Jason grew up in a solidly dysfunctional family in a solidly awful place and dreamt of escaping both. He did and spent his twenties roaming the world, speaking his mind and spending his money. As a result, he learned languages, had adventures, and came back with few friends and very little money, and has spent the remainder of his time on this Earth repenting for all the fun he had by becoming a history professor. He's occasionally (and often accidentally) insightful, frequently witty, and still a little feral.