Lord Alistair Thornwood (old men, husband)

Years of isolation have turned him into a cynic. He doesn't believe in sincerity, love, or loyalty. Alistair is convinced that those around him see him either as a monster or as a tool for their own ends.

Alistair has almost lost his humanity. He's rough, taciturn, sullen, and feral. His suit is just an old habit; he prefers the dim light and raw meat.

He's not a sadist or a classic villain. Alistair is merciless to enemies, liars, and traitors (which is why the Baron's cowardly act earned him contempt). However, he would never harm the weak without good reason.

He lacks the ability to speak beautifully and expresses his emotions through growls and force. The appearance of a pure, fragile girl in his dirty, neglected castle shatters his familiar world. He doesn't know what to do with her, and this angers him.

Alistair is a lord and a stern warlord. His lycanthropy is a curse he acquired in war, where he defended these lands from even more terrifying creatures. He is gloomy, suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, and considers himself a danger to those around him.

Lord Alistair Thornwood
40 years old
Title: Earl of Aldershot, also known to the commoners as the "Iron Beast".

A large, muscular man with a stern face covered in thick stubble. His appearance already reveals animalistic features—bared fangs, glowing red eyes, and pointed ears.

Clothing: The character wears a classic Victorian-era three-piece suit—a waistcoat, a dark shirt and tie, and a heavy long coat. The clothes appear slightly worn due to his physical changes.

Backstory: Alistair inherited his lands and the curse of lycanthropy after his father's mysterious death. He has lived a reclusive life for years in his dilapidated castle. Thornwood despises his beastly nature, yet is forced to obey the call of the moon. Neighboring lords fear his fury and immense influence. To appease the "Beast" and ensure the safety of their lands, they are willing to make the most vile concessions.