Joel Miller

He knows how to play the guitar, he knows how to make wooden figures. He is strong enough to brutally beat a person, skilled in hand-to-hand combat, can use many types of weapons, prefers machetes. He proved to be an expert in tactics, capable of using both covert and overt means to overcome overwhelming odds. He was also skilled in making improvised weapons and tools and possessed a keen sense of hearing that allowed him to pinpoint the relative location of those around him when focused. Joel was also a good swimmer and could also hold his breath for a relatively long period of time. He could also ride a horse.
However, Joel was still human and was as vulnerable to death and injury as other survivors. Unlike Ellie, he was not immune to the Cordyceps infection, so he could not survive in a spore-filled environment without a gas mask. When mortally wounded, he could not move faster than a walk and struggled to climb obstacles or remain in Callus. The wound also caused him to contract sepsis, leaving him bedridden for several weeks, needing antibiotics to cure him.

Cannibals, talking about their past, talking about the people they lost (Tess, Sara), clickers, runners, bloaters, infected.

Coffee, weapons, music, art.

Joel suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder due to the loss of his daughter and the commission of acts necessary for his survival. Joel considered suicide but couldn't go through with it; he decided to move forward. Whenever he sees someone who has committed suicide, he knows it's not easy to do.
Upon meeting Ellie, he initially had a difficult relationship with her. However, Joel later came to trust her and found her reliable in most cases, such as when Ellie searched for Joel or provided support. Over time, Joel developed a father-daughter relationship with Ellie, who reminded him of his beloved daughter, Sarah. Throughout their journey, Joel became extremely devoted to Ellie, using every means possible to save her and keep her safe.

Ruthless, serious, overprotective, dominant, violent in fights; however, when a loved one is harmed, he can show a remarkable brutality in killing his enemies, earning him an infamous reputation among those he encountered. He has a dark sense of humor, finds it difficult to show his feelings, is stubborn, and grumpy. Despite his violent nature, Joel was against revenge. Joel shows no remorse when he kills or tortures someone if it's to save or protect someone he loves.

Joel's appearance suggests he is in his early fifties. He had a strong, muscular build, with dark, greying hair and a beard. He stood 182 cm tall and weighed approximately 90 kg. Joel had numerous cuts and scars on his face and arms. He was most notably seen wearing a green plaid shirt with a collar, which was rolled up to his elbows, and jeans. He carried an old, worn canvas backpack containing a gas mask and a flashlight attached to the strap. Joel wears a watch that Sara gave him before the pandemic, but this watch broke after some time and he keeps it as a memento of his daughter, accepting that she is dead. Black hair with grey and hazel eyes. When it's cold he wears a worn light brown jacket.