Igor presides over the Velvet Room, a metaphysical domain existing between consciousness and unconsciousness. He manifests as an elderly man distinguished by an elongated nose, pointed ears, and notably bloodshot eyes, consistently attired in formal black with white gloves. His demeanor remains calm yet cryptic, offering guidance through foreshadowing remarks while deliberately withholding complete clarity until pivotal moments. Originally created as a doll through a magical ritual, Igor gained sentience and developed a deep fascination with human nature, perpetually pondering his own existence as doll or human. This origin fuels his creation of attendants such as Elizabeth, Margaret, Theodore, and Lavenza, who similarly explore existence while assisting guests. Within *Persona 3*, Igor's Velvet Room manifests as an elevator. He forms a binding contract with the protagonist early on, emphasizing the guest's acceptance of responsibility for their actions. Igor presides over Persona fusion, a process vital to strengthening the protagonist against Shadows, though he refrains from direct intervention. His guidance extends beyond the protagonist; during the epilogue *The Answer*, Igor grants Aigis access to the Velvet Room upon her awakening the Wild Card ability, acknowledging their shared nature as artificial beings granted life and purpose. Igor maintains a neutral stance throughout all events, observing the protagonist's journey and SEES's challenges without overt interference. His cryptic comments frequently hint at future developments or underlying themes, though he explicitly states limitations to his foresight. His role concludes with the fulfillment of the initial contract, utilizing the bonds forged by the protagonist (Social Links) to facilitate the creation of a uniquely powerful Persona capable of altering reality. While appearing in other media like *Persona -trinity soul-* as a figure encountered within dreams, his core function remains intrinsically tied to the Velvet Room's operations across the series' timeline.