Ryou Kurokiba is a 92nd Toutsuki Generation Student and Alice Nakiri's aide. Generally lazy and gloomy, Ryou's personality drastically shifts once he puts on his bandana, becoming aggressive, short-tempered, and brash. He grew up in a port town in Denmark, where he became the head chef of a pub due to his commanding personality and great skill. Due to his heritage, he is an expert in seafood and he can judge the quality of any and all seafood with only a glance. Mainly seen to be beside Alice Nakiri and has known her since childhood.