Herschel Biggs is a major character in LA Noire and a major character in the upcoming video game NY Noire

Herschel Biggs
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Biggs first meets Cole on his first day as a detective where he rudely shoves him out of his way. Cole asks Commander Hopgood what his issue to which the watch commander simply tells him that Biggs is an institution.
Arson[]
Later, Cole is demoted to arson and is partnered with Biggs despite his instance that he never works with a partner. Cole and Biggs investigate some house fires and Cole smells a connection between them but Biggs believes Cole is just trying to redeem himself for his previous scandal which resulted in his demotion. After investigating another house fire, the pair question tycoon property developer Leland Monroe of Elysian Fields Developments. At this point, Biggs and Biggs decide to put aside their differences and trust and confide in each other with Biggs opening up to Cole about an traumatic experience in WWI. The pair are unable to go after Monroe and his cronies thanks to the LAPD's corruption but are able to put fire and life investigator Jack Kelso on the case. He uncovers that Monroe heads the Suburban Redevelopment Fund a crime syndicate which plans to extort money from the government. After discovering the murdered body of Courtney Sheldon, Biggs stood back as Phelps confronted Roy Earle in Sheldon's defense. Biggs developed new found respect for Phelps for standing up against the corrupted. Like Phelps, Biggs highly disliked Roy Earle, once calling him "an asswipe". The two moved on to investigate the murder of Dr. Harlan Fontaine, within his office they discovered that the SRF's true goal was extortion not by insurance but through eminent domain. They quickly realized that the SRF put millions of dollars into circulation, adding that the properties' real value was next to nothing, in addition to the fact that a false higher claim would eventually be declared by California Fire and Life. Herschel didn't know how they would be able to prove any of it, due to Dr. Fontaine's death and the fact that Monroe nearly bled to death. He did however, believe that Jack Kelso would be their next target, and said that they were gonna have to move quickly.
Goodbye Phelps[]
Biggs and Phelps arrived to Jack's aid in order to save Elsa and apprehend the true arsonist. They were able to defend Jack from corrupt police chief William Worrell and arrived at the tunnel entrances. Phelps and Kelso entered the tunnel system while Biggs secured their exit. After pulling Kelso and Elsa safely out of the tunnel, Biggs and the others were too late to save Cole who simply uttered a final goodbye before being killed by a violent torrent of water. Biggs attended Cole's funeral. While listening to Phelps' eulogy by Earle, Elsa stormed out visibly upset, prompting Biggs to go after her to console her. As he left, Biggs tells Kelso that "Kelso was never Phelps' friend", Kelso then replies "I was never his enemy." Biggs told Kelso he felt that Phelps knew that.
Role In NY Noire[]
Following Cole Phelps' death, Biggs fell into a deep depression and was eventually reassigned to the NYPD's arson division over in New York City. In 1954, Biggs reunites with former enemy Roy Earle who wishes to turn over a new leaf and gain redemption for his role in getting Phelps killed. Biggs is happy to oblige and acts as Earle's mentor throughout the story. He will also once again serve as the game's narrator.
Personality[]
Biggs was described by the LAPD as a social basket due to his refusal to work with a partner. Biggs is likely to have had a difficult life, from his poor upbringing to his experiences during the first World War, subsequently causing personal and emotional problems. After losing many friends in combat, he is likely prefers not to become close to anyone, a subconscious defense mechanism sometimes seen in traumatized combat veterans. Another reason for his lone nature is because Biggs has little concern for the rest of the force, mainly to avoid corruption and remain politically inactive.
ther than Phelps, the only people with whom he seems remotely friendly are Malcolm Carruthers and Albert Lynch. These relationships are based more on professional respect and shared dedication than any personal affection. Despite his standoffish nature, he is shown to have a strong sense of morality.
Despite his flaws, Biggs is an experienced and proficient detective. He is widely adept and knowledgeable in investigating arson and mostly committed to his work. Before partnering with Phelps, Biggs had a close working relationship with Albert Lynch, whom he also had great respect for. Biggs' partnership with Phelps helps Biggs evolve both as a character and as a detective, giving him the confidence to fight and stand up to corruption.
By the time of NY Noire, Biggs has grown considerably as a character and is now working with a partner named Frank Barer. He seems much more confident but still bears resent towards Roy Earle for his acts of corruption whilst both men were serving the LAPD. He is far more talkative by the time of NY Noire and much like Phelps once did tries to understand the connection between house fires.