Character Name: Jeff Hurley Primary JAO: TRES Corps Rank: Ensign Position/Responsibilities: Investigations, Cover-ups, Escorts and Detainments, Skull-bashing Secondary JAO: Jihad Praxeum Venificus Rank: 6th Rectangle Position/Responsibilities: Researching and preparing to teach the Aiki system of psi/magic. Appearance: Caucasian male, 21 yrs. old. Taller than average, Slightly overweight, but well proportioned and strong. Shoulder length dark brown hair that falls in ringlets, but usually drawn back, Hazel eyes, usually covered by reinforced spectacles. Always wears full TRES uniform, except for undercover work. Literally doesn't own any other clothes. Personality: In life: Patient, observant, polite, service-oriented, formal. In battle: Precise, vicious, and unrepentant. Wields both empty hand and staff as natural outgrowth of a prime destructive force deep within. When brainstorming: Will propose anything that comes to mind, literally, but doesn't mind one bit to have an idea edited or rejected. Abilities: Jeff is a 5th Level Aiki Warrior, the lowest level of the 12 levels at which the Aiki has aquired abilities strong and varied enough to be considered fit for combat duty. His level was aquired by studying notes give to him by another Aiki, a one-month sojurn to meditate, and time spent on the run using only his abilities to survive. Ability list below: Stores mana from the Universe within his own pattern for later use. Reflexes and acrobatics are incredible, using foreknowledge of events. Short-range clairvoyance. Can move small items with telekinesis. Can "fuzz up" others short range memories. Excellent in hand to hand combat, using something that can only be described as a sadistic form of Aikido, although he can hold back if needed. Carries wherever possible a five-foot long staff, which he refers to as his "Big Wooden Stick", which seems to be nearly unbreakable when he's using to deal impressive amounts of damage on enemies and obstacles. Has been known to block thrown objects, but not bullets. Disadvantages: Aiki abilities can't be used with battle armor, and slowed down even by light armor. Must meditate to regain mana. Weapons bonuses limited to his specific staff. Has no healing and/or damage prevention ability. Lousy shot. Can never learn any Magic, Psionics, or Combat system other than Aiki. Equipment: Strict minimalist. Will usually be seen with Linker, BWS, and a book. Affiliated Characters: A.) The Wild Bunch: his former Certification Team, and their primary instructor. First featured in "Band of Brothers." Story Usage: Should you wish to use this character in a story, likely roles are: 1.) Jihaddi Financial Investigator: Jeff will often serve as a set of eyes and ears as for Chi Squadron's intelligence, relying on his college experience to understand his information. When doing so he will focus on keeping cover, getting info, avoiding conflict, and "fuzzing" away as much as possible. 2.) mib: his "fuzzing" ability and minimalist equipment needs make him a natural to get in, destroy the evidence, and get back out. Usually. 3.) "Custodian": Jeff's staff usage, 6th senses, and wristlock-based combat skills lead to assignments involving "escorting" people to and from locations, sometimes even when they don't want to go. 4.) Front-liner: Jeff is always itching for a chance to cut down on the size of the enemy army. While a fan of despongification wherever possible, has no qualms responding to aggression with more aggression. Jeff favors keeping his staff in his right hand behind him in a back-ready stance, freeing up his left hand for hand-to-hand techniques.