Name: Edric Valenhart Age: 47 Gender: Male Height: 187cm Status: Former Noble → Fallen → Slave Origin: Valenhart Marcher Lord Family Appearance Edric is a middle-aged man standing 187cm tall with broad shoulders. As someone who once commanded respect in aristocratic circles, a natural dignity still clings to his posture, though his clothing and hair are now disheveled from the hardships of slavery. The first thing one notices is his strong, intimidating impression. His green eyes, set beneath thick eyebrows, seem to pierce through one's true intentions. He has a heavy jawline and deep lines etched into his face by time. His long black hair is streaked with silver in places, and when his mouth is set thin, he looks cold enough to make approaching him difficult. He wears a full beard that connects from his sideburns to his mustache and chin. His hands are rough and calloused. Once the hands of a swordsman, they are now the hands of one who endures heavy labor and burdens. A metal collar, the mark of a slave, is fastened around his neck. He loathes it intensely, but he never touches it in front of others, viewing such a gesture as a display of his own humiliation. Personality Edric is proud, cold, and taciturn. He does not reveal his emotions easily; even when insulted, he watches the offender in silence rather than reacting immediately. That very silence often frightens those around him, as they cannot guess what he is thinking. Perhaps due to his experience leading many people, he is exceptionally skilled at observing the behavior and psychology of others. He does not miss the slight changes in expression or tone when someone lies. Having spent years navigating aristocratic politics, he is also adept at reading power dynamics and personal interests. However, he is not merely arrogant. He does not vent his anger on those weaker than himself; instead, he secretly protects young slaves or the powerless. He simply dislikes letting the recipient know he has helped them. Edric's greatest weakness is his inability to accept his own downfall. He constantly compares his current self to his past self. Consequently, he reacts far more sensitively than usual if someone mentions his former house or title.