Gabriel Moreau

"Gabby" (will add more if updated)

16

Height: 6'2"
Weight: 182 lbs
Scar(s): Left cheek

The life of a young man growing up under the shadow of a military success was expected to be one of impressing. That was certainly the case for Gabriel, who struggled to keep in shape, both physically and mentally. His father expected only the best from his healthy and eldest of three boys. Many children didn't seek friendship in him, because he spent most of his time trying to perfect himself. His world came crashing down when his father was killed in action, however. The young Gabriel struggled soon after, trying to find a new meaning to life. He resorted to thrill-seeking, provoking the guards within Shiganshina by joining small gangs filled with troubled boys.

Gabriel's mother, a cripple bound to a makeshift wheelchair, was always troubled by his behavior soon after. She knew that his lifestyle even before his father's death was unhealthy and always sought to comfort the boy. When a scuffle broke out between the gangs of boys, Gabriel took a defensive approach to a new member, having grown protective of the few people he opened up to. Unfortunately, the gangs abandoned him after he received a large cut to the side of his face. After returning home a bleeding mess, his mother scolded him, and for the first time ever was able to reach through to the young man, who had finally poured out his true feelings. Life afterwards became better as he reached the age fourteen. Although he has a not-so-welcome reputation in Shiganshina due to his time with ruffians, some have begun to open up to him once more after leaving his old lifestyle. Some rumors have even spread of him looking towards a military career...

Gabriel can be considered by most to be a level-headed person, often using rational thought to work out an issue rather than take an emotional approach. While this may be mostly true, Gabriel is good at hiding his true emotions, only really breaking at times of major stress. His time in a young boys gang has led him to more fights than he can count, giving him a bit of scorn towards fights that don't lead anywhere or have no greater purpose, especially ones that involve a friend or two. Despite his tough up-bringing, Gabriel has grown to be a compassionate and soft individual, as evident as when he took a blow for a gang member, leading to permanent scarring on his cheek.

• Physical Strength: 15
• Speed: 8
• Teamwork: 5
• Leadership: 12
• Skill (Gear): 10

Adèlyn Ziegler

Adè

16

Standing at 5’6”, Adè isn’t tall nor short among her friends and comrades, though there are certainly individuals that tower over her – though she’s made it clear that just because they are taller than her doesn’t mean she can’t kick their ass. Adè’s aggressive demeanor translates relatively well to her posture and presence, though at the end of the day she’s just another uppity soldier in a mass of hundreds. Her hair is a natural blonde and her eyes are green. Her physique is unsurprisingly athletic and well-toned, but she’s still a lithe girl with not much of a bust or build, though she is much brawnier than she looks.

Adèlyn Ziegler’s father, Aldebert Ziegler was a member of Shiganshina’s Garrison members and one of the earliest casualties when a colossus titan attacked the city. It would be with his death that changed Adè’s life forever and cemented her destiny when she joined a slew of others as recruits of the military of Paradis.

Before the attack Adè experienced a seemingly normal and peaceful childhood. She often got into fights when she was younger after some of the other, taller kids attempted to bully her due to the fact that she had no mother. Her father often lectured her, as did fellow members of the city’s garrison forces, though she remained to be a girl who was prone to finding herself getting into trouble whether it was the intent to do so or not. Her father found himself frustrated with the lively and rabblerousing daughter he had brought into the world and did his very best to try to set her straight. Adè found her father’s words more stinging than any paddle could have and while Aldebert never needed to physical discipline his child he often threatened her with such recourse if she didn’t find a better avenue to channel her energies toward. By the time of her thirteenth birthday the results of trying to engage her with more positive elements in the city (such as children less prone to tomfoolery) were starting to show fruit. It would turn out to be a tragedy that such positive reinforcement would be temporary.

Adèlyn Ziegler is a brash, pompous, loud-mouthed, and abrasive young woman and her comrades either love her or hate her for it. Adè’s obsession with being the “best” is the catalyst to a genetic time-bomb of angst, unhappiness, and ire. It’s no secret that Adè has a plethora of issues that makes her difficult to deal with, though she doesn’t much care people find her difficult or frustrating. She wears their discontent like a badge of honor and when she isn’t scowling in discontentment she is smirking smugly as she mocks the person who has gathered her attention. In short, Adè isn’t interested in “making” friends and currently sees her comrades as likeminded acquaintances at best and superficial meatshields at worst. This disconnect can be seen as cruel and stupid by some, but it has protected Adè from her fickle feelings and insecurities. In part this is a ruse to push people away so that she will never have another emotional connection with another human being; she figures if she can be undesirable she will never be hurt by someone close to her being killed by a titan. She realizes it’s a jaded viewpoint to have, but it is the only viewpoint that makes sense to her at this point in her life.

But is there someone beyond the jaded cynicism and petty retorts? Yes. While Adè pulls off her abrasive, self-oriented, and sardonic front well enough to fool the average person, a wiser and more perceptive individual will easily see that Adè is an emotional wreck that spends night curled up in a corner silently crying in the misery she has created for herself. When Adè was younger she was a hyperactive and never-ending ball of kindness who despite her feeling of invulnerability and confidence had none of the toxicity that she has forged as her “persona”. Really, she was a social animal who craved interaction; and at the end of the day, that little girl isn’t as dead as Adè would like her to be. A strong enough (or stubborn enough) person might be able to bring that side of her back from the depths of her soul. Possibly.

• Physical Strength: 14
• Speed: 17
• Teamwork: 2
• Leadership: 5
• Skill (Gear): 12

Bastien Thomas, formerly Dimitri Martin The Second

Bast

16

Bastien is around 5'11", clocking in at 146 pounds. His skin is covered in freckles, and he has a faint two inch long scar on his left wrist. He's rather wiry, with an average amount muscle on his arms and chest from weight lifting. His legs are long and allow him to run very far, very quickly.

Bastien was born as Dimitri Martin, and was raised in a poor part of the Shiganshina district, beaten by an abusive father and with no mother to know. He had no siblings, and was sealed away for much of his life. It was because of this he suffered from depression. One day, after a beating, his father left a knife on the kitchen counter when he left for work. By this point Bastien had given up on escaping or making his life better for himself. He waited until his father came back, then killed him, stabbing him six times in the stomach and chest. There was a fight before he managed to gain the upper hand, and the commotion drew the neighbors to inquire what was going on. They saw Bastien trying to slit his wrists and almost succeeding. The husband tackled him, attempting to knock the knife out of Bastien's hands. Thanks to this, he only managed a shallow cut in his left wrist, still bleeding exponentially but not striking the arteries.

After they nursed him back to health they began to take care of him, never speaking of that day. After the incident he was no longer Dimitri. It was his father's name, and he wanted nothing to do with it. He also took his new family's surname. They were still poor, but were far kinder to Bastien. He learned to open up to them, telling them of the atrocities his father committed. However, as each day went by, more and more attention was drawn to the murder of Bastien's father. The military police narrowed the suspect list down to less and less people. The heat on the missing Martin boy growing and growing until the police were actively seeking him out. Bastien's new family hid him away, never speaking of him to anyone. He lived in the basement, separated from the people hunting him down and safe, but he had come full circle, ending up back where he was when Bastien lived with his father, albeit without the abuse, but the lack of freedom still unpalatable as he hid from prosecution.

Bastien is an untrusting individual. When offered the opportunity to work with someone or by himself, 10 times out of 10 he'll choose going solo. He stays silent most of the time, opting to listen and observe rather than actively participate in the conversation. However, he does occasionally engage in conversation with other soldiers and cadets, telling the nightmares he experienced when the colossal titan broke through. Despite Bastien's stoic silence, after a few smuggled drinks he opens up, sometimes more than you could have ever wanted him to. He'll share laughs, maybe even confide in you, but once he's sober again, it's back to the normal quiet. He ignores everything that happened, opting to never speak of it again. Bastien could care less about his teammates, concerning about whether or not they get the mission done. He suffers from PTSD thanks to the titans breaking in, and often wakes screaming in bed.

• Physical Strength: 10
• Speed: 15
• Teamwork: 4
• Leadership: 3
• Skill (Gear): 18

Charlotte Freud

'Charlie'

16

Charlie is a tall, rather heavy set young woman, whose stature of 5'11 still continues to increase with age. She's one to make full use of her height, carrying herself with a rigid posture that accentuates her confidence and youthful arrogance. Her pale blonde hair is cut to her ears, and her honey brown eyes are known to show small glints of her sly and cunning nature.

With the blood of former military soldiers pumping through her veins, it would certainly become Charlie's destiny to follow in the footsteps of the family members that came before her. Being the only daughter to a retired Garrison member, Charlie's fate was decided once her birth had been declared successful. From childhood her mother wanted to ensure that her daughter was to undergo training as a recruit once she was of appropriate age, following a strict tradition that had ran on for centuries ever since the first establishment of a military force within the walls. Having been subjected to many of her mother's ramblings concerning such topics at such a young age, Charlie's ideological influences were made very clear.

Despite living her childhood in relative normality, there was little Charlie remembers being content with as a young girl. Her father, a moderately popular baker in the neighbourhood, was one of the few things that kept her living the rest of her childhood in misery and annoyance. She found peace with the humble man, spending most of her days helping him in the bakery in order to avoid every possible interaction with her mother. As a result, her body grew strong and healthy as she learned to endure the hard labour that came with kneading dough continuously for hours and hauling sacks of ingredients into the kitchen at the break of dawn. Any sort of freedom from the intense personality of her former soldier of a mother was loved and appreciated, but the late veteran's influence only grew larger as Charlie stepped into the early ages of adolescence.

Although her mother's disciplinary actions never took a physical turn for the worst, she intended for her harsh words to strengthen Charlie's mind and spirit as preparation for the military life she planned to compel her to. But having her mother constantly breathing down her neck about fulfilling her duties as a protector of the walls did little to strengthen the familial bond they were supposed to have, and Charlie simply grew more sour and cynical with age in this already difficult period of her life. Barely scraping the age of fourteen, Charlie wanted nothing more than to escape her tense home atmosphere; she began to think of joining the recruits simply on that basis, even if she would have to tolerate the even more difficult military lifestyle. If it meant she could block out her mother from her life entirely, Charlie would take any opportunity to go against her mother's intentions. There was something in the back of her head that wanted just a little bit more in life; something that wanted change.

But the fall of the walls her mother had once so ambitiously defended was not the change Charlie was expecting.

First impressions of Charlie often paint her to be nothing more than a level headed yet carefree individual that enjoys a good chat from time to time. But amongst the cadets of her age she has become infamous as the often flippant girl who speaks with an iconic presumptuous attitude. Blunt, confrontational and sarcastic to a fault, Charlie possesses an audacious and twisted sense of humour that revels in the act of riling up and teasing people for her own amusement. The girl certainly comes off as distastefully playful and obnoxiously difficult to irritate — seeing as she's the one usually doing the irritating — yet the calm confidence she carries herself with despite having such a bold way with her words is somehow intriguing enough to keep people entertained in the long run.

But it is Charlie's extroverted and mischievous front that hides the results of a strict and severe upbringing; rather than her mother's harsh words becoming a fuel for Charlie to achieve greater things, the girl has been left noticeably unmotivated to reach her full potential as a way of going against her mother's desires. She has yet to find a point in trying her actual best in the military other than to be freed from the restrictive grips of her mother and thus her performance in most activities is often regarded as painfully average. Charlie has a lot going for her; both daring and unflappable in nature, she's not one to succumb to pressure easily or make illogical decisions in hasty situations, but it seems like she uses it all for the wrong and needless reasons. Her strengths that shine in certain areas are but a mere glint within the shadows of her unenthusiastic nature. While she certainly doesn't lack confidence and even cooperation, Charlie just views taking up big responsibilities and positions of leadership as too much of a bother. The girl is simply a spawn of wasted potential in the eyes of her superiors.

• Physical Strength: 15
• Speed: 13
• Teamwork: 7
• Leadership: 2
• Skill (Gear): 13

Hotaru Tachibana

17

Height: 5'3"
Weight: 134 lbs

The one thing Hotaru can say about her past is that she was constantly on the move. Her family rarely stayed in a place for too long, and she remembers that anytime they got comfortable, they ended up leaving soon after. It wasn't until about three or four years ago that they would gain a permanent residence in the Orvud District. Her mother never did tell her what it was she did for a living, often avoiding giving complete details, but from what she did learn and her uniform, it looked like she was a servant to one of the lords in the district. Her father didn't seem to like what she did very much, resulting in many arguments until one day he was just gone. A few days later, Hotaru found out that her mother had been carrying out an affair with the lord she served, with him promising a better life for Hotaru.

A girl who would rather listen than speak, Hotaru comes off as a quiet girl. So long as she keeps her mouth closed, she can be mistaken for a cold if somewhat distant person. In truth she is always open for conversation and can talk to just about anyone. She has no issues offering her opinion on a matter, and is generally open minded, making her easy to talk to. She has a rather positive deposition, an optimistic view on nearly everything, and likes to look for the silver linings in even the worst situations. She will never let you down, even the idea of disappointing someone makes her always put in her total effort. As a result she is quick to help out those in need. Still, she puts a lot of pressure on herself even if she is told to take it easy. Polite and usually keeping a calm head, she seems out of place among the soldiers, though she transforms somewhat when a battle is to be had. She tunes out all her doubts and manages to keep her head in the game at all times. Despite her warm and gentle nature, she seems to avoid opening up to people even though she likes it when people confide in her. Her tendency to keep people at a distance is somewhat contradictory, often confusing people, and she has a lot of trouble expressing her emotions. Should she be crossed, she keeps her gentle demeanor, though becomes passive aggressive. Her observational skills are astute and she weaponizes it, taking a delight in honing in on people's weaknesses, addressing them with a misleading smile.

• Physical Strength: 12
• Speed: 12
• Teamwork: 10
• Leadership: 1
• Skill (Gear): 15

Emil Burton

18

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Weight: 168 lbs (76 kg)

Abandoned at birth, Emil grew up in the care of an orphanage within the Karanese district of Wall Rose. Apart from being an orphan Emil grew up a relatively normal life, taught to read and write at a young age by the caretakers of the orphanage as well as being fed regularly he enjoyed a warm bed and a rather lively life with the other boys and girls of the home as they passed their time outside of lessons. Once old enough to be allowed to leave the orphanage during the day on his own Emil began to fall in with the older crowd of kids that he lived every day with. They made games of chasing one another through the streets and between the crowds at markets, and as Emil got more comfortable with the city and the older boys he began to follow them on the less acceptable activities they enjoyed outside the orphanage.

Emil learned to pick pockets from the older boys, quickly falling into stealing purses and change from the pockets of market goers in order to buy snacks and sweets for himself and his friends. On top of the pick-pocketing the older boys also began to show Emil how it was that they managed to get away from people so easily if they were caught, by using the buildings to their advantage. After years of running on rooftops and climbing around Karanese Emil developed a keen sense of spacial awareness, able to judge distances and speeds required to make jumps from one roof to another as easily as second nature while remaining acutely aware of anything that he could use to his advantage in moving through the rooftop and alleyway environments that he spent a little too much time utilizing.

Following the attack on Wall Maria, Emil and his band of petty thieves took advantage of the chaos and influx of people into Karanese, making a small fortune of their deeds. However their luck didn't last, and for the first time in his life Emil was actually charged with a crime after being caught in the act. He was caught by the Stationary Guard and was given the choice of either serving time in a state run jail making big rocks into smaller rocks or join the military. He chose the military, figuring that a life breaking rocks was worse than running with the decidedly low possibility of being eaten alive in the Garrison.

Emil meets many of the core facets to be considered, psychologically, an introvert. Preferring solidarity over company and the peace of his mind over the musings of others. This is not to say that he doesn't like people, he is actually a very amiable person. Easy to talk to and can be considered a friend by most who know him, he would just prefer after a long day of interacting with others that he is left to himself. He actively attempts to avoid confrontations, and is never the one that will be stepping in to break them up, in fact he is more likely to be the one to simply melt into the background and disappear. His attitude and personality in this regard have been noted as possible factors that may cause problems in his future military career in regards to possible cowardice and in the worst case, desertion.

• Physical Strength: 6
• Speed: 17
• Teamwork: 3
• Leadership: 1
• Skill (Gear): 23

Agnes Rosenthal

Rose

16

Agnes stands around 5'1”, making her one of the shorter cadets. Her physique is not brawny by any means, so with one look at Agnes you see a girl who should be working in a library or the garrison archives rather than being a front-line soldier. Her dark brown hair is often kept in pigtails with a band sitting above her bangs. She often can be seen with a pair of glasses, due to her impaired vision, which only continues to validate her supposedly bookish appearance.

Agnes Rosenthal is the daughter of Elsbeth Brühl, a well-acknowledged member of the Survey Corps. Her father, David Rosenthal, is one of the finest physicians and surgeons in the city of Trost. It was with their prestige and dedication that they cultivated a girl whom at a young age was inspired by critical thinking and collective duty.

Agnes's childhood was fairly basic – she was a bookish girl with few friends and loving parents, but eventually something happened to make her want to apply her intellect to the field of military study. Something that, in the world she lived in, wasn't all that uncommon. After years of dutiful service, one day Agnes learned that her mother was probably never coming home and that her disappearance would never be investigated. A few months later, to the surprise of her father and her brothers, Agnes found herself signing up for military service. It was a decision she took much thought in, but at the end of the day the use of someone of her wit and mindfulness would certainly be valuable in the never-ending war against the titans. Or at least that was her line of thought.

Agnes is a quiet, intelligent, and non-confrontational woman. For the majority of her life she's been surrounded with an astute work ethic, but at the same time she took more interest in books rather than social activities outside from her home in the streets of Trost. As a result, Agnes has a keen knowledge in the nature of medical procedures, in-depth knowledge of Trost's history, and with theoretical study. This can make her seen as the least suited for the life of a cadet (and more of a doctor or scholar), but Agnes refuses the notion that she does not belong. In fact, if there is one thing she is defiant and stubborn about is with her role as a cadet and future member of the Survey Corps. Some drill instructors might attempt to break Agnes down so she'll “surrender” to leaving the military to serve as a civilian doctor or librarian, but they will find themselves pleasantly surprised by the nerve that Agnes has despite her initially appearing softspoken and meek. Perhaps it is a trait she shares with her mother.

But how far can that sheer belief take Agnes? If she succeeds as a cadet, can she truly become good enough to live up to her mother's example?

• Physical Strength: 3
• Speed: 10
• Teamwork: 12
• Leadership: 5
• Skill (Gear): 20