Difference between revisions of "Adolin Kholin"

== Appearance and Personality ==

Adolin's hair is mostly blond, with streaks of Alethi black running through it;{{book ref|sa1|15}} and it has been described as an unruly mop{{book ref|sa1|28}}{{book ref|sa2|4}} and a stylish mess{{book ref|sa1|58}}. Despite the blond hair color hecomes andfrom Renarin[[Evi share,Kholin|his theymother]] are both Dalinar's legitimate sons.{{wob ref|3012}} Itand is, however, seen as a marksign of theirhis bloodline being impure. by some Alethi.{{book ref|sa2|38}} KaladinHis believeshair Adolin'shas motherbeen maydescribed inas factan beunruly frommop{{book [[Riraref|sa1|28}}{{book (country)ref|Rira]]sa2|4}} becauseand hisa hairstylish is mostly golden blondmess.{{book ref|sa2sa1|1658}} Adolin prefers to remain clean -shaven, but he diddoes grow a beard when heafter threwthrowing himself in jail in protest of Kaladin's imprisonment. His beard was also blond speckled with black.{{book ref|sa2|66}} His eyes are blue{{book ref|sa1|15}} and have an [[Wikipedia:Epicanthic fold|epicanthic fold]]{{wob ref|4079}}. He has been described as handsome on numerous occasions{{book ref|sa1|15}}{{book ref|sa1|46}}{{book ref|sa2|49}} and, as he is Alethi, it can be surmised that his skin is tan in color. However, because he is half -Riran, his skin tone is lighter than his father's.{{wob ref|3932}} There is some inconsistency as to Adolin's height,; beinghe is described as both shorter{{book ref|sa1|15}} and the same height{{book ref|sa2|4}} as Dalinar. Shardplate adds a few inches to his height but hestill isdoesn't make nothim as tall as Kaladin.{{book ref|sa2|16}} He has a birthmark on the back of his left thigh. {{book ref|sa3|13}}

Adolin is incredibly loyal to his father, despitethough nothe doesn't always seeingsee eye-to-eye with him and is certainlyvery much unafraid to voice his opinions.{{book ref|sa1|24}}. Despite his opposing views he remains steadfastly obedient, listening to his father and following the [[Alethi Codes of War]]{{book ref|sa1|22}} even if he does not necessarily believe in them or wish to obey them. He shows an unwillingness to become the highprince when Dalinar considers stepping aside in favor of him, still intensely loyal to his father.{{book ref|sa1|52}}. His skepticism surrounding the Codes eventually changes and Adolin begins to understand their purpose. He grows to become a better leader becauseas ofa thisresult and at the same time he grows further away from the people he once considered to be friends.{{book ref|sa1|58}}.

He deeply cares about his family and one of the few times Adolin admits to being frightened is seeing his father looking fragile and worn down.{{book ref|sa1|28}}. Adolin even allows the four-on-one duel to continue when [[Relis Ruthar]] threatens to have [[Abrobadar]] "accidentally" kill [[Renarin]].{{book ref|sa2|56}}. He is also quick to defend Renarin when [[Torol Sadeas|Sadeas]] insults his younger brother.{{book ref|sa1|15}}. Adolin seems to have had a good relationship with his deceased mother as well, carrying a chain that once belonged to her for good luck during duels.{{book ref|sa2|14}}

He is impulsive, often having to be held back by Renarin or rebuked by his father.{{book ref|sa2|12}}{{book ref|sa1|15}}. Sadeas even refers to him as a "firebrand".{{book ref|sa1|15}}. This impulsiveness of his has lead to him throwing Kaladin across the practice grounds while sparring,{{book ref|sa2|18}}, accidentally allowing Relis Ruthar to set him up in a one-on-four duel{{book ref|sa2|53}} and contributed in some part to his snapping and murdering Sadeas.{{book ref|sa2|89}}

Adolin has a strong sense of right and wrong. In his first encounter with Kaladin he saves a prostitute from being beaten by one of Sadeas's officers.{{book ref|sa1|46}} He also throws himself in jail as a show of solidarity with Kaladin.{{book ref|sa2|66}}

He is shown to be very confident, charismatic and friendly, being on good terms with both [[lighteyes]] and [[darkeyes]].{{book ref|sa2|68}} While Adolin likes to be familiar with a large number of people, calling them friends and acquaintances, he prefers to not be close with any of them.{{book ref|sa1|58}} He's also infamous for his numerous courtships in whichBefore "he continuesmarries to[[Shallan change partners likeDavar]], he's inalso ainfamous dancefor thathis involvesnumerous, particularlyshort-lived quick musiccourtships."{{book ref|sa1|22}} Adolin admits to Kaladin that while he knows how to get women he is unsure of how to keep them.{{book ref|sa2|68}}

Adolin is observant, and thiswhich has also leadled to him being suspicious of those he does not trust. He absolutely does not trust Sadeas, even when his father asks him to, and is eventually proven right at the battle[[Battle of the towerTower]].{{book ref|sa1|65}} He is suspicious of Kaladin for a long time, being the only one to notice that the arm Szeth had cut with his [[Honorblade]] had miraculously healed itself.{{book ref|sa2|33}} He is the first person outside of [[Bridge Four]] to believe Kaladin's claims about [[Amaram]], stating that he always felt the man was hiding something.{{book ref|sa2|66}}

Adolin is very tactically minded. [[Shallan]] notes that he is not as "brilliant" as Kaladin,{{book ref|sa2|77}} but this does not mean he is unintelligent. He even admits to sometimes feigning at being dense.{{book ref|sa2|49}} He applies his knowledge in a more direct manner to win duels and battles and isn't quite as skilled in wit or rhetoric.{{book ref|sa2|68}}

Adolin is compared to his father on various occasions, with Dalinar continuouslyhimself saying that Adolin is a better man than he is.,{{book ref|sa2|85}} though Adolin believes differently.{{book ref|sa2|89}}