"Sly" Tessa
Rookie adventurer and occasional petty criminal.
Tessa's transformation from her former life as an Ul'dah alley cat to a budding adventurer has not gone unnoticed. Her dirty blonde hair, which she cuts and styles herself, often appears disheveled, but her unique beauty is undeniable. Her eyes, mismatched shades of pink, are particularly striking, with the left being a darker hue than the right, which is almost a rosy-tinted white.Tessa's bright countenance is immediately apparent, despite the shallow scars on her face that she earned while struggling to survive in Ul'dah's impoverished neighborhoods. Her petite frame and lean build belie the strength and agility she has developed through her years of hard living. She carries herself with the typical litheness of a miqo'te, moving with a graceful poise that is truly impressive.Overall, Tessa is a testament to resilience and determination in the face of adversity, an example of how one's past doesn't have to define their future.
Since (mostly, 'officially') turning her back on a life of petty thievery and deception, Tessa has found her calling as a treasure-seeker and adventurer, spending her days exploring the forgotten ruins and hidden places of Eorzea with like-minded fortune-hunters. Though she occasionally takes on odd jobs or other business that takes her out of Ul'dah, she feels most at home in the city's bustling streets. You can often find her strolling around the city, food in hand, taking in one of the many live performances that occur there.
Tessa is usually calm and friendly, but she can become quite lively after a few drinks. She can also be somewhat flippant and distrustful of others, making it clear that she's not one to be taken advantage of. Her cleverness and quick wit have served her well in the past, although she's not exactly a scholar.
If you're looking for seriousness or gravity, Tessa is probably not the person to turn to. However, if you're up for a bit of adventure and fun, she's the perfect companion to have by your side.
The moniker "Sly" fits Tessa like a glove, given her troubled past. Abandoned or orphaned at a very young age, she was left to fend for herself on the unforgiving streets of Ul'dah. Although she was taken in by various orphanages, foster families, and well-meaning benefactors over the years, Tessa found it hard to adjust and often chose to go her own way. To survive in a harsh and unpredictable world, she learned how to fight and became all too familiar with the consequences of being too trusting. As a child and young woman, she struggled to make ends meet and resorted to stealing to put food on the table. Now a woman in her own right, these days life has become more merciful, and Tessa is no longer a bit too thin, with clothing a bit too worn.
