Roy

Roy (ロイ) is a journalist, and director of Berg Newspapers in Stohess District. Roy obeys the censoring nature of the Walls' monarchy, and is firmly against and fearful of defying the authorities.

Appearance
Roy is an older man with a thick mustache and bushy eyebrows. His attire consists of a professional white long-sleeve dress shirt with a tie, and a sweater vest over it. He also wears a newsboy cap when on the streets, which covers his short, swept-back hair.

Personality
As a veteran journalist, Roy has come to accept and conform to the restrictive nature of the monarchy, fearing retaliation for defiance. Although he once wished to dedicate his life to informing the public of the truth, he has since given up such idealistic ambitions after gaining a family he wished to protect. Roy's many years of working under the monarchy's thumb have caused him to have a negative view of himself, and have made him a very realistic, somewhat cynical man.

The Uprising arc
Roy is first seen investigating the aftermath of a battle between the Survey Corps and the Central Branch of the Military Police Brigade in the Stohess District, along with newbie journalist Beaure. Although he learns of everything that transpired, Roy obeys Nile Dok's command to not mention the Central Branch's involvement. In the end, Roy's article would paint the Military Police as heroes, and slander the Survey Corps as dangerous criminals. Later, at the Berg Newspapers office, Roy and Beaure are confronted by Hange Zoë, who provides the journalists with proof of the corruption of the Military Police. Hange beckons the agency to publish the truth, however, despite approval from Beaure, Roy refuses, fearing what the MP will do to him and his family.