Gaultier Jehantel

Cover Letter

At a glance:Name: Gaultier Jehantel (Gōh-tee-yeh Zheh-un-tehl)
Age: 46
Race: Elezen (Wildwood)
Gender: Male
Sexuality: Homosexual (for business: pansexual)
Occupation: “President of the Legacy Trading Co.” (Pirate Captain of the Best Regards)
Height: 7'0"
Favorite Food: Whatever's available
Drink of Choice: Whatever you're having
Languages: Common (Eorzean), Elezen, Roegadyn.
Voice Claim: Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes
Playlist: Listen on Spotify
Residence: The Mist - Ward 16 Apt #38 (the captain’s quarters on the Best Regards)
Other: See his Terms of Employment (pirate code)Naturally smells of the ocean, steel, gunpowder, and leather. Often wears cologne on top of this: cedar, tonka bean, and spicy champaca.

Skills

Combat

Miscellaneous

Curriculum Vitae

The first thing one might notice about Gaultier is how he’s noticed them. He is first and foremost a people-person, and has a way about him that draws individuals in. He knows how to look at people to make them feel seen, what to say to make them feel heard, and often uses this to his advantage. The second thing one might notice about him is the extent of his ambition. Power-hungry, money-hungry, always looking for ways to strengthen his influence and build his empire. He tries to be subtle about it, with his smooth words and a calculated casualness, but a growling stomach is not so easy to disguise.The man himself, when not trying to win someone over on land or soothe some grievances with officers of the law, seems to have an appetite for amusement and a bit of fun. He regularly encourages the crew into song and dance, occasionally sweeping the nearest person up in a ballroom dance, and spontaneously prompts those on the deck into some silly games or contests. To keep morale high, he might suggest, but in truth he seems to enjoy it.Gaultier keeps his body in good condition and is decently muscular; he has a workout regimen that he sticks to daily and joins the crew in training activities. As for drinking, he does so surprisingly sparsely– only enough to be seen doing so in front of his crew and other people, never really to excess. He also spars with the larger and more combat-savvy members to keep his skills honed and push himself. The hatchet is his first choice, but he also has some notable skill in hand-to-hand combat and a bit less (though still respectable) in swordplay and knifeplay.On land he might be two-faced for the good of the business, but amongst those he trusts (namely, his crew) he does his best to be candid and transparent. Gaultier is fiercely loyal to those who are loyal to him, but as soon as someone breaks the code or falls out of his favor... he can turned quite cold, and has a distinct lack of mercy.In regards to those on his crew, he has a plethora of little bonding activities that he partakes in with them individually. From sparring to reading, whittling, star-gazing, flirting (to most all of them that seem to enjoy it or become embarrassed by it), sharing cups of coffee in the mornings; he may not have ample opportunities to do so with his workload, but he does try to steal away and get these one-on-one moments with his employees. He will also make the attempt to lend an ear to his crew when they have some personal troubles, but for petty issues and complaints… he tends to refer them to the proper channels instead (the quartermaster), and encourages them to work out interpersonal squabbles amongst themselves.Since Gaultier sees his crew as an extension of himself, he is **devoted ** to protecting them with the same intensity as he might defend himself. Man overboard? He’ll jump over the railing to pluck them back up. Suffered an injury? He’ll turn this boat right around to port and drag them to the nearest surgeon. It may have worn him a little thin over the years to stand in front of so many pointed blades and lose some sleep to their welfare, but the returns are more than worth it.Those who know him better may have realized that there is more to those charming smiles... or rather, less. Everything seems to be a facsimile, a poor copy of geniality. Something off, something not quite right, the lines between flattering the authorities and dallying with his crewmates blurred. This lack of distinction may have garnered some rumors.. that he doesn't feel anything at all. Still waters run deep? Perhaps, but sometimes smooth waters betray a riptide, leading out to the deadly, cold void of the ocean. A brutal and impartial force of nature, incapable of caring for those of the living.

Resume (Hooks)

★☆☆ = Common
★★☆ = Uncommon
★★★ = Rare (ask first)

Heavy Coffers ★☆☆Gaultier is always looking for candidates to join his crew, and his favorite method in recruiting is the good old fashioned way: money! Not only for the purposes of hopping aboard his ship, though: intelligence on land is essential for his “business model”, and he pays well to keep informed of certain things.Silver-Tongue ★☆☆Gaultier is in general a charismatic man. He is a sweet talker, a flatterer, respectful, and loyal to those who are loyal to him. He knows how to look at people to make them feel seen, and what to say to make them feel heard. It is entirely possible to join his crew without coercion or blackmail (and really those are only his last resorts, if he really really likes you). Maybe he won your character over with some sweet words, a bit of fluffing, an abundance of gifts, or instilling some confidence in them. He tries to impress upon every single person in his crew that they are an essential player in this grand undertaking. Don’t you want to be a part of it?

Zing went the Strings ★☆☆Gaultier has absolutely used his charms to get himself or his crew out of trouble in the past, and will do so again. He uses sex and romance as he would money, regardless of gender, it’s all transactional. Past getting what he wants, he also just finds it fun to flirt and enjoys making people feel good, so if he thinks it is welcome and will make someone happy he dips into it easily. He is a bit disconnected to actually have a genuine romance (or perhaps a… healthy one), but you are free to try.Clean-Up Job ★★☆He can, has, and will again, clean up messes with little fuss. Oh dear, have you accidentally committed a felony? Didn’t mean to kill that man, did you? It's no matter, he knows exactly which palms to grease and ears to tickle with saccharine words. All he asks in return is a signature, a contract. Just a few summers of service to him. No more than that, certainly.Brush with Death (★★★)Though it may be low on his list of preferences, murder is an option for him right along with filling out tax forms. The man may have a loose screw or two, a disconnect that allows him some impartiality, and has certainly killed when it was deemed necessary. It's not his favorite method though, often so messy and with too many unpredictable variables in the aftermath. (If you would like someone in your character’s backstory to have been a victim of his or his crew, feel free to reach out and we can plot!)

Gaultier Jehantel

Captain & President of the Legacy Trading Co.

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Fair Amaranth

Bodyguard & First Mate

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Searleux Beauregard

Navigator & Astrologian

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Jasper Clement

Musician & Barrelman

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Elouan Auclair

Marksman

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B'khit Tia

Boatswain

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Lucane Lefou

Thaumaturge Cannoneer

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Setsuna Midorikawa

Geomancer & Fisher

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