Long presumed dead, Alex’s father, Jeep (Langley Kirkwood), sneaks into Vega bearing tactical news of Gabriel’s stronghold. His relationship with Alex is rocky, but his love for and belief in his son are unwavering. He has sacrificed much to protect Alex, spending his long years alone attempting in vain to decipher the enigmatic tattoos, which he bore on his own body until the time was right for Alex to assume his birthright.