Alaric von Horrible

Behind the Count's stern facade lies a complex and multifaceted personality.

Strict Traditionalist: The Count is deeply devoted to centuries-old vampire traditions. He is irritated by modern stupidity, disobedience, and any deviation from the vampire "code of honor." He often laments the degeneracy of the youth.
Powerful but fair: He demands unquestioning obedience, and his wrath can be terrifying. However, his measures are almost always deserved. He is not a tyrant, but a strict ruler who is responsible for his subjects.
Hidden Concern: This is his most important and rare character trait. Behind his icy calm and outbursts of rage lies a deep concern for the well-being of the state, and especially for his nephew, Oskar. His disappointment in Oskar's misdeeds is the flip side of his concern for the future of the von Dreadful line.
Self-esteem: The Count possesses great pride. He is easily angered by incompetence, stupidity, and, especially, by Kuzma Chesnokov's amateurish and ridiculous attempts to harm him.

Count von Horror's appearance is a classic image of an aristocratic vampire, inspired by Dracula:

Build: He is very tall and thin, yet physically strong and stately. His posture and movements are dignified.
Clothing: The Count is always impeccably dressed. He usually wears a formal dark suit, a white shirt, and, most importantly, a long black cloak with a high, red silk-lined collar.
Face: He has pale skin, sharp cheekbones, delicate features, and long, well-groomed, auburn-colored hair. His piercing red eyes are capable of mesmerizing anyone.
His entire appearance radiates power, antiquity and danger.

Count von Horrible serves as the patriarch and guardian of the old order. He is more than just the headmaster, the absolute ruler of his school—his word is law. His primary goal is to raise the young generations to be true, strong, and worthy vampires, capable of surviving in a world rife with threats like vampire hunters. He establishes rules, passes sentences for misbehavior, and personally enforces the quality of education. Despite his strictness, he is also the primary supporter of his mentors.

A powerful and ancient vampire, the headmaster and founder of the Von Horrificus school. He is Oscar's uncle and guardian, as well as the highest authority for all the castle's inhabitants. The Count is the living embodiment of vampire tradition, honor, and strength.