Alois Fabre
Wandering Adventurer and Lepidopterist
Alois is quiet, often coming across as timid or shy. When he speaks, he often does so softly and with frequent pauses, as if he's constantly struggling to convey his thoughts and feelings in as innocuous a manner as possible.While he may come across as naive, idealistic, and milquetoast, Alois is an inquisitive and kind soul who does his best to help those in need.
Profile
Name: Alois Fabre
Occupation: Lepidopterist, Naturalist, Adventurer
Race: Hyur
Age: 20's
Height/Build: 5' 7" / Average
Eye Color: Blue-ish grey
Hair Color: Dark Silver
Very few things about Alois himself stand out; he is of average height and build; his hair is a dark silver, and is mostly kept in a ponytail, with bangs that frame his blue eyes and face.While Alois himself skirts the border of forgettable, his choice in attire helps him stand out; Alois is rarely seen without his wine red capelet, which has been further enhanced with eye catching accents and pins. A precursory glance would suggest that form trumps function for much of Alois’s wardrobe, but all of his clothes are fitted to allow him to move with little hindrance, and hide numerous pockets and hidden storage spaces.
Personality
Alois is quiet, often coming across as timid or shy. When he speaks, he often does so softly and with frequent pauses, as if he's constantly trying to find the right words to best convey his thoughts in as neutral a manner as possible.Due to a sheltered but harsh upbringing, Alois's knowledge of how the world works is somewhat fragmentary, with Alois often defaulting to idealistic or simplistic views on matters. Despite this, he does have an inquisitive mind, and is often curious and eager to expand his knowledge and experience new things.Another side effect of his upbringing is an extreme aversion to violence and conflict. While trained in magic and fencing, he would rather (and often does) run away from a potential fight or conflict, should negotiation and discussion fall through.
History
Alois was born and raised in Old Sharlayan by a very traditional family with ties to the Studium, who valued academia and Sharlayan exceptionalism above all else. From an early age he was thrown into a variety of studies: Mathematics, History, Geology, Aetherology, Political Studies, Natural Studies, etc. While he was expected to flourish and shine, despite earnest efforts, Alois’s results in most of his studies were middling at best, save for in the natural sciences.Alois became fascinated with lepidopterology, the study of butterflies and moths. Despite finding an area of study he enjoyed, Alois began to feel his professors, fellow students, and even his family viewed him as a waste of potential, or worse, a waste of space. Eventually Alois left the Studium and Sharlayan with little fanfare, simply leaving a short letter stating that he would be leaving for Eorzea to work on his thesis, "How Aetheric Catastrophes and Calamities may Shape and Mold Adaptations to New Environs."Since then Alois has wandered across Eorzea, working as an adventurer to pay his bills. While he still has an aversion to violence, and would often prefer to run from conflict, his honesty and drive to accomplish his jobs has led him to some success.
