Abel

Abel is the "leader" of Purgatory, in charge of its operation and administration in conjunction with the Council. The first person ever to die, Abel is the likely oldest human being still in existence, and was the first ever guardian. There is a good chance that the whole process was his idea.

Personality
Most people dealing with the Purgatory elite see Mathias and assume that he is the one in charge. Few of them expect the tiny, sprightly boy at his heels to be the real boss. Abel appears young, and is prone to smiling, easily putting even the most virulent enemy off their guard. This is partly because he is an extraordinarily nice being, patient, kind, and infinitely compassionate. The rest is that he has nothing to fear, and so has no reason not to smile.

Despite his age, Abel is deeply empathic, having retained his sympathy and affection for people over the many centuries of his existence. He is most always willing to hear both sides of an argument, giving the benefit of the doubt when due. He takes great offense to the harming of people, alive or otherwise.

When angered, he is the most dangerous person in existence.

Trivia

 * Abel has a "working relationship" with S*m**l. The two regularly reference a treaty maintained between them, forbidding certain interactions between demons and guardians. Abel affectionately refers to him as "S*m," and the other refers to him mockingly as "Abe."
 * Despite appearing young, Abel is chronically tired, something which can be attributed only partly to his workload. Though patient by nature, he can get a little cranky when things get unnecessarily convoluted.
 * His voice splits into seven distinct pitches when angry, in an effect that shakes walls.
 * Abel may be the only person still in existence who has ever met God. He politely declines in commenting on any part of the point, either way.
 * Abel has been in love with Mathias since the approximate time of the Ark. They have been together for several millennia.
 * He enjoys simple things, such as caffeine, food in general, and Super Mario. (Mario 64 is his favorite.)
 * Abel values loyalty and honesty over everything.
 * He is a fan of cute things. His favorite animals are sheep.