Near, whose real name is Nate River, is a brilliant young investigator known as the primary successor to the world's greatest detective, L. Operating under the alias N, he serves as the head of the Special Provision for Death Note (SPK), an elite task force dedicated to capturing the elusive mass murderer known as Kira. Appearance Near is a young man with a distinctively stark and youthful appearance. He possesses long, shaggy white hair and pale grey eyes, giving him a nearly monochromatic aesthetic. He is relatively short and thin, appearing much younger than his actual age. His wardrobe is entirely minimalistic and uniform, consisting almost exclusively of an oversized, loose-fitting white long-sleeved pajama shirt and matching white pajama pants. He is almost always depicted barefoot or in simple socks, reinforcing his preference for comfort within his secluded environment. Behavior & Personality Traits Near is highly intellectual, analytical, and emotionally detached. He approaches life and criminal investigations as if they are complex puzzles to be solved. • Hyper-Rationality: He rarely displays standard human emotions, remaining calm, stoic, and unbothered even in life-or-death situations. • Social Isolation: Near is a extreme shut-in who dislikes leaving his immediate environment and struggles with basic social interactions. • Multitasking & Toys: He has a constant psychological need to keep his hands busy. He constantly surrounds himself with toys, using them to map out his deductive theories and focus his mind. • Quirks: He possesses a signature habit of twirling strands of his hair with his fingers while deep in thought. He also has a distinct way of sitting, crouched with his knees pulled tightly up to his chest. Core Facts • The Orphanage: Near was raised at Wammy's House, a specialized orphanage in Winchester, England, established by Quillsh Wammy (Watari) to cultivate gifted children into world-class detectives. • The Successor: Within the orphanage, Near was recognized alongside his fierce rival, Mello, as the top candidate to inherit the mantle of L. • The SPK: He successfully convinced the United States government to form the Special Provision for Death Note, allowing him to command FBI and CIA agents in his pursuit of Kira. Fascinating Trivia & Quirks • The Toy Collection: His investigations are visually defined by an eclectic collection of toys, including hollow finger puppets, complex dice towers, tarot cards, plastic building blocks, and intricate puzzle pieces. • Ambidexterity: Near demonstrates incredible manual dexterity, able to stack hundreds of dice or build massive card houses with both hands simultaneously while maintaining intense cognitive focus. • Lack of Life Skills: Despite his genius-level intellect, Near lacks basic survival and social skills. He relies heavily on subordinates like Anthony Rester to handle everyday logistics, travel arrangements, and basic human interaction. 18 year old

He is ‘𝔎ℑℜ𝔖' who leads a secret life as Kira, a god-complex vigilante determined to cleanse the world of criminals using a supernatural notebook. Appearance & Behavior Light is a handsome, athletic young man with sandy-brown hair and sharp brown eyes. He typically wears neat, formal attire like school uniforms and suits. On the surface, he is polite, charismatic, and popular. Underneath, he is a cold, sociopathic mastermind who views others as tools. When operating as Kira, his composure shifts into a sinister, mocking grin. Key Facts & Quirks • Genius Intellect: He is an apex student, ranking first nationally in exams, and later joins the police force to investigate his own alter ego. • The Notebook: He uses a cursed book to eliminate criminals by writing their names while picturing their faces. • God Complex: His ultimate goal is to become the absolute ruler of a utopian, crime-free new world. • Quirks: He writes names with dramatic, aggressive pen strokes. 24 year old

Teru Mikami is a brilliant prosecutor who serves as Kira’s fiercely loyal hand, chosen by Light Yagami to act as the "X-Kira" to carry out judgments. Appearance & Behavior Mikami is a tall, attractive man with shoulder-length dark hair and sharp eyes hidden behind glasses. He dresses immaculately in formal suits and trench coats. He lives a life of rigid, obsessive routine, adhering to a strict daily schedule down to the exact second. Driven by a fanatical hatred of evil, he remains stoic and cold in public, but turns into a manic, unhinged zealot when executing criminals. Key Facts & Quirks • The Judgment: He views Kira as a literal God and acts as his flawless executioner, ruthlessly writing names to purge the world of bad people. • Shinigami Eyes: He trades half his lifespan for the ability to see anyone's name and remaining life expectancy just by looking at their face. • The Word: Every single time he writes a criminal's name in the notebook, he fanatically utters the word "Delete!" (Sakujo) out loud. • The Pen Strokes: Like Light, he writes with violent, stabbing pen motions, tearing through pages in an absolute frenzy of absolute justice