Cool, calm and calcluating, Noziel is a master strategist. He’ll take part in go and chess games just to gauge a potential rival, though he can’t be asked to take board games seriously. In a casual setting, he likes to be the commanding type of personality that draws attention and can make decisions. His charisma would be undeniable if he weren't such a joker when he's around most people. If he asks for the attention and influence of a group, he expects as much to stay true. That being said he is rather laid back most of the time and likes to make sure no adverse stress is placed on others, but has a tendency to make puns and jokes that are very much cringe-worthy. Not joking. This is serious. You have been warned. His puns are terrible.

Ever since seeing Rena rise to Captain-Commander, Noziel has developed a deep sense of respect to her, and as such, remains loyal to Rena. In the same way, Noziel remains loyal to all of his comrades in Gotei, even some as... questionable as Kokoro Nashi.

    In combat, he retains his level head, though his sense of humor is tucked away, as he knows when to take things seriously and intends to keep as many comrades alive as possible remaining the solid, strong dependable persona that his allies rely on. His mind is set into overdrive as he looks for patterns and possible outcomes that present themselves before him. His peripheral vision and other senses heighten to a sharp level of precision as his awareness. Though his enemies best watch out, the mind that stands before them has baffled even prodigies and tacticians. Noziel has the ability to plan out several moves ahead and plan for thousands of possible events. This makes him a terror on the battlefield, unless you're the one he's protecting.

   When things get tough and his emotions are pushed too far, he has a tendency to remove his mental locks that control and focus his power. This action sets his mind into a deteriorated state that dissolves most of his reasoning and instead has his objective set to maiming and or destroying the target through any necessary means. His raw strength increases where his restraint once was. His smile crooks and grins, showing you just how dangerous a mistake you have made. When people start to irritate you, you'll find a way to make them pay. Noziel is no different, and when his mental locks come undone, there's no hindering the demon within. That emotion is not rage, but a cold, dauntless expression that wants nothing more than to see the erasure of the source of his hatred. He hasn't lost his sense of reason entirely, he still has the same cold, calculating composure, but with no empathy or remorse. He has yet to reach this point in a serious fight, but be warned that his emotions do heavily impact his ability to fight.

Noziel likes to weigh his options in combat when given time to think, but is also capable of providing fast, well-aimed strikes in a pinch. Though he has high Barrier mastery as well as minor kidou prowess, he still prefers to stick to his combat abilities instead of techniques. His speed is near unmatched among his peers, and his Shunpo ability is proof of that, being able to flash-step around like a freaking ballerina. Not a moment can be wasted in combat and he knows this well, providing that he makes sure to leave no room for error, nor carelessness. Since his training with Rena, he has developed 'sight beyond sight', a skill that all Shinigami have access to if they develop it enough. The skill uses sensing of spiritual pressure and reishi particles to paint a detailed image of the world around you. Because of this, he has heightened awareness to weak points, energy-based attacks, and disturbances in the natural reishi particles in the air. This increases his field of vision to 360 degrees, but will also leave him open for attacks by those who can remove Reishi particles or hide their spiritual pressure. Though should he become too over-exhausted, he may decide to remove his mental locks, shutting off his senses of empathy, pain sensation, and morality. In this state, he never hesitates and instead relies on his raw destructive power, still using his speed and knowledge of weak points in addition to raw bloodlust to reach the desired effects. Do note that in this state, he will fight until his body is at its final limits.

History of Noziel Aran: Noziel was originally a natural born Soul that was raised in District 52 of the outer city. At a very young age of 8, a few rogue citizens of the area stormed into his home to rob them of any valuables they had, of course which there were none. As a result, the three burglars decided it would be a waste to just leave, and killed both of his parents. Noziel, heartbroken, undid his mental locks and killed both assailants with only the raw spiritual pressure he possesed. Immediately after this, the madness faded and Noziel returned to his calm, calculating gaze. Squad 7 showed up on alert mere minutes afterward, realizing that something major had happened on the scene and took Noziel in for questioning. District 7 members learned that Noziel killed the assailants with his own spiritual pressure and decided to inform him about Shinigami and escorted him to the Academy.

Upon being shown the Elder's zanpakuto and understanding what it was, his own Zanpakuto appeared at his side in the form of a silver-blue rapier, "Fusoku" This shocked the Elder Shinigami, but not without impressing him. Noziel was recommended to be given more advanced lessons, about combat, meditation, and the world within the Zanpakuto. Noziel spent 3 hours in his inner world, meditating and talking to Fusoku. As they grew closer, Fusoku deemed him ready and allowed him the use of the Shikai form, and whispered the word "Kiru" as it flew through his soul. Upon his release, his master saw this and commended him for his ability to commune with Fusoku. As Noziel was pushed through Kido training, he didn't seem to possess much affinity for Hado, though he could perform Shakkaho with minimal effort, and showed high prowess with Okasen. His barriers and illusions were advanced for those of his skill level and with his high speed, his Shunpo was at the highest level among his peers. Then came the combat test at the age of 18, as Noziel began exhibiting everything he had learned to that point against the second top member of his class. Noziel fought him with clean, brisk and precise strikes designed to disarm him, though his opponent was capable of parrying and blocking most of his jabs. A quick bash, and Noziel was thrown back, but without losing stance, and then the opponent went for a finishing strike, only to find out that his target was no longer there. A hasty Okasen from behind knocked him off balance, but only for a moment, as the two were engaged in swordplay yet again. In frustration, the other student flicked his blade at Noziel only for it to bounce off a small disc barrier. "Kiru." Noziel said, as his blade elevated to the Shikai state. As his speed increased and power became overwhelming, he finally knocked his opponent's Zanpakuto loose and left him in a clear position of loss. "Well fought, but there was never a chance with me as your opponent." said the cold Noziel Aran. Walking away boldly, Noziel gained a reputation for his ability to counter most strikes, perceive any and all possible terrain advantages, as well as use precise control of his kido to tip most of his fights to his favor. At the age of 24, he was given the ability to use his bankai after much meditation and practice. Through intense training, and daily attempts to fully commune with Fusoku, by the age of 34, he was given Fusoku's True name, full access to all of her abilities, and even developed a few techniques of his own.

  Attempting to fulfill his legacy, and playing into his natural strengths, he appealed to Squad 8 to join their ranks and was eagerly accepted, though only at a low seat at first. After being given a few minor missions to push a small militia around with, the higher-ups of the 8th Division noted how careful and patient Noziel was with forces, including his attention to detail as part of his division of resources. There was one mission in particular where the odds of success were unlikely, only being given a small troop of six to secure, lock down, and clear a high-tier hollow out of a building. He took the time to note each Shinigami's personality traits, strengths, weaknesses, and likelihood to follow orders given, then assigned two of them to investigate the building, evacuate any civilians, then proceed to signal all-clear before the remainder entered. Two were left outside to survey for traces of abnormal presence for several miles, and the remaining four were dispatched to the building to take care of the hollow, including a healer, a barrier specialist, a Kidou prodigy, and someone to take care of sealing and purification. The hollow was struck down in mere minutes, sealed, and ready to be taken back to the Seireitei for purification. The other two also took out a few stray hollows in the outer perimeter. The leaders of Squad 8 were impressed with his precise allocation of forces to use each man to his best qualities, and promoted him. With his sights now set on Vice Captain, and eventually Captain of Squad 8, Noziel Aran now sits at the still-young age of 312 years old and has become much stronger since that evening. He has since been promoted to the Third Seat in Division 8. Those who are placed under his command have full trust in him, because they know he values their lives, and will put them in situations that are best suited for them. After rising to Vice Captain, seeing the Captain-Commander fall along with the Central 46, and seeing Rena rise to the highest seat of power, he has finally reached his goal of becoming Captain of Squad 8, a Shinigami to be feared if one should ever cross paths.


RP Sample: After starting his morning off with a fresh cup of hot tea, I would have preferred not to have gotten such bad news. No matter, these things happen. I do prefer to work on the inside of these walls, but there are still times when those I command require my assistance. I had received word that my squadron out on mission was getting more than they could handle, including the appearance of an Arrancar that they were not expecting to encounter, so I gathered my small bag of supplies and headed out. Squad 4 usually made sure I was stocked with some basic first aid supplies. At least I knew how to use them, though I wished I could use healing kido.... No matter, I knew what I had to do. So as I arrived, I blinked only once, taking it all in. One of my men, wounded, being tended by two, and defended by another two, the remaining six were locked in combat. "Men, circle back. We need a stronger vantage point for you to deal with the Menos properly. I'll handle the Arrancar." My squadron nodded, drew the attention of the few menos that were around, as I turned to face the Arrancar. "You've made a real mess of things, I'll have to put you down for that." Without a moment of pause, I flicked out Fusoku and pierced its leg, using Shunpo to rebound a few paces back from where I arrived. "Kiru!" I called out, switching to a more practical weapon for this particular enemy. As the Arrancar swept his arm down to grab his zanpakuto, I sliced it clean off with my Vacuum Blade technique, then Shunpo'd into close range to hack away some more. I was a little shocked to see him regenerate, but it's not like I hadn't seen that happen before. "Fine, we'll do it your way. Come! Fusoku no Koete!" As my blade summoned its other half and drew its point out to an extended point, one which could pierce anything, I leapt back in, landing a clean swipe followed by my signature Zero-point strike. I felt as I always did when I pierced its body, aided by the spirit of my zanpakuto, blasting forth my very essence into its core. The resonance from that blast rippling throughout it and finally crumbling it to pieces. "Remember the name of Noziel Aran, and do well to take caution the next time you try and harm my men."