"we'll carry each other through, okay?"
katsu arahata, a kind and mirthful raen of 25 summers and the only son of a hingan aristocratic family, a man who cast off the comforts of wealthy living in exchange for a chance to make a name for himself. he's sets his sights on eorzea hoping to find a way to define his existence that, deep down, truly feels right.
gpose
there are lots more gposes of katsu on my tumblr if you'd like to see them, but here are a few of him that i particularly love!!
OOC/info
-though the majority of the lore i write for katsu is his WOLverse, he also has a non-WOL AU. he is characterized fairly differently in it due to different development, though.
-katsu is shipped with thancred in his WOLverse, and potentially shipped with martyn in his non-WOL AU. i really love wolcred!
-i generally do not roleplay in-character with folks, but i'd love to chat OOC about katsu's lore or how he would interact with others' characters!
-if you checked out this carrd from my in-game search info and thought it was neat, feel free to send me a (polite!) tell saying so! i like the validation :) lol
character
FULL NAME: katsu arahata
AGE: 24 upon first visiting eorzea, 27 by dawntrail
GENDER: cis male
RACE: hingan raen
HOMETOWN: kugane
BIRTHPLACE: southern isles of hingashi
SEXUALITY: gay
JOBS: BLU, BRD, and DNC in all canons. additionally, DRG and ARK (arch knight, custom class) in WOLverse.APPEARANCE: fairly tall and muscular, with low body fat. very hourglass-shaped figure, with a broad chest, small waist, and wide hips. regularly glamours over any combat scars. takes good care of his skin and hair, and keeps his clothes clean. has turquoise limbal rings that are given to all arahata men upon coming of age. has stretch marks on his hips and thighs that he sees as signs of masculinity and adulthood.
OVERALL DISPOSITION:
katsu is generally cordial and polite to most folks he meets. however, this warmth is often used as a farce to judge one's character. once he finds he can trust someone, he becomes much more laid-back and expressive.
he is very curious by nature, and loves learning new things, but his caution sometimes holds him back. he also enjoys expressing himself via creating and performing, though he still tends to shy away from the spotlight.STRENGTHS:
-very good at recognizing the need for assistance, and then providing it
-fairly idealistic and imaginative
-is naturally enterprising, but also very gracious and charitable
-is highly tuned to others' moods and feelings
-speaks plainly, yet with tact and diplomacy
-appreciates life's beauty in all its forms
-is good at getting others to open up
-enjoys entertaining and making his friends laugh
-echo powers make him excellent at predicting attacks and avoiding them (WOLverse only)
-good with tinkering and using his hands
-expresses affection, both platonic and romantic, via physical touch and acts of service
-deeply values both visual and performance artsWEAKNESSES:
-can be a bit of a people pleaser if he isn't careful
-sometimes takes an unrealistically idealistic approach
-can get sensory overload from loud noises and bright lights
-takes a longer time than most to process difficult events
-hides his own struggles from most people, even friends
-will put on a performance, yet shy away from personal attention
-is distrustful to those trying to deepen their relationship with him
-can be loyal to a fault to the few he does trust
-is often especially uncomfortable around maternal figures
-sometimes has trouble understanding the finer details of social interaction
-is morbidly fascinated with fresh starts, including faked deaths
-sometimes copes via romanticizing his struggles, often to his own detriment
-has trouble remembering specific events, especially traumatic ones
-is conflict-avoidant when it comes to his friends, even if they are bothering or upsetting him