Torian

Personality
Torian could possibly be the nicest person you'll ever meet and the best friend you'll ever have. He's as light-hearted and whimsical as a child, yet retains much maturity as a young adult. He's extremely sweet and quite the goofy little dork when he wants to be. Despite all of his positive traits, he can't help but find the negative, looking for something to criticize about him. Self-confidence is an issue he's had since he hit puberty and something he strives to work on. He does his best to hide it, but a sliver of sadness resides within him after the death of his parents. He'd give anything to have them back in his life. Despite his hardships, he never ceases the smile on his face or his void of an appetite.

History
Torian was born to Mako and Tsuna, a middle class couple both born in the Earth Republic. Comically enough, they met how every other couple in a chick flick meet: Guy and girl reach for the same book in a library, Awkard moment, guy insists she takes the book, yada yada. Truth be told, it was very cute. Neither one of them knew they'd end up together, even when they would talk endlessly to each other, subtle glances at the other. Both were quite clueless. They loved each other very much.

Anyway, Torian was the product of their love. He took on many features of his father, but retained his mother's eyes. Sound familiar, anyone? He was a sweet boy and was the light of their lives. As Torian turned 6, it was confirmed that he did not inherit his father's ability to Earthbend, but it did not seem to bother Mako or Tsuna one bit. To them, you did not have to be a bender to be special. Torian has proved this logic on several occassions. As he got older, the child never really grew up. He simply just got taller and gained a bigger appetite that his parents are somehow able to tame. Everything seemed peaceful, until that peace was ripped away from him.

Torian was only 12 when his parents were killed. Both Mako and Tsuna did not survive an automobile crash they were involved in on their way to pick up Torian from school. To have the police call you to tell you the news is not a good way to end a day. Torian was devastated. Fast forward a little into the future, Torian has been taken under custody of his grandfather, Koda. Little did Torian know, Koda was a retired swordmaster who was as equally devastated to hear his daughter, Tsuna, had perished. Meeting the 12 year old, Koda felt a sense of duty as Torian was all that was left of his daughter. He happily took him in with open arms. Despite his cheerful nature wavering after the tragedy, Torian was curious to know about Grandpa Koda's past as a swordmaster. Torian was always interested in the sword. Koda decided to indulge in the boy and began to recall his past. Through many stories told and Torian's child sparking up again, Koda decided to make him his newest pupil as a way for both of them to cope.

6 years had gone by. Not only did Torian become a master with a blade, he finally returned to his old childish demeanor with a dash of maturity of course. As a young adult, Koda believed it was time for Torian to head out on his own. On his 18th birthday, he surprised Torian with two gifts: the trusted sword of his own youth and ticket for a ferry ride travelling to Republic City. Torian simply took both of his gifts and grinned. "This should be fun."