-She also hates Erik (from the mnk quests). He might be useful, but after his comment of her being illiterate she really wants to punch him in the face

I have unlocked almost all the jobs for Ali and I level them. Canonically i think Ali mains MNK and does dabble in as many other martial skills as she can, but may not be skilled in those styles of combat

I usually call my OC's by first name, but I call Bay by his full name because Bay sounds like bae, and i worry that's what people think his name origin is. But its now, he's named after a bay leaf, so saying Bay Wood gives him more of the plant origin of his name.
Also the 2 syllables sound good

I give you two options