Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose...

name. Harper Josephine delacroix.
age. 28.
race. Hyurezen.
birthday. 1st Sun of the 3th Astral Moon (May 1st).
gender. Female.
pronouns. She/her.
sexuality. Flexible.
languages spoken. Common/Eorzean; old ishgardian; Garlean; some thavnarian.

"Is there anybody going to listen to my story
All about the girl who came to stay?
She's the kind of girl
You want so much, it makes you sorry
Still you don't regret a single day"

height. 5'9".
hair color. A rich dark brunette.
eye color. Violet.
skin tone. Tanned and freckled.
notable features. A patchwork of numerous tattoos adorn her body, many symbolizing meaningful aspects of her life experience, worldview, and personality. A number of solid gold piercings; ears, nipples and navel.

miscellaneous details. Harper is never unarmed, though it might seem as such. She's known to either carry a gold-plated revolver or a straight razor she's named Bitchcutter. She almost always has her trademark sunglasses.

job occupation. Entertainment Director @ Wysteria; Private Lender; agent of The Lotus.
place of origin. Labyrinthos, Old Sharlayan.
home. The Goblet; Costa del Sol
affiliation. The Lotus; The Scholarly House Delacroix.
marital status. Available.

faceclaim/voiceclaim. Shay Mitchell.
d&d alignment. Neutral evil.
likes. Money, reading, strange magic, physical fitness, her sisters and their families; brandy, upper drugs, moko smoke, designer clothing, gold jewelry, roses of any color (but especially red), song and dance; clubbing; attractive people.
dislikes. moralists, the cold, most lalafells, disrespect to her or her friends and family, most criticism, silence.

headcanon one. Harper has developed a reputation as a usurer, giving private loans to those most desperate at terms that highly favor herself in the long run. She's built her personal fortune on the backs of those who had no one else to turn to. Many have tried to outsmart her and many have failed. As a loan shark, Harper is known for using whatever means are required to get her coin back, whether legitimate or not.
headcanon two. While Harper no longer lives primarily at Wysteria, she is there every day to take care of the people who do. Providing them with the support they require, both emotionally and materially, as well as making sure they're all paid for the work they do.
headcanon three. To say that Harper lives her life on her own terms would be an understatement. What others would call vices and addictions; she would call a good time. And to Harper, nothing matters more than having fun when she can find it. Nothing's off the table, and she never seems to get her fill. Sex, drugs, booze, gambling, and spending the coin she earns however the fuck she wants.
headcanon four. Family ties are one of the most important parts of Harper's life. Whether it be with her adopted son Aslan, or with her younger siblings Zhafina, Nijah, and Iriseli. There is nothing she wouldn't do to support them all in their continued successes, and no one she wouldn't cut down if they got in the way of that.

Iriseli Mieret-moor

Harper and Iriseli are sisters by way of their father Aslan. Among her siblings, Iri seems to share Harper's raw ambition and ruthlessness. It is far from the only thing the two have in common, which has led to them becoming very close.

sister/co-worker

Aslan Calidon

Harper's father, and the bright spot of her early years. A man who could do no wrong in Harper's eyes, even if he walked away from her.

Father

U'nijah Nuhn

Harper and Nijah are brother and sister by way of their father Aslan. Harper's bond with her brother was forged by all the ways he reminded her of their father. It's grown stronger because of all the ways he's nothing like the man.

brother

Zhafina Calidon

Harper and Zhafina are sisters by way of their father Aslan. Nijah's twin and Harper's youngest sister, Zhaf embodies the sense of carefree fun that is common to all her siblings, but perhaps none more than this seeker. For that and many other reasons Harper adores her.

sister/co-worker

Marie Delacroix

Harper's mother, a woman who lost her will to parent when she was left to do it on her own. Her career came first, always.

Mother

You got your demons, you got desires
Well, I got a few of my own...

Fox Kurai

You never really know what fox might do at any given moment. And while it might seem like the woman is a slave to her impulses, Harper knows that there's a method to the seeming madness. The two are close and have been for some time now.

Friend/Co-worker

Xyphris Zeddicus

Xyphris and Harper's association started as a business relationship. Xy was tasked as Harper's protector of sorts, often shadowing her in times of danger. From that, the two became friends and have remained so. She trusts the man implicitly. The guy can't seem to escape being her boss, no matter how hard he tries.

Friend/Boss

Riley Zeddicus

On Harper's 28th nameday, she met the woman who would quickly become her favorite Zeddicus. They share a similar worldview and more than a few bad habits. It's led to them becoming fast friends. Even though Harper is still getting to know Riley, the two are pretty close already. Their friendship is one of the least complicated parts of Harper's life, and it seems to suit them both just fine.

Friend/Co-worker

Daellaryn Zaram

Dae is more than just someone who works for and with Harper, she considers Dae to be something of a kindred spirit. She finds him utterly relatable and totally reliable. Harper would kill for many of her friends; Dae is one of the ones she would die for. She's teaching him how to surf.

friend/co-worker

Aiden Ras'vanae

Before Harper made her trek to the south, she felt trapped on the island of her birth. Things felt hopeless, until she met a man who told her of the larger world and the potential she could realize if she'd only take the first steps and seize it. His name was Aiden, and his motives were his own. But Harper considers few people closer.

Friend/Mentor

Terran Rennatta

Harper met Terran at what many might call her lowest point. Some people might take advantage of that, but Terran preferred to remain respectful. His support helped Harper through a lot of troubles and launched her towards the success she's achieved in many ways. They're close, and while it's more of an unspoken thing, it's definitely something.

Friend/co-worker

Lolette Kesslivang

Harper's trust and loyalty for Lola came initially from the fact that the keeper was her sister's best friend. When Harper needed work, Lola was quick to hire her on. Now Lola works for Harper, but the change in dynamic seems pretty meaningless to Harps. What's important is that Lola's back doing what she loves.

Friend/Co-worker

Sophie Saint-saëns

Sophie is special to Harper. Few people outside her family and extended network have managed to worm their way past Harps' defenses and make themselves a part of her life. Sophie's managed to do just that, and so completely that half the time Harper wants to protect her, and the other half she wants to help Sophie burn the world down.

Friend/Co-worker

tristan solianteaux

they met when both of their lives were at a crossroads. on paper, the two could hardly be more different. And yet, harper quickly recognized his pain and his pleasure, having seen its like in her own life experiences. They've had a lot of ups and downs in their friendship, and it has been volatile at times, but overall Harper considers Tristan a close friend.

Friend/Co-worker

The Almasi Twins

The Twin Vipers have become two of Harper's closest connections. What started purely as business has extended further to become very personal. The three seem to have a mutual admiration society, as rarely does an ill word pass their lips about each other. Harper has certainly benefitted from the friendship she shares with the twins in more ways than one might guess.

Friends/Benefactors

Reli Zeddicus

The man is brilliant and ruthless in equal measure. And at this point Harper basically considers him part of the family. She might not come right out and say it, but Harper enjoys the periodic chaos Reli creates and the way he makes her sister happy. That has gone a long way with her.

Friend/co-worker

Tristel Litnes

Few people know Harper's body and mind as well as Tristel. The two share a bond that goes beyond skin deep. The Maestro's art adorns her flesh, as he is one of only two people she allows to tattoo her. She's privy to a side of him that few people in their orbit get to see.

Friend

Cirice Vitiere

Word on the street was that Stray was trouble. It caught Harper's attention and eventually the two crossed paths. Whatever Harper sees in Cirice, it's been enough for Ms. Delacroix to give the stray occasional work. Harper likes the girl and seems satisfied with the results of their loose arrangement.

Friend/Co-worker

ceithil ras'vanae

Ultimately, everything Harper does is in service to the Kingpin, in one way or the other. Considering all the people in her life who have connections to this mysterious man, one wonders how long that's been the case. She rarely ever mentions him and almost never by name. Yet, she would drop everything to answer his call. They don't speak very often or very much, but he is a massive figure in her life. How exactly is his business, and his alone.

Boss/Benefactor

Seda Dhen

Harper first met Seda through her younger sister Zhafina. Their shared love of the club scene turned their acquaintance into a friendship. It didn't hurt that Seda had an in with most of the hottest clubs around, many of which he either worked at or managed. Until fairly recently the two worked together at Wysteria, but he chose to leave when Lola returned. Harper isn't picking sides in that one.

Friend

Arken Rennatta

Arken was a friend Harper made through Terran, but he's become a part of Harper's life in his own right. Harper sees him as a man who can be relied upon and occasionally confided in. Steady and logical, but still good for a laugh.

Friend/Co-worker

Ilayna Renaugh

One wonders where Harper might have ended up if not for the support and mentorship of this keeper. A guiding hand and a voice of reason, Ilayna showed Harper a path into a world she could not have imagined otherwise. Her passing has weighed heavily on Harper, even if she's kept that fact to herself for the most part.

mentor

Cerothyn Zeddicus

He is almost single-handedly responsible for the person Harper has become. Cero showed Harper another way to live, another way to be. And he made her introduction to life south of Sharlayan about as fun and exciting as anyone could've. Harper's love of gold started with him, and he's never been stingy with it ever since. He's kept an eye on her and helped in times of need. And she's always shown him her gratitude.

Friend/Benefactor

Wysteria
Speakeasy & Exotic Dancing

Wysteria is the world-famous speakeasy which allows lowlifes and the upper echelons of society to rub shoulders, network, and enjoy the delights of vice, all safe from the prying eyes of the authorities.

Co-Manager

The Crimson Lotus
Secret Society

The Lotus spans eras and its reach covers the star. If you've never heard of them, it only means they're excellent at keeping one of the realms darkest secrets. Pray you never glimpse the truth, those who do are changed forever, or never heard from again.

Agent

Songbird's Lounge
Rock Bar

The place is an entire scene, and one Harper's always been very fond of. She worked there way back when, danced her ass off and learned to live boldly. After moving on to other work, she still made sure to frequent the place even as its direction shifted. Recently reintroduced to the place, it's bound to be a fixture again, especially downstairs where the action happens.

Former Employee

The Almasi Consortium
Trade Conglomeration

One of the most influential royalist trading groups in Thanalan, the consortium's reach is expansive and multifaceted. Harper is a bridge between their legitimate business concerns and their less than legal dealings with the Lotus.

Liaison

Cut to Baby taking off her clothes
Close-up of the sign that says: "We Never Close."