Desmond Chance

Desmond Chance, originally named Prosper Fane, is an ex-Mantle and ex-Atlas soldier and currently the third Headmaster of Ardent Academy. Having lived for over a century, Desmond developed a reputation as an immortal soldier having fought in multiple wars since his youth. He later defected from Atlas and became a man of peace. Due to having been born prior to the end of the Great War, his original name has no relation to color.

Appearance
Desmond Chance appears as an elegant man who carries himself with dignity. He keeps his graying hair neatly combed and always has his blue eyes set on something.

Personality
Soft spoken and patient, Desmond has learned his fair share of lessons over his multiple lifetimes. He always understands that there is a bigger picture. Though ambitious for fame and pride while young, Desmond eventually outgrew them and gained a very strong penchant for peace and raising the next generation correctly.

Though still possessing his knowledge and skill over the years of war, Desmond now lives as a pacifist and refuses to fight. He instead dedicates all his time and knowledge to running the academy correctly.

History
Born in the kingdom of Mantle prior to being defunct through Atlas, Prosper Fane grew up to be a soldier. Though he had several close run ins with death growing up, he never had the misfortune of it. During his first war, he lost his arm during battle and was impaled by enemy soldiers. However, his semblance triggered and revived him at the cost of growing younger by several years. Though he survived and became an important part to his platoon's success, Prosper never told anyone about it.

For the next several generations, he would partake in various wars and develop a reputation as their immortal soldier. He eventually became a myth as years passed by and the belief that an immortal man died, but still joined Mantle's wars and battles.

On a trip to the dark continent, he became acquainted with Euleo of Edris. They'd become fast friends and often spend time as his envoy while in Mantle and later Atlas. As Prosper knew him, Euleo began teaching him lessons that slowly began altering his values to see that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. While his own ambition died, Prosper still wished to support his nation.

The last war he took part in was the Great War. Having his heart changed through Euleo's influence, Prosper defected from Atlas and took on the new name, Desmond Chance. Through his many connections, Desmond founded Ardent Academy after the Great War and had his friends act as Headmaster while he ran the school from behind. After the death of the second Headmaster, Desmond took over the role himself.

Autolife
Desmond possesses an automatic trigger semblance known as Autolife. At the end of his life, Desmond revives his body to perfect health and grows younger by several years through a process he can't control. He's made note that if he doesn't die of old age, he will throw himself into the ocean hoping that losing years at infancy will kill him.