Eiko Horst

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Eiko is a Human Fighter played by Anna Banana.

### Personality

Things Eiko likes: Small fluffy creatures, his family, honesty, swords, Günther, woods, forests, stories, books, kindness, pears, soup, rivers, the sky, cats, music, when powerful people are humble, blue, Carsta, hearing about people’s lives, listening, warm fires, hearths, stars, lists, sincerity

Things Eiko dislikes: Sadism, hunger for power, brutality, caves, people mistreating their swords, hypocrisy, dishonesty (duh), anger, disappointing Günther, mind control, magic, killing, shellfish, getting wet, dancing, standing out, exuberant clothing, talking

## Relationships

### Klaus

Until recently, Eiko thought that Klaus was the only sane person in the Inquisition.

When he joined the party, Klaus was a glorious ray of sunshine and quickly secured Eiko's trust with his charm, warmth and displays of empathy. Plus, he seemed willing to actually act on this and stand up for people like Gila.

However, Klaus never answered Eiko's question about whether he would have chosen to join the Inquisition if he was truly free. Although Eiko understands this reluctance to speak about something so potentially painful, it reminds him of how much of an outsider he is in this group and that he's got to look out for himself if he wants to survive. Plus, he's starting to get a bit tired of all the secrets floating around.

Eiko's not exactly jealous of Klaus and Klemens' relationship but... OKAY, EIKO IS TOTALLY JEALOUS OF KLAUS AND KLEMENS' RELATIONSHIP AND I HATE IT. He will not admit this to himself, though. It's an unfamiliar feeling.

Eiko doesn't know why Klaus forgave Klemens after The Baby Murder Incident and his faith in Klaus' judgement is wavering (though it should have been eliminated the first time he saw Klaus wearing The Hat)."What's so great about Klemens?" he asks himself like totally sane, not jealous people often do about their comrades in arms...

To be clear, he's not jealous in a romantic way, more in a lonely-boy-constantly-feels-like-an-outsider-and-believes-that-he-will-never-be-able-to-have-the-kind-of-bond-that-these-two-and-Lothar-have kind of way. Fortunately, he does not realise this about himself and so is not filled with the crippling shame that would accompany such a realisation.

Despite Eiko shutting down after The Baby Murder Incident and burying all his feelings deep down inside himself, he still has a lot of affection for Klaus and would risk death to rescue him from peril without batting an eyelash. As well as being one of Eiko's only friends, Klaus naturally falls into the category of "Those Who Must Be Protected At All Costs", due to the prejudice and discrimination against the squishy wizard boy.

He made Eiko's sword better <3

Klaus works hard and Eiko admires this but it means that he is always busy and Eiko doesn't want to disturb him.

Volo is bae <3

Eiko did not appreciate Klaus patronisingly describing his morality as "simplistic" when it comes to slaughtering innocents.

### Klemens

Since Klaus told Eiko that Klemens was a good man whose questionable decisions were a result of pressure from those higher up in the Inquisition, Eiko has tried to reserve judgement on the now ex-inquisitor but he is concerned that Klemens' pride gets in the way of his resourcefulness and his compassion.

Eiko did not believe that Klemens would kill the refugees fleeing the Inquisition and he was horrified when he did. Although the actual murder was brutal, the image that sticks with Eiko regarding Klemens is the Inquisitor throwing their jewels into the sea. To Eiko, this shows arrogance and a lack of respect for these items, which were all these people had in the world. It seems to Eiko as if the Inquisitor was demonstrating that he is above such mortal trinkets, as if he thinks of himself as an agent of the divine who's every action is justified and sanctified because Klemens believes that he is always right.

Eiko was also notably unimpressed by Klemens' "plan" to "just wait a week and see what happens" regarding the murders.

He was very impressed by Klemens and The Gang capturing PAULUS.

Eiko can't believe that Klemens seriously tried to tell the Celestant how to lead her people but enjoys recalling the verbal smack down that ensued whenever Klemens' hubris gets on his nerves.

To an extent, Eiko does believe Klaus when he says that Klemens has good intentions and, after Experiencing Aachenbach, he understands how much of a difficult situation Klemens was in but he thinks that Klemens could stand to get off his high horse a bit and perhaps listen more to those around him.

Eiko was impressed that Klemens chose to confront Buchenheim, though he feels like Klemens could have made the situation a little bit clearer for his unfortunate ex-colleague, given that he straight up implied heresy anyway. The important thing is: Klemens left the Inquisition! Eiko is very happy about this. Now that Klemens has more freedom, Eiko may judge his actions more harshly, though.

Eiko is happy working with Klemens while their goals align and considers him a good comrade but he doesn't trust Klemens much and is not willing to make any kind of oath to follow him.

He doesn't understand why everyone loves Klemens so much but he hopes to get some insight into that now that they're free of the Inquisition.

### Mette

At first, Eiko was alarmed by Mette's tendancy to lash out verbally but he now understands that this is a rational response to the world she lives in and he sees her as a beacon of sanity amidst all of this freaking chaos.

Mette also joined the party around the same time as Eiko, so he doesn't feel so much like an outcast around her. He also has a lot of respect for anyone who cares for a floof as adorable as Niedlich.

When Eiko tried to solicit Mette's help with solving the murders, he was put off by her abrasive attitude but, now that he's got over that, he enjoys watching her unleash her acid tongue on dickheads great and small (phrasing). It's like a trial by fire, an encounter with Mette. She has a talent. Her rudeness comes so naturally and cuts so deeply. Like the purest poetry.

Drunk Mette was an unexpected but wonderful surprise. Eiko hopes that she'll be happier away from the city and would be eager to help achieve this if he had any idea where to start. He doesn't think she really needs his help, though. He wishes that he could communicate that he would be there for her if she needed help with anything but he doesn't know how to do this without getting his head chewed off.

Eiko likes Mette a lot and misses her when she's not there and he has to deal with whatever insanity is occurring without the Shady Side Eye Exchanges reassuring him that he's not going mad. However, he is wary of provoking her and so prefers these non-verbal exchanges over actual words. It also makes him very happy that he has become close enough with someone to effectively have these non-verbal conversations.

### Juli

Eiko hoped that one who had suffered the pain of being abused because of being who she was in the wrong place at the wrong time would have a little more sympathy for those persecuted by the Empire. He was so wrong.

Eiko was impressed and concerned when Juli took the brunt of the damage from the traps when the party broke into the Cathedral (the first time).

Eiko was pleased and encouraged by Juli's seething hatred for the dickhead Bishop.

Eiko would have preferred to have murdered Juli than to have executed the refugees.

Eiko thinks that Juli is very thoughtful and courteous and would make a delightful teammate if she wasn't so full of hate and insufferable righteousness.

Eiko considers anyone who idolizes Aachenbach to be a lost cause.

### Lothar

Lothar is a bit of a mystery but he's been a good comrade in battle and he's certainly loyal to Klemens. Whether Eiko considers this to be a good choice or not remains to be seen. He hopes that Clara's prensence in the party will help him get some insight into the seemingly unflappable paladin's personality.

Eiko isn't mad at Lothar for pinning him while the Baby Murder took place. Truthfully, he doesn't know if it was actually for the best or not (the Eiko restraint, not the killy part). He does not agree with the killings but he doesn't know how things would have escaleted if Lothar hadn't restrained him. He believes that they would have had no qualms about killing him (which is a pretty bleak thought but hey ho; that's Cothenburg), which is not an ideal outcome.

Eiko admires Lothar's ability and willingness to protect his comrades.

### Clara

Eiko has heard intriguing things about this woman but the reality eclipses all of them. He could listen to her recount stories for days and is secretly excited to see what adventures her vivacious and volatile personality will lead the party into. He also secretly wants to see her slap Klemens but will take that secret to the grave (hopefully).

He's not hugely put off by her in-your-face and flirtatious nature: he knows it's not personal and that he can just leave the situation (mentally or physically) if he starts to feel at all uncomfortable.

He hopes that they'll be friends and that she'll help the whole party (himself included) to loosen up a bit.

He was surprised and a bit disappointed by how keen she was to defend Klemens' sorcerer murder.

### Loche

He respects her decision to go Full Heresy in order to protect the people. He was shocked when Klemens hesitated before joining her and understands this even less after witnessing their closeness.

### Lavina

After being put on the spot (understandably) by Klemens before joining them and having to answer personal questions (ew), Eiko was Not Thrilled to be scrutinised by her when they first met. Since then, he has come to admire her no-bullshit attitude and readiness to ACT when injustice is happening.

### Buchenheim

Fancy man. Nice clothes. Bit pretentious. He tries too hard to be a Good Boy and not ask questions. He needs to do better. Eiko's glad to hear that he's helping Lavina, though. He is glad that none of his acolytes were killed during the battle.

### The Emperor

Mild suspicion. What does he want with us? Is he trying to piss off Aachenbach? Because that's understandable but I'd rather not be a casualty in this passive aggressive war.

### The Celestant

One of the few people immune to Klemens' nonsense. We stan.

### Iontair

What the fuck? What the fuuuuck?! WHAT THA FUUUUUCK?!?!? Well, he seems alright. Doesn't seem like he has many friends, though. Maybe they're all dead. Alexa, play Despacito.

### Vampire Lady

BOOK ENVY. Also, probably for the best letting her do her thing and regulate her minions.

### PAULUS

An irredeemable, corrupt, morally bankrupt cunt but refreshingly self aware.

### Bjorn Schneider

The True Villain of Faith Against Darkness

(Some guy from The Purified Children that Eiko made an enemy of while carousing)

### Gunther

Because he is a wise man, being part of the Inquisition led him to think that it's a load of wank.

### The rest of The Fam

I miss you but if I can make this cruel world just a tiny bit safer for people like y'all, I can die happy!

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