Kumiko Kurokami

Kumiko was born and raised deep in the Black Shroud. Her family stayed away from the people of Gridania. The tribe did hunt what they needed. She was considered a bright child with a knack for hunting, animal handling and plants. But the moving forces of the Garlean Empire disturbed the tribe. They scared the tribes usual prey, making moving in the forest harder, which is why the tribe started night raids on their Camps. The tribe losing a few members and were even tracked back. Loses made the whole tribe move deeper in the shroud, hiding from unwanted eyes and the Garleans. Though those incedent is the root of a deep hate for the people of the Garlean Empire. Kumiko being 17 when they first encountered the Garleans in the Shroud was trained by her mother and then with 18 years sent out into the world to seek revenge. Some say she needed to grow up to fast.
First it was rough for the young Miqo'te, selling meat and pelts, soon she joined the adventurer guilt in Gridania, joining them she visited the other big cities Limsa and Ul'dah. In Gridania she picked up the Arts of a White Mage, having a deep connection with the elements from spending her prior life deep in the shrouds. Archery and lancing was already given to her, from hunting for years. In Ul'dah she was able to pick up sword and shield, admireing the way it let her protect. When she first saw Limsa she started to hang around the Pirates, picking up rouge. Not so good, but she knows a bit of basic defense and can butcher with this. But what really struck her was seeing a lady that used dancing skills for combat. So she picked that up and used that as main combat.

In her travels Kumiko got through a lot of hardships, ending up as a mercenary and befriending a Lalafell. Kyubi, was amazing in acounting and they both grew a friendship. With Kyubi came a Elezen, Ophelie whoo takes care of the house of their company. She was there when she opened up her heart to someone for the first time. He disappeared on her, hurting her deeply with his disapperance. Since she was already in a hard place at that moment. Also knowing that her tribal homeplace wasnt too please with man. When she sees her reflection in the mirror, she still does wonder if he would come back.

Later Kumiko met a Viera called Damir. Even as she tried to ignore him many times, the stubborn and carefree Veena stayed around and tried to break down the walls she created around her. At first he would always be chased away by her but after some time she accepted him being around her. It took a good amount of time, but now she counts Damir as a good friend of hers and he did soften her hard shell a little again. She still is wary of others, but she is more friendly. Damir also dragged her along working at the Carmine Coerl every now and then. While doing that she also started to work in a Nightclub. Enjoying the company of the people there. During her adventures she met another Viera, that acts as a housekeeper and guard. Yukiko looks rougher, but is just consumed in her work.
She also keeps listening to the young Bard every now and then.

When Kumiko opened up her heart slowly again and actually spent some time with someone. Again as she already expected, it didnt work out. For a while she cursed everyone but people who managed to push past those rough shell helped her get back to her original tracks. Spending time in the workshop with Ophelie and the company mechanic Kaito.

She found a little bird on her travels. That she calls Azure. Sometimes you can see her sitting somewhere, softly petting the head of the bird. When accepting a mission she leaves the little critter on a island she recently purcased. Seeing the life as mercenary too dangerous to the little animal. Realising what things only she can do and pushes on.

Though her travels of over 10 years left her closing her heart off to others. Refusing to let somebody close to her heart. But she keeps going her way. Maturing, now at the age of 28. Leading their little mercenary group. Each member having their own specialtys.

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