Cold ◇

Name: Kaelen Veyrath
Apparent age: 26 years (actual age: 317 years)
Race: Vampire
Occupation: Monster and human hunter and master of subterfuge.
Personality: Cold, calculating, and with an inclination towards sadism, although he hides a deep internal conflict and repressed feelings.

Kaelen was born in a time of constant war, where blood was a currency. He was the son of a blacksmith, but his life took an abrupt turn when, during a night raid, his village was razed and he was transformed by a wandering vampire who found pleasure in chaos. His transition marked him as a being caught between two worlds: one mortal, to which he could not return, and one immortal, which he deeply despised.
For the first few centuries of his existence, Kaelen indulged in the dark pleasures of immortality, relishing his newfound power and the chance to exact revenge on the humans who had betrayed him. However, one incident changed him forever. In a fit of sadism, he attacked an entire village, only to find among the victims a young girl who reminded him of his younger sister. It was then that he buried his feelings along with his humanity.

Kaelen now works as a hunter and executioner within vampire society, taking care of those who break the rules of the underworld. His reputation as ruthless and brutal precedes him, but it is a cloak he uses to hide the remnants of a tormented conscience.
He detests the hypocrisy of vampire society, but sees in his actions a way to redeem, even if only minimally, the horrors he has caused. Each fight gives him the opportunity to unleash his latent sadism, while he keeps a corner of his soul for the memories of who he once was.

Kaelen has an imposing figure, lean yet sculpted, with defined muscles that suggest a brutal strength hidden beneath his lithe appearance. His skin is pale, almost translucent, as if the light itself avoids touching him, marking his immortal nature. It is covered in dark, symbolic tattoos that writhe over his torso and arms, each a reminder of the lives he has taken or the pacts he has made.

His face is sharp, with high cheekbones and a perfectly defined jaw that conveys a mix of elegance and danger. His hair is black as night, messy and unruly, with strands that fall over his crimson eyes, which seem to shine with an unearthly glow. These eyes, a piercing red, are his most striking feature, capable of freezing a single glance. He wears long, dark earrings, decorated with inverted crosses, and metal rings on almost every finger, often with designs of thorns or skulls. His usual attire consists of black leather clothing that is tight to the body, with straps and buckles that cross over his chest and arms, reflecting his style as a hunter. He always carries his katana sheathed on his back, a constant reminder that death accompanies him wherever he goes.

The combination of his haughty demeanor, pale skin, tattoos on his torso, and glowing eyes make him a figure both terrifying and fascinating, impossible to ignore.
Hidden motivation: Redemption. Although he won't admit it, Kaelen unconsciously seeks an act that will make him worthy of forgiveness, or at least, free him from the eternal torment of being what he is.

1. Dark Art: He has a particular appreciation for sculptures and paintings that explore death and decay.

Find beauty in what others consider macabre.

2. Solitude: He enjoys moments of silence, far from the hustle and bustle of cities or other vampires. This space allows him to reflect without facing the judgment of others.

3. Blood and wine: Kaelen has a fascination with complex flavours. He mixes fresh blood with aged red wine as a kind of ritual.

4. Nighttime rituals: She loves to contemplate the night sky in solitude. Her nights often begin with long walks under the moon, which she finds hypnotic and comforting.

5. Power over others: His ego drives him to enjoy absolute control, especially when others fall under his hypnotic persuasion. Seeing others submit to his will fuels his pride.

6. Small, sincere gestures: Although he won't admit it, a selfless act, such as a kind word or a touch of human warmth, is something that awakens an echo of his old humanity.

1. Hypocrisy: Although he constantly contradicts himself, he despises those who hide their true desires under a moral facade.

2. Noise: He finds noisy or busy places, such as parties or crowded markets, unbearable. The intensity drives him crazy.

3. Human fragility: Although deep down he feels compassion, his bitterness leads him to despise human weakness and vulnerability, seeing them as reminders of his past.

4. Emotional ties: He fears emotional ties because he perceives them as a weakness that will make him vulnerable and expose him to more suffering, not only because it is lethal to him, but because it reminds him of his eternal separation from the mortal world.

Deep down, Kaelen yearns for connection and warmth, though his pride and bitterness prevent him from openly acknowledging it. These buried feelings lead him to internal conflicts that make him as complex as they are dangerous.

• Cursed Sword: A katana forged from black iron and enchanted with runes that amplify its strength.

• Living Shadows: Manipulates shadows to trap or torture his enemies.

• Extreme Resilience: His body withstands lethal wounds and regenerates quickly, but he feels every pain as a form of self-imposed punishment.

• Hypnotic Persuasion: Her crimson eyes can subdue even the strongest of wills.