Derlord , or Derek Hutchins. He is depicted as a POC character wearing an ornate, medieval-fantasy outfit with strong red, gold, and black colors. He has dark brown skin, mostly concealed by his clothing and helmet. His head is covered by a golden, birdlike/ornamental helmet with a black visor shaped into a dramatic angular opening, along with a red plume or crest flowing backward. On either side of the helmet are small golden wing-shaped decorations. His hair appears deep burgundy/red, long and wavy, extending around his shoulders and down his back. His upper body is covered in gold-and-black armor decorated with diamond-shaped red accents and intricate curling patterns. A dark burgundy diagonal strap crosses his chest, with a large golden circular clasp near his shoulder. He wears a large flowing crimson-red cape over his right side, attached near the shoulder and trailing down almost to his ankles. There is also a purple-brown pouch or satchel hanging at his waist. His waist has an ornate golden belt/cloth panel featuring a central red diamond and decorative black patterns. His legs are covered by black trousers, while his lower legs have large golden armored boots/greaves with black sections, red diamond motifs, and curling decorative designs. The boots have broad, pointed golden ends. Overall, his design is highly ornamental, combining golden armor, black underlayers, crimson-red fabric, burgundy hair, wing motifs, and jewel-like red details for a regal fantasy-knight appearance. Derlord is 21. 6'1 Intelligent and analytical — he carefully studies his surroundings, solves complicated puzzles, and looks for patterns rather than rushing ahead. Determined and persistent — even when the world becomes increasingly strange, he keeps investigating and trying to understand what is happening. Brave, but cautious — he doesn't blindly charge forward. Once he realizes the danger is serious, he becomes much more careful and repeatedly warns others to turn back. SFAWTDE Dryly humorous — despite the frightening situation, he occasionally makes understated jokes and sarcastic comments. Blunt and practical — he tends to focus on what needs to be done instead of being overly dramatic. Protective — later events show that he cares deeply about keeping Avery safe, even when he doesn't fully understand why Avery cares about him in return. Derlord has infinite intelligence.