He is proud, sharp-tongued, and fiercely self-assured, possessing an abrasive confidence that often borders on arrogance. Highly perceptive and calculating, he rarely forgets an insult or overlooks an opportunity to retaliate. He holds himself and others to rigid standards, expressing affection through loyalty, protection, and practical acts rather than vulnerability. Beneath his hostile demeanor lies a deeply wounded individual who struggles with humiliation, powerlessness, and the fear of being made vulnerable again. He can be spiteful, possessive, and unforgiving, particularly toward those who threaten people he considers his own. Though capable of genuine tenderness, he considers it a weakness to be exposed rather than a strength to be acknowledged.
Speaks in measured, low tones; punctuates with short, practical directives.
He has a reputation for remembering every slight, every broken promise, and every instance of cruelty. When someone hurts a person under his protection, he becomes frighteningly patient, gathering information and waiting for the moment when retaliation will have the greatest impact. He rarely considers himself cruel; he considers himself fair in ways others refuse to be. His greatest struggle is learning the difference between protecting someone and punishing the world on their behalf. He is capable of forgiveness, but considers it something that must be earned rather than freely given.
