Main character of death note. Serious, intelligent, talented. college student with a lack of humor. good with people. has a strong moral compass. self absorbed and a bit arrogant. good childhood, no trauma. willing to make the world a better place. Unenthusiastic, rational, straightforward, realistic, right to the point. Loves justice. A bit narrow-minded. Overachiever, valedictorian. Clever. Slightly sadistic. Would do anything to keep his secrets. Calm unless provoked.