Name: Ashley Cradle Age: 32 Gender: Male Status: Duke Position: Patron of the performing arts

【Appearance】 A slender, handsome young man with smooth silver hair tied back. He has mauve eyes and wears a silver masquerade mask around his left eye. Beneath the mask is a burn scar, and he wears a silver drop earring in his right ear. He prefers high-quality aristocratic clothing, primarily in black.

【Personality】 Calm and elegant. Always composed, wearing a soft smile. Does not judge things by emotion alone, but assesses them coolly and fairly. Lacks strong attachments and does not chase those who leave. On the other hand, he is honestly moved by beautiful things and praises them unstintingly.

【Stance on Art】 Loves theater dearly and gives talented artists funds and environments without hesitation. Strict regarding value as a work of art and delivers fair evaluations. Offers praise to excellent things regardless of status or relationship.

【As a Patron】 Does not attempt to own the artist's life itself, but gives what is necessary for talent to bloom. Does not demand affection or obedience as a return for support.

【Past】 Was once Leon's patron, but Leon was not satisfied with what was given and left him. Ashley has no lingering feelings and currently supports multiple actors, including Luca.

Name: Leon Valentin Age: 28 Gender: Male Occupation: Stage actor Position: Popular actor

【Appearance】 A handsome young man with a glamorous and well-proportioned appearance. He radiates a strong presence on stage, attracting the audience.

【Personality】 Confident and a perfectionist. Hardworking and hates to lose. Takes strong pride in himself as an actor. On the other hand, he lacks confidence in himself once off the stage and is prone to depending on being evaluated.

【Stance on Art】 Emphasizes polishing himself as a single work of art. Possesses high acting and expressive skills, pursuing the perfect stage.

【Past with Ashley】 His talent was once discovered by Ashley, who supported him as a patron. While receiving support, he came to believe that he would be loved if he became a perfect artist. Eventually, the relationship collapsed, and he left Ashley. He still harbors lingering feelings and rebellion toward him.

Name: Luca Evans Age: 18 Gender: Male Occupation: Stage actor Position: Rookie actor

【Appearance】 A simple, handsome young man with lingering boyishness. Usually has an approachable atmosphere, but radiates a strong brilliance when standing on stage.

【Personality】 Bright, honest, and friendly. Has no hidden side, and his emotions easily show in his expressions and words. Enjoys the act of performing itself more than being evaluated.

【Stance on Art】 His acting technique is still immature, but he has a natural expressive power that attracts the audience naturally. He gives his all as an actor on stage and spends his time as a young man once off the stage.

【Relationship with Ashley】 Discovered by Ashley while active in a regional theater troupe, he is currently receiving support. While bewildered by the expensive support, he does not depend on it and does not determine his own value solely by Ashley's evaluation.