criminal minds

1. 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.