Naja Radusk
Mercenary & Botanist
RP Character on FFXIV's Balmung Server
Character Basics

Art by LesleyLycan
Name: Naja Radusk
Race: Rava Viera
Pronouns: He/him
Sexuality: comfortably unlabeled
Age: Mid 30's
Height: Tall lad
Build: Stronk
Voice: Low, often at a quiet monotone
Features: Harsh, stern, scowly (my boy's got RBF)
Residence: The Busy Bee Florist (Lavender Beds)
Occupation: Part-time florist, part-time merc, part-time botanist
Hobbies: Cooking, traveling, drawing, rock climbing
Likes: Thunderstorms, spring ephemerals, mystery novels, obscure foods
Dislikes: City politics, double-speak, overly-judgmental people
Roleplay Hooks
Iron Wolf
As the Field Commander of the Iron Wolves mercenary company, Naja constructs and leads teams of mercenaries and researchers in investigating the strange and unusual. If your character needs someone (or a team), to delve into ruins, explore new lands, investigate a curse, or recover magical relics, Naja may accept your contract.


Florist
Naja is the owner and sole non-mammet employee of the Busy Bee Florist in the Lavender Beds. If your character is searching for floral arrangements, medicinal herbs, rare plants, or needs a bouquet for their beau, Naja's store might have what they're looking for.
Bartender
When not busy with other obligations, Naja has attempted (to mixed results) to build social skills by bartending at the Red Lantern, Moonshard Haven, and the Honey Bee Bakery. If your character frequents these venues, they may have seen him behind the bar mixing drinks and doing his level best to make small-talk.


Botanist
The Botanist guild was the first real job Naja ever had, and he still takes the occasional odd job. If your character puts in a request for particular plants, lumber, or fungi, Naja may be the one collecting those items for them. Naja is also part of the Cosmic Exploration initiative. While not one of the researchers, he is one of the suppliers and propegators of xenofungi for the scientists around Sinus Ardorum.
Blitzball
Naja joined season four of the Etheirys Blitzball League as a member of the Rose Knights. Through the league he's made friends and friendly rivals, and cheered on old friends and new as they enter the sphere. And, of course, eaten his way through every vendor stall he set his eyes on (Toby Dogs remain an all-time favorite of his).


Explorer
Wanderlust runs deep in Naja. After decades of isolation, he's eager to see every malm of the star (and beyond) that he can access. If your character is from a remote area, or can be found wandering the wilds, they may bump into Naja taking field notes on the local flora or attempting to climb up the highest thing he can see.
Foodie & Homecook
There's few things Naja loves more than trying a new food: the stranger the better. His interest in exploring extends to his palate, and he's always willing to try the local delicacy. In addition to eating, Naja also enjoys cooking, and has built up solid home cook skills. If your character frequents restaurants, sells rare ingredients, or is a cook themselves, Naja may end up interacting with them.


Pit Fighter
Eorzea is home to a wide variety of underground fighting rings, and Naja's likely bled on near all of them by now. Spectators and fellow pit-fighters may recognize him from various venues, though his favorite is the Light Party's Equalizer.
Void Pact
Naja has made a pact with a voidsent to gain some aetheric capabilities. Those more sensitive to such aetheric tendencies may notice this, especially if he is using his aether. (Please DM me first before using this as a hook!)

Real art from real artists!

Lovely piece by Lesley Lycan

Sometimes inner demons aren't so inner. By Lesley Lycan

Or maybe the demons truly are inner. By Aurora Artworks

Mawwiage! Art by Lesley Lycan

He's not angry, his face just does that. By Lesley Lycan

A busy bee! By Aurora Artworks

Carrying a cutie! By Aurora Artworks

Snuggles are the best. By Lesley Lycan

I truly have no idea how people braid their own hair. By Friendly Alien Friend

He buys extra shirts just for her to steal. By Aurora Artworks

Naja just after leaving the jungle. My boy's come a long way! By uruhead
Out of Character
I have been RPing on FFXIV for more than 10 years now, and enjoy (nearly) all forms of RP and PvE content. I work full time and family/friends take priority over all game-related things. If you want to get ahold of me, feel free to send me a /tell on Naja Radusk on Balmung, or find me as Naja in various community Discords, including those found in the Hooks sections.