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NAME: Lorenz Hellman GloucesterAGE: 25
SUITABILITY: He is an Adult Human.
CANON: Fire Emblem: Three Houses
CANON POINT: end of Golden Deer route, pre-epilogue
ABILITIES:
Combat. Lorenz is skilled in both mounted and unmounted combat. His preferred weapon is a lance.
Magic. While not an expert magic user, Lorenz has trained as a Dark Knight, meaning he is capable of wielding fire magic. His Crest of Gloucester occasionally offers the boon of a harder magical hit. This is random; he can't control it. His strongest spell is a one-target attack on an enemy, so he isn't capable of blowing up a building or anything like that.
Horseback riding. He can ride a horse.
Noble manners. He's entrenched in fancy tea parties and formal courtship rituals. He's very good at knowing what they are.
VICES:
OVERBEARING. Raised to believe that nobility are responsible, nay, required!! to look after the common people, Lorenz is a lot to handle. He's always ready to remind anyone around that as a noble he has certain duties to The People, and The People includes everyone, from strangers to allies to good friends. As such, he can be in-your-face and annoying when it comes to sharing his opinions and his views, which he considers to be first-class advice. He projects his vision of the world onto others and frequently needs a whack upside the head, metaphorically or literally, to realize that he's Doing It Again. He's gotten better; he still forgets himself and pushes himself into people's business sometimes anyway.
JUDGMENTAL. Following closely on the heels of being pushy and overbearing: yeah, he is obviously this too, if he's pushing his ideals onto other people. He has a bad habit of making snap judgments about people he meets - commoners are like this, nobles are like this, etc. - it's a consequence of how he was raised, and for a long time he didn't internalize that there was anything wrong with this. He's gotten better over the years and understands now that often! his preconceived notions are wrong! but he still has a fussy and judgmental air about him when he's not trying hard to keep himself in line. He is especially bad when someone has a trait or has done something that he was taught makes them Untrustworthy, which unfortunately is usually something like "has mysterious parentage in the world of nobility" or "is politically linked to an enemy"... He was raised to believe stereotypes and he needs plenty of examples of individuals going against those stereotypes to get over himself. That he's aware of how often he slips up now is huge progress, but! Still. It's a process.
HIGH STRUNG. What it says on the tin: Lorenz is very picky and very particular. This extends to basically everything, from fussing over the tea he drinks to sputtering and reacting with indignation if not petty fury when he's poked at, or his personal life and hobbies are put on display without his consent. Like, reading his poetry? His private, sappy poetry? He will immediately assume he's being mocked, bare minimum, and will carry a petty grudge over the overstepping for as long as he feels like. He also doesn't like it when assumptions are made about him, despite the way he's done it to so many people; when his character is called into question or someone doesn't like him for a reason he doesn't know or doesn't approve of ("political conflict" is a perfectly acceptable reason to dislike a person, for example, he can't complain about that), he will obsess over it. He just can't conceive of being disliked, or judged, or even letting a minor incorrect assumption go; and unfortunately, he gets pushier about "correcting" this if he can't salvage how someone looks at him immediately. He's also just generally kind of snippy and pretentious, and says casually insulting things purely because his mood is off or his patience low. It, too, is a process...
VIRTUES:
COMPASSIONATE. Despite those flaws, Lorenz is unabashedly earnest and genuine in how he cares about people. He might say something ridiculous and offensive about how commoners live and need the guidance of the nobility, but ultimately he does want to help people. When he says the guidance of the nobility he means the money, the charity, the humanitarian aid - showing off his fancy clothes or anything like that is secondary to actually putting food and resources in the hands of the people his family is responsible for. He earnestly does believe in noblesse oblige and tries his best to use whatever skills or resources as a rich guy he can to help other people exist comfortably. This extends to his relationships with his friends, as he goes as far as carrying around a miniature first aid kit just in case his buddies get injured while out and about. He even has the emotional maturity to offer his support without demanding his friends dump all their trauma if it makes them uncomfortable; he just has to reach the "not so pushy" phase first.
LOYAL. He's ride or die, once his commitment and trust are secured. Not to say that he'll follow blindly, because he does put in the work to be certain that his allies are worth his trust before he gives it, but once he does: he's in it for life. Lorenz will walk into fire for his True Companions without a second thought - if they need him, he will be there. It's the part of him that wants to protect the people cranked up to eleven when it's his people, specifically - friends, allies, family. He's loudly vocal about how much his friends are the greatest people alive and he would do anything for them, even just to see a smile; he's ready at any time to drop and do first aid, or to shower someone with compliments purely because he means every single one of them; when it comes to his loyalties, Lorenz waves his around like a banner as often as possible. It makes him a strong ally and a good friend, even if his insistence on declaring how great someone close to him is can be flowery and embarrassing. He lacks the guile to deceive people with false loyalty; it's unabashed honesty that shows just how dedicated he is to his favorites (and the country, and his noble house...).
INTELLIGENT. He's a well-educated guy! Being raised to be a main player in the ruling political circle of the Alliance, Lorenz has been expected to bring the brains to the table to keep up, regardless of age or experience. He takes to it well; he's good at strategics, he understands intricate political movements, all of the more book smart things that come with being well-educated and specifically raised for leadership. His emotional intelligence... varies, but he's gotten better at reading people, though he still refuses to lie just so someone can hear what they want to hear. He's also well-versed in the arts! Although he only writes poetry, and it's not as good as his political chops. Under his leadership his family's territory thrives, so it's safe to say that he isn't one of those nobles who are unqualified but reap the benefits of birthright; Lorenz does know what he's doing.
SURVEY
â–¶ I REGULARLY MAKE NEW FRIENDS.
â–· 3
The lifestyle of a noble is occasionally a lonely one, especially during hard times. The welfare of the people should take priority over social pursuits! But of course, during times of peace, in my Academy days, I was—quite the beacon of popularity.
[Maybe. Kind of. He wanted to be. Is it warm in here, ahem.]
â–¶ SEEING OTHER PEOPLE CRY MAKES ME WANT TO CRY TOO.
â–· 3
Cry? No. Nevertheless, the suffering of other people does tug at the heartstrings. I find myself compelled to reach out and offer my hand to those who would cry in front of me. Nothing makes the heart ache quite as much as pain in the eyes of a friend one cannot help...!
â–¶ I OFTEN MAKE A BACKUP PLAN FOR A BACKUP PLAN.
â–· 2
Simply good strategy.
â–¶ I USUALLY STAY CALM, EVEN WHEN UNDER A LOT OF PRESSURE.
â–· 1
Such is the expectation of a noble house's scion. I am expected to maintain a calm bearing and a cool head, and of course I, Lorenz Hellman Gloucester, am eminently capable of both! A misstep in the crucial moments could spell disaster for so many people. I must remain calm for the sake of the many.
[He cleverly avoids mentioning his tendency to squeal like a tea kettle when he's having a petty argument, that's not the same, that's so cringe and no one needs to know about it—]
â–¶ I AM VERY SENTIMENTAL.
â–· 2 4
While I care deeply for my friends and family, I... would not claim sentiment, necessarily...
[Absolutely false, he writes endless sentimental sappy poetry, he's just too embarrassed to ever share it with anyone.]
â–¶ EVEN A SMALL MISTAKE CAN CAUSE ME TO DOUBT MY OVERALL ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE.
â–· 2
In the interest of being honest, yes, I have often found myself in despair when struck by the misfortune of a foolish error...! Fortunately, I am not inclined to make such mistakes in the first place! Aha! Besides, should one's mistakes not inspire self-reflection? Improvement cannot come in the absence of hard work!
â–¶ I AM MORE INCLINED TO FOLLOW MY HEAD THAN MY HEART.
â–· 3
In matters of state, I suppose... In matters of the heart, well, one must obey one's passions! Appropriately for the situation, of course, so as not to embarrass oneself or one's object of affection.
â–¶ I AM PRONE TO WORRYING THAT THINGS WILL TAKE A TURN FOR THE WORSE.
â–· 3
When living through times of war, it becomes a natural state of mind.
â–¶ I ENJOY WATCHING PEOPLE ARGUE.
â–· 5
How barbaric! To witness and to force it upon others—arguments should be carried out in private, behind closed doors, to save face for everyone involved.
â–¶ I TEND TO AVOID DRAWING ATTENTION TO MYSELF.
â–· 4
Ah, but someone of my standing, and with my skills, cannot possibly avoid drawing the eyes of others... Even if I were to try, I would fail most utterly!
â–¶ I OFTEN DO THINGS AT THE LAST POSSIBLE MOMENT.
â–· 5
That is simply improper time management. I was raised with more concern for the schedules of others.
â–¶ I FIND IT EASY TO EMPATHIZE WITH A PERSON WHOSE EXPERIENCES ARE VERY DIFFERENT FROM MINE.
â–· 4
While it is embarrassing to admit, I have struggled with this in the past. That which I have been taught is sometimes... difficult to reconcile with the truth. Still, I cannot abide the misconceptions I once so confidently repeated. It was unfair of me.
â–¶ I BECOME BORED OR LOSE INTEREST WHEN THE DISCUSSION GETS HIGHLY THEORETICAL.
â–· 4
In matters of state? No.
â–¶ I RARELY FEEL INSECURE.
â–· 1
Ahaha! As if I, Lorenz Hellman Gloucester, would have cause to feel insecurity in the day-to-day! My, you are funny.
â–¶ I AM STILL BOTHERED BY MISTAKES I MADE A LONG TIME AGO.
â–· 1
Yes, the shame of my past behavior still casts a dark shadow over my memory... There shall be no such indiscretions in the future, of course.
RANK REQUESTS: mid-level would be swell
SAMPLES: an abundance at tdm & another
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