Bishop (The End)

"I don't wanna be dead weight anymore, y'know? I want to make a difference too.Of course, I gotta I learn how, but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it!"

- Bishop's philosophy

Bishop is the deuteragonist of Kamen Rider: The End. A wanderer who observes Gear Rider Sniper destroy a horde of Altered that chooses to accompany the Rider in order to both grow stronger and find a new home, as his village was overrun by The Altered.

Personality
Whereas Evan is cold and aloof, Bishop is cheerful and bubbly. Eager to crack a joke or otherwise lighten the mood, he acts as complete foil to Evan's stoic nature. Definitely on the moral side of things, he will often chatise Evan for making harsh decisions and tends to put others ahead of himself. This makes him come off as naive and idealistic. Unfortunately however, despite the outward smile, it's clear that the gravity of his situation is starting to take it's toll on him; and he may be experiencing the onset of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. He is prone to fits of sobbing violently, and gets defensive whenever his village is spoken of. If prodded in this anxious state, he can either become extremely aggressive or collapse from the mental strain.

On his own, Bishop is a cowardly sort that often looks for those stronger than him to protect him from threats. However, even he has his limits and can be pressed into conflict if prodded, often using kickboxing techniques to evade the enemy. Upon gaining a Rider Gear, his confidence sees a sharp increase and he more naturally enters the fray.

Appearance
Bishop is a five-foot-two male of Latin complexion and short-cut curly hair. He typically wears a heavy poncho designed to protect him from the elements. He also has a visible scar across his left cheek, given to him by an enemy Altered.

Mid-way into the series, he acquires a pair of red sunglasses that he adds to his typical dress.

Trivia

 * Due to budget concerns as well as attempts to make the Rider armors seem more like compact tools, Kamen Rider Imperer and Tigers' standard weapons (the Gazelle Stab Gauntlet and Dest Visor respectively) were adapted out of Bishop's arsenal. They do appear in the Toyline however, and not only retain their Japanese names, but also mimic their respective functions on Bishop action figures.