Name: David Jonathan Jackson
 Age: 42
 Height: 6'
 Weight: 200 lbs
 Eyes: Gray
 Complexion: Caucasian
 Hair: Blond
 Occupation: Flight Instructor, Retired USAF Lt. Col.
 Marital status: Single
 Children: None
 Political affiliation: Republican

Upon landing, each member was subjected to intense tests, but none more so than DJ. Yet the tests came up negative. Where DJ should have been suffering from the effects, he was in picture perfect health. Stunned and confused, NASA was uncertain as to what was going to happen to DJ. Being afraid of a possibility for future complications, NASA decided to remove DJ from the active pilot roster. He was shuffled to a desk job. There he would remain, never to fly again. However, DJ couldn’t stand to work for NASA and never fly another mission. Rather than that torture, he resigned and retired from the Air Force. NASA provided him with a generous bonus, in addition to his retirement bonus, thereby setting DJ up for life.

Now that he was retired, DJ needed to find direction. It was while visiting the Smithsonian Institute that he hit the next major bump in his life. During a visit to the precious gems exhibit, a supervillain named Blackstar broke into the place and began stealing the gems. Blackstar was extremely aggressive, and stood there throwing around security guards and gem cases alike. DJ, in an effort to protect an elderly couple, felt a large case smash against his back. Strange, but while he felt the impact he felt no pain. Shrugging this off as adrenaline, he took advantage of the situation and turned, striking a very surprised Blackstar. Stunned, the villain was unable to protect himself from the onslaught of the enraged DJ. DJ was stunned when his foe fell before him. He looked down and saw he had grown a good six inches, grew in girth, and had turned gray! Surprised, confused, and just a bit frightened, DJ fled the scene immediately. Minutes later, members of the Hudson Hawks arrived to take Blackstar into custody. With the rumors of a new superhero who fled the scene they decided to keep an eye on this newcomer. DJ went home to think. It took some time, but he finally figured out that he could control his molecular density, thereby increasing his strength, and toughening his body.

Convinced that there was a reason he had these powers, DJ went on a spree of stopping petty crime. A purse snatcher here, an AM/PM Mini-mart robbery there, and others. However, he fought no more paranormals. It was when word reached him that Blackstar had escaped, vowing ‘Revenge upon that punk who sucker-punched me!" Fearing for those around him, and uncertain as to his methods, DJ decided to make a change to his life. He consolidated his affairs, picked up and moved to the West Coast. Once there, he contacted two old Air Force buddies, Jim Maclevoy and John Davidovitch, and decided to open an instructor school. With some of his compensation from NASA, he and the two friends bought three small planes, leased a spot at the airport, and opened up the Gateway to the Sky flight school.

Powers/Tactics:
DJ finds that the proton event left him with the ability to transform his body through molecular manipulation. He can control his density by increasing his mass eight fold indefinitely. He can also increase it more for shorter periods of time. His body is very tough, and very strong. He even has the ability to control his density to the point that he doesn’t allow his additional weight to destroy the ground beneath him. He can also disperse his atoms in order to walk through objects, or let objects pass through him. He tends to attack in increments. He doesn’t like to attack at full power unless the circumstances are extreme. He will try to place himself in a position to look after those weaker than himself, or at the least between the toughest opponents and any innocents. His ability to control his density has left him with two major weaknesses. DJ is extremely susceptible to sonic attacks that vibrate his closely compacted molecules. In addition, he his hurt when anyone uses attacks affecting him on a molecular level.

Appearance:
He strikes everyone he meets a having been in the military, a clean cut, neat, professional individual. He is also often recognized as the one of the Heroes of Mir space station." He dresses in smartly, in nice jeans with button up shirts, or long-sleeved rugbies. He is often attired in Eddie Bauer paraphernalia. He is really into sports, and his working out has resulted in a finely tuned, well-defined body. His hair is a sandy blond, often in a buzz cut, or even flat top. His eyes are a gentle gray. He looks to be about 35, but is actually 42. He is 6’0, weighing 200 lbs.

As Proteus, his body grows to 6’6, and weight varies on level of density increase (usually null with flight). His skin turns gray, with a surface similar to granite, but with the smoothness of marble. His face becomes very chiseled, and his eyes turn dark gray, almost black. His suit is black spandex, with a white atomic symbol upon his chest, with red atoms at each of the extremes. He wears boots gloves with read trim. His suit extends above his head, covering his face in a half mask.

Personality/ Motivation:
DJ is a very easy-going guy, but underneath is a layer of steel from his many years in the military. He has a good work ethic, but believes in having fun. He has a strong regard for life, which he feels in now way contradicts his many years of military service. "I protected people, I didn’t kill people. Deterrence is more important than destruction." He is a Protestant, who goes to church once or twice a month, but nothing extreme. He is very polite, very amiable, and seems like everyone’s favorite guy. He is also very much a ladies' man. While he has had no girl friend for longer than two years, he has always broken up on good terms. All of his ex-girlfriends are still friends, and would date him again should the chance come. He is very generous, just uncertain as to making a commitment. His major flaws is his competitive nature. He loves the thrill of competition, but hates to lose. While this has never been a controlling factor in his life, DJ still feels like this is an immature side of his nature that he is trying to control and get rid of.

Known Haunts

DJ can typically be found at the Gateway to the Sky Flight School, at home with his lab watching "Friends," or out on the town.