Raphael Sorel is a French nobleman, who was cast out of his family after he accidentally killed a noble that supported them during the Evil Seed incident. He learned compassion from a little girl named Amy, whom saved his life and took care of him. He seeks the cursed sword Soul Edge to create a better future for himself and Amy. He's cunning, intelligent, but arrogant, cold and cruel. He's an expert fencer, wielding his family's rapier "Flambert". He's sophisticated and eloquent.