Jesse Aaronson

Jesse Aaronson, also known by the codename Bedlam, is a Class 3 American mutant.

Biography
Orphaned at a young age after his brother used his mutant power to drive their father insane while driving, causing him to lose control of the family car. Jesse Aaronson was placed in foster care. Separated from his brother, Jesse became emotionally unstable and was committed to a psychiatric institution after seeing several therapists. It was in the institution where his mutant powers manifested. Jesse's doctor, seeing his condition as a means to getting a book published, began subjecting Jesse to a series of cruel tests. Jesse was rescued by the Mutant Underground Support Engine (M.U.S.E.) and trained as an agent.

Appearance

 * Height: 6'0"
 * Weight: 195 lbs
 * Eyes: Brown
 * Hair: Black
 * Skin: Black

Personality
Bedlam is a noble man who is haunted by his family ties and personal history. He suffers mentally, although he tries his best to avoid his past and his brother.

Relationships

 * Kyle Aaronson (father) †
 * Nina Aaronson (mother) †
 * Christopher Aaronson (brother)

Powers
Electrical Disruption: Bedlam can generate a bioelectric field that disrupts mechanical and electrical systems. After intense training with Pete Wisdom, Bedlam became able to affect machinery from a distance rather than by touch. Bedlam can also directly affect the electrochemical responses of a living brain to induce certain states, such as pain or sleep; generate electromagnetic pulses; and track others by their unique bioelectromagnetic signatures. Familial Power Immunity: Bedlam is unaffected by the power of his brother, King Bedlam.

Abilities

 * Hand-to-Hand Combat: Bedlam has black belt level skill in karate.

Weaknesses
Mental Illness: In the past, Bedlam has suffered from extreme mental instability ever since the death of his parents. He has been institutionalized for his emotional instability, although he was subjected to torturous experiments which only furthered his instability.