This figure captures Joseph Desaulniers, known by the code name D.M., in a poised and enigmatic stance that invites a second look. The character is depicted with a tall, slender silhouette dressed in a Victorian-inspired coat with subtle weathering, a high collar, and meticulously sculpted lapels that catch the light to reveal texture. The facial expression is calm but wary, with a hint of resolve that suggests relentless curiosity. Accessories include a carefully crafted scarf or cravat, pockets, and a distinctive emblem on the chest. The base features a stylized insignia and faux antiqued wood texture, echoing the Identity V atmosphere of mystery and deduction. The paintwork blends cool noir blues with warmer browns, while silver-tone accents on buttons and trim add a touch of elegance. The figure balances dynamic line work with a stable, gallery-ready profile, making it a dramatic centerpiece and a faithful homage to the series' dark, cryptic world. The anniversary gift box presentation is designed to complement the character’s aura: glossy, deep-toned packaging with gold foil highlights and intricate engravings that frame Joseph Desaulniers as both investigator and survivor of the game’s eerie experiments. Overall, the sculpture exudes a restrained, cinematic vibe that invites fans to imagine the next clue in a long, unfolding mystery.

Joseph Desaulniers, known to the world of Identity V as D.M., is a figure whose past is a maze of whispered rumors and careful alibis. As a brilliant investigator in a city of shadows, he follows a thread through catacombs and rain-slick alleys, deciphering clues that others miss. His loyalty is to truth above all, even when truth costs him relationships or safety. In the original story arc, he unravels a conspiracy linking the game's scientists and their experiments to a larger design that powers the ominous events surrounding the hunt. His deductive skills allow him to anticipate adversaries' moves, map hidden connections, and reveal patterns that are invisible to the untrained eye. The Truth & Inference theme frames his role as a strategist who weighs evidence, tests hypotheses, and refuses to surrender to fear. In the Anniversary Gift Box lore, he appears as a celebratory emblem of resilience and wit: an investigator who pursues answers without compromising his conscience. Fans are invited to imagine his next discovery, to interpret his initials—D.M.—as a cipher for truth, memory, and motive, and to explore how his choices influence the balance between survival and the cost of knowing.