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Melody of the Abyss - Profile [ WIP ]
Mar. 27th, 2015 12:04 amName: Yuri Lowell
Age: 21
Gender: Male
Height: 5'11"
Body Type: Slender, slight build, muscular
Weapon of Choice: Swords
Image Song: N/A
Changes at a Glance:
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Appearance:
History:
Personality:
Several aspects to Yuri's personality can be discussed in detail -- though the three main bits of personality that are readily apparent are his sarcastic wit, his cynicism and his general empathy towards others. Unless you're a noble. We'll get into that in a bit.
As mentioned earlier, Yuri comes across as being sarcastic and highly cynical of others, especially those who are of noble birth. He also tends to manifest this in his dealings with most Imperial Knights, as well, if his interactions with Cumore, Adecor and Boccos at the beginning of the game are any indication. For the most part, the root of this can be traced back to his childhood -- growing up as an orphan in the Lower Quarter with his besst friend, Flynn, he was a regular witness to the nobility's general apathy and haughtiness towards the common people, as well as their tendency to turn a blind eye towards their suffering. He was also witness to the rampant corruption that ran thick through the Imperial Knights, as well, during his short tenure as one, which also explains his general lack of trust towards the organization in general.
It's also because of his experience with the nobility and the knights in general that he tends to side more with the common people in general, which has manifested in game several times during discussions about the nobility and their treatment of commoners in general. This is also the main reason why he breaks into the Zaphias castle in the beginning of the game -- since he doesn't think that anyone would readily give a damn about the Lower Quarter and the people who took care of him in his youth, he takes matters into his own hands and investigates into their problems himself.
Which leads to another important aspect of Yuri's personality -- his experiences in general have pretty much made him less prone to indecision and depression. He's not afraid of making difficult decisions and taking difficult matters into his own hands, especially since he realizes that (1) no one else would be willing to do it, and (2) he would rather spare his friends from the trauma associated with the consequences of such actions. In-game, this leads to him murdering several corrupt members of the Empire in order to protect the innocent and make sure that justice truly is served. He's well aware of the costs, though -- a discussion with his best friend Flynn in Mantiac reveals that he's aware -- and to some extent worried -- that by taking the law into his own hands, he could very well become the kind of monstrous person that he himself despises.
Admittedly, though, not too many people other than Flynn, and eventually Estelle, are made aware of his worries. He does a damn good job of hiding almost everything from even his closest companions, whether it be his fears, worries, emotions, true feelings, etc. It's very difficult for him to open up to other people, and he's also good at keeping secrets from the party for most of the game. Even when he does have something on his mind, he evades the subject or tells it off using sarcastic humor. Coaxing him to admit what he really feelings would be akin to pulling a tooth, and he feels that he can handle things by himself -- it's because of this mindset that he feels driven to pursue his vigilante ways for the better part of the game. He does get better, but only slightly. Really, Yuri's comfortable with staying the person that he is.
Despite having some awareness and knowledge of the world around him, though, he does have a bit of a derpy side to him, as well. For one, he lacks a complete understanding of female psychology; i.e., he doesn't seem to show that much romantic attraction towards any of the female party members in the game. (No, flirting with Judith doesn't count.) This doesn't mean he doesn't care about them, though -- suffice to say, it's not in his nature for him to just leave someone alone when they're suffering or need help. He's fiercely protective of his friends and those that he cares about, and as shown above he's willing to go to all manner of extreme lengths to ensure their safety.
So, where does that leave us with Yuri? Certainly, his past experiences have colored him to be more realistic and cynical than one would expect of a traditional hero. And yet, it's because of these characteristics that he's less prone to doubt and indecision than his peers. While he is willing to stain his hands with blood as needed, he only does so to help take up where the law left off, and at his very core he's a good person who is willing to embrace the darkness in order to ensure that the greater good comes to pass. And for someone like Yuri, that's just perfectly fine with him.
Special Abilities:
Battle
Class: Fighter
Range: Close-range
Weapon of Choice: Swords
Sub-Weapons: Axes and Gauntlets
Armor of Choice: Light armor
Accessory:
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Artes
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Ties to Other Characters:
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Age: 21
Gender: Male
Height: 5'11"
Body Type: Slender, slight build, muscular
Weapon of Choice: Swords
Image Song: N/A
Changes at a Glance:
- Placeholder
Appearance:
History:
Personality:
Several aspects to Yuri's personality can be discussed in detail -- though the three main bits of personality that are readily apparent are his sarcastic wit, his cynicism and his general empathy towards others. Unless you're a noble. We'll get into that in a bit.
As mentioned earlier, Yuri comes across as being sarcastic and highly cynical of others, especially those who are of noble birth. He also tends to manifest this in his dealings with most Imperial Knights, as well, if his interactions with Cumore, Adecor and Boccos at the beginning of the game are any indication. For the most part, the root of this can be traced back to his childhood -- growing up as an orphan in the Lower Quarter with his besst friend, Flynn, he was a regular witness to the nobility's general apathy and haughtiness towards the common people, as well as their tendency to turn a blind eye towards their suffering. He was also witness to the rampant corruption that ran thick through the Imperial Knights, as well, during his short tenure as one, which also explains his general lack of trust towards the organization in general.
It's also because of his experience with the nobility and the knights in general that he tends to side more with the common people in general, which has manifested in game several times during discussions about the nobility and their treatment of commoners in general. This is also the main reason why he breaks into the Zaphias castle in the beginning of the game -- since he doesn't think that anyone would readily give a damn about the Lower Quarter and the people who took care of him in his youth, he takes matters into his own hands and investigates into their problems himself.
Which leads to another important aspect of Yuri's personality -- his experiences in general have pretty much made him less prone to indecision and depression. He's not afraid of making difficult decisions and taking difficult matters into his own hands, especially since he realizes that (1) no one else would be willing to do it, and (2) he would rather spare his friends from the trauma associated with the consequences of such actions. In-game, this leads to him murdering several corrupt members of the Empire in order to protect the innocent and make sure that justice truly is served. He's well aware of the costs, though -- a discussion with his best friend Flynn in Mantiac reveals that he's aware -- and to some extent worried -- that by taking the law into his own hands, he could very well become the kind of monstrous person that he himself despises.
Admittedly, though, not too many people other than Flynn, and eventually Estelle, are made aware of his worries. He does a damn good job of hiding almost everything from even his closest companions, whether it be his fears, worries, emotions, true feelings, etc. It's very difficult for him to open up to other people, and he's also good at keeping secrets from the party for most of the game. Even when he does have something on his mind, he evades the subject or tells it off using sarcastic humor. Coaxing him to admit what he really feelings would be akin to pulling a tooth, and he feels that he can handle things by himself -- it's because of this mindset that he feels driven to pursue his vigilante ways for the better part of the game. He does get better, but only slightly. Really, Yuri's comfortable with staying the person that he is.
Despite having some awareness and knowledge of the world around him, though, he does have a bit of a derpy side to him, as well. For one, he lacks a complete understanding of female psychology; i.e., he doesn't seem to show that much romantic attraction towards any of the female party members in the game. (No, flirting with Judith doesn't count.) This doesn't mean he doesn't care about them, though -- suffice to say, it's not in his nature for him to just leave someone alone when they're suffering or need help. He's fiercely protective of his friends and those that he cares about, and as shown above he's willing to go to all manner of extreme lengths to ensure their safety.
So, where does that leave us with Yuri? Certainly, his past experiences have colored him to be more realistic and cynical than one would expect of a traditional hero. And yet, it's because of these characteristics that he's less prone to doubt and indecision than his peers. While he is willing to stain his hands with blood as needed, he only does so to help take up where the law left off, and at his very core he's a good person who is willing to embrace the darkness in order to ensure that the greater good comes to pass. And for someone like Yuri, that's just perfectly fine with him.
Special Abilities:
Battle
Class: Fighter
Range: Close-range
Weapon of Choice: Swords
Sub-Weapons: Axes and Gauntlets
Armor of Choice: Light armor
Accessory:
( Insert thing here )
Artes
( Will add more as needed. )
Ties to Other Characters:
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