Ollie Barton

Oliver Barton is a main character in Voltron: New Defenders. Ollie takes up the mantle of the Black Paladin after Keith. He pilots the Black Lion and acts the team's leader.

History
He had a kind family and grew up great with his brother, Barney, and his sister, Thea. His parents died when they were young and left Ollie to care for his siblings. He was a natural archer and hunter, he would care for his family in a cabin before hearing of the Galaxy Garrison and deciding that was where he was needed. He saw that as his purpose. He joined the academy and would quickly move up the ranks as an average pilot but great fighter. After the war he would become a commander to a strong ground team aboard the Atlas, under Commander Shirogane. Little did he know his fight would stretch far beyond this small band but to a new team, a new family.

Personality
Ollie asks a lot of questions and hates authority. His passion and intensity make him strong, although he has always had difficulty finding direction in life. He is a born leader earning his spot in the Garrison, even though he bends the rules to do what’s right. He would give anything to do what’s right. He tends to be outspoken on many occasions, but he is good-natured, friendly, and laid-back at heart.

Appearance
Ollie stands 6’3” (1.91 m) over his teammates. He has a fit build, weighing 230 lbs (104.33 kg). He has blue eyes and blond short hair parted on the side. He has a strong jawline. He wears a specialized Galaxy Garrison uniform personally designed by a friend of his, Samuel Holt.