(Creative writing) Character Analysis Thread

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This is little thread where I can share parts of the story I've been writing lately.
Since there are a handful of deeply written characters, I'll post to this thread once a day, allowing me to reflect and detail each character specifically.
At the end, I'll compose a collective piece on which character is my favourite and why.
Generally in the given format:

Character Name
Notable character quote
Character background
My personal thoughts
Fun Facts (if applicable)
Extended info

#1:
~Marx~

CQ:
"I'm leaving the Empire. And, I feel you should do the same. Until then, I leave it to you."

CB:
Marx is a soldier of the Grandiose Empire and Ryutai's older brother. His birthplace is Moore and he moved to the neighbouring town when he became a soldier in the Empire's military. He is brash, impatient and straightforward. He tends to act without thinking and leave strategy and planning to others, which often causes trouble for him. He can be rude or inconsiderate when dealing with others. He is not to be mistaken as a dullard, as he can improvise clever plans when called upon. Even so, Marx acknowledges that Ryutai is the brains of the two of them and he trusts his judgement. Marx defiantly opposes artificial human enhancements, stating quote:

Marx
"To allow yourself to be subjected as a
guinea pig, a trade for higher power,
versus a normal life."

The implication Marx gives when he shows worry and concern about Ryutai remaining within the empire after his resignation, would be due to his fears Ryutai could be exposed or even subjected to Infusion as the Imperial Army. Even when he abandoned the Empire, Marx did not stay far and lived in close proximity to the Empire—in a dwelling in the neighbouring town. Marx is close to his brother and trusts him implicitly even after not seeing him for two years.

PT:
Marx has a strong sense of morals and attachment to his family. He left the Empire to his brother because he felt the nobility didn't care about their father's death and were only concerned with power; in truth the Empire was founded on the basis of power and dominion. He was furious when none paid mind to the rumours the Empire destroyed Moore, both his and Ryutai's birth towns and the Empire's more nefarious intentions.

Fun Fact:
Marx was the only other soldier in the Empire to reach 2nd rank. A recurring motif is that recruits of the empire do not live achieve above 3rd rank, as the Empire is notoriously known for artificially imbuing its 2nd and 1st rank soldiers.

Ext.
Marx's weapon of choice was the use of a specialised gun fashioned with a large, sharp sword using a semi-automatic pistol, resembling a Beretta. The sword's blade had a heavily worn exterior, with innumerable scratches visible along its length. It was forged from a legendary blacksmith in Moore before the tragedy struck. Only two of its kind still exist.
When Marx rose to 2nd rank, he was given the Leo-Heart as a gift in commemoration of his achievements—a legendary weapon crafted by the same smithy from Moore.
The weapon was forged from rare material steeped in ancient Echarea legend. Due to its rarity, Marx has never used it while serving the military. The Leo-Heart was attempted to be used during the town's incident.

 

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~Toraibaru~

CQ:
'What stokes the fires of conflict? Would that I myself were pure from your darkness...'

CB:
Toraibaru's real name is never revealed, since he was born in the village of Ekutoha, and fled from the village with his mother while he was still an child.
When he came of age, he was officially placed in the Grandiose Empire's military as a trooper. However his skills on the battlefield were unrivalled; his magic was far superior.

Due to this, Clyde felt threatened, fearing his position as a commander would be at risk, he used his power, the an Incantation to manipulate Toraibaru's mind, leaving him with no will of his own, forced to blindly undertake commands from his superiors. When out in war, the Grandiose Empire would often reserve the trooper as their secret weapon, which would always guarantee their victory in such a war.

After the aid of Keith to remove him of his blind conviction, having a will of his own once more, Toraibaru ceased using his power because of how he came to hate and fear it; a fear of the destruction and chaos.
This was only erected when he became an elite soldier, where his power would be used to bring just that; destruction among the neighbouring factions, to command over the nations.

The truth has yet to be revealed—much like the powerful magic that lies dormant inside Toraibaru. When visiting the village of Ekutoha for the first time, he was very different to the other villagers; more closely resembling his mother, gentle and kind. Toraibaru has no recollection of his arrival to the village while under control of the Empire, since the Incantation caused amnesia.

Fun Fact:
Toraibaru is the only character with heterochromia.
The name "Toraibaru" was given to the soldier by the Emperor.

 

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~Jairel~
"It is as you imply, let hope be lost, naught will ever change."

Jairel has a calm composure. She is a taciturn, well-spoken voice of reason even alongside Tomoe, providing sharp, relevant insight that hardly ever strays from the matter at hand. Jairel gall reveals when her patience has been tried, or as a counter to others' bold or confrontational comments. She derives some of this audacity from her grandfather, Stramagus, who often loathed to be looked down upon for his age and is indignant to bold comments. Stramagus was extremely protective of Tomoe, loving her as deeply as if she were actually his granddaughter.

Stramagus is educated on the Ekutoha history and legends of beasts origins and often delivers exposition on topics related to them to Jairel and Tomoe. After his passing, not Jairel, herself nor Tomoe out of respect for Jairel would speak much of Stramagus, due to the immense grief and pain associated with his passing. Jairel harbours repression as she feels unable to grief after his passing. As the eldest, Jairel felt the most responsible in carrying the weight of survival after the disaster struck the village. As so, she is resistant to any foreigners who tread the grounds unannounced and/or uninvited, and she is well equipped to protect her family and the covert mural.

Fun Facts:
Jairel excels in the proficiency of variety magic in the great Ekutoha War. Her variant skills and crimson palette sees her fit as a blazing magician.
Jairel was my favourite character to write.
Jairel imagined descriptive appearance is a personal favourite; her bright-red ring pants, off-the-shoulder two-tailed mantle that reaches precisely at the shin; coupled with medium-length, brown shin high boots.