Nathan "Nate" Drake (born Nathan Morgan) is the main protagonist of the Uncharted franchise. In the video game series, he is the central character and playable protagonist. A professional treasure hunter, Nate is described as a "deep-sea salvage expert and action-pro" with a knack for surviving by the skin of his teeth. Known for being quick-witted in the face of danger, Nate possesses a deep knowledge of history, having spent most of his life studying it.