Robert Galbraith, whose real identity remains hidden under the pseudonym, is a married man and father of two sons. Having spent a number of years with the Royal Military Police, he transitioned to the Special Investigation Branch, a plain-clothes division of the RMP. In 2003, he decided to leave the military and has since been employed in the civilian security sector. The main character, Cormoran Strike, was inspired by Galbraith's personal encounters as well as the experiences of his military comrades who have reintegrated into civilian life.