Basic Info

Name: Rin Tohsaka Age: 18* Birthday: February 3rd
Orientation: Bi Occupation: Mage
Franchise Installment: Fate/Stay Night or Hollow Ataraxia

About.

As the most recent inheritor of the Tohsaka name, Rin comes from a long line of notable mages. As such she's been pressured from a young age to succeed, and on top of that she was born with a rare trait — failure or mediocrity was never an option for her. Growing up she was taught to prioritize magecraft and upholding the family name and ideals over her own personal interests. Calm elegance and propriety were to come before everything. In addition to that, she was separated from her beloved sister because only one child can inherit the tools and teaching of the craft.

At around age 7 Rin's parents died as a result of the Holy Grail War. Her father killed by another participant, and her mother left handicapped both physically and mentally. From then on Rin had to teach herself magecraft while also taking care of her mother. Kirei, a man who had worked with her father and served as his apprentice, became the legal guardian of Rin when her mother passed. Rin blames Kirei for not protecting her father during the war, and also implies that he mismanaged the family's assets.

Over a decade after the Holy Grail War, Rin has become a serviceable mage and has learned martial arts from her legal guardian. She aims to participate in the next Holy Grail War, and win for the sake of fulfilling her father's last wish for her. Unbeknownst to her she'd be facing classmates, family, and even more unexpected familiar faces...

First impressions.

Visual.

At first glance Tohsaka looks like an average (if very well put-together) young Japanese woman. Her dark hair falls in styled waves about her shoulders — usually worn in a half-up twintails style, or high-tied ponytail. Her skin is fair and unblemished while also noticeably well taken care of. Rin's nails are well manicured, and typically she doesn't wear much makeup.

Her frame is petite, and her height is slightly shorter than her nation's average. One could easily mistake her for frail if not for the way her athletic muscles betray themselves when she flexes or strains for something. Typically a soft layer of fat smooths over any evidence until this happens. Especially below the waist where her curves are more noticeable.

The only thing that stands out as unusual at first glance is her eyes. Vivid blue and not common because of the trait's recessive nature. However the Tohsaka's blue eyes have been in the family for generations. Likely due to mingling with mages in Europe while learning under Zelretch or attending Clocktower.

Fashion.

Because of her "uncute personality" and viewing her appearance as "just another tool" Tohsaka tends to dress in trendy/girly outfits. Most of the time she seems to favor modest blouses paired with bottoms that will show off her legs — whether that be shorts or mini skirts depends on her mood. If the weather is cold she's likely to thigh high stockings or semi-opaque pantyhose in order to give her coverage while also still hinting at skin.

Rin also seems to like changing up her hairstyle every once in a while. Sometimes favoring braids, buns, or ponytails over the typical half-up twintail look that is her typical style.

Demeanor.

Rin typically comes off as cold and polite in most conversations, but if provoked can get heated, loud, and antagonistic. As such most may find that she can have a very hot-and-cold personality. Some may find her outward behavior "honor student" like while others have taken to calling her, "the Red Devil".

Aural.

Vocal Reel — No matter which "side" of Rin Tohsaka you meet, there's always something consistent in the way she talks. She's not overly-formal unless she thinks it'll net her something, but she's also not crass unless provoked. Some have likened her speech patterns to "bossy," "nagging mom-type" or even "pushy older sister".

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(*Please note that there is some back and forth about ages. While Tohsaka is a "2nd Year Student" in High School, and this typically denotes a 17yo, there is some contradictory info. This includes but is not limited to: Disclaimer all characters are 18+ because Fate/ includes NSFW scenes as an eroge [almost not worth mentioning], Tohsaka's birthday occurring during the prologue of the VN [making her 17 at the start, but 18 before the body of the story], and the Heaven's Feel movies restructuring the timeline of events so that the gap between the 4th Holy Grail War [Fate/Zero's time] and the 5th [Stay Night] is 11yrs instead of 10. Considering there is more than one instance of putting her at this age, I have settled on 18.)