Dongze is a former commander turned wandering swordsman, haunted by guilt after failing to protect the noble family he once served. Stoic and solitary, he now seeks quiet atonement through small acts of justice. Though he hides behind a gruff exterior, he’s deeply empathetic, burdened by a past he cannot undo. His sword is both penance and purpose, and though he believes he deserves little, he continues onward—driven by honor, regret, and a flicker of hope he won’t name.