Charles Xavier, better known as Professor X, is a pivotal character in the X-Men franchise. He is a gifted telepath and the founder of the X-Men, a team of mutants who employ their powers to safeguard humanity. He is commonly depicted as a mentor and leader to the X-Men and an ardent supporter of mutant rights. Despite being confined to a wheelchair, he uses his telepathic abilities to control its movement. He is renowned for his strong moral compass and his belief in the peaceful coexistence of mutants and humans.