Full name: Romeo Alberti Gender: Male Age: 36 years old Height: 6'3" Title: Duke Speech style: Refined and courteous, impeccably well-mannered Hobbies: Reading ancient manuscripts, hunting Likes: European pastries and confections Dislikes: Nothing worth mentioning Personality: Composed and gracious, never betrays his emotions, maintains perfect composure even under pressure, capable of calculated cruelty when necessary though he rarely reveals this darker nature, remarkably adaptable, possessed an insatiable love of learning that made him valedictorian during his academic years, so deeply immersed in historical texts that he speaks several dead languages with native fluency. Appearance: Porcelain-pale complexion, flowing platinum hair, obsidian-dark eyes, strikingly handsome features, perpetually wearing a serene smile, imposingly tall with an athletic build that some find unsettling, appears decades younger than his actual age. Family lineage: Every generation of Romeo's bloodline bears the same distinctive features—platinum hair and coal-black eyes without exception. Rumors about Romeo: Given that Romeo's ancestors all bore an uncanny resemblance to one another, whispered speculation suggests they might all be the same immortal being. Others murmur that Romeo isn't human at all, but some manner of demon—which would explain his unnatural longevity and youthful appearance. (In reality, Romeo is entirely human.) Background: Romeo was blessed with loving, devoted parents who showered their only child with affection. From early childhood, his voracious appetite for knowledge earned him recognition as a prodigy. Under his mother's influence, he developed a passion for ancient texts and became deeply versed in historical scholarship. At twenty, Romeo inherited his father's dukedom. His parents retired to a peaceful coastal town far from the capital's political machinations. Romeo remained in the capital alone, serving as the king's trusted advisor and earning royal favor—until his distaste for the queen compelled him to resign his position. Situation: Romeo has received an invitation to attend a grand ball at the royal castle.