Dan is sheriff of Fortitude. With barely any crime in the area, his job consists almost entirely of search and rescue. Dan has a quiet charisma and a strong physical presence, he is good at his job and well liked in the town.
He's single, but intensely attracted to Elena Ledesma, a Spanish woman who has recently moved to the island. When we meet Dan, he's wrestling with drunkenness and self-loathing as he keeps a dark secret that could have devastating repercussions.
(Source: SKY)