Yayonzo Poponzo

Age:	25
Race:	Lalafell, Dunesfolk
Hometown:	Gridania
Occupation:	Courier

Overview

Yayonzo is a Gridanian-born archer who hails from the canopies of the Black Shroud. He’s one half of the dynamic duo that oversees the Sapphire Quill, a courier service that offers professional letter and package delivering services. He’s married to another lalafell by the name of Riniza Poponzo, who also makes up the second half of the Sapphire Quill’s leadership team. The two of them are flanked by Yayonzo’s long-time companion, a blue chocobo by the name of Quill- the namesake of the company they run.

The blue-haired lalafell took up a bow at a remarkably young age, which inevitably attracted the attention of the Twin Adder. His parents were persuaded into pushing Yayonzo down the path of an archer, so that he might one day join the Serpents’ ranks and serve the nation of Gridania. The goal of their influence was successful as Yayonzo was eventually brought on as a member of the God’s Quiver. After the Calamity, however, the lalafell would step down in pursuit of a more peaceful living, much to the ire of his Adder recruiters.

During a tenure with Torchlight Ventures, Yayonzo would meet the eventual love of his life- Riniza Poponzo. Known as Ririniza Al Niza at the time, he quickly bonded with her in a time where her physical health was on a rapid decline. A solution was found, though Ririniza paid a hefty price; her memories were wiped up to a certain point in time, leaving Yayonzo with a very different Riri to re-introduce himself to. Her partial amnesia was eventually cured, though Riri was not the only one to regain an entire life’s worth of memories. As Yayonzo was directly involved with the restoration of her memories, he accidentally ended up taking them on as well. These days, Yayonzo’s recollection of his own past is hazy, as he continues to confuse his own memories with those of his wife.

Personality

Yayonzo is generally a very easy person to talk to, given his usual chipper and witty disposition. This is a necessity given his occupation, as business is driven by the friendliness of the face that delivers a letter or package. Most of the time, he’s more than willing to joke around and have a laugh about one thing or another.

This lalafell is no stranger to being the butt-end of jokes. Even though he makes up half of the Sapphire Quill’s leadership team, Yayonzo finds himself being teased by nearly every single co-worker, including his chocobo! He takes it all in stride, however, and regularly subjects the bullies to a slight tongue-lashing of his own. His skin is thick, and he’s more than happy to take a verbal punch or two if it raises the spirits of those around him.

RP Hooks

Given the nature of his profession, Yayonzo has an excuse to be just about anywhere in Eorzea. He constantly rents out inn rooms to spend the night in different cities, as deliveries tend to lead him away from home on the regular. Throw in the fact that he’s is an ex-member of the God’s Quiver and Twin Adder, and Yayonzo can be easily inserted into a number of different RP scenarios.

• Yayonzo specializes in delivering letters or packages that are considered either too important or too confidential for the Moogle Post to handle. If your character is either the sender or recipient of some important delivery, then Yayonzo is exactly who you want to see.
• With that being said, the traveling portion of a delivery isn’t always a breeze. Part of Yayonzo’s appeal as a courier is the fact that he’s an experienced archer; he can effectively fend for himself while simultaneously keeping his mail safe and secure. Any challenge that your character might create or assist in overcoming while on his delivery route would serve as a good RP hook.
• Yayonzo’s skills don’t start and end with completing deliveries. He’s been a highly talented archer for much of his life, and is always open to mercenary work if it’s presented to him. If you’re in need of a competent bow for any reason, you might consider hiring Yayonzo.
• Once the sun has set and the day’s work is done, Yayonzo enjoys a night out in the city. As a social person, he enjoys meeting new people and exploring what different places have to offer. If your character is the same way, they might cross paths with Yayonzo out in the town.