Verity James

Subject #8-A came to the attention of the world some 18 years ago when the Institute broke a bombshell story of certain corps engaged in off-the-books sales of discard clones. Plastering the scandalous story everywhere they could– with a heavy focus on the rescue, recovery and rehabilitation of the subjects parceled out to private buyers– allowed the Institute to begin to push for much of the legislation which protects clones to this day.

She and those like her were some of the first thawed, and many of their records were destroyed in the attempted cover-up. It was recognized quickly that Subject #8-A was a potent telepath. The Institute was able to provide the structure and training she needed. They fed, clothed, and educated her. When given the opportunity to choose her own name, she took as surname the last name of the teacher who’d helped to bring stability to her mind.

For her first name, she chose Verity.

Verity has worn a number of hats since completing her training and officially joining the ranks of the Institute’s employees. She’s publicly acted as counselor, teacher, lobbyist and advocate, using her abilities when and where they can do the most good for the Institute’s mission. Given some of the circles she must navigate, she’s developed a reputation as an aloof and formidable woman, as so often happens with visible and intimidating women of authority– she is the ice queen, the iron lady, and less kind descriptions too.

Verity doesn’t mind these labels. Sometimes reputation alone is enough to get the ball rolling, and the less she has to sift through other people’s minds, the better.