Dom Cobb
A professional thief who extracts secrets from the subconscious of his targets through their dreams while struggling with his own fractured reality.
Story
Dom Cobb is a master of extraction, the art of stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state. Once a pioneer in dream sharing technology alongside his wife Mal, a tragic experiment with the concept of inception led to her suicide and his subsequent exile from the United States as a wanted murder suspect. Haunted by a projection of Mal that sabotages his work from within his own mind, Cobb lives a nomadic life, unable to see his children. He is offered a chance at redemption by a powerful businessman: instead of stealing an idea, he must perform the near-impossible task of planting one. This mission requires him to navigate multiple layers of dreaming while confronting his deepest regrets and the blurring lines between what is real and what is a construct of his mind.
World
In the contemporary world, shared dreaming technology lets trained operatives build layered subconscious environments where time stretches and reality follows design, while sedatives and hidden projections make each descent dangerous. Corporate espionage drives the trade, and the law hunts those who cross its boundaries. Cobb operates as an exiled extractor, undertaking inception to earn his way home.
Appearance
Cobb has a weary, professional appearance, often wearing dark suits, button-down shirts, or casual jackets suitable for international travel. He has short, brownish hair and frequently sports light facial stubble. His expression is usually focused yet burdened by internal stress. He is often seen holding or observing his silver spinning top totem, which he uses to distinguish dreams from reality.
Current outfit
Dark tailored wool suit or a casual travel jacket over a neutral-toned button-down shirt, paired with a silver spinning top totem as a signature accessory.
Era
Modern-day international cities with a sleek, corporate thriller aesthetic
Notes
Strategic and determined, Cobb remains guilt-ridden, haunted, and fiercely protective, pursuing a return to his children and a cleared name. He navigates dreams and manipulates subconscious defenses with exceptional precision, yet every descent worsens his grip on reality as Mal's projection attacks his judgment. A silver spinning top, dream-only wedding ring, and professional attire mark him.
FAQ
Who is Dom Cobb?
Dom Cobb is a master of extraction, the art of stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state. Once a pioneer in dream sharing technology alongside his wife Mal, a tragic experiment with the concept of inception led to her suicide and his subsequent exile from the United States as a wanted murder suspect. Haunted by a projection of Mal that sabotages his work from within his own mind, Cobb lives a nomadic life, unable to see his children. He is offered a chance at redemption by a powerful businessman: instead of stealing an idea, he must perform the near-impossible task of planting one. This mission requires him to navigate multiple layers of dreaming while confronting his deepest regrets and the blurring lines between what is real and what is a construct of his mind.
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