This section is designed to familiarize you with the central core of the Checkwolf universe: the members of Checkwolf. This is important because Checkwolf consists of thirteen individuals and getting even their names straight can be a challenge.

This introductory section contains a brief bio and description of each of the Checkwolf members.  There are no spoilers, so the information here can be read by anybody, even if you haven’t read any of the stories yet, as none of the occurrences in the stories are reported on here.

Sean Matts
Age: 28
Ht: 6’ 0”
Wt: 185
Hair: light brown
Eyes: brown

Sean is the leader of Checkwolf. More than that, though, he is the soul and the driving force of the organization; Sean is the reason that Checkwolf exists and functions as it does. Sean spent some time in New York City a couple of years before the start of the series. Upon his return, he exhibited different characteristics than the rest of the group remembered. What he did while in New York remains a mystery, though, as he never talks about the experience, exhibiting a quiet, determined demeanor at almost all times.

Ryan Spencer
Age: 25
Ht: 6’ 3”
Wt: 220
Hair: blond
Eyes: blue

Ryan is second-in-command of Checkwolf. Despite the fact that several of the members are older than he is, Ryan has traditionally held the place of second. Ever since Checkwolf’s second incarnation began, the spot has been more than tradition; he has earned his position as Sean’s righthand man. Sean has long exerted a strong influence on Ryan’s attitude, a fact that has become more obvious since Sean’s return, as Ryan has imitated Sean’s quiet demeanor to a large extent.

 
Tyler Spencer
Age: 22
Ht: 5’ 11”
Wt: 165
Hair: light brown
Eyes: brown

Tyler is technically third-in-command of Checkwolf, though that title has little meaning. It is interesting to note that he exhibits leadership qualities; members four years older than he is routinely defer to his judgment when Sean and Ryan aren’t around. In many ways Tyler is the reverse of his brother, Ryan, and Tyler’s nature is such that a label is difficult to pin on him; at times he can be quiet and grim, much of the rest of the time, it appears that he doesn’t have a care in the world. Tyler is one of the youngest Checkwolf members.

Jay Wayne
Age: 26
Ht: 6’ 1”
Wt: 175
Hair: dark blond
Eyes: blue

Jay is considered to be the highest-ranking member outside of the command structure triumvirate of Sean, Ryan, and Tyler, solely by virtue of his location at the inception of the group. Jay is regarded as the most intelligent of the group, a fact he backs up with the degrees he has received. He is also something of a constant jokester, never taking anything seriously. As such, he is rarely separate from Ruben.

 
Clayton Lee
Age: 26
Ht: 5’ 9”
Wt: 175
Hair: black, curly
Eyes: brown

Clayton is Ryan’s lieutenant in Checkwolf, part of the branch known as the Knights. Most of the time, what Clayton is thinking is all but inscrutable as he is very difficult to read. He’ll chuckle at amusing things, but rarely joke himself; he’ll be a part of conversations, but contribute infrequently.

 
Ruben Dicéron
Age: 26
Ht: 5’ 8”
Wt: 165
Hair: dark brown
Eyes: brown

Ruben is the only Hispanic in the group, a native-born Mexican whose family immigrated to America when he was only six. Upon moving next door to the Waynes, Ruben and Jay hit it off instantly, becoming fast friends. Twenty years later, they remain practically inseparable. Ruben’s wit is, if anything, even sharper and more pronounced than Jay’s. Like Jay, though, behind it is a tremendous intelligence, a close second only to his friend’s (though he’ll tell you it’s the other way around.)

 
James Washburn
Age: 23
Ht: 5’ 9”
Wt: 160
Hair: brown
Eyes: brown

A person who would meet James on the street might mistake him for a thug, which suits his choice of work well. Next to Sean and Ryan, James is the member most devoted to the Checkwolf cause. Having already lived through a life more filled than someone twice his age, James wants to help people in ways that he never had been. James very much fits the description of someone who has pulled himself up by his bootstraps, with half of his family dead by violent means and the other half in jail, a fact that contributes to his dark, hardened look on life.

 
Wil Huggins
Age: 26
Ht: 5’ 10”
Wt: 180
Hair: brown
Eyes: dark brown

Wil fits in well with Jay and Ruben to a certain extent, though his sense of humor has a different flavor to it. Wil would find it very amusing, in fact, were he ever to come to the realization that somebody who jokes around as often as he does is also considered an expert in military science, specifially, explosives.

 
Jesse Ince
Age: 26
Ht: 6’ 0”
Wt: 170
Hair: blond
Eyes: green

In many ways, Jesse is perceived as the third wheel to the duo that is Jay and Ruben; a crackup, but not to the same extent; intelligent, but again, not to the same extent. Of course, he also isn’t as inclined to be in a clique as much as the other two Bishops and as such, isn’t quite so separated from the rest of the team.

 
Brian Michaels
Age: 25
Ht: 6’ 2”
Wt: 180
Hair: blond
Eyes: hazel

The word to most accurately describe Brian is probably “laidback.” Brian takes literally everything in stride, walking through life in much the same way as he walks down the street, a slow, unconcerned, easygoing ambling. Brian and Scott have been best friends since childhood.

 
Karl Dexter
Age: 23
Ht: 5’ 8”
Wt: 155
Hair: black
Eyes: dark brown

Karl is the only African-American in Checkwolf, mainly due to the fact that there were very few minorities living in the area of Kewanee that gave rise to the organization. A classmate of Tyler, James, and Brent, Karl is also one of the Rooks, a position which suits his adventure-seeking nature just fine.

 
Scott Spencer
Age: 25
Ht: 6’ 5”
Wt: 250
Hair: dark blond
Eyes: blue

With his easygoing personality, Scott has always gotten along with Brian; his personality also helps to offset the nervousness induced by his size. Scott is definitely perceived as the brute of Checkwolf, though, like his cousin Ryan, he really is nothing of the sort.

 
Brent Spencer
Age: 22
Ht: 5’ 11”
Wt: 165
Hair: brown
Eyes: light brown
Distinguishing marks: ponytail

As the youngest current member of Checkwolf (by merely a week), Brent seems to feel the need to live up to being the “rebellious” one, though he always comes prepared to Checkwolf, ever on the lookout for an exciting time. Brent’s prime reason for being a member is to have fun, though, like everyone else, he looks up to and is driven by Sean.