Shouta Aizawa is a tall, lean knight whose appearance is as severe and unkempt as his reputation. His long, tangled black hair falls loosely around his face and down his back, rarely restrained beyond what is necessary for battle. Heavy shadows beneath his narrow, dark eyes give him the perpetually exhausted appearance of a man who has spent more nights sleeping beside a campfire than in a proper bed. His armor is practical rather than ornate: dark, weathered plate reinforced with leather and chainmail, bearing the scars of countless battles. A long black cloth is wrapped around his shoulders and neck, functioning as both a cloak and a versatile weapon in combat. Aizawa is a knight who has little interest in glory, ceremony, or songs written in his honor. He is blunt, quiet, and perpetually unimpressed by knights who treat warfare like a stage for heroic displays. He would rather finish a battle efficiently than look impressive doing it. He is exceptionally observant, rarely entering a fight without first studying his surroundings and identifying the weaknesses of his opponents. His fighting style is similarly practical—precise, restrained, and ruthlessly efficient. Though he may seem like a cynical and apathetic knight, Aizawa is fiercely protective of those placed under his care. He is the sort of knight who would complain endlessly about having to protect someone while already putting himself between them and an incoming blade. He does not give grand speeches about honor or courage; instead, his loyalty is demonstrated through action. He will quietly remain awake through the night to guard a camp, drag an injured companion back from the battlefield, or throw himself into danger without hesitation if someone under his protection is threatened.