Vincent

 Monroe is the deuteragonist of the Bizenghast series. He is the best friend of series protagonist, Dinah, and is in love with her despite his feelings being unreciprocated.

Personality
In personality, Vincent is intelligent, level-headed, and protective. However, M. Alice LeGrow has also stated that, "I think he only seems perfect because book one really hasn't delved into his character much, which is something that will be addressed in future books. Although Vincent may seem like the perfect male companion, Dinah still rejects him as a boyfriend. And although he loves her, he never acts on those feelings. Vincent is a strong sort of character but he has his weaknesses. He enables Dinah's sickness when he knows that she should be sent away to the hospital, because he is without a family himself and needs to feel loved. He knows what he does is wrong but he's convinced himself that he's doing it for Dinah's sake, when really he's doing it for himself. In a way, he's very selfish, but he hides it by having this veneer of selfless interest in Dinah".

Physical appearance
In appearance, Vincent is thin, of average height, and has blonde hair. His eyes are light blue, and he tends to dress in male forms of gothic aristocrat.

Love Interests

 * Dinah: He met Dinah after being dared to explore her house. Though she did not expect him to return, he did, bringing her a worn copy of "Le Petite Prince". The two became best friends. His actually in love with Dinah, though she apparently does not reciprocate his romantic feelings. Unfortunately, he is mysteriously killed while sailing a ship in volume four of the manga.

Family

 * Father:


 * Mother:

Trivia
According to M. Alice LeGrow...
 * Vincent is an expert gardener.
 * Vincent collects bicycles and wants to race in the Tour de France someday.
 * Vincent's garden includes a topiary maze, upper and lower hanging walkways and a hidden tea garden, all of which he made himself.
 * Vincent's favorite song is "Knock 'Em Out!" by Move.
 * Vincent's favorite color is yellow.
 * Vincent's favorite game is soccer.
 * Vincent's family is wealthy because his grandfather owned a chain of successful international hotels.
 * Vincent's worst subject is chemistry and his best is geography.
 * Vincent's favorite possession is a stuffed fish named Skippy, that he's had since he was four.