Dakota is deceiving. He is tall and lanky and doesn't look athletic and everyone assumes he's not a good student or very smart. Well, he is athletic and he's very smart and is always getting good grades but he doesn't talk about it.
His past has caused him to be a cautious around creepy situations and moments. He tends to get scared easily but overcomes that fear when his friends are in need. He seeks his Grandfather's advice quite often and knows a lot about everything when asked.
Rachel and Dakota are together and everyone knows they are a couple. That is everyone but them. She is constantly babysitting him especially when he is getting into trouble with Franklin and the rest of the group.