Aries
Username: Aries. Known as Cinder Knight Aries.Gender: Male
Species: Ram Beastkin
Age: 21
The Physical
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 155 lbs
Hair Color: Gold
Eye Color: Lavender
Distinguishing Features: His red armor has a downright iconic aesthetic. The flamboyant coat of arms proceeds his reputation.
Physical Description:
Among beastkin, Aries suffers from the curse of rpg sexual dimorphism. It's not unusual for some players to forgo animal heads to become cute catgirls or boys, though it's certainly a choice. Aries seems to be one of these players, appearing mostly human with ram assets slapped onto various parts of his body. He has all the trappings of a ram, including curved horns, floppy ears, a tail, and slit pupils. Overall, he has androgenously good looks, built somewhere between a warrior babe and a bishōnen boy with long golden hair to match.
Strangely, Aries expresses embarrassment - even shame - for the way he looks, even though he's the one who chose the avatar. He seems much more comfortable wearing his armor. With its bright red scales and many spikes, it (and by extension he) sticks out like a sore thumb. Since his horns won't fit inside a helmet, Aries wears a small mask over his eyes. It helps him get more into character to brave the trials of Aincrad.
Under The Hood
Personality:
Aries plays up his Cinder Knight persona with exaggerated chivalry, grandeur, and reckless bravery. He loves to play knight-in-shinning armor, from heroically swooping into danger, to simping over fair damsels. He's an incorrigible flirt, even while he professes his love for a player known as the Twilight Saint. She is a mysterious figure played by his long-time friend who has gone missing. He claims to be on a quest to reunite with her, or at the very least, discover her fate after being imprisoned in the game.
Even if his flamboyance rubs some players the wrong way, NPC certainly enjoy his act. Most find him incredibly charming, completely unaware of how capricious he can be. He wallows in their validation, especially when he is able to play the hero. He throws himself into quests, to an unhealthy degree. Many players do the same hoping to become powerful enough to escape the game or at least survive it. Aries' enthusiasm speaks to genuine enjoyment of his situation, and a death wish. Not to mention he's a little too into setting things on fire. The heroic brain rot has clearly seeped in, but who knows if it's denial, an elaborate coping mechanism, or from full-heartedly embracing his fate.
Goals: Be reunited with his online lady-love, the Twilight Saint, or discover the fate of her user.
Fears: To learn something tragic has befallen his beloved online friend.