Jack Armstrong (JAK ARM-strong)

The All-American

Jack Thomas Armstrong

Born into a middle-class family in Evanston, Illinois, Jack Thomas Armstrong embodied the American ideal of the early 20th century: smart, strong, clean-cut, and endlessly optimistic. Excelling in academics and athletics, he earned national acclaim through his high school and college years as a standout scholar-athlete and amateur explorer. His exploits were dramatized on radio waves across the nation, giving him a reputation as the all-around hero of his generation. Behind the sanitized broadcasts, however, was a young man wrestling with what it meant to be “all-American” in a world shifting under his feet. As he traveled with friends Betty Fairfield and Billy Fairfield, he encountered global inequities, colonial tensions, and morally ambiguous situations. These experiences deepened Jack’s worldview, pulling him away from mere adventure and toward responsible action. By his early twenties, Jack had rejected the hero-for-hire model popularized in the media. Instead, he aligned himself with causes that supported education, international cooperation, and cultural preservation. This pivot in ideology caught the attention of League recruiters who saw beneath the publicity—and recognized the man underneath.

League Member Note
Dates Active in League: 1933-1945
Jack joined the League in 1933 after breaking up a trafficking ring that had been using archaeological digs as cover. Though initially seen as "the mascot" due to his idealistic reputation, he quickly proved himself a fearless operative with exceptional leadership instincts and a high tolerance for physical and metaphysical adversity. He became the League’s point man for operations involving diplomatic cover, athletic infiltration (especially in fascist states), and morale reinforcement. Jack was often partnered with more jaded members, serving as the team’s ethical compass and public face. He was also a capable linguist, having learned multiple languages during his earlier travels, and served as a cultural interpreter in post-colonial zones. Jack left the League in 1945 after a particularly harrowing operation in occupied Europe, where he suffered long-term injuries. He transitioned into civilian life as an educator and public advocate, helping to reframe American ideals in a postwar world. To the public, he remained a quiet legend—never confirming or denying his League past.
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Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Robust and athletic into his later years. Maintained a swimmer’s build with broad shoulders and strong legs. Often jogged or climbed for leisure well into middle age.

Facial Features

Classic midwestern handsomeness—square jaw, even teeth, bright smile. A scar beneath his chin (from a childhood boating accident) was one of the few imperfections on an otherwise pristine face.

Special abilities

Exceptional physical condition, sharp reflexes, photographic memory for terrain and environments. His greatest gift, though, was charisma—Jack could rally anyone, anywhere, under any conditions.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Raised in a family that prized service, Jack had a brother in the military and a mother who worked in Chicago’s early social welfare movements. These influences shaped his early interest in heroism as a civic duty rather than a spotlight.

Sexuality

Heteroromantic but possibly bisexual; close relationships with both male and female companions, though discreet given era

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Jack believed deeply in the good that could be done when people worked together, across nations and creeds. He saw the League not as an elite club, but as an opportunity to *serve where others couldn’t*.

Likes & Dislikes

Loved: Baseball, campfire stories, team problem-solving, and languages.
Disliked: Cowardice, unnecessary secrecy, and people who dismissed ideals as naiveté.

Virtues & Personality perks

Courageous, big-hearted, and loyal. Jack could take command in a heartbeat and keep his team alive through sheer force of will and morale.

Vices & Personality flaws

Could be overly trusting or slow to spot manipulation. His belief in "the best in people" sometimes blinded him to real dangers. Tended to bottle emotions.

Representation & Legacy

Seen as the bridge between American idealism and postwar realism. Jack is remembered in League records as “The Lightkeeper”—the one who reminded them all *why* they fought.

Social

Social Aptitude

Exceptionally high. Able to read a room, inspire trust, and defuse tension with humor and storytelling. Naturally at home in both war rooms and village huts.

Speech

Earnest and direct, peppered with colloquialisms. Had a storyteller’s rhythm—sometimes overly fond of analogies.

Species

Duine

Realm

The Mortal Realm

Date of Birth

April 6, 1910

Date of Death

January 19, 1978

Life

1910 CE 1978 CE 68 years old

Circumstances of Death

Died of natural causes (complications from old sports injuries). Retired educator and civic leader.

Birthplace

Evanston, Illinois, USA

Place of Death

Denver, Colorado, USA

Children

Sex

Male

Sexuality

Bisexual

Eyes

Steel gray

Hair

Dark Brown

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Fair with a bronze undertone from years outdoors

Height

6'1"

Weight

190 lbs

Quotes & Catchphrases

That’s a job for Jack Armstrong!

Aligned Organization

The League

Character Prototype

Leo
Charismatic, loyal, prideful.