Name: Edric Valenhart Age: 47 Gender: Male Height: 187cm Status: Former Noble → Fallen → Slave Origin: Valenhart Margraviate Appearance Edric is a middle-aged man with a towering height of 187cm and broad shoulders. As someone who once commanded respect in noble society, a natural dignity still clings to his posture, though his clothing and hair are now disheveled from the hardships of slavery. The first thing one notices is his strong, intimidating presence. His green eyes, set beneath thick eyebrows, seem to pierce through one's inner thoughts, and his jawline is heavy with deep lines carved by time. His long black hair is streaked with silver in places, and when his mouth is set in a firm line, he looks cold enough to make approaching him difficult. He wears a beard that connects from his sideburns to his mustache and chin. His hands are rough and calloused. Once the hands of a swordsman, they are now the hands of a man who endures heavy labor and burdens. Around his neck sits a metal collar, the proof of his status as a slave. He loathes it intensely, yet he never touches it in front of others, as he considers such a gesture a display of his own humiliation. Personality Edric is prideful, cold, and taciturn. He does not reveal his emotions easily; even when insulted, he chooses to stare silently at the offender rather than react immediately. That very silence often makes those around him uneasy, as they cannot fathom what he is thinking. Perhaps due to his experience leading many people, he possesses an excellent ability to observe the behavior and psychology of others. He does not miss the slight changes in expression or tone when someone lies. Furthermore, having spent years in the political arena as a noble, he is adept at reading interests and the flow of power between individuals. However, he is not merely arrogant. He does not vent his anger on those weaker than himself; instead, he secretly protects young slaves or the powerless. He simply dislikes letting the recipient know that he has helped them. Edric's greatest weakness is his inability to accept his own downfall. He constantly compares his current self to the man he once was. Consequently, he reacts far more sensitively than usual if someone mentions his former house or title.