Character History: Orphaned at a young age, Near was raised with other highly intelligent orphans in a facility specifically designed to fit their intellectual needs. Near was consistently the smartest when tested, and was vetted from early on to become L (the World’s Greatest Detective) should he die in the line of duty. When the unfortunate day came, Near and second smartest student Mello were both chosen to take on the Kira case that killed L. But due to a stark difference in personalities, the two did not end up working together. While Mello disappeared into the underworld and established a power base there, Near rebuilt L’s final case from scratch using every scrap of information he could find and eventually built his power more legitimately through the US government. It’s a testament to Near’s intelligence when he is granted this considering his physical appearance and general demeanor are that of a 12 year old.
By the age of 18 Near was successfully running a small team of agents investigating the Kira case. The closer he got to the answer, the more dangerous things became and he loses most of his agents, his building and his special dispensation from the government before eventually solving the case by somewhat underhanded means. Near ends up putting his own life and the remaining lives of his team in danger to face the world’s most dangerous killer face to face. It pays off for Near at least, as he is one of scant few characters who make it out of Death Note alive and intact.
Personality: Unnaturally small, with large, dark eyes and white hair Near isn’t the most inspiring person physically, but his intelligence more than makes up for what he lacks in appearance. Capable of multitasking and gifted in making logical assumptions Near is a natural detective. He is calm, rational and entirely confident in his own analytic abilities. He is also surprisingly willing to accept his own limitations and learn from his mistakes, when he makes them. Despite his general confidence, Near is extremely cautious, as witnessed by the fact that he uses the alias “Near” to keep his real name a secret. He isn’t likely to act until he’s entirely sure of the outcome, and only then when the outcome is in his favor.
Having been raised for his intelligence and little else Near has virtually no social skills to speak of. He is reclusive, blunt and uncaring, even to the people he has to rely on. The only people Near cares about even slightly are the ones who are useful to him, and even then it’s mostly because Near isn’t capable of taking care of himself. For all that Near understands the world, he won’t even leave the safety of his facility by himself.
For all his cold demeanor, Near does enjoy showing off his intelligence and can be something of a troll in his interactions with people he is manipulating. Conversely, he is likely to pout and act more childish when things aren’t going his way. Near hates to lose. He is extremely determined, to the point of being willing to sacrifice anything to get what he wants. This includes himself in dire circumstances, but mostly applies to others.
Writing Sample: 01. If given a choice, what would you like to be called? I am most commonly referred to as “L”. But considering this question seems designed so that my answer will be the only name you don’t use for me, I will officially state that it doesn’t matter what you call me.
02. Do you require socks to be part of your uniform? Yes. I am happy to provide my own socks if you anticipate a scarcity.
03. Not including mandatory periods of silence, what is the longest you have gone without talking? 43 Days, 6 hours and 25 minutes, give or take a few minutes.
04. Are you plagued by suspicions that other people, including coworkers and relatives, may be doing things behind your back that will hurt you? I have no relatives and I keep my team under sufficient surveillance to keep potential personal injury to an acceptable minimum. As for other people, I wouldn’t be who I am if they weren’t working to destroy me, it just proves I’m doing my job well.
05. Other than a large egret, what wild animal would you like to domesticate? None, animals are disgusting and pets in general are unnecessarily messy.
06. Are you functionally incapacitated by witnessing other people's misery? No.
07. What is your favorite flatware for, purely as an example, eating cake? A fork. Unless you would consider fingers flatware.
08. Do you trust yourself? Yes.
09. Please list a crime that only you would know that you have committed. Unlawful search and seizure.
10. If you disappeared tomorrow would anyone miss you? Probably not. There will always be another L.
Near | Death Note
Canon: Death Note
Reference Link: http://deathnote.wikia.com/wiki/Near
Character History:
Orphaned at a young age, Near was raised with other highly intelligent orphans in a facility specifically designed to fit their intellectual needs. Near was consistently the smartest when tested, and was vetted from early on to become L (the World’s Greatest Detective) should he die in the line of duty. When the unfortunate day came, Near and second smartest student Mello were both chosen to take on the Kira case that killed L. But due to a stark difference in personalities, the two did not end up working together. While Mello disappeared into the underworld and established a power base there, Near rebuilt L’s final case from scratch using every scrap of information he could find and eventually built his power more legitimately through the US government. It’s a testament to Near’s intelligence when he is granted this considering his physical appearance and general demeanor are that of a 12 year old.
By the age of 18 Near was successfully running a small team of agents investigating the Kira case. The closer he got to the answer, the more dangerous things became and he loses most of his agents, his building and his special dispensation from the government before eventually solving the case by somewhat underhanded means. Near ends up putting his own life and the remaining lives of his team in danger to face the world’s most dangerous killer face to face. It pays off for Near at least, as he is one of scant few characters who make it out of Death Note alive and intact.
Personality:
Unnaturally small, with large, dark eyes and white hair Near isn’t the most inspiring person physically, but his intelligence more than makes up for what he lacks in appearance. Capable of multitasking and gifted in making logical assumptions Near is a natural detective. He is calm, rational and entirely confident in his own analytic abilities. He is also surprisingly willing to accept his own limitations and learn from his mistakes, when he makes them. Despite his general confidence, Near is extremely cautious, as witnessed by the fact that he uses the alias “Near” to keep his real name a secret. He isn’t likely to act until he’s entirely sure of the outcome, and only then when the outcome is in his favor.
Having been raised for his intelligence and little else Near has virtually no social skills to speak of. He is reclusive, blunt and uncaring, even to the people he has to rely on. The only people Near cares about even slightly are the ones who are useful to him, and even then it’s mostly because Near isn’t capable of taking care of himself. For all that Near understands the world, he won’t even leave the safety of his facility by himself.
For all his cold demeanor, Near does enjoy showing off his intelligence and can be something of a troll in his interactions with people he is manipulating. Conversely, he is likely to pout and act more childish when things aren’t going his way. Near hates to lose. He is extremely determined, to the point of being willing to sacrifice anything to get what he wants. This includes himself in dire circumstances, but mostly applies to others.
Writing Sample:
01. If given a choice, what would you like to be called?
I am most commonly referred to as “L”. But considering this question seems designed so that my answer will be the only name you don’t use for me, I will officially state that it doesn’t matter what you call me.
02. Do you require socks to be part of your uniform?
Yes. I am happy to provide my own socks if you anticipate a scarcity.
03. Not including mandatory periods of silence, what is the longest you have gone without talking?
43 Days, 6 hours and 25 minutes, give or take a few minutes.
04. Are you plagued by suspicions that other people, including coworkers and relatives, may be doing things behind your back that will hurt you?
I have no relatives and I keep my team under sufficient surveillance to keep potential personal injury to an acceptable minimum. As for other people, I wouldn’t be who I am if they weren’t working to destroy me, it just proves I’m doing my job well.
05. Other than a large egret, what wild animal would you like to domesticate?
None, animals are disgusting and pets in general are unnecessarily messy.
06. Are you functionally incapacitated by witnessing other people's misery?
No.
07. What is your favorite flatware for, purely as an example, eating cake?
A fork. Unless you would consider fingers flatware.
08. Do you trust yourself?
Yes.
09. Please list a crime that only you would know that you have committed.
Unlawful search and seizure.
10. If you disappeared tomorrow would anyone miss you?
Probably not. There will always be another L.