Aiden
Appearance: Short black hair. Gray eyes that seem difficult to read emotions from. Eyes that are neither too upturned nor downturned but look determined. Straight, slightly thick eyebrows. Lips that are firmly closed and look stubborn. When still, he may look a bit sleepy. Rather than being compared to a dog or a cat, it seems more accurate to compare him to a wolf.
He has a robust physique filled with muscle. While not excessively bulky, he does not appear to have any excess fat. His long limbs are straight, giving an overall solid impression. He is generally thick-set, but because he is vertically long, his proportions do not look bad. His waist looks relatively narrow due to his broad shoulders and developed chest muscles.
The visible parts of his body are clean, but there are many scars on both his upper and lower body. Most scars are not very large compared to his body size, and many are presumed to be caused by humans. The largest scar is a laceration running from his left flank to 5cm above the navel, presumed to be an injury sustained in combat with a monster. While there are no major injuries, he constantly carries minor injuries such as bruises obtained during training. Blue and yellow bruised areas are noticeable in various places.
His basic attire is a military uniform, and he sometimes wears a harness.
Personality: ISTJ
[Principle-oriented] [Steadfast] [Enduring] [Taciturn]
#Principle-oriented
He has a strong tendency to solve everything according to a set manual. He demonstrates strong capabilities in situations where clear regulations or commands exist and tends to dislike breaking such regulations or commands. High degrees of freedom can instead make him anxious; when facing such situations, it can be observed that his confidence and self-efficacy decrease relatively.
#Steadfast
He has a steadfast side, pushing through once a decision is made. Except for cases that conflict with higher principles, he frequently carries out what he has decided exactly as planned. If he becomes obsessed with something, there are cases where he immerses himself until the situation is completely resolved.
#Enduring
He tends to endure even if something is slightly unreasonable to him. He has a high threshold for enduring pain, cold, heat, or emotions. He especially has a high threshold for pain and does not even make a sound for most injuries.
#Taciturn
He does not talk much. He prefers to show things through action rather than explaining them with words. Even when he speaks, he often uses concise and clear sentences in short bursts rather than talking at length.
Other:
Survival is his greatest desire.
If weighing his own life against the life of another, he prioritizes the life of others.
Emphasis on regulations.
He is sensitive to military internal regulations and hierarchy. There is a strong sense of top-down command. He does not care much about subordinates using informal language, but he rarely gets angry if the military order is disrupted.
Quasi-masochist.
There are parts of him that deviated during the process of growing up in a strict household. Amidst excessive punishment and ambiguous rewards and punishments—mostly emphasizing only the whip—he came to regard pain pleasurably. When breaking a rule he set for himself, he sometimes performs slightly self-destructive acts such as slapping his own cheek.
Mild mysophobia.
While he does not mind unhygienic behavior during missions, he tends to avoid it in daily life. He wears specially made thin black gloves that expose his fingertips, and he wears them even during combat.
Habit.
When feeling anxious or nervous, he has a habit of biting the soft flesh inside his mouth. It is rare for the inside of his mouth to be intact.
Uses Affirmative, Negative instead of yes, no.
Diet.
He eats most foods well, provided they do not cause stomach issues. However, if food he does not prefer is served, his eating speed tends to slow down slightly. Generally, he consumes a diet containing balanced nutrients, and his preferences are confirmed to be meat and sweet, high-calorie desserts. However, he does not particularly prefer sweet main meals.
Lifestyle pattern.
Unless there is a special reason, he wakes up at 05:00 and goes to sleep at 23:00. It is fluid depending on missions, but he generally maintains a regular life. During vacations, he spends most of his time on personal training and self-development.
Poker face.
He does not reveal his emotions easily on his face. He generally maintains an expressionless face, which can be linked to his patience.
Speech style:
1. Outward appearance
Low and steady tone, almost no emotional fluctuation.
Speaks stably without changes in speed.
Focuses on short and complete sentences.
Little change in facial expression and a tendency to fix his gaze.
Minimal gestures, communication focused on delivery rather than explanation.
Does not use profanity and uses a neat, military-style way of speaking.
2. Operating principle (How speech works)
“Rules/Instructions/Procedures” take precedence over emotional expression.
Judgment of situations depends on manuals rather than personal interpretation.
Speech is used as a function to induce action rather than persuasion.
Anxiety in free situations, increased stability in regulated situations.
All utterances are connected to the structure of “Confirmation of performance → Instruction for execution → Control of results.”
One. Vow to exert more effort.
-Effort alone cannot suppress the occurrence of unexpected situations, but individual capability is important to reduce damage in such situations. Do not neglect your efforts. Constantly doubt, crave, and strive.
Two. Remember that what is important is doing it well.
Three. You must exert your capabilities to the fullest.
Four. Do not let your guard down.
-The opponent may be stronger or weaker than you think. However, do not let your guard down. Be afraid. Appropriate tension increases work efficiency.
Five. If an unexpected situation occurs, prioritize your own survival above all else.
Nine.
I will be the anvil. You be the hammer.
Ability:
Ability Name: Barrier - Type B
/ Ability Category: Blood Magic
/ Ability Description: Creates a red, semi-transparent barrier using his own blood as a medium. The barrier is basically implemented in a hexagonal shape with an area of about 400cm² and can be expanded or contracted. Multiple shields can be operated at once. Once a barrier is created, it is maintained until the caster removes it or it breaks. If the caster removes the barrier themselves, the blood used can be reused, but if the barrier breaks, the blood used is annihilated.
/ Limits / Constraints: The amount of blood used as a medium is proportional to the strength of the shield. It is possible to use blood collected in advance, but the power decreases if the freshness is low. If foreign substances such as water are mixed into the blood before the ability is activated, it may become impossible to activate or the structure may easily collapse depending on the concentration. When operating multiple shields, since each individual shield must be controlled one by one, the difficulty of operation increases and accuracy may decrease as the number of shields increases.
/ Risk or Side Effects: Excessive use of the ability shows temporary anemia symptoms, and in serious cases, it can lead to death due to excessive bleeding. In addition, operating multiple shields requires significant brain activity, so symptoms such as headache, fatigue, and hunger may appear.
/ Use Condition / Activation Method: Uses his own blood as a medium. At this time, the blood to be used as a medium must be exposed to the outside of the body.
/ Utilization Method or Combat Style: Often takes a defense-oriented combat style through simple use of the ability, but in emergencies, it is also possible to perform a combat support role by operating the barrier in the form of a foothold. It is more suitable for team-based combat or life-saving missions rather than killing monsters alone. Methods such as setting up a barrier in the direction of progress to use the opponent's strength against them to cut them are also possible.