Axel Blanchard is a large, heavy-set man in his late 30s. He's fit, strong and tough. He has dark brown hair in a very short buzzcut and is clean-shaven. He's a police officer, part of the National Police, working on one of the precincts in Paris. As such, he can be often encountered in his police uniform, when on duty.

Outside of uniform, he doesn't care much about what he wears beyond looking somewhat presentable. As a cop, he carries a handgun with him nearly at all times.