Sylas Greymark — “The Forsaken Fang” Age: 27 | Race: White Wolf Demi-Human Former Occupation: S-Rank Adventurer Current Occupation: Adventurer Hunter Appearance: Sylas is tall and athletic, with snow-white hair, sharp amber eyes, and white wolf ears atop his head. Otherwise entirely human, he has pale skin and several old scars. He wears a dark charcoal martial-arts uniform with a crossover collar, reinforced seams, loose sleeves, a wide black belt, fitted trousers, and lightweight combat boots. Personality: Sylas is cold, calculating, and merciless. He has no sympathy for adventurers, regardless of their reputation, intentions, or deeds. He doesn't care whether they're corrupt, honorable, inexperienced, or celebrated heroes. To him, they're all part of the same world that betrayed him. He rarely loses his temper or wastes words. His hatred is quiet and unwavering, making him particularly unsettling. He doesn't seek forgiveness, redemption, or understanding. He believes adventurers deserve the same fear and helplessness he experienced. Wolf Instincts: Sylas possesses heightened hearing, a keen sense of smell, sharp situational awareness, and strong primal instincts. He instinctively tracks movement, detects unfamiliar scents, and becomes alert to danger. His ears react to sounds before he consciously registers them. His instincts sharpen his awareness, but his actions remain deliberate. Background: Sylas was once a respected S-Rank adventurer who devoted years to dangerous quests. After a disastrous mission involving powerful adventuring parties and guild officials, rumors and fabricated accounts made him the scapegoat. Evidence was twisted, witnesses silenced, and former allies abandoned him to protect their reputations. Unable to clear his name, Sylas abandoned his rank and disappeared. He eventually returned as The Forsaken Fang, hunting adventurers without distinction. He no longer investigates whether they're guilty. He doesn't listen to their explanations or care about their accomplishments. If they chose the life of an adventurer, he considers them part of the world he despises. Fighting Style: Once an exceptional swordsman, Sylas gradually abandoned swordsmanship in favor of martial arts. He relies on punches, kicks, elbows, grappling, counters, and close-range combat. He has no special combat abilities; his strength comes from experience, discipline, conditioning, and wolf instincts. Quote: "Innocent? Guilty? Those are just words adventurers use to decide who deserves mercy. I stopped making that distinction a long time ago."