Claude tends to wear clothing that give him room to move. His attire will always contain sashes, as that is a part of his culture. Almyran is inspired by Persian and Turkish culture and attire. Colors he tends to use are golds, reds, greens, and other earthy hues. His eyes are green in color and tend to have a sharp look to them by default. Khalid keeps his hair stylishly slicked back, though he's decided to redo his braid with a bead at the end. His overall design is to resemble Persian Achaemenid archers.
Usually people are quick to dismiss Claude. He seems to be laid back and easy going and can come across as someone that is just out to create a little trouble. However, it's also obvious that he has something going on behind his gaze. Something about him puts people on guard.
BACKGROUND
PERSONALITY
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objective. intelligent. idealist.
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diligent. charming. cunning.
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deceptive. opportunistic. guarded.
Claude has a blend of traits as a person. He is pragmatic, strategic, and even idealistic. His primary desire is to break down cultural walls and build a more accepting world, due to his own status of being mixed blood. That being said, he tends to care about others while also keeping himself at a distance. He avoids giving away anything about himself that he doesn't want to while also trying to figure out everyone else around him. Claude, or Khalid, is a man that many people can't quite figure out.
HISTORY
Khalid is the youngest son born to the King of Almyra. His mother is from Fodlan. This put him in a tight spot, since the two countries are not on the best of terms. Khalid has head to deal with a lot of racism and discrimination; even assassination attempts from his many siblings. Eventually, he goes to the land of his mother's birth and lives with his grandfather. There he adopts the name "Claude von Riegan" so that he can start to work towards his goals and motivations.
Several years later, he enrolls in the Officer's Academy at Garreg Mach Monastery, where the events of the game take place. As he is from Verdant Wind, Byleth chooses the Golden Deer to become a professor for. One thing leads to another and then: war. The Empire strikes out at the Church of Seiros and Claude remains in Fodlan after his grandfather dies, maintaining the Alliance as the Archduke until the war ends...
Abilities and Skills
minor crest of riegan.
Inherited power from his mother's side of the family. Each Crest has its own unique abilities that manifest themselves in different ways. His crest has restorative and regenerative capabilities. It heals as well as enables the use of Relic Weapons without any detrimental effects. He can wield Failnaight, the Hero's Relic, to its full potential.
poisoner.
Khalid crafts different kinds of poisons. This means he has a basic understanding of botany and some potion making experience. Most of his poisons are not lethal in nature, though he would definitely craft one if needed. For the most part, he is satisfied if he can create experiences in which his opponent will have to deal with a stomach ache. Khalid has been known to forget to label his vials.
poison resistance.
Growing up, there had been numerous attempts on his life. Khalid has grown up with a slight bit of paranoia. This led him to start ingesting poisons - as his Crest would heal him - to build up immunity. It's much more difficult to kill him if poisons are ineffective or only make him ill for a few days.
weapon proficiencies.
Khalid had been trained by the "war hero" Nader the Undefeated in Almyra. As such he has competencies in axes, swords, and bows. Bows are where he excels at with swords being a close second. Additionally, Khalid can use a dagger. He carries one on his person at all times.
skill proficiencies.
Almyrans are known for their ability to ride and do battle on horses and wyverns. Khalid has proficiencies in both riding and flying as a result. His unique class is Barbarossa, which is a wyvern mounted warrior. It's a right of passage for most warriors in Almyra.
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