Mercurius Helmont

Mercurius Helmont is a scientist and armed combatant, travelling across the globe in the pursuit of knowledge.

Appearance
Mercurius Helmont is a tall, slim, handsome man with noticeable muscle, though not a bodybuilder. Every part of his body from the neck down is tattooed with various sigils, and they also adorn his clothes.

Personality
Helmont is a man who will stop at nothing to continue his pursuit of knowledge and science, unlocking all the secrets the world has to offer. A curious, analytical, charming and intelligent man, he possesses the genius-level intellect, keen perception, and the nonstop dedication to his craft. That said, the lengths he will stoop to in order to fuel his curiosity are nigh-unfettered. He may be affable, yes, but moral compasses don't stop him from conducting all kinds of experiments in order to prove whatever hypotheses he has in his head.

While he respects, he is more interested towards dead and disgraced ones

He will gladly play the role of the metaphorical heel,

Semblance
Helmont's semblance is Equivalent Exchange. Simply put, by trading in his Aura, he can manipulate the environment down to its molecular and chemical structure to attack enemies with, akin to a form of pseudo-alchemy.

When activated, the sigils on his person, or his personal insignia, acting as a transmutation circle, will glow and begin to form.

Fighting Style
Simply put, Helmont does not fight hard, but he fights smart. He will not hesitate to use every part of the body and every feature of his surrounding environment to gain the upper hand.