MBTI Type: ISTJ

Peter, in vivid contrast to Neal, is a no-nonsense, highly logical, and down to earth FBI agent, who bases all of his assumptions on logic, facts, and evidence. He takes what he knows about Neal and his former crimes and uses that to form assumptions about what he might do, how he can assist the FBI, and how this might be an asset for them, moving forward, and in exchange, turns a blind eye (almost) to some of Neal’s unorthodox behaviors and criminal associations. He often over-works himself, all the while fretting about what Neal may be doing while he’s “off the grid.” Since he knows Neal only from his life of crime, Peter anticipates that he will do things for himself, slip out of his ankle monitor, and become a problem for them up the road, but he also has a small amount of Ne in the sense that he wants Neal to become a better person, so he can envision this for him, while working with him. Peter often scorns anything that seems founded in nothing; he wants Neal to bring proof into his assumptions and intuitive leaps, but also learns to trust them as they solve crimes together. He shows a strong work ethic, a fierce adherence to logical rules, a deep need to make all the pieces fit together, and no real interest in how things work, just that they do. When pushed into a corner, Peter uses blackmail and leverage to get the upper hand over a man who is trying to ruin his career. He is emotionally restrained, and his wife teases him about how bad he is at flirting. She has no worries about him ever cheating on her, because he is so terrible about hiding things from her. Peter is unwaveringly honest at all times, even about things that could get him into hot water with his life. He is not emotionally affected by other people, and is in awe of Neal’s ability to make people like him or do things for him just by being charming.

Enneagram: 1w9

Compared to Neal’s lax morals, Peter feels committed to doing what is right, proper, and in having “no lies” between himself and his wife. He frowns on people who use the FBI or their job to pick up people, or to break the law. Peter sometimes frowns at Neal for his criminal behavior, thoughts, etc., and sees himself as standing in his way toward returning to a life of crime. In one episode, Peter enjoys arresting several people in a criminology class, and tells them that he gets to wear a badge, and Neal gets to wear an ankle monitor, to remind them of the price of being a career criminal, and highlight the superior choice, of catching those people. Peter comes clean to his wife about everything, including having to pretend to be involved or have an affair. He is stern and somewhat severe at times, but also has a mild-mannered side that kicks in and accepts situations as they unfold. Peter has no real need to create unnecessary waves.

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