC if you’d like to learn more, or we can agree on an RP where your character discovers it naturally over time.

✦ Rule IV .

✦ㅤㅤGod moddingㅤ

Please don’t god mod my character or assume her actions, thoughts, or reactions. If you’d like to include any level of god modding for the sake of a specific RP, this needs to be discussed and agreed upon beforehand by all parties involved.

✦ Rule V .

✦ㅤㅤIC / OOCㅤ

I am not my character, and I ask that this distinction be respected. Anything that happens in RP, including romance, conflict, or becoming enemies, does not reflect my feelings or intentions OOC. Please keep in-character events and out-of-character interactions separate.

✦ Rule VI .

✦ㅤㅤBOUNDARIES AND MUTUAL RESPECTㅤ

If we’ve never RP’d before, it’s often a good idea to discuss themes, hard no’s, and comfort levels beforehand. This is especially important if your character or RP involves darker themes such as drugs, violence, or other intense content. I’ll do the same for others. If I’m not warned ahead of time and encounter an unexpected dark or intense scene, I may pause or disengage from the RP to clarify expectations before deciding whether to continue.

✦ My Alt .

❝ ⸻Just a nerd and gpose try hard. ❞

✦ Basic Information .

✦ㅤㅤNameㅤㅤHikari✦ㅤㅤAgeㅤㅤAsk✦ㅤㅤPronounsㅤㅤShe/Her✦ㅤㅤData CenterㅤㅤCrystal✦ㅤㅤWorld ServerㅤㅤCouerl✦ㅤㅤTimezoneㅤㅤEST/GMT

Hikari used to be Akari before a race change, and my cat girl inherited the backstory that originally belonged to my midlander hyur. I’m still happy to roleplay as Hikari, but her character is currently undecided and doesn’t yet have a defined backstory or direction. Because of this, RP involving Hikari will be limited to general or short-form interactions until I decide what I want to do with her character going forward. The same general rules apply when RPing with Hikari, including boundaries around ERP and other expectations outlined above.