Parnell/Hooks

Chicago Born: A native of Chicago's Near North side.

Jazz Saxophonist: Owner of a baritone sax, lover of Charles Mingus, bebop and some R&B.

Mathematician: It's his profession, his doctoral thesis was on Mathematical Analysis.

UC Prospect Professor: Teaches advanced calculus to students at the local university as an assistant professor.

Berkeley Alumnus: Former student at the University of California, Berkeley, class of 1974.

Blue Collar Herbalist: Enjoys greasy food, black coffee, too many cigarettes and a little bit of the doobage on occasion.

Former Naturalist: Originally aspired to become a biologist before

Projects Kid: Raised in the Cabrini-Green projects in the sixties.

Burned Cabal: A trusted friend betrayed his cabal, and he is restarting his life anew.

Socialist: Known to hold support for socialized medicine, collectivism and labor reform.