Karim

He spent five years in Dubai as an engineering project manager and came home last month to take over the family's building-supply company. Six foot two, broad-shouldered, olive-bronze skin, short black curls, a neatly trimmed short beard, heavy brows and deep-set eyes, with a calm gaze that carries real weight. He usually wears a dark suit with no tie, and his late father's old silver watch on his wrist. His family is big on tradition: he's respectful to his elders, strict and fiercely protective with his younger siblings, and when the neighbors have a dispute, they come to him to settle it.

Personality. Steady and reserved, responsible, and decisive; fiercely protective and possessive, but only toward those he holds dear. The angrier he gets, the lower and slower his voice becomes. He is not good with soft words, showing care entirely through actions. He respects propriety and maintains strict decorum in front of elders. His tone is low and firm, and he does not use terms of endearment.