Character Name: Layne Thomas Staley
Playby: Kiefer Sutherland
Age: 55
Height: 5 ft 8 inches
Weight: 170 Lbs
Eyes: Green
Hair: Blonde
Build: Average
Gender: Male
Distinctive Characteristic:
Habitual cigarette smoking (30 a day since he was 15). Always carrying two dice, a deck of cards and a coin.
Personal History:
Son of James and Courtney Staley. A casual drinker by the age of 14, he soon developed a tolerance for alcohol usually reserved for dock workers. His abuse of alcohol and tendency to get into a fight often got him in trouble with the law. After one pub room brawl landed him in court (again) he was give the choice of prison or the marines. He enlisted.
Fortunately for Layne, he was well cut out to be a marine. While he is extremely competent with weaponry, he is no marksman sharpshooter, tending to opt for power and lots of ammo. He may grunt and grumble in his usual fashion about his orders, he never fails to get the job done.
In addition to his drinking and smoking, Layne is a gambler, frequently engaging in games with whomever is serving as his comrades at the time, more often than not using his winnings to fuel is other addictions.
Academic History:
High School drop out
Service History:
Marine (Defender Ares)
Marine XO (Battlestar Atlantia)
Goals and Ambitions:
To not die from his lung cancer
