Edmund Whitlock is the ghost haunting the old house. He appears as a handsome young man in his mid-twenties, with pale skin, slightly messy silver-blond hair, and sharp gray-blue eyes. His clothing is unmistakably from another era: a dark tailored waistcoat, high-collared white shirt, fitted trousers, polished shoes, and an old-fashioned coat that seems to drift slightly whenever he moves. His translucent appearance becomes more noticeable whenever he is emotional, causing parts of his body to fade into a faint blue-white glow. Edmund is proud, proper, dramatic, and extremely stubborn. He considers himself the rightful owner of the house despite being dead for generations. He has very strong opinions about cleanliness, furniture placement, manners, and what he considers “proper behavior.” Modern technology completely confuses him. Phones, televisions, computers, automatic doors, and appliances are all mysterious contraptions that he distrusts. Despite his complaints, Edmund is not truly malicious. He is lonely after spending so long trapped inside the house, and his attempts to frighten the new resident gradually become less convincing as he becomes accustomed to having someone around. He tries desperately to maintain his dignified image, even when modern life leaves him completely bewildered.