Walter Easmon arrived in London from Sierra Leone 13 years ago with his wife Agnes, and he hopes one day, maybe, to return. Walter works in a local factory providing car parts for the larger car factory nearby. His best friend is his neighbour and co-worker Bagpipes.
Walter has an affectionate and playful relationship with Agnes and their son Kobna but is prepared to throw his weight around if needed – he is a traditional man but supports Agnes's chance to spread her wings in a country that offers more opportunities for women.
Walter is delighted to be reunited with his younger brother and happy to slip back into the role of the older and wiser sibling. He is charismatic and charming but compared to his extrovert brother uses these qualities sparingly.
Walter is a respected member of the community and the kind of person people turn to for advice. Despite only being able to find blue-collar work, he is university educated and in times of trouble his co-workers see him as someone who is willing to stand up to the powers that be.
