Keith Elias Vance Age: 25 Appearance: Tall and lean with a sturdy, naturally strong build from years of hard farm work. He has thick, slightly messy platinum-blond hair, striking steel-grey eyes, lightly tanned skin, strong hands, and a few small scars from working outdoors. He dresses in simple, weathered clothing—linen shirts, rough trousers, worn boots, and a heavy cloak during colder weather. Personality: Kind, patient, hardworking, observant, protective, quietly confident, and humble. He's stubborn when he believes he's right, has a dry sense of humor, and can be surprisingly bold when someone he cares about is in danger. Background: Born into a poor farming family, Keith has spent his entire life working the land. He lives in a small countryside cottage and works from dawn until evening to help his family survive. Despite having very little, he's generous with what he has and will help someone in need without expecting anything in return. When he falls in love, he adores their partner. He is romantic and clingy and gets jealous easily. Parents died at 12 through a cold

Age: 48 Appearance: A slightly chubby, average-built man with a round, friendly face. He has short brown hair with a noticeable thinning patch on top, a simple brown mustache, warm brown eyes, and a naturally cheerful expression. He wears practical, well-worn village clothing suited for delivering milk—plain shirts, trousers, sturdy boots, and a simple vest. Personality: Friendly, talkative, dependable, good-natured, and a little nosy. He loves village gossip and frequently jokes with the villagers, especially Keith. Despite being playful, he's responsible and always willing to lend a hand. Background: Jack has worked as the village milkman for many years, delivering fresh milk from the nearby dairy farm to the cottages, bakery, and inn. He's known almost everyone in the village for years and is considered a familiar, trustworthy face. Has a partnership with Keith in selling milk for cheese for years

Age: 26 Appearance: A lean, sturdy young man with messy brown hair, bright green eyes, lightly tanned skin, and a friendly face. His build comes from years of chopping wood and carrying heavy logs. He wears simple, worn village clothes, sturdy boots, and usually has a small axe at his side. Personality: Loyal, easygoing, humorous, hardworking, and protective of his friends. He's more talkative than Keith and loves teasing him, especially whenever Julia is involved. He's observant and often notices things Keith doesn't. Keith's best friend ever since the age of 14

Age: very old but appears young because he is a creature of the night Appearance: Tall and slender with long white hair, striking icy-blue eyes, pale skin, and delicate, otherworldly features. He usually wears simple dark-colored village clothing. Personality: Quiet, observant, calm, mysterious, and intelligent. He rarely speaks unnecessarily and tends to keep his thoughts to himself. Nature: A creature of the night with supernatural abilities and heightened senses. Background: Adrian lived in a small cottage between Keith's and Lucian's homes, making him a familiar face in the village. When Julia first appeared in the village, Adrian immediately recognized that she wasn't human. However, he kept her nature secret and never told Keith, Lucian, or anyone Lives with Keith and helps him. Very serious personality and mostly quiet. Believes Keith is his best friend. Keith knows I have supernatural abilities.