KAZHA'A ANHSARI

Name: Kazha'a Anhsari

Age: Early 30s

Nameday: 7th Sun of the 6th Astral Moon (11/7)

Race: Miqo'te, Keeper of the Moon

Height: 5 fulms, 4 ilms

Sexuality: Demisexual Homoromantic

Marital Status: In a relationship with Laurens Lalier

Birthplace: South Shroud, The Black Shroud

Current Residence: Lavender Beds, The Black Shroud

Occupation: Blade-for-Hire

Guardian: Menphina, the Lover

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

Blade-for-Hire: Kazha’a used to do just about anything for gil, and he still has quite a repertoire under his belt. Some of his more common jobs include delivery of goods, locating and/or stealing relics from ruins, and monster/beast slaying. While Kazha’a tends to work alone, it is possible he has worked with someone by force or necessity. Or worked against them. Another mercenary? Competition?

Underground: Kazha’a is no stranger to the underground. He’s gotten his blade bloody for coin before, or through other shady means. It’s a business where he might not have a lot of friends and a good number of enemies. He has left the life behind, but most know one can never fully be rid of it.

Merchants and Smiths: Kazha’a is a firm believer he is only as good as his knives, so while he takes care of what he owns, he might need to repair or purchase new ones now and again. He likely spends a lot of coin at blacksmith's shops or with leatherworkers.

Gridanian Resident: Recently settled in the area, Kazha'a is growing used to living in the Shroud once more. He might be found running errands alone in the city, though it is more likely he would be found hunting in the woods.

Kazha Anhsari (Deceased): Kazha'a's mother and the matriarch of their clan. She was a cruel woman who cared for nothing but strength. When Kazha'a left his clan, his mother vowed he would be killed on sight if he was to ever return and sent hunters to track him relentlessly. After over ten turns of being pursued and chased from his homeland, Kazha'a finally killed the woman and set his clan on a new path.

Tavikh'a Anjal: A favored male of Kazha, Kazha'a's sire was a man of few words. He taught Kazha'a to fight and hunt, but he never cared for his father's acceptance of his mother's harsh ways. After he killed his mother, Tavikh'a disappeared and has not been seen since. Kazha'a doubts he'll ever see the man again.

Verha Anhsari: Born three years after Kazha’a, Verha is one of twin siblings. Verha is a capable fighter, and she and Kazha’a shared a rivalry in their younger years. When he left the clan, she swore she would be the one to kill him if he ever returned. She was always too much like his mother for him to form any sort of relationship. When Kazha'a did return, and challenged his mother, Verha seemed unable to accept it. Kazha'a doubts they will ever forgive one another, but both seem content enough to let each other alone.

Zerha Anhsari: Also born three years after Kazha’a, Zerha is the second of the twin siblings. Zerha is an excellent forager and fisher. Simpler in mind than her twin, she cares little for fighting and finds her strength in other things. She is good with her hands, and likes to weave and sew. While she never showed any open hatred toward Kazha'a, she was loyal to the clan. Since their mother's death, she is working with her sister and the others to form something better.

Oba Anhsari: The Anhsari clan's medicine woman, and the mother of the previous matriarch. Her daughter was murdered by her cousin, Kazha, so that she could take power. Oba was forced to accept her or be killed as well. It was Oba who predominantly raised Kazha'a and his siblings, and she is one of the few people Kazha'a would say he trusts amongst the clan members. She is currently acting as the matriarch and likely will remain so until she is no longer fit.

Alleaux Lebeau (Deceased): For reasons he cannot explain, Kazha’a found Alleaux quite easy to talk to and felt indebted after the Elezen tended his wounds after a rather nasty run in with a chimera. While they were in a mercenary company together, Kazha'a found refuge in the man's room. When Alleaux left the group without a word to him, Kazha'a also left the company. He has since learned the man is dead.

Laurens Lalier: Kazha'a met Laurens by chance in Ul'dah, and then a second time by collapsing at his doorstep. More romantic or religious people might have called it fate. Since then, the man has become someone Kazha'a trusts completely, and a man who has tended his wounds more times than he can count. Without him, he likely would have not survived the confrontation with his mother. Kazha'a owes him everything. He doesn't really know how to put into words how he feels, but he and Laurens have agreed to take it as they go.

Savir Anhsari: Kazha'a's youngest sister, who he deeply loves more than he can express. When their mother left her for dead as a newborn, it was Kazha'a who saved her and helped to raise her. He gets to see her far more than he has in the past, but since she's taken to exploring the world outside the clan, he can do little but worry from afar.

Ellere Valahan: A woman Kazha'a once worked with. He was far more familiar with her late husband, Alleaux, but after seeking her out to learn the man was dead, he felt strangely more connected with her. She gets on his nerves, but he knows she means well. Should she ask anything of him, he would help. And he know she would likely do the same for him.

Madoc Parnell: An annoyingly loud, and annoyingly tall Xaela man Kazha'a met in the Thanalans while on a job. Without his help, the fight would have been far messier, but Kazha'a won't admit to it. Madoc offered him information: a tavern and a place to get work in La Noscea. Kazha'a has yet to take him up on the offer.

Ruran Vas: A companion of Ellere's, Kazha'a met the man while traveling with a group to aid the woman against a Voidsent that was threatening her life. He doesn't know much of him, but he seems to respect his skill after several spars. Trust is hard won, but Kazha'a's respect is almost as good.

Rhai'a Kherr: A Keeper his sister met while in the city, and one who offered her a job. Kazha'a, unwilling to let his sister go alone, also accompanied the two of them. If asked, Kazha'a would probably say he hates the other, but no explanation would be given.