Warning: This article contains major spoilers. Please proceed with caution. Temp the crawler, along with his friend, Tick, were the first beings that Gregor and Boots encountered in the Underland. He appears in all the books and watches over the younger ones.
Appearance[]
Temp is a giant cockroach.
Personality[]
He was not given to complain and would defend Boots at all costs. Like other crawlers, Temp speaks in somewhat broken sentences, and has difficulties with counting and other basic math. However, Temp is a naturally skilled teacher, and teaches Hazard and Boots to speak Crawler with endless patience. Temp is also very good at perceiving danger.
History[]
Biography[]
Gregor the Overlander[]
In the first book, he gives Boots a ride, addressing her as 'Princess'. Later he, along with Tick, join the quest. Tick helps him escape with Boots, Gregor, Luxa, Henry, Ares, Aurora, Ripred, and Gox.
Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane[]
In book two, he warns them against the island with the mites, and Luxa and Aurora catch him and Boots.
Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods[]
In book three, he figures out the Vineyard of Eyes isn't the cradle, and the starshade isn't the cure.
Gregor and the Marks of Secret[]
In book four, he warns them against the poisonous fumes.
Gregor and the Code of Claw[]
In book 5,he helps Boots in the code room.
Skills and Abilities[]
- Echolocation: Like the vast majority of the creatures in the Underland, he can locate objects by determining the time for an echo to return and the direction from which it returns.
- Flight: As a crawler, he has wings that allow him to flutter through the air for short periods of time.
Relationships[]
Gregor[]
Boots[]
Tick[]
Quotes[]
Main Article: Temp/Quotes
Trivia[]
- Temp was the first creature that Gregor and Boots ever encountered in the Underland.