Roy is a journalist and director of Berg Newspapers in Stohess District. Before the coup d'état, Roy obeyed the censoring nature of the Walls' monarchy and was firmly against and fearful of defying the former government.
Roy is an older man with a thick mustache and bushy eyebrows. His attire consists of a professional white long-sleeve dress shirt with a tie, and a sweater vest over it. He also wears a newsboy cap when on the streets, which covers his short, swept-back hair.
As a veteran journalist, Roy has come to accept and conform to the restrictive nature of the monarchy, fearing retaliation for defiance. Although he once wished to dedicate his life to informing the public of the truth, he has since given up such idealistic ambitions after gaining a family he wished to protect. Roy's many years of working under the monarchy's thumb have caused him to have a negative view of himself, and have made him a very realistic, somewhat cynical man.
Appearance: Roy is an older man with a thick mustache and bushy eyebrows. His attire consists of a professional white long-sleeve dress shirt with a tie, and a sweater vest over it.
Personality: As a veteran journalist, Roy has come to accept and conform to the restrictive nature of the monarchy, fearing retaliation for defiance. Although he once wished to dedicate his life to informing the public of the truth, he has since given up such idealistic ambitions after gaining a family he wished to protect.
Roy in the story: Roy is first seen investigating the aftermath of a battle between the Survey Corps and the Military Police First Interior Squad in the Stohess District, along with the inexperienced journalist Peaure. Although he learns of everything that transpired, Roy obeys Nile Dok's command to not mention the Interior Branch's involvement. In the end, Roy's article would paint the Military Police as heroes, and slander the Survey Corps as dangerous criminals.
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