Dongalo Durgin

A well traveled wayfarer and lifelong martial artist from the swampy lowlands of Gyr Abania.

"Whatcha wanna know, stranger?"

General Info

  • Name: Dongalo "Don" Durgin

  • Age: Sixty

  • Height: 6'4"

  • Clan/Race: Highlander Hyur

  • Ethnicity: Gyr Abanian

PRIMARY THEMES
-Martial Arts-
-Travel-
-Adventure-
-Self Improvement-

"I think a lot about strength, y'know? What it means t' have it, how ya get it... How far are you willin' to go to get it? Every time I think I've found the answers, somethin' else comes along and reminds me just how complicated it the idea of "strength" is. The only thing that stays true is that the path t' real strength never really ends. So keep walkin'. Take it one step at a time. Move at your own pace. And if ya fall, get right back up. "

Word on the street is... (Common hooks)

  • "That guy knows his way around the realm. If you need a hand getting somewhere, you could do worse for a guide."

  • "Donny-boy's got a mean right hook, maybe he'd give ya a few pointers if you ask all nice-like."

  • "Old guy like that has to have plenty of wisdom to share. Not like ya got anything to lose from asking for a bit of advice, give it a shot."

  • "Don't let the grey hairs throw you off, Don's an adventurer at heart. If you need another pair of hands- or fists, just give him a holler."

  • "Heard he's running with a little group called the "Ravenwood". Some kinda... "Sky Privateer company" They deal in all kinds of things, maybe he can get something you're looking for."

I once heard that... (Uncommon hooks)

  • "Man's been to Old Sharlayan to Hingashi and everywhere in between studying every martial art there under the sun. Probably has connections all over the place, huh?"

  • "Me da told me 'bout that fella. Had a hells of a career in the fightin' pits. D.D-lux they called 'im. Bailed on it because of, uh... a bettin' scandal, I think it was?"

  • "I've never seen an old guy move like that before, the man's a dancing machine! Think he'll teach me a few moves?"

  • "Seen that guy walking around the La Noscean countryside with a lil' baby. Probably his granddaughter or something."

You didn't hear this from me, but... (Rare hooks)

  • "Ah, old Don. Spent most o' his life chasing a dream. Tryin' to be a Fist o' Rhalgr meant everything to 'im once upon a time. Wonder if he still carries those ol' crystals around..."

  • "Clan Durgin is cursed, I tells ye. Scorned by the woods for crimes of the long dead."

  • "Far, far up in the mountains of Gyr Abania lies an abandoned temple. Though... perhaps not as abandoned as people think. They say it's oddly well kept. Weird, huh?"

Let's think this through...

Nothing on this list jump out at you? No worries! Just gimme a shout and we can think of something different.

"Ya don't get this far without gettin' acquainted with a few people."

Corbinaux Lovair,
Crew Captain of Ravenwood
Don's boss, kinda.
Beautiful disaster

"We don't always see eye to eye, but he's a good fella, and a fine friend even if sometimes he might not think so."

Turam Kha,
Wild-hearted wanderer
Friend of beasts
Has great hair

"Another wanderin' soul, simple and strong. I see a good bit of myself in 'im. His t-rex friend is surprisingly friendly, too. It's cute in a weird way."

Nathanna Darkstream
Dear friend
Dutiful soldier
Diligent scholar

"Nathanna is a great friend, plain 'n simple. Never have I had a greater honor than t' be her daughter's godfather."

Rajani Thantel
Ruthless businesswoman
Alluring performer
Dramatic and dynamic

"Rajani's a bit of a wild card. We ain't too close but she's got a real flair to 'er that I like."

Xavere Hallent,
Blue Mage Extraordinaire
Professional smithy
Occasional fishing buddy

"Xavere's a good pal, a great fighter, and an excellent craftsman. You should see his blue mage shows in Ul'dah."

Lucius Quintus
Magiteknician
Marksman
Bird enjoyer

"He a bit of a prickly sort to most, but he's nice enough to me at least."

Elby Dell
Hero in the making
Stalwart shield
Flashy Florist

"Elby? He's a great fella. Friendly, upbeat, just a fun guy. The world could use more people like him."

Heyah! Thanks for reading about my funny named old man!I'm okay with most themes granted it's nothing too gratuitous. Definitely not looking for unplanned perma-injury, death, or SA in general.I mostly mirror post lengths. Just excuse me if I take a bit to respond with longer posts, I'm not that fast of a typer.I'm open to doing scenes and chatting on discord, which can be given on request.Got any questions about something I didn't cover? Feel free to ask!If I had to give Don a voice, it would have to be Logan Cunningham as the narrator, Rucks, from Bastion. Check it out.