The Walking Dead

Alden

Birthday

01/01/1990

AKA

The Savior

Former Savior

Enid's Love

Adoptive Father

The Survivor

Former Prisoner

Character Profile

In the bleak world of The Walking Dead, Alden emerges as a quiet yet formidable presence, resonating with the undying human spirit amidst decay. Born into relative normalcy in 1990, his early life remains shrouded in mystery until upheaval transforms him from a student into a survivor, thrust into the violent chaos of a post-apocalyptic landscape. Initially marked as a member of the Saviors, Alden's character embodies a spectrum of complexity—unlike his comrades, he personifies a reluctant practicality and a desire for peace in a world marred by brutality. After witnessing the horrific execution of fellow inmate Dean orchestrated by Maggie, he begins his transformation from a dark past filled with conflict into a man yearning for redemption and belonging within the Hilltop community.

A burgeoning love with Enid brings him solace amidst the madness, offering glimpses of a heart still capable of connection. As a blacksmith and council member, he balances the ghosts of his choices, notably the tragic loss of his brother and girlfriend, while navigating his role as a protector within the Hilltop, particularly towards Adam Sutton, whom he adopts as a son. His journey culminates in a heartbreaking end at the hands of the Reapers, a tragic fate that underscores the fragility of life in an unforgiving world, leaving behind a legacy of hope that reverberates through the lives he touched.

Credits

Callan McAuliffe as Alden

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Personality Traits

Level-headed and pragmatic, yet haunted by his past.
Displays loyalty and a burgeoning sense of leadership as the world evolves.
Attempts to avoid violence, showcasing a complex relationship with morality.
Compassionate and caring, often putting others' needs above his own.
Resilient in the face of overwhelming odds.

Key Roles

Former worker for the Saviors.
Soldier for the Militia.
Blacksmith and construction foreman at Hilltop Colony.
Adoptive father to Adam.

Relationships

Enid

Alden shares a deep bond with Enid, characterized by mutual understanding and compassion forged in the fires of survival.

Maggie Greene

Alden forms a complex bond with Maggie, initially rooted in mistrust but evolving into a relationship built on mutual respect and camaraderie.

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Negan

Once subordinate under Negan, their relationship represents a struggle between fear and a more nuanced understanding of morality and redemption.

Adam Sutton

Adopts Adam as a son whose safety becomes paramount, mirroring Alden's desire to protect the next generation from the horrors of their world.

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