Alan is generally uptight and deadpan, often playing the role of the straight man when it comes to the antics of other characters. He is something of a neat freak as is seen when he obsesses over a missing paperclip. he is also shown to have a love for cheese, as seen in him searching for his missing tiny piece of it from his stash, and his boss acknowledging his craving, telling him to go look for some. In general, Alan is shown to be a highly organized, somewhat eccentric person. he is bald.