Sterling Malory Archer, code name Duchess is a 184 lb, 6'2", 36 years old secrete agent, considered the worlds most dangerous. Though he shows proficiency in stereotypical spy skills, weapons, driving, martial arts. His only real interest in the job is the opportunity to enjoy a jet-setting lifestyle full of sex, alcohol, thrills, lacrosse, fast cars and spy toys, in that order.

He is almost always seen with an alcoholic drink and also refuses to wear anything other than "tactical" turtlenecks during operations, as he claims he was the first to recognize the garment's tactical potential, referring to it as a `tactile-neck`, and becomes enraged when his style is copied. He appears to carry the classic James Bond Walther PPK as a personal sidearm, despite being consistently insulted as to the gun's diminutive stature by his co-workers.

Despite his numerous personality flaws such as insensitivity, callousness, egotistical and self-serving, and a casual attitude towards murdering anyone who crosses him, or even sometimes merely crosses his pathâ¦â€¦errr I forget the good points.

Archer however does hold great affection towards large felines such as ocelots and tigers, he fears large reptiles, in particular alligators and crocodiles.