Name Inman is a fictional character in the novel "Cold Mountain" by Charles Frazier. He is a Confederate soldier who deserts the army during the Civil War and embarks on a perilous journey home to Cold Mountain, North Carolina. Inman is a quiet and introspective man, haunted by the atrocities of war and seeking redemption for his past sins. Throughout his journey, he encounters various challenges and faces moral dilemmas that test his resolve. Inman's character is complex, grappling with themes of love, loss, and the struggle for inner peace amidst chaos and turmoil.