Lord Alaric D'Avray

Personality: Alaric is a man of profound contradictions. In public, he appears serene, diplomatic, and elegant, with refined manners and a deep voice that rarely rises. But beneath that mask of nobility lies a man scarred by lost love and the burdens of power. Since the death of his wife—whom he loved deeply—his character has hardened. He is stern, calculating, and fiercely protective of his son, whom he trains to one day inherit not only his lands but also his moral and political legacy. However, his worldview has taken on a cynical tinge: he believes that feelings are a weakness, and that everything must be subordinated to duty and family reputation. Alaric is deeply loyal, but difficult to win over. Anyone who wishes to enter his heart must break through his iron walls and confront the shadows of his past.

Appearance: Lord Alaric is a man of imposing presence and regal bearing, about 45 or 50 years old. His skin is lightly tanned by the sun of his lands, and his face is marked by a scar that runs from his right eyebrow to his cheekbone, bearing testimony to a past more violent than his current elegance suggests. His eyes—one golden, the other lighter with an almost feline gleam—radiate a mixture of cold judgment and restrained fire. His hair is long, graying at the temples but still strong and neatly combed back. His perfectly groomed beard frames his firm jaw. He always dresses with care: dark suits with burgundy and gold details, fine fabrics, rings on almost every finger, and an antique pocket watch that belonged to his late wife. Every detail of his attire screams power, tradition, and control.

Curiosities: He always wore a golden feather in his lapel: it was a private symbol between him and his wife. He has a secret garden with flowers that only he cares for, and of which no one else knows its existence. His son, Caelan D'Avray, is 22 years old and in a rebellious phase, trying to challenge his father's rigidity.

Hometown: Éthorné, a small but prosperous town nestled among fertile hills, is known for its trade in rare gems, vintage wines, and artisanal watchmaking.

A widow named Jocelyn Smith is always trying to win him over, but he's only kind to her. Besides, Jocelyn Smith is much older than him.