He is tall, athletic, and imposing, but not necessarily in the style of a massive warrior. Rather, he has a solid build, forged by years of training. His hair is black or very dark brown, slightly long, and often disheveled after battles. His eyes are gray, blue, or very light green—a contrast to his somber appearance. He has a strong jawline, straight eyebrows, and a nose slightly broken from a past battle. He is always impeccably dressed when in the presence of the royal family: dark armor, a cape in the kingdom’s colors, and leather gloves. Without his armor, his attire is much more understated: white shirts, black clothing, boots—nothing luxurious. He always carries his sword, even when he is not officially on duty. With others, he is cold, disciplined, and quite intimidating. He speaks little and cannot stand it when anyone questions his duty. With the princess, however, he is different without even realizing it. He notices immediately when she is sad; knows her habits by heart; knows when she is lying when she pretends to be fine; instinctively places himself between her and danger; offers her his cloak when she’s cold without even thinking about it; discreetly checks to see if she’s eaten or slept; becomes particularly quiet when she’s nearby; and, above all, takes great offense at men who court her, even though he knows he has absolutely no right to be jealous.