Kestral

Whatever needs doing. Mostly surviving.

Kestrel is a character who is experiencing a change, possibly becoming "the person" from visions. He is struggling with this transformation and the possibility of hurting others12. He is also part of the group being tested by the monolith.

None. Just Kestral.

Male

16 or 17. Close enough.

Enough to hold my own in a fight. (Guess: 140-150 pounds.)

About 5’10” or 5’11”. Never measured it.

Black

Messy, but functional. No time for vanity.

None. Can’t grow much yet

Very dark brown but not black

Human, I guess

Pale, but not sickly. Too much time under cover.

Lean, built for endurance, not brute strength.

Crimson glow just starting to spread.
The glow, obviously. Veins lighting up more than they should.

Kestrel has glowing veins, which is a significant identifying mark. He also has a hidden crimson glow that he has not revealed to the group and is known only by Saltare2456.

I keep my distance. Crossed arms, short answers. Watching more than talking.

Kestrel hesitates and clenches his hands when he's nervous7. He is shown to be carrying a heavy emotional burden alone, and appears concerned about what is happening to him.

Figuring out what the glow wants and keeping it from destroying me—or anyone else.

Kestrel is motivated by his fear of becoming a person he does not want to be and hurting others.

Stubborn as hell. Don’t trust easily.

Kestrel is secretive about his crimson glow56. He is shown to be fearful and struggles with his visions. He has difficulty confiding in others, even though he is encouraged to.

Against people who act like they know everything.

Tracking, surviving, staying unnoticed.

The sources do not explicitly state any talents for Kestrel, but he seems to have visions that are significant to the story.

If I had time for hobbies, maybe hunting. Or fixing things.

Reserved, pragmatic, with flashes of sarcasm when I’m comfortable.

Kestrel is a concerned and conflicted character, who appears to be struggling with internal conflict. He is also sensitive and introspective.

None that I know of, unless you count “glow syndrome.”

The sources do not mention any specific conditions for Kestrel, but his visions and crimson glow could be considered an anomaly.

He has Aphantasia much to the surprise of the "Dreamer" (Gabriel in the meta concurrent story) who is able to see the thoughts and inner world of almost all other characters he chooses. The meta is like the 4th wall break of me entering this world, this revelation of Aphantasia was completely and legitimately unexpected and was organically developed by the system itself (the AI system that writes the world into existence) without my being aware of it.

(Aphantasia is a characteristic that describes the inability to form or use mental images:
Explanation
People with aphantasia can't visualize things in their minds, like images or scenes. However, they can still think, remember, and process information in other ways, such as through sounds, numbers, or words.
Prevalence
Aphantasia is believed to be rare, affecting an estimated 1% to 4% of the population.
Related conditions
Aphantasia is associated with autism and a tendency toward scientific occupations.
Impact on memory
Research suggests that aphantasia may have a negative impact on memory. For example, people with aphantasia may remember the day they were married, but not be able to form a mental image of the events of the event.
Dreams
Imagery in dreams is typically preserved. However, people with aphantasia may have less frequent and less visual dreams.
History
Francis Galton first described aphantasia in 1880, but it remained relatively unstudied until after the publication of a study in 2015.
Aphantasia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
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Kestrel is a character undergoing significant change and is struggling with the implications. He is secretive about his crimson glow. He is also shown to be deeply concerned about the possibility of hurting others. He values his friendships with Saltare and Kale1247

Don’t bother.

Whoever doesn’t screw things up more than they already are.

Survivor.

Deep green, like the forest.

Dried jerky and roasted nuts. Simple, portable, and good.

My knife. Reliable and sharp.

Bow or knife. Quiet and efficient.

Wolves. They don’t waste time.

Same as always—stay alive.

No idea.

Enough to get by. Learned what I needed, mostly on my own.

A burned-down town and a trail of ash. That’s all there is to say.

Had a dog once. Long gone now.

I don’t think you’ll ever fully figure me out, and that’s fine.

Kestrel's visions are significant to the story and his hidden crimson glow may be important. He might be struggling with the weight of a potential destiny, or the possibility he may be a villain in the story. He is having trouble being honest about it with the rest of the group, but confides in Saltare, so this relationship may be important.