Backstory

Lordship had never much appealed to the wanderlust-filled Raen, golden gaze ever watching the horizon even in the midst of his tutoring, grooming for a title he was always born to take up.Keiten grew up in a life of relative luxury even during the occupation of the eastern lands, sating his need to explore by wandering the Yanxian countryside, and amusing himself and the seldom few who would entertain his need for adventure. It was only in the twilight years of the occupation, sheltered from the worst of it by his family's status as merchants, that Keiten, by now a young adult and nearly resigned to his life of lordship, learned of the truest extent of the cruelty that the regime inflicted upon his countrymen, and the support that his family had given in order to maintain their status quo.

This revelation proved to be the final straw for the heir apparent. Keiten abandoned his family and home, the runaway child of a sprawling merchant network, to pursue the one dream he had always sheltered against their demands - To see the world, slake his thirst for knowledge, and indulge in experiences he never had the chance to enjoy.Months turned to years, as the liberation of the east, and then of Ala Mhigo came to pass. The Raen man, learned beyond his years from his childhood of tutors and grooming as a merchant lord, had forged something of his own world. A less powerful echo, perhaps, but a new life, divorced from the world of his parentage and hidden away from their long and well-funded grasp. He now lives in Eorzea, following the ever-ringing siren song of adventure and wonder, putting to use his martial abilities and a stout heart, as well as the silver tongue and courtly mannerisms ingrained since his youth towards a growing collection of artifacts, information, and wealth in his own right.In the modern era, Keiten has established himself as a man of many connections, great wealth, and a vast collection of artifacts, each of which is curated and preserved within the vaults of his drifting archives, a fortified airship that he keeps aloft

Wanderlust - Keiten seeks constantly for new experiences and new people. If you've an adventure to share, or vista to explore, he will likely take interest.Information Merchant - Keiten sees a lot in his travels and adventuring, and the mercantile part of him is eager to sell that off. Need some scouting or to track down someone or something? Keiten may just be your man.Curator and Collector - Keiten likes to gather and archive things from the ancient past, as well as collect cultural items that appeal to him. As a curator of a budding, varied exhibit, he delights in displaying and speaking of the various things he has in his possession. He may even be willing to part with a few, or purchase additional pieces, for the right price or favor.Anti-imperialism - Keiten grew up living in the luxuries of serving the empire, yet still he holds a deep hatred for the things they did to people in his past, and the atrocities they continue to commit. If it means sticking it sideways to the Garleans, Keiten will likely be on board.Gentleman Adventurer - A learned man since he was but a child, Keiten holds a deep fascination for culture and arts, as well as magics and ecology of the world around him. He is a regular patron of many arts, and will take immediate interest in performers or magicians of almost any kind.Merchant's Son - His upbringing taught him that it is money, not blood or morality, determines power and success in the world. This leads him to interact with less savory persons with little qualms, his patience for needless cruelty often proving short, however. Keiten sees no issue with illegal activities so long as the profit outweighs the evils perpetrated.Quest Giver - Keiten is a busy man these days, with his varied projects and side gigs as an adventurer and merchant both. Fellow aspirants or people of particular skillsets and a willingness to potentially get their hands dirty are quick to pique his interest. The Raen will probably have work for them.

Curiosity Kills the Coeurl - Keiten was always a curious lad, and even in adulthood this follows him. Just as his wanderlust has him seek out adventure, it will just as likely urge him to seek out less savory things, up to and including illegal and/or dangerous substances, places, or people.Finer Tastes - Despite his need to explore and wish to be among the common people, Keiten was born and raised with a silver spoon in his mouth. While this makes him both mature and capable beyond his years, it also means he is less likely to be sated with cheap or lower quality indulgences, holding both himself and those who serve him to a higher standard than others, though distinctly different than one might expect.Martial Focus - While greatly skilled in physical arms and learned in magic and aetherial manipulation for the arts, Keiten can do little against magic in a combat capacity, making him somewhat poorly equipped to deal with casters without some form of external aid.Wayward Lord - Keiten's departure from his family's estate was not a kind or mutually agreed upon one. Even the mention of merchant lords or aristocracy in general puts him on edge. He often guards the specifics of his past closely, and regards bounty hunters with some suspicion for fear of being reunited with his clan.Being Watched? - Something's... creeping, in the corners of his vision, just shy of being focused on. Sometimes he loses a minute or two, or walks into a room with no recollection of how or why. Perplexing, and mostly harmless, but can occasionally lead him to act on edge, or particularly stressed.