Jack MacQueen Pilot "Okay, let's gets this mother out of here while our asses are still attached." Gender: Male Age: 37 Height: 6'2" Weight: 185 lbs Hair: Black Eyes: Blue Physical Description: Jack is a man who seems to be comfortable in his own skin. He has a well-toned physique with defined but not bulging muscles. His posture is typically erect (not stiff) and his walk has a definite swagger to it. Women seem to find him appealing even though he doesnt go out of his way to attract them; its something about the sparkle in his eyes and the easy, crooked smile he wears most of the time. He keeps mostly-dark hair in a utilitarian crew-cut. A sprinkling of gray can be seen at the temples, but as with the fine lines at the corners of his eyes, it simply adds to his appeal. Even if he shaves in the morning, he has stubble bymid-afternoon. Like his personality, Jacks clothing tends to be practical and easy -- boots, cargo pants, loose shirts and jackets -- but one can easily imagine him in a military uniform. His long-sleeved shirts and jackets conceal significant fire scarring on his left side that extends from mid-neck down across his shoulder and onto both his chest and back. While it is unattractive, it does not seem to affect his mobility. Personality/Roleplaying Tips: * All business when in the pilot's seat. Doesn't like "back-seat piloting" unless it comes from someone with as much or more experience as him. * Very social off the job. Loves a good meal, a stiff drink, and a spirited game of chance. * Has a sarcastic sense of humor that can be quite biting when he's irritated or annoyed; luckily, that's not all too often. His language can be a bit peppery, though he prefers an elegant insult to a crude one. * Confident and internally motivated; doesn't seem to need much praise from superiors. * Doesn't volunteer information about himself, yet doesn't hide from direct questions, either. * Loyal to those who are loyal to him; will put himself out for others who have his trust. Honors his commitments and contracts. * Will admit when he doesn't know something and will not hold back when he does. * Likes to read when he can't sleep; occasionally has bouts of insomnia. He has a preference for poetry.  Private Motivations (not known by most characters): * Jack is afraid of fire, and frequently has fire-related nightmares. It is the one thing he keeps absolutely to himself, and is one of the reasons he tends to shy away from serious relationships. Skills/Abilities: * Jack is a superb, Alliance-trained pilot. He is qualified in a number of spacecraft/aircraft and is not too shabby with ground vehicles, either. * Jack met the minimum qualifications for weapons skills required of Alliance military pilots, but he prefers a shotgun or other weapons that don't require much aim and/or finesse. * Jack has some knowledge of starship engineering and mechanics, mostly the kind that would let a person make quick-and-dirty repairs to get to a port. He's also a passable navigator, if needed. * Since he was raised on a farm, Jack knows about planting, animals and other agricultural matters. * Jack has a natural gift for mathematics.