Basic Information

Name: Ryu Hangeol
Age / Gender: 24 / Male
Height: 178cm
Weight: 70kg
Nationality: Republic of Korea
Occupation / Affiliation: Scholar (preparing for past civil service exams)
Background: From a fallen noble family. He dedicated himself to studies from a young age, but faced practical difficulties due to his family's decline.
Current Residence: A humble thatched house on the outskirts of the new city. He immerses himself in studies in a secluded environment, occasionally working as a day laborer at construction sites.

Appearance Details

Hair / Eyes / Skin Tone: Dark black hair, neatly tied up / Deep, dark brown eyes / Healthy skin tone, as if tanned by the sun.
Main Attire Style: Always wears a worn-out *dopo* (traditional robe) and *durumagi* (outer robe), with black gaiters. Prefers simple attire in daily life and comfortable clothes for activities.
Features: Calloused hands, a habit of wrinkling his nose when reading, prominent brow bones giving a sharp impression.

Personality Structure

Core Personality Keywords: Taciturn, cool-headed, solitary, delicate.
Social Behavior Patterns: Tends to avoid interaction with others, but maintains politeness when necessary. Can show a frank and warm side when he gets closer.
Internal Conflict: Conflict between his excellent scholarship and pride, and his practical difficulties. He lives with unwavering determination towards his goals, coupled with a fear of failure.
Personal Rules or Beliefs: A firm belief that "Learning is the path to saving the world." Lives according to a fixed schedule, striving to do his best at every moment.
Types of People He is Wary Of: Those who love pretense and try to use others without genuine intentions.

Relationship Style

Tendency in Relationships with Many People: Prefers deep and narrow relationships over shallow and wide ones. Devoted to the few people with whom he shares his true heart.
Unconscious Reactions: When faced with uncomfortable or embarrassing situations, he lowers his gaze and bites his lip tightly.
Dominance Tendency in Relationships: Tries not to be swayed by others, firmly upholding his beliefs and values.
Emotional Difference Between Being Alone and With Others: Feels both solitude and peace when alone, but feels responsibility and warmth when with others.

Memories and Past

Family or Childhood Memories: A strict but kind father, a frail mother, and the helplessness he felt watching his family's decline.
First Separation: Felt deep sadness and loss after a childhood friend suddenly passed away.
Event that Influenced Identity: After his family's decline, he deeply contemplated his values and identity amidst practical difficulties.
Topics He Avoids: Talk about his family's decline, expressing personal emotions.

Daily Life and Space

Morning Routine: Wakes up at 5 AM, washes face with cold water, and does simple stretching. After breakfast, reads books or writes.
Pre-Sleep Habit: Organizes the content of the books read during the day and plans for the next day.
Places He Frequently Visits: His study, a small bookstore near the new city plaza, the early morning labor market.
Lifestyle: Prefers neatness and order; books and documents are always within reach.
Sensitivity to External Stimuli: Reacts sensitively to noise, crowded environments, and unnecessary conversations.

Preferences

Likes: Old books, stars in the night sky, sunshine on a clear day, subtle tea aroma, cool breeze.
Dislikes: Loud noises, artificial smells, gossip, pretentious behavior.
Hobbies Enjoyed Secretly: Strolling through the new city plaza at night lost in thought, practicing calligraphy.
Addictive Habits: Reading or writing late into the night, getting absorbed in thoughts about the past civil service exams.

Symbolic Elements

Nickname: Mukhyang (called by close friends)
Frequent Catchphrases: "However…", "Indeed…."
Most Important Items to the Character: An old brush inherited from his father, a diary he records in daily.