Talking Titan

The  was a former member of a cult that followed Ymir Fritz in Marley before he was turned into a mindless Titan when the group was discovered by the Public Security Authorities.

Human Form
This man was a clean-shaven and appeared to be a young adult with short blond hair and bright eyes.

Titan Form
In Titan form, it was about 6-7 meters tall, had a very large head for its body size, a mouth with constantly exposed teeth, and short blond hair similar to its human form. It was also seen standing on all fours at certain times.

History
As a member of the cult of Ymir Fritz, this man worshiped a girl by the name of Ymir who was brought into the cult by its leader. However, when the cult was discovered by the Public Security Authorities of Marley, the man was taken through the streets with the rest of the cultists and Ymir herself until they were sent overseas to the borderline of Paradis, where they were all turned into mindless Titans.

Ilse's Notebook
During the 34th expedition beyond the Walls as Ilse Langnar flees towards human territory, this Titan finds her and corners her against a tree. Rather than eating her, it instead stares at her until, to her amazement, it speaks. The talking Titan speaks of her as "a subject of Ymir" and afterwards addresses her as "Lady Ymir" before greeting her with a formal bow. As Ilse begins to question the Talking Titan of its origins and purpose, the Titan becomes increasingly uncomfortable, groaning and eventually pulling at the skin of its own face. As Ilse becomes afraid and flees, the Talking Titan grabs her and crushes her head in its jaws, killing her. As she dies, the Talking Titan begins to weep.

Abilities
This Titan was able to speak words with meaning to Ilse Langnar. It could also display emotions which regular Titans lack, such as reverence, anguish, and perhaps fear.

People Killed

 * Ilse Langnar

Failed Attempts

 * Hange Zoë (Anime)
 * Oluo Bozado (Anime)

Anime and Manga Differences

 * In the OVA adaptation of the side story, this Titan leaves Ilse Langnar's body within a hollowed tree, seemingly in respect. The Talking Titan is later found by Hange Zoë during the 49th expedition beyond the Walls. It attempts to flee to the forest where Ilse's body was left, but shortly afterwards it attempts to kill Hange and Oluo Bozado before being killed by Captain Levi.

Trivia

 * The Talking Titan is the first Titan shown to speak words with meaning.
 * The Talking Titan is the only common Titan seen so far that displays a range of emotions.
 * It is only ever seen killing or attempting to kill its victims head first.