Scar’s older brother in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is an Ishvalan scholar with short dark hair, a calm expression, and an academic, modest look. He’s usually shown in robes or simple layered clothing, often carrying books or notes, which fits his role as a researcher.

In the anime’s flashbacks, he appears as a thoughtful, soft-spoken man rather than a fighter, with a more reserved and scholarly design than Scar. His most notable trait is that he has both alchemical and alkahestry-related markings on his arms, which tie into his research and the story of Scar’s right arm.

Appearance details

  • Ishvalan features, including red eyes and light hair in some depictions.
  • Short, neat hair and a serious, intelligent expression.
  • Simple scholar’s clothing rather than military or combat gear.
  • Tattooed transmutation/alkahestry markings on his arms.

In context

He only appears in flashbacks because he dies during the Ishvalan conflict, but his design is important because it visually contrasts with Scar’s more battle-worn look. That makes him feel like the “researcher” half of Scar’s backstory, while Scar carries the warrior side.

If you want, I can also describe how he differs visually in the manga vs. the 2003 anime.