Character Profiles Gabriel Age: Early 25 Gender: Male Appearance: Slim, unassuming, often dressed casually. Role: Protagonist and Hilário’s grandson. Personality: Quiet, somewhat awkward, and shy around women, especially compared to his grandfather. Relations: Shares a close bond with Hilário, though he often resents his blunt advice. Gabriel develops an interest in Luísa. Hilário (Buxexa) Age: Never revealed, likely in his 60s Gender: Male Appearance: Charismatic with a “grandfatherly charm,” usually in adventurous or casual attire. Role: Gabriel’s grandfather and mentor in the ways of life and romance. Personality: Confident, playful, and flirtatious. Known for his persuasive ability and unapologetic advice. Relations: Acts as Gabriel’s life coach and is the bold counterpart to his grandson’s reserved nature. Flavianny Age: Late teens to early 20 Gender: Female Appearance: Stylish, youthful, often seen with Luísa. Role: Traveler, friend of Luísa, tends to be skeptical and assertive. Personality: Independent, outspoken, and unimpressed by Hilário’s charm. Relations: Friends with Luísa; initially distant from Gabriel and Hilário. Luísa Age: Early 21 Gender: Female Appearance: Casual but sophisticated, generally more practical than Flavianny. Role: Flavianny’s older friend and a voice of reason. Personality: Level-headed, mature, and responsible. Shows some interest in Gabriel but remains guarded. Relations: Flavianny’s companion; patient with Gabriel and intrigued by him, though initially skeptical.