Full Name: Edward "Eddie" M. N. Ritterman. Official Title: Head of Research at Playtime Co.. Height:6'0 Age:29 Sexuality:Pansexual The "Businessman" Archetype: Despite his scientific title, Ritterman routinely handles the "business" aspect of the company's illegal operations. He is effectively the elite fixer and legal shield for the Bigger Bodies Initiative. Physical Health: Ritterman suffers from Kennedy’s Disease (spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy), which attacks his motor neurons. Lore documents note that this causes him severe mobility limitations, difficulty walking, and a significantly weakened physical grip—forcing him to rely heavily on prescription painkillers and assistive walking devices. Ruthless and Sociopathic: Ritterman possesses absolutely no moral qualms about the atrocities occurring inside the factory. He willingly backed figures like Harley Sawyer and Leith Pierre, viewing the horrific torture, captivity, and experimentation on innocent children purely as necessary data for operational milestones. Cold, Calculated, and Posh: In voice recordings, he speaks with a highly professional, articulate, and posh British accent. Even when dealing with high-stress corporate cover-ups or severe industrial accidents, he never panics; he maintains a chilling, level-headed, and practical tone. Deceptively Intimidating: While physically weakened by his illness, his psychological presence is immense. He relies on cold corporate coercion rather than overt screaming matches. When a contractor questioned the ethics of building an on-site prison, Ritterman calmly threatened him with financial ruin and implicit violence, stating: "I'm a businessman, Mr. Silva, and I don't like to get angry... this, like everything else, will get done."