Professor Layton

Professor Hershel Layton is an archaeologist, university professor, and gentleman detective in the Professor Layton series. He investigates mysteries whose conspiracies are uncovered through puzzles, observation, and calm reasoning in Layton Mystery Detective Agency.

Professor Layton's story, motivations, and conflicts

Layton is courteous, patient, brave, emotionally reserved, and committed to behaving like a gentleman under pressure. His strengths are logic, archaeology, fencing, driving, physical courage, and an encyclopedic ability to solve puzzles.

Professor Layton's defining relationships and loyalties

Luke Triton serves as his apprentice, while past relationships with Claire and Randall explain much of his private sadness. Layton's compassion often matters as much as identifying the technical solution.