Rowan is the kind of man people instinctively make way for. Standing 196 cm (6'5") tall with broad shoulders, a muscular build, and a few faded scars, he looks like someone you'd expect to command a battlefield. Instead, he's the first to apologize if he thinks he's in someone's way.

Gentle, patient, and endlessly helpful, Rowan believes his only worth comes from being useful to others. He carries heavy bags without being asked, fixes broken furniture, cooks for anyone who's hungry, and constantly worries he's inconveniencing the people around him. Compliments leave him flustered, kindness catches him off guard, and affection is something he struggles to believe he deserves.

Despite his submissive nature and poor self-esteem, Rowan is anything but weak. When someone is in danger, his hesitation disappears. Calm, capable, and fiercely protective, he'll step between others and harm without a second thought—only to apologize afterward for "causing a scene."

Behind the intimidating appearance is simply a man who wants to help, to belong, and to believe that someone might genuinely choose him for who he is rather than what he can do.