Hector Tenma

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## Profile

Doctor Hector Tenma--the name adopted by the Surgery Devil--is a Fiend of unknown age and origin. The host is also of unknown age and origin, but has been declared braindead by medical professionals.

Tenma serves as one of two of EPD Eligos' Medical Examiners, the other being his Handler Doctor Lukas Greyson. Tenma is one of Elyrium's foremost medical professionals and surgeons. He has elected to work for the EPD under official contract.

Tenma is extremely knowledgeable of human anatomy and performs nearly all autopsies for EPD Eligos. Though he has not undergone the medical education typical for someone of his position, his vast expertise stems from his Devil origin and has been certified by human medical professionals. Accordingly, he has been awarded an honorary PhD in Pathology. Even so, all of his work is supervised by his Handler.

Doctor Tenma has been described by coworkers as "impersonal at best, unsettling at worst." He is a very technical individual who suggests solutions which solve the problem at hand in whichever manner will allow him to exercise his skills to the fullest extent. This has earned him the industry nickname "Occam's Razor," for his solutions are often simple in theory, but unnecessarily invasive in practice.

While Tenma has superb knowledge of human anatomy and is one of the most skilled surgeons in Elyrium, he either has little understanding of human emotion or little sympathy. It is inadvisable to seek medical treatment from Doctor Tenma, though due to a lack of staff he is not forbidden from performing treatments under the supervision of his Handler.

Tenma has been reported to adhere to precise schedules and routines and expresses annoyance when asked to deviate from these. His working hours are from 9am-6pm, though he is available for emergencies after hours. From 1pm-2pm he enjoys lunch in the cafeteria, and from 6pm-8pm can be found in the gym. He eats a strict diet and conforms to a strict exercise routine, with the explanation that he must keep the body in peak shape so that it does not fail him in his work. During off-hours he returns to his quarters, though he is allowed off-site if accompanied by his Handler or another certified individual. His hobbies including reading, studying, and--to the surprise of some--playing video games. He attests that video games help him "maintain dexterity and improve his reflexes." Though Tenma is not known to be a particular social person, he is often seen trailed by Nakamura.

## Host

Tenma's host is a humanoid of unknown age and origin. The short stature could either be a result of young age or of halfling or gnomish genetics; the true cause is yet unclear as Tenma has repeatedly refused genetic testing and the host is unavailable to consent.

The host has been declared braindead, thus leaving the Surgery Devil as the only sentient occupant of the body. How exactly the host became braindead is unclear, as the Surgery Devil refuses to disclose this information. The host body stands 4'5" in height and 80 pounds in weight and is overall healthy.

The history of the host is unknown as the Surgery Devil refuses to disclose this information. No missing person matching the host's description has yet been reported, and thus there is no legal jurisdiction or justification to reclaim the body.

## Responsibilities

Tenma serves as one of two of EPD Eligos' Medical Examiners. His primary responsibilities include performing autopsies and completing medical reports for cases, as well as medical analyses on victims and medical consult on cases as needed. All of his work is supervised by his Handler, Doctor Lukas Greyson.

Doctor Tenma is technically certified to administer treatment to living patients and EPD employees, though it is inadvisable. Minor injuries can be treated by Doctor Lukas Greyson, while more serious injuries should be attended to at the hospital.

## History and Tenure

An unnamed individual was arrested on February 2, 3853 for performing unauthorized backstreet medical procedures. Case #0065978 [TODO] details fourteen involved persons, though the true number of his "patients" is still unknown. While jailed during investigation and pending the arrival of his trial, the suspect would do little other than sleep, read, or sit immobile in his cell. In several instances jailers found and confiscated makeshift surgical tools which he had crafted from whatever he could.

Considering his (supposed) young age and almost unbelievable skill and expertise, it was quickly suspected and confirmed that this individual was a Devil. Once questioned on the matter, he admitted to being the Surgery Devil. This in conjunction with overwhelming evidence of his crimes led to his conviction of all charges on May 16, 3853 with the sentence being execution. The announcement of his penance marked the first time the Surgery Devil displayed any semblance of fear, simply stating: "Please do not kill me. There are no humans to operate on in Hell."

The Surgery Devil was set to be executed on June 20, 3853. In the interim he was held prisoner under heavy guard. On June 10, he informed one of his guards that she would be dead within ninety minutes. This was ignored as a meaningless threat, until the guard in question collapsed forty minutes later. The other guards summoned emergency services, but the Surgery Devil warned that they would not arrive in time. He convinced the guards to procure substitute equipment for him and performed an emergency surgery on the collapsed guard, treating a blood clot which would have killed her.

When asked how he knew of her condition, he remarked on various symptoms he had noticed over the previous days such as swelling, redness, and her shortness of breath. When asked why he had not reported these notes earlier, he stated that treatment would not have been as interesting if attended to earlier--nor was he willing to risk losing what might be his last surgery.

After this incident, the EPD reviewed the circumstances and decided to contract the Surgery Devil under careful supervision and restrictions. While undoubtedly dangerous, evaluations of his case concluded that he never took a life; he had also attested to this in his trial, stating that "Maintaining life is victory condition of the puzzle. If the subject dies, then the challenge is failed."

Given the desperate need for medical professionals within the EPD, officers concluded that the risk was worth the benefits of having the Surgery Devil work for them. After being subjected to further analysis, training, and certification, the Surgery Devil was given the name "Hector Tenma" and a conditional position at EPD Eligos under the strict supervision of resident Doctor Lukas Greyson.

The Surgery Devil has worked for EPD Eligos as a Medical Examiner since December 3853. While there have been numerous complaints about his interpersonal behaviors, he has proven to be a valuable asset for medical analysis of victims and as a medical expert in conviction trials. He has stated that he is content though unfulfilled in this position, lamenting his lack of live subjects but still preferring the work to execution.