Background
Anan'zi has eight brothers, and is the ninth and youngest one. His mother tried to have at least one girl, but gave up after Anan'zi was born. When not with his family, he spent most of his time with his best friend and her family, who were Ala Mhigan refugees. The father taught both of them how to fence like a red mage would, and would tell stories about the adventures of X'rhun Tia so that Anan'zi would have a miqo'te role model. Swordplay quickly became a favorite activity, and although it was never enough to impress his family, he enjoyed it. He trained whenever possible, hoping that with hard work he could overcome a lack of natural talent.
Over time, his brothers died off one by one, in increasingly ironic ways. At first it was tragic, but sadness turned to fear that he would be next. He put down his rapier to mourn, and then became too scared to pick it up again. With encouragement from his best friend, he tried to pick it up again and was scarred in the process. It was too close a call for him, and so he quit red magic for years.
His search eventually lead him to astrology, in the hopes that by reading the fates that he could help his brothers or himself avoid death. In addition, he picked up goldsmithing in order to help craft weapons for red mages to use, in an attempt to live vicariously. He spent a lot of time afraid, avoiding free-standing bookshelves, taking the safest jobs at the goldsmithing guild, and consulting the arcana every night. Unfortunately, his efforts were in vain, leaving him the last one standing.
Despite it all, he could not shake the call for adventure. Every fiber of his being compelled him to tempt fate. The cards warned him again and again that a life spent in fear is a destiny worth than death. With nothing left to lose, he started adventuring as an astrologian, hoping the power to heal himself and others would keep him safe. Eventually, he worked up the courage to pick up his rapier again, using the soulstone gifted to him by his best friend's father. Currently, he is in the process of regaining his courage while he follows his dreams.
Appearance
He has long, dark blue hair that he keeps in a braid. His bangs cover the right side of his face, in an attempt to cover his scar. His left eye is blue, while his right eye is green. He has light skin, with a faint splattering of freckles. He also has a small chin beard that he pretends is on purpose. In reality, it is all the beard that he can grow. He is medium to light build with lean muscle from his practice in fencing.
Personality
He is caught between his natural curiosity, his need to prove himself, and his fear of mortal consequences. Genuinely cares for his friends but does not always know how to show it. He is a romantic at heart, and prefers the more "modern" idea of romance than the no-strings-attached culture of the keepers. Tries to act cool, but comes alive when it comes to his special interests. Willing to set his fears aside when someone is in need.
