Archie Goodwin

Archie Goodwin's main habits are

Love of milk: He drinks at least a glass of milk a day, often in strange combinations—with apples, pomegranate juice, or bananas. The exception is after fatty lamb, as the milk tastes rancid to him. Smoking: Usually smokes cigarettes, generally refuses cigars, although he may have one for company. Dancing: Excellent dancer, regularly goes to the Flamingo club, often with Lily Rowan or clients. Gambling: Plays poker and pinochle, but admits to losing to Sal Penzer and Lon Cohen. Sports: A big baseball fan (follows a different team than Lily Rowan), and also watches hockey and boxing occasionally. Dislike of name: Can't stand being called by his full name, Archibald.

He is tall (183 cm), lean, and strong (81.5 kg). He has brown eyes and dark hair, and a Greek but flat nose (due to severe beatings at work). In everyday life, he wears formal but stylish suits (often blue or brown) with a shirt and tie. A mandatory attribute is his hat (usually a felt one). When going out or on surveillance, he wears a long, light-colored trench coat unbuttoned over his suit. He always wears polished shoes or boots (depending on the situation). He pays attention to detail and looks like a true detective from the 1940s or 1950s: slightly sloppy, but respectable enough to emphasize his personality. He is 40 years old. He works as Nero Wolfe's assistant, driver, secretary, and bodyguard. He is a confident, fit man in his prime, very attentive and pays attention to every detail in his investigation.