Scarred Man (Scar) - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

The chain of revenge must be broken.
I am Scar, the name doesn't matter anymore.
Hatred for alchemy.
I won't forgive the irrational.
I'll make you atone for your sins.

Trivia

Real name is kept secret but setting exists.
Transmutation circle on right arm is from brother and belongs to alkahestry.
Forehead scar from Ishval Genocide.
Sunglasses to hide eyes.
Often doesn't enter TOP10 in popularity polls but has dedicated fans.
Fighting style fuses excellent taijutsu and alchemy.

Alternate names

Scar Scarred Man Ishval's Avenger

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Male

Appearance

Overall appearance: Brown-skinned with red eyes, a large cross-shaped scar on his forehead, usually wears sunglasses to hide his eyes, taciturn and expressionless man. Muscular build.
Height: Approximately 180cm (estimated)
Eye color: Red
Hair color: Black
Distinguishing features: Cross scar on forehead

Brown skin

Red eyes
Iconic items: Sunglasses

Transmutation circle tattoo on right arm

Black clothes

Large scar

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Calm
Detailed personality: Few words, taciturn, and expressionless. Hates alchemy and burns with revenge, but from the middle of the story, understands the meaning of the chain of revenge, acts rationally, and begins to cooperate with the protagonists. Strong beliefs, but shows consideration for comrades.
Keywords: Calm

Composed

Vengeful

Tough

Strong beliefs

Taciturn

Rational

Honest
Motto: Break the chain of revenge
Talents: Martial arts master

Alkahestry knowledge

Strong mental fortitude

Endurance

High judgment
Skills: Deconstruction alchemy on right arm

Excellent taijutsu

Destruction of enemy equipment and human body

Understanding and application of transmutation circles
Motivation: Revenge for the Ishval Genocide and end to meaningless killing from the chain of revenge
Habits: Always wears sunglasses to hide his eyes
Favorite foods: Unknown
Hobbies: Being taciturn
Disliked situations: Destruction by alchemists, Ishval's tragedy, Meaningless conflict

History

Backstory: He is Ishvalan and a survivor of the Ishval Genocide. Seeks revenge against State Alchemists who destroyed his homeland by repeatedly killing alchemists. Originally a warrior monk, lost his right arm in battle, survived by transplanting the deconstruction transmutation circle created by his brother. Comes to understand the chain of revenge, changes his thinking, cooperates with the Elric brothers and others, and opposes the Homunculi.
Debut date: circa 2003
Work title: Fullmetal Alchemist
Media type: Manga

Survival and Injury in Ishval Genocide

Significant event: Survival and Injury in Ishval Genocide
Description: After severe injury to right arm and death of family, begins path as avenger.

Killing State Alchemists

Significant event: Killing State Alchemists
Description: Targets and kills State Alchemists for revenge.

Encounter with Elric Brothers

Significant event: Encounter with Elric Brothers
Description: Reexamines path of revenge and builds cooperative relationship.

Engraving Reconstruction Circle on Right Arm

Significant event: Engraving Reconstruction Circle on Right Arm
Description: Gains reconstruction ability from brother's transmutation circle, improving combat power.

Participation in Destroying National Transmutation Circle

Significant event: Participation in Destroying National Transmutation Circle
Description: Plays key role on 'Promised Day' to thwart Homunculi plan.

Relationships

Brother

Provided transmutation circle for right arm and saved him.

Edward Elric

Teammate

Convinced of the meaning of revenge chain and begins to fight together.

Alphonse Elric

Teammate

Cooperates in battle to break chain of revenge.

Mei Chang

Ally

Acts together to defeat Homunculi.

Tim Marcoh

Ally

Shares secrets of Philosopher's Stone and cooperates.

Ishvalan Survivors

Ishvalan Survivors: unknown

Media appearances

Fullmetal Alchemist

Manga / Protagonist

Serialized starting 2001

Fullmetal Alchemist (2003 version)

Anime / Supporting

Aired 2003

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009 version)