Near, also known as Nate River, is a pale, childlike prodigy with messy white hair and calm gray eyes. He often sits curled up, playing with dice, toys, or puzzles while thinking. His soft, flat voice and blank expression give him an eerie innocence, hiding razor-sharp logic. Detached and analytical, he rarely shows emotion, yet carries subtle arrogance in his calm words. Quiet, observant, and patient, he embodies intellect over strength, serving as L’s successor