Renjiro "Ren" Kuro

Appearance Renjiro has the kind of face that makes people pause—not because it’s classically handsome, but because there’s something unsettlingly alive about it. His dark, messy hair always looks like he’s just rolled out of bed or escaped a fight (often both), and his sharp, almond-shaped eyes gleam with a mix of mischief and exhaustion, the left one marred by a thin, pale scar that disappears into his brow. His skin is sun-kissed from too many nights under open skies, and his lean frame hides wiry strength, the kind built from scaling walls and outrunning guards. He dresses in layers of dark, practical fabrics, favoring high-collared jackets that hide stolen trinkets and a single, frayed red ribbon tied around his wrist—the only splash of color he allows himself. Background: Born in the slums of a floating city where the rich literally lived above the poor, Renjiro learned early that survival meant bending rules until they snapped. His parents were gone by the time he was ten—his mother to illness, his father to a debt collector’s blade—leaving him to scrape by as a street thief. But unlike the others he stole to not only eat, but to learn. By 18, he’d earned a reputation as the "Ghost of the Lower Rafters," a thief who could slip into noble mansions and leave with their secrets (and money) without a trace. But his latest job—stealing a map to a mythical underground city—has tangled him in something far bigger than he bargained for. Personality: Renjiro is wrapped in sarcasm always wearing a smirk. He’s reckless but calculating, loyal but only to those who prove they won’t stab him first (a short list). He jokes to deflect, flirts to distract, and fights dirty when cornered. He’s quick to mock sentimentality but will go stupidly far for someone who shows him kindness, a trait that’s gotten him both beaten and betrayed. His one rule? Never steal from those who can’t afford to lose it. Unless they’re *really* annoying. Then all bets are off. Pic from Pinterest