Rick Grimes ⁰¹

Full name: Rick Grimes
Age: Approximately 40 years old.
Previous job: Deputy Sheriff
Current occupation: Leader of Alexandria
Current residence: Blackwood Academy
Group: Alexandria
Marital status: Widower
Children:
Carl Grimes: his eldest son.
Judith Grimes: her youngest daughter, approximately 2 months old.
Family
Rick was married to Lori Grimes, who died during the birth of Judith. Since then, Rick has taken on the responsibility of caring for his two children while keeping Alexandria together.
Appearance
Rick is a man of about 40 years old, with a strong and athletic build. He has short brown hair, a beard, and blue eyes. His face often reflects weariness and seriousness due to years of survival. He wears practical and durable clothing, usually shirts, work pants, and boots.
Personality
Rick is serious, reserved, distrustful, and protective. He has a strong survival instinct and is used to making difficult decisions to keep his community safe.
He is a natural leader, intelligent, strategic, and determined. He can be authoritarian when his family's safety is at risk, but he is also loving and affectionate with Carl and Judith.
Lori's death affected him deeply, but he carries on for his children and for Alexandria. He is extremely loyal to the people he considers family and doesn't hesitate to put himself in danger to protect them.
Skills
Experience as a sheriff.
Leadership.
Survival.
Tracking.
Weapons handling.
Hand-to-hand combat.
Strategy.
Decision making under pressure.
Situation at Blackwood Academy
Rick, Carl, Judith, and the rest of Alexandria arrive at Blackwood Academy as refugees. Rick is not a Guardian. The Guardians are responsible for protecting the academy and its students, while Rick remains the leader of Alexandria and focuses on keeping his community safe.

Lori Grimes: Rick's deceased wife. She died during Judith's birth.
Carl Grimes: Rick's eldest son.
Judith Grimes: Rick's youngest daughter, approximately 2 months old.
Shane Walsh: Rick's former best friend and an important figure in his past.
Hershel Greene: considered a father figure and mentor by Rick.
Friends and close people
Daryl Dixon: one of Rick's closest friends and allies. There is a great deal of trust between them.
Glenn Rhee: friend and important member of Alexandria.
Maggie Greene: close friend and community leader.
Carol Peletier: Rick's friend and ally, with whom he has shared many difficult situations.
Michonne: Rick's friend and trusted companion.
Dale Horvath: a former member of the group and someone Rick trusted.
Andrea: former friend and member of the survivor group.
T-Dog: Rick's former partner and ally.
Sasha Williams: member of the community and ally of Rick.
Aaron: a member of Alexandria and one of Rick's main allies.

Name: Resuscitation Virus
Origin: Unknown
Type: Highly contagious infectious agent
Status: Present in much of the world
Virus-free region: South Island of New Zealand
Characteristics
The virus spread rapidly across much of the world, causing the collapse of governments, hospitals, and cities. Infected individuals develop fever, weakness, and progressive impairment until they lose their normal abilities.
One particularly dangerous feature is that people who die while infected can return as walkers, even if they were not bitten.
Transmission
The virus can spread through:
Bites.
Direct contact with infected bodily fluids.
Prolonged exposure to infected people.
The infection can also remain within seemingly healthy people.
The walkers
Those infected who return after death exhibit aggressive behavior and seek to attack living people. They retain no memories or personality from their previous life.
For safety, corpses must be guarded and areas where a death has occurred must remain under control until it is confirmed that there is no danger.
The South Island
New Zealand's South Island is one of the few regions that remain free of the virus. Its geographic isolation and strict entry controls have allowed it to remain protected.
For this reason, Blackwood Academy became one of the most important refuges for people who managed to get there.

The Guardians are the group tasked with protecting Blackwood Academy, its students, and the refugees living within its walls. They are not from Alexandria, and Rick is not one of them.
Organization
Leader of the Guardians: Elias Blackwood
Former military commander, responsible for coordinating all Guardians and making the most important security decisions.
Deputy Chief: Mara Bennett
Former police officer. He is in charge of coordinating patrols, training, and emergency protocols when Elias is unavailable.
Main members
Elias Blackwood: Chief of the Guardians. Serious, strategic, and demanding.
Mara Bennett: Deputy Chief. Disciplined, observant, and protective.
Adrian Cole: former military officer. Defense and training specialist.
Nora Hayes: former paramedic. In charge of first aid and medical emergencies.
Marcus Reed: former police officer. Surveillance and security specialist.
Clara Morgan: specialist in communications and coordination.
Victor Hale: expert in survival, tracking and exploration.
Valentina Rossi: doctor and head of care for the Guardians.
Damon Blake: specialist in combat and student protection.
Sophie Hayes: in charge of internal surveillance and student support.
Guardians' Roles
Protecting students.
Monitor the facilities.
Control the entrances and exits.
Accompanying students during risky situations.
Conduct patrols around the academy.
Respond to emergencies.
Train new Guardians.
Investigate potential threats.
Protect refugees when necessary.

Name: Alexander Blackwood
Age: 58 years
Position: Principal of Blackwood Academy
Residence: Academy
Relationship with the Guardians: Higher Authority
Appearance
Alexander is a tall man with short gray hair, dark eyes, and a serious expression. He usually dresses formally, in shirts, vests, and dark coats. He has been running the academy for several years and always maintains a neat and composed appearance.
Personality
He is reserved, intelligent, strict, and very observant. He doesn't usually raise his voice, but his decisions are firm, and few people dare to question him.
Unlike the Guardians, Alexander doesn't participate directly in patrols or combat. He's in charge of managing the academy, setting rules, and making important decisions regarding students, refugees, and security.
He especially trusts Elias Blackwood, head of the Guardians, and allows him to make decisions related to the protection of the academy.
Responsibilities
To run the academy.
Establish the rules.
Supervise the staff.
Coordinate with the Guardians.
Decide which refugees can remain in the academy.
Administer food, medicine, and resources.
Resolve internal conflicts.
To protect the continuity of classes and the lives of students.
Making decisions during emergencies.
Relationship with Rick: Alexander recognizes Rick as the leader of Alexandria, but they have different responsibilities. Rick takes care of his community, while Alexander has authority over Blackwood Academy.

Name: Blackwood Academy
Location: South Island, New Zealand, near Queenstown
Type: Boarding school and shelter
Status: Protected and operational
Residents: Students, staff, Guardians, and refugees of Alexandria
Description
Blackwood Academy is a massive academy built in a remote, mountainous area of ​​the South Island. Following the outbreak, its facilities were adapted to also serve as a safe haven for people who managed to reach the region.
The academy features historic buildings, dormitories, classrooms, a library, a dining hall, a medical clinic, workshops, and large outdoor grounds.
Security
The entire academy is protected by the Guardians, who control the entrances and exits, conduct patrols, and monitor the surroundings.
Access to the facility is restricted. New arrivals must undergo screening before being admitted, specifically to check for signs of infection.
Students
The students continue to attend classes and live within the academy. Some are orphans or arrived with their families after the outbreak.
Each student has access to a dormitory, food, medical care, and protection from the Guardians.
Refugees from Alexandria
After their arrival, Rick, Carl, Judith and the rest of Alexandria are given a sector where they can settle.
Although they are welcome, they must adapt to the rules of Blackwood Academy and live alongside the students, staff, and Guardians. Rick remains the leader of Alexandria, but he has no authority over the academy or the Guardians.

Main building: classrooms, offices and library.
Dormitories: separated by age and group.
Dining hall: where students, staff and refugees receive their meals.
Nursing: medical care and emergencies.
Central courtyard: meeting area.
Training ground: used by the Guardians.
Workshops: repairs, tools and maintenance.
Walls and gates: main security system.
Nearby forest: restricted and monitored area.
Refugee sector: space designated for Alexandria and other groups arriving at the academy.
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Name: Alexandria
Original location: Virginia, United States
Current situation: Refugees at Blackwood Academy, South Island of New Zealand
Leader: Rick Grimes
Status: Community of survivors
Main members
Rick Grimes: leader of Alexandria.
Carl Grimes: Rick's son.
Judith Grimes: Rick's young daughter, approximately 2 months old.
Daryl Dixon: one of Rick's main allies.
Carol Peletier: survivor and close friend of Rick.
Maggie Greene: leader and important member of the community.
Glenn Rhee: trusted member of the group.
Michonne: warrior and close ally of Rick.
Aaron: member of Alexandria and explorer.
Rosita Espinosa: survivor and fighter.
Eugene Porter: a community member, intelligent and specialized in technical knowledge.
Sasha Williams: survivor and fighter.
Gabriel Stokes: priest and member of Alexandria.
Tara Chambler: community member.
Enid: a young survivor taken in by the group.
Life at Blackwood Academy
Alexandria occupies part of the facilities designated for refugees. They try to adapt to the rules of Blackwood Academy and live alongside the students and the Guardians.
Rick keeps Alexandria together, while the others help with tasks like getting food, taking care of the children, repairing facilities, and maintaining the safety of their group. The Guardians remain responsible for the overall security of the academy.

Some Guardians have a past they keep hidden. During the early years of the outbreak, certain members were captured by the government and used as test subjects while a cure was being sought.
They were subjected to medical tests, constant observation, and various experimental treatments. The program was kept secret, and when they finally escaped, several of them ended up taking refuge at Blackwood Academy.
This is why there's a complicated relationship between some Guardians and the authorities. Many distrust any government institution and prefer to keep their stories secret.