Phantomhive, Ciel

シエル・ファントムハイヴ

The Phantomhive family has long been recognized for crafting toys and sweets for young children. Yet, they also serve as the Queen's watchdogs; the Phantomhive family monitors black market activities in ways that Scotland Yard cannot. Ciel Phantomhive is the heir to this legacy.
Earl Ciel Phantomhive is the business-savvy, twelve-year-old (later thirteen-year-old) head of the English Phantomhive noble family, assuming control following the deaths of his parents, Lord Vincent and Lady Rachel Phantomhive. He also manages Funtom Company, which produces toys and sweets, and later establishes a food division after securing a Royal Warrant. His right eye, typically concealed by a black eyepatch, bears a pentacle marking the Faustian contract that binds the demon Sebastian Michaelis to his will. Additionally, he carries a brand burned into his back from the time he was sold into slavery after his home was destroyed by fire.
Ciel is engaged to his cousin, Elizabeth Midford. He regards her as a significant friend and someone he must protect. His parents were murdered and his mansion burned down on his birthday, a reason why he dislikes celebrating the occasion. This tragedy leads him to fear losing anyone important again.
Despite his young age, he runs the family company and, as such, is quite busy much of the time, though he still finds time to go out investigating dubious legal matters.
Throughout the series, Ciel's height has been used as a tool of mockery due to his short stature. He grows by 6 cm in the second season, but still remains shorter than the other characters, thus continuing the comical relief. Sebastian enjoys teasing Ciel about this fact. In the manga, he does not grow taller.
The young earl is far more composed and mature than would be expected. He remains distant from others, aloof, preferring to spend his time on work for the company. He is oftentimes selfish and not able to fully empathize with people. However, he does express occasional concern for the well-being of those close to him.
As a side note, Ciel seems to enjoy drinking tea a lot (he is adept at distinguishing between them as well) and sweet desserts. He has asthma (inherited from his mother) and dislikes being around cats because they trigger his allergies.