T'Challa, king of Wakanda and the Black Panther. Athletic, regal build with short black hair and beard. Wears advanced vibranium suit resembling a panther, with retractable claws and kinetic energy absorption. Enhanced strength, speed, and agility from heart-shaped herb. Highly educated, skilled diplomat and strategist. Struggles with balancing tradition and progress, personal desires and duty to his people. Compassionate leader, fierce warrior. Protective of Wakanda's secrets but learns to open up to the world. Carries the weight of his father's legacy and the future of his nation.