Doctor Leland Townsend

Leland Townsend (real name: Jacob "Jake" Perry) is a main characters on Evil. Leland prides himself on being a master manipulator. A stoic, intimidating and well put together man, who can be charming when he wants to be. He strives to be omniscient and omnipotent. However, this is somewhat of an act. In truth Leland is rather insecure and easily angered when others prove they know more than he does, especially within a situation he'd intended on dominating. The best example of it is by Kristen Bouchard when she reveals she knows his real name; she has also described him as 'talking too much'.He is an older man aged fifty-five (during Season 1) and isn't overly tall; he stands at roughly 5' 8''. His short, brown hair has started to recede and he has blue eyes. Townsend wears glasses and tailored suits as standard. While not conventionally handsome his neat and proper appearance as well as his illusion of control is attractive.As a forensic psychologist Leland practices psychology within civil courts as well as the criminal justice system. His duties involve a number of different aspects including but not limited to providing psychotherapy to victims, performing assessments for mental competency and interviewing child witnesses. He can and has been called into court numerous times to give evidence based off of his knowledge.