The Poison Grotto
Bar & Eatery

Location:
Excalibur, Goblet • W3, P42
The Sultana's Breath Subdivision

Hours of Operation:
Every other Saturday
9pm - 12am PST (12 - 3am EST)

"Pick a poison at your own risk. Feeling brave?" - Doku

Doku

Luciel

Lavi

Naja

Tessa ★

Yuito ★

Bubbles

Duah

Sophia

Ota

Vi

Doku

Age: 26
Pronoun(s): She/Her/Hers
Race: Wildwood Elezen
Likes: tomes, potions, the Arts, spicy food, Chimera Doll, personal space
Dislikes: love potions, spiders, empty promises, unsolicited touching (especially the horns)

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Doku is the proprietor and resident night owl of The Poison Grotto and Poisoned Pestle apothecary. She often forgoes sleeping and eating in favor of completing tasks, much to the chagrin of those close to her. Having lived the scholarly life for many years, she decided to take on activities and ventures that would allow her creativity to flourish. When she isn't at the Grotto, she can usually be found brewing potions or harvesting ingredients, partaking in creative outlets, or lecturing at the Scholasticate.Despite appearances, Doku is clumsy, oblivious, and introverted. While polite and a tad shy at first, she becomes sassy and flirtatious as time goes on. As long as you are polite and respectful to her staff, Doku is more than happy to converse with you and make sure you're having a good time.After recovering from a traumatic ordeal, this elezen is restless and ready to go back to work. However, there seems to have been a change in her...

Lavi

Age: 27
Pronoun(s): He/Him/His
Race: Xaela Au Ra | ???
Likes: cooking, tea, dueling, Paissa
Dislikes: cats, sweets, skin contact, trouble

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A mysterious mercenary-for-hire from the Malaguld tribe that serves as a bouncer and cook. He’s currently supporting Doku in her business during his off-hours. He puts up with the mischief of his fellow staff and does not get along well with fellow staff member Lycoris.He chooses not to disclose much about his personal life. He won’t hesitate to use his katana or fists to solve disputes if they ever do occur, but he prefers not to have to throw anybody out. Though not very talkative he will still make conversation if he’s approached. Perhaps in doing so you’ll be able to pick out secrets from this elusive man.

Luciel

Age: 24
Pronoun(s): He/Him/His
Race: Sun Seeker Miqo'te
Likes: giving compliments, 'out of the ordinary’ food (i.e. Xaela tail), fighting, provoking certain people, sleeping on the floor
Dislikes: splashes of water, wearing too many clothes, nobles/upper class, close combat, math

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A dancer of Sun Seeker origin, he works in the Grotto alongside his twin sister, Ota. Whenever Doku needs help at the bar, he provides his bartending skills to the table.Luciel goes above and beyond during his work, ensuring the satisfaction of his guests. He’s incredibly smug and is best described as a playboy. Luciel used to go under the name of 'Lycoris' in order to hide from his now Xaela husband and fellow staff, Lavi. But as their love story goes, he now has no reason to hide. He still tends to mess with Lavi, creating a lively but sometimes unbearable workplace.

Naja

Age: ???
Pronoun(s): She/They/Her/Them/Hers/Theirs
Race: Seeker of the Sun Miqo'te
Likes: Doku, the color red, fire, apples, painting, helping others, carpentry, learning new things, bubble baths
Dislikes: isolation, being misunderstood, complicated problems, wasting time, gaelicatnip

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WIP

Ota

Status: Inactive
Age: 24
Pronoun(s): She/Her/Hers
Race: Seeker of the Sun Miqo'te
Likes: 2B, bullying Lycoris, laughing
Dislikes: 2P, her natural hair color, people disrespecting the staff

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Ota is the resident hellion. She works as a dancer at the Grotto in order to have another place to bully her twin brother, Lycoris. Only younger by a few minutes, she takes full advantage of being the bratty one. However, Ota has a soft spot for Lycoris and won't hesitate to put down anyone who dares to mock what is rightfully hers to poke fun at.Even though she can be a pain in the arse, Ota is extremely helpful and funny. However, having a low tolerance for bullshit, she hates those who disrespect her friends and fellow staff members. Watch out, this miqo'te has claws and isn't afraid to use them.

Saya

Status: Inactive
Age: 123 (looks 22)
Pronoun(s): She/Her/Hers
Race: Rava Viera
Likes: her children, books, music, dancing, singing, cooking, water and snow
Dislikes: rudeness, pushiness, close-minded people, unwanted advances, fights

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A beautiful and kindhearted mother of six, she’s lived longer than most and has seen her fair share of the hells this world has to offer. She always gives her heart and soul to people that need help, even if it hurts her in the process. Her kindness knows no bounds, her heart full of love. Her adopted children are most important to her, always keeping her worried and stressed for their safety. Saya came upon the Grotto shortly before her accident and danced the night away, meeting the group once again—a few weeks later—at an inn.Anyone wanting to make contact with her would announce themselves, as the bar is loud and her eyes are no longer of use to her. Even so, she will make sure to give you all of her attention and care, wanting everyone that enters to feel happy as they spend time at her dearest friend’s establishment. Shy and caring, she has trouble sometimes taking the stage or initiating conversation. While being blind sometimes hinders her work, weakness is not a part of her and she will not hesitate to protect her friends and loved ones if anyone gets too rowdy.

Vi

Status: Inactive
Age: 23
Pronoun(s): She/Her/Hers
Race: Duskwight Elezen
Likes: reading, red roses, hot stews, the sound of rain
Dislikes: loud noises, two-faced people, talking about herself

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WIP

Sophia

Status: Inactive
Age: 27
Pronoun(s): She/Her/Hers
Race: Keeper of the Moon Miqo'te
Likes: organization, delicious food, confidence
Dislikes: bright lights, haughtiness, rushing

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A student of the Arcanist’s Guild who spends her days furthering scientific research and her nights showing off her delicious grayish blue skin and snowy white fur to her admirers.Sophia is naturally curious about the world and equally curious about other people. She may say that her participation in the night-life scene is for ethnographic purposes, but she derives a secret satisfaction from being admired in public. Sophia is a tremendous tease, but her erotic proclivities may surprise you. She likes to reward those who are clever and kind.

Tessa ★

Pronoun(s): She/Her/Hers
Race: Raen Au Ra
Likes: Attention, compliments and appreciation, carbonated drinks, spider lilies, hyacinths, interesting people and stories, flirting
Dislikes: Boredom, close-mindedness, maliciousness

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A quick witted and friendly hostess, looking for unique conversations and interesting people. With a myriad of past experiences, she's easy to talk to, and even better at listening. While she's comfortable talking about anything, she's also not afraid of verbal warfare, and antagonistic conversation is dealt with mercilessly.Sometimes silent but consistently people watching; always open to walk up conversation. She's been known to stir up a situation or two, but generally with people she likes. She's also prone to flirting, especially with cute women.Carrd: https://tessaaurvandir.carrd.co/

Yuito ★

Age: 24
Pronoun(s): He/Him/His
Race: Veena Viera
Likes: Gil, Gambling, Jet Black Dye, Sushi, Fishing
Dislikes: Onions, Useless Junk, Wasted Time

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A former sky pirate that currently works as a host at the Poison Grotto. He is also a game dealer on his off hours and likes to gamble with other people, preferably playing Blackjack and Deathrolling. Usually quiet and unlikely to strike a conversation with others unless he sees a potential benefit, but not one to turn people away should they want to have a chat with him.He tends to mess around with the other staff members, especially Lavi, for his amusement. Luciel, in particular, interests him the most and usually is around him if he happens to be in during the night. Otherwise, he often is found sitting on the tables around the seating areas, resting on the couches, or near the bar lost in thought.

Duah

Age: 24
Pronoun(s): He/Him/His
Race: Plainsfolk Lalafell
Likes: his flamethrower, weapons (though he can't use them at work)
Dislikes: weak mindsets, people calling his food burnt

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The "MASTER" chef who was scouted out by the proprietor of The Poison Grotto for his “eccentric” cooking style... and Doku's establishment was the only one that would let him use his flamethrower as a cooking tool. When he isn’t in the kitchen he moonlights as a bouncer.Duah is a strange albeit nice individual, though bad at interacting with strangers. He has a habit of eating some of the extra bacon bread and gets paid in said bread at his own request. He is very bad at holding conversations. Just don't call him cute; he is what he likes to call "Epic".

Bubbles

Status: Hibernating
Age: 25
Pronoun(s): He/Him/His
Race: Hellsguard Roegadyn
Likes: humbleness, red pandas, taming dangerous creatures, simplicity, sparring, spicy food
Dislikes: bubbles (actual bubbles), narcissism, confined spaces, unwanted attention, big words

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A Roegadyn of the Hellsguard, his name suggests a more gentle soul at work, preferring to handle things peacefully. Though mostly harmless, his temperament can get the best of him. Violence was normal throughout his childhood, and his violent tendencies show when he loses his temper towards those who don’t behave. Lavi discovered him at Camp Bronze Lake’s Hot Springs, where they quickly made conversation. This resulted in offering him a job as a bouncer at the establishment.Being humorous and friendly to all who would seek conversation with him, this gentle giant is loyal to the rules of the establishment and does not waver to confront those who decide to break these rules. Though he prefers quiet places, he finds the social interactions at the establishment an interesting break in the monotony of his life.Bubbles is currently hibernating.

Hosting

Are you here all on your lonesome and fancy an exclusive chat? Or perhaps drowning in drinks isn't cutting it and you need someone to lend an ear? The Poison Grotto is happy to provide hosting services to our guests (we only have two, so please be kind to them). They will have a green "Looking for Party" tag above their heads. You may also find their profiles in the Staff section, indicated by a star next to their names, or below by clicking on one of the images.

Prices:
- 30 minutes = 70,000 gil
- 1 hour = 110,000 gil

If you want a group session, the cost will be base price and then +50% for each additional person.Note: The staff members providing the hosting service reserve the right to decline and leave the conversation at any time if uncomfortable. We stress that this is not an ERP service.

Tessa

Yuito