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| Basic Information Name: Joel Nickname: N/A Gender: Male ♂ Age: Late 40s Clan: Gyojin "I struggled for a long time with survivin', and no matter what, you keep finding something to fight for." |
Joel's appearance indicates that he is in his late 40s. He has a heavy build, with dark hair and beard. He appears to be between 5 feet 10in (177.8cm) and 5 feet 11in (180.3cm) tall. Joel has many cuts and scars, which can be seen on his face and arms as a result of the harsh environments he's lived in. Joel wears a watch that was a gift from Sarah for his birthday the day before the genocide; twenty years later, it has broken, likely from two decades of surviving in the wild. He keeps the watch in remembrance of Sarah. Joel seems to sigh sadly when Ellie mentions that it is broken. Joel also looks down at the watch when Ellie was mentioning how beautiful the view was to Joel as they were about to leave. Joel slightly rubs his watch after he said he "struggled for a long time with survivin'" as he encountered major difficulties in accepting Sarah's death and sympathizes with Ellie's survivor's guilt.
He is most notably shown in a green checkered collared shirt, which is rolled up to his elbows, and jeans. Like Ellie, he also changes his appearance slightly in accordance to the seasons (e.g. in the winter, Joel is seen in a different shirt and a coat). Due to his rigorous living conditions and training, Joel's body is heavy with muscle, contributing to his gruff and hardened appearance.
PersonalityHe is most notably shown in a green checkered collared shirt, which is rolled up to his elbows, and jeans. Like Ellie, he also changes his appearance slightly in accordance to the seasons (e.g. in the winter, Joel is seen in a different shirt and a coat). Due to his rigorous living conditions and training, Joel's body is heavy with muscle, contributing to his gruff and hardened appearance.
Joel has been described as a "violent thug, a brutal killer, and a torturer." He is shown to be able to kill his enemies with noteworthy brutality, earning his infamous reputation to those he encounters. David calls him a "crazy man." During the aftermath of the epidemic that struck the country, he has resorted to working in black-market dealings and smuggling items or people of interest through quarantine zones or other designated areas. Because of this, he has accumulated valuable knowledge in regards to surviving desolate environments. Ellie notes that Joel has stained his hand with innocent blood when he reveals to her that he has been "on both sides", thus having the knowledge about a hunters' ambush and anticipating it. This dark past likely contributed to his experience as a hardened survivalist. Over time, he has begun to become less bound by morality and more driven by doing whatever is necessary to survive.
He also becomes extremely dedicated to Ellie, using any means possible to save her and keep her safe. He tortures several cannibals to find out Ellie's location, and then kills the other prisoner after he has gained information about Ellie's location. Ellie also cares greatly for Joel when she cares for him when he was injured, just as Joel cared for her and protected her throughout their journey. They had a father and daughter bond.
However, Joel's other side is also portrayed. Prior to the genocide, he worked hard to single-handedly raise his daughter. The outbreak and Sarah's death changed him into an apathetic, ruthless, and estranged man. He wears the watch that Sarah gave him the day before the initial infection broke out as a reminder. Upon meeting Ellie, he originally has a rocky relationship with her. However, Joel later grows to trust her and finds her reliable at most times such as Ellie spotting for Joel or providing support. As time passes, Joel establishes a father-daughter relationship with Ellie, reminding him of his beloved daughter, Sarah.
He is cynical and gruff and, while nearly as foul-mouthed as Ellie is, his speech is almost always blunt and rude. He was this way towards Ellie, stating he could "two shits" about her and what she does, but later becomes very attached and protective of her.
He also becomes extremely dedicated to Ellie, using any means possible to save her and keep her safe. He tortures several cannibals to find out Ellie's location, and then kills the other prisoner after he has gained information about Ellie's location. Ellie also cares greatly for Joel when she cares for him when he was injured, just as Joel cared for her and protected her throughout their journey. They had a father and daughter bond.
However, Joel's other side is also portrayed. Prior to the genocide, he worked hard to single-handedly raise his daughter. The outbreak and Sarah's death changed him into an apathetic, ruthless, and estranged man. He wears the watch that Sarah gave him the day before the initial infection broke out as a reminder. Upon meeting Ellie, he originally has a rocky relationship with her. However, Joel later grows to trust her and finds her reliable at most times such as Ellie spotting for Joel or providing support. As time passes, Joel establishes a father-daughter relationship with Ellie, reminding him of his beloved daughter, Sarah.
He is cynical and gruff and, while nearly as foul-mouthed as Ellie is, his speech is almost always blunt and rude. He was this way towards Ellie, stating he could "two shits" about her and what she does, but later becomes very attached and protective of her.
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