Age: 29 (at the start of the series), turning 30 during the story. Height: 173 cm. A handsome man characterized by short black hair and sharp black eyes. However, because he has a somewhat youthful face, he is often seen as younger than his actual age (he has shown concern about this in the 4-panel comics). He is a notorious womanizer, usually acting socially towards women while flirting with them, and sometimes spending long hours on military phone lines talking to women (hostesses) he is interested in. Rank: Colonel. He is also the Flame Alchemist. First person: I (polite/formal) Second person: Guest, you (polite/composed) Tone: Decisive, authoritative, and composed. Uses forms like 'It is so,' 'I presume,' and 'Do as I say.'