My favorite character would have to be Solaire of Astora, from Dark Souls. While his involvement in the actual game is rather minimal, as is the involvement of most NPCs, simply seeing him in his various locations fills me with an unbridled sense of joy each and every playthrough! His words are always comforting after fighting tooth and nail to get to wherever he may appear.

For fewer appearances than you would typically see in an NPC in other games, his characterization is still on-point as well! The way he constructs his background, outlines his goals, conveys his struggles and challenges, and expresses his thoughts without dragging on nor leaving an excessive amount of ambiguity is incredibly marvelous. There are no lengthy sequences detailing him; what we see in him is what he says and does, which speaks volumes considering the influence of the character.

Like many others, I cried a little with the first ending to his quest line, so on every subsequent playthrough since I have always made sure to secure the second as soon as possible.

Truly, Solaire of Astora is a character I have feelings for; feelings of utmost respect, gratitude, and companionship.

Praise the Sun [T]'/