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OOC INFORMATION
Name: Redd
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CHARACTER INFORMATION
Character Name: Frank Archer
Age: His age is never stated in canon, but he's most likely in his mid- to late-thirties. Headcanonly, he's 36.
Canon: Fullmetal Alchemist (the 2003 anime)
Canon Point: After Kimbley's fight with Al, before Kimbley is sent into Liore
Character Information: Frank Archer @ FMA Wiki. All of the information here applies - though it is worth mentioning that in the first anime the city is named "Liore" instead of "Reole." There are several differences between the first anime and the manga/Brotherhood when it comes to the names of places and people - I will be using the dub of the first anime for these. Archer is taken before the automail is attached, meaning that he is actually mentally stable (to some extent).

Personality:

Archer's personality depends on who you are, or rather, if you're in a position of power or not. To his superiors he's a hard-working officer with a more reserved look on government and society at large. To anyone he doesn't consider useful, he's a complete jerk. The two sides don't seem to properly fit together until one realizes that Archer is a cunning manipulator. His smarts lead him to believe he's superior to everyone, including those he's quite charming toward. Even if he must push his ego aside, it's only for a limited time. Archer doesn't seem to hold a high level of respect for the Fuhrer (due to the fact that he knows the Fuhrer is a Homunculus [a failed result of human transmutation - bringing the dead back to life - which is highly illegal in Amestris]; something that immediately gives him an edge over the Fuhrer), and is often contrary to the point of defiance in discussion with him. He shows less and less respect toward his superior officers as the series goes on.

War is Archer's favorite thing. His determination to start a war in Liore is only further proof of this. While war has strengthened his nation in the past, Archer does not seek to start a war for that prospect. He loves strategy and planning, but especially loves the thrill of a fight. Any excuse to kill without repercussions is one he is willing to take. He passes it off as wanting to be a "war hero" like Mustang, but in reality he simply "likes war," according to one of the soldiers who worked under him. This seems to be common knowledge within the military, but Archer hasn't actually done anything that could be considered illegal. Archer knows his views aren't common and are definitely not normal; he's very careful not to say anything that could get him thrown in prison. Kimbley is the only person he's met who shares any of his beliefs, and he was in prison for ten years for killing his superior officers during the Ishbal War. He obviously doesn't want to end up like Kimbley, and spends the majority of his time attempting to appear normal. While he can pass for normal, he does give off an inherently creepy vibe. He doesn't seem to notice this.

Archer has a severe lack of morals in most areas of life. Society's "morals" concerning life and war scarcely affect him. He's willing to use others as tools to achieve his own ends. He tends to come off as inhumane and cruel when discussing those morals, but it's not entirely without benefit. He can actually argue that without morals to "get in his way" he's not forced to think about "what's right." This makes him (in his opinion) the perfect soldier. His lack of morals make him dangerous, but he would be right at home on the battlefield. Unfortunately (in his opinion), he's never seen battle. He's never commanded either, which makes it seem odd that the Fuhrer would give Archer such a position of power. This is entirely because Archer has information to blackmail the Fuhrer with. Again, a serious lack of respect for the leader of his country.

Archer is easily angered and frustrated, but most other emotions are hidden under an outer layer of cool detachment. While he is usually level-headed and takes the time to think his actions through, when he's angry Archer doesn't stop to think. Archer doesn't like showing any weakness whatsoever, and he considers most emotion to be a weakness which can be used against him. Likewise he considers friends to be similar and keeps very few. Allies, on the other hand, are always useful (at least until he decides they aren't, in which case friendly fire is always a suitable option). His cruel ruthlessness both on and off the battlefield are terrifying, leading many to whisper behind his back that he's not only a warmonger but a sadistic, inhumane monster as well. As long as they can't prove it, Archer considers himself safe. He finds it rather ironic that they call him a monster while working for one. That brings up another point: Archer holds no respect for anything not human. He's very proud of his humanity, especially after dealing with chimeras (human and animal combinations created through alchemy) and the Homunculi, like the Fuhrer. While the Homunculi might be physically superior with longevity and regeneration, being human is very important to Archer, which is something that's going to be difficult for him to handle in game.

Those that work under him would describe Archer as a monster. He's ruthless when it comes to his officers and works them to the bone. Perfection is expected and even a small mistake (be it grammatical or a numerical error, or perhaps even spelling when Archer's really in a foul mood) can result in severe punishment. His own paperwork is known for being error-free, and he expects the same of his subordinates (even though he is ultimately sure that they are incapable of it). It's more of an ego-booster than anything else (not that he needs one). Archer's obsession with perfection isn't limited to work; everything he does has to be absolutely perfect or he'll want to redo it repeatedly.

Archer would be absolutely terrifying on the battlefield should he ever get a chance to prove himself. He's ruthless, cruel, and dedicated to his job, but he's held back from going completely crazy by a fear of being captured. He wants nothing more than to go down in history as a war hero, though going down in history period would be preferable to being forgotten. He's egotistical and temperamental, but he's also shrewd and cunning and capable of using everything he has to his advantage. He's not a man you want to anger if you have any secrets, because he'll stop at nothing to find them and use them against you.

5-10 Key Character Traits:

✔ Determined
✔ Intelligent
✔ Charismatic
✔ Devoted
✔/✘ Perfectionist
✔/✘ Manipulative
✘ Egotistical
✘ Sadistic
✘ Irritable
✘ Paranoid

Would you prefer a monster that FITS your character’s personality, CONFLICTS with it, or EITHER? Fits, please!

Opt-Outs:

1. Werewolf
2. Werebear
3. Kelpie
4. Minotaur
5. Manticore

Roleplay Sample:

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