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Character: Klavier Gavin
Canon: Gyakuten Saiban/Ace Attorney
Version: American game release
Canon Point: Taken after case 4-3 (Turnabout Serenade)
Age: 24
Gender: Male
History: Fandom Wiki Pages: Character Page The Gavinners
Personality: Klavier is friendly, charismatic, confident, and... well, a perfectionist. He demands that everything be done right, from his music to his law--both a prodigious prosecutor and international rock star, he somehow (and with great talent) manages to juggle two careers that, for most people, would be exhaustingly full-time professions. He transitions between them seamlessly--so seamlessly, in fact, that you'd never know he was living such a double life. His band, the Gavinners (for which he is both the vocalist and lead guitar) has a bold legal theme, comprised entirely of members of law enforcement and performing music with a decidedly... well, legal bent. In court, however, Klavier is no less prone to flippancy, rock, or playfully antagonistic banter, which he mingles freely with his usual combination of German and legal terminology. He has even been known to shamelessly air guitar when he's on a particularly good streak. However, he handles proceedings with a decidedly focused eye, aimed at discovering one and only one thing: the truth. A diva he may be--and oh, what a diva he is--but he's also dead serious, with an eye for detail and a determination to get things right the first time--or else keep trying until he does. He tolerates no mistakes, allows no mishandled evidence, no overlooked facts, no missed cues--and God help you if you get it wrong, because there is one thing about Klavier that just about everyone finds intolerable... his temper.
Very much entrenched in Klavier's personality, you see, is a deep, very arrogant, very aggravating tendency to bitch. There's no better way to put it. It goes back to his perfectionism; one piqued, Klavier can really tear into something--or someone, and given the right trigger, will do so with a vengeance. It doesn't have to be a big slight; if he's involved in it and something is even a hair out of place, he'll go off, and woe betide the first person--or second or third or fifth or eighth person--to cross his path until it's resolved. He'll pursue the offence mercilessly, dissecting every detail and seizing every opportunity he can get his hands on until he has determined the source of his immediate ire--and if it's you, watch out: Klavier can be coldly and shockingly unforgiving, and he can get a pretty big chip on his shoulder over this kind of thing--especially if it involves music--and in severe cases it can take some time for him to actually calm down. If it's wrong, he'll complain, (and he does complain, often), but if it's really wrong--and this more by his standards than yours--he'll throw a tantrum; no tears, just tirades, and this--combined with his apparent self-absorption and occasional vanity--contributes heavily to his 'diva' reputation.
Klavier is a man of contradictions, a strange combination of sophistication and streetwise, of familiarity and formality--of prissiness and practicality--he's equal parts professional and playboy, albeit superficially so in the latter; Klavier is far too busy and preoccupied with his occupations for dating or a life of excess, but for the sake of his famous image, he tends to leave the impression that he does in fact follow the 'rock star' lifestyle. He is extraordinarily European, in large part because he is, in fact, German, and this factors heavily into his personality. He's very proud, and his mental strength and fortitude are not to be underestimated--he didn't get where he was by luck alone, and growing up with Kristoph--his elder brother, famous defence attorney and orchestrator of Phoenix Wright's downfall--can be a trial by fire, one from which he managed to emerge (not quite) unscathed.
Around women, he comes off as charming and suave, almost flirtatious, laying on the charm with a very friendly and open but never overbearing approach. He's very pretty--not good-looking, not handsome, but pretty--and his personality complements this, diva tantrums aside. He tends to be a bit more irritating to the men, what with his subtle jabs and backhanded compliments; he's more playful than malicious, but his griefing (good-natured or not) can accumulate, and if you're thin skinned, he can be downright infuriating. He loves to tease people, though, and his ego--combined with his apparent refusal to take things seriously and his ability to get under others' skin--can make him a little bit frustrating to work with, especially when you realise that he can still work while driving you to distraction.
Nevertheless, he is a professional to the core, to the point that his public face appears to be all he has--and what a charming, skillful public face it is, at least when he's not complaining or chewing someone out. Klavier is an expert--frighteningly so--at putting his feelings aside or locking them away, putting all personal sentiments and opinions aside to get the job done. You'd never know he was anything but absolutely comfortable. The problem is that under all that natural charm, there's another, very secret, very guarded, very different person inside. He does have his (deeply buried) insecurities, to put it lightly--the signs are subtle, but they're there. He keeps the atmosphere light and a smile on his face, but despite his strong and convincing front, too many streaks of absolute failure can start a budding revelation of his issues; he'll cover it as best he can, but it makes him a bit fractured, and he'll start making more and more mistakes and lapses of judgement. This will be explained further in his Weaknesses section.
Fears: Failure, death. The usual suspects. Also: see weaknesses. He is actually a potential wreck, and the truth of the monster that is his brother that's lurking in his unconscious is more terrifying than any death or threat of physical harm--real or otherwise. As a result of Kristoph's influence, his fears of failure are greatly exaggerated, and--on a greater level--of being nothing and thus forgotten or disapproved of by Kristoph... or being forgotten and thus being nothing. His ego is not just an asset and a flaw, it is also his defence.
Weaknesses: Klavier is absolutely wrapped about his older brother, Kristoph's, manipulative finger, and it does terrible, terrible things to his self-esteem, not to mention his mental security and emotional stability. While he's certainly full of ego in the public sphere and definitely very proud and confident on his own, once you put Klavier in the general vicinity of his brother, he begins to crumble, and becomes much, much smaller and a lot less... well, anything but his brother's willing puppet. He often bends to his brother's will without so much as a word of protest, sometimes without even reailsing he's doing it; he loves his brother, and believes (or wants to believe) that Kristoph feels the same, and will defend his elder sibling to the point of intractible stubbornness in nearly all situations. He can give Kristoph grief or complain about this or that characteristic if he wants to, but if anyone else tries, he shuts them down or argues in his brother's favour instantly. This specially one-sided relationship has developed to the point that there are great, giant cracks in his self-esteem, his worth very heavily influenced by his brother's incidental approval...or worse, disapproval. This isn't to say Klavier isn't independent--he is, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Especially when he's away from Kristoph. And he definitely has the power to say no--he's defied his brother on more than one occasion, staunchly braving the wrath of his elder sibling in favour of an ideal of belief--and more often than not, this ideal is the truth.* But when it comes to family matters, Klavier is absolutely under his brother's thumb. He trusts Kristoph absolutely. And therein lies his downfall.
*In the last trial of his game (in the future, as far as my Klavier is concerned), he goes so far as to try his brother for murder... and convict him, with the help of Kristoph's own callousness and the newly-instated jury system. In the process, Kristoph's obsessive control and near-psychopathic tyranny come out into the open, forcing Klavier to confront exactly what sort of man he's trusted and believed in his entire life. So it's clear that Klavier is not quite the spineless puppet Kristoph would like him to be. It just takes extreme duress to change that.
Mundane Strengths/Abilities: Klavier's passions are music and law, and he excels at both of them--he has a natural ear and a natural affinity for sound and rhythm, and an attention to detail that would rival anyone but his own brother's, and he has an endless, determined drive to succeed. His perfectionist nature and sharp wit serve him well, and he's a smart man--he's fast on his feet and, barring something related to his brother, impossible to keep down for very long. He's very adaptable, and--diva tantrums aside--if there's one thing Klavier is, it's determined. He's much more serious than he lets on. He keeps his public face on at all times, always conscious of how other people are going to perceive him. His image is very important to him, but results are even more so--just watch out for those perfectionist tantrums.
He's a very tough person--resilient, willful, and incredibly stubborn; don't think he'll hesitate to defend himself if he finds it comes down to it.
Himself, or anyone else who needs it.
Sensitivity/Magical Ability: None.
Supply List: Prosecutor's badge, a large silver pendant on a chain (Gavinner's Logo), and a keyring with the keys to his motorcycle, house, guitar case, etc. He also has his wallet, complete with driver's license, credit cards, some stray guitar picks, and a fairly substantial amount of cash--both Euros and USD. About what you'd expect him to have, really.
Game Transfers: None.
Canon: Gyakuten Saiban/Ace Attorney
Version: American game release
Canon Point: Taken after case 4-3 (Turnabout Serenade)
Age: 24
Gender: Male
History: Fandom Wiki Pages: Character Page The Gavinners
Personality: Klavier is friendly, charismatic, confident, and... well, a perfectionist. He demands that everything be done right, from his music to his law--both a prodigious prosecutor and international rock star, he somehow (and with great talent) manages to juggle two careers that, for most people, would be exhaustingly full-time professions. He transitions between them seamlessly--so seamlessly, in fact, that you'd never know he was living such a double life. His band, the Gavinners (for which he is both the vocalist and lead guitar) has a bold legal theme, comprised entirely of members of law enforcement and performing music with a decidedly... well, legal bent. In court, however, Klavier is no less prone to flippancy, rock, or playfully antagonistic banter, which he mingles freely with his usual combination of German and legal terminology. He has even been known to shamelessly air guitar when he's on a particularly good streak. However, he handles proceedings with a decidedly focused eye, aimed at discovering one and only one thing: the truth. A diva he may be--and oh, what a diva he is--but he's also dead serious, with an eye for detail and a determination to get things right the first time--or else keep trying until he does. He tolerates no mistakes, allows no mishandled evidence, no overlooked facts, no missed cues--and God help you if you get it wrong, because there is one thing about Klavier that just about everyone finds intolerable... his temper.
Very much entrenched in Klavier's personality, you see, is a deep, very arrogant, very aggravating tendency to bitch. There's no better way to put it. It goes back to his perfectionism; one piqued, Klavier can really tear into something--or someone, and given the right trigger, will do so with a vengeance. It doesn't have to be a big slight; if he's involved in it and something is even a hair out of place, he'll go off, and woe betide the first person--or second or third or fifth or eighth person--to cross his path until it's resolved. He'll pursue the offence mercilessly, dissecting every detail and seizing every opportunity he can get his hands on until he has determined the source of his immediate ire--and if it's you, watch out: Klavier can be coldly and shockingly unforgiving, and he can get a pretty big chip on his shoulder over this kind of thing--especially if it involves music--and in severe cases it can take some time for him to actually calm down. If it's wrong, he'll complain, (and he does complain, often), but if it's really wrong--and this more by his standards than yours--he'll throw a tantrum; no tears, just tirades, and this--combined with his apparent self-absorption and occasional vanity--contributes heavily to his 'diva' reputation.
Klavier is a man of contradictions, a strange combination of sophistication and streetwise, of familiarity and formality--of prissiness and practicality--he's equal parts professional and playboy, albeit superficially so in the latter; Klavier is far too busy and preoccupied with his occupations for dating or a life of excess, but for the sake of his famous image, he tends to leave the impression that he does in fact follow the 'rock star' lifestyle. He is extraordinarily European, in large part because he is, in fact, German, and this factors heavily into his personality. He's very proud, and his mental strength and fortitude are not to be underestimated--he didn't get where he was by luck alone, and growing up with Kristoph--his elder brother, famous defence attorney and orchestrator of Phoenix Wright's downfall--can be a trial by fire, one from which he managed to emerge (not quite) unscathed.
Around women, he comes off as charming and suave, almost flirtatious, laying on the charm with a very friendly and open but never overbearing approach. He's very pretty--not good-looking, not handsome, but pretty--and his personality complements this, diva tantrums aside. He tends to be a bit more irritating to the men, what with his subtle jabs and backhanded compliments; he's more playful than malicious, but his griefing (good-natured or not) can accumulate, and if you're thin skinned, he can be downright infuriating. He loves to tease people, though, and his ego--combined with his apparent refusal to take things seriously and his ability to get under others' skin--can make him a little bit frustrating to work with, especially when you realise that he can still work while driving you to distraction.
Nevertheless, he is a professional to the core, to the point that his public face appears to be all he has--and what a charming, skillful public face it is, at least when he's not complaining or chewing someone out. Klavier is an expert--frighteningly so--at putting his feelings aside or locking them away, putting all personal sentiments and opinions aside to get the job done. You'd never know he was anything but absolutely comfortable. The problem is that under all that natural charm, there's another, very secret, very guarded, very different person inside. He does have his (deeply buried) insecurities, to put it lightly--the signs are subtle, but they're there. He keeps the atmosphere light and a smile on his face, but despite his strong and convincing front, too many streaks of absolute failure can start a budding revelation of his issues; he'll cover it as best he can, but it makes him a bit fractured, and he'll start making more and more mistakes and lapses of judgement. This will be explained further in his Weaknesses section.
Fears: Failure, death. The usual suspects. Also: see weaknesses. He is actually a potential wreck, and the truth of the monster that is his brother that's lurking in his unconscious is more terrifying than any death or threat of physical harm--real or otherwise. As a result of Kristoph's influence, his fears of failure are greatly exaggerated, and--on a greater level--of being nothing and thus forgotten or disapproved of by Kristoph... or being forgotten and thus being nothing. His ego is not just an asset and a flaw, it is also his defence.
Weaknesses: Klavier is absolutely wrapped about his older brother, Kristoph's, manipulative finger, and it does terrible, terrible things to his self-esteem, not to mention his mental security and emotional stability. While he's certainly full of ego in the public sphere and definitely very proud and confident on his own, once you put Klavier in the general vicinity of his brother, he begins to crumble, and becomes much, much smaller and a lot less... well, anything but his brother's willing puppet. He often bends to his brother's will without so much as a word of protest, sometimes without even reailsing he's doing it; he loves his brother, and believes (or wants to believe) that Kristoph feels the same, and will defend his elder sibling to the point of intractible stubbornness in nearly all situations. He can give Kristoph grief or complain about this or that characteristic if he wants to, but if anyone else tries, he shuts them down or argues in his brother's favour instantly. This specially one-sided relationship has developed to the point that there are great, giant cracks in his self-esteem, his worth very heavily influenced by his brother's incidental approval...or worse, disapproval. This isn't to say Klavier isn't independent--he is, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Especially when he's away from Kristoph. And he definitely has the power to say no--he's defied his brother on more than one occasion, staunchly braving the wrath of his elder sibling in favour of an ideal of belief--and more often than not, this ideal is the truth.* But when it comes to family matters, Klavier is absolutely under his brother's thumb. He trusts Kristoph absolutely. And therein lies his downfall.
*In the last trial of his game (in the future, as far as my Klavier is concerned), he goes so far as to try his brother for murder... and convict him, with the help of Kristoph's own callousness and the newly-instated jury system. In the process, Kristoph's obsessive control and near-psychopathic tyranny come out into the open, forcing Klavier to confront exactly what sort of man he's trusted and believed in his entire life. So it's clear that Klavier is not quite the spineless puppet Kristoph would like him to be. It just takes extreme duress to change that.
Mundane Strengths/Abilities: Klavier's passions are music and law, and he excels at both of them--he has a natural ear and a natural affinity for sound and rhythm, and an attention to detail that would rival anyone but his own brother's, and he has an endless, determined drive to succeed. His perfectionist nature and sharp wit serve him well, and he's a smart man--he's fast on his feet and, barring something related to his brother, impossible to keep down for very long. He's very adaptable, and--diva tantrums aside--if there's one thing Klavier is, it's determined. He's much more serious than he lets on. He keeps his public face on at all times, always conscious of how other people are going to perceive him. His image is very important to him, but results are even more so--just watch out for those perfectionist tantrums.
He's a very tough person--resilient, willful, and incredibly stubborn; don't think he'll hesitate to defend himself if he finds it comes down to it.
Himself, or anyone else who needs it.
Sensitivity/Magical Ability: None.
Supply List: Prosecutor's badge, a large silver pendant on a chain (Gavinner's Logo), and a keyring with the keys to his motorcycle, house, guitar case, etc. He also has his wallet, complete with driver's license, credit cards, some stray guitar picks, and a fairly substantial amount of cash--both Euros and USD. About what you'd expect him to have, really.
Game Transfers: None.