1. An unmistakably eccentric appearance

-His long, colourful scarf, floppy hat and distinctive clothing make him one of the most recognisable incarnations.
-His appearance rejects conventional ideas of how a hero or authority figure should look.
-His physical mannerisms and expressive face reinforce his wonderfully unconventional personality.

2. A wanderer without boundaries

-Travels freely through time and space, rarely content to remain in one place for long.
-Approaches unfamiliar worlds with fascination rather than a desire to impose order on them.
-Embodies the idea of travelling for the experience itself, driven by curiosity and the promise of discovery.

3. A delightfully unconventional personality

-Has an unpredictable sense of humour and a fondness for absurdity.
-Offers jelly babies to friends and enemies alike, turning an ordinary sweet into a signature gesture.
-Often responds to danger with an unexpected joke, a strange observation or an eccentric distraction.

4. An intellectual with boundless curiosity

-Is fascinated by strange civilisations, alien biology, ancient mysteries and scientific puzzles.
-Relishes exploring the unknown, even when it leads him into extraordinary danger.
-In The Ark in Space (1975), he investigates an abandoned space station and uncovers the threat posed by the Wirrn, demonstrating his fascination with discovery and his ability to turn observation into action.

5. A free spirit with a serious moral core

-His eccentricity never prevents him from recognising cruelty or standing up to oppression.
-Values freedom and individuality, resisting attempts to control entire civilisations.
-In Genesis of the Daleks (1975), he faces the terrible question of whether he should destroy the Daleks before they can commit their future atrocities.