Cedric Gryffin

Cedric was created shortly after Ryn to replace Bucky Barnes in a fanfic. With the main point of it being a fanfic gone, the concept for The Keepers began to develop fully. Cedric as a concept existed fairly early on, though I kept forgetting what nationality I made him. Was he Irish? No, of course not, I wouldn't play into stereotypes like that! He's French! Then I found the original notes for him and guess what? He was in fact Irish. Go me. I compromised by making his mom Irish and his dad French, he's born in France but raised in Ireland. Woo hoo.

## Appearance

### Simple Appearance

Cedric is on the taller end of average, with fair skin and tons of freckles. His hair is a deep fiery red and his eyes are dark, cold brown.

### Detailed Appearance

Cedric Gryffin is a tall, lean man. He stands at 5’10” with a well-muscled build. He is lean and toned with clearly defined muscles under his skin. His fair skin is covered in freckles, giving him a youthful and innocent appearance despite his cold, hostile demeanor. His eyes are striking, a very dark brown when under the influence of Evi Benton. They are cold and emotionless, hard to read and giving the impression that he is always calculating and assessing his surroundings. His natural eye color is a light brown, warm and inviting. His eyes fade to the lighter color the longer he goes without his trigger phrases being spoken. His hair is a deep fiery ginger, messy and wild. It falls just barely to his jawline and is very thick. When in direct sunlight, it looks almost like fire, giving him a wilder, fierce, and intimidating appearance. He moves with the grace and precision of a trained hunter, his steps are soft and light, and he maintains a low center of gravity, always ready to pounce or defend himself. He has a natural grace and poise, and his movements are fluid and effortless, making him appear almost catlike in his movements. Overall, Cedric has an imposing and intimidating appearance. He has a striking, unique look that is both alluring and dangerous. There’s something undeniably captivating about him that makes him stand out despite his extensive spy training.

Cedric favors dark clothing. He will wear anything that he can move in and that isn't too bulky. Black and dark green are his go-to colors, but red is also favored. Red doesn't match his hair but he doesn't particularly care about that. Cedric's never been one for fashion. He does clean up incredibly nicely and the three times in his life that he's been forced to wear a suit he has looked incredible. Generally, though, he has a bit of an emo or grunge vibe in his clothes. Man probably listens to Fall Out Boy. He frequently wears a pair of fingerless leather gloves.

### Breakdown

* Eye Color - Brown
* Hair Color - Red
* Hair Length - Longer
* Hair Texture - Straight
* Skin Tone - Pale w/ freckles
* Height - 5'10
* Weight - 147 lbs
* Voice Claim -

#### Design Notes

* Jawline that could cut glass
* When I say that this man is hot I 100% mean it.
* His signature colors are red, black, and hunter green

## Personality

### Traits

#### Positive (+)

* Adaptable
* Alert
* Capable
* Clever
* Loyal
* Dedicated
* Efficient
* Observative
* Confident

#### Neutral (=)

* Passionate
* Obedient
* Formal

#### Negative (-)

* Stubborn
* Cold
* Hostile
* Sneaky
* Forgetful
* Inconsiderate
* Reactionary
* Suspicious
* Unfriendly

### Detailed Personality

Cedric Gryffin is a highly skilled and trained assassin and spy, with a lot of experience and expertise in various forms of stealth and combat, both armed and hand-to-hand, and is a proficient marksman.  He is also highly intelligent and resourceful, able to think on his feet and improvise in tight situations. He is fiercely loyal to the few people he cares for and is willing to risk his own life for their safety and well-being. Despite his feelings of guilt and regret, Cedric is a highly skilled and efficient assassin, able to take out his targets with precision and stealth. He is also able to speak multiple languages, including French and Irish, and is fluent in a variety of dialects and accents.

   Cedric was always the logical one, the strategist of his and Ryn's little team. He is very adaptable and is very good at adjusting to new situations. When needed, he can come up with new strategies and plans on the fly. Like Ryn, he was trained to be highly alert and aware at all times. Cedric is capable of handling a wide variety of tasks. He is able to accomplish difficult objectives and is able to take on new roles with ease. He is highly intelligent and resourceful, able to come up with innovative solutions to problems. He is known to outsmart opponents rather than rely on his strength in fights. Cedric is fiercely loyal to those he cares about and is willing to risk his own safety for them without hesitation. He is a dedicated and committed ally and those who are lucky enough to consider him a friend can always rely on him. He is also very dedicated to anything he puts his mind to. He is highly motivated and driven to accomplish whatever he sets out to do. Cedric is highly efficient and works quickly. The less time he can spend on a task the better. He is also very observative and analytical. He is able to spot details and patterns that others might miss. He notices changes around him and is able to quickly react accordingly. Cedric is also highly confident in his abilities. He is not easily intimidated or swayed by others.

Cedric is passionate about what matters to him. He is passionate in his anger and he is passionate in his love. Unfortunately, that passion is countered by aggressively drilled in obedience. He is unable to resist orders, even those he disagrees with, due to his treatment during his younger years. Attempts to disobey orders within LIES were met with harsh punishment and Cedric carries that to a certain degree for the rest of his life. Cedric is very formal and composed in most situations, at least when in controlled mode. He remains calm and collected even when by all accounts he shouldn’t. This formality melts away when he is free.

Cedric is incredibly stubborn. He knows what he believes, he knows what he wants, and he won’t let anything get between him and a goal. In addition, Cedric tends to be quite cold in his controlled state. He comes across as emotionless and detached. He also tends to be hostile. Cedric has an aggressive demeanor, particularly when he feels threatened or worried for Ryn’s well-being. He is not afraid to use force when necessary. Cedric’s training has led him to be quite sneaky. He is stealthy and occasionally deceitful. He is able to infiltrate and gather information without being noticed. One of his other flaws is that he can be forgetful, particularly when making a plan. Details are a struggle for him and while he is otherwise an excellent strategist, he often lets the small things fall through.

Cedric is often inconsiderate of others. He often acts without thinking about the impact of his actions and in most cases, the ends justify the means for him. Cedric is also very unfriendly and distant. While he has formed a few close relationships, he is mainly seen as unapproachable. He is highly suspicious and distrustful and doesn’t open up to many people. He questions the motivations of those around him and it takes a long time to earn his trust. Finally, Cedric is a reactionary person. He acts impulsively when he thinks he has to. He is prone to making snap decisions when those he loves are at stake and, despite his strategic mind, he doesn’t think about consequences when in this fight or flight mode.

### Altered Personality

Under Evi's direct control, Cedric becomes a blank box. He is emotionless and designed only to do his job. He is loyal to whoever spoke the words and obedient even to the point of death. Everything that makes Cedric *Cedric* disappears once his Words are said.

## Other

### Notes

* Cedric’s Words are more effective and have a tighter grasp on him than Ryn's. She was already pretty obedient and easy to control, while Cedric’s personality had to be completely rewritten.
* His primary motivation is loyalty to Ryn

### Trivia

* Cedric rarely if ever cuts his hair.
* Cedric takes up the drums after joining the Keepers

### Quotes

* *“You may not have been willing to follow me out of here, but we both know I couldn’t leave you.”* - to Aderyn (The Keepers, chapter 15)

### Links

#### Playlist

* Demons - Jacob Lee
* Iris - The Goo-Goo Dolls
* Play With Fire - Sam Tinnesz
* Demons - Imagine Dragons
* Sound of War - Tommee Profitt
* Control - Zoe Wees
* If I Killed Someone For You - Alec Benjamin
* End of the Day - One Direction
* Poison - Alice Cooper
* Broken - Lund
* Guilty - MARINA
* Not Okay - Robert Grace
* From Eden - Hozier
* Never Love An Anchor - The Crane Wives
* Semi-Charmed Life - Third Eye Blind
* Calling - Metro Boomin
* Atlantis - Seafret
* Be My Queen - Seafret