character application info

basic info

Name: Celes Chere
Age: 18
Canon: Final Fantasy VI - After being sentenced to death, before meeting Locke
History: http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Celes_Chere

personality

Strengths: Though she can be cold, merciless, and absolutely capable on the battlefield, she has a strong conscience, and her objections to the Empire's methods, particularly Kefka's, are what resulted in Celes being branded as a traitor and sentenced to death.

Though she's slow to warm up to others, it isn't impossible. Most are offput by her brisk no-nonsense attitude, such as when she harshly rejects Edgar's attempts to flirt with her, but she's also gutsy, clever, and fearless. She allows herself to be kidnapped by Setzer, for example, and tricks him into helping their cause by using a two-headed coin. She was a remarkable general, talented and capable. Though the game doesn't state how old she was when she received this rank, she's eighteen when the game begins, and it implies she's served at the Emperor's side for quite some time. She likely became a general as early as 16 or 17 years of age.

Being clever will only get a person so far on the battlefield, however. Celes is downright ruthless sometimes when it comes to accomplishing her goals, and described as being 'cold as ice' in the way she bluntly rejects Edgar's advances. Though this can also be a flaw, she's managed to use it far more as a strength, so it's listed as such. Once she knows what needs to be done, she does it, and rarely hesitates.

Flaws: Celes tends to be emotionally closed off to most people save a precious few that have gained her trust, respect, and/or affection, such as Cid (the researcher who raised her), and Leo (the oldest of the three generals, and likely someone Celes looked up to as a model soldier). She has a strong sense of duty and loyalty, but she's not so dedicated to her position that she's blind to the moral implications of what the Empire is doing.

Because of her upbringing, Celes's interactions with anyone outside of the Imperial army was extremely limited, resulting in stunted social skills. She has a difficult time expressing her feelings to others, whether she's hurt (such as her perpetual silence after Locke questions her loyalty and tries to apologize), or if she cares deeply for someone (she never does tell Locke that she has feelings for him).

Though she's fairly thick-skinned and cool-tempered, she can become flustered with ridiculous ease, such as when it's suggested that she pose as an opera singer to lure Setzer to their side. And when she loses someone she cares for, it hits her hard -- if Cid dies from a diet of bad quality fish, Celes gives up all hope and throws herself off of a cliff in an attempt to commit suicide.

Miscellaneous: Celes seems to be proud of her ability to wield magic, and finds it easier to converse with others who hold the same gift. She's a little more friendly and less terse. Living independently as she has for so long, and more than capable of handling herself in multiple scenarios, Celes isn't accustomed to being protected. Those who do so with no expectation of anything in return are an absurdity to her, and this can hook her attention and affection in a way little else can.

game plans

Starting Faction: Warlord
Goals: Eventually Celes will defect, particularly if she's made to harm innocents. She has no problems conquering villages and fighting soldiers, as that's what she was doing around her canon point, and she's slightly sympathetic to the reason for the invasions. But she can't tolerate acts of extreme cruelty. If this results in punishment and imprisonment, so be it. I have no concrete plans, just a lot of possibilities. If she meets the right person that plays a Locke-like role in busting her out of Wulgrimm, she'll be a stalwart defender for the Empress.