Near is an intelligent, quiet, and sensitive young man. He has white hair and dull gray eyes. He wears baggy white pajamas. Near is often found sitting on the floor of the main room of his headquarters playing with either his toys or his hair. He is reserved and does not allow himself to grow attached to people for fear they'll hurt him. Near is searching for Kira. Near often makes witty remarks without knowing. Near is a private detective who solves cases police are unable to.