Martin Tintin (MAR-tan RAY-mee tan-TAN)

The Young Reporter

Martin Rémi Tintin

Born in the heart of Brussels, Tintin was raised on stories of exploration and revolution, coming of age between two wars and under the shadow of empire. From an early age, he displayed a fierce commitment to truth and an uncanny ability to sniff out corruption—whether political, criminal, or mystical. He began working as a journalist in his teens, but his dispatches quickly became less about headlines and more about *justice*. What set Tintin apart wasn’t just his bravery—it was his clarity. While others saw complexity, Tintin saw what needed to be done. Whether unraveling conspiracies in the Soviet Union, confronting colonial cruelty in the Congo, or tracking stolen artifacts in Egypt, he approached each mission with open eyes, a ready notebook, and a heart unclouded by cynicism. By his early twenties, Tintin had gained international recognition—not only for his articles but for the way he reshaped public discourse around power and accountability. His refusal to accept bribes, propaganda, or sanitized truths made him a target—and also made him irresistible to the League.

League Member Note
Dates Active in League: 1932-1944
Tintin was brought into the League during the rising instability of the 1930s. Initially tasked with information-gathering and public perception control, he proved himself more than just a messenger. His ability to navigate political regimes, decode cultural nuance, and gain the trust of local communities made him vital in operations ranging from artifact recovery in Tibet to anti-fascist resistance in Spain. His bond with fellow operatives was strong—particularly with Don Sturdy (as older brother-figure), Jo March (intellectual sparring partner), and Dorothea Brooke (who mentored his transition from journalist to diplomat). Tintin provided the team with moral grounding during moments of ethical crisis and was often the one to remind them: “What’s right isn’t always what’s permitted.” After stepping down from active duty in 1944, Tintin pivoted to education and peacebuilding. He advised post-war reconciliation councils, served as a UNESCO envoy, and wrote a memoir that remains classified within League archives. His final act: declining knighthood, stating, “Truth has no crown.”
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Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Slim, agile, and quick-footed. Maintained excellent stamina through constant travel, climbing, and dodging bullets in improbable circumstances.

Facial Features

Youthful even into adulthood, with wide, alert eyes and a soft jawline. His expressions shifted rapidly—curiosity was always just beneath the surface.

Special abilities

Master investigator and polyglot; adept at disguise, negotiation, and recognizing patterns. Natural rapport with animals (especially Snowy) and children.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Raised in a middle-class home in Belgium, Tintin was orphaned young and became a ward of the state press. His early travel pieces gained popularity for their honesty, and he leveraged that into a globe-spanning career before he was old enough to vote.

Sexuality

Asexual or possibly homoromantic; never documented in romantic partnerships but formed deep bonds with select male allies.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Truth. Justice. The belief that if good people *did* something, the world could still be saved.

Likes & Dislikes

Loved: Maps, trains, strong tea, Snowy, and honest conversation.
Disliked: Censorship, cowardice, fascists, and unchecked authority.

Virtues & Personality perks

Compassionate, unshakably ethical, and fearless in the face of power. Always assumed people could be better—then acted to prove it.

Vices & Personality flaws

Too idealistic. Often dove into danger without backup. Sometimes forgot not every truth could be safely exposed.

Representation & Legacy

Tintin is remembered as *the Conscience of the League*. His field notebooks are still used to train League informants and cultural envoys. A statue in Brussels’ League annex bears the inscription: “For truth, not glory.”

Social

Social Aptitude

Excellent in one-on-one settings or with small groups. Disarming in interviews, relentless in pursuit. Underestimated frequently—always to his advantage.

Speech

Clean, to the point, with occasional flashes of dry wit. Wrote more than he spoke—but when he did speak, people listened.

Species

Duine

Realm

The Mortal Realm

Date of Birth

May 22, 1910

Date of Death

July 8, 1986

Life

1910 CE 1986 CE 76 years old

Circumstances of Death

Natural causes; passed peacefully after a quiet career as a peace envoy and global educator.

Birthplace

Brussels, Belgium

Place of Death

Geneva, Switzerland

Children

Sex

Male

Sexuality

Asexual

Eyes

Blue

Hair

Red

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Fair, freckle-prone

Height

5' 6"

Weight

135 lbs

Quotes & Catchphrases

Great snakes!

Aligned Organization

The League

Character Prototype

Gemini
Inquisitive, witty, versatile.