This character was my original main-character, a Miqo'te Monk. Even though I was never crazy about Miqo'te as a whole, I really grew attached to him. Even though my intention has always been to play the Dark Knight in Heavensward, part of me wants to race-change him back to a Miqo'te (which I'll soon have an extra Fantasia from buying the CE), simply to retain my "original" character.

At the same time, whenever I think about just starting a new character to be my Au Ra Dark Knight, I genuinely can't decide what the "right" direction to start them out as. I actually created *two* Au Ra characters -- one as a Gladiator, the other as a Marauder -- and even though I don't intend to play either of those Classes/Jobs, but for me, it's more about "what fits the story more?".

I know it's stupid to most people, but I really get caught up on the whole idea of creating a "perfect character". Should the Xaela start in Ul'dah, join the Immortal Flames, and serve the Sultana, up until Heavensward? Should they come into Limsa Lominsa, join the Maelstrom, and remain indifferent to the events that happen in Ul'dah? Or should I just stop taking the story seriously, and just focus on trying to do everything on one, single character?

I would honestly appreciate hearing you guys' different points of view, your advice, anything!