Perseus Azura

Perseus Azura is a second year student at Beacon Academy, and is the leader of Team ____.

Personality
“The Unhewn Ice King.” That is perhaps almost everyone’s (first?) impression of Perseus, both in battle and outside of it, and it is an impression Perseus has done little to dispel. He is a reserved man who rarely wavers in the face of trouble, taking on whatever problems that stand in his way with unceasing self-reliance. This strength in battle has made Perseus both respected and feared, as he seems to be a perfect fighter: strong, resilient, aloof.

...at least, that’s how the legend goes. In truth, Perce isn’t all the “cold ice king” stereotype that others talk him up to be. His lack of sociability comes entirely from an unusual upbringing: to be frank, he just doesn’t know how to interact with others. Small talk is nearly impossible for him, he clams up around people he likes, and he shuts down and puts up the ice king facade in situations that he can’t handle. The aloofness that many see in him is simply a deep seated uncomfortableness with social situations, and only after knowing him for a while will the ice break and Perseus lighten up.

That said, there are a few things that get under Perseus’s skin. He doesn’t put much stock in loudmouths, or people who value words over actions. Over his time and has gotten into fights with people before, by getting them to (in his words) “prove themselves.” He’s also stubborn and self-reliant, hating those who cling to others for strength without first trying themselves. The unwillingness to ask for help has gotten him in trouble with his teammates and teachers in the past, something that Perseus is trying to be more mindful of now.

Perseus is at his most outwardly happy by the beach or the sea. His facade of distance melts, and he is actually able to relax. For him, the ocean is associated with his childhood and the good memories he has of his mother. He is also a very strong swimmer, it being his primary hobby and method of relaxation: and Perseus can be found in the early morning each day doing laps in Beacon’s pool. The side effect to this, however, is that Perseus doesn’t have much of a taboo against nudity: he’s stripped in front of his teammates after a swim and feels no shame to cover himself up.

Finally, although it may not look it on first glance, Perseus is fiercely protective of the other members of Team [TEAM]. [NAME1], [NAME2] and [NAME3] are by far his three closest friends. Although a seasoned fighter and the most experienced of the team, he will abandon a strategy if it puts a teammate’s life in danger, putting himself at risk to cover them. His loyalty is steadfast and unquestioning—Perseus’s trust may be hard to earn, but barring a major betrayal it’s even harder to lose.

Trivia

 * Perseus is the masculine form of the name of the Greek goddess Perse, daughter of Poseidon, wife of Helios and a goddess of the ocean. The ocean’s traditional association with the color blue fits the Color Naming Rule.
 * Azura is a form of the word “azure,” a shade of blue.