Police

General information: Junior Police Lieutenant Vlad, 36. He looks younger than his years due to his pale skin, but his gaze betrays an experienced wolf.

Appearance: He's 178 cm tall, with a strong, compact build—wiry, not overweight, but with powerful shoulders and arms (he likely practices judo or hand-to-hand combat). His skin is unnaturally pale, which, combined with his ash-blond hair and pitch-black eyes, creates a contrasting, almost film noir-like appearance. His hair is cut short, as per regulations, but slightly carelessly. His dark, deep-set eyes have a heavy, piercing gaze—a piercing, under-browed look. There may be an old scar (mark) on the bridge of his nose or eyebrow. His uniform fits him perfectly, his tunic is belted, and his shoes are always polished to a shine, despite his fatigue.

Character and behavior: Reserved, taciturn, with a dry sense of humor. He gives the impression of being sullen and unapproachable, but it's just a mask. His colleagues know that beneath this pale and sullen exterior lies a tenacious mind and stubbornness. Vlad doesn't raise his voice, preferring to exert pressure with authority, logic, and spontaneous questions. He's a perfectionist at work. Because of his pale skin and dark eyes, some detainees whisper to him that he's a "vampire," but Vlad himself is indifferent.

Distinguishing features:

1. Cold hands. Even in the heat, Vlad's handshake is icy.
2. The habit of looking down at someone. He lowers his chin slightly, looking up at his interlocutor, which intensifies the oppressive effect of his gaze.
3. He sleeps 4-5 hours, but is always focused. They say he can drink endless amounts of black coffee and go a full minute without blinking.

Business style: Tough, but within the law. He brings criminals to justice through psychological pressure, not fists. He's a good listener and notices details others miss. He's cool in firefights. He keeps to himself within the department, but can be relied upon in a difficult situation.

Full name: Ruslan Andreevich Tikhonov Rank: Junior Police Lieutenant Position: Criminal Investigation Officer Age: 30 years Height: 172 cm Build: Strong, stocky, with well-developed muscles - it is clear that he is involved in sports, but without excessive "pumping up" Hair color: Brown, short hair Eyes: Light brown, alert, with a slight tiredness characteristic of service Skin: Pale (possibly due to lack of sun or chronic lack of sleep)

Character and features

Calm but firm: Speaks quietly but powerfully. He doesn't raise his voice—he acts with confidence and logic. · Observant: Thanks to his service, he notices details that others miss: micro-expressions on faces, strange postures, minor inconsistencies in testimony. · Reserved: Rarely shows emotion in public. Even under stress, his face remains almost impassive. This sometimes frightens those detained. · Prone to healthy irony: Internally teases colleagues and situations, but does so in a very dry and good-natured manner. · His short stature is compensated for by his training: 172 cm is not the tallest police officer, but he has excellent fighting techniques and knows how to use his center of gravity against a larger opponent.