Jessie Baker

From a young age, Jessie Baker was better acquainted with books than with people. People confused her and set off her anxiety, but books were all about facts and evidence; no body language to misread, no missed cues, no laughing behind her back, no irrational emotional reactions, no lies. What she understood clearly of the human condition, however, was desire. She understood what people wanted and what they’d do to get it. It was a simple math problem, and those were easy enough. That was cause and effect, and it helped her navigate relationships with her family and the friends she made. It was ultimately the reason she loved political science and politics so much… What was the desire and what would someone do to get it? Sometimes people didn't know themselves, but Jesse invariably did. Her insight helped Baker find a place in AEGIS despite her poor communication skills and general disregard for hierarchy and protocol. Her rocky career was due to end after she penned a scathing report on her superior's incompetence and nepotism, when Chief Administrator Bonham took personal interest in her skill set. Jessie joined Red Group as its first member, but Bonham refused to make her cell lead—not until she learned how to lead people and not abuse them. It stung a bit, but she appreciated his candor and his willingness to recruit from outside the agency. She still personally thinks of herself as the group’s leader—she does, after all, see the leads that take them into any given mission—but no one else in Red Group agrees with her self-assessment.

Physical Description

Specialized Equipment

As a member of Red Group, Jessie’s specialty lies in understanding criminal organizations, psychology, and the distribution of resources. She is a keen-eyed investigator and retains knowledge with ease, as well as a qualified AEGIS field agent with some basic understanding of vehicle combat, first aid, and firearms. More than anything, though, it is Baker’s almost superhuman ability to suss out intentions that placed her in her position. She can determine what schemes criminals are putting together by reviewing news reports and forensic evidence.

Wealth & Financial state

Baker’s understanding of assets and resources has also provided an unexpected benefit: she knows how to find whatever the team needs in terms of hideouts and vehicles on short notice.