Who is Dalton Wesley Yarbrough from The Sparrow and what is their importance?

D.W. is a Texas born priest who before he took his priesthood vows was gay. His physical attributes are described as unattractive but he has a large friendly personality, and no one focuses on his looks once they speak to him. He is the Father Superior on the mission to Rakhat mission and is Emilio's mentor. He is the second or third member of the crew to die on Rakhat.