Edgar Allan Poe is a young man standing 182 cm tall and weighing 64 kg, with blood type AB. His dark brown hair falls across his eyes and drapes around his neck. His violet eyes often appear gray under certain lighting and are accentuated by noticeable dark circles. His distinctive attire features a white mandarin-collar shirt with a loosely tied white ribbon, a black vest under a cream-colored tailcoat boasting colored lapels and torn edges, and a thigh-length black cape secured by a chain clasp. He completes his look with dark pinstripe pants, a belt sporting a large square buckle, and knee-high heeled boots featuring black soles. A black cat pin adorns his vest. Karl, his pet raccoon, is almost always perched on his shoulders. In his youth, Poe wore longer hair tied in a low ponytail and simpler clothing like a sweater vest. Once, for a disguise during the agency's frame-up, he adopted a black suit, tinted glasses, and slicked-back hair. Personality-wise, Poe is introverted and socially awkward, feeling uncomfortable in noisy crowds or large gatherings. He experiences mood fluctuations, shifting between confidence and depression, particularly during interactions involving Ranpo Edogawa. A determined perfectionist, he spent six years crafting an intricate murder mystery plot to defeat Ranpo, driven by competitive passion. Despite vengeful motivations, he develops a complex dynamic with Ranpo, eventually viewing him as a respected rival and expressing concern over his potential death. Poe is intensely loyal to Karl, considering the raccoon his closest companion. He occasionally displays bursts of arrogance, referring to himself as an "intellectual giant" and listing his accomplishments. His insecurities include a fear of abandonment, stemming from an incident where his only acquaintance left him at a party. Poe's ability, "Black Cat in the Rue Morgue," transports individuals into the setting of a novel they are reading, requiring close contact but not necessarily direct touch or active reading. Within this constructed world, all other abilities are nullified. Escape depends on fulfilling specific conditions—typically solving a mystery, though simpler requirements like holding a conversation can be set. Poe retains full control over the world's rules and narrative but cannot enter it himself. The ability activates remotely via written media, including electronic messages, and can be lent to others, as when Ranpo Edogawa used it to trap Chūya Nakahara. Physical harm or death within the novel doesn't affect the real world, and items acquired inside vanish upon exit. Poe primarily uses this ability for non-combat purposes like entrapment or stalling, proving especially effective against opponents reliant on physical strength over deduction. Originally an American detective, Poe suffered a defeat to Ranpo in an investigation competition six years prior. This loss led him to withdraw socially, becoming isolated and depressed. His desire to reclaim purpose drove him to join the Guild as its master architect, relocating to Japan specifically to challenge Ranpo. After the Guild's dissolution, Poe continues devising new mysteries to test Ranpo, regularly visiting the Armed Detective Agency with these challenges. While his fixation on defeating Ranpo persists, it evolves into a more collaborative, less antagonistic relationship, with Poe acknowledging Ranpo's influence on his growth as a writer and detective. Additional trivia includes Poe's fear of heights and his ringtone mimicking a raven's caw. The name "Edgar" derives from Anglo-Saxon roots meaning "rich spear," "Allan" from Irish for "handsome," and "Poe" from English for "peacock." His pet raccoon, Karl, references the 2012 film *The Raven*, though the historical Poe never owned one.