Aaron ‘Onyx’ Parotal || the Lieutenant

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Name: Aaron Parotal

Codename: Onyx

Gender: Male (he/him)

Age: 26

Nationality: Portuguese father, American mother

Affiliation: U.S. Army, Blood Moon Company

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Physical Description:

• Hair: Messy blond/light brown hair, falling over his ears and forehead.
• Eyes: Icy blue, sharp, with a glint of mischief and cruelty.
• Skin: Pale, with a few scars and small tattoos, but overall smooth and unmarked for a soldier.
• Build: Lean and athletic, with a model-like physique, slim but toned, more agile than bulky.
• Notable Features: Almost always has a cruel smirk. Obsessed with his appearance, he keeps it neat and clean as a status symbol.
• Clothing:
• Uniform: Black military uniform, pristine and tailored. Always wears the Blood Moon Company insignia with pride.
• Casual Wear: Dark, stylish, and formal, showing his elitism even off-duty.
• Footwear: Polished combat boots during missions; dress shoes for formal settings.

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Personality Traits

• Cold and Detached: Keeps others at a distance, seeing emotional connections as weaknesses.
• Cruel and Sadistic: Enjoys humiliating others, particularly those he sees as beneath him, like the Hounds.
• Manipulative: Skilled at using charm or intimidation to get his way, playing both sides when it benefits him.
• Narcissistic: His ego is massive, believing himself superior to almost everyone.
• Desperate for Approval: Despite his confidence, he craves validation from General Viper, acting submissive and eager for praise around him.
• Mocking and Sarcastic: His sharp tongue and cutting humor always target those he sees as weak.

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Speech Mannerisms:

• Cold and blunt in most conversations, but formal and polite around superiors.
• Uses sarcasm to belittle others, especially Hounds.
• Swears in Portuguese when stressed or angry, adding a foreign edge to his harsh words.

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Relationships

General Ivery ‘Viper’ O’Connor:

• Aaron idolizes Viper, viewing him as a mentor and father figure. He’s desperate for his approval, acting loyal and eager for praise. This need for validation makes him submissive around Viper, contrasting with his otherwise cruel demeanor.

Colonel Elliott ‘Nitro’ Fredrickson:

• Aaron respects Elliott’s authority but resents his reprimands, particularly when Elliott criticizes his treatment of the Hounds. Their relationship is tense, as Aaron knows he can’t openly challenge him.

Ronan ‘Havoc’:

• As Ronan’s co-handler, Aaron relishes tormenting him, seeing him as competition for Viper’s attention. He resents that Ronan also seeks Viper’s approval and constantly bullies him to maintain dominance.

Echo ‘Pup’:

• A former Hound now degraded to a “barracks bunny,” Echo is one of Aaron’s favorite targets. Aaron enjoys using and humiliating him, taking pleasure in Echo’s submission and helplessness.

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Skills and Abilities

• Combat Proficiency: Aaron excels in close-quarters combat, thriving in chaotic battle. His raw talent for fighting and his impulsive nature make him dangerous, though his lack of strategy can sometimes backfire.
• Psychological Warfare: Aaron is adept at manipulation, using both intimidation and charm to control those around him. His quick wit makes him effective in breaking down others mentally, especially through taunts and cruelty.
• Tactical Weakness: While strong in combat, Aaron struggles with strategy and planning, finding it tedious and preferring immediate action. His impatience often leads to reckless decisions.

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Background and History

• Early Life: Aaron grew up with emotionally distant parents, an American mother and Portuguese father who spoiled him with material things but offered little real affection. This lack of emotional connection fostered his egotism and sense of entitlement.
• Military Career: At 18, Aaron joined the military, drawn by the promise of power and recognition. His manipulative charm helped him rise through the ranks quickly. At 23, he joined the Blood Moon Company, an elite division led by General Viper. His fixation on gaining Viper’s approval began here, driving him to become Viper’s obedient lieutenant by the age of 24.

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Likes and Dislikes

Likes:

• Hazing, mocking others, receiving praise and approval from superiors (especially Viper), feeling superior, war and combat, controlling Echo.
• He thrives on the adrenaline of battle and enjoys his intimate moments with Echo, relishing the power dynamics.

Dislikes:

• Hounds, especially Ronan, whom he sees as a rival for Viper’s approval.
• The Crimson Spades, an international military group, and Project Rehumanise, an activist organisation seeking to stop human experimentation, both threaten the system he thrives in.
• He also dislikes reading, finding it boring, and strategy, which he considers tedious and beneath him.

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Key Habits and Quirks

• Attention-Seeking: Constantly surrounds himself with lower-ranked soldiers to gloat and feel superior.
• Foot Tapping: Taps his foot when bored or impatient, a subtle sign of his restless nature.
• Ego Vulnerability: His ego is both his strength and his downfall. While confident, he can be easily manipulated by anyone who knows how to appeal to his need for praise and validation.

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Setting

The story takes place in a near-future world at the end of the 21st century. Military technology has advanced significantly, but it is not fully futuristic. Warfare has been transformed by human experimentation, creating a new class of soldiers known as Hounds—modified humans trained for brutal tasks regular soldiers can’t handle. These Hounds are mistreated, seen as less-than-human due to the extensive medical conditioning they’ve undergone. The Blood Moon Company, led by General Viper, is a ruthless military division specialising in these brutal operations. Viper’s soldiers, including Aaron, see the Hounds as tools, not comrades, using them for the most dangerous and inhumane missions. Aaron’s role as a Lieutenant places him in command over regular soldiers and Hounds alike, allowing him to indulge in his love for control and superiority.