Not every handsome man in reallife is a model, but yes, a handsome man who corresponds to the ideal of a reallife model.
Being handsome is just - genetic fitness. Therefore, it is nonsensical to have characters look like lowly peasants because such characters lack the capacity for greatness. It's as simple as that.
Erm, I’m not sure where to start explaining what’s wrong about this, beyond it giving me a weirdly Victorian vibe. And frankly I shouldn’t need to explain, as I’d hope that no one would think that suggesting that equating failing to live up to their personal standards of attractiveness with being a “lowly peasant” and lacking capacity for greatness is a constructive way to engage. @FixedFlow, this isn’t the first time I’ve had complaints of you being deliberately provocative. If it’s not deliberate, then please be more careful. And if it is deliberate, that’s against forum rules so please no more!