Adopted at a young age by an Elezen family in Ishgard, Yoru's life wasn't easy. Easy to anger at a young age, Yoru's violent tendencies made him strike out at anyone who insulted him. Throughout his childhood, Yoru's parents had to pry the young Miqo'te off his bullies. His adopted siblings often made fun of the young boy's cat ears and tail, leading to several years of teasing. When he was old enough, his father hired a private tutor to teach him how to fight, wanting his adopted son to join the knights one day. In his mid-teens, Yoru had a falling out with his eldest brother, which led to a duel between them. Yoru was swiftly beaten. His eldest brother, not finished with him, cut an X-shaped scar on his cheek, leaving it as a reminder of his failure. It was from there that Yoru vowed to leave. A few years later, Yoru finally left his home, abandoned his old name, and picked up the name he currently uses, Yoru Umbris.

His late teenage years were a mix between jumping from mercenary company to mercenary company, being a bodyguard, and finally throwing his knightly sword and shield away. Arriving in Ul'dah, Yoru saw a man using a foreign blade and fighting style. Impressed, Yoru asked to be the man's student, and from there, his habit of picking up various weapons began. Yoru traveled from place to place, learning about weapons and fighting styles, wanting to be the best at his job.

Years after his fight with his brother, Yoru arrived back in Ishgard, with his samurai blade. Tracking down his eldest brother, he challenged him to a duel. No longer the hotheaded youth, Yoru quickly beat his eldest brother, closing that chapter of his life.

Now working as an adventurer for hire, Yoru has many tales of his career as a mercenary, imparting his knowledge to those just beginning their career. Although some stories paint a darker time for him and serve as a warning so no one goes down the path he did when he first joined up with a company.

Alcohol (Whiskey mostly)

Food

Sweets

Fire (and chaos)

Weapons

Beaches

People pulling on his ears and tail

Being called a mercenary

Rain

Terrible food

Disrespectful people