Final Fantasy: Rise of Despair
Well, one last interlude before we jump in to the conclusion, Harris' and Heidi's data has been changed drastically, And we have the inclusion of Blaze, Seth, and Toxin before Ize. After this I'll be off to work on the next chapter. Wow, I only had to go up to eight interludes.
Disclaimer: I do not own Final Fantasy: Tactics Advance, I do own the characters and plot.
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Interlude Hachi
Key:
Name: The name of the character duh.
Race: The race of the character
Gender: The gender of the character, it goes without saying with Vieras since they are all female
Age: The age of the character
Class/Job: What job/class the character is
Position: If they have a title, here's what it is.
Physical description: How the character looks
Personality: There personality
Skills: Abilities they have assigned and such. Even R-abilities and S-abilities.
Equipment: What equipment they have, I know it hardly matters, but I'm a geek like that.
Other Info: Anything else that's noteworthy about the character.
Now on with it
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Name: Harris
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 228 (28 biologically)
Class/Job: Racemaster (Human)
Position: Racemaster of the humans
Physical description: 6'1" in height, long brown hair in a ponytail, brown eyes, blue hoop earrings, golden turban with blue gen at center of turban. Golden outer robes, blue pants visible through front, two orange strips of cloth that hang from the neck of robes like a cape, swords sheathed at left side, golden fingerless glove on right hand with blue glove underneath, left forearm covered in golden bandages with the back of his left hand exposed. Black lines form a symbol of two halves of a heart divided down the middle with a crown above them on the back of his left hand.
Personality: Chivalrous, protective of his allies and merciless to his enemies. Rarely gets angry, carries a deep burden of his past.
Skills: Master, R-Master, S-Master
Equipment: Excalibur 2, Excalibur 2, Peytral, Angel Ring, Ninja Tabi
Other Info: Blames himself deeply over the death of his love and has carried this burden for one hundred years.
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Name: Heidi
Race: Viera
Age: 28
Class/Job: Racemaster (Viera)
Position: Racemaster of the Viera
Physical description: 5' 6" in height, white hair in a ponytail that falls between her shoulders, blue eyes, wears a white top leaving her belly exposed. Wears white skirt that reaches down to her knees and sandals that almost touch her knees. White sleeves extend from her elbows to her wrists. Black lines forming a ram's face with swirling horns are on the back of her left hand.
Personality: Kind, caring, a little curious, will show no mercy to her enemies
Skills: Master, R-Master, S-Master
Equipment: Masamune 100 (swaps for Gastra Bow pending on situation), Judge coat, Ribbon, Angel Ring, Ninja Tabi
Other Info: Has known Harris for eight years and receives a tulip from him every time he comes back from his monthly trip. Has received the most personal training from Harris and the two have a deep trust for each other. Recently revealed that she is the Viera Racemaster.
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Name: Casey
Race: Bangaa
Gender: Male
Age: 228 (28 biologically)
Class/job: Racemaster (Bangaa)
Position: Racemaster of the Bangaas
Physical appearance: 6'5" in height, green eyes, regal purple robes that stop right at his ankles, revealing his sandals and golden armor similar to a templar, sword sheathed at left side, right hand in a guantlet, left hand is bare with thick black lines forming a profile shot of a dragon's head on the back of his hand.
Personality: Seems rather light-hearted, but is in truth a very wise and powerful bangaa. Has a love for battle, but will gladly avoid a battle if it is necessary to avoid one.
Skills: Master, R-Master, S-Master
Equipment: Sequence, Materia Armor, Bangaa Helmet, Ninja Tabi, Mindu Gem
Other info: Physically strongest of the Racemasters, has been a teacher to Adam and his parents before him.
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Name: Matt
Race: Moogle
Gender: Male
Age: 228 (28 biologically)
Class/job: Racemaster (Moogle)
Position: Racemaster of the Moogles
Physical appearance: Brown eyes, 3'10" in heigh, antennae leading to Pom-Pom. Mog Knight esque outfit with red clothing and silver outer armor on chest knees and shoulders. Red cloth scarf tattered at the end with a somewhat large brown glove on his right hand. Symbol on back of left hand black lines that seem to form a vague profile shot of a toad's head with a few swirls at the top of it.
Personality: Light-hearted and loves to make jokes. This hides the more serious and focused side of his personality and his incredible power and wisdom and mechanical knowledge.
Skills: Master, R-Master, S-Master
Equipment: Gunblade (Built by him personally.), Materia Armor, Acacia Hat, Mindu Gem, Galmia Shoes
Other info: Greatest endurance out of the Racemasters, has lived in Baguba for the past century and has led both the airship factory and the town.
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Name: Cole
Race: Nu Mou
Gender: Male
Age: 228 (28 biologically)
Class/Job: Racemaster (Nu Mou)
Position: Racemaster of the Nu mous
Physical Description: Brown fur, green eyes, 5'3" in height. Sage-like outfit, hat and outer coat are purple with large blue beads. Two gold sashes that form an X over his chest, remaining robes are blue with gold runes lining the rims. Gold, bell-shaped earrings in his ears. Back of left hand has black lines forming a bird with its wings spread open.
Personality: Serious, straight to the point, though seemingly insensitive at times he is rather a very caring man. Very wise.
Skills: Master, R-Master, S-Master
Equipment: Sapere aude, silver coat, black hat, angel ring, fairy shoes
Other info: Is the most powerful mage in Ivalice, holds his old friends very dearly, yet is very attached to his school and its students.
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Name: Gilbert
Race: Nu Mou
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Class/Job: Alchemist
Position: Elite of Clan Falcon
Physical description: Gray fur with slightly pink nose, 5'2" in height, black eyes, wears half-moon spectacles, red Alchemist's hat and robe with white robes underneath. His long ears have the usual bell like earrings typical of Alchemists.
Personality: Intelligent, sometimes rather dry, thinks more logically than anything else.
Skills: Alchemy Skill (Master), Black Magic (Master), Return Magic, Magic Power plus
Equipment: Lotus Mace, Temple Cloth, Black Hat, Germinas, Mindu Gem
Other Info: Is trusted by Harris nearly to the same extent as Heidi, is often asked for his advice in situations. Has noted even more unusual characteristics about Harris.
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Name: Mendoza
Race: Bangaa
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Class/Job: Gladiator
Position: Elite of Clan Falcon
Physical description: Yellowish scaled skin, yellow gladiator's helmet, his power sash over his overalls, his blade is sheathed as his left side.
Personality: Short-tempered, but highly respectful of those he acknowledges.
Skills: Spellblade Tech (Master), Battle Tech (Master), Strikeback, Double Hand
Equipment: Pearl Blade, Power Sash, Bracers, Dash Boots, Star Armlet
Other Info: Former member of Clan Liberation, older brother of Will, fiercely loyal to Harris and Heidi, best friends with Monty. Apparently superstitious.
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Name: Monty
Race: Moogle
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Class/Job: Gunner
Position: Elite of Clan Falcon
Physical description: . He stood 4'0", large beret-esque hat covers his ears but allows an antenna with his red bon bon on it to come through. Brown and white shirt and pants and a blue sash that had bullets on it. Gun on his right side.
Personality: Light-hearted and likes to make a light joke or taunt at someone, can get flustered
Skills: Gunmanship (Master), Item, Block Arrows, Concentrate
Equipment: Outsider, Power Sash, Headband, Dash Boots, Genji armlets
Other Info: Best friends with Mendoza, has a crush on Stacy, superb marksman, former sergeant in the Black Army although how he broke free of the brainwashing is unclear as of now. Apparently superstitious.
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Name: Jessica
Race: Human
Gender: Female
Age: 25
Class/Job: Ninja
Position: Elite of Clan Falcon
Physical Description: 5'4" in height. Pink ninja robes with tight pink shorts partially covered by a pink skirt. Long blonde hair in a net that forms a long ponytail that reaches down past her back. Has thin red lipstick, blue eyes, and basically flawless skin due to carefully applied make-up.
Personality: Comes across as bored a lot of the time, really brash and headstrong
Skills: Ninja Skill (Master) Steal (Master), Counter, Double Sword
Equipment: Kikuichimonji, Nosada, Power Sash, Mindu Gem, Dash boots
Other info: Is completely unaware of Jason's crush on her, though she shows it the least, she does respect Harris quite highly. Very reckless when not fighting. Her thinking seems to follow no pattern whatsoever
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Name: Will
Race: Bangaa
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Class/job: White Monk
Position: Regular member of Clan Falcon
Physical description: traditionally dressed white monk, blue shirt that reaches over to the top of his head along with blue gloves and brown baggy pants, green eyes, reaches 5'9". Orange skin
Personality: Rather calm for a bangaa, yet can still be provoked in to a fight. Highly respectful.
Skills: Monk Tech (Master), item, reflex
Equipment: Kaiser Knuckles, Brigandine, Headband, Dash boots, Genji armlets
Other info: Mendoza's younger brother, also a former member of clan Liberation, highly-respectful of Harris and Heidi. Considers Jessica a rival since he was an elite before she joined. Only follows Jessica around to keep her out of trouble, although his disdain for her as only deepened.
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Name: Stacy
Race: Moogle
Gender: Female
Age: 26
Class/job: Black Mage
Position: Regular member of Clan Falcon
Physical description: Wears pink variation of the traditional black mage coat, no hat, just a ribbon, no antenna for her bon bon since she's female. Long eyelashes, 3'6" in height, brown eyes
Personality: Tad mischievous, curious, light-hearted.
Skills: Black Magic, Item, Return Magic
Equipment: Thunder Rod, black robe, magic ring, dash boots, fortune ring
Other info: Is unaware of Monty's crush on her, has a tendancy to call Will and Mendoza lizards, respects Gilbert highly.
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Name: Jason
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Class/job: Archer
Position: Regular member of Clan Falcon
Physical description: he has brown hair under his yellow, pointed, feather hat, yellow tunic and brown breeches and sandals with his bow and quiver on his back. Has brown eyes and stands about 5'7" in height.
Personality: Timid, lacks self-esteem, easily awed
Skills: Aim, Item, Block arrows
Equipment: Yoichi Bow, Survival Vest, gauntlets, spike boots, fortune ring
Other info: Has a huge crush on Jessica, which is part of the reason why he joined, the rest of the reason is because it was a misunderstanding.
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Name: Hunter
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Class/job: Hunter
Position: Clanmaster of Clan Forest
Physical description: Blonde Hair, Blue eyes, 5'7" in height, green hunter's cap, green vest, red shirt tucked in to white baggy shorts that are held up by a brown belt, brown breeches on arms and legs, black fingerless gloves, black boots reaching halfway up his shins.
Personality: Very Light-hearted and hardly seems to take things seriously, but is a master strategist and can be quite focused on any tasks that need doing.
Skills: Hunt (Master), Aim (Master), Block Arrows, Concentrate
Equipment: Arbalest, Brigandine, Ninja Tabi, Genji Armlets, mindu gem
Other info: Gets on the nerves of his second in command a lot, unparalleled in strategizing. Quick analyst and quick at setting up traps. Seems to be at odds with Laura
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Name: Brently
Race: Moogle
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Class/job: Juggler
Position: Wandering thief
Physical description: Brown eyes, tufts of blonde hair comes from under his red and green jester's hat that his bon-bon is hidden under. Wears clown make-up, and a red and green jester's outfit. Only 3'0" in height, short even for a moogle.
Personality: Jokes around a lot but can be temperamental.
Skills: Stunt (Master), Steal (Master), Counter, Maintenance
Equipment: Orichalcum, Brigandine, Dash boots, Theif armlets, fortune ring
Other info: An aloof thief. Nothing much beyond that.
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Name: Laura
Race: Viera
Age: 20
Class/job: Red Mage
Position: Clanmaster of Clan Laura
Physical description: Traditional red mage outfit except for it being purple in color, Rapier sheathed at left side, hair in two ponytails behind her back, ears pierced with gold earrings, brown eyes, 5'5" in height
Personality: Self-centered, rarely acknowledges people of their strength, has developed a more of a friendly taunt of a personality
Skills: Red Magic (Master), Summon Magic (Master), Reflex, Magic Pow plus
Equipment: Femme Fatale, Judge Coat, Ribbon, Ninja Tabi, Genji Gloves
Other info: Has started to acknowledge others, but appears to be at odds with Hunter
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Name: Kyle
Race: Bangaa
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Class/job: Templar
Position: Second in command of Clan Laura
Physical Description: Traditional templar robes and armor only the robes are yellow in color, orange skin, green eyes with a look of understanding and pride, 6'1" in height, lance and shield strapped on back.
Personality: By far the calmest bangaa seen so far, thinks through his actions, even-tempered has an older brother disposition.
Skills: Sacred Tech (Master), Dragon Tech (Master), Bonecrusher, weapon attack plus
Equipment: Bangaa Spike, Materia armor, bangaa helm, Genji Shield, Ninja Tabi
Other info: Was raised with Laura since they were kids, despite her superior combat ability compared to his he is still protective of her on occasion.
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Name: Syack
Race: Nu Mou
Gender: Male
Age: 174
Class/Job: Illusionist
Position: Clanmaster of Clan Phantom
Physical description: Wears black variation of illusionist robes with gold lining the robes. Brown fur, slightly gray nose, blue eyes, left eye behind a monocle, hat bent toward the right, 5'3" in height, no earrings surprisingly.
Personality: Grumpy, moody, bitter, anti-social. Still able to read people's feelings quite well and has a really soft side if you dig deep enough. Really deep.
Skills: Phantasm Skill (Master), White Magic, Absorb MP, Turbo MP
Equipment: Princess Rod, Silver Coat, Black Hat, Fairy Shoes, Angel Ring
Other info: Bitterness is mostly as a result of the loss of his grandson. Not partial to company, particularly company that's much younger than he is.
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Name: Adam
Race: Bangaa
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Class/Job: Defender
Position: Clanmaster of Clan Liberation
Physical description: Wears silver armor and purple clothing with blindfolds, looks like a regular defender. 6'3" in height, tannish-brown skin, muscular frame.
Personality: Unusual for most bangaa he prefers not battling, has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for his allies. Very serious when the situation calls for it.
Skills: Defend (Master), Spellblade Tech (Master except for Ultima Sword.), bonecrusher, Weapon Attack plus
Equipment: Nagrarok, Adaman Armor, Bracer, Ninja Tabi, Bangaa Helmet
Other info: Student of Casey as his parents were before him. Apparently trained quite strenuously but he seems to enjoy it. Very loyal to Casey.
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Name: Cid the Second
Race: Moogle
Gender: Male
Age: 42
Class/job: Gadgeteer
Position: Stand-in Mayor of Baguba and CEO of Airship factory
Physical Description: Yellow gadgeteer tights that even wrap around head, fingerless gloves, scar over left eye, usually seen with a cigar in his mouth, blue eyes, 3'9" in height.
Personality: Somewhat temperamental, swears when angry, willing to lend a hand when needed.
Skills: Pandora, Charge, Damage MP, Concentrate
Equipment: Greaseburst, Judge Coat, Germinas, Bracers, Fortune Ring
Other info: Father died in an accident thirty-nine years ago. Skilled mechanist, has been raised by and trained by Matt.
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Name: Kate
Race: Human
Gender: Female
Age: 24
Class/Job: Blue Mage
Position: Vice-Headmaster of The Academy of Magic Arts
Physical Description: Traditional Blue Mage outfit, long brown hair in a pigtail that reaches down the length of her back, brown eyes, 5'8" in height.
Personality: Emotionless for the most part
Skills: Blue Magic (Master), Black Magic (Master), Reflex, Immunity
Equipment: Tulwar, Silver Coat, black hat, fortune ring, dash boots
Other info: Apparently acquainted with Laura, students around the school are terrified of her blue magic lessons for reasons Kate doesn't seem aware of.
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Name: Toxin
Race: Viera
Age: 68
Class/Job: Assassin
Position: Leader of her own band of bandits
Physical Description: 6'0" in height, tight full-body black suit that also reaches to a mask over her nose and mouth, hair wrapped neatly in a bun, katana sheathed behind her, normally wears a blindfold to hide her green eyes that have lines forming the profile shot of a dragon's head in the pupils.
Personality: Acts frightening and coy, almost playfully. This hides how sensitive she is to being one of the 'others'
Skills: Corner (Master), spirit magic (master), reflex, concentrate
Equipment: Masamune, judge coat, ninja tabi, ribbon, bracers
Other info: Is one of the 'others' and is discriminated as such. Has found peace with the Racemasters, Syack, and Seth thus far.
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Name: Seth
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Class/job: Ninja
Position: Guardian of Ahli refuge
Physical description: 5'9" in height, blue eyes, blonde hair, fair face, dark blue ninja outfit, two katanas sheathed on back.
Personality: Kind, caring, and selfless, but has a tendency to get hasty.
Skills: Ninja Skill (Master), secret veil (Master), counter, double-sword
Equipment: Nosada, Nosada, Judge coat, feather boots, fortune ring
Other info: The last user, besides Harris, of the secret veil abilities. Supportive of most people, especially Toxin.
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Name: Blaze
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Class/Job: Fighter
Position: Former leader of Kudik bandits
Physical description: 5'11 in height, brown eyes, spiky brown hair, blue bandana instead of a helmet, metal body armor, clothing is blue and white.
Personality: Short-tempered, rude, and vengeful.
Skills: Fighter tech (Master), Backdraft Style (Master), Strikeback, Weapon Attack plus
Equipment: Bracers, ninja tabi, ninja gear
Other info: Holds a grudge against Colonel Ize, is still vengeful towards other members of the group but he respects them a bit more than he used to.
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Name: Ize
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Class/Job: Blue Mage
Position: Colonel of the Black Army
Physical description: Wears black variation of Blue mage coat and red variation of under coat clothing. Black hat with red gem and red feather coming from under the gem. Brown eyes, brown hair, 5'10" in height.
Personality: Thinks quite highly of himself, doesn't like people he feels were just given their status. Enjoys taunting others and seeing things in unrest
Skills: Blue Magic (Master), Ninja Skill (Master), Counter, Double Sword
Equipment: Tulwar, Tulwar, Judge Coat, Ninja Tabi, Mindu gem
Other info: Like the other colonels and generals, he is one of the few black soldiers not brain-washed and is loyal to the black army on his own will. Gets along with Colonel Cious, mocks the other colonels and despises the generals. Hates Agon most of all.
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Name: Mali
Race: Viera
Age: 32
Class/job: Unknown
Position: General of the Black Army
Physical description: Black top that leaves her belly and lower back exposed, Black drapes on front and back with golden vine designs with black bikini bottom and sandals, gray helmet of sorts that reaches her cheeks and center of her forehead. 5'11" in height, purple eyes.
Personality: Very sinister, manipulative, and analytical.
Skills: Unknown
Equipment: Unknown
Other info: Admires Agon like a sister would admire an older brother despite her being older. Considers the other generals and Colonels incompetent. Not brainwashed.
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Name: Agon
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Class/job: Unknown
Position: Marshall of the Black Army
Physical description: White hair combed neatly to the side so that it falls to his shoulders and the rest is in a ponytail that reaches his neck. 6'0" in height, purple eyes. Wears black chest armor, black gauntlets, and black knight's boots with golden lines weaving in the design. Red clothing neatly tucked in to the armor. Thin sword sheathed behind his waist almost horizontally. Black handle of sword adorned with two red rubies.
Personality: So far One-hundred percent emotionless.
Skills: Unknown form of swordsmanship and magic
Equipment: Unknown equipment
Other Info: Despite his apparent lack of emotions he is still deeply loyal to the black king. Not much else is currently known beyond that. Isn't brainwashed.
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Name: Unknown, known only as Black King
Race: Unknown
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Class/job: Unknown
Position: Ruthless king of Ivalice
Physical description: Only seen in a blood red cloak that covers his entire body making it hard to even discern his height or size.
Personality: Cruel, merciless. Completely devoid of positive feeling.
Skills: Unknown
Equipment: Unknown
Other info: Is responsible for the misery and havoc throughout Ivalice. Strangely enough he doesn't seem to care how much money he earns through his taxes.
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