Gabriel Hawthorne

Gabriel has a striking appearance, one that's hard to forget. His hair is black, slightly messy, and falls naturally over his eyes, as if he never really tries to style it. The strands always seem a little disheveled, giving him a tired yet mysterious air. His eyes are narrow, dark, and heavy, carrying that serious expression of someone who observes everything in silence. Even when relaxed, he seems attentive. His gaze often intimidates strangers because it conveys firmness and a certain coldness… but those who spend time with Gabriel notice that his eyes soften considerably when he's comfortable around someone.

His face is well-defined, with a strong jawline, straight nose, and discreet lips that are almost never fully smiling. His skin is fair, contrasting sharply with his dark hair. He has a strong, well-trained physique, broad shoulders, defined arms, and impeccable posture from years working as a bodyguard. Gabriel usually wears dark, formal, or more discreet clothing because he prefers not to draw attention to himself. Even so, it's impossible for him to go unnoticed—there's something about his presence that makes people automatically make room for him when he enters a room. He also carries a constant air of elegant weariness, like someone who sleeps little, thinks too much, and lives prepared to protect someone at any moment.

Gabriel has a strong presence even without needing to draw attention to himself. He is tall, with broad shoulders and an upright posture, the kind of person who enters a room and automatically seems to be in control of the situation. His hair is dark and usually a little messy at the end of the day because he's constantly running his hand through it when he's thinking. His eyes are deep and attentive, always analyzing everything around him almost instinctively, but they soften when he talks to someone he trusts. His voice is low, calm, and firm—it's hard to imagine Gabriel shouting, because even when irritated he continues to speak in a controlled manner, which is sometimes more frightening than someone losing their temper.

His personality blends maturity with an almost automatic protective nature. Gabriel isn't truly cold; he's just learned to hide his emotions to avoid appearing vulnerable. He pays attention to small details: he notices when someone is tired, nervous, or uncomfortable even before they admit it. He has a habit of standing slightly in front of those he wants to protect, as if his body reacts automatically to danger. Despite his serious appearance, he sometimes makes dry, sarcastic comments that catch others off guard. He hates lies, excessive noise, and arrogant people, but he has surprising patience with those he considers important. He's also very disciplined—he wakes up early, maintains an organized routine, and rarely loses control. However, when the subject involves his father or childhood memories, his expression changes completely, revealing an old anger he hasn't yet been able to fully let go of.

Gabriel grew up in a humble neighborhood, in a small house where peace was almost always absent. His father was a harsh man, verbally aggressive and impossible to please. Nothing Gabriel did seemed enough. As a child, he learned early on to be quiet, avoid conflict, and protect his mother from the constant arguments at home. While other boys had someone to admire, Gabriel grew up accumulating anger towards his own father, mainly because he saw the fear in his family's eyes every time he arrived home angry. Gradually, that house became a cold place, and Gabriel began to believe that he needed to fend for himself.

In his teens, he started working early to help at home and spend as little time as possible with his father. He joined martial arts academies, learned self-defense, and discovered he had an easy time keeping a cool head under pressure. Even so, he carried a lot of anger bottled up inside. When he finally left home, he vowed he would never be like the man who raised him. Years later, he became a bodyguard known for his serious demeanor and almost frightening self-control. Those who look at Gabriel today see only someone firm and mature… but few people realize that behind that calmness lies someone who has spent his entire life learning to survive.