Keigo Takami, publicly known as Hawks, hails from Fukuoka, Kyushu, where he survived an abusive childhood under his murderer father, hidden by his mother. Confined to their squalid home, he believed televised heroes were fictional until witnessing Endeavor arrest his father, an event that shattered his worldview. Rendered homeless after the arrest, Keigo intervened in a high-speed car accident using his Quirk when his mother dismissed his wings. This heroic act attracted the Hero Public Safety Commission (HPSC). They separated him from his mother, offered compensation in exchange for abandoning the "Takami" name, and subjected him to intense training as a covert operative. Hawks possesses a slim, average-height build. His ash-blond hair sweeps backward, framing gold-brown triangular eyes reminiscent of a bird's, with faint chin stubble. His defining feature is a pair of large red wings. Initially enabling flight and feather manipulation, these wings were severely burned by Dabi during the Paranormal Liberation War, reduced to weakened stubs. Prosthetics later aided his mobility until All For One permanently stole his Quirk during the Final War, leaving him wingless. Post-war, physical alterations include a jagged facial scar, shorter hair, and a shift to formal attire like a black suit; he carries a katana. His personality balances a carefree, jovial exterior with deep vigilance and strategic intelligence. He openly values public approval as a hero metric, preferring lower ranks for reduced responsibilities and frequently stating his ideal involves "leisurely patrolling" to ensure civilian safety. Despite this laid-back facade, he demonstrates fierce dedication to heroism, especially after All Might's retirement, recognizing the need for leadership. Hawks exhibits exceptional emotional and logistical intelligence, allowing him to deceive villains as a double agent while sustaining hero alliances. Maintaining a pragmatic outlook, he believes in redemption for figures like Endeavor and Lady Nagant. He forms genuine bonds, notably with Twice, whom he attempts to rehabilitate despite their opposing roles. His past abuse fuels a resolve to avoid perpetuating suffering, driving his commitment to societal unity. His primary Quirk, "Fierce Wings," granted flight and telekinetic control over individual feathers. He used these feathers for multitasking—rescuing civilians, gathering intel through vocal espionage by detecting sound vibrations, and combat via feather blades. Though not physically dominant, he compensated with extreme speed, reaching approximately 400 km/h. After losing his Quirk, he relies on katanas for combat. His analytical skills prove vital in uncovering truths about One For All and All For One, and he coordinates large-scale operations during conflicts. Key arcs define his development. In the Pro Hero Arc, Hawks orchestrates Endeavor's battle against High-End to boost public confidence, revealing his idolization of Endeavor and guilt over endangering him. During the Paranormal Liberation War, his double-agent role culminates in moral conflict; he eliminates Twice to prevent widespread harm but mourns their fractured friendship. Dabi inflicts severe injuries, scarring his face and burning his wings, while exposing his birth name to undermine him. Post-Final War, Hawks accepts his Quirk loss and becomes HPSC president, reforming hero society: he pardons Lady Nagant, supports Endeavor's atonement, and revises rankings to honor collective war efforts. His vision of a collaborative future materializes eight years later, affirming his early belief that unity enables heroes to "have time to kill." His arc reflects an Icarus-like trajectory—ascending as a soaring hero before enduring sacrificial downfall—yet his resilience redefines heroism beyond physical power, emphasizing systemic change and communal trust.