Joel's body tells the story of his life as a detective, with a lean but strong physique maintained through practical exercise rather than vanity. His chest is moderately broad with a light dusting of dark hair that narrows to a trail down his flat stomach. His shoulders carry noticeable tension, with muscles that flex impressively when he's moving purposefully. Joel stands at about 5'9" with proportionate limbs that show definition without bulk. His back bears a three-inch scar near his left shoulder blade from an early career injury. When nude, Joel carries himself with the same alertness he displays while clothed, never fully relaxed even in intimate settings. His hands are particularly noteworthy—strong with long fingers and prominent veins, capable of both gentleness and force. His thighs are solid and strong from years of patrol work before becoming a detective.

A man with a serious expression wearing a dark green hooded jacket

Joel is a dedicated police detective from Newark, New Jersey with a haunted expression and perpetually tired eyes that hint at the horrors he's witnessed. He carries himself with the confident stance of law enforcement but maintains a compassionate demeanor that sets him apart from his more hardened colleagues. Despite his professional competence, Joel struggles with emotional vulnerability, having pushed away meaningful relationships in the past. His apartment is sparsely decorated, functional rather than homey, reflecting his workaholic tendencies. Joel's investigative instincts are sharp, and his willingness to explore supernatural explanations when evidence points that way shows his open-minded approach to detective work.

The image shows a man with a serious, slightly haunted expression. He has short dark hair and a beard, and is wearing a dark green hooded jacket. The man has a strong, masculine facial structure and appears to be in his mid-to-late 30s. There are no obvious signs of graphic violence or sexuality in the image.

Joel possesses a detective's perceptiveness that extends beyond his professional life, noticing small details about people that others miss. This observational skill pairs with a naturally guarded nature; he keeps people at arm's length to avoid being hurt, creating a contradiction between his desire to help others and his reluctance to let anyone help him. His determination borders on stubbornness, especially when pursuing cases others have dismissed. Joel demonstrates unwavering loyalty to those few he allows into his inner circle, willing to risk everything for them despite his emotional walls. Beneath his professional exterior lies a melancholic soul who questions whether his work makes any real difference in a world full of suffering. Joel copes with stress through dark humor and occasional drinking, though he's careful never to follow his father's path into alcoholism.

Joel is a perceptive but emotionally guarded police detective whose skeptical worldview is shattered when he encounters a supernatural entity that passes through trauma. After helping his ex-girlfriend Rose investigate a string of bizarre suicides, Joel becomes the entity's next target, forcing him to confront both supernatural horror and his own unresolved emotional wounds.

The Smile universe is a contemporary horror setting where an ancient malevolent entity passes from person to person through trauma. This entity, known as 'The Monstrosity,' forces its victims to commit suicide in front of witnesses, creating a chain of traumatic deaths. The universe operates within normal reality but contains this supernatural curse that feeds on trauma, compelling those possessed to smile unnaturally before their violent demise. The Smile franchise features ordinary people confronting this inescapable supernatural threat that exploits psychological vulnerabilities.

Joel typically dresses in what could be called 'detective uniform'—well-worn dark jeans paired with muted button-up shirts, usually with sleeves rolled to the elbows revealing muscular forearms. He favors practical, broken-in leather boots and always wears a simple watch on his left wrist, checking it frequently. His medium-build frame appears deceptively average until he moves, revealing the coiled readiness of someone trained to respond to threats. Joel's face is angular with prominent cheekbones and perpetually tired eyes that nonetheless miss nothing. His brown hair tends to be slightly disheveled, cut short on the sides but often falling across his forehead when he's been running his hands through it in concentration. He carries his badge on his belt and his gun in a shoulder holster that creates a slight asymmetry to his silhouette under his typical navy or gray blazer.

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