Deputy Inspector

Deputy Inspector is one of the aliens, and one of the main characters of Romance Expert. They are a stout, moustached (though this is later revealed to be fake) figure who wears a pair of seemingly useless two-eyed glasses.

The Deputy has one of the most varied appearances in the entire comic, primarily due to their frequent exposure to slapstick comedy as well as the transitive nature of their various props. They also have a very complicated relationship with the Romance Expert, which propels much of the plot of Parts 3 and 4.

Part 1
Deputy Inspector is introduced as a minor antagonist to Romance Expert, as they catch the R.E. having blown up a control panel in the main lobby of the Inter-M. However, the Expert's charming personality and good looks facilitate a passionate kiss, which propels the two into a romantic relationship.

Personality and Traits
Deputy Inspector is a somewhat authoritative figure, and tends to abuse any sort of power that is given to them. This is hinted at when they tell Romance Expert off in the beginning of the comic, and is explored further when they implicate Detective Hotwheels and Deputy Deputy Inspector in their revenge plot.

The Inspector is also very self-conscious with regards to their relationships, especially their tryst with Romance Expert. When the Expert abandons them in favor of the humans, the Inspector warps their jealousy into a xenophobic distaste for all of humanity as a whole, which leads to them getting kicked in the face by Salem.