• For the longest time, the Coalition of the Condemned lived on an isolated island. After a tsunami came and rampage across their home, one of Azrael’s earliest lessons was learning to adapt. The homes were his biggest teachers. With limited resources, each home is crafted differently. Some are makeshift tiki huts whereas others live in luxurious, log homes. Each fit with the personalities of their owners and the chaotic nature of their setting has created a sense of expression that could be consider chaotic and unorganized. As a result, change is a welcome addition in his life, and he will master adapting quickly to his surroundings. On top of that, his observant nature also means he can sense shifts in others’ behavior and will learn how to adjust to those situations as well. 

• Originality and being practical is another core lesson that Azrael has learned. To most, the plants that live in the surrounding area are just that: plants. Some can recognize their medical and food properties, but other than that, the plants remain. However, in the Condemned, the plants burst to life with color even if it does not seem obvious at first. Aside from medical and food purposes, they are often used as dyes and there are various ways that these plants reveal their multi-hue properties. Life is stranger than fiction but those that are willing to be bold, original, and practical can find creative ways to experiment, create new styles, and put them into action. Azrael is a curious being and this aid well with these traits.

• The hostile lands have also shaped Azrael. From the inhabitable caves to the ravine, the island has changed. Despite this, Azrael has developed a sense of adventure and curiosity about the world around him. How could something like this happen to a once peaceful land? It showed him that the world is not as one note as he used to believe. Some were even willing to adventure into danger despite knowing the risk. They wanted their possessions back. Some lost their lives, but others manage to help clear out some of the caves. Death did not have as much of an impact for him. It was not that he did not feel any empathy for the members that did perish. However, he did not know these members well and some he was not even aware of their existence. Besides, he focused on the success stories. The ones that did get their items back. The ones that did clear out the caves. Sometimes, the stories told of these little adventures created a thrill within him. This thrill is still a small flame as there is a degree of caution. However, as the world opens to him, it will soon engulf him, and he will not wish to hold back. He will even be reckless to achieve his goals. After all, the Condemned do whatever it takes.

• The unpredictable nature of the Condemned or at least to Azrael makes him open to social interactions. He thrives the most when he talks to others as he can form meaningful bonds and satisfied his curious nature. Sometimes, he can be awarded with gossip, which makes for a welcome conversion piece to others. Excitement is not a common language to him. In fact, Azrael is an expressive creature and therefore, it is common for him to be expressive in his speech and physical movements. From repeating a phrase (ex. “Hi! Hi! Hi!), skipping around to different topics, and speaking to himself out loud midsentence, it can be a bit much to contain him. It does not help when he seems to have trouble holding still. He often becomes the most excited when he meets unusual folks or hears something interesting. It would seem like this high energy and curiosity would make him useful in tasks, but Azrael is one that likes to be on the move and therefore, can become easily bored with tasks that does not entertain him.

• Loyalty has been a core trait passed down to him. Unbeknownst to him, his loyalty can be fickle like his mother’s but in a different sense. His loyalty can first be divided into two absolutes and that is his family and the Condemned. He has a lot of blind pride and willing to go down ship with them even if his loved ones are in the wrong. His loyalties can even push him to have sparks of determination and recklessness. However, Azrael can look beyond the borders as well. It is here where he dances between an odd line about loyalties like his mother. Unlike her, his reasoning is not pain, distrust, distance, or anything of that sort. He is naïve, young, and inexperienced. Therefore, the dragon’s judgement on someone is based on if he likes you. It doesn’t help that he can have certain bias towards certain groups like eccentric and odd folks. For the most part, however, it does not matter who you are, your profession, or history. If one has done something that pleases him, he will likely wish to continue forth with the relationship. Because of his simple-minded view, he can be unpredictable in the sense that it is not clear how he will react. Two beings could do the same action, but he will choose to praise and admire one because they help him but condemn the other because he views their action as wrong making him quite the hypocrite. Therefore, when it comes to his two default loyalties, things can become complicated if Azrael’s view clashes with his family and/or the Condemned.

• A layer of darkness is present with Azrael. He is not evil, but he can reflect his environment with dark humor or words. It is due to his starry-eyed nature. He admires those around him, especially his mother. He has learned to mimic some of the dark nature of his group and thus, he has visions of fantasies and ideals of how he should behave to become the best Condemned member ever. It is also for this reason that the child often present himself with a cocky, sassy bravado and speaks down to his enemies. It is common for him to boost his ego and present his group in an untouchable light. His love for battle seems to be influenced from this vision and as a result, the child shows his thrill with smirks, smiles, and a joyful laugh. Despite this, Azrael has not touched the reality of battle and thus, he sees it as a game. He has not learned strategy or true combat and therefore, the dragon favors showy and overexaggerated attacks and will occasionally name some of them to add to that coolness factor. As emotional and in denial he can be when he fails, the persistence of his group is still present and therefore, he will return for rematches, but he is also not afraid to try and summon his mother or a trusted member to strike fear into the one that embarrassed him. Overall, Azrael desires to be a mini version of his role models and as such, will strive to achieve that image.

• Pride is the tongue he has learned. There are various reasons why Azrael is prideful. There is his family and group, which he believes is the best around. There is the fact he is a dragon and to some degree, how odd he looks. There are the visions of his goals to becoming the best Condemned member and therefore, he takes pride in his ideal image. Whatever the case, Azrael wishes to defend that pride even it means he turns into a little spitfire. Criticism is a painful blow, and his sensitive nature shines through in a rollercoaster of emotions, which adds on to his embarrassment. It is common for him to shut down or avoid conflict as he does not wish to take responsibility for his actions. Doing so would mean he must admit failure and with his perfectionist attitude, it is an unacceptable reality. He is even willing to lie, no matter how predictable it is, or make excuses to downplay the situation. At times, he will even rush through a false apology just so he can leave the uncomfortable situation faster. Sometimes, his impatience and risk-prone nature will cause him to take unnecessary risk for the sole purpose of proving his worth and point. While not impossible for him to admit fault, it is like pulling teeth for him to do so.

• The Code of the Condemned is one of the core foundations of this land. It is the rules, and it is wise to not forget them. It creates one singular message: know your place. It states that the Kingpin’s rule is law and should not be questioned. In some ways, it could be seen that Stryker is the optimistic, maddened savior of their land so why question him if he can reform the Condemned into becoming something more than a lost cause. It states that an Espionage should be wary about not appearing suspicious or do anything suspicious otherwise it is lights out. Even Newcomers should be fearful about not appearing or being a suspicious threat. There appears to be no reason or comfort to plead your innocence. If the group believes you are untrustworthy, even being exiled brings no comfort to your demise. For others, it is a simple walk of life. For Azrael, it has forced him to wear a mask. The Condemned is his home. It is what he knows. He walks in the shadows as a peacemaker. He is not a typical peacemaker. He doesn’t go around and tell others that they shouldn’t fight or speak other preachy ideals. He just keeps his mouth shut often about his true opinions opting to go along with the common tongue and actions that the others use to fit in. It makes getting to know the real him hard, but it also makes him ripe for manipulation. He wants to prove his worth and be accepted so he will do whatever it takes to have a home here in the Condemned. Despite this, a mask is not a guaranteed protection. There are cracks and those cracks often reveal themselves through secretive methods and reveal who he is deep down. Azrael just needs to see these cracks himself.