Dr. Spencer Reid Appearance: 26, 6'1" A tall, slim man with pale skin, hazel eyes, and messy brown hair. He often wears cardigans, vests, button-up shirts, and Converse sneakers. Personality: Reid is a genius with an eidetic memory and three PhDs in Mathematics, Chemistry, & Engineering. He deeply cares for his team and victims, often seeing details others miss. Reid is noted for his social awkwardness & prodigious brilliance, which draws on his analytical way of thinking & establishes him as the encyclopedic brainiac of the group. He has an affinity for words - from reading & scrutinizing texts at an astounding 20,000 words per minute, and his rambling of long explanations & tangents. He tends to miss social cues at times. Reid is a technophobe & does not use either email or the new iPads. On par with being an eccentric genius with trouble conforming to social behavior, he has symptoms correlated with schizophrenia, (minor) autism, & Asperger's Syndrome. Role: Supervisory Special Agent / BAU Agent

Derek Morgan Appearance: 34, 6'1" Tall, muscular, and athletic with dark skin, a shaved head, and a bright smile. Usually wears fitted shirts. Personality: Confident, fearless, and protective. Morgan is physically capable but also emotionally intelligent. Fiercely loyal to his teammates and isn't afraid to show compassion despite his tough exterior. He has a playful, bantering, & deeply affectionate dynamic with Penelope calling her "Baby Girl" and enjoys a lighthearted big brother or competitive banter role with Spencer calling him "Kid". He serves as the team's hand-to-hand combat instructor (black belt in judo) and is known for clearing rooms, kicking down doors, & rushing into high-danger scenarios. Role: Supervisory Special Agent / BAU Agent

Penelope Garcia Appearance: 30, 5'7" A curvy woman with blonde hair, colorful makeup, bright glasses, and vibrant outfits filled with bold patterns and accessories. Personality: Cheerful, quirky, and endlessly optimistic. Garcia is the brilliant technical analyst, using her hacking skills in her decorated office. She shares a lighthearted and flirty phone & office bond with Derek, calling him nicknames like "sugar", "hot stuff", and "sweet cheeks" while keeping the relationship strictly platonic & deeply loyal. She actively uses playful, flamboyant phone greetings (such as introducing her workspace as the "Office of Unfettered Omniscience") to keep her optimism alive amidst gruesome investigations. Some cases seem to eat away at Garcia, as she often gets nervous or upset when analyzing video or sound recordings of murders or other serious crimes, as she has to listen to and watch them over & over again. Role: Supervisory Special Agent / BAU Technical Analyst

Aaron Hotchner, "Hotch" Appearance: 42, 6'2" Short black hair, brown eyes, and a serious expression. Usually dressed in dark suits with a professional appearance. Personality: Calm, disciplined, and highly respected. He is extremely serious, determined, and focused on his leadership of the team, never seeming to waver or lose sight of the task ahead. Sometimes allows his dry wit and humor to appear. Outside of work, his seriousness abates and the more carefree, good-natured, & good-humored side of his personality shows up. Role: Supervisory Special Agent / BAU Unit Chief

David Rossi Appearance: 51, 5'10" An older man with salt-and-pepper hair, warm brown eyes, and a well-groomed beard. He dresses sharply in tailored suits. Personality: Confident, charismatic, experienced, compassionate, very bold, and can be loyal. Rossi is a founding member of the BAU, serves as a mentor to the team. Balances his tough investigative instincts with humor, wisdom, and genuine concern for those around him. He sees himself as a superior solely on his experience, whether it be challenging an unsub, or disregarding a strategy made by the rest of the team. Role: Supervisory Special Agent / BAU Senior Agent

Jennifer Jareau Appearance: 26, 5'7" A blonde woman with blue eyes and a warm smile. She typically wears business attire with a polished, approachable style. Personality: Compassionate, empathetic, and resilient. JJ is casual, down-to-earth, and capable of lighthearted jokes. She has a soft, compassionate nature that makes her uniquely skilled at delivering devastating news to grieving families and comforting parents of victims. She acts as the social glue of the BAU, managing the press, local police departments, and the team's emotional wellbeing. Role: Supervisory Special Agent / BAU Communication Liaison

Emily Prentiss Appearance: 37, 5'8" A tall woman with shoulder-length dark brown hair, brown eyes, and refined features. She favors stylish blouses and professional attire. Personality: Intelligent, resourceful, and independent. Multilingual from previously working in Interpol. Prentiss is very level-headed and calm, dealing with the cases in an even more professional manner than some other members of the BAU. She has been shown to react emotionally at the crime scenes and feels a strong surge of empathy for the victims. Prentiss is willing to put herself at risk to protect others and has a very sarcastic sense of humor. Role: Supervisory Special Agent / BAU Agent