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namefletcher aria
real namevanya ingar djt-marouc
age/height85 / 5'7"
gendermale, he/they
orientationpansexual, single & polyam
occupationtraveling bard, part-time writer, goldsmith

to know you is to love you, and oh, do i love you. let me sing your life's song, darling ♫

fletcher was born and raised in sharlayan under the care of his grandparents—elezen, on his father's side. his parents fell in love in a whirldwind romance that took his mother away from dalmasca and his father away from his responsibilities to the forum. his real name was given to him by his mother in honorary fashion, as he's never been to the golmore jungle or dalmasca himself.less than enthused by the burden placed on them, his grandparents were fairly uninvolved. fletcher kept himself entertained through books, music, and his own studies, mostly staying out of the public eye. it was a lonely childhood but there were never any expectations placed on him, he had a nice roof under his head and three meals a day, so he couldn't complain.as he got older, he was approved to attend the studium. it was the first time in his life where he actually felt like he had a purpose. he's soft spoken but eloquent, eager to learn and experiment, and the studium gave him a reason to be around others who also shared his passion for academia and kept him away from his quiet life, so much so that some might have even said he lived at the studium some months.on the cusp of trying for his archon mark (on the properties of aetherweaving and musical therapy), he got caught up in a whirlwind romance of his own with one of the high ranking professors whom he needed a written recommendation from in order for his field work to be approved.hushed rumors and talk began to quickly spread within the studium about all the years of fletcher's research and field work reports being falsified, with the final nail on this supposed scheme being that they purposely sought out a romance with this professor in order to avoid scrutiny on his work and fully cheat his way through receiving an archon mark.with his work being called into question, his name smeared, and a much more highly ranked professor's word against his, fletcher did the only thing he could think of in a panic: he ran, changed his name, and maybe if he just ignores his problems long enough by starting a new life, they'll go away.

traveling bard nomadic by nature, fletcher feels right at home as a bard. he loves to frequent inns and with his trusty violin in hand, put on a show. his music is melancholy and sad- but he's always very excitable and eager to learn of someone else's homes and heroic deeds. talk with him enough to catch his interest and he'll write a song just for you.precious jewels need a gift on short notice? perhaps on the market for a fashionable new piece to wear? fletcher has turned his goldsmithing hobby into a coveted small business; his pieces are exclusive and only one of each item is ever made, so they are truly unique. he takes commissions for all sorts of jewelry pieces under the business name the cubic contemporary. he doesn't have a business storefront, but maybe you're lucky enough to find him selling his wares at a market. or if you own your business and want to sell his wares in your shop, maybe you're interested in striking up a partnership.man of mystery fletcher carries an air of mystery around him; he generally avoids talking about his past, but when he does, it's all vague notions or things that are blatantly untrue, which he plays off as jest.let's play a game a fan of triple triad? doman mahjong, perhaps? win or lose, fletcher loves to gamble; sometimes for things that he doesn't even have to give, but that's part of the thrill. gotta take big risks to win big. if some of the bets don't line up at the end or you find your wallet missing... well, did you ever actually have it to begin with?scandal in sharlayan anyone with involvement in sharlayan's politics over the last 20 years and the studium is free to recognize him for the academic scandal outlined in his about page. any inquiries of "hey, aren't you..." will instantly put him on the defensive. using his former name in public is an instant addition to his shit-list. anyone who would have known him from sharlayan remembers him as being quiet and plain—a stark difference from this rougher around the edges, dolled up persona he portrays now.wayward home fletcher rents a shoddy, run down apartment in kugane. it doubles as a safe space for anyone down on their luck and needing a place to stay for a few nights to crash in and fill their bellies. it's not fancy in the slightest, but despite his less than savory dealings at the moment, it's the only thing he hangs on to in order to feel like he's not a shitty person. whether you're someone struggling to adjust to the hand they've been dealt just like him or simply an adventurer passing through, the doors are open, free of charge.other viera his mother is a rava from the golmore jungle who lived in dalmasca for many years, but fletcher has never been there himself. he's heard a few stories here and there but he'd genuinely love to hear any firsthand info from his kin (or veena and shetona, likewise) who were raised there.

fletcher aria, on mateus but willing to travel. lgbtqia+ friendly. 21+ and only looking to write with other adults.thanks for taking the time to read this carrd! i had a lot of fun putting it together. if you'd like to rp, please send me a /tell first so we can work something out. my schedule is all over the place sometimes and i enjoy doing content, so it's unlikely for me to ever be standing still for very long while in game unless asked!i prefer discord rp over in-game for convenience and flexibility, but i'm willing to rp in game with advance notice & shorter posts so we can keep things moving at a reasonable pace. my schedule leans toward early mornings for in-game rp, any time on discord.standard ooc stuff here: ic is not ooc, my character is not me, let's be respectful of each other and we'll have a great time.looking for anything! i'm super flexible and looking to explore different options for him. less of a priority, but i'm also looking for an rp fc for him.