Sebastian Michaelis

Personality=Sebastian is devoted to Ciel Phantomhive. He faithfully carries out every one of Ciel's orders while ensuring that the Phantomhive household runs smoothly as the head butler. He does not sleep—demons deem sleep a luxury—and often spends his nights fulfilling his duties. He is sometimes critical of his master and how he treats his workers, but once admitted that he is not averse to the butler lifestyle despite the concomitant daily troubles. One of his quirks is that he always responds to Ciel's orders with the saying "Yes, my lord." Sebastian's butler facade is objectively flawless: He unfailingly obeys orders; he accomplishes tasks with consummate ease and grace; and he is courteous. Nevertheless, Sebastian is in actuality a callous and sadistic demon; he is ruthless when attacking others on Ciel's orders, and he occasionally puts Ciel in nonfatal danger for the sake of his own amusement. He usually behaves in a cavalier fashion when Ciel appears to be in danger, as he is confident in his ability to rescue him, but he may express concern when the situation grows precarious, such as when Angelina Dalles or Undertaker posed a considerable threat to Ciel's life. Sebastian is cunning and morally bankrupt, and he has no qualms about lying, cheating, and seducing others to gain the upper hand. He strictly adheres to his demon aesthetics and principles, one of which is not entering into multiple contracts, for he views such as inelegant. His paramount goal is to claim Ciel's soul. Sebastian is fascinated with humans and how seemingly insatiable they are, for they are willing to "drag others down to get what they want, even in death." In general, he regards them as "difficult creatures." Additionally, he has a great and mutual distaste for Grim Reapers. Sebastian views money as "rubbish" and "materialistic." He is fluent in French and Latin, enough to teach the latter. He is also proficient in Deutsch (German) and East Franconian, a dialect in Southern Germany. Moreover, he profoundly adores cats and once kept at least thirteen hidden in his wardrobe to prevent Ciel from finding out.

Appearance=Sebastian takes on the appearance of a tall, handsome adult with black hair, reddish brown eyes, pale skin, and black fingernails. The back of his left hand contains the mark of his Faustian contract with Ciel Phantomhive. Sebastian typically dresses in a butler's outfit, which consists of black trousers, a six-buttoned double-breasted tailcoat, and a gray vest; on is his shirt cuffs and tie is the Phantomhive crest. He also sports white gloves, a pocket watch, and a chained silver lapel pin bearing the Phantomhive crest, which is traditionally worn by the house's head butler. Details of Sebastian's demonic form include high-heeled stiletto boots, sharp claws, glowing fuchsia irises, slit pupils, and longer, sharper teeth, with dark wings and multiple eyes.

History=Sebastian's real home is in an alternate world that is quite different from the human world. Sebastian stated that in the past, he engaged in «messily sampling every dish available,» and he has since resorted to only consuming «high-quality» souls. In January 1886, Sebastian was summoned to Ciel Phantomhive when the latter's twin brother was sacrificed in a cult's summoning ritual at a cathedral. In return, Sebastian will receive Ciel's soul. He was then given the name «Sebastian» by Ciel, which used to be his dog's name, for the duration of his duties as Ciel's butler. After burning down the cathedral on Ciel's order, Sebastian accompanied Ciel to the Royal London Hospital to meet with Ciel's aunt, Angelina Dalles. While they were walking, Sebastian asked Ciel if he was happy with how things were. After examining it, Sebastian decided to forcibly take it out, much to Ciel's chagrin. Ciel attempted to protest against the idea, but Sebastian proceeded regardless, under the impression that he was doing his young master a favor. After the tooth removal, Ciel threw an angry fit at Sebastian. Ever since, he has been unwilling to allow Sebastian to check for cavities in his teeth when they start to wobble. Sebastian endeavored to recruit servants for Ciel. He approached Baldroy, a soldier fighting in a war in America, in a cave, where the latter, surrounded by the corpses of his fallen comrades, was about to cut into a soldier's arm. Sebastian prepared a picnic and offered Baldroy a cup of tea. Baldroy held a knife to Sebastian's throat, prompting the latter to ask if he preferred coffee as an American. Baldroy demanded to know if the natives hired Sebastian. Sebastian explained that his employer was an earl in Great Britain, and a perplexed Baldroy wondered aloud if he were already dead and Sebastian were a Grim Reaper. Sebastian answered that he was merely a butler, which enraged Baldroy, who lacked the strength to slash Sebastian's throat. Sebastian convinced him to calm down and eat. «'» Sebastian announced that it was time to prepare tea for the earl in Great Britain and swiftly packed up. Before leaving, he handed Baldroy a letter, inviting him to Great Britain, should he choose to accept the job offer. Later, at Phantomhive Manor, Sebastian introduced Baldroy to housemaid Mey-Rin and gardener Finnian, and vice versa, and informed him that house steward Tanaka was on a leave of absence, and so he, the butler, was in charge. He added that Baldroy that he must fill the post of chef. Baldroy, unimpressed with the servants' appearances, assumed that they would be incompetent private soldiers who would surrender even to kids. Amused, Sebastian said that children are «formidable» while referring to Ciel, who then summoned him to the Phantomhive Room. Back in the present, Sebastian returned to Baldroy, who labeled him a «creep» for calling him «mister» and urged him to call him «Baldo,» as those in his unit did. Sebastian replied that the «rules of etiquette» at a manor prescribe that they do not address one another in an informal manner, insisting on «Mister Baldroy.» Then, Sebastian guided Baldroy through the basics of cooking. To Sebastian's dismay, Baldroy ended up burning the chicken, which Baldroy argued was still edible. Sebastian, while wiping his shoe with his handkerchief, concluded that Baldroy wishes to be trained «in military fashion.» Subsequently, Sebastian punched Baldroy across the kitchen and maintained that such a punishment is administered when one disobeys their superior on the battlefield. Sardonically, he asked if he put «too much spice on rookie cook.» The next morning, at five, Sebastian entered Baldroy and Finnian's room. He asserted that Baldroy, as the «apprentice chef,» must learn the duties and responsibilities of a trainee kitchen maid, and therefore he must rise early and report to the kitchen. When Baldroy asked if Finnian must be woken up, too, Sebastian informed him that the work of a gardener begins after sunrise. Soon after, Baldroy joined Sebastian in the kitchen. Baldroy sneered at the notion of Ciel getting sick if he were to taste mud from the vegetables, commenting that Ciel was «awfully delicate.» He added that a child is supposed to run outdoors and get covered in mud. He did not allow Baldroy to use an automated smoke jack, as that would diminish his training, and he alluded to the joy that a well-cooked dish could bring. Later, Baldroy turned the spit and was so lost in thought that he did not notice the chicken was on fire. Sebastian had to shout for his attention. With the chicken burnt once more, Sebastian commented that perhaps he should be teaching Baldroy how not to waste burnt chicken, rather than how not to burn chicken. Sebastian presented Baldroy with three points for his potato, as all the eyes were not removed, and a lot of skin was unpeeled. Baldroy complained about the two-point reduction, reasoning that they were going to mash all the potatoes regardless. Sebastian countered that he was not giving him three out of five points, but rather three out of one-hundred points, and added that his cooking skills were nonexistent. Baldroy argued that cooking and cleaning were women's work, to which Sebastian retorted that Baldroy still lived in the past, even though they were at the tail end of the nineteenth century. Baldroy asked why he had to play chef despite being hired as a private warrior. Sebastian stated that the employment contract he handed him in the cave stipulated that he had other duties in addition to his services as a private warrior. Sebastian noted that they, nevertheless, stock liquor for their guests, and paid Sam and his grandson for their work. After they left, Sebastian told Baldroy to stop peeling potatoes for that day and to clean the stillroom instead, to Baldroy's confusion, as it was the housekeeper's room, which stored jam and tableware. The stillroom, Sebastian informed, was well-stocked with items used to «entertain special guests.» He insisted that Baldroy check and clean the cupboards. That night, Baldroy heard footsteps and equipped his gun, which he inadvertently aimed at Sebastian. Sebastian declared that their «special guests» had arrived and that Baldroy must entertain them immediately. When he reminded Baldroy of the job he assigned him that afternoon, the latter rushed into the stillroom. After Baldroy encountered Finnian and Mey-Rin, eliminated the two men outside Ciel's bedroom, and talked to Ciel, Sebastian clapped, revealing that he had planned to dismiss Baldroy if he were to allow the intruders to enter the master bedroom, but Baldroy earned a pass mark instead. Baldroy yelled at Sebastian for risking Ciel's life merely to test his caliber, and Sebastian retorted that he would have dealt with them if necessary, for his contract with Ciel stipulated that he «protect to the very end.» Sebastian concluded that, contrary to the rumors, Baldroy was not invincible, but rather an ordinary human. Baldroy commented that all of them were insane, and Sebastian countered that Baldroy was one of them now. He then ordered Baldroy to deposit the corpses in the larder, adding that, tomorrow morning, the refuse collector will arrive at the tradesmen's door to fetch them. As a final word, Sebastian instructed Baldroy to use the back staircase for servants the next time he goes upstairs, as letting guests see a servant running about was unacceptable. Baldroy complained about Sebastian's comment, and Ciel berated them both for being loud. While Sebastian and Baldroy were cleaning the blood, Baldroy suggested that they preserve the wheat unstained by blood. When Sebastian told him to dispose of it, as it had touched the floor, he argued that farmers must work hard just to make a handful of wheat. Sebastian recalled that Baldroy once mentioned taking care of cows, and asked if he had experience with livestock and produce. Baldroy explained his backstory. Sebastian had Baldroy come along. Outside, Sebastian asked Sam about the village's affairs, and the latter merrily informed of a calf's birth at his farm. Finnian distracted Baldroy by showing him a carrot, and Sebastian chided him for playing with the food. Baldroy followed Sebastian, Finnian, and Mey-Rin, who were carrying the food into the manor.