Zynremix Monstrueux

The page turns and a new chapter begins...

Basic Profile

Stats
Full Name:	Zynremix Trezeau Monstrueux
Aliases:	Haricot, Meat, Trez, TDH
Age:	31
Height:	6'11	"
Weight:	200 ponze (beanpole)
Build:	Long & Lean
Gender:	Cis Male
Race:	Elezen (Duskwight)
Orientation:	Pan-Demisexual
Status:	Single; Monogamous
Languages:	Elezen, Common, Sign, Goblin
Occupation:	Alchemist, Treasure Hunter
Voice:	Daniel Southworth (DMC-3 Vergil)

Skills
Aether Manipulation: As a practicing mage he is able to sense and manipulate ambient aether and discern the different types.
Empathic: Highly sensitive, he can feel the strong emotions of others, living or undead.
Magitek: He has tinkered with magitek over the years and has rudimentary knowledge of how to use guns and other weaponry.
Perceptive: Due to his observational, cautious nature, he tends to study those he comes into contact with and uses it to his advantage.
Alchemy: He blends his extensive knowledge of alchemy and magic to experiment and improve upon his creations.
Runes/Sigils: Between the knowledge of traditional Duskwight spellwork and contemporary occultism, he has been working on creating his own system of magic.

Appearance:
Zynremix is long and lean, like most Elezen, with a lilac-grey complexion and faint freckles scattered across his cheeks. His thick, layered white hair, streaked with grey highlights, hangs in an overgrown shag over his diamond-shaped face, covering his eyes and ears, and ends just above his shoulders. Depending on the day, it’s either a windblown mess or a deliberately styled one. His long, pointed ears curve upward at the tips, each adorned with silver hoop earrings—one in each earlobe and another midway up each cusp.His right ear bears a notch where an earring was violently torn out during an altercation, a wound that has since healed. From that same encounter, he gained a long scar running over his right eye and down his cheek, ending just above the jawline, which he typically keeps concealed beneath his hair. More scars crisscross his body, earned from years of brawling on behalf of his employer during his time as a thug, and even earlier, as a brigand. Notable scars include one across his face, a bullet wound just below his left ribcage, and a series of scars down the front of his right shin, remnants of a fall off a cliff that broke his leg.He also bears enchanted silver-ink tattoos, often hidden beneath his clothing—sigils of his own design, meant to enhance his spellcasting and focus. These tattoos wind around his neck, biceps, forearms, thighs, and calves, forming intricate patterns resembling alchemical and astrological diagrams. Over time, some of these designs have been interrupted by scars, while others have faded, hinting at the varying ages of their acquisition and years of neglect.When it comes to attire, Zynremix dresses for the occasion, choosing outfits that help him blend into his surroundings. Many of his ensembles feature long black coats and hats in a monochromatic colour scheme. He takes care to remain clean and presentable, knowing how much appearance influences others’ perceptions, and he carries himself with the impeccable posture ingrained from years of Sharlayan schooling.

Roleplay hooks

Dynamis: Maduin, Mist, Ward 27, Plot 37

Rumours:
"A new shop opened up in the Mists run by some Duskwight. They're usually stocked well, with hard to get things from across Hydaelyn." - La Noscean"That Duskwight with the top hat? For the longest time he didn't say a word, and communicated through writing or hand gestures. Then one day outta the blue he finally spoke." - Eorzean"There's a guy from across the salt who goes by 'Meat', looks like a tall Tonawawta with grey skin and pointy ears. Real tall. Wears black glasses all the time, don't even know if he has eyes." - Turali

Shopkeeper: As the owner of The Alchemistry Emporium, located in La Noscea, he creates potent potations intended to heal, harm, or enhance. The shop is stocked with all manner of reagents, potions, and herbal teas from every corner of the world.Business/Mercantile: As a competitive shop owner he makes many investments and partnerships with those he finds to be beneficial. Anything to do with Alchemy, Botany, Reagents, or rarities are top considerations.Weird Science: A paranormal investigator at heart, Zynremix is interested in all things strange and unusual, from the undead to the should-not-exist. He can be found in the oddest places, from the depths of underground cities to haunted graveyards.Mad Alchemist: Tying into the "Weird Science", Zynremix continues to push the limits of Alchemy in questionable ways and tends to experiment with creating all manner of concoctions in the basement of his Alchemistry Emporium. Some are for sale, some are for entertainment.A Quest For Novelty: When Zynremix isn't being chased by ghouls, partaking in stranger things, or tending to his shop, he seeks entertainment in the mundane. Usually serving as a catalyst for some form of chaos, he doesn't hesitate to put his showman skills to work by creating distractions or engaging in silly behaviour.Relic Hunter: While Zynremix no longer works for a crooked benefactor he has a personal interest in acquiring magical relics and rare tomes from any and all sources, or perhaps he can run into another adventurer while exploring.Employer: There are times when Zynremix prefers not to risk his own life while on an expedition and will hire a sellsword to protect him from harm while venturing into particularly dangerous places.

Backstory Connections
^{(must be discussed beforehand)}Sharlayan Runaway: Zynremix ran away from Sharlayan around the age of 19 and could have past history with anyone who also grew up in Sharlayan around the same time.Gridanian Rogue: After running away from Sharlayan he joined a Duskwight gang ran by his Aunt called the "Shadowstalkers."Treasure Hunter: He once worked as an acquisitioner for rare tomes and relics, purchasing or seeking these items on behalf of his benefactor, from reputable and criminal sources.

a deeper look

Alignment:
Chaotic Neutral

Connections:
Family: Ferreol & Antheline Monstrueux (parents), Lucinde Monstrueux (sister)
Though loving and supportive in his younger years, he has not been in contact with them since before the Calamity.Brother: Gustavain Monstrueux
Closest friend until a falling out, the two are reconciling their past differences and rediscovering how to be brothers.Lover: Tuva Cieldaelas (Deceased)
Succumbed to the devastating effects during the events of Endwalker.Employee: Ajisai Kusakuri
After leaving Ishgard, he found an ailing Alchemy shop in La Noscea and bought it out, keeping the original owner on staff.Friend: Ireine Valeriant
A family friend, known since childhood, who saved his life in Ishgard."Friend": Sileaux Etelaine
An elusive and curious man more entwined than he cares to admit...

Personality:
Zynremix possesses a chameleonic personality, adapting effortlessly to his surroundings and interactions to achieve his desired outcomes. A keen observer, he reads others’ appearances, behaviours, and emotions to gauge what he can gain—be it material goods, coin, or entertainment. While his boundless curiosity makes him non-judgmental, his manipulative tendencies often clash with the empathetic and scholarly nature instilled in him during his family-oriented upbringing and academic education.He navigates the tension between his outward persona and inner values with playful cunning and a morally grey compass. Zynremix justifies acts like conning, threatening, or robbery as necessary for survival, as long as they achieve material goals without unnecessary bloodshed. While his actions may appear self-serving, they reflect a careful balance between personal freedom and pragmatic restraint.Only those who earn his trust see the sensitive, playful side beneath his manipulative exterior. For these rare few, Zynremix reveals a curious and puckish spirit, burdened by past trauma but capable of moments of genuine empathy. When he feels safe, he indulges in light-hearted pranks, childish antics, and philosophical musings, offering nuggets of wisdom to those willing to listen.Zynremix’s love for the strange and supernatural fuels his passion for relic-hunting and chasing mysteries. Though he critically assesses the unexplainable, the thrill of discovery and the promise of material rewards drive his ventures into dark, haunted places. Beneath his calculating exterior lies a free spirit, yearning to reconnect with the gentler self he once was before life in Eorzea took its toll.

personal history

Before The Calamity:
Born to a Duskwight father and a noble Ishgardian mother, Zynremix began life in the Sharlayan Colony. As the middle child of three, he enjoyed freedoms his older brother never could, spending his days immersed in his own pursuits outside of general schooling. When he wasn't studying Alchemy or the Arcane, he turned his sharp intellect towards observing the patterns and mannerisms of those around him. The intricate dance of interpersonal relationships, driven by basic desires and emotions, seemed endlessly fascinating.However, when he turned his perceptive eye toward his family, he noticed something was wrong. His brother Gustavain’s once-happy arranged marriage was beginning to unravel, marked by subtle shifts in alarming behaviour that only grew more pronounced over time. Despite his observations, Zynremix’s warnings were met with denial and avoidance.Unable to bear watching his beloved brother’s decline, Zynremix’s frustration and pain culminated in an emotional explosion that shattered their family dynamic. Hurt and filled with hatred, he fled Sharlayan, boarding a ship bound for the Eorzean mainland, and found himself in Thanalan, leaving behind the life and family he had once known.

After The Calamity:
Over the years, he eked out a living, enduring one trauma after another. In the aftermath of the Calamity, the gang he had joined in the Shroud fell apart as many members were lost in the wake of the destruction. The few who remained and stuck together were captured during a botched robbery and blackmailed into serving a corrupt Monetarist in Ul’dah.Zynremix worked as a thug for the Monetarist for several years before earning a position as a requisitioner, specializing in occult tomes and magical relics. During an expedition, he encountered a rival thief and became cursed by the artefact they were fighting over, rendering him mute and unable to use magic for years. While in Limsa Lominsa, waiting on a shipment, he met his lover and recruited them to help reverse the curse. It took time to track down the original relic, but their efforts paid off, and Zynremix ultimately bought his freedom with the spoils.The victory was short-lived. When Zynremix returned to Ishgard, he discovered his lover had succumbed to a strange illness sweeping across the world. Reeling from the loss and the life he had begun to find comfort in, he relocated to La Noscea and expanded his alchemy business. Yet, the quiet life left him restless, and he eventually ventured west. In a dusty, run-down desert town, he crossed paths with his estranged brother a decade later.

out of character

Romance is not guaranteed, owed, or a prime interest for this character.

Sileaux Etelaine

_{The strange case of Zynremix Monstrueux and Sileaux Etelaine}

Summary:
Glimpsed prowling the streets of Limsa and beyond, Sileaux slinks and slithers his way across the star with unexpected speed and agility like a creature of shadow. He takes care to keep his movements covert, to a paranoid degree, and seems cagey when confronted.Even so, there have been rumours of a large, dark figure snapping at innocent folk with scathing words, serrated teeth, and bestial growls. His red eyes appear to glow in the dark beneath a shroud of thick, wiry dark hair, full of malice and cruel amusement.

Stats
Full Name:	Sileaux Etelaine
Aliases:	Mister Monster
Height:	8' (8 Fulms)
Weight:	280~ ponze
Build:	Large & Muscular
Gender:	Cis Male
Race:	Elezen (Duskwight)
Languages:	Elezen, Common, Sign, Goblin
Occupation:	Dungeon Delver, Treasure Hunter, Fiend
Skills:	Dual swords, unnatural strength & agility