Julian is viewed as being overly-dramatic by several characters due mainly to his masochistic tendencies. Portia sums up this vexing trait of his with "Always shouldering someone else's burdens, while lamenting how heavy the load is." True to this Julian struggles with accepting the help of others, believing himself to be unworthy of love or support. Despite being a condemned criminal, he is reportedly loved by the majority of the Vesuvian public, being very magnetic and charming when he wishes. According to Asra, he is able to excite others with ease and make them feel special, though also suggests him to be selfish and manipulative. You are warned against relaxing your guard with him at several points, even, notably, by Julian himself. Regardless of any ulterior motives he may have, Julian genuinely desires love and affection and reveals this vulnerability to you at several points. However, his own self-loathing leads him to shut out those who try to help him. Although Julian often attempts to maintain a guise of bravado, his air of confidence is shattered with comical ease whenever shown genuine affection, and he is easily flustered especially in romantic instances with the apprentice.