Shiro Vanderwilde
Harmless...for the most part
From the top
Cat caught your eye? Read on to know the basics about her.
Dusk to dawn
Hard work always pays off. After journeying as a seasoned Black Mage to a novice Samurai, Shiro is always keen on finding ways to better herself in every aspect of her life.
In the Now
Born a natural curious wanderlust Shiro's been around most parts of Eorzea. Trace back her history of travel and adventures to present day here.
The Basics
Name: Shiro Vanderwilde
Race: Miqo'te (Seeker of the Sun)
Height: 5'4" (162.56cm)
Age: 28
Sex: Female
Orientation: Lesbian
Relationship Status: Single
Job/Occupation: BLM, SAM/ traveling merchant and mercenary
DC/Server: Crystal (Balmung)
Timezone: PST (UTC-8)
Personality
Initially, Shiro embodies that of a kuudere persona; cool, calm and collected in most situations she comes across. However, her trade in Spirits has allowed her to blossom into something of a social butterfly.She is especially fond of women and presents herself as a chivalrous individual with a slight knack for mischief. Among her peers Shiro is often seen as a natural born charmer - quick to return a quip while indulging flirty and playful banter.It's never a dull moment with Shiro as she'll almost always entertain any company and adventure that she might encounter.
Humble Beginnings
Shiro was born in Kugane and adopted by two Hyur merchants from the Far East who fostered her into their care. Her early years were spent helping out and understanding the trade of crafting and importing Junmaishu (rice wine) from Koshu to Eorzea's numerous ports.
descent into darkness
Frequent visits to and from Eorzea's great Continents during her early youth inspired her to venture on her own when she finally came of age. Driven to better herself in combat, she eventually took temporary residence in Ul'dah while studying the Dark Arts and Thaumaturgy. She then completed her Black Mage studies and pursued other worldly interests thereafter.
Honor and Glory
As a Miqo'te Seeker Shiro has always possessed a multitude of traits from her own race ranging from; wiry strength, agility and excellent stamina. However, her years of rigorous training in the Dark Arts had left her somewhat depleted in regards to her physical caliber. She returned to Kugane and took up the way of the katana alongside Master Musosai, a notorious samurai in Othard, up until his untimely passing.
Trick of the Trade
In between jobs Shiro often returns to her hometown in Koshu polishing and refining the junmai-shu trade she had learned from both her late foster parents. She values her position as an artisan and curates every hand-crafted bottle hoping that it would capture the very essence of the Far East. Shiro delivers and supplies her spirits to a majority of establishments in Kugane from the Shiokaze Hostelry to Sanjo's Red lamps.She has recently taken an interest in other spirits and has even taken jobs as a bartender at several locales. Her favorite spirit of choice is whiskey from the Far East.