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[Vahlnir]

Just a quick vent about this 65 DNC quest.

Why do Duskwights automatically have to be "troublemakers?" Hm? A bunch of loners suddenly congregating, they must be up to no good? HMmm? Just immediately assume the worst about them without even attempting a proper investigation?

Racist tree huggers.

"Centuries ago, a number of Elezen sought out a life of peace and seclusion in the depths of Eorzea's caves and caverns. Today, they are called the Duskwight (シェーダー族, "Shēdā Zoku," meaning "Shader Group"), though to their Wildwood cousins they are known simply as the "Greys," after their preference for darkness and stone.[1]

These cave-dwelling Elezen are the descendants of a branch that split from the main Wildwood clan during the founding of Gridania, choosing instead to remain in the stone-hewn chambers of Gelmorra or seek out new subterranean sanctums.[2] The Duskwight despise the "shackles" of urban life, and it is not uncommon for them to avoid the city-states altogether.[3]

Some even resort to brigandry to survive and, as a result, they are often looked upon with scorn by the citizens of Gridania. Those who have chosen to make their home in the city often suffer undue discrimination at the hands of their neighbors."

https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Duskwight

There's more to their lore though if you keep reading. Obviously racism is not okay, but this explains a lot of why Duskwights are seen as outcasts and are generally unwelcome in Gridania in a lot of cases.

TLDR: They hate conformity and opt for a more independent lifestyle, even if they have to resort to thievery to make it happen.