"I am SANS, caretaker of the RUINS. "
– Sans introducing himself.
Sans is the second major character the protagonist encounters in AlterTale, in which he takes the role of Toriel. He saves the protagonist after they fall into the Ruins. He is the keeper of the ruins and a royal adviser. Sans gave the king role to Papyrus and moved into the ruins after his brother betrayed him. He also provides shelter for the 6 children before they leave. He is the elder brother of Papyrus and Gaster.
Profile[]
Appearance[]
AlterTale Sans is probably hundreds of years old, but looks about 35, being taller than most Sanses[1]. He wears a black hooded robe with long sleeves and a dark/light blue and white side slit over shirt with the Delta Rune symbol over the robe, along with pink slippers.
Personality[]
- Toriel's personality prevails over the original Sans' personality, though he can still occasionally be lazy.
- He loves puns, frogs, and home-made hot pockets.
- Despises himself for not being strong enough to save the children.
- Despite many years of suffering, he is incredibly calm and relaxed, but sometimes it turns into a form of rudeness and savagery.
- His calmness is his protective mechanism[2].
- Sometimes he greatly misses his brother, although he diligently tries to hide these feelings.
- He often recalls his late brother, Gaster, and the fallen children.
- He has strong paternal instincts.
- Forgives Papyrus at the end of a Pacifist Route, but the restoration of good relations among the brothers takes a long time.
Relationships[]
Toriel[]
Sans and Toriel are mutual love interests.
Papyrus[]
Sans and Papyrus were close, but Papyrus' decision to kill human children drove his brother away, causing Sans to move into the Ruins.
Trivia[]
- He's visited Waterfall a few times to watch Napstablook’s frog races.
- His frog always won.