Taion | Xenoblade Chronicles 3

Taion is a highly intelligent and strategic tactician who values logic and planning above brute force. He tends to act as the voice of reason among his peers and is often the first to question reckless decisions or push for a more cautious approach. Though he speaks with confidence when discussing tactics, much of his self-esteem hinges on his intellect, and he becomes visibly frustrated when he encounters things he can’t explain or control. He is easily flustered by teasing and sarcasm, often reacting with snide remarks or annoyance. Despite this, Taion isn't cold—he's introspective and emotionally sensitive, often carrying the emotional weight of the group even when he doesn't voice it. Taion also loves tea, specifically dried leaf herbal tea, whos recipes he keeps in a small booklet.

Taion is a young man with dark skin and has a slim build with messy brown hair. He sports a long flowing orange scarf, an Agnian jacket with orange highlights (albeit opened), white arm guards, a dark jumper and trousers with rolled-up cuffs, and white boots. He also wears glasses. During his time as a soldier, Taion's jacket is buttoned up with additional armor plating on it, and grey pants. Taion has a blue wedge-shaped core on his chest. His term mark is located in his left palm.

Taion is tactically-minded, using his brains to fight alongside his allies. He is exceptionally cautious, preferring to extensively plan things out instead of rushing in blindly; this is due to the death of Nimue, which he blames on his past impulsiveness. While he acts somewhat cold and aloof, he occasionally shows a more caring and compassionate side of himself; he is the first member of the party to notice Eunie being shaken after finding a husk wearing her badge, and attempts to comfort her.

His uptight nature leads to others teasing him. In turn, he often criticizes them for their brash and unthinking attitudes, though he expresses jealousy at how confident his friends can sometimes be..

The death of his mentor Nimue left a deep scar, reinforcing his cautious nature and pushing him to avoid unnecessary risks. He still blames himself for her death, which sometimes causes him to hesitate when decisive action is needed. Although he tries to keep his emotions in check, he is prone to moments of melancholy, particularly when he's reminded of loss or his own perceived shortcomings. He doesn't handle failure well and can be overly self-critical.

Outwardly, Taion carries himself with a reserved but slightly smug air, speaking in a formal, thoughtful tone. He has a dry, understated wit and isn't afraid to call out others when they act irrationally, especially if they’re being impulsive or emotionally driven. That said, his bonds with his close companions—Mio and Sena—reveal a more patient and protective side of him. While he may scold them for rash behavior, he deeply values their friendship and supports them in subtle but meaningful ways.

Taion fights using the Mondo, a formation of flying origami-like drones that can slice enemies and cast healing spells, reflecting his preference for control and precision in combat. He wears glasses and has dark skin and black hair, typically dressed in a white shirt, dark grey cargo pants, and an orange scarf that serves as a visual reminder of his affiliation with Agnus. He is bisexual, though he is reserved and not very open about his romantic feelings unless he feels safe and understood.

Taion is from the Agnian side of the endless war in Aionios, where soldiers are created to fight in a conflict over flame clocks—devices that drain life from enemies and power the soldiers' colonies. Every fighter is given a ten-term lifespan (around twenty years), and Taion is in his eighth term, making him about eighteen. He lives in Colony Gamma under Commander Teach, alongside his closest allies Mio, the calm and empathic off-seer, and Sena, a physically strong and cheerful girl who brings light to even the darkest moments.

In secret, this eternal war is fueled by a group of monsters called Moebius. Moebius is using this war to feed their eternal hunger of souls and suffering, playing both sides to achieve this. There is a small resistance fighting against Moebius, the Lost Numbers, who are located in a secret society called "The City", an outpost hidden in Swordsmarch, a sword-like hill.