Michael Charleston

Quote: “''War, Fighting and Killing. It’s not something anyone supposed to do. But after a whiles it consumes your mind like a virus, it changes what you see, what you hear, what you think. Do it long enough and it becomes easier. And that scares me more than anything.”''



Appearance
Michael displays a rugged look, often going for practicality over flashiness. He can usually be seen with straight, worn in jeans, an untucked dark forest plaid shirt and green overcoat. He retains his combat boots from his time in service.

The bright red scarf he wears does not belong to him but of Isabel Itar, a Faunus whom he was very close to.

Personality
After going AWOL, Michael tried to keep to himself, constantly moving from place to place. Despite his wishes to stay out of confrontations or violence, Will’s deeply held ethical nature will push him to defend those who are endangered.

Because of his low tolerance of anyone remotely threating his ideals of peace between humans and faunus, He will often envelope into a righteous or justified anger, often leading him to strike down foes without hesitation. This side of him is most feared by his enemies, afraid to awaken the shadow they could emerge.

Michael also carries with him a deep regret and guilt from his past. Although he tries desperately tries to fight it, he is slowly succumbing to it.

History
Michaels past is disjointed and does he’s best to not let others about his past. However it is know he spent the majority of his youth in military service. Shortly before his dissertation he met Isabel Itar, a fanus rebel incredibly adept at handling darts and blades. It is apparent he befriended her and eventually fell in love with her however her fate is unknown. He is seen carrying her scarf and sliding blade.

He is also wanted by the Military for his possible involvement with a fire that destroyed the Units camp he was assigned to that coincided with his disappearance. Since then Michael has been drifting from city to city, during his travels helping others in an attempt to absolve his past mistakes.

Abilities & Weapons
Although choosing to avoid conflict if the opportunity presents it, Will is skilled with Isabels sliding blade which she taught him how to use. The blade has two components to it. In one direction reveals a Bowie knife, used primarily for cuts and slashes. This half of the weapon can also fold over towards the handle similar to a scythe or billhook. It can then be used to capture the opponent’s blades and parry them away. The other half of the weapon is a slim, Stiletto dagger, used for thrusting and piercing. Very useful for piercing through armour or heavy fur of animals with a small amount of pressure

 Although the weapon is supposed to be used offensively,  Michaels style is defensive often trying to disarm his target to have them yield rather than kill outright.

Character Inspiration
Michael represents an ex military archetype, his aesthetic and ideals distinct with the changing ideology after the US Civil war. This is represented by his military background and “Charleston Green” originating after the American Civil War, when the North provided black paint to the South for use in its reconstruction. The inhabitants of Charleston, South Carolina, mixed the black with a little bit of yellow and blue and created Charleston green. He’s personality is heavily influenced by a combination of the Tenth Doctor from BBC’s Doctor Who, and Gregory House from Fox’s HouseMD. He exhibits the same eagerness to protect and save others as The Tenth Doctor but brushes off his accomplishments as Dr.House would. Like both of them, Michael also refuses to allow others to get close to him, knowing the possible consequences are for allowing. His name, “Michael” is a refrence to the Archangel of the same name. However his character can be better stated as House creator David Shore described the title character as “being on the side of the angels without being an angel himself.”