Character Analysis
(Avoiding Spoilers)
Grew Up... with his father. Miles grew up adoring his father Gregory Edgeworth and wanted to be a defense attorney just like him. However, after witnessing his father’s death during the DL-6 incident, Miles was emotionally scarred.
Living... in Los Angeles. As a prosecutor working for the city, Miles makes his home in Southern California.
Profession... Chief Prosecutor. After his father’s death, Miles was trained to become a prosecutor by his mentor, Manfred von Karma. Miles became a ruthless, brilliant prosecutor, achieved success at any cost, and eventually rose to the rank of Chief Prosecutor.
Interests... the Steel Samurai. Although he would never admit it out loud, Miles is a big fan of the Steel Samurai comic book series and superhero show.
Relationship Status... single. Miles is a cold, insecure guy who doesn’t like to let other people in to help deal with his problems. However, he does have a good working relationship with his assistant Kay Faraday.
Challenge... bringing the guilty to justice. Though his methods are aggressive, Miles genuinely believes in what he is doing. He wants criminals to pay for their misdeeds. He’ll hunt for evidence, speak to detectives, and interrogate witnesses for contradictions as much as he has to in order to get results. As he says, “It doesn’t matter how many underhanded tricks a person uses. The truth will always make itself known.”
Personality... aloof. Others tend to see Miles as a snob, but really he is just socially awkward. He still has nightmares about his father’s death, and although he is loyal to friends, he has a hard time expressing that he cares about them.
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