Murphy "Murph" Carbonwood
26 Years Old//Male
History
Born to a generation of wall builders, Murphy took after his father and older brother at an early age. The Carbonwood women were always housewives - married women who's main occupation is to manage the household. Anyhow, they were very rural people, living off trade and the little money the construction business brought them. Murphy didn't realize their struggle until after he reached his teenage years when his eyes opened up to reality.
Shielded by the walls he and his generational family helped construct, Murphy believes they were doing good. From childhood he was educated on the Titans that roamed the abis. They were forbidden to leave the walls, unless their desire was to battle their oppressors. Unfortunately, Murphy didn't realize he would be destined to fight until it was too late.
Part of the construction industry deducted it's business outside the colony. Builders needed to do their job from the outside as well - due to having Titans attempt to claw their way in. It came to a point that Murphy's dad was chosen to go out with a couple of other men and fix the walls outer shell. Construction alone was dangerous, so adding giant flesh eating humanoids made it even worse. Despite being guarded by scouts, there was never certainty of survival.
And as stated, the day Duce (Murphy's Father) went outside, he was torn to shreds by the carnivorous Titans. Surviving members of that particular construction team told stories of that day and how the Scouts had done nothing to help them. They said the Scouts remained atop that wall and watched as the less fortunate begged for forgiveness before a false god - reciting their first prayer seconds before death. The image of his father taking such actions haunted Murph. Days after the event he quit the construction business and took a momentary leave from his family. Even without him, the others continued their daily lives, questioning his return. Murphy's older brother confined working on the wall and his mother remained at home, sometimes siting children to make extra coin for food.
During his absence, Murph fell into a depression which caused him to find relief in smoking and drinking. He had no money on the streets and fended for himself for once, growing more independent as time progresses. It wasn't much the death of his father that forced him into such pit, but the solemn hate for the Scouts that - by oath - swore to fight for humanity. The soldiers everyone worshipped had failed him. So with the desire to change the system - abd to cut to the chase - Murph joined the Scouts, climbed through the ranks, and ended up working under a very praised militant man - Levi Ackerman.
Shielded by the walls he and his generational family helped construct, Murphy believes they were doing good. From childhood he was educated on the Titans that roamed the abis. They were forbidden to leave the walls, unless their desire was to battle their oppressors. Unfortunately, Murphy didn't realize he would be destined to fight until it was too late.
Part of the construction industry deducted it's business outside the colony. Builders needed to do their job from the outside as well - due to having Titans attempt to claw their way in. It came to a point that Murphy's dad was chosen to go out with a couple of other men and fix the walls outer shell. Construction alone was dangerous, so adding giant flesh eating humanoids made it even worse. Despite being guarded by scouts, there was never certainty of survival.
And as stated, the day Duce (Murphy's Father) went outside, he was torn to shreds by the carnivorous Titans. Surviving members of that particular construction team told stories of that day and how the Scouts had done nothing to help them. They said the Scouts remained atop that wall and watched as the less fortunate begged for forgiveness before a false god - reciting their first prayer seconds before death. The image of his father taking such actions haunted Murph. Days after the event he quit the construction business and took a momentary leave from his family. Even without him, the others continued their daily lives, questioning his return. Murphy's older brother confined working on the wall and his mother remained at home, sometimes siting children to make extra coin for food.
During his absence, Murph fell into a depression which caused him to find relief in smoking and drinking. He had no money on the streets and fended for himself for once, growing more independent as time progresses. It wasn't much the death of his father that forced him into such pit, but the solemn hate for the Scouts that - by oath - swore to fight for humanity. The soldiers everyone worshipped had failed him. So with the desire to change the system - abd to cut to the chase - Murph joined the Scouts, climbed through the ranks, and ended up working under a very praised militant man - Levi Ackerman.
Personality
In accordance to his unfortunate past, Murph tends to dwell on such dark memories. He has a hard time trusting new people, but does eventually warm up to them if not shown any hostility. He's s very southern kind of guy, keeping things simple and old fashioned - sometimes has difficulty with new technological innovations. The man is more of a soldier than anything, never putting himself in a position of power, but following a lead. Despite his desire to change the system, he knows he has to earn his place first - a place he seems he has not yet reaches. Finally, he believes actions speak louder than words which explains his usual distance and silence.
Levi Squad//14 kills - 32 assists
- "Slap a Titan with a sea bass!"