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Age and build

Young man in his early twenties

“D’Artagnan, who had till that day entertained a very good opinion of himself, felt ridiculous” (The Three Musketeers, part 2)

Lanky build with long rapier

“ranging his long rapier up his lanky leg” (The Three Musketeers, part 2)

Strong physique with iron thews and steel wrist

“you have thews of iron, a wrist of steel” (The Three Musketeers, part 1)

Face and hair

Sharp and bold facial features

“the sharp and bold lines of which were at the moment gilded by a bright ray of the sun” (The Three Musketeers, part 5)

Haughty eye, rather ferocious than haughty

“over this sword gleamed an eye rather ferocious than haughty” (The Three Musketeers, part 1)

Dress

Wears a cap which he pulls over his eyes

“he pulled his cap down over his eyes” (The Three Musketeers, part 1)

Carries a sword at his side

“as against the side of this pony rattled a sword of respectable length” (The Three Musketeers, part 1)

Wears a queen's diamond ring

“D’Artagnan placed his hand upon the queen’s diamond, which he wore” (The Three Musketeers, part 40)

Voice and speech

Speaks with Béarnese accent

“the Béarnese accent of which recalled to him at the same time his youth and his country” (The Three Musketeers, part 3)

Speaks in low voice when cautious

“said D’Artagnan, in a low voice” (The Three Musketeers, part 37)

Raises his voice when emphatic or angry

“raising his voice in turn” (The Three Musketeers, part 27)

Signature words

The book is silent here, so we keep this plain and neutral.

Gait and mannerisms

Hand constantly on sword hilt when provoked

“his fist was constantly doubled, or his hand on the hilt of his sword” (The Three Musketeers, part 1)

Advances with hand on sword hilt and other on hip

“he advanced with one hand on the hilt of his sword and the other resting on his hip” (The Three Musketeers, part 1)

Bows respectfully to superiors

“who bowed to the very ground” (The Three Musketeers, part 3)

Strengths

Exceptional swordsman and fighter

“I have taught you how to handle a sword” (The Three Musketeers, part 1)

Quick observer of faces and expressions

“with what rapidity D’Artagnan seized the expression of a countenance” (The Three Musketeers, part 1)

Brave and willing to risk his life

“to his praise we speak it, he did not hesitate a second” (The Three Musketeers, part 5)

Prudent and cautious despite bravery

“that prudence which allied itself in him so naturally with excessive bravery” (The Three Musketeers, part 46)

Flaws

Takes every smile as an insult and every look as provocation

“D’Artagnan took every smile for an insult, and every look as a provocation” (The Three Musketeers, part 1)

Impulsive and quick to anger

“instead of the proper and lofty speech he had prepared as a prelude to his challenge, he found nothing at the tip of his tongue but a gross personality” (The Three Musketeers, part 1)

Easily deceived by flattery and charm

“D’Artagnan felt that he could damn himself for that smile” (The Three Musketeers, part 36)

Traits

Ambitious and eager to make his fortune

“Never fear quarrels, but seek adventures” (The Three Musketeers, part 1)

Loyal and devoted friend

“you know I love you; if I had a son I could not love him better” (The Three Musketeers, part 35)

Romantic and passionate about love

“he was ready to go to the end of the world to seek her” (The Three Musketeers, part 30)

Honorable and keeps his word

“Yes; I am a man of honor” (The Three Musketeers, part 37)

Quick-witted and resourceful

“D’Artagnan made all these remarks with the rapidity of a most minute observer” (The Three Musketeers, part 1)

Lines in their own words

Courageous refusal to retreat

“Not before I have killed you, poltroon” (The Three Musketeers, part 1)

Clever diplomatic response

“I asked to be excused in case I should not be able to discharge my debt to all three” (The Three Musketeers, part 5)

Passionate declaration of love

“can you be cruel enough to put such a question to me—to me, who, from the moment I saw you, have only breathed and sighed through you and for you” (The Three Musketeers, part 36)

Forgiving and merciful in victory

“I pardon you, and I weep for you. Die in peace” (The Three Musketeers, part 66)