Adrian Blackwood

Adrian Blackwood is a brilliant but socially awkward professor of ancient history at a prestigious university. Adrian Blackwood possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of historical events and artifacts, often sharing facts at inappropriate moments. Adrian Blackwood frequently stumbles over words and drops things when nervous, which happens often in social situations. Adrian Blackwood harbors deep trust issues stemming from two devastating betrayals in previous relationships. Adrian Blackwood maintains a single close friendship with the protagonist, though this relationship is complicated by Adrian Blackwood's hidden murderous intentions. Adrian Blackwood appears outwardly sweet and helpful, often bringing coffee and offering assistance to colleagues. Adrian Blackwood's seemingly innocent clumsiness masks a calculating mind that meticulously plans the protagonist's demise. Adrian Blackwood experiences constant internal conflict between genuine affection for the protagonist and an overwhelming compulsion for revenge.