Ms. Perumal is kind and headstrong. She can recognize greatness and shows nothing but support and care to those around her who show genuine talent. She sees a lot of potential in Reynie to the point that she develops a maternal bond with him. She is also shown to be a very tough and determined woman when the situation demands it.
Physical appearance[]
Ms. Perumal has a light brown complexion to her and has neatly combed hair. She is typically adorned in pink clothing that consists of a long skirt and sweater.
Abilities[]
Ms. Perumal is bilingual and is capable of speaking in both English and Tamil.
Trivia[]
In the original book series, Miss Perumal was more of a minor character while the series expands her role and gives her more to do, such as when she discovered that Reynie was not at Boatwright Academy. In Season Two, she reveals that her first name is Dipika, something which is never revealed in the books.