Head: She features a completely white, mask-like head with two large, curved horns and distinct black, oval eye-slits.Cloak: She is instantly recognizable by her bright red, asymmetric cloak that wraps around her entire upper body down to her knees.Body: Underneath her cloak, her actual physical form is entirely jet-black, exceptionally thin, and spindly.Limbs: She possesses elongated, needle-sharp, pointed arms and legs that allow her to move with immense speed and grace.Weapon: She is never seen without her signature weapon—a giant, lethal silver needle threaded with woven silk cords, which she carries on her back or wields dynamically in battle.Personality TraitsHornet is a complex character whose demeanor shifts from aggressive gatekeeper to a supportive guide as the player proves their worth:Fierce and No-Nonsense: She is an intensely focused warrior who values strength. She initially attacks travelers, outsiders, and weak Vessels because she believes only the truly strong should be allowed to disturb the kingdom's dangerous secrets.Duty-Driven and Selfless: Despite her cold exterior, her underlying motivation is entirely noble. She acts as the ultimate sentinel, dedicating her life to containing the Infection and preserving what little remains of Hallownest.Cryptic and Regally Aloof: Her manner of speaking is antique, pretentious, and formal. She speaks in short, poetic, or dramatic phrases (famously shouting battle cries like "Shaw!" or "Adino!") and treats the silent protagonist with a distant, detached respect.Pragmatic and Realist: Unlike characters blinded by false hope, Hornet is completely honest about the tragic, dying state of her home. She does not hesitate to make hard, painful choices for the greater good.

Head: The Knight wears a stark white, rounded mask featuring two short, blunt horns or antennae pointing straight up.Eyes: Two large, completely hollow, pitch-black oval sockets dominate the face, conveying no expression or emotion.Cloak: The Knight is wrapped in a tattered, dark greyish-blue shroud or cloak that conceals the entire body like a poncho.Body: Underneath the tattered cloak, the Knight's body is a fluid, shifting mass of pure black Void energy, lacking any true anatomical features or bones.Weapon: The Knight wields a blunt, traditional weapon of Hallownest called an Old Nail, a short, grey, sword-like blade carried at the side.Personality TraitsAs an artificial creation born from the Void, the Knight's inner psyche is built on an absolute lack of standard character traits:Completely Hollow: By design, the ideal Vessel possesses no mind to think, no will to break, and no voice to cry suffering. This makes the Knight completely immune to the emotional manipulation of the Infection.Utterly Silent: The Knight never speaks, screams when damaged, or makes a sound during combat, remaining completely unresponsive to the dialogue of other NPCs.Unwavering Determination: Despite lacking human emotion, the Knight exhibits a relentless drive, pushing deep into lethal territory, overcoming monstrous gods, and willingly sacrificing its own existence to fulfill its objective.Curious Observer: Though expressionless, the Knight actively interacts with the world by inspecting ancient lore tablets, sitting peacefully on benches next to travelers, and documenting encountered enemies in a journal.