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Wil is a happy, casual person who easily gets along with others around him. He is cheerful most of the time, and tries hard to make conversation even with quiet companions, such as [[Rath]]<ref>{{cite|'''Rath:''' ......<br>'''Wil:''' I tell you, I may not be the best archer... But I want to get better... so I can help Lady Lyndis... If I could just be half as good as you...<br>'''Rath:''' You are... strange.|Wil and Rath's B support conversation|Blazing Sword}}</ref> and [[Raven (character)|Raven]].<ref>{{cite|'''Raven:'''' ... ...<br>'''Wil:''' Very well. I shall treat you as my senior in all things henceforth! Nice to make your acquaintance, senior!<br>'''Raven:''' ... ...|Wil and Raven's C support conversation|Blazing Sword}}</ref> He is very talkative, but always well-meaning. However, he can still be serious about matters, such as when he candidly tells [[Rebecca]] he will stay for her.<ref>{{cite|'''Wil:''' Rebecca... I’m sorry I left... ...It must have been...hard.<br>'''Rebecca:''' Wil! ...Wil!<br>'''Wil:''' I won’t leave you again... I’ll always stay near... and protect you...|Wil and Rebecca's A support conversation|Blazing Sword}}</ref> According to Kent, his superior in the military ranks, Wil is very motivated to succeed.<ref>{{cite|'''Lyn:''' And Kent, too, he said: ... "He's driven, that one..." "There's someone he wants to please by becoming a knight, I can tell."|Wil and Lyn's A support conversation|Blazing Sword}}</ref> He is willing to try new things, such as learning how to ride on horseback in his A support with Rath.<ref>{{cite|'''Rath:''' I'm sorry... ...I will teach you to ride. Forgive me.<br>'''Wil:''' Yeah, yeah, it's fine... just keep teaching me until I can ride, got it? Seriously! I mean it!<br>'''Rath:''' Yes, I understand.<br>'''Wil:''' You promised.|Wil and Rath's A support conversation|Blazing Sword}}</ref> Overall, Wil's lighthearted disposition rarely falters, although he can be serious when he needs to be.

Wil's background mainly centers around his running away from home. He lived in a small [[Pherae]]an village, close to the castle, where he was a neighbor to [[Rebecca]].<ref>{{cite|'''Wil:''' Hunh? Hey! Rebecca? Yeah! Rebecca!<br>'''Rebecca:''' ...Um, who are you, again?<br>'''Wil:''' Wha? It’s me! You know! Wil! The guy next door!|Wil and Rebecca's C support conversation|Blazing Sword}}</ref> However, he ran away from home with his friend [[Dart|Dan]] five years ago, hoping to become rich. But his friend headed back home, and he was alone. Afterwards, he continued traveling as far as [[Bern]].<ref>{{cite|'''Wil:''' Actually...I ran away from home. Together, with a friend... Five years ago. We had a plan, the two of us. We'd get lucky, make a fortune. Both our families'd live in happiness. That was our dream... But things didn't work out that way, of course. My friend went back home after only a month.<br>'''Lyn:''' ... ...<br>'''Wil:''' I thought I'd never forgive him, you know? How could he do that? He quit halfway... How could he respect himself after that? Of course...I was no better. I wandered for a few years. Finally, I came as far as Bern... But nothing ever changed.|Wil and Lyn's A support conversation|Blazing Sword}}</ref> Having failed to accomplish anything and too ashamed to return home, his money was stolen and he traveled to a village in Taliver Mountain.<ref>{{cite|'''Wil:''' Actually, I'm very grateful. Truth be told, all of my money was stolen, and I'm...at a bit of a crossroads.|Wil in Chapter 3: [[Band of Mercenaries]]|Blazing Sword}}</ref> He then met [[Lyn]] in the village, and joined her after the events of [[Band of Mercenaries|Chapter 3]].  

Wil travels with Lyn and helps her to defeat [[Lundgren]], and joins the ranks of the Caelin army. He then joins [[Eliwood]] and [[Hector]]'s army in Chapter 15 or 16, [[Noble Lady of Caelin]]. During the game, if he supports with Lyn, she tells him to write a letter home and to visit his parents after the war, and he complies.<ref>{{cite|'''Wil:''' Lady Lyndis... I'll do it. I'll write them a letter tonight.<br>'''Lyn:''' Yes. And Wil... I'm sorry for pushing you.<br>'''Wil:''' Not at all! I feel like I will owe you until my dying day, Lady Lyndis.<br>'''Lyn:''' Remember, a letter isn't enough. You need to go home.<br>'''Wil:''' Yes! I will!|Wil and Lyn's A support conversation|Blazing Sword}}</ref> If he attains an A support level with Rebecca, he will become the father of [[Wolt]] of {{FE6}}.