Gladiolus Amicitia

==Profile==
===Appearance===
[[File:Gladiolus-Outfits-FFXV.jpg|thumb|left|Gladiolus's default outfits.]]
Gladiolus is a tall man with a large build. He wears black leather trousers with a small side chain, and an open black shirt with nothing but a pendant underneath. In the "no jacket" version of his outfit, he wears a black tank top with the Crownsguard's insignia in gray.

He has a small arm sleeve over his left wrist, and wears black shoes with red soles. He has amber eyes and a long scar over his left eye. Gladiolus has a large [[Tattoo (body modification)|tattoo]] of a bird of prey that covers his entire back and extends down his arms. The full tattoo is visible with the [[Attire#Rugged Attire|Rugged Attire]] from his DLC. The tattoo is for male line of the Amicitia, and is the credential of the King's Shield rather than a family crest, the family members getting their tattoo when they become one of the shield. Gladiolus's father Clarus Amicitia has the same tattoo.<ref>{{Refwebsite| page url = http://femto-jiokichi.tumblr.com/post/162590355208/jp2en-new-infomation-released-at-a-fan-event-on| page name = Jp2En: New infomation released at a fan event on July 1, 2017| site url = http://femto-jiokichi.tumblr.com| site name = A Bit Of Laughter at Tumblr| access time = 20180725200007}}</ref> According to the ''Final Fantasy XV: Episode Carbuncle'' Comic 13, one theory for the origin of the Shield of the King's bird tattoo is to honor [[Enkidu (Final Fantasy XV)|Enkidu]], a close companion of [[Gilgamesh (Final Fantasy XV)|Gilgamesh]], the first Shield of the King.<ref>{{Refwebsite| page url = https://www.famitsu.com/matome/ff15/EPC_13.html| page name = 『FINAL FANTASY XV エピソード カーバンクル』第13話| site url = https://www.famitsu.com| site name = Famitsu| access time = 19:58, January 16, 2019 (UTC)}}</ref> In his casual attire, Gladiolus's belt buckle also portrays an eagle.

Gladiolus obtains more scars during the game. His long brown hair is shaved along the sides, and he sports a jaw beard. Like all party members, he has [[Grim Reaper (entity)#Final Fantasy XV|skull motifs]] to his outfit; the buttons on his jacket have skulls on them, his necklace has two golden skulls, and there is a small skull on his belt buckle and on the tag of his trousers' zipper.

Ten years later, the sides of his hair have grown back. His hair is longer, and he keeps it in a small ponytail. The tattoo on his arm has slightly faded, and he gains the [[Kingsglaive (group)|Kingsglaive]] uniform. Other [[attire]]s he can wear are the [[Attire#Thermal Suit|Thermal Suit]] for power plant workers, [[Attire#Magitek Exosuit|Magitek Exosuit]] bonus attire added in a patch, and the [[Attire#Medjay Assassin's Robe|Medjay Assassin's Robe]] from the ''[[Final Fantasy XV: Assassin's Festival]]'' event. The ''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]'' collaboration quest [[Adventurer from Another World]] gives him a new attire that shows him with leg tattoos;<!--pictures: https://twitter.com/loktonlop/status/1073065748841541632--> however, he doesn't have the tattoos in the ''Assassin's Creed'' outfit.

===Personality===
{{Q|I've served as your Shield through thick and thin. No matter what, I've got your back—now and always!|Gladiolus Amicitia}}
Gladiolus is a cheerful person, contrasting with his imposing physique. Gladiolus has been a fan of the great outdoors since he was young, and has [[Product placement|collected various Coleman camping equipment items]]. He enjoys fighting, and thus researches techniques and skills.

Gladiolus's family has always served as protectors of the Lucian [[royalty|royal family]], and he is the only party member with a militaristic background. Gladiolus freely expresses his opinions on what's necessary and acts as a pillar in ensuring that the team doesn't sway from their goal. This directness leads him into arguments with Noctis. Gladiolus holds Noctis to a high standard as the heir apparent, and becomes impatient with him if he doesn't think Noctis is trying hard enough. Their confrontations can escalate to a physical level, Gladiolus grabbing Noctis by the shirt to lecture him, and generally acting in a threatening manner. However, he takes great pride as Noctis's sworn shield and instinctively jumps between Noctis and anyone who tries to harm him. 

Gladiolus is blunt when it comes to humor. He is confident in his abilities, but at times fears he is not strong enough for the position of the future king's shield. He is flirtatious with women, earning [[Prompto Argentum|Prompto's]] ire. When Iris remarks that her and Noctis's tour of [[Lestallum]] reminds her of a date, Noctis says Gladiolus would "kick his ass" if that were true.