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*** Chapter 22: Shamuhaza and Hugh respectively, when they become one of the first people to [[spoiler:get a glimpse of [[IAmNotLeftHanded Kyril's power as a great one]]. For the former, it is an [[BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor ironic]] one and the result is obviously [[GoMadFromTheRevelation not]] [[FateWorseThanDeath pretty]]. For the latter, he is thankfully unharmed thanks to his power not directed at him, but the very fact that Kyril defeats Shamuhaza by simply [[DeathGlare staring]] at him leaves Hugh [[MadnessMantra mouthing the word "Boss" over and over again]].]]

** Kind of true for Kyril. Whenever one notices Kyril lowering his bandanna, they are often surprised at how young he looks like. While he has an appearance of a young man somewhere in the twenties, the story has not confirmed his real age. At one point during a conversation with Olga in the original version, Kyril tells her he's not over a hundred years old like her. If we consider [[spoiler:his [[EldritchAbomination true nature]], as well as the unknown [[TimeSkip time-skip]] between the Childhood's Beginning ending and the beginning of the story]], we can [[ImpliedTrope safely assume]] that he is in fact quite old.

* OneManArmy: The Good Hunter, in spades. He made his name by slaughtering numerous orc bands all by himself, including high value targets that would be a pain to anyone who is not the Good Hunter. [[DeconstructedCharacterArchetype Deconstructed]] as this [[ShellShockedVeteran messes up his psyche]], and he has to cope with it by being ConditionedToAcceptHorror. Besides, he cannot be everywhere at once, so he, a OneManArmy, fights with an army to achieve victory more effectively.

** Kyril, in the beginning. He has been working as a freelance sellsword since arriving to Eostia, hunting down numerous orc war bands [[OneManArmy by himself]] not for heroics, but for a living. In fact, this trope is the sole reason why he gets involved in the quest of bringing Olga alive back to Ken. His insistence in the completion of his mission, hence getting paid, is made more prominent in the remastered version. Later on, he would gradually grow out of this mentality when he gets more involved in the war against the Black Dogs. In particular, the moment where he decides to [[DefiedTrope defy]] BystanderSyndrome marks his CharacterDevelopment.

** Sanakan and Hugh. Forced to [[StreetUrchin fend for themselves in the streets via pickpocketing]] due to ParentalAbandonment. Forced to [[HarmfulToMinors bear scars]] should they get caught. All because their respective parents are not there to protect them. [[FromBadToWorse And then]] the Black Dogs invade the village they are residing in to RapePillageAndBurn. The two kids would not survive past Chapter 4 if Kyril, who would later become their [[MentorArchetype mentor]] and grant them strength, arrived late for one second.
** [[ThePollyanna Hugh]] deserves special mention, as the story later reveals more details about his family. His mother, now a minor noble, married another man to have another son and daughter, which culminated in Hugh's [[ParentalAbandonment abandonment]]. Before his [[TheApprentice apprenticeship]] under Kyril, Sanakan was the only person to show him genuine affection, being a fellow StreetUrchin like he was. To end it off in a peculiar note, Hugh has made peace with the fact that he doesn't want to see his mother or his mother's family ever again, yet he is badgered by these people to come back and become their heir, letter of forgiveness and all.

** The main setting has multiple gods that can be worshiped by anyone, even the unsavoury folk[[note]]e.g., the goblins using a HumanSacrifice for their dark gods (Chapter 6, original ver.), the Malys clan dabbling with less sympathetic gods (Chapter 22, original ver.), the orcs ululating to their dark gods around a cooking pit (Chapter 9, remastered ver.), etc.[[/note]]. However, only two are regarded as the most prominent: gentle Laurendau, who reincarnates in her descendants to hold her power for generations; and haughty Garan, Laurendau's [[EvilCounterpart polar opposite]] (though her "cruelty" is merely an InformedAttribute). Celestine Lucross is the current inheritor of the former's power, while Olga Discordia is the current inheritor of the latter. [[ForeverWar Both have engaged in warfare for centuries]].

*** [[OurDemonsAreDifferent The]] [[RatMen Rat]] notes that TheOldGods are waking, and they may have need of Kyril during some future war. Though this merely falls under VaguenessIsComing rather than meaningful lore.
* OurOrcsAreDifferent: The traditional kind. [[DumbMuscle Dumb]], green-skined, bestial/barbaric to the point of AlwaysChaoticEvil, little to no culture/character outside of organizing war bands and committing RapePillageAndBurn... the orcs are Tolkienesque alright. There's also how other groups like [[OurGoblinsAreDifferent goblins]], [[AllTrollsAreDifferent trolls]], and [[OurOgresAreHungrier ogres]] are typically counted as "orcs but smaller or larger".
* OutsideContextProblem: Suffice to say, anyone and anything related to ''VideoGame/BloodBorne'' is this to the ''Kuroinu'' 'verse. Especially Kyril Sutherland, the protagonist of this story. To the people of Eostia, he is a mysterious outsider clad in nondescript clothing and a weird hat. No one in the country knows where he comes from, and the stuff he uses are ''completely'' foreign. The awe, mystery, and suspicion only increases tenfold when compounded by his secrecy, as well as [[StrongAndSkilled his talent]] [[OneManArmy for slaughter]]. On the other hand, readers who have played ''VideoGame/BloodBorne'' [[DramaticIrony are familiar with his origins, his abilities, and his motives]]. Throughout the story, he is the GodzillaThreshold to Celestine, ruler of Eostia and leader of the Seven Shields, who has no choice but to find this elusive, yet dangerous agent in hopes of possibly ending the ForeverWar with his help, which it did. The monsters and the Black Dogs simply don't stand a chance against this blasted NighInvulnerable LightningBruiser that came out of nowhere. Even though he is on the side of Eostia and its people during the war against the Black Dogs, they can only pray that he doesn't [[ForTheEvulz murder or turn on them for no reason]], not that they can do anything anyway should he decide to do so, implausible as it may seem. The kicker? Kyril himself will [[ExploitedTrope make sure]] that he is ''always two steps ahead'' by keeping Yharnam and his two biggest trump cards -- his ResurrectiveImmortality [[spoiler:and his nature as a [[EldritchAbomination great one]]]] a secret, with the positive side-effect that [[spoiler:no one would suffer from the [[GoMadFromTheRevelation madness]] of Yharnam]]. At one point, he even outright states that [[TerrorHero fear and deception are useful tools for him to move if everyone knew almost nothing about him]].

* PaperDestructionOfAnger: Having a dislike for paperwork, Kyril does this sometimes with irritation. The one time he does this with TranquilFury is where he has enough of [[spoiler:a spreading rumour claiming he slept with Maia]]. Cue the feeble piece of parchment on his table being crumpled into a ball and [[BurnBabyBurn thrown into the fireplace]] in a sudden motion.

** It is [[ImpliedTrope implied]] that [[StreetUrchin Sanakan and Hugh]] see their {{mentor}} Kyril a father figure, as he gives them a home, food, and strength, despite having every right to turn them away. A bartender even asks him if the two kids are his.

** The very premise of the story is the Good Hunter dishing out [[CruelAndUnusualDeath gory deaths]], torture, and [[spoiler:the occasional MindRape]] unto the Black Dogs, an ArmyOfThievesAndWhores who RapePillageAndBurn. There are times where he punishes Black Dog members legitimately or in a "less cruel" manner (e.g. executing traitors via hanging and burning their corpses afterward in Chapter 19 of the original), but those are exceptions.

* PileBunker: The Good Hunter pulls out the Stake Driver in two occasions in the original version -- the attack on the Malys Estate, and the hunt for Mandeville. A [[PowerFist heavy gauntlet]] with a large stake strapped to it, it is [[OneHitKill strong]] enough to reduce a mutant to LudicrousGibs. The resulting explosion from this trick weapon can also stagger nearby foes, making them vulnerable to any incoming attack.

** Princess Knight Luu-Luu has a child-like body frame, but she is strong enough to lift up her huge axe. Her combat prowess is best shown in [[spoiler:Chapter 16 of the original, where Luu-Luu, as a [[BrainwashedAndCrazy husk]], manages to keep up with [[WorldsStrongestMan the Good]] [[LightningBruiser Hunter]] in speed. She also has enough strength to push him back and throw him aside a considerable distance.]]

** Sanakan has a heavy bracer which protects the arm/wrist instead of the fist, but works pretty much in the same way as a gauntlet. One blow is strong enough to break the opponents neck.

* RageAgainstTheMentor: Sanakan and Hugh's {{flashback}} in Chapter 7 of the original [[{{Subverted}} subverts]] this trope. The two [[TheApprentice apprentices]] want answers from their MentorInSourArmor Kyril regarding the contract they've taken to become [[HunterOfMonsters hunters]]. It is then Kyril hints that he himself has "changed beyond all human reasoning", or rather, [[spoiler:he's [[HumanoidAbomination not even human]]]]. Worried that they themselves may turn into something worse one day, Sanakan is just about to call him out, only for Kyril to stop her from doing so. He then reassures the two that such an outcome would not come to pass, explains the reasoning for taking the two as his students, and last but not least, opens up to them about his motive to fight against the Black Dogs. The end result is that Kyril gains Sanakan and Hugh's trust as a kind and honest mentor.

** One of his apprentices, Sanakan, is an {{inversion}}. Assuming that the Old Hunter Set she wears looks exactly the same as that in ''VideoGame/BloodBorne'', her BadassLongcoat is a case of dark on the outside, red on the inside. [[KidHero She's]] actually one of the heroes.

* RescueRomance: After being saved by Kyril, her co-worker, from Michelle's clutches, Maia developed feelings for him, to the point where she is in desperate need of his presence and comfort from her trauma she faced beforehand. The affection is one-sided due to Kyril's [[CelibateHero celibacy]] (though Maia [[ImaginaryLoveTriangle initially suspects that he is hooked up with Grace]]), but he did have Lily help her recover.
* TheRestShallPass: This is what [[OneManArmy Kyril]] does whenever a stronger threat suddenly appears, or whenever he senses that the ArcVillain is near. The reason is either because he puts a more [[ItsPersonal personal]] stake on the act, or more pragmatically, he aims to quell the larger threat as quick as possible, for the sake of preventing unnecessary casualties in his company (defying the RedshirtArmy trope).

** {{Discussed}} in Chapter 4 of the original. Indriga speculates about the possibility that the upstart, [[AntiHero anti-heroic]] knight Kyril lost a loved one to the orcs and goblins, which explains why he displays brutality and intense hatred while fighting a greenskin, as the rumors say. [[EntertaininglyWrong These claims turn out to be incorrect]], because Kyril just happens to be an [[SuperStrength insanely strong]], [[TheStoic stoic]] fighter who leaves much {{Gorn}} behind, never motivated by hatred or revenge in any way. Moreover, while he did lose many friends and loved ones, none of them are confirmed to be dead at the hands of orcs / goblins.

* SadisticChoice: The ''Rebel Scum [[StoryArc Arc]]'' features [[TheHighQueen Celestine]] making one of these upon bearing the news of a rebellion in Ken backed by the Church and numerous Black Dog supporters, aimed at denouncing her rule. Either she sends Sir Kyril the Bloody to put it down by force while alienating a large portion of the people, or make peace with the rebels while fighting a war with the Black Dogs on multiple fronts, not to mention the unknown price the rebels would ask for. [[GrewASpine She chose]] [[TheNeedsOfTheMany the former]].

** There are street plays (shows InUniverse) that depict a supposedly blossoming romance between the Hunter Kyril and TheHighQueen Celestine. Turns out that even non-named characters engage in {{shipping}} as well. And then there are the rumours about how Celestine paid several of those bards to write down their sagas (aka. {{Fanfic}}s) for her own private entertainment...

** In the remastered version, Kyril is briefly given this treatment from Alicia and her knights due to their disapproval of the Hunter being in close proximity to Prim. He finds it a tad awkward, but is otherwise fine with that.

* SlaveryIsASpecialKindOfEvil: A sentiment held by many named characters in the story, including those who have experienced slavery first-hand (e.g. Chloe, Grace, etc.). Narrative-wise, the enslavement of dark elves in Eostia was the root cause that set in motion the [[ForeverWar centuries-old feud]] between Celestine and Olga, with Olga making the declaration of war to show her discontent towards this issue. Fast forward to the present and the situation barely changed for the better -- slavery remains a crime that was often went unpunished in Eostia, and [[HumanTraffickers dark elf trafficking]] still runs rampant. From Chapter 17 of the original and onwards, [[PayEvilUntoEvil hunting down]] the slavers, dismantling the slave trade, and subsequently freeing the slaves become the focus of the story.

** Chapter 27-30: ''Hunt for Mandeville Arc'': The political intrigue set up in the previous arcs head to a climax as trails of Mandeville are exposed.

** Celestine can [[{{Seers}} see visions of the future like a prophet]], a valuable asset for a thousand-year-old ruler such as she. The whole story could've ended immediately if she were to receive a vision foretelling the Black Dogs' betrayal, thus arresting and executing the entire {{PMC}} group for treason. Nonetheless, she is not ''{{omniscient}}'', and the visions may not be indicative of what would ''exactly'' happen in the future. The following quote from the remastered version sheds light onto this issue.

** Shani is the mistress of [[TheOldestProfession the Rosie]], so this behaviour is [[JustifiedTrope to be expected]]. She doesn't hesitate to ShowSomeLeg or [[SupermodelStrut walk in a suggestive way towards]] Kyril when the two meet. She even offers Kyril to [[DoubleEntendre relax]], though he politely declined.

*** Chapter 13: Celestine notes that Alicia "was a little better" than Maia regarding them coming into terms with their defeat at the hands of Kyril during his TrialByCombat. The readers would later see Prim and Alicia's P.O.V.s, with the latter clearly not in a good mood (an {{understatement}}) due to her [[BreakTheHaughty pride being hurt]].

** In Chapter 30, John Mandeville exclaims "Liar!" after being told by Kyril that the assets of his house is used to fund the reconstruction in the capital's Western District, and that the house itself is being disassembled.

** Celestine [[PlayedForLaughs plays this trope for laughs]] twice. In hopes of fostering solidarity and support from the nobility, as well as to look for anything suspicious, [[TheHighQueen Celestine]] orders Kyril, a [[spoiler:[[HumanoidAbomination humanoid]]]] BlackKnight, to attend a party. [[RefugeInAudacity It works]]. She would later pull this off ''again'' by asking him whether she has to order him to come to her chambers for tea. [[RefugeInAudacity It also works]].

* ThereIsNoKillLikeOverkill: There are times where Kyril uses more force than necessary to kill something.

** {{Lampshaded}} by Sanakan during Chapter 6 of the original, when she takes out some hobgoblins trying to smoke out a nun guarding children in a hut. She notes that, from the look of fear the nun gave her, she probably looked menacing when swinging a [[DropTheHammer large hammer]] that [[BifurcatedWeapon has a sword as its haft]].

* PartialTransformation: [[spoiler:The Good Hunter can slightly shapeshift his arm into a mass of tendrils whenever he wants to [[TouchTelepathy pry out information]] from them as quick as possible. Anyone at the receiving end of his tendrils is also susceptible to being {{brainwashed}}.]]

* PragmaticHero: While he is a brutal killer, [[ConsummateProfessional The Good Hunter]] rarely takes things [[ItsPersonal personally]], justifying his morally questionable actions during the war against the Black Dogs as [[IDidWhatIHadToDo doing what must be done]]. He disparages honour and battlefield courtesy, but he ''never'' slams the nice idealists (e.g. [[TheHighQueen Celestine]], [[PrincessClassic Prim]]) for [[SillyRabbitIdealismIsForKids simply being idealistic]].

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* TheQuietOne: {{Downplayed}} for Kyril Sutherland. [[HatesSmallTalk Disliking small talk]] aside, he is not an active speaker during social situations, and he often speaks in a neutral, whispery tone. Even when killing things, he is silent all the time instead of [[{{Kiai}} grunting]]. However, this doesn't apply when Kyril is playing a [[TheLeader leader]] role, like a [[MentorArchetype mentor]] or a FourStarBadass, where [[SituationalSociability the situation demands him to raise his voice and talk more]].
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* ScrewDestiny: {{Implied}}. By becoming a CelibateHero that rejects [[LoveTropes romance]], [[MarriageTropes marriage]], and [[FamilyTropes child-rearing]], [[spoiler:[[HumanoidAbomination Kyril]] essentially [[FlippingTheBird gives the finger]] to the fate that befalls every [[EldritchAbomination great one]]: to lose their child and yearn for a surrogate]].

* ShellShockedVeteran: The apparently quiet and dispassionate Hunter who keeps people at a distance is in fact a mentally scarred man with a DarkAndTroubledPast that involved [[OneManArmy killing things by the hundred thousands]] as he endured the hell and nightmare that is Yharnam. He {{mangst}}s, constantly scans for danger, avoids anything that would allow repressed memories to surface, and occasionally hallucinates about the horrors of the Hunt with a ThousandYardStare on his face. He also demonstrates other common characteristics of this archetype, such as the willingness to [[IDidWhatIHadToDo do what must be done]], as well as stepping into the role of MentorInSourArmor by time he decides to train [[TheApprentice apprentices]] (original version exclusive).

* SociopathicHero: Kyril Sutherland is too brusque and frosty to be some superficially charming liar, but as the story progresses, he seems to be headed to this archetype due to him routinely dealing [[CruelAndUnusualDeath unusually cruel deaths]], utilising the JackBauerInterrogationTechnique, and [[LeaveNoSurvivors killing prisoners]] with a callousness that blots out any shred of mercy or guilt. Capped off with how absolutely driven Kyril is in ridding the country of traitor influence, even if it means brutally quashing a StagedPopulistUprising while disregarding the shock that accompanies it, it looks like he would become a "murdering psychopath", as per Claudia's words. Come Chapter 26, where Kyril proceeds to [[SubvertedTrope disprove that claim]] in his campaign to deal with the ArcVillain Grishom. Contrary to the expectation where he would impulsively strike out on his own and torture the target to death, Kyril conducts a plan with his company (whom he is on good terms with) to bring Grishom to custody (i.e., dealing with him legitimately instead of killing him at the spot, because he will eventually die, with or without Kyril's blade), indicating that this man isn't one for impulsivity, stimulation, or irresponsibility.
* SoftSpokenSadist: Kyril is a heroic example. [[TheStoic Cool, polite]] and [[DissonantSerenity serene]], he barely raises his voice whenever he commits bloodshed. Sometimes, he can be affable to his foes, not that it stops him from killing them afterward. To him, killing anyone or anything is synonymous with talking to someone about the weather.

* TheSpock: Kyril isn't some robot whose pet phrase is "logic this, logic that", but the decisions he makes in both versions of the story evokes the image of the pragmatist who prefers cold reason, commits to a task and does what he has to do without batting an eye.
** '''Original version''': During the war against the Black Dogs, Kyril always chooses to take as few prisoners as possible (i.e., killing those who surrendered) rather than adhering to "battlefield courtesy". Faced with a rebellion in Ken, he chooses to quell it with force rather than to discuss terms with the rebels (it doesn't help that they are supporters of an ArmyOfThievesAndWhores). When playing the role of flag officer, he puts emphasis on mapping out plans large and small, maintaining discipline and achieving results. Not glory or "fighting with your heart and soul".
** '''Remastered version''': After finding a den in Chapter 1, Kyril is more interested in dispassionately reporting the amount of orcs to kill as well as how the killing will proceed, in contrast to Alicia's concern for the orc victims. After dealing with an ambush in Chapter 2, Kyril's decision is to tell the others to stop grieving for their dead[[note]]his reasoning being that i) the orcs will return soon, so if they keep staying, they all die, and ii) the dead are dead anyway and nothing will change that[[/note]], take the reins, and continue on heading to the desired destination. In later chapters, he emphasises the importance of getting the job done, rather than saying things like "I believe in my heart" or "I don't want these people to suffer" or "it's the right thing to do". Even though he gains allies due to a lingering GoodSamaritan instinct that he thought he had lost, he has not forgotten about weighing his options[[note]]For example, he believes his allies may have a part to play in the uncertain times ahead, so he sees the act of abandoning them a wasteful action. This differs from something like "I won't leave them no matter what! It's wrong / They are my friends!"[[/note]].

* StockLightNovelHero: [[ZigZaggingTrope Zig-zagged]] for the Good Hunter. Appearance-wise, he plays it straight: unkempt black hair flecked with grey; a face that would've been handsome had it [[TheStoic held more expression]]; a lean build; and the dark grey CoatHatMask. He also plays it straight occupation-wise, starting out as a regular sellsword taking small jobs of cleaning up orcs and bandits (similar to an average blue-collar joe taking jobs at the AdventureGuild), eventually being promoted into knighthood and lordship (though he loathes the paperwork). As for anything else, however, it's [[ZigZaggingTrope zig-zagged]]: he [[WalkingTheEarth made his way]] to the foreign land of Eostia, neither [[SummonEverymanHero summoned]] nor [[ReincarnateInAnotherWorld reincarnated]]; he is [[WorldsStrongestMan over]][[OneManArmy powered]], but he got his power via going through a FromNobodyToNightmare ordeal throughout his DarkAndTroubledPast, coming out a ShellShockedVeteran [[spoiler:who is secretly an EldritchAbomination]]; he's a [[PragmaticHero prag]][[CombatPragmatist matic]] NinetiesAntiHero instead of an [[AllLovingHero all-loving]] one yet [[KnightInSourArmor cares about doing good nonetheless]]; and he only becomes a ChickMagnet with a harem after 20+ chapters, not in the middle or the beginning of the story. The one aspect that really makes this protagonist stand out is his interpersonal relationships (not ''that'' kind of [[HehHehYouSaidX relationship]], [[GetYourMindOutOfTheGutter mind you]]), for the Good Hunter interacts with people other than a number of suitors, including his [[TheConfidant confidant]], his [[TheApprentice apprentices]], and his [[MenOfSherwood company]], definitely not strictly limited to a number of female characters who only rotate around him. The harem in question? To [[CelibateHero the Hunter]], it's a [[UnwantedHarem "problematic area"]].
* StockShonenHero: The Good Hunter [[InvertedTrope flips the character archetype upside down]]. He's an adult man (or rather, [[spoiler:he [[AFormYouAreComfortableWith appears]] to be one]]), not a [[KidHero kid]]; is a CelibateHero, not a ChasteHero; is [[IntroversionTropes introverted]] instead of being [[ExtraversionTropes extroverted]]; and is [[SlidingScaleOfIdealismVersusCynicism cynical rather than idealistic]]. While the shonen protagonist starts out as TheGift who [[TrainingFromHell trains like hell]] to [[TimeToUnlockMoreTruePotential unlock his true potential]] ToBeAMaster, the Good Hunter starts out as the WorldsStrongestMan that's StrongAndSkilled who {{mentors}} others so they can obtain strength. A [[TheStoic level-headed]] PragmaticHero who draws strength from [[MightMakesRight his own might]], he doesn't believe in [[ThePowerOfFriendship friendship]], but he's not averse to working with people either.

* TallDarkAndHandsome: Kyril is aloof, is taller than most, is dark-haired, and is seen as rather handsome due to his sharp, youthful features.
* TeamDad: The Good Hunter, to his four [[TheApprentice apprentices]] (three of them are referred as [[KidHero "kid"]]). He's their stern MentorInSourArmor who keeps them well-fed and strives to train them so they can fight and protect themselves, even fighting alongside them if needed. Definitely a lead-by-example kind of character. {{Downplayed}} in practice as the Hunter doesn't really see himself as some sort of dad, and his apprentices call him "Boss" ("Master", in Lily's case). He does feel a sense of pride and accomplishment towards their [[TookALevelInBadass growth]], though.

* TerrorHero: Kyril's fearsome reputation is one of the many weapons at his disposal to crush those sided with the treacherous, marauding Black Dogs. [[CombatPragmatist Demoralised prey make easy prey after all]]. Apart from doing the killing himself, he often travels to enemy territory personally so that any schemers would be forced to hasten their plans, hence increasing their chances of exposure.

* UndyingWarrior: Kyril Sutherland has ResurrectiveImmortality and is heavily involved in martial careers, like [[HunterOfMonsters beast-hunting]], [[HiredGuns mercenary work]], and [[FourStarBadass the military]] (in the original version). [[ShellShockedVeteran Shell-shocked]], he yearns for a day where he could [[CallToAgriculture get a farm]], lay down his weapons, and fade away.
* TheUnfettered: Kyril Sutherland is this... on the surface. He fights the war against the Black Dogs for victory instead of honour, rooting out anyone who joins them without mercy. [[TheStoic Numb]] to the blood on his hands, he is resolute on every decision he makes, even if he has [[LeaveNoSurvivors every prisoner (and anyone who have surrendered, for that matter) executed]]. There's a rebellion in the capital? Slaughter every rebel, including the ruler's own subjects that choose to join the Black Dogs. He is seen InUniverse as a brutal killer or a monster who happens to be on the good side, and he himself would [[IAmAMonster agree]] to this notion. All of these point towards a man who would do anything to achieve his goal... [[SubvertedTrope except that this is not true]]. If he ''were'' truly unfettered, if he truly StoppedCaring, then the very first thing he would do right off the bat, is to [[spoiler:go all out, either by unleashing his true form, or harness the ComboPlatterPowers he has as an EldritchAbomination at will, driving innocents [[GoMadFromTheRevelation insane]] and [[DestructiveSaviour disregarding the collateral damage]] he does all the way]].
* UnscrupulousHero: The Good Hunter. Defined by his [[DarkAndTroubledPast dark experience in Yharnam]] and tendency to PayEvilUntoEvil. [[{{Gorn}} Fights savagely]] and is willing to use unsavoury methods to rid of anyone affiliated with the Black Dogs, including [[JackBauerInterrogationTechnique torture]], [[spoiler:MindRape (though never en masse)]], [[LeaveNoSurvivors leaving little to no prisoners]], and cracking down a [[TheRevolutionWillNotBeCivilized rebellion]] in the capital. Yet at the end of it all, he aims to end the war swiftly so the people of Eostia will not be threatened by an ArmyOfThievesAndWhores who wants to take over the country, build a SexSlave [[TheEmpire Empire]], and RapePillageAndBurn.

* VoluntaryShapeshifting: All it takes is a thought for [[spoiler:the Good Hunter to alternate between his [[AFormYouAreComfortableWith human]] and [[EldritchAbomination great one]] forms.]] As Chapter 8 and 10 would show, [[spoiler:he is skilled enough to [[PartialTransformation release tendrils from his arm while remaining mostly humanoid]].]] Really shows how far [[spoiler:he]] has come.

* SoldierVersusWarrior: Kyril Sutherland is a character with a "warrior" skill set and a "soldier" mindset.
** '''Warrior:''' Kyril has the capabilities to be the pinnacle of a warrior. A MultiMeleeMaster, a MultiRangedMaster, a LightningBruiser, and the WorldsStrongestMan to boot. [[ResurrectiveImmortality Death is a minor inconvenience]] to him, so he [[{{Determinator}} keeps going]] as long as he draws breath. In other words, Kyril is anything a warrior dreams of.
** '''Soldier:''' Despite being seen as a bona-fide warrior InUniverse, Kyril's philosophy is a full-on soldier. He [[CombatPragmatist doesn't care about honor]], and certainly not the notion of ARealManIsAKiller either, for he believes that combat is a chore to be endured. In the battlefield, he is a FourStarBadass that leads his own MenOfSherwood, emphasising discipline, logistics, [[StrategyVersusTactics tactics and strategy]]. Ultimately, he is a ShellShockedVeteran who just wants a piece of [[CallToAgriculture farmland]] to [[HomeSweetHome live out the rest of his life in peace]].