YESOD    —  Elysian Caim.
Lobotomy Corp / Library of Ruina
Patron Librarian of the Fooor of Technological Sciences.

  VANITAS    —  Elysian Caim.
The Case Study of Vanitas
A young doctor who exists in purposeful contradictions.

  KEIJI SHINOGI    —  Elysian Caim.
YTTD
A self-professed easygoing police detective.

  ZACHARIAH FAIR    —  Elysian Caim.
Final Fantasy: VII
A man with no doubts and complete pride in all he does.

  GIORNO GIOVANNA    —  Elysian Caim.
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind
An enigmatic young mafia boss with a gentle heart.

  HUBERT VON VESTRA    —  Elysian Caim.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
A sly tactician and most trusted advisor of the Emperor.

  NICHOLAS D. WOLFWOOD    —  Eluysian Caim.
Trigun '98
A gruff and violent- yet good natured- priest.

  DIMITRI A. BLAIDDYD    —  Elysian Caim.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Exiled king of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus.

  EMET-SELCH    —  Elysian Caim.
Final Fantasy: XIV
A solitary witness to the end of creation.

  PENELOPE    —  Elysian Caim.
EPIC: The Musical
The ever-faithful Queen of Ithaca.

  CORVUS ADALRAM    —  Elysian Caim.
Final Fantasy: XIV (WOL)
A knightly Warrior of Light with an anxious disposition.

  KAIN HIGHWIND    —  Elysian Caim.
Final Fantasy: IV
A dark and gloomy dragoon, ever still dutiful.

  ESTINIEN VARLINEAU    —  Elysian Caim.
Final Fantasy: XIV
An ex-hunter of dragons turned wandering lancer.

  CAESAR A. ZEPPELI    —  Elysian Caim.
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Battle Tendency
A prideful and suave Hamon user.

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Master of the Dawn Winery, Angel's Share Bartender & former Knight of Favonious.

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  YESOD    —  Elysian Caim.
Lobotomy Corp / Library of Ruina
Patron Librarian of the Fooor of Technological Sciences.

PERSONALITY

  PERSONALITY DETAILS 
EXTERNAL
 --- From an outsider's view, Yesod is someone who can easily be written off as an unfeeling, cold machine-- he is callous and blunt, and spares no detail in his objective assessment of every situation. If something is off, a single thing is out of place, or order is not established, he is the first to address it. He appears driven by a need for perfection, an inner drive to make sure everything is exactly the way it should be. Given the lifetime he spent in perfect, micro-managerial control of L-Corp's Information Team, this should not come as a surprise. In a place where every single mistake- a single hair out of place- could mean the immediate death of dozens of employees, it's not hard to imagine how such a personality could be fostered. It is whispered, however, by what few fragile souls remain from that time, that he was once a man of incredible kindness- though still a perfectionist- a sharpened by the pain of inevitable betrayal and loss. After all, there are always those who will exploit every weakness-- and in the halls of L-Corp, even something as pure as trust was the cruelest weakness of them all.
 --- As the Patron Librarian of the Floor of Technological Sciences, however, Yesod's incredible analytical skills were allowed to flourish and develop without the constant fear of losing entire sectors of employees at the slightest mistake. He remains openly blunt and and willfully corrects anyone or anything that is out of place, but he has also mellowed out quite considerably since his time at L-Corp. He is polite, even-tempered, discusses his reasoning for his corrections, and is less immediately harsh in his criticisms than before. On rare occasions, he has even been observed praising the actions of others when they fit into his strategies-- therefore allowing those people ever so slightly closer to the man he truly is. Backhanded complements are also commonplace for him, however.

INTERNAL
 --- When it comes to the way his mind works, Yesod is a very straightforward person. He knows what needs to be done and when, and is able to derive the necessary actions to achieve objectives with ease. When in a position of power, he runs his team with an incredibly strict mindset, allowing for little variability (and by extension, little risk). He is vehement and stubborn in his decisions, and often chastises those who do not follow the plan set out for them-- but it isn't out of a need to be in control. Rather, it is what he has determined to be the safest path, objectively. Yesod goes out of his way to minimize losses and casualties, and being someone who is caring or personable... allows colder people to take advantage of him. It was a lesson he learned the hard way, at the cost of countless lives. A mistake he has no desire to repeat. No matter how much as his employees at L-Corp whispered of him as a cold-blooded, emotionless dictator, he continued to withdraw from all of them, as well as his fellow Sephirah.. and regarded the comments as nothing more than compliments. To be considered empathetic, after all, is to be considered weak-- and weakness has a cost. It always does.
 ---In reality, Yesod is a far more caring person than he lets on. Though he professes that empathy, trust, and emotional attachments are unnecessary, he spends all of his energy on keeping those in his charge safe, and makes himself responsible for their very lives. That is the reason he is so harsh in his criticisms, and quick to correct the slightest of errors. After all, dozens of lives depend on him, and he cannot afford to be careless. After his unsealing in the Library, he has continued to be a perfectionist, and maintained the neatest and by far the most organized floor of the library. After the events at L-Corp and his subsequent sealing in the Library, Yesod is a far more mellow figure, though still a bit rough and strict around the edges.

STATS

  NAME    Gabriel [Redacted]  Yesod  NICKNAME/ALIAS    "Yesod the Viper"  AGE    Uncertain. Visibly around 25.  STATUS    Alive (Stasis / Ruina Librarian)  CANON POINT    Mid-Library of Ruina  DATE OF BIRTH    July 10  GENDER & PRONOUNS    Male, He/Him  ORIENTATION    Bisexual / Biromantic [Masc Preference]

PHYSICAL

  HEIGHT    5'07"  HAIR    Dark Violet, Short-Medium Length  EYES    Gold  MARKS & SCARS    A number of faded scars on his hands, arms, neck, as well as a few sporadic scars on his torso and legs.  PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION   Yesod is a slim, well-toned man who stands at an average height. He has pale skin and dark hair, with gold eyes that stand out in sharp contrast to his typical, violet-toned clothing. He almost always covers basically every inch of his skin, often wearing turtleneck sweaters and gloves, sometimes even beneath a suit. He has recently gotten better about the latter, occasionally able to wear just a standard suit and jacket, without the neck covering.  FACE CLAIM    Canon Appearance  FAMILY   
- Unknown. Yesod doesn't even remember them.  SIGNIFICANT OTHER   
- N/A

PERSONAL

  POSITIVE TRAITS   
Organized
Decisive
Independent
Resilient  NEUTRAL TRAITS   
Authoritative
Focused
Logical
Observant  NEGATIVE TRAITS   
Cold
Strict
Stubborn
Withdrawn  ASTROLOGY    Cancer Sun, Virgo Moon, Capricorn Rising  MBTI    ISTJ

OTHER

  OCCUPATION    Previously the Sefirot of the Information Team [L-Corp], and then the Patron Librarian of the Fooor of Technological Sciences [Library of Ruina].  INVENTORY   
- Brooch Necktie (Purple)
- Notebook (Containing analytics from the Library)
  NEURODIVERGENCES & DISORDERS   - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- PTSD/C-PTSD
- Anxiety --- Throughout his life (in all its forms), Yesod has had painful tactile and visual hallucinations pertaining to his skin, which is the reason he keeps every inch of himself covered under most circumstances. He often has compulsive thoughts related to said hallucination, so he determined it was best to merely cover all of the skin he can see-- barring his face. It is a reflection of his handling of the world around him, as well-- prevention is the best solution, even if it means covering up a wound he is always conscious of.  POWERS / ABILITIES   — Abilities include revival and enhanced comprehension of written text.

BACKGROUND

 DETAILS 
 --- Yesod was.. not always Yesod. The barest inkling of memories had always followed him, throughout his time at L-Corp. Things he could never quite reach, murky in the back of his mind. He lived like that for an unspeakable amount of time, existing in a transient state-- consumed by paranoia, obsessive in his need for perfection, and yet imperfect in his ability to recall how he'd gotten to that point. He was kind, at first, a strict but humble presence to guide the Information Team. He spent time with his employees, grew close with them, and entertained their games and quirks. He lived his life, even with the nagging fear that his mistakes would harm those in his care.
 --- Inevitably, something was bound to break, however. With the presence of so many different kinds of individuals in L-Corp, there were many who were genuine in their pursuit of success, thriving in the information team.. but there were also individuals who were not.
 --- Due to the strict nature of his guidance, his employees were not permitted to work with the L-Corp's abnormalities after being observed to be under a certain amount of stress. Yesod's watchful eye and careful monitoring facilitated their survival, and his rules were in place for good reason. His rules saved lives. They kept both the employees and abnormalities from harm. His employees usually obeyed these rules, but it just so happened that on this day, one employee did not. The man made a request to Yesod to work with an abnormality above this certain threshold, insisting that it was fine-- they would meet their energy quota for the day, and then continue on like everything was normal. His name was James-- and he'd begged the Sefirot to allow him this chance to get the work done. He leaned into their friendship, insisting it was fine.. And eventually, Yesod agreed.
 --- The man purposefully unleashed two of the facility's creatures that killed seven people, and lost both of the abnormalities as well as four employees in the process of getting the situation under control. The stress consumed James, and Yesod was tasked with personally eliminating the man. Though he did not grieve for the employee, the Sefirot blamed himself for his weakness, for allowing an employee to exploit him in such a way. Following that incident, he refused to allow himself to interact with the employees in such a way, and closed himself off from everyone.

VERSES

  LOBOTMY CORPORATION     —  Canon.  [SPOILERS]
 --- During the events of the L-Corp incident, Yesod finally managed to uncover the murky secrets of his past, unearthing the truth. His physical appearance was merely a cognito filter, covering that of a robotic hull as is the case with the rest of the Sephirah-- and it was built using the body of the human "Gabriel", of whom he shares a likeness and now, memories.
 --- As one of L-Corp's scientists, one who worked during the time of their Cogito experimentation, he was responsible for organization and coordination of experiments, as well as preparing safety precautions and supplies. After an incident involving the painful demise of one of his coworkers, he doubled down on safety measures and began to be incredibly strict with the rules he implimented. He professed that this strictness was necessary for the survival of himself and his coworkers, and followed every single rule to the letter. He began covering himself up, claiming it was to protect himself from hazards like chemicals or infections, as well. Gradually, his preoccupation with the rules grew into a need to follow them, and finally devolved into obsession.
 --- Gabriel gradually became less and less expressive, more neurotic, and almost entirely emotionless. Eventually, he could no longer bear to have even slivers of his skin exposed, and would scratch fiercely at it whenever visible. It got to the point that his coworkers had to physically force him into medical examination. He was found to not be infected and eventually released-- but he never got better. His psychological torment and obsession continued, worsening until his inevitable demise at his own hand.
 --- He had no choice but to confront his past, and began to come to terms with it-- acceptance came to him slowly, but some of his gentleness and understanding came with it. Yesod embraced his concern for those around him, though he continued to remain rather distant from them out of habit. Due to Angela's later betrayal and uprising, Yesod inevitably had to come to terms with defeat-- a begrudging compromise. He was put into stasis with the rest of the Sefirot, despite retaining his contempt for Angela's betrayal alongside his fighting spirit.  LIBRARY OF RUINA     —  Canon.  [SPOILERS]
 --- He is awakened by the unlocking of his floor of the Library, and enlisted to assist Angela with the continued expansion and categorization of the library itself (much to his chagrin). Though he resents his position as he is forced to work alongside the one who betrayed them all once more, he is shown to be one of the most competent and organized of the Patron Librarians. He is both effective and precise, enabling him to process the books provided to him at an incredible speed.
 --- He desires to continue the research of L-Corp in his own way, without the death and destruction imposed by Ayin's research-- but still using the results of it, which he can't help but regret. Though he did not get his original wish due to Angela's betrayal, the deal struck between her and the other Sephirah at least allows him the ability to chase that dream they had so many years before.
 --- He witnesses the changes in the Library as it expands, and catalogues the data and information as it is taken in, and analyzes the library itself; he begins to understand the method of its creation and the way it works, though he and Angela were at odds with eachother throughout his time as a Patron Librarian.

  ELYSIAN CAIM   —   AU. 
 --- Now, he awakens once more, meeting the future again. Yesod does not remember when or how his form had dissolved once again, nor does he know how he is truly capable of 'death' at all. Even so, he will continue to explore the boundaries of the universe, and grow to understand the information presented to him.
 --- After all, that is exactly what he does.. and he will not be deprived of the truth again.

  VANITAS    —  Elysian Caim.
The Case Study of Vanitas
A young doctor who exists in purposeful contradictions.

PERSONALITY

Vanitas is a young man who exists in purposeful contradictions. He is a maze, drawing hungry eyes away from the innermost truth.Suave and charming one moment, awkward and brash the next, yet never visible below surface deep. He goes to great lengths to conceal himself from the rest of the world, keeping out even the closest of his allies. He holds everyone at arms length-- without exception. He is a carefully conducted fascimile of a person, every detail of himself something he has decided to show to prying eyes. Vanitas is quick-witted and sharp, always a step ahead of everyone else. He guards his true feelings- his weaknesses- fiercely, and immediately shuts out anyone who so much as attempts to see a more genuine side of him. He presents himself as a driven and intense sort of person; one who does and takes whatever he wants, without so much as a thought for the desires or pain of those around him. If he doesn't care for them, after all, they will certainly see him as a selfish person, and not trouble themselves with anything that may be lying below that. He lies without a second thought, disregards emotions and crosses lines, and makes himself generally unpleasant to be around. If he needs someone, he simply manipulates or blackmails them into doing what he needs-- because that is the only reason they would cooperate, right?Vanitas doesn't bother with democracy, and visciously lashes out when pressed for the reason he is so distant. He's rude, callous, and impulsive, unable to genuinely form connections, and often struggles with any sort of feeling that isn't just a performance. Overall, he is someone that people shouldn't bother with.Or, at least, that's what he thinks of himself.

Truthfully, he is a rather pessimistic and downtrodden person, one who carries a burden of incredible loneliness. In pushing away everyone around him, he believes himself to be safer, seeing it as a necessary step to keep himself alive-- and to keep others from being deeply wounded by his inability to trust. Despite hating humans and vampires alike, and blaming all of them for his pain, he sees himself as the worst among the living, a curse on the lives of those who surround him. A crux, if you would, of nothing but misfortune. So, he pushes. And pushes.. and separates himself from everyone else. Not only does this isolation keep him safe, but it protects anyone he would be afraid of hurting. It keeps them from feeling more than annoyance for him, and spares them the misfortune of trusting him. Just as he cannot trust others, he believes others trusting him is just as foolish. At the end of the day, he does all of this out of fear.Still, there are occasions where the true Vanitas slips through. There are moments where the pain beneath his fascade is visible, where light shines through the cracks. Most of the time, these displays are nonverbal-- cues that can be observed about him, rather than something he says, but.. there are times where he is kind. Observant. Moments where he looks out for others, putting himself at risk to save them. Often, he disguises this as another selfish manipulation, making it look as though he's coming out on top, despite experiencing great risk or even harm to himself. Most of the time, he refuses to acknowledge these gestures, instead proclaiming that he merely does whatever he wants in the moment, without thinking much about it.Overall, he is a deeply flawed and scarred person, one who struggles with trusting others and is virtually unable to feel safe.

STATS

  NAME    Vanitas  NICKNAME/ALIAS    Kin of the Blue Moon, Vincent  AGE    18  DATE OF BIRTH    February 17, 1871  GENDER & PRONOUNS    Transgender Male, He/Him  ORIENTATION    Bisexual / Biromantic  RACE/ETHNICITY    Human (Altered) / French  NATIONALITY    French

PHYSICAL

  HEIGHT    5’09” [176 cm]  WEIGHT    145 lbs.  HAIR    Black  EYES    Blue  SCARS    A number of small, scattered scars, a mark that looks like a rose at the right base of his neck, as well as a web-like encompassing his right forearm and hand.  PIERCINGS    Multiple ear piercings.  TATTOOS    n/a

PERSONAL

  POSITIVE TRAITS   
- Clever
- Resourceful
- Spontaneous
- Driven  NEUTRAL TRAITS   
- Mischievous
- Coy
- Distant
- Evasive  NEGATIVE TRAITS   
- Moody
- Selfish
- Flippant
- Impulsive  ASTROLOGY    Aquarius Sun, Gemini Moon, Aries Rising
  MBTI    INFJ  ENNEAGRAM    Type 8 Wing 7  TEMPERAMENT    Choleric

OTHER

  POWERS / ABILITIES   -   Healing   Though less powerful than most of his peers at home, his wounds heal far faster than a human's should, due to the experiments performed on him.

-   Combat   He is a trained fighter due to the influence of the Chasseurs, and has an uncanny understanding of battle in general. He uses wit and underhanded trickery rather than engaging in a fair fight. He fights with a set of dual knives that are rigged with wire in the hilts.-   Book of Vanitas   The book that shares his name is his lifeline, and the manipulation of it is what gives him his power. He is capable of using it to stun vampires, and shows an extreme level of proficiency with it.


  INVENTORY   -   Dual Knives   His physical weapon of choice. Rigged with wire in the hilts and kept concealed.-   Book of Vanitas   The previously named book. It does not leave his possession unless absolutely necessary. It is a cursed grimoire, regarded as "an analytical engine in the shape of a book".

BACKGROUND

  PARENTS   
- Mother & Father [Unnamed, Deceased]  SIBLINGS   
- Mikhail [Younger Brother, Adoptive]  SIGNIFICANT OTHER   
- n/a  OTHERS   
- Vanitas of the Blue Moon [Guardian, Adoptive]  OCCUPATION    Vampire Doctor [Self Proclaimed]

  LONGFORM BACKGROUND  
Vanitas was born to a set of human parents-- his mother, a traveling performer, and his father a doctor who accompanied her. His mother died in childbirth, thus leaving the child to be raised solely by his father and the group they traveled with. From an incredibly young age, Vanitas' father taught him the medicinal skills he had, and shared with him as much knowledge of the world as one man could. They traveled together for just shy of a decade before the traveling performers were viciously attacked by a group of vampires. Vanitas' father died protecting him, leaving the child the sole survivor of the attack. Left on his own, an orphan by every right, he was taken in by the church, and immediately began enthusiastically training to become a Chasseur. He had developed a newfound hatred for all vampires, desiring nothing more than to wipe their very existence from the planet.While undergoing this training, Vanitas inevitably drew the attention of a certain doctor-- one who was looking for test subjects, human experiments who wouldn't be missed. Moureu was his name, a man who intended to play God-- to create vampires from normal humans, vampires that were capable of being controlled. Thus, Vanitas was named "Number 69", and subjected to various kinds of experiments-- in addition to being forced to observe the torture and slaughter of countless vampires in the pursuit of science. Though he was allowed every opportunity to escape, the child was told that another would simply be kidnapped in his place. So, he never fled-- never damned another to go through the horror he already had.
It was then he decided that vampires and humans were to be equally condemned. They were all guilty.After some time, the child was tasked with looking after another-- Mikhail, dubbed "Number 71" by the doctor. The two were awkward around each other to begin with, considering Vanitas' standoffish nature, but he complied nonetheless. They grew closer over some time, Vanitas taking care of the younger child the best he could. Eventually, though, the doctor declared that he would be putting Mikhail through an experiment that was certain to result in his demise.Vanitas volunteered in his stead, in an effort to protect the younger boy.Following this, the two of them became inseperable-- Mikhail learned to rely on Vanitas, and Vanitas to allow someone close to him once more. However, Vanitas' willingness to volunteer for experimentation only damned them further. Moreau decided to use the blood of the Blue Moon Vampire to partially turn the children into Blue Moon-kin, in hopes that they would be capable of opening the Books of Vanitas. After days of experimentation, the doctor revealed that the experiment was intended to kill the both of them.Before he could follow through with it, however, the Vampire of the Blue Moon returned to collect their books, destroying the facility in the process. As pseudo-kin to the vampire, Mikhail begged Vanitas to take the two with them-- to which the vampire agreed.Mikhail seemed incredibly attached to the Vampire; that did not change once the Vampire introduced themself-- Vanitas, however, promptly made an attempt to kill them, driven by a hatred for all vampiric kind. By then, however, the sickness from experimentation overcame him, and he collapsed. It was only after the vampire continued to care for him that Vanitas introduced himself properly, and set aside his grief.The following day, the Vampire told the two that they would die if their condition was not treated. They offered the two a choice: if they wished, they could all travel together, and attempt to find a cure. The children agreed.And so, the thee of them traveled together-- eventually, they all grew closer, though the young Vanitas was wary at first. Eventually, however, he accidentally called the Vampire "Luna", a name they seemed to thoroughly enjoy. They continued to grow closer after that, even to the point of allowing the Vampire into his space; to comfort and guide him. At some point, they gave the two boys each a Book of Vanitas,However, both boys' conditions continued to get worse-- Mikhail far more so than Vanitas. Luna offered to turn the two of them into actual Kin of the Blue Moon, which Mikhail readily accepted-- Vanitas, however, refused. When Luna Marked him against his wishes, he killed them.. and left behind a critically wounded Mikhail, who he believed to be dead due to the Marking process.Believing himself the sole survivor once more, Vanitas traveled the country, intent on curing all vampires of their Maladies using the Book of Vanitas, indiscriminantly.

  ZACHARIAH FAIR    —  Elysian Caim.
Final Fantasy: VII
A man with no doubts and complete pride in all he does.

PERSONALITY

Zack is, at his core, a kind and inspirational young man, who carries a lot of energy in everything he does. He's optimistic, upbeat, and enthusiastic, with an energy that is almost infectious. No matter what he experiences, he keeps his chin held high and his dreams in tact. He is tenacious and determined, though also a little naive at times. His kindness and goodwill are unquestionable, as he does his best to always see the good in other people, even his enemies. he carries hope like a shield, using it to power him through even the most difficult of dire circumstances.In addition to his kindness, Zack is honorable and devoted to his morals, constantly putting effort into being the hero that other people need. He lets this get the better of him, on occasion, as he is reluctant to hurt or think poorly of others-- even to the point of putting his own health and safety at risk. He's a true extrovert, finding comfort and happiness in other people. He also has a reputation as somewhat of a flirt, with a charm that stems from his genuine nature. Zack has often been referred to as a "puppy"-- for his friendly and energetic nature, alongside his contagious energyZachariah is his full name, rather than just "Zack" or "Zachary," befitting his desire to be remembered by everyone around him as a hero, specifically his devotion to his kindness and heroicism. Additionally, he is incredibly farsighted due to the nature of the catlike mako eyes-- considering how they work like a cat's, they are built for tracking fast horizontal movement, rather than slow movement or close objects. Mako eyes are a tactical advantage, but not necessarily a practical one. (yes, this means his eyes go big and round like a cat when he's excited).

zack's immediate impression is that of a happy-go-lucky merc, a man with no doubts and complete pride in everything he does. he lives without shame or doubt, and tries to make the most of every situation he finds himself in. he's positive, upbeat, and friendly, and occasionally even flirty. he's an easygoing guy, one that tries his best to help everyone around him feel more comfortable.Zack is motivated by the drive to be a hero who can protect the people around him. He desires to be strong and capable, not just for the attention, but to uphold the values passed onto him by Angeal, the values he holds close to his heart. He lives and dies by honor, doing everything he can to be as honest and upfront with himself as possible.Most notable of zack's features are his raven-black hair and catlike, green-blue eyes. These so-called "mako eyes" contrast sharply with his hair, and naturally draw attention. However, his stature and the physical fitness of his build also contribute to making him seem like a giant teddy bear, when accompanied by his effortless smile and warm gestures.  STATUS & CANON POINT  
Zack is deceased, and more aware of this than he wants to be. Still, he doesn't let it get him down-- he has people who depend on him, and it doesn't change who he is. He's still a man who strives to do good with every action, and to make a positive impact on the lives of everyone around him. His canon point is following his time in the lifestream, some time after his death. He has influences from both classic and remake FF7.

STATS

  NAME    Zachariah Fair  NICKNAME/ALIAS    Zack Fair, ("Puppy")  AGE    23  DATE OF BIRTH    1984, Exact date unknown.  GENDER & PRONOUNS    Male, He/Him  ORIENTATION    Bisexual / Biromantic  RACE/ETHNICITY    Modified Human

PHYSICAL

  HEIGHT    6’2”  WEIGHT    195 lbs.  HAIR    black  EYES    blue-green, catlike  SCARS    various  PIERCINGS    earrings  TATTOOS    none  FACE CLAIM    canon appearance

BACKGROUND

  FAMILY   
- parents [alive, unknown]  SIGNIFICANT OTHER   
- n/a currently  OCCUPATION    ex-SOLDIER first class, now a merc.  HOMETOWN    gongaga

OTHER

  NEURODIVERGENCES & DISORDERS   
- ptsd, rather severe but he does not often disclose or discuss this  PHYSICAL DISABILITIES / CHRONIC ILLNESSES   
- due to the nature and structure of his eyes, he is incredibly farsighted, and has trouble seeing close objects when they're stationary.  POWERS / ABILITIES   - Enhanced Attributes — Due to SOLDIER conditioning, Zack's strength, endurance, agility, and vitality are all far greater than any normal human's.- Jenova Experimentation — Because of the integration of Jenova's cells into his body in combination with his SOLDIER conditioning, he has some more animal properties- most notably, his catlike eyes and more soft, furlike hair.

BIOGRAPHY

warnings for violence, death, and human experimentation
zack was born in the town of gongaga in the year 1984. he was a restless child, one who was always bright and energetic in all pursuits -- though he always dreamed of far more than a little town could provide him. his parents did their best to account for his wild and optimistic nature, but they couldn't talk him out of his dream, which was to join SOLDIER; to become a hero worthy of the name and title. his parents were vehemently against the idea, but zack had always wanted to be a person who people could depend and rely on, one who risked life and limb to save others. so, he ran away from home at age thirteen (in 1997), and signed on with the shinra military.there, he trained under a first class SOLDIER by the name of angeal, a man who cut no corners and was brutal in his honesty -- still, the two grew close as mentor and student over the next few years. though zach struggled to overcome his own limitations at first, angeal always urged him onwards, and pointed out his flaws meticulously -- most notably, his overconfidence. by 2000, he made SOLDIER second class, just a few steps away from realizing his dreams. eventually, angeal recommended zack to be promoted to first class, after having him train with sephiroth on multiple occasions.it was around the same time that genesis rhapsodos, another first class, had turned on shinra, deserting and taking a number of soldiers with him, and zack and angeal were sent on a mission to fort tamblin.during this mission, despite rescuing zack and claiming to think of him as more important to him than his family heirloom, the buster sword, angeal later defected -- though sephiroth rescued zack from genesis, zack refused to believe that angeal could have deserted shinra.zack was later sent to investigate his mentor's defection -- during the mission, he was attacked and injured by genesis, though angeal saved him once more. zack later went on to defeat the summoned dragon bahamut, who genesis sent after him, and was promoted to SOLDIER first class shortly after.following this, he was enlisted to wage war against genesis and his army, including angeal -- who he and sephiroth later discovered was a scientifically altered being, created using the cells of an alien being known as jenova. the two clashed a few times -- his conflict with his previous mentor allowed zack to meet aerith gainsborough, following an altercation with the man that sent him falling into the slums outside of her church. the two became fast friends, and he frequently went to visit her.on his way to one such visit, he was interrupted midway and sent to the town of modeoheim, alongside a group of infantry soldiers -- one of whom was cloud strife, a man he quickly bonded with over their similar backgrounds. it was there that zack infiltrated an excavation facility that hid both genesis and his former mentor, both of whom he defeated. in the process, he gained his signature cheek scar, and inhereted both his role and the buster sword from angeal. from then on, zack carried on his hopes and dreams, putting his honor above all else.the year following, he, sephiroth, and cloud were all dispatched to nibelheim, cloud's hometown and site of the nibel reactor. it was within, the three guided by tifa lockheart, that sephiroth discovered his origins, and turned on zack and cloud. zack tried as hard as he could to get through to the man, but was forced to fight him. he was defeated, though cloud managed to stab sephiroth with the buster sword and send him into the lifestream, which partially degraded his physicl form.it was in the aftermath that he and cloud were kidnapped by the man who had orchestrated the jenova experiments-- professor hojo. the two young men were experimented on for four years, after which he liberated himself and a critically ill cloud. because of this escape, they were branded traitors and fugitives by shinra, and were forced to go into hiding. it was after this that they once again hunted down the remnants of genesis, who zack defeated once again in the underground ruins of an expansive shinra facility.following this event, he and cloud made the decision to return to midgar and become mercinaries -- though the two were ambushed on their way to the city, despite the efforts to interrupt their arrival. though zack fought back as much as he could, he could not withstand the might of shinra's army, and was gunned down mercilessly. in his final moments, zack imparted the buster sword onto cloud, leaving him with only his legacy.

  EMET-SELCH    —  Elysian Caim.
Final Fantasy: XIV
A solitary witness to the end of creation.

PERSONALITY

 What can be said of the man who has seen everything? He has witnessed the rise and fall of civilizations, crushed countless empires beneath the heel of his own. He has lived countless lives, told countless stories, and pushed ever onward towards a single goal. He has outlived every pain of the sundered, and explored every facet of their ephemeral existence. He has faced the depths of mortal despair, and lived the highest of luxuries.Even so, he finds their existence utterly absent of meaning. He will not, cannot emphasize with them— those lower creatures sentenced to endless death and suffering. As a higher being of Eitherys, he considers the short-lived shards that inhabit the planet to be foolish and practically subhuman— this is, of course, to distance himself from whatever happens to them in his rejoining of Eitherys' shards to their Source. Each Rejoining comes at the cost of thousands of lives through the calamities that preclude and follow it. He is cold and callous in equal measure when greeted with the plight of those who should suffer for his designs, and completely dismissive of their anger.Like the other Ascians, his motivations for causing Rejoinings are purposefully concealed from those he considers beneath him or wholly unworthy of knowing. However, that does not mean he possesses no motivations. In fact, they are almost comedically simple— his sole driving force is to reclaim the lives sacrificed to avert the Final Days of Eitherys, and restore the planet to the paradise he knew. In doing so, he chases the fleeting glimpses of true happiness he once so heinously took for granted— and the souls he could not protect.

For all of his cruelty and scheming, there is something more complex beneath Emet-Selch's disillusioned and jaded exterior. It is not kindness, per se, but it is far more gentle than the theatrical evil he presents himself as. Despite his reservations, he makes genuine attempts to know and understand the plight of the sundered— even if he does not consider it worth sacrificing all he has ever known and loved. Of the remaining Ascians, he was the most drawn to reason, and gave even his enemies what he believed a fair attempt to earn their continued existence. Unlike the dutiful Elidibus, the destructive Lahabrea, and far, far removed from the nihility of Fandaniel, he has retained his ability to pass judgement on those who now inhabit his star rather than annihilate thoughtlessly.It is his choice, and always will be, to set aside their lives for those he considers complete.Having witnessed the loss and destruction of all he once held dear, there is an undercurrent of sadness that runs beneath his demeanor; it is heavy, burdened with the thousands of lives he seeks to restore. He puts on quite a grand show, but there is no question that his slow progress in restoring Eitherys weighs heavily on him. Now that he has failed, he is accompanied by reservation— all of his talents and abilities, in all of his boundless reserves, even he was unable to reinstate the past held so dear to him. It is at that point he has no choice but to concede his defeat.Though he cannot have his world back, he may at least have peace.

STATS

  NAME    Hades  NICKNAME/ALIAS    Emet-Selch, Solus zos Galvus  AGE    Easily thousands of years old-- exact age uncertain.  GENDER & PRONOUNS    Unlabeled, He/Him  ORIENTATION    Unlabeled  RACE/ETHNICITY    Ascian

PHYSICAL

  HEIGHT    roughly 6’04”  WEIGHT    150 lbs.  HAIR    white  EYES    gold/yellow  SCARS    pale abdomen scarring  PIERCINGS    n/a  TATTOOS    n/a

STATUS

  CANON POINT    post endwalker  STATUS    deceased

PERSONAL

  POSITIVE TRAITS   
- Resilient
- Confident
- Knowledgeable
- Resolute  NEUTRAL TRAITS   
- Aloof
- Perceptive
- Cunning
- Authoritative  NEGATIVE TRAITS   
- Embittered
- Callous
- Haughty
- Manipulative  MBTI    ESTJ  ENNEAGRAM    Type 1 Wing 9  TEMPERAMENT    melancholic

OTHER

  POWERS / ABILITIES   
GENERAL
- Aetherial Manipulation — As is commonly observed with most Ascians, Emet-Selch is capable of feats of magic that would be impressive to the common bystander. However, he is notably skilled in magic, and acts as a nigh-inexhaustible source of Aetherial energy. Additionally, he is capable of channeling these abilities through simple physical gestures (most frequently a snap). This allows him the abilities both commonly and rarely associated with the Ascian race, used at a significant level of expertise:
    • Spatial manipulation, most notably teleportation of himself and others at will. Distance is no concern, nor is he bound by laws of spatial displacement. He is capable of levitation, slowing the descent of himself and others, and other various feats.
    • Creation magic on both a grand and minute scale, as evidenced by his faithful recreation of the ancient city of Amaurot. It is influenced by both thought and feeling-- wayward examples of either can create flaws in the creation, or outright failure of it.
    • Possession, though he prefers to remain in a single body for long periods of time-- or, when possible, not at all. He is also capable of altering the physical appearance of a body he inhabits.
    • Soul sight, or the ability to physically observe subtle differences in the aether of living beings. He is adept at using it in conjunction with aetherial manipulation, as observed in his removal of Y'shtola from the Lifestream.

HISTORY

  His is a long and storied history.    Prior to taking the seat of Emet-Selch amidst the Convocation, Hades was not lacking in ability or skill-- manipulation of aether has always been trivial for him. His intellect was unchallenged, and his nigh-endless reserves of aether complemented this perfectly. However, despite his egocentricity, he was never vocal about his abilities-- preferring to remain undisturbed in his work. He refused to participate in things considered beneath him, though he upheld a strong moral compass-- when there was substantial good to be done that befit him, he would do so without hesitation, and he all but refused to leave a task unfinished.It was after he met the at-present occupant of the seat of Azem that this began to change. Venat, as she was known, spread word of his skill and deeds to the rest of the Convocation-- and with their previous choice refusing the seat of Emet-Selch, it was he who was accepted into their ranks. Despite his off-putting personality and general irritability, it was his deeds that earned him the respect and admiration of his peers and the general populace alike.During the advent of the Final Days, he was one of the Convocation who was originally conflicted on the creation of Zodiark, despite understanding the necessity. Given no other choice, he devoted himself fully to supporting the primal's creation-- refusing to allow the sacrifice of his people to be in vain. That, alongside what is certainly tempering, drove him to vehemently oppose Venat's sundering of Zodiark.In the countless millennia after, he lived numerous lives-- observing the newly sundered souls of Eitherys with revulsion. It was with his interference that so many of the world's shards were Rejoined with the Source, and his planning that resulted in the most success.The most notable of his inhabited forms was that of Solus Zos Galvus, the most notable and first Emperor of the Garlemald Empire. It was he who raised Garlemald to greatness, and his knowledge was invaluable to setting them ahead technologically. Following his 'death,' Emet-Selch was given the freedom to continue enacting his plans-- and began to do so shortly following the war for succession.His influence would be felt in almost every major event to come.

  ARDBERT HYLFYST    —  Elysian Caim.
Final Fantasy: XIV
The first Warrior of Darkness.

PERSONALITY

Externally, Ardbert is a man who presents very differently to those he meets and those he is close with. His kindness and compassion are not exclusively reserved for his friends, but there is no doubt that time and grief have made him world-weary. He can be a little standoffish to strangers, especially those who don't immediately present themselves as having good intentions. He has something of a cynical streak, an undertone of hopelessness and helplessness that remains present despite beginning to find good in the world once more.Causing the Flood of Light that destroyed the vast majority of the First has deeply impacted who he is as a person; though he was once a very gentle and noble soul, that darkness in him has certainly soured him to such kindnesses. He is bitter, and often a little rude.That does not mean his kindness is entirely absent, however. It is still very much a part of who he is-- at heart, he is a protector, first and foremost. Though trying to good lead to the destruction of the world as he knew it, and cost the lives of his friends and family, Ardbert still holds onto the vague ideal that there has to be some good in the world. Despite his cynicism and dismissive attitude, he holds fast to his determination and the hope that was rekindled in him by the Warrior of Light. Slowly, he began to relearn his love for the world, and all that resides within it.

Internally, he carries an incredible font of guilt within him. Ardbert bears the countless deaths on the First directly on his shoulders, having been spared the noble sacrifice his dear companions were offered to make up for the evil his wish caused. He, instead, watched the world itself struggle onward-- barely able to continue eking out a shell of an existence. He helplessly watched the people of the First suffer and die, unable to lift a finger to aid or protect them-- unable to touch, be felt, or seen. A specter he remained, losing hope and giving into despair all the while.It was only at the arrival of the Warrior of Light to the first that he was able to exist as more than a faded spirit, they the one person finally able to see him, and they the only one to have a chance at saving the world he once loved. A true hero, in all aspects-- one he dismissed, originally.Through countless trials and tribulations, untold pain and suffering, Ardbert has faltered and faded-- but never given in. Not truly. Through using his soul to save the Warrior of Light and put an end to the threat facing the First, he has begun to rediscover the heroism he once clung so tightly to.

STATS

  NAME    ardbert hylfyst  NICKNAME/ALIAS    the warrior of darkness  AGE    31  DATE OF BIRTH    january 15  GENDER & PRONOUNS    trans male, he/him  ORIENTATION    unlabeled. probably bisexual masc leaning  RACE/ETHNICITY    human (hume/hyur), kholusian  NATIONALITY    from a kholusian island on the first shard

PHYSICAL

  HEIGHT    5’09”  WEIGHT    190 lbs.  HAIR    brown  EYES    blue  SCARS    scattered scars from years of battle  PIERCINGS    earrings  TATTOOS    a protective glyph in between his neck and center back

BACKGROUND

  FAMILY   
- unnamed parents [deceased]  OTHER RELATIONS   
- the other warriors of darkness, his allies and friends
- seto, his companion amaro  OCCUPATION    warrior of darkness, adventurer  HOMETOWN    unnamed island in the kholusian sea  CURRENT RESIDENCE    n/a  STATUS    deceased  CANON POINT    deceased prior to shadowbringers (but mid post-endwalker for traveling as a part of meteor)

PERSONAL

  POSITIVE TRAITS   
- compassionate
- protective
- decisive
- sincere  NEUTRAL TRAITS   
- stern
- honest
- impulsive
- assertive  NEGATIVE TRAITS   
- brash
- awkward
- inflexible
- cynical  ZODIAC    capricorn  MBTI    ISFJ  ENNEAGRAM    Type 1 Wing 2  TEMPERAMENT    choleric

OTHER

  NEURODIVERGENCES & DISORDERS   
- let's be so real rn. this man is a walking PTSD case. he carries incredible survivor's guilt on his shoulders, and blames himself for the destruction of all but a sliver of an entire world shard.there's definitely some depression and other stuff in there too. ya boy is a hot mess.  POWERS / ABILITIES   - BLESSING OF LIGHT — As a fragment of Azem's soul and a previous warrior of light, his soul is particularly resistant to influence and corruption from outside means. There is also a particular concentration of light aether in his soul, thanks to the blessing.- COMBAT TRAINING / JOB CLASS — Years spent as a mercenary and warrior have honed his skill in battle, particularly in use of the axe. He also possesses slight regenerative abilities, due to his specialization as a warrior.

  INVENTORY   
- his axe, once again made physical. it never leaves his side.
- the crystal of light, a blue crystal that carries the blessing of hydaelyn (a shard of the mothercrystal).

HISTORY

Born into a perfectly typical family on an island in the Kholusian Sea, Ardbert Hylfyst was the ever adventurous child-- drawn by a love for exploring, and a desire to protect those he cared for, he longed to travel the world to save people from harm. His parents raised him with great care, and his father taught him to tend to animals in his youth-- fostering in him a love for living things and a natural curiosity. Despite this, he lived a lonely childhood-- with no other children to keep him company, he spent his time among the animals of the island. His desire to wander never abandoned him, however, so it was the moment he turned eighteen that he left to become an adventurer.For a few moons, he spent his days training and completing various commissions across Kholusia, doing everything on his own-- until a commission to track down a hobgoblin led to him having a very near brush with death. It was then he met the first of his friends, Lamitt, a dwarf who healed him from the brink of death. The two became close companions, and traveled as an adventuring party from that day forth.Eventually, their group broadened to include Branden, Renda-Rae, Nyelbert and Cylva-- adventurers who had formed a bond with the two, for one reason or another. Each of them received the Blessing of Light on their travels, and the crystal to accompany it; including Ardbert. They all traveled the First, lending their aid to the peoples of it and growing in fame and renown.At the behest of their position as Warriors of Light, the group eventually set out to face the Shadowkeeper, the one responsible for orchestrating the forces of darkness in the first. It was revealed to them during their conflict that the Shadowkeeper was none other than Cylva-- manipulated into doing the bidding of the Ascians, Loghrif and Mitron, in their quest to cause another Calamity on the Source.Ardbert hunted down the two Ascians-- destroying one and inflicting the other with a blade of light, one that turned him into the first of the Sin Eaters-- creatures of defiled light that hungered for nothing but aether. It was Ardbert's wish to forever conquer the darkness, combined with his use of the blade of light, that drove the beast he created-- Eden-- to unleash a wave of pure Light upon the First. It corrupted and destroyed all in its path, rending the world to nothing more than stagnant light.Driven by the Ascian Elidibus, who spoke of a way to save their world, he and the other Warriors of Light shed their flesh, making for the Source to do his bidding as the Warriors of Darkness. Despite his machinations, the Source's Warrior of Light was able to convince them to return, to do what they can for those who still lived-- no matter the pain that'd been inflicted in their naivete.

  KEIJI SHINOGI    —  Elysian Caim.
YTTD
A self-professed easygoing police detective.

PERSONALITY

Externally, Keiji is a man who presents himself as extremely calm and laid back, constantly composed no matter the situation. He often acts as a figure of authority, taking control of any less than ideal situation to keep the people around him calm. He has a bad habit of being a little too lackadaisical, often shoving duties off onto others while still maintaining that carefully constructed control.Despite his relaxed and amenable demeanor, he prioritizes survival first and foremost. He is not afraid to make sacrifices to save his own skin, and does so without a second thought. He's realistic, pessimistic, and even a little broody, when left to his own devices. However, he refuses to allow even an ounce of weakness to display, preferring to keep his mask perfectly put together. If he should falter, he is not above pushing even the closest of his allies away.He's got an almost dreary energy about him, constantly giving off an aura of exhaustion and boredom-- though he's not unfriendly. In fact, he still has a good sense of humor, and can be considered an incredibly down to earth person. Despite his occasional ruthlessness, he offers some pretty solid advice and guidance, and occasionally even a shoulder to lean on.He is incredibly skilled at reading people once he knows them, and has a knack for being able to determine the most well-hidden of motivations, after he's gotten to know someone. Strangers, however.. not so much.

Internally, Keiji is haunted by an insurmountably guilty conscience. Every lie he tells, every harm he does, every terrible sin of his past-- they all weigh heavily on his soul. The blood on his hands most particularly. He is deeply troubled, and prone to angry and cruel outbursts-- actions he tends to immediately regret. He isn't too proud to apologize for the difficult choices he is forced to make, or for the things he puts off on others-- but those things require a level of vulnerability he struggles to express.He is incredibly defensive of any weakness, to the point that he will lash out if pushed too far-- out of a fear for his own life, most of all.He is also quite literally haunted by hallucinations-- which almost constantly plague him without end. The most frequent of these being of the man he once idolized so profoundly, the one whose blood forever stains his hands. More recently, too, Megumi has begun to haunt him-- especially so after witnessing her gruesome death with his own eyes, directly caused by his inability to forgive her for her corruption.Keiji has become incredibly skilled at hiding his troubles from the world, to the point that his outbursts occasionally seem entirely unprompted-- despite almost always having an actual cause.

STATS

  NAME    keiji shinogi  NICKNAME/ALIAS    'blonde guy', 'mr. policeman'  AGE    28  DATE OF BIRTH    october 9  GENDER & PRONOUNS    male, he/him  ORIENTATION    probably bisexual. he doesn't think about it too hard.  RACE/ETHNICITY    human / japanese  NATIONALITY    japanese

PHYSICAL

  HEIGHT    6’01”  WEIGHT    195 lbs.  HAIR    bleached blonde  EYES    brown  SCARS    various small scars. scar on his lip.  PIERCINGS    none  TATTOOS    none

PERSONAL

  ASTROLOGY    libra  MBTI    ISTP  ENNEAGRAM    Type 9 Wing 8  TEMPERAMENT    melancholic-choleric

BACKGROUND

  FAMILY   
- unnamed mother  OCCUPATION    former police detective  STATUS    alive  CANON POINT    beginning of YTTD ch 3

OTHER

  NEURODIVERGENCES & DISORDERS   
- mental illness cocktail. definitely ptsd and depression. probably bipolar disorder  PHYSICAL DISABILITIES / CHRONIC ILLNESSES   
- n/a

HISTORY

Born to a poverty-stricken single mother, Keiji was always a fiery kid with a short temper-- which frequently ended with him butting heads with his peers. Doubly so when his particularly strong moral compass was taken into account; he never tolerated bullying or kept quiet when things were wrong, and this put him at odds with most of the kids his age. He was incredibly attached to his mother, and often went out of his way to verbally defend her.At some point during his grade-school youth, Keiji lost his mother's bike in the river that ran beside his hometown. It was pulled from the water and fixed by a local police officer, who referred to himself as "Mr. Policeman"-- a title that Keiji would later go on to use as his own. The kindness the police officer showed him was an inspiration to the young Keiji, igniting in him an idealistic admiration for the force.Some time later, Keiji got into a fight with a group of boys from his school who often picked on the other children, an event witnessed by none other than his childhood hero. The man approached him after the ordeal, and brought him to the police station to calm down-- offering him some coffee, and giving to the boy a good-luck charm. This only spurred on his admiration for the officer, and drove him to pursue a position on the force, himself.When he turned eighteen, he underwent training and passed the exam to join the police force, signing on as a detective under Megumi Sasahara. Though he was determined to act as a civil servant and help the general public, he soon stumbled upon the reality of the police force-- corruption was rampant, most notably under Sasahara's unit. His hero had been driven out of the force after uncovering Megumi's corruption and attempting to reveal it. Keiji kept his head down, but grew to resent the force.This came to a head during a routine arrest, when he was led on to shooting and murdering an unarmed criminal by Midori-- said criminal being the very same "Mr. Policeman" that had inspired him in the first place. With Midori the only witness, Megumi arranged a deal to cover up the murder, much to Keiji's revulsion. Shortly after, he quit the force entirely and withdrew from most of the world-- far too shadowed by guilt and disgust to continue.

  THANCRED WATERS    —  Elysian Caim.
Final Fantasy: XIV
An Archon who specializes in survival and subterfuge.

PERSONALITY

Thancred is truly an enigmatic sort, a man with suave and roguish charm; he is known to be rather charismatic and twice as evasive. Despite his penchant for cunning and sly demeanor, there is a note of something rougher that accompanies it. The experiences and events of his life have left him somewhat jaded, but he does his best to carry with him the hopes and dreams of his compatriots.Though he is not the most open individual, he is kind and gentle in most of his dealings with other people; he understands the need for restraint and observation alike. Thancred often stays his hand until he's certain of the most efficient and opportune outcome, but his confident and bold mask completely overshadows this-- intentionally, of course.Even with his penchant for sinking himself into an act, he still finds a way to let his genuine warmth shine through, even in the worst of situations. When things are hopeless, he stands firm-- there are people counting on him, after all. To these people, he is unflinchingly loyal; when his loved ones are threatened, he always stands as a bulwark to protect them. He throws himself wholeheartedly into situations that any sane man would balk at, even at risk of life and limb.Despite this, he manages to push himself through almost anything. His willful resilience is the paramount of his traits, the one thing that he truly embodies. Come what may, he will still be standing in the wake that follows.

He has displayed incredible intelligence in multiple facets-- he is a strategist who is well acquainted with the ins and outs of negotiation, and has shown mastery in the art of subterfuge. Even upon taking a more front line role in protecting his friends and allies, he still carries himself with an air of grace. He excelled in his studies in Sharlayan, benefiting from the heightened observational skills he'd learned in his youth.For a long time, he was an incredibly spirited and shortsighted young man, and his reservation has grown as he's aged. He holds a significant amount of self-consciousness for the mistakes he has made in the past, and often blames himself when things go wrong-- of course, that much is kept to himself, as with most of his other feelings. He often pushes himself onwards without regard for his needs, most notably sleep.Consequently, it takes him a long time to warm up to others, but the bonds he forges are stronger for it-- he often fosters a mutual respect between himself and those he surrounds himself with through his deeds, rather than words.Even so, he always seems to have the right words to say, as long as the conversation is steered away from himself-- his emotional intelligence is arguably where his skills lie strongest. Knowing the words to say does not always mean he will air them, however.

STATS

  NAME    Thancred Waters  AGE    32  Birthday    2/20  GENDER & PRONOUNS    transmasc, he/they  ORIENTATION    bisexual / biromantic  RACE/ETHNICITY    hyur (human) / midlander

PHYSICAL

  HEIGHT    5’9”  WEIGHT    170 lbs.  HAIR    white  EYES    one brown (right), one silvery-blue (left)  SCARS    assorted scars, from years of fighting  PIERCINGS    earrings  TATTOOS    sharlayan archon marks (neck)  INVENTORY    gunblade (no charged cartridges. basically a chunky sword.)
2x concealed daggers
eyepatch (he doesn't wear it, even though he really should.)

BACKGROUND

  OCCUPATION    archon, scion, strategist  HOMETOWN    limsa lominsa  AFFILIATION(S)    scions of the seventh dawn  CANON POINT    shadowbringers
_{(subject to updates as i wish)}  STATUS    alive

PERSONAL

  POSITIVE TRAITS   
- cunning
- protective
- bold
- charming  NEUTRAL TRAITS   
- perceptive
- stubborn
- elusive
- sly  NEGATIVE TRAITS   
- withdrawn
- flippant
- superficial
- evasive  MBTI    ESTP  ENNEAGRAM    type 8 wing 9  TEMPERAMENT    sanguine-phlegmatic

OTHER

  DISABILITIES / CHRONIC ILLNESSES   
- his inability to channel aether is considered a disability, as it prevents him from using the magic of his home world (which is interwoven into most things). thanks to the time he spent in the lifestream, the fabric of his very essence was altered. he is also mostly blind in his left eye because of this.  POWERS / ABILITIES   Because of the severe alteration to his aether, he is able to partially conceal his physical appearance (and become temporarily intangible) with enough focus, by dispersing his aether. This causes incredible strain to his body, however, to the point of being able to kill him through overuse.He is a capable fighter and skilled rogue, and has skill in the gunblade.


  WARDEN   
Marcella

HISTORY

Thancred grew up an orphan in the streets of Limsa Lominsa, and turned to petty crime and thievery to keep himself alive. It was during this time he honed his survival instincts, learning to live with the bare minimum, and often used his wits and charm to disarm his potential targets. For most of his early life, this was how he got by-- eking out an existence that could barely be considered survival.It just so happened that he set his sights on a rather big target-- the esteemed Sharlayan scholar by the name of Louisoix Leveilleur; the hope was that he'd be able to make off with enough to keep himself afloat, no matter the risks involved. Thancred was, of course, immediately caught by Louisoix. Instead of reporting him to the local government, the scholar sought to make use of the boy's talents -- and invited him to study in efforts that would bring some good to the world.He took to his education like no other, excelling in survivalist strategy and intel-gathering-- and upon his graduation and joining to the Circle of Knowing, was given the surname "Waters" as a testament to the god Thaliak, who governed rushing water and knowledge.Fifteen years prior to his dealings with the Warrior of Light, he rescued a young girl by the name of "Ascilla" from a plot that killed her father and would have put her in the direct line of the Garlean Empire's wrath -- despite the fact that he was temporarily exiled from the city of Ul'dah as a result. To help conceal her identity, he gave her a new name-- Minfilia, and brought her to her adoptive mother.Thancred never stayed in her life for long, though he did frequently visit her whenever he was able-- the Circle of Knowing required his utmost attention, as they were attempting to thwart the end of the world. Despite their best efforts, the Seventh Umbral Calamity was unable to be thwarted-- the echoes of which still linger to the current day.

  ESTINIEN VARLINEAU    —  MFRP.
Final Fantasy: XIV
An ex-hunter of dragons turned wandering lancer.

PERSONALITY

From an external standpoint, it is easy to consider Estinien someone who is blunt and off-putting. He is asocial and crass, though to call him mean would be incorrect. Despite his disregard for most forms of societal norms, he is still a sympathetic and gentle figure. He feels deeply, gives freely of his time and effort (despite his assertions to the contrary and generally disgruntled response to being asked to), and expresses compassion for the plights of others.Estinien carries himself with a quiet, distant remorse-- stemming largely from the rage he carried in the past. The grief from the loss of his family and subsequent survivor's guilt drove him to devote his entire life to the slaying of dragons, taking up the mantle of Azure Dragoon in his mentor's stead. He survived solely on rage and pain, ending the lives of countless dragons in his wrath-- and gave fully in to what he was told was his divinely-ordained purpose.It was only when he was forced to see through the eyes of his sworn enemy, that he was able to understand just how similar they truly are.Where once he was driven to the brink of his humanity by a need for vengeance, he has rebuilt himself from the ground up— with hope for the future and a renewed resolve. Estinien seeks to understand and experience the world around him, now, in a way that his punitive anger and rigorous conditioning never allowed.

Though he called Ishgard his home for many years, he has always been drawn to wandering-- and losing his righteous fury came with a loss of purpose. That loss of purpose, however, freed him; he put down his mantle-- and with it, his rage. He spends his time traveling and lending his lance to the Scions of the Seventh Dawn, but he keeps his distance from most of his allies.It is for that reason that he can be considered a bit of an enigma; though he has an official place among the Scions, he does his best to keep his distance. Not that keeping his distance always works, but he certainly tries to do so.Despite his best attempts, there are moments where his fondness for others shines through his gloomy demeanor; he is particularly adept at observation and attention to detail, which means he tends to remember the smallest of things about those he cares for.For those who know where to look, it's quite easy to see when he's happy-- but to the rest of the world, the scowl that he wears serves well enough to dissuade all but the most persistent of social interactions. He considers that safer, and more convenient-- better, by all means. He doesn't particularly care to spare the feelings of most others when lives are on the line, but that doesn't mean his emotional intelligence is at all lacking. In fact, he has learned exactly when to stay his hand.

STATS

  NAME    estinien varlineau  NICKNAME/ALIAS    estinien wyrmblood, azure dragoon  AGE    32  BIRTHDAY    3/21  GENDER & PRONOUNS    trans male, he/him. suffers from weird dragon genders physically.  ORIENTATION    unlabeled _{(he is a gay man. Trust.)}  RACE/ETHNICITY    elezen (personally i hc that he's at least partially a duskwright. cool color palette ftw. in my heart he has shine in the dark cat eyes.) however, he is also a significant portion dragon-blooded, and has a host of draconic features.  NATIONALITY    ishgardian

PHYSICAL

  HEIGHT    6’8”  WEIGHT    245 lbs.  HAIR    white  EYES    grey-blue  SCARS    large scaly scarring on his left shoulder and right arm, various other scars.  PIERCINGS    none  TATTOOS & MARKINGS    no tattoos. dark scales are scattered across his body, most notably denser around his shoulder and arm scars.

BACKGROUND

  FAMILY    his biological family is deceased, though he is considered a vague, odd relative to a bunch of dragons, now.  OTHERS   
- other  OCCUPATION    freelancer. ex-azure dragoon (legally he still holds the title, but he has abandoned it).  HOMETOWN    ferndale  CURRENT RESIDENCE    foundation/ishgard (only on a technicality. he usually wanders aimlessly.)  CANON POINT & STATUS    post dawntrail & alive  INVENTORY   
- relic spear (nidhogg)
- blessed relic armor (iceheart)

PERSONAL

  POSITIVE TRAITS   
- resolute
- keen
- resourceful
- agile  NEUTRAL TRAITS   
- determined
- blunt
- focused
- obstinate  NEGATIVE TRAITS   
- avoidant
- aggressive
- stubborn
- cold  ASTROLOGY    aries  MBTI    ISTJ  ENNEAGRAM    Type 6 Wing 5  TEMPERAMENT    choleric

OTHER

  DISABILITIES / CHRONIC ILLNESSES / CONDITIONS   
- his disregard for and/or inability to adhere to social cues, atypical thought patterns, and overall blunt nature definitely makes him some kind of neurodivergent -- though it isn't something he would discuss at any length or apply a label to.- considering the traumatic nature of his family's death, the rigorous and arguably abusive training of dragoons in ishgard, and his countless near-death experiences, it isn't a reach to say he has some form of c-PTSD.  POWERS / ABILITIES   From the training he underwent throughout his youth and young adulthood, his physical strength, reflexes and speed far surpass the average person's. This is only taken further by his direct exposure to Nidhogg's power and subsequent possession of his body. Calling upon the dragon's aether that remains tethered to his spear and body alike, he can push himself beyond even that, though not without some consequence -- most often physical pain or exhaustion.He still bears some scattered scales from his time spent as the dragon's avatar, and his aether has been permanently altered-- most dragons assume him some form of dragon himself, and those of Midgardsormr's brood can directly sense the faint presence of Nidhogg.He is also trained in lancework, boasting incredible talent that first earned him his position as the Azure Dragoon. Vertical combat is his specialty.

HISTORY

Though he had become a grand hero to the people of Ishgard-- not only once, but twice, following the Dragonsong War, his origins were far more humble than those of most Ishgardians. Born in the small village of Ferndale, his life would have been almost entirely unremarkable had Nidhogg not taken it upon himself to raze the village to the ground. Thanks to the efforts of the previous Azure Dragoon, Alberic Bale, Estinien alone was spared his life-- though his family, as well as the rest of his village, was not so lucky.As the Azure Dragoon had heard the call of Nidhogg's wrath, which took all of his strength to resist, he'd barely been able to save even Estinien-- and in his guilt, he took in the silver-haired young man. Alberic gave up the title shortly after. Though Estinien resented the man for being unable to save his family, he could not help the respect he felt for the man as a soldier-- and he committed single-mindedly to his pursuit of vengeance. Without a thought or care for the draconic lives he was taking in the process, without an ounce of guilt or hesitation, he quickly rose through the ranks of the Knights Dragoon.He served tirelessly, never faltering or doubting his purpose. Estinien was entirely consumed with wrath, endlessly hunting and destroying every dragon he could-- none were spared his wrath, and his skills only continued to grow.Eventually, the Eye of Nidhogg blessed him with its strength-- earning him the title of Azure Dragoon in both duty and strength. Despite the nature of his position as both a knight and a political front, he disregarded everything but his quest for vengeance-- doing nothing but honing his skills in endless fervor.It was not until the advent of the Dragonsong war that he truly learned the cost of such anger, the burden of vengeance-- and the cycle he was perpetrating in the process. Nothing will return to him the time he spent feeding his hatred, or the lives he consumed in the process-- but now he lives to pursue peace, using his experiences to ensure that none will have to face the anger and hatred he did on their own.

  ESTINIEN VARLINEAU    —  MFRP.
Final Fantasy: XIV
An ex-hunter of dragons turned wandering lancer.

PERSONALITY

From an external standpoint, it is easy to consider Estinien someone who is blunt and off-putting. He is asocial and crass, though to call him mean would be incorrect. Despite his disregard for most forms of societal norms, he is still a sympathetic and gentle figure. He feels deeply, gives freely of his time and effort (despite his assertions to the contrary and generally disgruntled response to being asked to), and expresses compassion for the plights of others.Estinien carries himself with a quiet, distant remorse-- stemming largely from the rage he carried in the past. The grief from the loss of his family and subsequent survivor's guilt drove him to devote his entire life to the slaying of dragons, taking up the mantle of Azure Dragoon in his mentor's stead. He survived solely on rage and pain, ending the lives of countless dragons in his wrath-- and gave fully in to what he was told was his divinely-ordained purpose.It was only when he was forced to see through the eyes of his sworn enemy, that he was able to understand just how similar they truly are.Where once he was driven to the brink of his humanity by a need for vengeance, he has rebuilt himself from the ground up— with hope for the future and a renewed resolve. Estinien seeks to understand and experience the world around him, now, in a way that his punitive anger and rigorous conditioning never allowed.

Though he called Ishgard his home for many years, he has always been drawn to wandering-- and losing his righteous fury came with a loss of purpose. That loss of purpose, however, freed him; he put down his mantle-- and with it, his rage. He spends his time traveling and lending his lance to the Scions of the Seventh Dawn, but he keeps his distance from most of his allies.It is for that reason that he can be considered a bit of an enigma; though he has an official place among the Scions, he does his best to keep his distance. Not that keeping his distance always works, but he certainly tries to do so.Despite his best attempts, there are moments where his fondness for others shines through his gloomy demeanor; he is particularly adept at observation and attention to detail, which means he tends to remember the smallest of things about those he cares for.For those who know where to look, it's quite easy to see when he's happy-- but to the rest of the world, the scowl that he wears serves well enough to dissuade all but the most persistent of social interactions. He considers that safer, and more convenient-- better, by all means. He doesn't particularly care to spare the feelings of most others when lives are on the line, but that doesn't mean his emotional intelligence is at all lacking. In fact, he has learned exactly when to stay his hand.

STATS

  NAME    estinien varlineau  NICKNAME/ALIAS    estinien wyrmblood, azure dragoon  AGE    32  BIRTHDAY    3/21  GENDER & PRONOUNS    trans male, he/him. suffers from weird dragon genders physically.  ORIENTATION    unlabeled _{(he is a gay man. Trust.)}  RACE/ETHNICITY    elezen (personally i hc that he's at least partially a duskwright. cool color palette ftw. in my heart he has shine in the dark cat eyes.) however, he is also a significant portion dragon-blooded, and has a host of draconic features.  NATIONALITY    ishgardian

PHYSICAL

  HEIGHT    6’8”  WEIGHT    245 lbs.  HAIR    white  EYES    grey-blue/silver  SCARS    large scaly scarring on his left shoulder and right arm, various other scars.  PIERCINGS    ear piercings.  TATTOOS & MARKINGS    no tattoos. dark scales are scattered across his body, most notably denser around his shoulder and arm scars.

BACKGROUND

  FAMILY    his biological family is deceased, though he is considered a vague, odd relative to a bunch of dragons, now.  OTHERS   
- other  OCCUPATION    freelancer. ex-azure dragoon (legally he still holds the title, but he has abandoned it).  HOMETOWN    ferndale  CURRENT RESIDENCE    foundation/ishgard (only on a technicality. he usually wanders aimlessly.)

PERSONAL

  ASTROLOGY    aries  MBTI    ISTJ  ENNEAGRAM    Type 6 Wing 5  TEMPERAMENT    choleric

OTHER

  DISABILITIES / CHRONIC ILLNESSES / CONDITIONS   
- his disregard for and/or inability to adhere to social cues, atypical thought patterns, and overall blunt nature definitely makes him some kind of neurodivergent -- though it isn't something he would discuss at any length or apply a label to.- considering the traumatic nature of his family's death, the rigorous and arguably abusive training of dragoons in ishgard, and his countless near-death experiences, it isn't a reach to say he has some form of c-PTSD.  POWERS / ABILITIES   From the training he underwent throughout his youth and young adulthood, his physical strength, reflexes and speed far surpass the average person's. This is only taken further by his direct exposure to Nidhogg's power and subsequent possession of his body. Calling upon the dragon's aether that remains tethered to his spear and body alike, he can push himself beyond even that, though not without some consequence -- most often physical pain or exhaustion.He still bears some scattered scales from his time spent as the dragon's avatar, and his aether has been permanently altered-- most dragons assume him some form of dragon himself, and those of Midgardsormr's brood can directly sense the faint presence of Nidhogg.He is also trained in lancework, boasting incredible talent that first earned him his position as the Azure Dragoon. Vertical combat is his specialty, particularly in dives and jumps.


  SERIES & CANON POINT    final fantasy xiv, post dawntrail  STARTING WEAPON    polearm (lol)  INVENTORY   
- relic spear (nidhogg)
- blessed relic armor (iceheart)

HISTORY

Though he had become a grand hero to the people of Ishgard-- not only once, but twice, following the Dragonsong War, his origins were far more humble than those of most Ishgardians. Born in the small village of Ferndale, his life would have been almost entirely unremarkable had Nidhogg not taken it upon himself to raze the village to the ground. Thanks to the efforts of the previous Azure Dragoon, Alberic Bale, Estinien alone was spared his life-- though his family, as well as the rest of his village, was not so lucky.As the Azure Dragoon had heard the call of Nidhogg's wrath, which took all of his strength to resist, he'd barely been able to save even Estinien-- and in his guilt, he took in the silver-haired young man. Alberic gave up the title shortly after. Though Estinien resented the man for being unable to save his family, he could not help the respect he felt for the man as a soldier-- and he committed single-mindedly to his pursuit of vengeance. Without a thought or care for the draconic lives he was taking in the process, without an ounce of guilt or hesitation, he quickly rose through the ranks of the Knights Dragoon.He served tirelessly, never faltering or doubting his purpose. Estinien was entirely consumed with wrath, endlessly hunting and destroying every dragon he could-- none were spared his wrath, and his skills only continued to grow.Eventually, the Eye of Nidhogg blessed him with its strength-- earning him the title of Azure Dragoon in both duty and strength. Despite the nature of his position as both a knight and a political front, he disregarded everything but his quest for vengeance-- doing nothing but honing his skills in endless fervor.It was not until the advent of the Dragonsong war that he truly learned the cost of such anger, the burden of vengeance-- and the cycle he was perpetrating in the process. Nothing will return to him the time he spent feeding his hatred, or the lives he consumed in the process-- but now he lives to pursue peace, using his experiences to ensure that none will have to face the anger and hatred he did on their own.

  PENELOPE    —  Elysian Caim.
EPIC: The Musical
The ever-faithful Queen of Ithaca.

PERSONALITY

Before she was the Queen of Ithaca, before she was sought after by every bachelor on the island, and long before she ever met her husband-- Penelope was a bright young lady with a penchant for craftiness in all its forms. She was more than a handful for her poor parents, always sticking her nose in where it didn't belong. She was witty, intelligent, and spirited-- and never ceased to be. Penelope is a very distinct woman in a time where many were expected to be meek and demure.She embodies many traits often associated with the goddess Athena, boasting wisdom and cunning in droves. Her self-assured nature, as well, stands as a testament to the uniqueness of her soul. Though spirited in youth, she grew into an elegant and well-mannered lady, with demeanor to befit her station as queen. She does not yield, and never falters-- standing fast in the face of even the most impossible odds with a warm smile.She is compassionate, driven, and perceptive, spotting patterns and behaviors often before anyone else. In the world inhabited by the Olympian Gods, one must be to ensure they are not played for a fool.And Penelope is no fool.

Though she is capable of being very social, and often makes for a good hostess, Penelope is very much so internally focused. She often relies solely on her own abilities, and is strikingly independent for her time. However, in stark contrast to this is her boundless devotion-- the well of faith she puts forth for her loved ones. Most notably for that of her husband, Odysseus.She holds him in great regard, and possesses a deep understanding of his own care for her. Ever faithful, she spent years evading all those who would seek to gain from his absence-- to the point of outwitting all those around her, and keeping her true motivations from even her family.Penelope holds no ill will for those around her, but understands well that her place as queen is precarious in her husband's absence. She goes to every effort to defend him while he is gone, and keeps Ithaca held together without him. She is no stranger to difficulty or struggle, and is more than capable of making difficult decisions. In fact, Ithaca could have asked for no one better to be queen, despite the frequent insistence that she allow herself a suitor.

STATS

  NAME    Penelope of Ithaca  NICKNAME/ALIAS    Penelope, Queen of Ithaca  AGE    41  GENDER & PRONOUNS    female, she/her  ORIENTATION    whatever tf her husband has going on  RACE/ETHNICITY    human / greek  NATIONALITY    greek  MBTI    ISTJ  ENNEAGRAM    Type 1 Wing 9  TEMPERAMENT    Melancholic-Phlegmantic

PHYSICAL

  HEIGHT    5’08”  WEIGHT    175 lbs.  HAIR    brown  EYES    hazel  SCARS    n/a  PIERCINGS    n/a  TATTOOS    n/a

BACKGROUND

  PARENTS   
- icarius (father)
- asterodia (mother)  SIBLINGS   
- iphthime (sister)  SIGNIFICANT OTHER   
- odysseus (husband)  OTHERS   
- telemachus (son)  OCCUPATION    queen of ithaca  RESIDENCE    the grecian island of ithaca

HISTORY

CANON POINT: Early Ithaca Saga
STATUS: AliveBorn to the Spartan King Icarius, Penelope has long lived her life in nobility. From the time of her birth, she was raised to be a true noble-lady, gifted with the blessings of education and training alike. Often did she raise all sorts of trouble, however, with the quickness of her mind leading her frequently to boredom. After many failed attempts at occupying her, her family finally found something that she took to-- weaving. Tapestries and shawls tell stories, each strand woven in is another page. Each speaks to the next, and Penelope found herself quite enthralled with it.With her age, she mellowed out considerably, though her penchant for mischief and subterfuge was never truly lost. She and Odysseus made for quite the pair-- both of them incredibly sharp-witted and capable. Their incredible faith, love, and trust in one another carried both of them, and she poured every ounce of that love into raising their son, even in his absence. Though she faced incredible melancholy in his absence, she never once doubted that he would return to her.Though pressures soon began mounting in his absence after the war, she maintained every ounce of her decorum in maintaining her faith in her husband. For as long as she could, she openly refused pursuit, and even longer after she devised no shortage of games and tricks to buy more time. Whether or not her faith will be repaid yet remains to be seen, as she has devised one final gambit..

  HUBERT VON VESTRA    —  Elysian Caim.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
A sly tactician and most trusted advisor of the Emperor.

PERSONALITY

To say Hubert von Vestra is an enigmatic sort would be an incredible understatement of the intricate nature of his character. To the outside world he is a cruel and extremely apathetic man, one who stops at nothing and will cross anyone in service of his lady Emperor, Edelgard von Hresvelg. Those who do not swear their loyalty to her are met with his extreme scorn-- deemed either useless or dangerous, depending upon their aptitude. He is incredibly calculating, and holds an awareness of motives and behaviors second to none.None in the Adrestian Empire can claim to be as unflinchingly loyal or ready to stain their hands as he, as Hubert has been known to be outright sadistic in his execution of orders, and often exists as something of a demon in the eyes of the Empire's enemies. Few have not learned to fear his involvement in the battlefield, as those who do not often end up dead before ever seeing a single trace of him. There is hardly anything that is below his hand, be it schemes or poisons, plots or lies, nothing will keep him from protecting the Emperor and guaranteeing her success.Though, beneath all of his dark deeds in the name of the Empire, Hubert remains a principled man. Though he presents himself with the air of someone who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals, he is very staunchly loyal, and makes the most of his cunning. If something truly does not sit right with him, he will employ whatever tactics necessary to underhandedly wrest himself from orders or missions that he does not agree with .Hubert is incredibly, unquestionably intelligent, and uncompromising in his own form of morality. He believes in putting his loyalty above all else, even if that means directly contradicting what most would assume makes one loyal. Sometimes, he really does know what's best.

None of this is to say he is without care for those around him. In fact, he has a great deal of care for the Adrestians in the Black Eagles, to the point that he makes active efforts to aid them and attend to them in his own way. Oftentimes, he will go out of his way to coordinate his plans so that they encounter the least amount of resistance, and it is his involvement in the strategizing for the Adrestian army that saw them lose not a single man in Byleth's five year absence. This shows the value he truly holds for the lives entrusted to him by his place at Edegard's side, despite his grim and outright malicious presentation.He is shown to disagree vehemently with the actions taken by Those Who Silther in the Dark on multiple occasions, which only further highlights the value he places in the lives of those numbered amongst his allies. Hubert is trusting of those who he has put his faith in, though they number incredibly few, any and all else he regards with virulent suspicion, which puts off most with weaker wills. As Hubert has personally thwarted countless plots and attempts against Edelgard's life, his ability to quickly adapt to any and all situations, as well as to predict their outcomes, should not be understated.The advisor is a force to be reckoned with in his own right, with a studious dedication to his magicks and strategal theory. He is devoted, skilled, and, above all else, measured. He carries himself with an intimidating air for that reason, as it allows him to keep all but the most determined beyond arm's length-- where he can more easily keep an eye out for signs of betrayal.Hubert has an utter disdain for disloyalty and lack of commitment to one's ideals, with cowardice being the most greivous offense he can imagine. To truly protect those one holds dear, they must first be willing to put aside all else, and shed their most persistent of misgivings.

STATS

  NAME    hubert von vestra  NICKNAME/ALIAS    don't even think about it.  AGE    26  DATE OF BIRTH    17th of the great tree moon, imperial year 1160 (april 17th)  GENDER & PRONOUNS    trans male (closeted), he/him  ORIENTATION    unlabeled  RACE/ETHNICITY    human / adrestian  NATIONALITY    adrestian empire

PHYSICAL

  HEIGHT    6’02”  WEIGHT    155 lbs.  HAIR    black  EYES    vibrant green  SCARS    extremely scarred hands, mostly burned, extremely dark/ashy fingertips from magic. a long scar from below his sternum to his hip. top surgery scars (yippee)  PIERCINGS    none  TATTOOS    none

BACKGROUND

  PARENTS   
- marquis (previously) vestra [deceased]
- unnamed mother [alive]  SIBLINGS   
- unnamed younger brother [alive]
- unnamed younger sister [alive]  OCCUPATION    advisor and retainer to emperer edelgard, marquis of house vestra, minister of the imperial household  HOMETOWN    enbarr, adresian empire  STATUS & CANON POINT    alive, post crimson flower route

PERSONAL

  POSITIVE TRAITS   
- intelligent
- strategic
- loyal
- determined  NEUTRAL TRAITS   
- persistent
- observant
- calculating
- mysterious  NEGATIVE TRAITS   
- abraisive
- callous
- remorseless
- ruthless  ASTROLOGY    aries  MBTI    INTJ  ENNEAGRAM    Type 6 Wing 5  TEMPERAMENT    choleric-melancholic

  NEURODIVERGENCES & DISORDERS   
- no idea what but it is DEFINTIELY something  PHYSICAL DISABILITIES / CHRONIC ILLNESSES   
- chronic pain, especially in hands (yay dark magic! and also old injuries)  POWERS / ABILITIES   
SKILL SET: DARK KNIGHT [DRK MAG/LANCE/RIDING]- Dark Magic — Boasting a variety of spells learned throughout the whole of his life, Hubert is incredibly skilled in all things Dark Magic. It is his specialty, and most commonly what he uses. He has an innate ability to wield magic, though doing so without a tome often causes him physical pain and injuries, regardless of the spell. Dark Magic only further exascerbates this.- Lance — His secondary talent is in that of lances and polearms, of which he is quite skilled. Though dark magic is his main focus, it definitely helps to be able to defend himself at a closer range.- Horseback Riding — For his specialization exams, he had to learn how to proficiently fight with a lance and magic alike from horseback. Though he struggled at first, his years in the Adrestian Military at the Emperor's side have honed his skill in doing so.- Healing Magic — Though arguably the form of magic he is the least specialized in, Hubert does have some ability to use healing spells.

HISTORY

Though Hubert takes great pride in his family name, and in their position as supplementary to the house Hresvelg, the nature of his origin he takes far less pride in. At the age of six, he was assigned to a permanent station by his father as retainer to Edelgard von Hresvelg, ninth princess of the Adrestian Empire. This is a station he since dedicated both his life and entire being to, acting as the young lady's most ardent protector and closest confidante. He protects her with his life, and would gladly lay it down to preserve hers.However, he could not shelter her from the meddlings of his own father, who acted as part of a plot to usurp the Emperor-- something which deeply affected the young princess, and led to her being uprooted from her home. He fought heedlessly to follow her, at the age of only 10 years old, fending off droves of his father's soldiers for three days before finally being taken back to the capital.The two were separated for a few years following this, before she returned to the Empire-- during which he kept up with his studies devotedly, awaiting her. When she finally was returned, there was no question to how different the two of them were. Even so, he continued unflinchingly in his support of her, taking on every duty that was deemed far too dark for an Emperor's hand. He avowed to never allow such an event as her father's unseating to befall her, and that he would do whatever he must to ensure her safety.And this Hubert did, without question. In every action he took, he ensured her path was clear before her, no matter the blood that may decorate it. He willfully took on as much of the darkness as he could, though there were things even he could not understand of her pain. During the course of his years spent serving at her side, he developed a rivalry with the young heir of house Aegir, and the three grew all but inseperable in their everyday lives. This only continued when they took up classes at the Monestary, though Hubert kept the true depth of his position from even Lady Edelgard-- always speaking in vague terms and keeping from her the extent of the deeds he brought upon himself.He had taken countless lives before joining the Monestary at the age of twenty, each another step along the future Emperor's path that she would not have to clear herself. Subterfuge, intimidation, and deceit became his weapons, and he used them to usher Edelgard unto her coronation in safety. Though aware of her dealings with those who had saught after crests for so long, he often frowned upon their methodology and involvement of Edelgard in their schemes.Following the Emperor's coronation, he renounced his father on behalf of the Emperor, leading to the man's assassination. Hubert took his duties upon himself with pride, glad to have another part of the coup vanquished. He remained ever at her side, eventually turning against their crude allies of necessity, and aiding Edelgard and Byleth in the Empire's war.

  CAESAR A. ZEPPELI    —  Elysian Caim.
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Battle Tendency
A prideful and suave Hamon user.

PERSONALITY

In the most general sense, Caesar is a hotheaded, troubled youth with a flirtatious streak. Because of the difficulties he faced as a child- forced to care for four younger siblings and himself following his mother's death and father's abandonment- he developed a slew of behavioral issues that occasionally rear their head.Though he once spurned his family and their name, certain events in his youth dramatically changed his perception of his bloodline. He prides himself in being a Zeppeli, and doubly so on being able to fend for himself without need for assistance. He is extremely independent and aloof at times, though it is often masked with a flirty, charming persona— one that can certainly come off as fake or pretentious if examined too closely.He considers himself both competent and reasonably skilled, speaking to the self assuredness that Caesar gives off. Occasionally, this can be mistaken for cockiness or egocentric pride, but he does his best to always back up his words with his skill.First impressions often leave him presenting as a cold and callous sort, with little regard for anything beyond looking the part of a charming and suave young man. He frequently butts heads with other strong personalities, especially those who are also impulsive or reckless when pushed. He doesn't care for other hotheaded people, as that is the part of himself he is least happy with.

Despite the more unruly side to Caesar's more external persona, he actually harbors an incredibly deep respect for his elders, as well as for the family ties he has. He takes pride in his Hamon ability, and trained diligently under Lisa Lisa for the entire time she mentored him. These subtler traits are often overshadowed by the louder, more outgoing flirtatiousness and charm, but that makes them no less certainly present.When given the chance to warm up to someone, Caesar becomes a steadfast and reliable ally, applying his skills both intelligently and cautiously— despite his recklessness and pride. He goes out of his way to account for the nature and strategies of others, and dedicates a great deal of effort to learning to work with others. Even though it is in his nature to be isolationist, he greets his friends with warmth and his enemies with respect, as long as his temper does not get the best of him.Caesar, despite being rather gifted in doling it out, does not at all enjoy violence for the sake of it, and prefers to only use it as a tool to address an otherwise impossible situation. He prefers to finish things quickly and without dragging on, viciously effective in most of his strategies. He displays a great deal of strategic intelligence, though once more his temper often gets in the way of his clearer mind.He is deeply protective, and often worries for the health and safety of those he cares for. Often, he will put himself in direct jeopardy to guarantee others' safety— much to their frequent chagrin. If he sees no better option, however, he will push onward without a hint of fear or doubt to avoid putting anyone else's life on the line.

STATS

  NAME    caesar antonio zeppeli  NICKNAME/ALIAS    [staring down joseph joestar with a death glare] caesarino/caesar-chan  AGE    20  DATE OF BIRTH    may 13, 1918  GENDER & PRONOUNS    male, he/him  ORIENTATION    bisexual biromantic (closeted)  RACE/ETHNICITY    human / italian  NATIONALITY    italian

PHYSICAL

  HEIGHT    6’01”  WEIGHT    200 lbs.  HAIR    blonde  EYES    green  SCARS    lots of random scattered scars from years of street fights  PIERCINGS    none  TATTOOS    none, but does have triangular pink birthmarks on either cheek

BACKGROUND

  PARENTS   
- mario zeppeli [father, deceased]
- unnamed mother [deceased]  SIBLINGS   
- four unnamed younger siblings [presumed alive]  OTHERS   
- will anthonio zeppeli [grandfather]  OCCUPATION    hamon user [vampire hunter by extension]  STATUS \ CANON POINT   
dead, just following his death during battle tendency. yippee !

PERSONAL

  POSITIVE TRAITS   
- driven
- charming
- bold
- confident  NEUTRAL TRAITS   
- headstrong
- suave
- determined
- focused  NEGATIVE TRAITS   
- reckless
- hot-headed
- judgemental
- arrogant  ZODIAC    taurus  MBTI    ISFJ  ENNEAGRAM    type 6 wing 5  TEMPERAMENT    choleric

OTHER

  NEURODIVERGENCES & DISORDERS  
- ptsd beam. probably bpd or bipolar in there somewhere  POWERS / ABILITIES   - HAMON — (THE RIPPLE)
-- Naturally gifted in the form of martial breathing known as "Hamon" due to his bloodline, Caesar is capable of channeling the sun's energy into a weapon with deadly efficiency. Combining this ability with his specialty gear— a pair of gloves that can express a soapy lather, he channels the energy of the sun into bubbles which serve to magnify its potency and scope. There are various applications of Hamon, though most notable are its effectiveness against vampires and other undead, and its life-giving abilities for those who are still alive. It is capable of both harming and healing, though Caesar is far more skilled in its combative applications than those of a healer.- PHYSICAL ABILITY — (MARTIAL PROWESS)
-- Due to his time spent on the streets of Rome, Caesar expresses fine-tuned survival and physical combat skills. Though his martial skills are not professionally trained, they are trained by necessity and years of struggling to survive. He is more than capable unarmed or using smaller blunt objects as weapons.  INVENTORY   
- Specialty gloves (weapon)

HISTORY

Born as the eldest of five children, Caesar Anthonio Zeppeli always took on a strong, caretaking role for his younger siblings. He took pride in being helpful for his parents, and was incredibly close with the two of them. Shortly following the birth of his youngest sibling, however, his mother died to illness, leaving just the children with their father. Though the household was deeply shaken by the loss of his mother, things remained relatively stable for a few months— that is, until their father left them with a small sum of money, and not a single word.Caesar quickly came to resent his father for abandoning them, and became the primary caretaker for his siblings— though his ill adjusted temper and hotheadedness often landed him in more trouble than it was worth. Around age 7 or 8, their father's cousin conned him out of what little money their father had bequeathed them, leaving them with hardly anything to their name— the rest of the family stepped up to take care of the younger kids, but Caesar's temper meant that he was constantly causing trouble for them.It was only a couple of months later that he was stuck in foster care, where his hotheadedness only continued to be a problem. He was resentful and always angry, and lashed out whenever he had the chance. Caesar, finding himself in worse and worse homes, receiving worse treatment by the day, eventually decided to be done with it all and run away. For years, he lived on the streets of Rome, becoming a fearsome presence for even the deadliest of criminals. His skill with a wrench was nearly unparalleled, and he would finish any fights with brutal efficiency— it is said he committed every crime except for murder, never once taking a life.When he later stumbled upon his estranged father, however, Caesar had every intent to change that. He followed the man through the streets of Rome, fully ready to take the man's life for his abandonment. However, his plans were cut short by a trap laid by the Pillar Men— a race of alien vampires who kill without remorse. His father, not even knowing it was his own son, saved the boy's life— and in doing so, earned back the respect that had long been forfeit. Caesar spoke with him in his final moments, and was told he had the gift passed through his family— Hamon. It was what made his fighting prowess so terribly efficient.With his dying breath, his father told the teen to seek out the Hamon Master, Lisa Lisa, with the aid of the Speedwagon Foundation— for she would be able to help him far more than anyone else had ever been able to. With that wish upon his shoulders, Caesar left to do exactly that, and became her student soon after. From that day onward, his skill and bloodline became a great source of pride, and he dedicated himself endlessly to hunting down the beasts responsible for his father's demise.

  KAIN HIGHWIND    —  Elysian Caim.
Final Fantasy: IV
A dark and gloomy dragoon, still ever dutiful.

PERSONALITY

Though Kain often comes across as a rather gloomy man, his sense of duty and devotion to his friends is second to none. He has a lingering warmth beneath his words, even as they are sharp or sarcastic. Kain has a deeply entrenched disdain for himself, stemming from the way his father raised him-- and years of seeing the king lavish Cecil with preferential treatment, while casting him aside and ignoring him when he refused to become a dark knight.Kain is often conflicted in his feelings, mired often with pessimism and sardonic doubt. Though he's determined to make up for the actions he took while under Golbez' influence, he still struggles to keep the darkness imparted upon him under control. Even though he struggles with it-- he still tries, again and again.Kain fights against that darkness with everything within him; hoping, dreaming.. that some day he will finally succeed.

STATS

  NAME    Kain Highwind  NICKNAME/ALIAS    nickname, alias  AGE    00  DATE OF BIRTH    Month Day, Year  GENDER & PRONOUNS    gender, they/them  ORIENTATION    ??sexual / ??romantic  RACE/ETHNICITY    human / ethnicity  NATIONALITY    nationality

PHYSICAL

  HEIGHT    6'00"  WEIGHT    134 lbs.  HAIR    blonde (bleached)  EYES    brown  SCARS    various scars from years of fighting  PIERCINGS    ears  TATTOOS    n/a  INVENTORY   
His signature wyvern lance.

BACKGROUND

  PARENTS   
- Ricard Highwind [father, deceased]  OCCUPATION    Commander of the Baron Dragoons  HOMETOWN    Baron Castle

OTHER

  POWERS / ABILITIES   - COMBAT PROWESS -- Years of training and military combat have honed his abilities sharper than most. Most notably are his talents as a dragoon, including lance combat, jumping and diving, and strategy.  STATUS & CANON POINT    alive // just before tower of babil


  WARDEN (BN)    Knight

HISTORY

Born to the previous commander of the Baron Dragoons, Ricard Highwind, who died when Kain was rather young-- it was all too commonly suggested that the previous commander died as the result of an assassination attempt, leaving Kain rather jaded and isolated. Though the boy resented his father for his strict and cold parenting, he also idolized the strength and power that Ricard had.Following his father's death, Kain put everything he had into becoming captain of the Baron Dragoons. He grew up in Baron Castle alongside Cecil and Rosa, and often fought with the former. Rosa would always stop them-- and it was with her influence the three became fast friends.Though the King of Baron wanted both Kain and Cecil to become dark knights, Kain shirked that duty to continue following in his father's footsteps.