Vergil
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Kim said:The character write-up is pretty solid, although, I agree that the night terrors and the psychosis seem to be a flaw intended to balance him out.
Many of the male characters in the setting are powerful men but I haven't seen a character with a need to take medication outside of a drug addition. I would almost think that having a berserker in powered armor again might be entertaining.
I do think that exploring the exploring a psychologically imbalanced character would be interesting to write, although, partially frustrating to interact with. Perhaps, he has centered himself through his discipline and training so that he has control for these instabilities except when faced with certain triggers that erode his control?
I have seen characters work through nightmares and interpersonal problems before but I have always found it more interesting when the character goes through those motions in roleplay. I think having a character on the brink of snapping that could be pushed or pulled in either direction gives you as a player and writer more room to explore and write.
Having that darkness lingering under the surface kept in check by discipline just seems more interesting to me. =)
He is missing an occupation. What did he join the Star Army to do for work? With his background, I would almost suggest infantry or military police.