Marius Von Hagen

Marius is accustomed to his celebrity status and seems to not notice crowds of interested onlookers wherever he goes He has remarked that despite the impression of power most people have of him, he has far less power and freedom as a result of his identity. In regard to the negativity of press and public opinion surrounding him, he believes "life is too short to waste on people who don't like us". However, when that same negative attention begins to affect those close to him, it's often enough to move him to action to protect them. He's far more concerned with others' reputation than his own, especially that of his brother, since he hopes that once Giann comes back, he'll be able to leave Pax and start painting again.

He never checks the price of anything he buys, and he uses his money for philanthropic causes such as covering hospital bills for sick children. Due to his attendance of social situations where alcohol is unavoidable, Marius has a "great" alcohol tolerance, but he doesn't drink often because of the headaches he gets afterward.

Despite his easygoing appearance and attitude, Marius' manner in business negotiations is sophisticated and sincere. Those closest to him say that his skill is only partly due to talent, and that he works harder than anyone. Compared to his brother, Marius is described as the more rational of the pair, better able to hide his joys and frustrations.

Animals: Marius has a pharaoh hound he raised personally, and in the past he owned an adopted stray dog named Rella, who's now in the care of friends overseas since Rella was bullied by Marius' enemies at the time. Art: Marius has a true appreciation for art and shows distaste for those who see art as nothing more than a status symbol. He considers art his life passion, preferring to keep Pax staff out of art-related issues when possible in order to keep it as personal space for himself, but he feels very strongly about the fact that if forced to choose between Pax and art, he would never give up Pax. Marius specializes in oil painting, having focused on the discipline during his time studying in Florence. His favorite painter in history is Rembrandt, and he says the modern-day painter "Z" is his idol and is the reason he always wears a "Z" pendant. Body Art: Marius has several piercings in his right ear. He has considered getting a tattoo, but its permanency keeps him from doing so. Extreme Sports: Believing in "work hard, play hard" as a motto, Marius holds a pilot's license that allows him to operate small aircraft and helicopters, as well as a boating license. He's also a certified skydiving coach and owns a skydiving club in Stellis as a personal investment outside Pax. Additionally, Marius claims interest in mountaineering. Languages: In order to more easily understand art history-related literature, Marius learned Latin. He may also speak Italian due to his years in Florence, and he has been observed writing occasional Italian words on his paintings as well. Movies: Although Marius enjoys horror movies, he's so frightened of them that he rarely has the opportunity to watch them, since he doesn't want to watch them alone but is wary of showing others such weakness. Music: Marius fancies himself an air guitar expert and frequents a folk music bar that plays very old music to relax sometimes. Self-defense: Marius has been practicing self-defense from a young age

Marius never knew his mother, Carenina Orinn, who died shortly after he was born, but he feels a need to honor and protect her all the same; he also grew up with close ties to Susan Wellington, or "Aunt Susan," who raised him and his brother after their mother died.

Some of the distance between branches of the von Hagen family is imposed due to an incident that nearly led to Marius' death when a child from another branch of the family locked him in a basement freezer at age five. This led to Marius being raised in a spoiled and sheltered manner, as well as giving him a lasting fear of cold, dark places. He once remarked that his father never punished him for doing anything bad as a child.

Marius attended Starhigh High School, Stellis' most prestigious private school, but he only stayed for a year. His status as a von Hagen made him the target of significant unwanted attention, and when false rumors of a feud between him and his brother made the situation worse and affected Giann's recent position at Pax, Marius left the country at age 16 to attend high school abroad instead to protect his family, claiming it would help him get used to foreign cultures before his enrollment at the Florence College of Art. The move required him to start over since his previous credits weren't accepted, but he attained all necessary credits to graduate in only two years.

Marius enjoys good working relationships with his family and was set to inherit the Pax Group from his father, Austin von Hagen. However, his older brother, Giann von Hagen, was reassigned to an overseas project. The media reported this as a power struggle within the von Hagen family and called it the "Pax Civil War", which Marius denies. Outside of his immediate family, he notes that the von Hagen family is large but neither close nor distant, only meeting at festivals once or twice a year.

Outside his role as the acting CEO of Pax, Marius is a skilled painter. He graduated with honors from the Florence College of Art, a time he describes as special and extremely happy, and he has returned to Stellis for post-graduate studies in art and art history in addition to his duties at Pax. He credits Van Kerrel with beginning his interest in art, having attended an auction he ran at age five.

To distinguish Marius from his brother, directors and veteran Pax employees refer to him as "Mr. Marius," while outsiders tend to buy into his rich brat persona and call him "Master Marius" or, more respectfully, "Mr. von Hagen."

Marius is a tall young man with purple-toned hair, purple eyes, and fair skin. He is typically seen wearing several piercings, a black logo t-shirt, a white button-down overshirt and denim pants. He wears two necklaces, the foremost visible one being a dog tag inscribed with the letter "Z" and a pendant necklace hidden under his shirt. he’s well built, with visible abs, yet is slimmer. strong.