Name: Rein Silvers Age: 21 Sex: Male *B-day: July 17th UC 0067 *Place of Birth: Side 6 *Parents: Leon Silvers, Delta Silvers *Nationality: Irish/American *Speciality: Persistence *Hobbies: Reading, photography *Likes: small groups,old books,cameras *Dislikes: being alone, people without a sense of humor *Favorite Food: Apples *Least Favorite Food: Corn *Favorite Music: Rock *Favorite Sport: Baseball *Most Valuable Possession: An "old" pre-UC camera *Level of Education: High school, military academy on Axis *Seiyuu/Voice Actor: Wataru Takagi *Distinctive character quote: "Tch. Trying something as obvious as that? I see right through it, ya know." Physical Stats Height: 5'11 Weight: 147 Eyes: green Hair: blonde APPEARANCE: Rein is a fairly average young adult with light skin and a slim build with a bit of muscle showing, due mainly to jogging, training,and his seeming inability to pass up a baseball game, despite the fact that for he seems to have no talent for it. His hair is presently his natural color of blonde, although he's been known to dye it occasionally, simply to try something different, a trait he knows throws other people off (and seems to be his main drive for doing it.) Rein's eyes seem to always be reflective of his current mood, sparking with mischief when planning something, and piercing when studying a subject intently. PERSONALITY: Rein has an air of optimism about him that many people confuse with youthful naivety, In reality, Rein understands very well that things rarely work out perfectly, but likes to think that with enough hard work, they can. This reflects his personal outlook on life very well, making him seem energetic and often the one to try and convince people to look on the brighter side of things. At the same time, Rein is capable of becoming deadly serious at a moments notice, especially when the situation calls for it, and focusing more on his surroundings, often noticing things other people look, important or otherwise. To some, this comes off as rather nosey, while Rein considers it a talent and doesn't hesitate to show it off if he feels the need to. BACKGROUND: Rein's family lived on Side 6 during the One Year War. While the colonies assumed a stance of neutrality, Rein's father was a spacenoid, as well as a hard-line Zeon sympathizer. Due to his vocalness towards his beliefs and general unpleasent personality, Leon came into conflict with many citizens of the colony, including his own wife, tired of the unwanted attention brought by Leon's constant criticism of the Side's policy and urging for the colonies to fall in behind Zeon. A few months into the war, Leon moved his family to Axis, despite their protests, where he had accepted a job. When Axis became a Zeonic refuge and left for Mars, the Silvers stayed. During this time, Rein's parents seperated, leaving him with his father. Rein spent most the days reading or playing with some of the local children, and despite his distaste for his father's rhetoric, his surroundings and his own reading habits lead to his own eventual belief in Zeon, although he still felt disconnected from the Zabi family's goals and means of carrying about their war. When Axis began preparing for its own war, Rein entered the military academy, convinced that Haman wouldn't make the same mistakes as the Zabis. He has only recently graduated with high marks, despite his occasional i bouts of insubordinations. Despite his father's attempts to fix things, Rein has completely fallen out with him, now only regularly communicating with his mother. SPECIAL ABILITIES OR SKILLS: Rein's ability to watch almost everything with an obsessive kind of carefulness makes him an ideal scout. In combat, he watches his opponent, trying to study them and get a handle on his or her style and making decisions based on that (melee for a Mobile Suit with long range power, keeping his distance from a melee model, etc). However, Rein feels most comfortable with mid-ranged combat and rifles, his long range and melee skills a bit lacking. ITEMS OF NOTE: Rein keeps a journal in his quarters that he writes in at least once a week, sometimes taking pictures and placing them inside. He sometimes ponders releasing it as a book after the war is over, although he doubts his life would really be any more interesting than the average soldier. GOALS: Rein genuinely wants to help Neo Zeon win the conflict, although he isn't quite sure where he wants to go with his life after that. He hasn't ruled out trying to become a writer, though at times he lacks confidence in his ability. WEAKNESSES: Rein is very judgemental, often finding small details to get angry over and then even angier after realizing that no one else feels the same way. He has a habit of carrying grudges over a long period of time, ranging from the minor and harmless to the live-long.