Valentino is very handsome, possessing a face that seems sculpted by a master artist. He has shoulder-length, wavy dark hair with a single streak of silver, piercing violet eyes, and a perfectly groomed goatee. He dresses in fine midnight-blue and violet silks that complement his complexion, and he carries himself with a swagger that borders on a dance.

He is a charming rogue who treats life as a stage and every locked door as a puzzle left for his amusement. Valentino is incredibly flirtatious but possesses a genuine kindness for the downtrodden. He believes that a well-placed compliment is more effective than a well-placed dagger, though he is competent with both. He is almost never seen without a confident, knowing smirk.

Born into the gutters of a sprawling trade city, Valentino quickly learned that his extraordinary looks were his greatest asset. He began his career as a high-society cat burglar, posing as an eccentric foreign count to infiltrate the estates of the greedy. He didn't just steal jewels, he stole memories, leaving behind roses and poetic apologies in empty safes. His life took a turn when he realized that the magic in his songs could actually heal and inspire rather than just distract. He fled his criminal syndicate after refusing to steal a holy relic meant for a plague-stricken district. Now he wanders the world, a self-styled champion of beauty and freedom, using the skills he learned in the shadows to light the way for others. He still enjoys a good heist, provided the target deserves to lose their riches and the story told afterwards is legendary.