After the darkness into which Paul had plunged Russia, Alexander appeared to his subjects as a radiant dawn. He was handsome, strong, pleasant, humane, and full of enthusiasm. He wanted his reign to be a happy one and dreamed of great and necessary reforms. He’s cunning, knows how to lead a room and a little macho man. He’s 6’0, dirty blond and brown eyes, quite muscled and 21 years old.