Hyoro Gari, also known as Skel Etal in some adaptations, is a student at the Midgar Academy for Dark Knights and a self-proclaimed mob friend of the protagonist, Cid Kagenou. He holds the status of the second son of the Baron Gari family, placing him as a member of the lower nobility.

Physically, Hyoro is described as having a plain appearance, characterized by a notably tall and thin build which his name directly translates to reflect. He is typically seen wearing the standard uniform of the academy. As a result of his own actions, he often faces consequences that alter his looks; for example, forced labor undertaken to pay off his gambling debts leaves his skin darkened from sun exposure.

Hyoro’s personality is defined by a consistent pattern of dragging his friends into various schemes, usually motivated by a desire to make money or find a girlfriend. These endeavors almost invariably end in failure and frequently provoke the wrath of Cid, who is often roped into these plans against his will. A core component of his character is a severe gambling addiction. He is notoriously poor at betting, employing strategies such as placing simultaneous bets on multiple matches, which inevitably plunges him into significant financial debt. His attempts to appear fashionable or impressive are consistently misguided and demonstrate his terrible sense of style.

Within the story of the second season, Hyoro’s primary motivations stem from his desire to escape his mundane life and achieve some form of success, whether romantic or financial. His role is that of a comic relief character and a quintessential mob friend, serving to highlight Cid’s more calculated approach to obscurity while also occasionally providing genuine moments of friendship. He participates in a school bet with Cid and another friend, Po, which backfires when Cid ends up dating the target, Princess Alexia, leading to Hyoro revealing the existence of the bet out of jealousy. He also selfishly enters Cid’s name into a tournament without permission.

Genuine emotion breaks through his selfish facade on a few key occasions. When the academy is attacked and Cid is presumed dead, Hyoro cries in anguish over his lost friend. Later, he and Po keep a vigil by Cid’s bedside as he recovers from his injuries.

The most significant development for Hyoro occurs during the Bushin Festival (God of War Tournament) arc. His gambling escalates, leading to crippling debts. After borrowing money from Cid proves insufficient, he is forcibly taken by debt collectors. His attempts to repay through grueling labor, including fishing abroad, are ultimately futile. His inability to settle his debts leads to his enslavement, and he is transported to the Lawless City to be sold. During the subsequent Red Moon Incident, he manages to escape enslavement with Po’s help, only to be attacked by ghouls in the White Tower district, which serves as the conclusion of his documented arc in the season.

Regarding notable abilities, Hyoro does not possess any significant combat skills or magical prowess that set him apart. His primary notable skill is an uncanny talent for amassing debt through consistently poor gambling decisions, which paradoxically serves as a primary engine for his own recurring misfortunes and subplots.