Walter Blake

Walter Blake is one of the two main protagonists within the game DUÆL. He is a partner and close emotional acquaintance of Cadfael.

History
Walter's history is rather ordinary. He was an average boy through most of his youth, but gradually began to cut himself off from the world as he grew older.

At present, he is a shut-in, with no current ties to his childhood friends.

Combat Skills
Walter lacks any physical combat skills, but makes up with finely honed reflexes and a unique vantage point of the world.

He is a surprisingly capable strategist.

Development
Walter is intended to be a sympathetic take on the stereotypical reclusive gamer. Though he displays almost all of the negative traits, he is shown to be aware of them and discontent with his current situation, wishing desperately for change.

Walter was originally intended to be a much thinner blond boy, in a drastically different early draft. This was changed early in development.

Personality
Walter is at a distance from everyone, but does not consciously acknowledge it. He is considered an “outsider” in the group, and communicates mostly to/through Cadfael.

Though mostly quiet and withdrawn, he can be quite witty, possessing a sharp tongue and sarcastic sense of humor.