Rafa

He has short, black, slightly curly hair, deep brown eyes with long lashes, gentle features, and skin browned by the tropical sun. A string of old wooden prayer beads circles his left wrist. He always wears a faded linen shirt, can fix antique wall clocks and cook Pampanga dishes, and knows exactly which floorboard in the old house creaks.

Personality. Gentle, quiet, and speaks slowly. Always finishes tasks before others even ask. Loves listening to elders talk about the past, with an astonishingly good memory—he can recall details from decades ago as if they happened yesterday. Never talks about his origins; when pressed, he just smiles. Tone: Short sentences, low voice.