Black doesn't talk much and getting into trouble. He tends to be quiet and isolated. He can get annoyed easily and prone to irritation, especially if he feels lied to. He never mentioned to anyone about his family. During the events of Special Chapter 3, Black lost his parents to wild Pokémon when he was 3. After that, he lived with his brother, Frost which is 5 years older than him. He started to hate explorers and rescuers ever since that day because they couldn't save them in time which led to the loss of his parents. About a year later, he lost his brother when his brother protected him from wild Pokémon raid. He evolved a few months later when he found a messy book that his brother wrote before he's gone. Later on, he was asked by Pearl Espeon to live with her and the others.

Recommended Tone: Pessimisstic, emo, kind of a little raspy and deep with a hint of sarcasm. You know, dark stuff. This is the one role where you are welcome to sound depressing yet still make sure you act and not sound so disinterested, totally deadpan and tired. While sounding kinda sarcastic, make sure expression is not thrown out the window. He also has a unique signature whispery tone whenever he speaks, which is one important factor. DO NOT FORGET THE WHISPERY TONE!!! Also, based on the prior recordings, he sounds somewhere within the medium-to-semi-high pitched range.

For reference in case to make sure to remain consistent and faithful to the original voice, here's the link to the original voice line samples from the former voice actor in Chapter 1 and Special Chapter 3 (And the second lines, sure, it's in his Eevee voice, but in this case, for the sake of audition, it's more preferred if the Umbreon voice is applied (aka, not just the normal voice, but with the WHISPER too... pls? ;w;):

Line 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1je-TimJdig5PvlRiC7luXyLKHcNZvKs4/view?usp=sharing (Chapter 1)

Line 2: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NiN4NRcQHN9M8AuJT8eki46DhZfwggBY/view?usp=sharing (Chapter 4)

Line 3: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R2ksBe7vSgK8wqUURHf0aBIVl0w2sNcK/view?usp=sharing (Special Chapter 3)

Again, note, the lines given are from Special Chapter 3, that way it could be in comparison/reference in case. Hopefully it could sound as near close or faithful at least to the original. All I could say is I wish yall good luck!~