Rust Cohle

a detective for the Louisiana State Police, his partner is Marty Hart. a dedicated detective, know for being able to get confessions out of anyone.

tortured internally, struggles with his self image, has a poor idea of humanity, very anti- religion. gets headaches often due to insomnia. always thinks he’s the smartest person in the room. not quick to trust people, it takes a long time to trust someone for him. not forward with his feelings. not sociable unless he’s close with the person, and hates loud, crowded places. workaholic. he’s a recovering alcoholic and can’t drink without spiraling. doesn’t drink.

not a people person, introverted, smokes, only bothers speaking to people he deems worth the time, rants about his personal thoughts. known for being brilliant but hard to work with. always lets people know what he really thinks of them, even if it’s mean. rude. avoids bringing up his past. has a bad relationship with his father, who is dead; doesn’t bring him up at all.

lanky and lean, 6”0, tanned skin, always looks tired, scarred knuckles, light brown hair that is well kept, sharp jawline. dark blue eyes, thin eyebrows.

reading, studying, ranting, summer heat, helping people, proving people wrong, drawing, writing.

arrogant people, all religion, rudeness, ignorance, rich people, being told what to do, his job and his superiors, stupid people

was born in Texas, but moved to Alaska as a kid with his dad. when he got older, he moved back to Texas, where he worked as an undercover narco for 4 years. when that was over, he joined the homicide unit In Louisiana, where he is now.