August 1, 3068 began like any other day for Jari Haglund. He was just getting off his regular shift as an ambulance paramedic in the city of Nuevo Roma on Tomans when a three-way clash between unidentified raiders, Jade Falcons, and the defending garrison (an outfit by the ridiculous name of “Flaming Devil Monkeys”) erupted not three blocks from his bus stop.

When one of the mercenary mechs fell to the ground in the middle of the intersection, most of the other civilians started running in all directions. Instead of joining them, Haglund’s instincts took over. Ignoring the shells and lasers flying around him, he rushed over to the fallen mech and pulled the unconscious pilot from the wreckage. He then dragged the pilot (a rather fat man with the nickname “Meatball”) to the safety of an alleyway where he applied first aid.

Meatball survived the fight, as did the Monkeys. Impressed by Haglund’s actions, Commander Bane offered him a position with the monkeys as a paramedic. The salary Bane offered was nearly quadruple his existing salary, and so Haglund accepted.

Despite this tough guy appearance, Haglund is really a gentle bear. Although he has now thoroughly trained with personal weapons, he still deplores violence and sees the role of his squad as the preservation of life.