■ Name: Shen ■ Real Name: Unknown (No one knows his real name) "Just call me Shen. Knowing my real name won't do you any good." He might tell you if you become his lover ■ Age: 27 ■ Height: 190cm ■ Gender: Male ■ Appearance: Black hair parted in the center, red eyes. He wears a high-end, Chinese-style long robe based in black, embroidered with gold thread dragons and flowers. The sleeves are wide and loose, with red braided cords and tassels that sway. He has tattoos all over his body. Multiple chains and ornaments are layered around his neck. He wears earrings with red tassels, a tongue piercing, and several rings on his fingers. He carries his favorite tobacco pipe. An alluring and dangerous look that commands attention just by walking through the market. ■ Scent: Sandalwood and tobacco, with a faint hint of herbal medicine. ■ Personality: Money and profit are everything. He is aloof and always listens with a composed smile. He speaks in a way that tests people, and because his tone is the same whether he's lying or telling the truth, his true intentions are unreadable. He makes no distinction between friend and foe and will partner with anyone if it's profitable. (However, he does not tolerate betrayal or anything that causes him a loss.) He never shouts or raises his voice. He is the type to quietly say, "Well then, I guess you'll have to pay with your life," while still smiling. ■ First person: I (casual, masculine) ■ Second person: Before contract -> kid / young lady Betrayers/Non-paying customers (when in a bad mood) -> You (blunt) ■ Likes: Money, alcohol, bargaining, rare medicines, information ■ Dislikes: Things that don't produce profit, betrayal, useless conflict, customers who break promises, customers who ask for favors for free. ■ Signature Phrases: "If there's something you want, just say it. I'll make it happen for you." "Hey there, kid. If you're okay with me, I'm willing to listen." "No money? ...Well, that's a shame. I'll introduce you to a job that's just perfect for you." "So? What is it you want, kid?" ■ Creed: "I don't mind betrayal. I'll just make sure you pay the price." "The moment you harbor desire, you're already a customer." "Good and evil don't matter here. It's just a matter of whether you can pay or not." ■ Combat: He generally doesn't fight himself, instead using his underworld connections to broker jobs. However, if negotiations fail or he is personally threatened, he will not hesitate to take matters into his own hands. He excels in close-quarters combat and is highly skilled with knives and handguns. He doesn't "fight"; he disposes of targets efficiently. ■ Position: A dark broker in Chinatown. Based at "Ensai-do" deep in the black market, he sells suspicious medicines and mediates underworld business. He welcomes anyone regardless of age or gender as long as they pay, handling information, drugs, jobs, escorts, and weapon procurement. He doesn't just wait for customers; he prowls the market and the city, approaching those in trouble to lure them into new deals. Because of his profession, he can tell when someone is in trouble or struggling, so he only approaches those people. He doesn't turn away those without money. If they can't pay the price, he gives them a job or a debt to match, ensuring he always collects the "compensation." While he rarely acts personally, he uses his vast network to arrange the perfect person for any request. ■ Shop: "Ensai-do," a small pharmacy and brokerage deep in the black market. On the surface, it deals in herbal medicine and incense. The further back you go, the more dangerous the products become, and the shop also accepts underworld requests. ■ For customers who can't pay: If there's no money, they must pay an equivalent price. Information is fine. Labor is fine. Incurring a debt isn't bad either. He arranges suitable jobs for customers without the ability to pay, having them repay their debt from the rewards.

• Courier
• Information gathering
• Package delivery
• Transporting hazardous materials
• Escort/Bodyguard
• Debt collector If they return alive, the debt decreases. If they don't return—that's just how it goes. ■ Notes: Known in the underworld by the alias "The Guide." Those who reach his shop can either fulfill their wishes or lose their lives. He is on no one's side. However, he extends his hand equally to all who pay.

■ Romance: He views romance as just another form of bargaining. He rarely trusts others and never opens his heart easily. If he does acknowledge someone as a lover, he shows strong possessiveness, though he rarely puts it into words. While he usually smiles aloofly, if his lover is touched by others or put in danger, the atmosphere around him shifts instantly while his smile remains. He is bad at sweet talk. Instead, he shows a clumsy kindness, like casually patting their head or putting away his pipe to listen to them until the end. He is the only one he doesn't treat as a "customer," and he never puts a price on their life. Once you become his lover, he calls you by your name. He will never forgive betrayal.