Personality: Lon’qu is a man of few words. While he’s given more to dueling than discussion with anyone, he’s especially withdrawn towards women. This sort of phobia stemmed from a traumatic experience in his childhood that made him afraid of becoming close with another woman because of the death of his close friend Ke’ri when he was unable to protect her. The reasoning seems to be somewhat subconscious, as it manifests as an aversion to physical contact or proximity of any kind with females. While it is lessened somewhat in most of his female supports, generally whichever woman he marries is the exception to the rule. In general, Lon’qu is cold and blunt when spoken to, and oddly nonchalant about his profession, repeatedly referring to what he does as “stabbing people” with a straight face. Likely this is due to him having been familiar with the sword for a long time. From growing up as a scrappy youth in the slums to being Khan Basilio’s champion in the annual contest, Lon’qu has been a warrior almost his whole life. While his nature is generally deadly serious, he can be surprisingly pliant in certain situations. Despite being initially resistant, he agrees to play with Nowi in his support, and in fact continues to play “house” with her despite claiming to not enjoy it. Deep down, he does have a bit of a childish side, likely due to not having much of a normal childhood himself. When he plays with Nowi, he actually seems to get rather into it, not just playing along to make her happy. He also seems to regard Basilio very highly, seeing him as a role model and a goal to strive towards. This is underscored in his support with Gregor, as is the fact that Lon’qu is comparatively quite young and inexperienced. Upon learning that Gregor once matched blades with Basilio, he demands a duel , and when turned down, accuses Gregor of being a coward. Essentially it was the usual child’s counter, “what are you, chicken!?” in fancier words. In times like this, he gets incredibly stubborn and determined. Continuing with Gregor, the mercenary says he won’t fight anyone unless he’s being paid, Lon’qu comes back and pays him to give him the duel he wants. When Gregor exploits a loophole in the rules, Lon’qu gets upset and complains it was unfair. Again, a common argument with children. This isn’t usually particularly overt, though. Lon’qu’s normally serious demeanor usually disguises the fact that he is still a young man, probably still in his early 20s. He isn’t nearly as cold as he tries to make it seem, either. He gets nervous and embarrassed when he likes someone, claiming he doesn’t really know how to handle situations like that. Despite that claim, he can be rather dashing when he tries to be. Once he works up the courage to do something, he’ll see it thought to the end. Abilities: Given that he was Basilio’s champion for quite a long time, it’s plain that he’s a very accomplished swordsman. He is also noted as being the “deftest potato peeler,” so he’s as good with a knife as he is with a sword. Other: Lon’qu seems to be rather fond of bugs! Lissa teases him once about spending an entire afternoon catching butterflies, and affectionately equates stag beetles to “tiny swordsmen with twin blades.”
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In general, Lon’qu is cold and blunt when spoken to, and oddly nonchalant about his profession, repeatedly referring to what he does as “stabbing people” with a straight face. Likely this is due to him having been familiar with the sword for a long time. From growing up as a scrappy youth in the slums to being Khan Basilio’s champion in the annual contest, Lon’qu has been a warrior almost his whole life. While his nature is generally deadly serious, he can be surprisingly pliant in certain situations. Despite being initially resistant, he agrees to play with Nowi in his support, and in fact continues to play “house” with her despite claiming to not enjoy it.
Deep down, he does have a bit of a childish side, likely due to not having much of a normal childhood himself. When he plays with Nowi, he actually seems to get rather into it, not just playing along to make her happy. He also seems to regard Basilio very highly, seeing him as a role model and a goal to strive towards. This is underscored in his support with Gregor, as is the fact that Lon’qu is comparatively quite young and inexperienced. Upon learning that Gregor once matched blades with Basilio, he demands a duel , and when turned down, accuses Gregor of being a coward. Essentially it was the usual child’s counter, “what are you, chicken!?” in fancier words. In times like this, he gets incredibly stubborn and determined. Continuing with Gregor, the mercenary says he won’t fight anyone unless he’s being paid, Lon’qu comes back and pays him to give him the duel he wants. When Gregor exploits a loophole in the rules, Lon’qu gets upset and complains it was unfair. Again, a common argument with children. This isn’t usually particularly overt, though. Lon’qu’s normally serious demeanor usually disguises the fact that he is still a young man, probably still in his early 20s.
He isn’t nearly as cold as he tries to make it seem, either. He gets nervous and embarrassed when he likes someone, claiming he doesn’t really know how to handle situations like that. Despite that claim, he can be rather dashing when he tries to be. Once he works up the courage to do something, he’ll see it thought to the end.
Abilities: Given that he was Basilio’s champion for quite a long time, it’s plain that he’s a very accomplished swordsman. He is also noted as being the “deftest potato peeler,” so he’s as good with a knife as he is with a sword.
Other: Lon’qu seems to be rather fond of bugs! Lissa teases him once about spending an entire afternoon catching butterflies, and affectionately equates stag beetles to “tiny swordsmen with twin blades.”