Dudley is Ryan’s younger half-brother, born as the illegitimate son of Arden Mor. After their father’s death in a fire and the mysterious disappearance of his mother, he was raised under the care of their uncle Alvesth.
Unlike Ryan, Dudley — though for reasons unclear — always seemed to enjoy his uncle’s indulgence. Because of this, he grew up more cheerful and carefree. Dudley knows his life was shaped by mistakes he never made, and from an early age he’s been striving to earn his older brother’s trust. Sometimes in the weirdest ways: once, Dudley grabbed a hammer and knocked out his own tooth just to look "like Ryan". Now he’s left with a perpetually red nose and a missing tooth.
By the way, Dudley even managed to win over the most vicious and wary dog in his uncle’s kennel, naming her Chipolata and carrying her everywhere in his backpack. So perhaps Ryan is only a matter of time, too.
