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11. Aaron Hotchner
Role: Unit Chief of the BAU (Behavioral Analysis Unit)
Personality: Calm, disciplined, and highly dedicated. Hotch is a natural leader, often balancing emotional detachment with empathy for victims.
2. David Rossi
Role: Senior SSA, Gideon’s replacement
Personality: Confident, experienced, and somewhat brash, Rossi is a BAU legend who comes out of retirement.
3. Derek Morgan
Role: Supervisory Special Agent
Personality: Charismatic and action-oriented, Morgan is often the muscle of the team but also emotionally intelligent.
4. Dr. Spencer Reid
Role: Supervisory Special Agent / Genius Profiler
Personality: Brilliant but socially awkward, with an IQ of 187 and an eidetic memory.
5. Jennifer "JJ" Jareau
Role: BAU Communications Liaison
Personality: Empathetic and poised, JJ handles media, local police coordination, and family relations.
6. Penelope Garcia
Role: Technical Analyst
Personality: Quirky, vibrant, and deeply compassionate. Garcia is the team’s tech expert and emotional anchor.
Notable Trait: Maintains a flirty friendship with Morgan and provides vital digital support from BAU headquarters.
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