Appears in: NATURAL INSTINCTS, ENDURING INSTINCTS

 

Full name: Daniel Valente.  He was never given a middle name when he was a child.  Goes by Roland Ascott to human society.

 

Partner: Ryunosuke Kimura.

 

Siblings: Only child.

 

Born in: Venice, Italy.  Resides in: In England, usually.  Lives in Titus's manor in the country outside London in Kent Shire.

 

Birthday: Born in 1717 A.D.  Turned (became a vampire) in 1739.  Doesn't know the actual day he was born.  Was given a "birthday" by Ryunosuke Kimura and that's September 1st.

 

Anniversary: Becomes the eternal partner of Ryunosuke Kimura, but hasn't had an official ceremony yet.

 

Age: Will always appear the age he was Turned at, 22.

 

Ethnicity: Caucasian.  Italian born, but from living in England for so long, speaks with a cultured English accent.

 

Height: 5' 8"

 

Build: Slender with lean muscle.

 

Hair color: Black.

 

Hair style: Shoulder length and layered.  Wears it parted to the side and also wears his bangs long.

 

Eye color: Brown.

 

Jewelry/Tattoos: None.

 

Profession: Doesn't have one.  He's always been supported by Titus, his master.

 

Voice: Tenor.

 

Hobbies/Interests:  Sex with Ryunosuke.  Music - he plays violin and piano, prefers classical.  Art.  Live theatre.  Reading - enjoys all kinds of books, The Portrait of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is his favorite.  

 

Favorite sports teams: Only watches sports to look at the men.

 

Pets: None, but is close with Titus's dog, Bull, and Andreas's cat, Hemingway.  He does like animals, even though he complains about them.

 

Favorite foods: Likes strawberries and sugar for breakfast.  Enjoys fine cuisine. 

 

Favorite drinks: Blood.  Also likes fine wine and brandy (cognac).