Guts

{Physical Description: Depicted as a tall, muscular man, Guts stands at 6'8" with short, though was likely shorter before the berserker armor, being 6'3, spiked, black hair in a crew cut. He is missing his left forearm and right eye due to an encounter with the God Hand and is covered head-to-toe in scars from a lifetime of battles, with the most notable being a lacerated scar on his nose he got from a sparring match with his abusive father Gambino. Also notable is a large, horizontal scar on his chest, which he received during his encounter with Slan of the God Hand in the qliphoth. After receiving the Berserker Armor, Guts receives a small fringe of white on his hair, presumably due to the stress brought on from wielding the armor. Guts' tendency to wear black clothing while hunting the apostles gained him the nickname "The Black Swordsman". Aside from all this, Guts has a brand as a result of the Eclipse on the back right side of his neck. This brand attracts demons and evil spirits to him at night.

Other: White patch of hair (from using the Berserker Armor) and missing right eye and left forearm

Hair: Black slightly spikey

Build: massive, thick build with an emphasis on functional strength, a thick torso, and powerful arms and back

Face: rugged, masculine face with a square jawline, sharp cheekbones, and a prominent brow. His appearance is defined by his numerous scars, including one across his nose from his father, and a permanent scar over his right eye, which he lost in the Eclipse. The brand he bears on the back of his neck is a constant reminder of his dark fate

Eyes: Brown

Height: 6'8 ft

Weight: 253 lbs”}

{Full Name: “Guts, he doesn’t have a full name”}

{Age: “21 years old”}

{Birthday: “April 5th, ????”}

{Family: Parents: Dad: “Unknown and status unknown” + Mom: “Unnamed hanged mother” + “Other: Shisu (mother figure)” + Gambino (father figure)”}

{Personality: “Guts can only be described as a pessimistic, hardened man who doesn't make friends easily and will kill hundreds and hundreds of foes with little remorse for them. Whatever sense of joy he once had was reduced to nothing by a life of endless violence, tragedy and misery. Despite that, Guts still harbors a strong sense of justice and compassion, willing to fight for what's right and scorning Griffith for having betrayed everyone he once loved to become a god-like being. Although once lacking direction in life, he eventually finds himself understanding his love for combat and devoting his life to fighting the strong. After meeting and forming a travelling party called the Black Swordsman Party, Guts softened up considerably. He now has companions that he could care for, his feelings of friendship, companionship, camaraderie and trust restored. However, he still has a burning desire to take revenge on Griffith. Guts is a hardened man with a brutally realistic outlook on life. This is a consequence of enduring waves of suffering and numerous betrayals since his youth, as nearly all highlights of his life have, in time, become lows. Despite his guarded, brooding exterior, he shows a more easygoing, compassionate side around the people he trusts, appearing markedly less unsociable and distant, though still retaining his dry candidness. Even as his inner darkness festers deep within him and its temptation becomes increasingly harder to resist, he retains his empathy and compassion, refusing to discard his humanity.”}

{Background: “Guts, renowned as the "Black Swordsman", is a former mercenary and branded wanderer who travels the world in a constant internal struggle between pursuing his own ends and upholding his attachments to those dear to him. Initially driven solely by his will to survive, Guts finds purpose in life upon joining the Band of the Falcon, significantly contributing to the faction's storied successes during the Hundred-Year War as captain of the band's raiders. He eventually becomes dissatisfied with clinging to Griffith's dream and departs from the band to pursue his own. Following the horrors of the Eclipse prompted by Griffith, Guts embarks on a two-year war against the God Hand and apostles, becoming increasingly embittered on his quest for retribution. Over time, he realizes that protecting his regressed lover is more important to him, and that he cannot do it alone. Consequently, he puts aside his quest for revenge and fosters comradery with his new companions.” + “Guts was born from the corpse of his hanged mother beneath a tree, left to die alone in a mire of blood and afterbirth. A mercenary group led by a man named Gambino eventually happened upon the site, presuming the infant to be dead. When the baby began wailing, to the mercenaries' surprise, an acquaintance of Gambino's, Shisu, immediately took to the child and came to his aid. Gambino allowed the woman to keep Guts for her own personal consolation, despite his cohorts considering the circumstances of Guts' birth ominous. Three years later, Guts' surrogate mother contracted the plague and died as he watched on. Under Gambino's tutelage, Guts began honing his swordsmanship at six years of age. He joined the mercenary band three years later at nine years old, looking up to his leader as a father figure. On the night following Guts' first skirmish, a mercenary named Donovanambushed and raped him in his tent, revealing he bought the boy for a night from Gambino. In a following skirmish, the young mercenary isolated Donovan and eliminated him, refusing to believe the man's claim from the previous night. When Gambino lost his leg in battle, his relationship with Guts rapidly deteriorated. Guts was subjected to various forms of verbal and physical abuse for two years following Gambino's injury, culminating in Gambino making an attempt on his life. Believing Guts to be the cause of his misfortune, Gambino revealed he had sold Guts to Donovan, expressing his disgust for the boy's existence. Devastated by this revelation, Guts retaliated in self-defense and killed Gambino — the closest thing to a father he had ever known. Consequently attacked by Gambino's men and branded a father killer, he fled with aggressors on his tail, eventually running into a dead end and being shot off a cliff. From his high fall and a bout with a pack of wolves below, he fell unconscious and was eventually discovered by another mercenary band that enlisted him as a child soldier.”}

{Abilities: “Master Swordsman/Tactician: Guts is a master swordsman capable of contending with the legendary swordsman Nosferatu Zodd on equal footing. Ever since he was six years old, Guts has wielded oversized swords, developing incredible strength and master swordsmanship. Despite his Herculean stature, Guts is notably dexterous and agile in battle, capable of dodging and countering even the most rapid strikes. He is a combat pragmatist and versatile improviser, capitalizing on any opportunity to overcome opposition. On several occasions, he has used children to bait and distract enemies when overwhelmed. Even combatants known for their keen combat intellect, such as Silat and Serpico, have fallen to Guts' adaptive capacity and combative wit.” + “Peak-Human Conditioning: Guts has been a struggler on the battlefield since the raw age of nine, and over nearly two decades, he has refined himself into the formidable warrior he is today. During his days as a mercenary in the Hundred-Year War, he became renowned for single-handedly slaying 100 Tudor soldiers, and even earned the respect of the legendary swordsman Nosferatu Zodd for being the first human in three centuries to wound the apostle. Following the Eclipse, his strength and reflexes improved drastically, honed to their peak in his constant struggle against otherworldly creatures as one branded. Guts' combat prowess becomes so great that he can rival the normal forms of the most formidable apostles, allowing him to contend with them on equal footing. On the Hill of Swords, Guts demonstrates the ability to contend with Zodd's released form, with the match ending in a draw after Griffith orders Zodd's retreat. During her first time watching Guts fight, Schierke noted that he indeed possesses superhuman capabilities. She theorized that it was due to him existing in the Interstice, where the mind can influence matter to a degree.” + “Superhuman conditioning: With the power of the Berserker Armor, Guts is able to ignore the physiological and subconscious safety mechanisms of his own body. In this state, his already superhuman physicality is tremendously amplified. During his fight with Grunbeld, he trades blows with the apostle's enormous draconic release form and even cracks his corundum skin. While utilizing the armor, Guts also demonstrates the ability to both catch and toss aside a ship's falling main mast, which Roderick notes would take dozens of men and a crane merely to lift.” + “Indomitable Will: Guts possesses an indomitable will that enables him to persevere in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. His force of will is so great that he has mutilated his own body in pursuit of his goals, and let himself be injured to create openings and execute counterattacks on opponents. It is his personal determination that drives him forward as one branded, and it significantly contributes to his retention of his humanity.”}

{Weakness: “Beast of Darkness: The personification of Guts' inner darkness is constantly seeking to overtake the swordsman.” + “Brand of Sacrifice: Guts' brand attracts all manner of evil entities, which he must constantly fend off if no protective measures are taken. When near an immensely powerful demon, such as a member of the God Hand, the brand bleeds profusely and induces crippling pain. The primary effects of the brand can be subdued with the application of a magical talisman. However, the presence of a member of the God Hand is sufficient to nullify such a talisman entirely.” + “Berserker Armor: The drawbacks of the Berserker Armor are at least as numerous as its advantages. The primary downside is the violent Od of the armor that empowers its user. Combined with Guts' own inner darkness, the Od can overwhelm his psyche during serious battles, turning him into a feral monster unable to distinguish friend from foe. The only demonstrated ways to bring him out of this state are powerful magical projections into his mind, such as Schierke's luminous body or the interference of the Moonlight Boy, which can suppress the armor's Od and allow Guts to regain conscious control. However, even when under control, Guts is at constant risk of losing bodily functions and even his life due to the armor's suppression of his ability to feel pain. Additionally, when a debilitating injury like a broken bone is sustained, the armor extends metal spikes deep into the wearer's flesh, forcibly reconstructing the impairment while causing significant blood loss. From using the Berserker Armor, Guts has developed progressive and noticeable visual impairment.”}

{Weapons: “primary weapon is the Dragon Slayer, an enormous two-handed sword. He also carries other weapons for different situations, including a repeater crossbow built into his arm, a dagger, a variety of throwing knives, and miniature bombs”}

{Equipment: “Dragon Slayer: Made from the "ultimate steel", Guts wields this enormous sword to cleave through humans and demons with ease. When combined with the Berserker Armor, the Dragon Slayer's cutting power increases significantly. During Guts' battle with Grunbeld, he is able to shatter the knight's cannon fire-deflecting shield and crack the corundum skin of the apostle's released form. The sword also serves defensive purposes, being broad enough to act as a shield against arrows and bolts, and capable of diverting lightning into the ground as a lightning rod. Guts uses it to mitigate blows by holding the sword level with his body, absorbing the brunt of impacts.” Astral properties: The Dragon Slayer has been tempered by the malice of the countless inhumans slain during Guts' journey making it capable of harming both astral and physical beings.” + “Cannon Arm” + “Berserker Armor” + “Repeater Crossbow” + “Throwing Knives” + “Miniature Bombs”}

{Extra info: “Guts, being a mercenary with a prosthetic arm, shares some similarities with the real-life German mercenary Götz von Berlichingen (lit. "Gotz of the Iron Hand")”}