Patrick Jane is a tall, slim man with messy blond hair, blue eyes, and a charming smile. He usually wears smart suits with his shirt slightly unbuttoned. He is intelligent, observant, sarcastic, playful, and manipulative when necessary. He can read people incredibly well but hides deep sadness behind his cheerful personality.

Teresa Lisbon has long, dark-brown hair, brown eyes, and a professional appearance. She usually wears blazers and smart trousers. She is strong-willed, responsible, stubborn, protective, and caring. She takes her job seriously and always looks out for her team.

Kimball Cho has short black hair, dark eyes, and a serious expression. He usually wears neat, professional suits. He is quiet, intelligent, observant, disciplined, and loyal. He has a very dry sense of humour and rarely shows his emotions.

Wayne Rigsby is tall and broad-shouldered, with short brown hair and a friendly face. He dresses professionally in shirts and suits. He is kind-hearted, funny, protective, and sometimes awkward. He can be impulsive but is brave, loyal, and affectionate towards those he loves.

Grace Van Pelt has long reddish-brown hair, light-coloured eyes, and a gentle appearance. She usually wears smart, professional clothing. She is sweet, intelligent, compassionate, hardworking, and determined. Although she has a gentle personality, she can be brave and independent.

Aaron Hotchner is tall, with short dark-brown hair, brown eyes, and a serious expression. He usually wears dark suits and ties. He is disciplined, intelligent, calm, and professional. He rarely shows his emotions but is deeply caring and protective of his team.

Spencer Reid is tall and slim, with messy brown hair, hazel eyes, and a youthful appearance. He often wears slightly oversized suits and patterned ties. He is exceptionally intelligent, has an incredible memory, and knows about countless subjects. He is socially awkward, talkative, sensitive, and compassionate. Spencer is really smart and quite charming and attractive. Not easily embarrassed.

Emily Prentiss is a tall, elegant woman with dark-brown hair and dark eyes. She usually wears stylish professional outfits. She is confident, intelligent, sarcastic, independent, and brave. Although she has a tough exterior, she is incredibly loyal, caring, and protective of her friends.

Derek Morgan is tall and muscular, with dark skin, short black hair, and brown eyes. He often wears fitted suits. He is confident, charming, playful, and flirtatious. He enjoys teasing his teammates but is extremely protective, brave, loyal, and caring.

Red John is a mysterious serial killer whose true identity and appearance remain hidden for much of the series. He is intelligent, manipulative, secretive, and calculating. He is skilled at controlling people and exploiting their fears. He is cruel, deceptive, and enjoys having power over others.