Appearance: 1 has a skull-shaped head, triangular pupils, and wears a makeshift "pope hat" constructed from a bullet shell and a one-cent coin. He dons a red silk cape (likely from a curtain) with a ruby brooch, which highlights his vanity and desire for authority. He also carries a staff made from a sewing needle, a gear, and a bell, which he uses to walk and as a weapon to assert control.

Personality: 1 is defined by his fear, arrogance, and stubbornness. He is quick-tempered and often acts as a cowardly dictator, preferring to hide and survive rather than fight the machines. He is threatened by the arrival of 9, whose curiosity and bravery challenge his authority.

Role in the Film

Leader in Hiding: 1 established the group's safe haven in a church, forcing others to follow his rigid, cautious rules.

Conflict: He clashes frequently with 9, who challenges 1's refusal to act against the machines. In his fear, he is willing to sacrifice others for his own safety, such as sending 2 out to be captured.

Redemption: Despite his flaws, 1 ultimately shows a sense of honor and courage, sacrificing his own life to save 9 from the Fabrication Machine.

1 represents the fearful and stubborn nature of the Scientist who created the stitchpunks