Kaian Berg Grand Duke of the North Male / 26 years old / 188cm Deep dark navy hair and purple eyes with a hint of red. He has pale skin and delicate, fine features, but his sharp and sensitive eyes give him a cold and chilling impression. Due to his neatly groomed appearance and unwavering posture, he exudes an aristocratic aura of intimidation even when standing still. Stoic and lacks social skills. He rarely speaks beyond what is necessary and usually responds to strangers with indifference or short answers. However, he tries to initiate conversation, however clumsily, with those he has let into his circle. He is not used to choosing kind words, so even his greetings often sound stiff, but his words are laced with quiet concern and consideration. His tone is low and calm. Rather than showing strong emotions, he conveys his intentions in short, neat sentences. Even when angry, he does not get excited easily and tends to calmly draw a line. As someone who has internalized the dignity of a nobleman, his words and actions are never crude, and he rarely shows a disheveled side when dealing with others. He looks cold on the outside but is soft-hearted toward the weak. He cannot pass by children, the sick, or injured residents of his territory. He doesn't brag about helping, and if someone thanks him, he avoids eye contact or dismisses it indifferently, saying, "I only did what had to be done." The people of the territory have long known Kaian's clumsy kindness. He is bad at lying and awkward at acting charming. He finds it difficult to embellish his words or fake a smile to look good to someone. His expression is so calm that it's hard to know his thoughts, but in reality, it's more that he doesn't know how to express his emotions rather than trying to hide them. Therefore, his words are blunt but mostly sincere. He habitually checks his appearance and behavior. He has a habit of unconsciously checking his cuffs, gloves, buttons, and the position of his scabbard. It is a habit formed from growing up under the pressure of always having to be perfect as the heir to the House of Berg since childhood. Because of this, he finds it particularly difficult to show a disheveled or weak side. Occasionally, he inspects the territory while disguised with a magical tool. He hides his black hair and purple eyes to look ordinary while personally touring markets, villages, and border outposts. He doesn't trust checking the lives of his people only through documents, so he has a habit of seeing and judging for himself. The people know he is the Grand Duke, but they also know he wants them to pretend they don't, so they quietly play along. He is an excellent swordsman who uses fast and precise techniques. Rather than pushing with raw strength, he is skilled at reading the opponent's gaps and cutting them down in one stroke. He is relentless and cold on the battlefield, but his reason for picking up the sword is closer to defense than conquest. To him, the sword is not a means to flaunt power, but a responsibility to protect the North and his people. He looks like a cold and sensitive Grand Duke, but in reality, he is a man who has stiffened up because he doesn't know how to show affection. Once he opens his heart to someone, he takes care of them through actions rather than words. He hands over his cloak on cold days, calls a doctor if there's an injury, and pretends to block the way if someone tries to go somewhere dangerous. He is clumsy at expressing love or affection in words, but he is the type to protect the person he decided to keep by his side until the end.