Character Profile: Sean Donovan

By Xanxa Symanah

 

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Name: Sean Theobald Donovan (AKA Yevgraf Veretenniki)

Origin: Malvanian

Appearance: Tall and thin. Pale skin and grey eyes. Shoulder length white hair, often tied back or covered by a hood. Prefers wearing priestly robes but is a master of disguise.

Personality: Stoical and logical. Can seem aloof and cold. Devious mind with a cruel streak. Tormented soul with a secret longing to be loved and accepted.

Family: The illustrious Donovan family, founders of the renowned Donovan Institute. Later, he marries Sheraleen Mulvaney.

Abilities: Agile mind. Trained psychologist. Has in-depth knowledge of chemistry and alchemy.

Strengths: Physically strong with good martial arts and weapons skills. Excellent at reading people and predicting their reactions. Skilled at escapology. After acquiring his Vjeladiyaan serpent symbiont, all his abilities increase.

Weaknesses: Holds grudges and has a tendency to act upon them. Finds it difficult to connect on an emotional level.

Likes: Psychology, history, law, politics, chemistry, alchemy, fishing, walking on the beach and meditating.

Dislikes: The Cyad Confederacy, authority figures, noisy gatherings, anyone who threatens or harms those he cares about.

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