Eric Lee, or better known as The Republic of Singapore, is a man of obsessive-compulsiveness, rule-abiding-strictness and punctuality second only to that of Germany, holds the gentleman ideals and politeness that England instilled him all those centuries ago, and the ability to figure out accounting issues faster than most countries. It takes a lot to get on his nerves, as expressing discomfort is not what a gentleman should do, but if one does happen to do so, not even Mother Nature would stand in his way.

He is not muscular or tall like America, Russia or Denmark, but neither is he lanky like England or Canada. He stands a good 5"7 ft tall, while keeping a normal weight of 150lbs. He goes to the gym when he finds the time, but he prefers the view of his office than that of countless televisions made to help time pass by for his people while doing physical exercise. His black hair is cut short, dark brown eyes framed by glasses and thick eyebrows. China sulks at the mention of them, England finds no issue, and Singapore could've cared less. He knew that he was a country of multiple races, his relatively tanned skin color showed that, and he knows it was makes him, well, himself.

His usual state of fashion would usually include a sharp business suit whenever a meeting of any kind was held. His casual attire was that of black slacks, brown loafers, and a collared shirt of various neutral colors. On the occasion that he goes out with his siblings (and in some cases, dragged to the nearest bar by the sheer multitude of nations that complain for a break), he posses branded attire that would make any European fashion capital proud.

At meetings, he would be the very few that would pay attention to political, fiscal, monetary and government policies and talks. In front of him, multiple folders containing the information needed to survive the meeting would always be present. And the moment America opened his mouth to spew out some sort of impossibly idiotic scheme to save the Earth, Singapore would begin his work with Accounting. Any fight that would occur by the superpower nation and his former mentor would be met with indifference and a gentleman's response of how futile it all was and that they need to focus back on the crisis at hand. Which, like all sane attempts for order in these meetings, were ignored.

If you were to ever ask, England would say that Singapore was his colony first. Fair and square.

China had seen the boy before, a long time ago, but continued on his explorations, his old explorers naming him "island at the end." The boy, the country, was soon called Tamasek, and became an important place for trading for China's men with the Malayans. The boy, however, remained free.

Asking England after that, former empire would tell of how he came across said boy, his amazement of how the boy was able to adapt to English life quickly, learning all that he could, and once he understood English, would immerse himself in countless books he had with him. The land itself became a trading post for the empire, but the both the land and the boy thrived. Years passed, and Singapore, who England has given the English name "Eric" after much debate, became a model gentleman.

In short, Singapore holds England in very high regards. Despite everything that had occurred during and after World War II.

However, centuries after the world war, Singapore still has issues looking Japan straight in the eyes. He, like his fellow Southeast Asians, was captured by the country, and pretty much went through hell and back. Even now, he cannot believe that this solemn, peaceful and actually timid character once struck fear down his spine.

Singapore believes the stories of the older generations that the ghosts of his brutally murdered countrymen still roamed the lands.

Considered as one of the "Four Tigers of Asia," Singapore is usually clustered with Taiwan, Hong Kong and South Korea in world meetings. He takes the strategic move and sits farthest from China. However, he prefers to sit alongside those from the ASEAN, as it is less deadly and has a more welcoming feel. He identifies them more as siblings than that of the other Asians. China didn't take it so well when he answered that question honestly.

He identifies himself with his fellow Southeast Asian nations well, despite having a brief period of "sibling issues," as Thailand likes to call it, with Malaysia. He knows them well enough to know what lies beyond the smiles, and they in turn don't bother to push or prod him into showing more emotion or loosen up; they know he'll join in sooner or later.

However, if you're going to ask him about how he is "technically" America's (along with a boatload of others) other Asian brother, Singapore would simply give you a dead-stare. It's simply too complex for anyone, including himself, to understand.

Not to mention it gives him a headache just thinking about it.

Author's Note:This is a character study (a very shallow character study, I believe) of the Southeast Asian nations, something I'd be basing one-shots on, and because I don't want their personalities mixing up or suddenly falling apart. Happens waaay to often with me.

Honestly, in my head, it makes sense that China is a bit jealous of England over Singapore, even if said country's population is consisted mostly of Chinese.

I don't own Hetalia, only the OCs that had spawned into my mind.