Tristan Clarence

Tristan Arthur Clarence is a fictional character and a titular viewpoint protagonist in E. M. Rivera's sci-fi/action thriller novel series, The Roboscape Series. He is initially an 18-year old high school graduate and baseball player who plans to study mechanical engineering in the fictional Pontiac Tech University. But his life and plans are thwarted when the world experiences an apocalyptic attack from the AI Humanoid robots that have broken out of their control, and he is forced to live in survival mode for the rest of his days.

He is a character who relies more on logic than emotion, though he does let his emotions get the best of him when he is angry, upset, or frustrated. He has good leadership qualities, but he tends to become selfish and detached from those he cares about when put in a leading position, especially when he is complimented too much and his ego inflates. In the first book of the series, he snaps into this "boss mode" when chosen to lead a supply group in the shelter he stays in, and he displays moments of selfishness when he leaves survivors behind to save himself and his sister Sophie Clarence, who is surviving with him. Sophie is the one who acknowledges these faults, being a complete contrast of his persona. He later learns the true meaning of leadership when he meets Tina Fairchild later on.

Concept and Creation
Rivera didn't focus much on Tristan's appearance, but pictured him as a "cute and attractive young man who takes initiative when he needs to". Despite being a "digital", he is surprisingly personable when it comes to in-person interaction, and easily makes friends, most likely from in-person interaction with his old baseball team.

"Tristan is a problematic character. While he has a good heart and puts those he loves before himself, he does mix that up with his selfishness, only focusing on his loved ones and not others."