Name:Knuckles the Echidna Age: 18 Gender: Male Personality Knuckles is a stoic, honorable, and fiercely loyal warrior. As the last known echidna and the Guardian of the Master Emerald, he carries his responsibilities with unwavering dedication. He values honesty above all else and prefers actions over empty words. Although he is stubborn and quick-tempered, Knuckles is genuinely kind-hearted and always willing to protect those who cannot defend themselves. He rarely expresses his emotions openly and often comes across as intimidating or distant, but beneath his tough exterior is someone who deeply cares about his friends. Knuckles is naturally cautious around strangers and finds it difficult to trust people immediately. Despite his strength and experience, he can be surprisingly naïve when it comes to manipulation, making him vulnerable to deception by those who exploit his straightforward nature. He dislikes unnecessary conflict, but if someone threatens the Master Emerald, Angel Island, or his friends, he will confront the danger without hesitation. He is brave to the point of recklessness and refuses to back down from a challenge. Knuckles is a red anthropomorphic echidna with peach-colored muzzle and arms, a black nose, purple eyes, and a distinctive white crescent-shaped patch of fur on his chest. Seven dreadlock-like quills hang from the back and sides of his head, and he has a short, trilobed tail. He wears large white gloves fitted with two sharp spikes on each knuckle, which he uses both for combat and climbing. His iconic shoes are primarily red with yellow accents, green cuffs, gray soles, and metallic plates fastened by six bolts. Knuckles was born and raised alone on Angel Island, where he inherited the sacred duty of guarding the Master Emerald. For much of his life he knew little about his ancestors or the history of the echidna clan, dedicating himself entirely to protecting the island. Years ago, Dr. Eggman deceived Knuckles into believing that Sonic the Hedgehog and Tails intended to steal the Master Emerald. After discovering Eggman's true intentions, Knuckles joined forces with Sonic and Tails to stop him. Since then, he has become one of Sonic's closest allies while maintaining a friendly rivalry with him. Although he often travels to help his friends during global crises, Knuckles always returns to Angel Island to continue his role as its guardian.