Arq*
Character
Name: Arq
Species: Pantoran (with minor Zeltron ancestry)
Gender: Male (he/him/They — but fabulous is a lifestyle, not a label)
Age: "Timeless, sugar. But let's say thirty-flirtatious."
Homeworld: Originally from Pantora, but calls Nar Shaddaa home
Affiliation: The Gilded Veil
Occupation: Artistic Director of the Gilded Veil, Dancer Whisperer, Chief of Wardrobe, Vibe Curator
Allegiance: Fiercely loyal to Sommer Dai
Arq came from the frozen politics of Pantora but was always "too warm, too loud, and far too sparkly." After a scandalous departure involving a senator's son, an illegal opera house, and a diamond-encrusted blaster, Arq made his way to Nar Shaddaa. He tried many acts—singer, dancer, costumer—but it wasn't until Sommer Dai found him turning a crumbling lounge into a palace of fantasy that he found his true home.
Since then, Arq has shaped the heart and aura of The Gilded Veil, curating the dancers, ambiance, moods, costuming, and mystique. He believes every performer is a galaxy, and it's his job to make them shine like novas.
Species: Pantoran (with minor Zeltron ancestry)
Gender: Male (he/him/They — but fabulous is a lifestyle, not a label)
Age: "Timeless, sugar. But let's say thirty-flirtatious."
Homeworld: Originally from Pantora, but calls Nar Shaddaa home
Affiliation: The Gilded Veil
Occupation: Artistic Director of the Gilded Veil, Dancer Whisperer, Chief of Wardrobe, Vibe Curator
Allegiance: Fiercely loyal to Sommer Dai
APPEARANCE
- Height: 5'11" (though add three inches for heels or ego)
- Build: Slim but sinewy; graceful like a dancer, sharp like a dagger
- Skin Tone: Iridescent green with shimmer that catches light at just the right angle
- Eyes: Violet/red, lined with gold and always expressive
- Hair: A swooping coif of shimmering plum — changes color with mood (or lighting)
- Style: Extravagant robes, capes that flow like stories, jewelry that tells time and tales, and eyeliner so sharp it could cut through bacta glass
PERSONALITY
- Core Traits: Charismatic, flamboyant, witty, nurturing, dramatic
- Strengths: Emotionally intuitive, commanding stage presence, unshakable under pressure, excellent at reading people
- Flaws: Occasionally manipulative for theatrical effect, holds grudges for sport, allergic to dullness
- Interpersonal Dynamics:
- With Sommer Dai: Admires her elegance and strength. Treats her like royalty and also like a sister.
- With Kael Virex: Teasing, flirty, half-serious protector of the Veil's reputation. Fond of Kael but always tests his composure.
- With the Dancers: A mother, mentor, best friend, and nightmare all rolled into one. Trains them in movement, posture, elegance, and how to destroy a man's soul with a wink.
BACKSTORY
Arq came from the frozen politics of Pantora but was always "too warm, too loud, and far too sparkly." After a scandalous departure involving a senator's son, an illegal opera house, and a diamond-encrusted blaster, Arq made his way to Nar Shaddaa. He tried many acts—singer, dancer, costumer—but it wasn't until Sommer Dai found him turning a crumbling lounge into a palace of fantasy that he found his true home.
Since then, Arq has shaped the heart and aura of The Gilded Veil, curating the dancers, ambiance, moods, costuming, and mystique. He believes every performer is a galaxy, and it's his job to make them shine like novas.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Expert Dancer & Choreographer — from seduction to storytelling, Arq moves like poetry
- Empathic Awareness — not Force-sensitive per se, but uncannily tuned to emotions
- Costume Design & Glamourcraft — can make a gown out of curtains and break a heart with sequins
- Voice like Velvet & Blasters — his singing can silence a cantina or open a negotiation
- Subtle Manipulation — Arq knows how to plant ideas gently into minds—especially men's
GEAR & ACCESSORIES
- Bejeweled comm-bracelet (syncs lighting, music, security, and gossip alerts)
- Electro-fan (concealed vibro-blades for emergencies or "dramatic punctuation")
- Holo-pendant with dancer records and their emotional states pre-performance
- Scent diffuser ring (mood-specific aromas released during conversations)
- Lipstick taser ("For when words fail and I must zap them into understanding.")