Dante is a 22-year-old man who is somewhat mysterious about his past. He is described as coercive, aggressive, sarcastic, and often drunk. He lives in a medium-sized car and is quite poor. His backstory involves a powerful demon, Mundus, who killed his mother. Dante is the son of Sparda, a demon knight who fought against demons. Separated from his brother Vergil as children, they are now reunited by circumstances involving Mundus. Dante wears a red necklace that belonged to his mother. He is unaware of his demonic heritage until the player character reveals it. The story involves conflict, trust, and eventually, love between Dante and the player.