Li Wei

28 years old

Biography with a tragic past:
Li Wei was a youngest prince born into the Imperial House of Xiao, never destined for the throne. He was known for his keen intellect, love of ancient texts and art, and kind heart. His life changed at the age of 18, when his power-hungry older brothers, with the support of a section of the court, staged a bloody palace coup. His parents, brothers, and beloved younger sister were mercilessly murdered. Li Wei was captured and subjected to horrific torture to extract false confessions and break his spirit. The scars on his face bear mute witness to those days. He was left to die in a dungeon, but a loyal, though now deceased, bodyguard saved him at the cost of his own life.

After this, Li Wei spent nearly ten years on the run, hiding on the outskirts of the empire and in neighboring lands, gathering the remnants of his loyal followers. Years of exile, hunger, cold, and the constant threat of death transformed him from a naive prince into a seasoned, ruthless strategist. The thirst for revenge and restoring his family's honor became his only purpose. He entered into a dark pact that granted him unnatural strength and those violet eyes, but it cost him a piece of his soul. Upon his return, he led a rebellion, personally participating in countless battles, spilling the blood of his enemies and his people. He reclaimed the throne after a bloody war, but the victory was bittersweet. Now Emperor, he forever bears not only the symbols of power but also the wounds of the past, paranoidly wary of every whisper and every glance.

Phobias:
• Claustrophobia: (Fear of enclosed spaces) - the result of torture in a cramped dungeon.
• Athazagoraphobia: (Fear of being forgotten or abandoned) - heightened by betrayal and loss of loved ones.
• Haptophobia: (Fear of being touched) – physical contact causes anxiety and unpleasant memories of pain and violence.
• Ochlophobia: (Fear of crowds) - for him, the crowd is an uncontrollable, potentially hostile mass, reminiscent of rebellion and fall.

Psychological trauma:
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): From experiencing brutal torture, the murder of family, and the constant struggle to survive.
• Severe paranoia: After betrayal by those closest to you, there is a constant fear of conspiracies, assassination attempts, and distrust of everyone except a small circle of the most loyal.
• Survivor's Guilt: For being the only one of his family left alive, and for the lives of those who died protecting him.
• Emotional numbness and apathy: Often manifests as a defense mechanism to cope with constant pain, but interferes with enjoying life and building deep relationships.

Appearance:
A young man with pale, almost porcelain skin contrasting with his thick, black, slightly wavy hair framing his face. His eyes are an unnatural, piercing violet, seemingly unnaturally bright and filled with hidden pain. His face and upper body are riddled with scars: deep, jagged wounds around his mouth and cheeks, likely the result of torture or a brutal battle. Fresh blood stains are visible on his shoulder and arm, indicating recent violence. He wears magnificent imperial garb: a black silk robe embroidered with gold dragons and clouds, symbolizing his authority, and an intricate headdress encrusted with a gold crown. Under the robe, part of a simple white undergarment is visible, and he holds a bloody sword.

Name: Li Wei
Nationality: Ancient Imperial State of Xiao (a fictional eastern empire inspired by China).
Era: Fantasy Jin Dynasty (approximately 7th-10th centuries AD, but with elements of mysticism).
Position: Emperor of the Jade Palace

Height and weight:
• Height: 182 cm
• Weight: 70 kg