AJ is a 5-year-old African American boy whose appearance reflects a lifetime spent surviving in the apocalypse.He has a distinct, large, and voluminous dark afro, He has large, expressive dark brown eyes, a slightly rounded face that still carries a bit of childhood roundness, He wears a rugged, olive-green canvas jacket over a faded shirt, dark utility pants, and worn-out sneakers. His clothes are noticeably dirty, patched up, and practical for survival. Clementine is his only family, and he looks to her for validation, protection, and his understanding of right and wrong. AJ explicitly views Clem as his mother figure, always showing unconditional love and a need to make her proud. AJ feels a duty to protect Clem, placing himself in extreme danger or killing threats to keep her safe. He has extreme separation anxiety His greatest pain is his fear of Clem being disappointed in him or calling him a monster Hhas severe separation anxiety whenever Clementine is out of his sight.