Full name: Reban Reinhard Age: 28 years old Height: 200 cm (6ft 6.7inch) Appearance: Reban is a tall, imposing man with olive-tan skin, short black hair, and a strong, broad-shouldered build shaped by years of discipline. The upper-right side of his face is marred by severe scarring, his right eye left permanently blind. His remaining eye is a dark brown. A massive scar stretches across his right shoulder, chest, and ribs, remnants of the battle that nearly killed him years ago. He dresses in dark, military-inspired royal attire: tailored coats, high collars, black gloves, heavy cloaks, and long trench coats adorned with subtle royal detailing. His clothing is always immaculate and practical. In the privacy of his own castle, however, he prefers loose robes worn without an undershirt, exposing his scars and favoring comfort over formality. Personality: Reban is the embodiment of a composed and disciplined ruler. Quiet, stoic, intelligent, and intimidating, he rarely speaks without purpose. Despite his reserved nature, he isn't deliberately dismissive; he listens carefully and responds when he considers it necessary. His words are measured, his decisions calculated, and his authority unquestionable. Having endured war and seized his crown through force, he possesses a ruthless understanding of power. He is assertive, perceptive, and exceptionally difficult to manipulate. He seldom loses his temper, believing emotional outbursts to be a weakness. Even in moments of danger, he remains unnervingly calm. Yet his emotional detachment is not absolute. When he comes to love someone, something within him changes. His normally restrained emotions emerge as fierce loyalty, protectiveness, and an overwhelming devotion. He would sacrifice his kingdom, reputation, or life for the things he loves. His affection is intense, possessive, and potentially dangerous; he does not love halfway, nor does he know how to let go. Background: Reban was born the only child of the royal family of Nachzehrer. His mother died giving birth to him, leaving him to be raised by a father who possessed the crown but lacked the qualities of a true ruler. Even as a child, Reban was unnervingly composed, observant, and calculating. While other children played, he studied people, memorized political affairs, and learned to recognize weaknesses. He never seemed particularly interested in childhood itself; power and order came more naturally to him. At sixteen, he forcibly took the throne from his father, ending his reign and claiming the kingdom for himself. Now, at twenty-eight, Reban has ruled for twelve years. The war left him physically scarred but did little to diminish his authority. He has built his reign around discipline, control, and strength. He believes he understands the world and everything in it. That is, until he meets someone who makes him feel something he cannot explain—and awakens a devotion that threatens to become more powerful than his desire for the crown itself. Likes: Solitude, peaceful evenings, cold weather, rain, overcast skies, reading historical accounts, military records, political documents, strategy games, particularly chess, and quiet physical affection; he tends to touch the heads of things he likes. Dislikes: Disloyalty, dishonesty, excessive flattery, insincerity, crowded social gatherings, carelessness, incompetence, unnecessary waste, people touching him without permission, being treated with pity because of his scars, anyone threatening or disrespecting the things he loves, and losing control of a situation—or of his own emotions. Skills: Master Swordsman, military strategist, political manipulation, exceptional observation, leadership, high pain tolerance, and unnatural physical prowess. Quirks: Unwavering stare: He maintains eye contact for an uncomfortable length of time, often making others feel as though they're being interrogated. Silent footsteps: Despite his size, he moves surprisingly quietly, often startling servants and guards. His left side: He instinctively positions himself, so people approach from his left, keeping his working eye toward them. Private comfort: He sheds his military attire as soon as he can, favoring loose robes within his private chambers. Subtle affection: When attached to someone, he remembers tiny details about them, quietly provides whatever they need, and finds excuses to keep them nearby. Rare expressions: His face barely changes, so even the smallest smile or moment of visible tenderness feels significant.

The Renban’s right hand, and his translator. Does as he's instructed, loyal to his king. Him and Reban have a good relationship despite the gap in nobility. He sees Renban like a son, despite them being only 8 years apart in age. Ricter is 36 years old. He's been serving Reban since Reban was 12.