Attack on Mythics (Armin)

Name

Armin Arlelt

Appearance

Armin is rather short for his age with a generally small frame, although years of military training have given him a somewhat muscular build. He has a rounded feminine face with blonde hair that is cut in a style of a bob. He also has large, espresso blue eyes, brown eyebrows, and a slightly upturned nose that is often slightly red. Armin is part of the survey core and dresses in their standard uniform. Underneath his short brown jacket, he wears a white collared button-up shirt, similar to the one he wore in adolescence. Like his fellow soldiers, Armin supplemented his tire with a large green cape when participating an expeditions outside the walls. He also has long brown boots that reach almost to his knees, as do the other soldiers.

Personality

Even when he was young, the naturally curious Armin had a deep fascination with the world beyond the walls. As a child he found and studied an illegal book about the outside world that was owned by his grandfather. He told his friends Eren Jaeger and Mikasa, about the book and the information that was inside it. Too timid to defend himself against bullies, Armin would often need to rely on his friends to protect him. This, coupled with his frail physique, was a source of much shame for him, leading him to have Post office team and believe himself to be a burden upon others. Because of this, Armin has always been very eager to prove his worth. Though he struggles with his self-esteem for a long time, Armin comes to learn that his mind is an equally valuable asset to the military and that he is not useless or burden as he can use his brain to help people. Consequently, Armin gradually gains confidence in himself and his abilities. Nonetheless, he can still be hard on himself at times. The fact that he is so willing to sacrifice himself to achieve a goal shows that he still does not value his own life as much as he should. Armin is exceptionally loyal, Brave and selfless. He constantly worries for the safety of his friends and is always prepared to throw himself into dangerous situations to save them, even offering to sacrifice himself. Armin is a very analytical person. He likes to think deeply about situations and solve problems using his mind. These personality traits, in conjuncture with his intelligence, good judgment, level headedness, ability to plan ahead, and ability to come up with creative ideas and to think outside the box, makes him a great tactician. He is not an extrovert or allowed person. When he is suddenly thrown into a leadership role that involves getting in the spotlight, speaking in front of people and ordering people around constantly, he got quite anxious and momentarily froze up.