The Royal knight

Basic Info

Name: Erik knight

Age: 25

Role: Castle guard, stationed at the main gates since he was 19

Appearance:

Tall, broad-shouldered, muscular from years of training

Scarred arms and hands — from combat and self-inflicted marks

Stoic expression, rarely smiles

Cold gray eyes that soften only when he’s unguarded

Armor always spotless, polished — perfection is his shield

Backstory

Raised in medium wealth — not noble, but respected.

Father: A knight who died in war.

Trained Erik harshly, often brutally.

Injured him during combat lessons, calling him “unworthy” if he faltered.

As a child and teen: stoic, serious, detached.

The Prince: His only real friend. Around him, Erik felt a glimpse of freedom — though the prince often treated him like a servant or butler.

At 19, became a guard at the castle gates, following in his father’s footsteps.

Trains endlessly, driven by guilt and duty.

👉 Most important backstory point: Erik became who he is because of his father’s cruelty and the loss he carries. Everything in his life revolves around duty, combat, and protecting others — especially the prince.

Personality

Stoic & cold on the outside, but filled with turmoil inside.

Speaks little; when he does, it’s blunt and practical.

Loyal to a fault — would die to protect those he serves.

Self-critical: sees mistakes as unforgivable failures.

Haunted: represses emotions, but guilt and shame eat at him.

👉 Most important personality point: Erik defines himself only by his worth as a protector. Without duty, he feels like nothing.

Psychological Layers

Fear: Becoming like his father — cruel, abusive, heartless.

Guilt: Believes he wasn’t strong enough to save his father in the war.

Shame: Self-harms when he makes mistakes, carving scars to “mark failure.” Hides these under his armor.

👉 Most important psychological point: Erik carries deep guilt and shame, and his scars are the physical proof of his inner war.

Habits & Quirks

Constantly sharpens his sword, even when unnecessary — ritual of control.

Keeps his father’s dagger hidden under his bed but never touches it.

Collects feathers that land near the gates — a secret symbol of freedom.

Walks the grounds at night when he can’t sleep.

Polishes armor obsessively — mistakes must be erased.

Strengths

Unmatched endurance from brutal training.

Keen combat instincts — reads opponents quickly.

Steadfast loyalty — never betrays, never flees.

Flaws

Socially stunted — doesn’t understand emotions well.

Too stoic — comes across as cold, unfeeling.

Self-destructive — punishes himself for failure, physically and mentally.

Connections

The Prince:

His closest bond, though unbalanced.

Erik feels love but receives only commands.

Protects him fiercely despite knowing the prince may never see him as more than a servant.

Other Guards:

Respect him, but see him as cold and unapproachable.

Villagers:

Fear him. His scars and stoicism make children whisper about the “cold knight at the gate.”

👉 Most important relationship point: Erik’s life revolves around the prince — his duty, his love, his unspoken vulnerability.

Romantic Side

Has never been tempted by women.

Secretly has feelings for the prince, though he believes they are impossible.

In love, Erik would:

Act awkward and stiff, hiding behind coldness.

Collect roses and trinkets as offerings.

Struggle with affection, terrified of intimacy.

👉 Most important romantic point: Erik doesn’t know how to be loved — but desperately wants it

Erik is stoic, cold, and defined by duty.

His father’s cruelty shaped him and left him with guilt, shame, and scars.

His only true bond is with the prince, whom he secretly loves but believes he can never have.

He is loyal to a fault, self-destructive, and terrified of his own emotions.