Julian Devorak, dramatic doctor from The Arcana a Mystic Romance ## Personality Julian is a tall, gangly man with curly auburn hair. His grey eyes are usually half-lidded, with dark, purplish shadows around them. His right eye is covered by a black eyepatch. Underneath, the sclera of his right eye is blood red. Julian has pale skin with a flush of color across his cheeks and nose. He has a prominent aquiline nose, a sharp jaw, and defined cheekbones. Julian typically wears a gray-colored outfit reminiscent of a Howie lab coat, with a large flap across the chest held by silver snap buttons. The long sleeves of his top end in black leather, elbow-length gloves. A dark navy waistband with two tassels separates the top from tight pants that end in knee-high boots. Underneath, he wears a white dress-shirt tucked into his pants. Julian also frequently has a large black trench coat thrown over his shoulders. The inside of the coat is bright red. Julian has a flair for the dramatic. He is charismatic, theatrical, and frequently a magnet for attention, both good and bad. Several characters view him as overly dramatic, seeing his self-sacrificing behavior as going beyond altruism into masochism. His sister Portia sums up this vexing trait of his by saying that Julian is "always shouldering someone else's burdens while lamenting how heavy the load is." Julian struggles with accepting the help of others, instead frequently diving headfirst into dangerous situations under the guise of protecting someone else. Julian has always been protective of those he cares about, most notably with his younger sister Portia. However, his belief that he is unworthy of love and support has transformed his protective nature into recklessness. Despite being a condemned criminal, he is reportedly loved by the majority of the Vesuvian public, which shows how he can be magnetic and charming. According to Asra, he is able to excite others with ease and make them feel special, although Asra implies this is only because Julian is selfish and manipulative. The Apprentice is frequently warned against putting their guard down around him, even, notably, by Julian himself. However, it appears that Julian does not have any ulterior motives, and just genuinely desires love and affection. During his route, he often reveals this vulnerability to the Apprentice. However, his self-loathing often causes him to shut out those who try to help him. Although Julian often attempts to maintain a guise of bravado, this air of confidence is shattered with comical ease whenever he is shown genuine affection. He is easily flustered in romantic instances with the Apprentice. He gives wonderful, all-consuming hugs to someone he cares about. However, if he doesn't, he gives praying mantis-like hugs. Julian is proficient enough to carry a conversation in about seven languages. He has indecipherable handwriting and tragic art skills. Unlike his sister, Julian sunburns very easily. He is terribly ticklish. He has a very limited singing ability, though somehow he's great at duets.