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Profile
Username: Foyle
Real name: Akira Miyamoto
Age: 65
Country: Japan
Gender: Male
Height: 5'-10"

Background:

Though not completely oblivious to the nuances and practicalities of technology,  his skills had certainly waned in the leadup to retirement.  Two more years and he could finally pull the plug.  His granddaughter told him it would be "fun".  That was all Akira knew before she'd thrust a headset over his eyes, toggled various devices and inputs, then flipped the switch that would alter his fate in a manner he never could have expected.  3D movies were nothing new, but this was a leap beyond anything he'd ever encountered before.  Initially drawn in by the sheer beauty and detail of Aincrad as an artificial world, he was still rather lost when Kayaba's reveal shattered so many innocent lives.  It took others to explain to him the significance, and, in the chaos, he'd never even managed to find his grandchild - didn't know her username or identity.  Would he recognize her face as an anime character, even if he saw it?  She could be anyone, including any of the growing number of names on the damnable monument looming over the Town of Beginnings.

When everyone's avatars were stripped and true appearances revealed, Akira was stricken by the disparity in ages.  He was surrounded by children, and felt completely out of his element.  Thirty years as a security guard in the dockyards of Nagoya had hardly prepared him for any of it.  The last few had been spent in logistics after his back and hands could no longer handle the strain of more physical roles.  At least the math had kept his wits sharp and provided some basis by which to decipher the system that suddenly governed his entire existence.  With effort, he learned to crawl again, then walk and run.  Soon, he was doing the same for others.  Through it all, he remained out of his element and struggled to find a place to belong.  

Virtues

Calming Influence - Age has its privileges.  Where Aincrad has no shortages of hotheads and goofy, impulsive brats who haven't figured out that they left their hormones behind in the real world, Akira carries the benefits of a life already lived.  Portraying confidence in the face of adversity comes naturally once you've busted up a few dozen arm shipments from the Yakuza, especially after some of them went wrong.  
Heart of Gold - Accustomed to dealing with rough and rugged personalities on a regular basis, Akira still managed to remain one of the good guys.  Where people had gotten in over their heads, he would set them up for a fresh start.  He'd gotten into a fair share of trouble in his youth, and so tends to be more sympathetic towards the plight of the downtrodden.  If a situation provides an opportunity to help people out, he will usually take it.
Trustworthy - Loose lips sink ships - even in port.  You don't last long in security if you don't know how and when to keep your mouth shut.  Looking out for others also helps them want to look out for you.  These were lessons learned early and well.  Akira's quiet demeanor makes him unassuming, but his actions often speak volumes.  When stuff hits the proverbial fan, he's the man you want watching your back. 

Flaws

Reserved - He doesn't know the lingo and doesn't want to learn it.  Kids these days have no respect and tend to blather on about the most inane of things.  He's already reared his own and isn't interested in being a dad again, even if people see him that way.  Most often, he deals with it all by ignoring it, keeping himself away from most social scenes.
Dutiful - Japanese society drilled discipline into the core of Akira's work ethic early on, and it never quit.  Considered to be part of the old guard, even by his his few remaining peers, the man is a staunch traditionalist at heart.  Once his word is given, he'll follow through on his promises, including when he probably shouldn't.  Some think he's just stubbornly samurai in his nature.  Others say he just read too many epics and light novels when he was a kid, back when the dinosaurs still roamed. 
Follower - Akira never wanted to be in charge, and actively avoided such ambitions. Taking orders suits him far better than giving them. The pressures of leadership always got to him and keep him contentedly in the background.  He will actively step back from engagements, if it keeps him out of the limelight. 

Skills:
SP: 1/5

Weapon Skill (Straight Sword) - R1

Inventory:

Set D | Support Package

(3x) Starter Healing Potions (Heals 50 HP)
2,000 Col 
25 Materials

Equipment

[Insert Equipment here.]
Consumables

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Edited March 11 by Foyle

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