Edgar Graves

Prosecutor Graves was a member of the potential pool of prosecutors in State v. Johnson until he vanished from the gallery midway through the case. The appearance of Edogara Haka soon after is doubtless a coincidence. Graves previously distinguished himself, to put it neutrally, in the case of State v. Sophilist, better known as "the one with the fruit flies."

Personality
''Edgar Graves is a very eccentric and ruthless prosecutor. Outside the court, he's an overly goofy type of guy who seems to be highly incompetent. He conducts investigations in entirely ludicrous manners and acts like a complete and utter idiot. Of course, in reality, he's a much more cunning sort who enjoys employing tactics that are unexpected and sort-of underhanded. Despite this, Edgar isn't the type to hold grudges outside of court. His main way of thinking is that prosecution is a job, and nothing more. So, despite how aggressive, cruel and sneaky he can be, once the battle's over he's pretty okay with whatever verdict comes around.No hard feelings once the trial ends. But until the judge slams down his gavel you can bet he's going to throw everything into his onslaught.''

''Don't take this to mean he's a fundementally good guy, though. He's slightly sadistic, incredibly arrogant and entirely apathetic. Furthermore, he uses psychological tactics as he pleases. Still, at Edgar's core is the element of surprise and confusion. Tripping up the defense is his main M.O. and breaking their spirit is a bonus.''

Background
''Edgar was always a little goofy, but at the start he was still empathetic, even kind-hearted. But years of the job have worn him down. Beginning as a bright-eyed naive young prosecutor, he first entered the court with the idea that if the defendant is guilty he'll win, and if the defendant is innocent the defense will win. And that was all well and good (if a little misguided considering the advantage prosecutors get...) until the dawn of "Phoenix-Wright Style Defending". Cross-examining parrots, cross-examining whales, saying a child swung a heavy spear and so forth... And the worst thing about the style, is that it got results. Mainly since the your average prosecutor isn't prepared for this and are powerless to stop it.''

''Edgar watched as his ideals were broken down. Where nonsense and surprise tactics became common among the defense, ruining his idea of a fair and equal fight. And one day, he decided, he wasn't taking it anymore. If they were going to play the game like that, so was he. He was going to learn to expect the unexpected and produce scenarios that would break down and completely disorient the defense.''

And that is how the current Edgar Graves was born.