Jason Hargrove

Aliases

JJ0kes, Whisper

Age: 26

Lifestyle: Leads a modest, austere nomadic lifestyle, living in a campervan.

Appearance:

• Average build and a style appearance that prioritises function and practicality over trends or fashion.
• Dark brown eyes, slightly inset
• European decent, curly brown hair

Background:

Grew up in Silicon Valley, amidst a culture of innovation and digital exploration. Attended Stanford University but dropped out in his sophomore year, self-taught in the areas of cybersecurity and hacking. Convicted for network intrusions 5 years ago, caught by a team led by Beth during an intrusion into their monitored systems. Agreed to work for the government to avoid jail time, specifically under Beth’s direction. Recently completed 5 years of community service obligations.

Personality:

• Introverted and focused, with a propensity for deep thinking and problem-solving.
• Highly ethical but adheres to his own moral code, especially in regards to cyberspace.
• Known for being observant, often catching details and angles others miss.
• Despite his reserved nature, he shows a deep care for people in his life, hinting at a strong, albeit selective, sense of loyalty and empathy.

Relationships:

• Father: Computer Engineer, likely instilled early interest in technology.
• Mother: High School Mathematics Teacher, potentially influenced his analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Maintains a professional and possibly mentor-mentee relationship with Beth.