A graduate of the 104th Cadet Corps wherein he graduated second of his year ranking below Mikasa. Along with Bertholdt, he is one of the few survivors of a Titan attack that befell his village in the southeastern area of Wall Maria. He believes that one day, he will once again step foot into his hometown together with Berthodlt. He is highly skilled with the omni-directional mobility gear complemented by his impressive physical strength. He has a strong sense of responsibility as a soldier leading other members of the 104th to hold him in high regard.