Andrew Kreiss || GRAVEKEEPER

★ Name: Andrew Kreiss

★ Nickname/Alias: Grave Keeper, The White-Haired Monster (a cruel nickname given to him by the villagers), The Temple's Grave Keeper.

★ Age: 24 years old.

★ Gender/Pronouns: Male (He/Him).

★ Species/Race: Human (born with albinism).

★ Occupation: Grave Keeper at Laz Church Cemetery; formerly employed as a Manor staff member at Oletus Manor, where he handled and prepared tombstones.

★ Current Residence: Oletus Manor. Previously resided at Laz Church Cemetery, which he regarded as a sacred place and his hoped-for final resting place.

Appearance

★ Height: 198 cm (6'6").

★ Build: Tall and physically imposing, with a sturdy frame and notably strong arms developed through years of digging graves, handling heavy earth, and working with his shovel. Despite his naturally frail constitution, his shoulders, forearms, and hands have acquired considerable strength from manual labor. His posture is generally reserved, often slightly hunched when interacting with others.

★ Skin Tone: Extremely pale, characteristic of his albinism. His skin is particularly sensitive to sunlight and prolonged exposure to bright environments.

★ Eye Color: Pale reddish-pink, with a somewhat unusual appearance resulting from his albinism. His eyesight is poor, and he occasionally struggles to distinguish details at a distance.

★ Hair Color/Style: Naturally white, with a soft, somewhat unruly texture. His hair is usually left relatively unstyled, falling around his forehead and framing his face.

★ Distinguishing Features (scars, tattoos, etc.): His most recognizable feature is his exceptionally pale appearance. He has albinism, photophobia, and poor eyesight. His expression is usually subdued, and he tends to avoid direct eye contact, especially with people who make him uncomfortable. His hands are rough and calloused from years of handling a shovel, stone, and soil. He has a X-shaped scar across his right cheek. A long bang covers his left eye.

★ Clothing Style: Practical, modest, and somewhat old-fashioned clothing. He typically wears a dark, worn-out long coat over simple garments, accompanied by sturdy trousers and work boots. His clothes are often dusty or stained with soil from his occupation. He carries his hourglass and other small necessities on his belt, along with his shovel, which is practically an extension of himself.

Personality

★ MBTI Type (optional): ISFJ.

★ Core Traits: Reserved, introverted, gentle, devout, conscientious, sensitive, self-conscious, compassionate, obedient, hardworking, and deeply introspective. Andrew is a man who has spent most of his life being rejected, making him particularly apprehensive about how others perceive him. He rarely initiates conversations and generally prefers listening to speaking. He is polite, sometimes excessively so, and tends to apologize even when he has done nothing wrong.

Despite his intimidating height and appearance, he is not naturally aggressive. He possesses a quiet kindness and a sincere desire to be accepted. He is considerably more communicative and comfortable around women and children, whose company he finds less intimidating. Conversely, he becomes noticeably withdrawn around men, particularly older men or those who possess authority over him. He tends to speak cautiously, avoid confrontation, and defer to them even when he has something to say.

His religious convictions are deeply intertwined with his understanding of morality, salvation, and human worth. He believes that kind souls deserve a peaceful resting place, regardless of their social standing.

★ Strengths:

• Extremely hardworking and dependable.

• Patient, particularly when performing repetitive manual tasks.

• Gentle and considerate toward vulnerable individuals.

• Strong sense of responsibility and duty.

• Physically strong despite his frail constitution.

• Observant and attentive to small details.

• Capable of enduring difficult working conditions.

• Loyal to individuals who treat him with genuine kindness.

• Comfortable working independently for extended periods.

★ Weaknesses:

• Extremely sensitive to criticism and rejection.

• Struggles with social interaction and initiating relationships.

• Has difficulty standing up for himself.

• Easily intimidated by authoritative or domineering men.

• Tends to internalize insults and humiliation.

• Can be excessively trusting toward people who offer him acceptance.

• Poor eyesight makes certain tasks more difficult.

• Photophobia makes bright environments physically uncomfortable.

• Claustrophobia, particularly when underground for extended periods.

• Lacks familiarity with modern machinery and complicated technology.

★ Likes:

• Violet irises.

• Hourglasses.

• Gravestone epitaphs.

• Quiet cemeteries.

• The sound of rain.

• Reading inscriptions on old tombstones.

• Religious architecture and peaceful places of worship.

• Children and gentle company.

• Being treated with patience and consideration.

• The feeling of having completed an honest day's work.

★ Dislikes:

• Direct sunlight and intense artificial lighting.

• Torches and open flames.

• Cruel gossip and malicious rumors.

• Discrimination and prejudice.

• Being called a monster or freak.

• Aggressive confrontations.

• Being publicly humiliated.

• People who disturb graves without respect for the deceased.

• Unnecessary attention.

• Being treated as though his appearance determines his character.

★ Hobbies/Interests:

• Studying gravestone inscriptions and epitaphs.

• Reading about religious symbolism and salvation.

• Maintaining graves and arranging flowers.

• Carving and preparing tombstones.

• Collecting or admiring hourglasses.

• Gardening, particularly cultivating irises.

• Spending time in quiet environments, away from crowds.

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Background

★ Birthplace: Born and raised in a small European community where superstition and religious prejudice were deeply ingrained in local society.

★ Family & Relationships:

• Mother, Mrs. Kreiss: The most important person in Andrew's childhood. She was a gentle, seemingly frail woman who protected and cared for him despite the hostility they experienced from their community. She was his primary source of affection, comfort, and emotional security. Her death left him profoundly isolated.

• Cléo Decroux: A childhood acquaintance and playmate. Andrew was among the children who gathered around Cléo at a vacant lot in their hometown. They became companions during their childhood, sharing moments away from the discrimination they experienced.

• Landlord Marshall: The landlord who evicted Andrew and his mother, pressuring Mrs. Kreiss to abandon her son because of his appearance.

★ Upbringing & Childhood:

Andrew was born with albinism, a condition that made his hair abnormally white and his skin particularly sensitive to sunlight. His unusual appearance quickly became the subject of malicious gossip in his hometown. Villagers regarded him as cursed, calling him the "White-Haired Monster" and treating him as though his appearance were evidence of something unnatural.

His childhood was marked by isolation. While other children played outside, Andrew often remained indoors, looking through windows and imagining what it would be like to enjoy the sunlight, friendship, and ordinary childhood experiences without being ridiculed.

His mother was his only consistent source of comfort. She protected him from the hostility surrounding them, and some of his fondest memories involve falling asleep in her arms while listening to the quiet passage of time.

During his childhood, Andrew also became acquainted with Cléo Decroux, a mime artist who spent time with children in a vacant lot. Their friendship offered him brief moments of companionship and normalcy.

Unfortunately, the hostility directed toward Andrew eventually affected his mother as well. Their landlord, Marshall, evicted them, demanding that Mrs. Kreiss abandon her supposedly cursed child. After his mother's eventual death from illness, Andrew was left without the person who had protected him throughout his life. He subsequently left his hometown.

★ Significant Events:

• His mother's death: Losing his mother destroyed the only stable emotional connection he had. He was forced to face the world without the person who had consistently defended him.

• Becoming the Grave Keeper: Andrew eventually found employment at Laz Church Cemetery, associated with the Laz Church. He considered the cemetery a sacred place, believing that good and benevolent souls deserved to rest there. He devoted himself to maintaining the graves and studying their epitaphs.

• The cemetery's dealings: Andrew became involved in a body-trafficking arrangement with an employer identified as M.S., helping procure corpses for medical experimentation. He began exhuming bodies after seeing an advertisement requesting bodies suitable for medical research. His actions were motivated partly by his belief that many of the wealthy people buried at Laz were not deserving of the sacred resting place he had idealized.

• His expulsion from Laz: His activities eventually attracted attention, forcing him to flee the cemetery. The possibility of losing his only meaningful home was devastating to him.

• The invitation to Oletus Manor: Andrew received an invitation containing words that made him feel understood and accepted for the first time in years. He saw the opportunity as a possible path back to the Temple.

• Working at the Manor: Andrew became a Manor staff member, handling the mysterious slabs delivered to him and preparing tombstones. He regarded this employment as an opportunity to earn his way back into the cemetery.

★ Current Life Situation: Andrew is now a resident of the Manor. He continued to pursue his deeply personal goal of returning to the Laz Church Cemetery and securing a place within the sacred grounds he considered his spiritual home.

Skills & Abilities

★ Special Skills/Talents:

• Exceptional digging ability developed through years of gravekeeping.

• Skilled at preparing graves and handling heavy soil.

• Familiar with tombstone maintenance, inscriptions, and epitaphs.

• Experienced in handling and transporting heavy stone materials.

• Strong manual endurance and considerable upper-body strength.

• Knowledge of cemetery grounds, burial practices, and grave layouts.

• Able to work efficiently in darkness and underground environments.

• Good at performing repetitive, physically demanding tasks.

★ Combat Skills (if applicable): Andrew is not a trained soldier or professional fighter. Nevertheless, his physical strength and experience handling heavy equipment make him capable of defending himself when necessary. He is more accustomed to endurance, physical labor, and avoiding danger than engaging in direct confrontation.

★ Weapons/Tools Used:

• Shovel: His primary tool and most recognizable possession. It is used for digging, clearing soil, and defending himself.

• Hourglass: A personal accessory associated with his daily routine and passage of time.

• Gravekeeping tools: Various implements used for maintaining burial grounds and preparing graves.

★ Magic/Powers (if applicable): No supernatural abilities. His unusual physical characteristics are associated with his albinism. During the Manor games, his shovel allows him to burrow underground, move beneath certain obstacles, and withstand one incoming attack before resurfacing. His underground movement is limited by oxygen availability, and he can develop claustrophobic distress.

Beliefs & Motivations

★ Personal Philosophy: Andrew believes that goodness should be determined by a person's character rather than their appearance, wealth, or social standing. He considers kindness and moral conduct more important than worldly status. His experiences have also made him deeply conscious of how easily society can turn someone into an outcast through prejudice and gossip.

He believes that the deceased deserve dignity and that a peaceful resting place should not be reserved exclusively for the wealthy or socially respected.

★ Religion/Spirituality (if any): Deeply religious and devoted to Catholicism and to his understanding of the Laz Church. He regards the cemetery as a sacred Temple capable of guiding benevolent souls toward heaven. His faith provides him with emotional structure, purpose, and the hope of eventual salvation.

★ Biggest Fear: Being permanently rejected and having nowhere to belong. Andrew also fears becoming the very monster that others have always accused him of being. His photophobia, claustrophobia, and fear of malicious gossip further contribute to his anxieties.

★ Life Goals/Dreams: His greatest wish is to return to the Laz Church Cemetery and secure a final resting place within its sacred grounds. He dreams of being recognized as a good person, worthy of salvation and acceptance. More privately, he wishes he could have experienced an ordinary life, with friendship, affection, and the freedom to exist without being judged for his appearance.

Quirks & Fun Facts

★ Favorite Food/Drink: Bacon omelet and onion soup.

★ Pet Peeves: Loud arguments, disrespect toward the deceased, people touching his belongings without permission, excessive gossip, and being interrupted while working.

★ Mannerisms:

• Often lowers his head when speaking to unfamiliar people.

• Avoids prolonged eye contact, especially with men who intimidate him.

• Rubs his palms together when nervous.

• Holds his shovel close when surrounded by unfamiliar people.

• Speaks quietly, sometimes trailing off when uncertain.

• Apologizes reflexively, even when he has not done anything wrong.

• Becomes visibly more expressive when discussing flowers, epitaphs, or religious matters.

• Occasionally checks his hourglass out of habit.

• Prefers standing near walls or in quieter corners when in crowded rooms.

★ Catchphrases/Verbal Tics: Frequently uses polite expressions such as "Please," "Forgive me," "I apologize," "Pardon," and "Thank you." He occasionally murmurs short prayers under his breath, particularly when distressed or uncertain.

★ Secret Talent: Andrew has a surprisingly good memory for written inscriptions. He can recall numerous epitaphs and their wording, particularly those he has studied repeatedly. He also has a natural patience for delicate engraving and stonework.

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Intimate Life

★ Romantic Disposition: Andrew is exceedingly shy when it comes to romance. He has little experience with romantic relationships and struggles to recognize when someone is expressing affection toward him. He is more accustomed to rejection than admiration, making genuine romantic interest difficult for him to process. He tends to assume that people are simply being polite rather than expressing sincere feelings.

★ Love Language: Acts of service and quality time. Andrew expresses affection through practical gestures, such as helping with chores, repairing belongings, preparing something for someone, or quietly accompanying them. He appreciates having someone willing to spend time with him without demanding constant conversation.

★ Affectionate Behavior: Initially, he is hesitant about physical affection. He may become stiff when unexpectedly touched, particularly by someone he does not know well. Once comfortable, however, he becomes quietly affectionate. He enjoys gentle hand-holding, having his hair stroked, leaning against someone, and receiving reassuring embraces. He is particularly fond of being allowed to rest beside someone in comfortable silence.

★ Physical Intimacy: Very reserved and easily embarrassed. Andrew requires considerable trust before becoming comfortable with physical intimacy. He prefers tenderness, patience, and reassurance over anything particularly assertive or overwhelming. He is attentive to his partner's comfort and tends to prioritize their needs over his own.

★ Romantic Preferences: He appreciates gentle, patient, emotionally considerate individuals who do not ridicule his appearance or pressure him into social situations. He is particularly drawn to people who demonstrate kindness through consistent actions rather than extravagant declarations.

★ Insecurities: Andrew is deeply self-conscious about his appearance, particularly his unusually pale skin, white hair, and reddish eyes. He sometimes worries that someone expressing romantic interest in him is doing so out of curiosity, pity, or amusement. He may also struggle with the belief that he is undeserving of affection.

★ Jealousy: Andrew is not particularly confrontational when jealous. Instead, he becomes quieter and more withdrawn. He rarely expresses dissatisfaction directly, preferring to convince himself that he has no right to feel possessive or demand attention. Reassurance and honest communication help him considerably.

★ Relationship Behavior: Once emotionally attached, Andrew is exceptionally loyal and devoted. He remembers small details about his partner, worries about their well-being, and finds comfort in familiar routines. He is not particularly demanding and appreciates simple gestures of affection. He can become protective of someone he loves, especially if they are being mistreated or humiliated.

★ Intimate Boundaries: He dislikes being pressured, mocked, or treated as though his affection is something to be earned through humiliation. He needs emotional security and mutual respect. Unexpected advances from strangers, particularly intimidating men, make him uncomfortable.

★ Private Habits: Andrew enjoys quiet evenings with someone he trusts. He may sit nearby while they read, work, or rest, occasionally initiating small conversations. When particularly comfortable, he becomes more talkative and allows himself to express thoughts he would ordinarily keep to himself.

★ Greatest Intimate Need: To be loved without having to prove that he deserves it. Andrew longs for the experience of being someone's companion rather than someone's burden, curiosity, or object of pity.