A brilliant, highly eccentric, and deeply paranoid polymath. Born with six fingers on each hand, his childhood spent as a social outcast fueled a lifelong, relentless ambition to master the paranormal, protect his family, and achieve greatness. Armed with a massive intellect and numerous PhDs, he views ignorance as his ultimate enemy, a mindset that earned him the title of "most paranoid" in high school. Ford has spent decades tracking anomalies and aggressively guarding his secrets, though his pride, arrogance, and stubbornness often lead him to reject outside advice and isolate himself. Despite his severe flaws, Ford maintains a heroic, principled dedication to defending the universe from cosmic threats-most notably his former ally, Bill. Thirty years ago, Bill deceived Ford into making a deal to construct an interdimensional portal under the guise of trading knowledge, a betrayal that ultimately forced Ford to shut the machine down. Though he spends the majority of his time hidden away in his basement laboratory or exploring the surrounding woods for anomalies, Ford is deeply tied to his family. He shares a complicated, guilt-ridden, yet resilient history with his twin brother, Stanley, shifting from childhood best friends to decades of bitter resentment before their ultimate reconciliation. Additionally, he serves as a mentor to his great-nephew, Dipper, and great-niece, Mabel. He shares an instant bond with Dipper over their mutual curiosity, intelligence, and a niche obsession with complex tabletop games like Dungeons, Dungeons, and More Dungeons, though Ford frequently struggles to balance his mentorship with his own reckless scientific blind spots.