Marisa Takeuchi
武内 鞠紗
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Your friendly neighbourhood pizza delivery girl!Hailing from the sunswept ports of Limsa Lominsa, Marisa Takeuchi-Shipman is an adventurous young Hyur girl with a big heart and even bigger aspirations: to build up her burgeoning pizza business into one of Hydaelyn's premier food services, bringing delicious baked goods to every corner of Eorzea and beyond. Together with her ever-trusty side-kitten, Puku, she won't stop until everyone's had a taste of PUKU PIZZA!
About her!
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"I only care about two things: gil and pizza. So long as I'm making both, then I'm one happy girl."
Biological
⌠Full Name⌡: Marisa Takeuchi-Shipman
(武内 鞠紗・シップマン)⌠Nickname(s)⌡: Mary, Mari, Redcap⌠Age⌡: 25... ish⌠Race⌡: Far Eastern-Midlander Hyur⌠Sex⌡: Female⌠Hair/Eye colour⌡: Black · Green⌠Height⌡: 5 fulms, 6 ilms (167.64 cm.)⌠Weight⌡: 131 ponze (59.421 kg.)⌠Sexuality⌡: ಠ_ಠ
Personal
⌠Nationality⌡: Hingan-Lominsan⌠Birthplace⌡: Kugane, Suenokuni, Mitsurugi Bakufu (Hingashi)⌠Nameday⌡: 26th Sun of the 2nd Umbral Moon, 1554 Sixth Astral Era⌠Languages⌡: Eorzean Common, Hingan*⌠Occupation⌡: Pizzaiola, restauranteur⌠Religion⌡: None⌠Relationship status⌡: Nope⌠Alignment⌡: What is this, D&D?
*Brackets ([]) will be used to indicate when Hingan is being spoken as Marisa's player possesses little fluency in Japanese. Individual words and phrases may be left untranslated for the sake of flavour.
Currently
Adjusting to the comfort—and discomfort—which comes from returning to a home you've not seen in quite awhile. Time to grab a broom and brush off the cobwebs.
Physical AppearanceMarisa stands at a height of 5'6", being but an ilm taller than the typical female Midlander. A vivacious young woman, most would assume she was in her early twenties—but it is her physical features that stand out most obviously: with almond-shaped green eyes and black hair, her fair complexion and oval face clearly reflected a mixed Far Eastern and Western parentage (her mother continues to assert she is fully Hingan despite obvious signs to the contrary). As someone who also exercises constantly, Marisa possesses an athletic body as well; she may not be as strong as a fully-grown Roegadyn, but those leg muscles can carry her far, and you don't want to be on the wrong end of one of her kicks, as more than a few enterprising pirates have attested to.When it comes to fashion, Marisa wears a variety of outfits depending on both mood and/or occasion, with the only constant being that everything she owns is red. Everything. So strong is her preference for this one specific colour, that it is exceedingly rare for her to be seen in anything else: should red not be available for an item, she'll find a way to dye it herself if possible.⌠Distinguishing marks⌡: Pale red freckles along the face.
Personality traits
Strengths✔️ - Goal-oriented
✔️ - Ambitious
✔️ - Passionate
✔️ - Dynamic
✔️ - Sympathetic
✔️ - Instinctive
✔️ - Creative
✔️ - Extroverted
✔️ - Confident
✔️ - Pragmatic
✔️ - Resilient
✔️ - Open-minded
✔️ - CuriousWeaknesses/Flaws❌ - Impulsive
❌ - Averse to criticism
❌ - Combative
❌ - Temperamental
❌ - Insecure
❌ - Flighty
❌ - Callow
❌ - Somewhat self-centred
❌ - Rash
❌ - Easily irritable
❌ - Headstrong
❌ - Impatient
❌ - Grudgesome/vengeful
Important items!
Daggers
Slice, and dice, and do it twice! Marisa carries two steel knives crafted by blacksmith Castle Stoneforge, each inlaid with opal. Whether for cutting salami or a raider, their sharpened blades get the job done.
Garlond GL-II "Red Rocket II"
When Marisa needs to get somewhere fast, she hops on the Red Rocket II. This motorbike boasts everything a pizza girl could want in a delivery vehicle: durable molybdenum frame, powerful 121 HP engine, and four ceruleum tanks to keep her on the road longer.
Picto-box
A curious little Sharlayan invention that allows Marisa to take sepia-tinted "picto-grams" with the press of a single button. Handy for capturing exciting moments and views!
Blinding powder
When the going gets tough, the tough... hurls a mixture of ground chili pepper and sand into an opponent's eyes to temporarily blind them. Shouting "METSUBUSHI!" after tossing is completely optional, but entirely recommended.
Max-Potion
An herbal tonic concocted from mistletoe, a few gulps reinvigorates the humours to restore both health and stamina. Handy for when Marisa needs a little pick-me-up to get back on her feet.
Skills!
☆= Poor | ☆☆= Average | ☆☆☆= Good | ☆☆☆☆= Excellent | ☆☆☆☆☆= Mastery
Cooking ☆☆☆
Food is one of Marisa's passions, and her natural skill in the culinary arts is a match for any of the Bismarck's finest chefs. She can cook up all kinds of savoury dishes given the right ingredients: sandwiches, soups, sweet meats, desserts—and her excellent Puku pizzas, of course!
Speed and agility ☆☆☆
When you're out on the road, you gotta be fit! When she needs to travel on foot, Marisa's capable of sprinting for malms without stopping and pulling off some amazing acrobatics to ensure she's getting to you in 30 mins. or less.
Stealth and evasion ☆☆☆
The wilds of Eorzea are hazardous places teeming with nasty surprises, and experience has shown Marisa that it's best to cut and run when the odds are stacked against you. Using her familiarity with the land, she can easily evade detection whilst moving silently.
Self-defence ☆☆
Marisa keeps foes at bay with an improvised fighting style which emulates the "pragmatic" martial arts of Limsa Lominsa's rogues. A mostly evasive fighting style that focuses on exploiting every advantage possible and disorienting foes.
Origins
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"Where I came from—and how I got here."
On a cold wintery night in Kugane, Hingashi's shining gateway to the world outside its isolated borders, a young geiko was working the hours away within a bustling izakaya, keeping its otherwise rowdy patrons mesmerized with her honeyed voice and the haunting tunes of her shamisen. Amongst the revelrous crowd of itinerant ronin, drunken yakuza, and wealthy merchants seeking to go where the action was, were a smattering of foreign tourists looking to enjoy Kugane's nightlife—and one of them, a strapping gentleman from far Eorzea, would be especially enthralled with the tavern's star talent.He was six feet tall and sunkissed, with hair as ruddy as his personality, and a Lominsan brogue complimenting his unmistakable swagger; a man who lived his life on the edge, in search of adventure wherever it could be found. The geiko, meanwhile, was a demure young woman of average height who nonetheless stood with austere grace, her white kimono radiating the darkened alcohol-drenched halls. He was spirited and libertine, while she was reserved, laconic and unerringly traditionalist; yet as the night went on, they nevertheless enjoyed one another's company, enough for them to eventually make their way to somewhere private for a more... intimate cultural exchange between East and West.Thus it was from this very unlikely union that Marisa Takeuchi-Shipman—future pizza delivery girl of Limsa Lominsa—was born.
Hooks and Hearsay!
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"Ready to take your order!"
Current hooks🍕⌠PIZZA⌡:
Talking about it, eating it, talking about eating it—anything having to do with Hydaelyn's favourite sauce-covered flatbread will instantly have Marisa's attention, especially if you're a hungry customer looking to order one from her.🍲⌠Food⌡:
Marisa doesn't have a fondness for just pizza alone! Food in general will have her attention and she welcomes the company of culinarians both amateur and professional. Share with recipes from home, your favourite dish, or even new pizza styles: sometimes friendships can be made in the kitchen.🐟⌠The Bismarck⌡:
That the pizza girl was a former student at the Culinarian's Guild, where she tutored under the ever-rigourous Lyngsath Doesfalksyn, may prove to be an interesting topic of discussion for past alumni wishing to reconnect.⚓⌠Limsa Lominsa⌡: Marisa is always keen to learn the latest news coming out of Limsa Lominsa and beyond. Anyone well-connected with the thalassocracy's goings-on will have her ear, especially information concerning its piratical element.✉️⌠Courier work⌡:
Pizza isn't the only thing Marisa delivers: mail, parcels, packages of a suspicious weight and dimension, you name it—if you need it moved, and moved fast, she'll get it there no questions asked.🏋️⌠Training⌡:
Because knowing how to defend oneself can mean the difference between a successful delivery run or a return to the Lifestream, Mari will welcome anyone willing to improve her combat and/or athletic ability.🗼⌠Places of interest⌡:
Delivering to so many places around Eorzea alone has given Marisa a major case of wanderlust, so simply having somewhere interesting to take her to can be a hook in and of itself—even a stroll through Eastern La Noscea can turn into an unexpected adventure.
Rumours:
( A.k.a, reviews left from past customers.)
"Me team and I found ourselves stranded in the middle o' nowheres after them damn qiqirn robbed us blind, stripping our wains of er'rything we had—including our rations. One call to Puku's and Lil' Miss Redcap came ridin' up to our location with several boxes of pepperoni-and-cheese pizza, saving us all from cannabilizin' each other (partially exaggerating there, but three days without food ain't nothin' to spit at). She even managed to get a Yellowjacket patrol to escort us back to Aleport, and with enough pizza to spare for the next trip!"
- Autumn Rose, Lominsan caravanner"Our party had just recently cleared out some ancient ruin deep within Southern Thanalan, loading up on as much treasure we could carry out—and what better way to celebrate victory back at camp than with some pizza? Mary was there in less than ten minutes with our orders, and we feasted like kings the whole night; even gave her some of our loot as payment. Excellent service, would recommend!"
- Clade "The Spade" Sharpe, seasoned graverobber adventurer"Bi ömnö ni khezee ch "pitstsa" idej üzeegüi bögööd zövkhön nernees ni l jigshüürtei gej bodson. Gevch Khatagtai Takyeuchi ööröö namaig itgüülj chadsan bögööd neg khazsany daraa ene ni buuzny daraa minii khoyor dakhi durtai khool bolson yum. Khatagtai Takyeuchi, nadad amttai "pitstsa"-gaa taniltsuulsand bayarlalaa!"((Translation: "I have never had a 'pizza' before, and honestly thought it was disguisting from the name alone. But Miss Takeuchi herself managed to convince me, and after one bite it has become my second favourite food after buuz. Miss Takeuchi, thank you for introducing me to your delicious 'pizza'!"))
- Altantsetseg Dazkar, Steppe hunter"AAAAAAAAAAAAH!"
- Hazel "Crashin' Thrashin'" Morrowdusk, local maniac
The Peeps!
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"Let's get to know each other!"
Over the course of her many, many adventurers and deliveries, Marisa will encounter a diverse cast of characters out in the world of Eorzea: friends and passing acquaintances, foes looking to ruin her day, as well as mysterious strangers whose intentions have yet to be known. Whoever they are, if they have made an impact in her life, they will be noted here.
👪 = Family · 🎎 = Friends and acquaintances · ❤️ = Romantically involved · ❔ = Unsure
😈 = Enemies and rivals ·💀 = Deceased/Defunct🧑 = Player Character / 👤 = Non-player Character
Family 'n' Friends
The pizza girl's family and friends! (NPCs only)
Friends (PCs)
All of the amazing roleplayers that Marisa has met over the course of RP!
Enemies
All of the not-so-amazing people that have hindered, harassed, or otherwise inconvenienced Marisa in some way, big or small. Includes both NPCs and PCs.
Family 'n' Friends!
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What's a pizza girl without a bunch of friends to join her on deliveries? From longtime chums to passing acquaintances, these are the helpful folks who've affected Marisa's life in one way or another (NPCs only).Click the button below to return to the relationship section!
Puku (ブク)
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"Mew?"
The main man, the star of the show, it's Puku: Marisa's mischievous and seriously adorable side-kitten for whom her pizza delivery business is named after! This corpulent cat was found as a baby whilst out on a delivery and the two have become inseparable ever since, with Puku accompanying his master on her every adventure.Spry, outgoing and more than a little adventurous, Puku embodies the selfsame qualities as Marisa, particularly her love of pizza—especially eating it!
Takeuchi Haruko (武内 治子)
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「明日の風は明日吹くだろう。」
Haruko Takeuchi is Marisa's Hingan-born mother, though one would be forgiven for believing otherwise: despite entering her forty-seventh winter, she appears twice as young, a fact she readily attributes to the kami's blessings and a good diet (including daily consumption of matcha tea). A former rising star amongst Kugane's geiko, her rather promising career was inadvertently cut short when the man who would become Marisa's father convinced the Eastern beauty to follow him westward to Eorzea—a decision she remains regretful of given said "gentleman" decided to up and leave rather suddenly.Demure and proper, Haruko holds steadfast to the cultural traditions of her native home to a fault, with her staunch conservatism often interpreted as a "quasi-rebellion" against assimilation into Lominsan life, standing in direct contrast to the more integrated Marisa. Nevertheless, she adores her daughter greatly and supports the pizza girl in her endeavours as only a loving okā-san can... even if her affection can be cloying at times.
Rocceto (ロケット)
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"KWEH!!"
When most people choose a chocobo, they tend to avoid the red ones for very good reason: their violent, hyper-aggressive disposition makes them terrible steeds (and that's if one can even be domesticated). This didn't stop Marisa from taking up Rocceto, an especially volatile red chocobo, as her mount of choice. Much like his namesake, this big angry bird takes off like a rocket, destroying anything or anyone unfortunate enough to be in his path. Nevertheless, Marisa counts on his speed to get her through delivery runs and his belligerent temperament has served well to keep her safe from threats—or anything he interpreted as a threat.Nowadays, Marisa primarily relies on her motorbike for both work and leisure, but she occasionally mounts Rocceto for locations more amenable to chocobo travel. Just remember: when you see this rocket in flight, GET OUT OF THE WAY.
Aldric Shipman
(アルドリック・シップマン)
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Aldric Shipman is Marisa's now-missing father, though these days she is loathed to call him such. A comparatively upright Lominsan in a city renowned for its lawlessness, he nonetheless counted thieves, pirates, smugglers and other shadier sorts amongst his connections. Nevertheless, her mother remembered him as a suave Westerner who somehow managed to woo her, whilst Marisa meanwhile remembered him for the amazing stories he'd share of his voyages across the Rhotano. Alas, this is where the fond memories end. His sudden disappearance left his family with unanswered questions, a mountain of debt, and a boatload of trouble which later followed.Nowadays, Marisa never speaks of Mr. Shipman except with bitterest contempt. Sometimes though, she oft wonders where dear ol' pa has run off to and whether or not she could find him... if only to throttle the man senseless.
Marcus Corvinus
(マーカス・コルヴィヌス)
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"Now THAT is what I call a pitsa magnificus!"
Born in Locus Amoenus under Garlean occupation, this Corvosi chef abandoned both his Imperial title and homeland to instead take up residence in Limsa Lominsa as a humble pizzaiolo; it was there that he met Marisa, and the two would become the closest and dearest of friends. It was Marcus who introduced the tastiness of pizza to her and the two bonded over their fondness for the pie, spending several bells a day in his kitchen discussing new ideas and baking them into delicious reality. Possessing boundless mirth and conviviality, Marcus was not just a diligent mentor, but a compassionate amīcus who inspired Marisa to always do her very best.Alas, great tragedy would snatch Marcus away from this mortal coil and Marisa continues to miss him dearly. The only thing which eases his passing is that she knows he is smiling down on her from on high, happy that his prized student is making people smile everywhere, one slice at a time.
Family 'n' Friends!
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What's a pizza girl without a bunch of friends to join her on deliveries? From longtime chums to passing acquaintances, these are the helpful folks who've affected Marisa's life in one way or another (PCs only).If the players below have a carrd available, links to them will be featured below their section!Click the button below to return to the relationship section!
"Clan Ishida will live on—it MUST live on..."
Ishida Masashige (石田 正成)
🎎 🧑
Warrior. Lord. Revolutionary. Masashige Ishida is a rather intimidating samurai whom Marisa chanced to meet in the Quicksand, a laconic wayfarer armed with a levin-aspected katana. It was only after he invited her outside of the city's gates did he divulge his origins: that of a foreign volunteer for the Doman Liberation Front (as one of a handful of Hingans to lend aid) whose shame over losing both King Rijin and his kinsmen in battle with the Garleans haunts him deeply still; to ensure the memory of his clan remains unforgotten, he requested Marisa to share their tale, to which she wholeheartedly accepted. Satisfied, he has since returned to wandering, though Marisa is certain they will meet again.
"The best strategy for fighting a morbol? Don't. But if you absolutely must, keep on your toes and DON'T stop moving."
Sylve Lowen (シルヴェ・ローウェン)
🎎 🧑
Sylve Lowen is a charming, amicable fellow with a rather interesting background... one that he would prefer NOT to share easily with others, but which Marisa was nonetheless made privy to after a chance encounter in Bentbranch Meadows. The only thing you need to know is that Mr. Lowen is a veteran adventurer who also just so happens to be one of the last true gunbreakers: masters of the ancient gunblade and keepers of its storied history, or so he would like to tell you. Marisa just thinks his weapon is pretty neat.Though he remains an enigma in her eyes, Sylve has thus far proven himself a fond acquaintance and his company is ever welcome when the two somehow bump into each other.
"Not a problem."
Kiba Saberfang (キバ・セイバーファング)
🎎 🧑
A long-time friend and fellow co-worker at her pizza parlour, Kiba Saberfang is a practiced summoner of supreme skill who just so happens to also be a supremely good chef. Coming in as just another customer, he offered to help alleviate a staffing shortage (initially as a temporary gesture) before being hired on the spot as a full-time employee. Since then, the two of them have maintained a close partnership of four summers, with many memories made both in and outside of the parlour.Kiba's professionalism and extreme dedication to his position as both pizza-maker and deliverer has made him one of Puku Pizza's longest and most loyal of employees: Marisa knows that, come rain or hellsfire, Kiba will always get the job done.
"The Warrior of Light? I am no such thing! Just a very old adventurer who has had A LOT of time to experiment with different disciplines."
Sylfreyr Star-strider
(シルフレイ・スターストライダー)
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Sylfreyr Star-strider, hailing from far distant Golmore, is a Ul'dah-based gladiator that Marisa happened to meet while answering a delivery for another gladiator who failed to appear. She quickly realized there was more to the soft-spoken Viera after learning his life story; of lands visited, adventures had, a home lost and family found, as well as an impressive repertoire of skills learned over the course of more than a century—pictomancy is but one of his latest talents. In spite of the bloody work of his current profession, Syl has proven to be a kind-hearted, patient and genteel soul with layers of depth hidden beneath his hardy exterior, even though there is much about him that remains mysterious and (perhaps intentionally) obscure.He has recently elected to train Marisa as a proper adventurer, imparting his own knowledge so that she may one day embark upon her own share of adventures.
Enemies 'n' Rivals
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Marisa has friends, and then she has these guys: enemies, both new and old, who have hindered or inconvenienced her in some manner. From pirates looking for an easy score to rivals seeking to destroy her business, these are the hostile faces who sometimes make the pizza girl's life a little harder.Click the button to return her relationship section!
DANGER LEVEL⚠️ = Non-threatening. Their bark is far worse than their bite.⚠️⚠️ = Troublesome, but manageable.⚠️⚠️⚠️ = Dangerous; don't approach alone.⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ = Avoid or approach with extreme caution.⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ = AVOID AT ALL COSTS.
"There is not room enough in all the seven hells to toss that GARBAGE you call 'food'!"
Pagoda Buligoda
(パゴダ・ブリゴダ)
😈 👤 ⚠️
Amongst the annals of the Bismarck's chefs, the name "Pagoda Buligoda" shall go down as one of its most controversial and despised, at least to Marisa. As a soi-disant master of haute cuisine, the infamous "Big Buli" (as he is known to his students) lived up to his reputation as one of the Culinarian Guild's most demanding mentors, with Marisa especially remembering him as an unforgiving snob who binned any food he felt may ruin the Bismarck's high standing; so when Marisa suggested for its menu pizza, "a disgusting flatbread so high in salt it has no business being served in any respectable restaurant", Pagoda harangued her choice so harshly that she eventually gave up her apprenticeship at the Guild, deciding instead to set up a pizza-delivery service just to spite him—and the rest, as they say, is history.
"Lominsa's home to PATRIOTS only, savvy?! If they ain't with the red, KILL 'EM DEAD!"
Lominsan Patriotic Guard
(ロミンサ愛国衛兵)
😈 👤 ⚠️⚠️
A ragtag band of nutty nationalists, paranoid patriots and other xenophobic hooligans, the Lominsan Patriotic Guard is a so-called "citizens' militia" that was originally formed to combat piracy in Limsa Lominsa, but who later became the city-state's self-styled defenders against anything they deem a threat to her freedom: Garleans, "Thordanites/Haloonies" (i.e, Ishgardians in general, whether religious or not) and any foreign peoples/influences also thought to imperil the Lominsan way of life. Now they terrorize the streets whilst wearing their iconic masks and Marisa has had more than one violent encounter with the gang, all for the "crime" of not being—or looking—Lominsan enough.Though their numbers are few, the Guard have nonetheless established themselves as a problematic presence throughout the Thalassocracy, in part thanks to their organization, resources and the unwavering zeal in their cause.
"Gods above, that castrum nearby gives me the creeps. WHY the Maelstrom hasn't gone in already 'n' cleared the place out is anybody's guess."
XIVth Imperial Legion
(ガレマール帝国軍第XIV軍団)
😈 👤 ⚠️⚠️⚠️
Severely crippled after the loss of Castrum Merīdiānum, the deaths of key military leaders, and the Garlean Civil War upending the entire chain of command, what remains of the XIVth Imperial Legion is effectively stranded in Eorzea with dwindling supplies and a demoralized force. Most soldiers have since abandoned their castra, lost to the Alliance in the aftermath of Operation Archon—except for one. Castrum Occidēns in Eastern La Noscea remains operational, staffed by imperial holdouts still committed to their original mission. While largely leaving the locals alone, their presence in the area is unwelcomed by the residents of nearby Wineport and Costa del Sol, not the least because having an active imperial fort just looming ominously only a few malms away is bad for tourism; and then there are those reports of travellers coming in from Camp Bronze Lake just suddenly going missing...Marisa doesn't pick a fight with them and they are (usually) keen to leave the pizza girl alone. Still, she has noticed them being more active than usual... and you can never trust imperials to not be up to something wicked.For now, she takes great care to avoid Castrum Occidēns: their sclōpētāriī (riflemen) have a bad habit of taking potshots at her when she gets too close. Really rude, that.
"Unlike some merchants, I don't discriminate: whether beggar or nabob, Empire or Alliance, my wares are open to all—if you've the gil, naturally."
Ourant de Eulaphoix
(ウラン・デ・ウラフォワ)
😈 👤 ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️
Ourant de Eulaphoix is a man who's origins are as mysterious as they are fanciful. One rumour claims him to be the ex-scion of an Ishgardian noble house who was disowned by its patriarch after a litany of scandals, while another tall tale alleges him to be a foreign spy; others say he's just a con artist with an ever-evolving background. His past history, however, is irrelevant to his current profession as an unscrupulous criminal whose "business interests" run the gamut from slave trading, arms trafficking and the smuggling of contraband proscribed under thalassocratic law—all while operating with a privateer's charter and the thinnest veneer of superficial charm.Beneath the pretense of an affable gentleman lies a ruthless and amoral merchant willing to trade with anyone looking to barter for his illicit "goods"; but it is his connection to Marisa's father—particularly the outstanding debt he owes—that has placed her into his crosshairs, with their one and only encounter nearly ending in tragedy.With eyes and ears seemingly everywhere, Ourant remains one of Marisa's most dangerous foes: she knows he is out there, waiting to strike whenever she least expects it.
Pretty pics!
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"Say cheese!"
Adventures, delivery runs and other exciting moments which provide a brief glimpse into the pizza girl's life, all for your viewing pleasure!
Delivering to a happy customer at their home in the Mist!(Date: 2024-10-25)
Consulting a map after getting lost... somewhere in Brayflox's Longstop.(Date: 2024-11-10)
A delivery run through Southern Thanalan which had the misfortune of attracting a very hungry zu—and it wasn't just the pizzas it was after...(Date: 2024-11-11)
Marisa tries to enjoy a quick snack by the beach in Costa del Sol... only to attract some uninvited company!(Date: 2024-11-11)
Sending a bandit flying after an attempted robbery in Middle La Noscea.(Date: 2024-11-11)
Enjoying some quality time with Puku!(Date: 2024-11-19)
An unfortunate off-colour remark causes some local freebooters to quickly turn on Marisa. Who knew pirates could be so sensitive?(Date: 2024-11-22)
Marisa catching a scenic shot of some waterfalls deeper within Eastern La Noscea.(Date: 2025-03-07)
A lovely sketch of her as drawn by Sylfreyr Star-strider.(Date: 2025-06-19)
Trivial trivia!
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"What can I say? I'm the most interesting person I know, and I've met A LOT of interesting people."
Small tidbits of info and other fun facts about Marisa that were too inconsequential to include in the bio section.
★ Marisa's pizza delivery business was inspired by her experience bringing fresh provisions to the various Yellowjacket outposts throughout La Noscea on behalf of the Bismarck.★ Up until she was 17, Marisa struggled to pronounce the letter L (which became R) and even occasionally still "Hinganizes" certain words: for example, "crisps" as "kurisup."★ Marisa's name is derived from Garlean maris ("of the sea"), but the characters used to write it in Hingan—鞠 (mari) and 紗 (sa)—can also mean "gossamer ball" when read together.★ Due to mutual intelligibility with Hingan, Marisa can also (mostly) comprehend Standard Doman.★ According to her mother, Marisa is descended from Takenouchi-no-Sōun, a 3rd-Century Hingan samurai who was active during the Age of Blood. He was worshipped in their household as an ancestral kami.★ An avid reader of The Harbor Herald, Marisa has been subscribed to the paper for several years and has never once missed an issue, relying on its articles to keep abreast of goings-on in the world. She especially loves the gossip section, "Dympna's Catch of the Day", and most columns by reporter Petyr Winsome.★ Her favourite book genres are fiction (especially fantasy), chivalric romance, and the biographies of historical figures.★ Amongst her personal book collection is: The Raimdelle Codex, Essences & Permutations: A Treatise of the Six Elements, Garlemald: From Republic to Empire, 922-1570 SAE, as well as a 13th-Century Hingan chronicle: Niōkokuden Engi1. Curiously enough, she also has an untranslated issue of Mundus Curruum2: A Garlean magazine about automobiles.★ Marisa is a vexillophile—a lover of flags—and she keeps each one she finds in a special "flag box" inside her house.★ Marisa is a big fan of airships, but can't decide whether Garlond Ironworks or Highwind Skyways has the better designs.★ In spite of her religious upbringing, Marisa is a strong secularist and doesn't pay particular reverence to The Twelve.★ In contrast to Lominsans' cultural fondness for drink, Marisa is a noted teetotaler.★ Despite never having seen them, and only learning of their exploits from afar, Marisa nonetheless has a small crush on the Warrior of Light.
1 Niōkokuden Engi (二王国伝演戯) = "Legend of the Two Kingdoms"2 Mundus Curruum = "World of Cars"
OOC Info!
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My preferences.★ Low-to-medium power level: Basically your traditional Lvl. 15-20 starting quest in any other RPG. I like my RP to occasionally be exciting, but not too epic.★ Walk-up: If my RP tag is on, then I'm currently IC (in-character) and am free to be interacted with. Send me a (/tell) if you'd like Marisa to come up to your character or to discuss ideas in private. (If I don't respond, I'm likely away-from-keyboard (AFK).)★ Posting style: Typically short (1-2 paragraph) posts with a focus on dialogue complimented by in-game emotes. I'm not a fan of enforced novella writing as a measure of quality, instead preferring momentum over word count.★ Where I RP: Most, if not all, of my RP is done in-game. I simply prefer having a visual medium to interact with than the comparative dullness of a forum post or a chatbox. Be that as it may, I don't mind moving to Discord if something renders the game temporarily unplayable (scheduled maintenance, for instance).★ Time limit: While this can be flexible, I prefer to keep RP sessions limited to 2-4 hours tops: anything more than that will typically wane both my energy, attention and continued interest.
Likes. (Stuff that I want...)★ ✔️Open-world RP: Meeting up in an inn is fine for an initial introduction, but I'd like for us to eventually venture elsewhere. From the beaches of Costa del Sol to the dense forests of the Black Shroud and beyond, there is little excuse to be wiling away our time sinking in the Quicksand.★ ✔️Slice-of-life: Marisa is more geared towards grounded experiences meeting regular, everyday citizens of the star—the common folk out there just existing. Going on high-stakes hijinks, while not completely out of the question, just currently isn't her vibe.★ ✔️Light-heartedness: I like RP that is more on the light-hearted side, with humour to break up tension when appropriate. I do prefer to avoid Marvel Studios "everything has to be a joke"-level comedy, however.★ ✔️Lore adherence: Debates over what is and isn't "lore-friendly" aside, if it's acceptable—or plausible—enough for the setting, I'm perfectly okay with it. Elements which veer too far from FFXIV's canon are a no-go for me, however.★ ✔️Content: RP is great, but if we could divide our time with some actual gaming every once and awhile, that'd be even better.
Maybes. (... stuff that I might want... (or at least am okay with))★ ❔Romance: I'm more interested in long-term platonic bonding over romance, but the option is open if—and only if—there is organic chemistry. Don't come at me if shipping is your primary motivator for meeting Marisa.★ ❔Dark RP: Things getting a little edgy is cool (including potentially sensitive topics) so long as it serves a narrative purpose and not Game of Thrones-styled shock value.
Dislikes. (... and stuff that I don't.)★ ❌Permadeath and injury without consent: Pretty self-explanatory. You wouldn't hurt an innocent pizza delivery girl for no reason, would you?★ ❌Tabletop gaming: Anything which can't be resolved with a simple dice roll will make me lose interest. Leave the character sheets and homebrew mechanics in Dungeons & Dragons.★ ❌Erotic roleplay (ERP)1: Nope. The most I'll allow is a peck on the cheek and some casual flirtation, but that's about it.★ ❌"Rated R"-P: I've no interest in hardcore content. If graphic sex and fetishized ultraviolence are core elements of your roleplay, then you are better off finding someone else.★ ❌OP OCs: Nothing ruins the drama of RP storytelling than having some wannabe anime protagonist one-shotting everything because they're Just That Good™.★ ❌"Unique" characters: I much prefer meeting interesting, but nonetheless down-to-earth characters—demigods, secret Ascians, another worlders, "homebrew" races, etc., need not apply.★ ❌Modbeasts:2 More power to anyone seeking to "realize their true self" through mods, but I avoid interaction with modded OCs who look hideously out-of-place.
1 (Should this exception ever change in the future, than any sort of physical affection more explicit than a kiss will be implied following an FTB (fade-to-black) transition.)
Contacts!
⌠In-game username⌡: Marisa Takeuchi
⌠World / Data Centre⌡: Mateus - Crystal
⌠Timezone⌡: PST - PDT
⌠Discord⌡: theskittykitty
⌠Lodestone⌡: Here!
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