Jarod, the genius who can become anyone he wants to be.  Jarod was taken by the Centre as a child and trained to be a "pretender."  He was denied contact with his family and used for Centre research, which has contributed to questionable acts.  Now, Jarod is free and in search of his family.  Unfortunately, the Centre wants him back and will stop at nothing to capture him.  Jarod has been able to track down members of his family, only to lose them again.  His mother is presently on the run.  His brother Kyle was killed by Mr. Lyle, a Centre employee and Miss Parker's twin.  Major Charles, Jarod's father, recently helped his son rescue daughter Emily, who is recuperating from a murder attempt (all fingers point to Lyle). There is a Jarod child clone somewhere, who was rescued and hidden by Major Charles. And we have learnt of a new possible half-brother, the child of Catherine Parker.  Just imagine how complicated family reunions would be if Jarod were to track them all down! We, of course, don't really know if Jarod's parents are his biological ones. The character of Jarod is played by Michael T. Weiss.
 
 
 

Miss Parker, Jarod's former childhood friend.  Miss Parker is the daughter of the former Centre Director.  She has mixed feelings about her role in the institution, yet has chosen to track down Jarod.  When the search began, Miss Parker was promised her freedom for Jarod's.  That deal, however, might no longer be valid since her father is no longer the Director.  Miss Parker's mother, Catherine, died when she was young.  Soon after his escape, Jarod informed Miss Parker that Catherine was murdered by someone at the Centre (this has become an even more complicated question after the season four finale).  Since then, Miss Parker has made it her personal crusade to find out the truth.  Her relationship to Jarod is complicated, alternating between friendship, resentment, envy, love, hate.  Miss Parker is also a pretender, but she wasn't trained and her skills are unexplored.  There is also a question as to who is Miss Parker's real father.  Miss Parker is played by Andrea Parker.
 

Sydney, Jarod's former mentor and trainer at the Centre.  Sydney is the only parental figure Jarod had as a child.  Although they are both fond of each other, Sydney has chosen to remain working for the Centre and aid in Jarod's capture.  During the second World War, Sydney and his deceased twin brother Jacob were prisoners in a German concentration camp.  Later both brothers came to work for the Centre.  Recently, thanks to Jarod, Sydney learnt that he had fathered a son with a former co-worker, Michele.  His son, Nicolas, has recently entered Sydney's life.  Sydney is also very fond of Miss Parker, who is like a daughter to him.  Sydney is played by Patrick Bauchau.
 
 

Broots, a technology expert.  Broots is perhaps the most normal of all the characters.  He doesn't have a long history with the Centre and has a life outside it.  He is the father of a young girl, Debbie.  Broots always tries to do the right thing, but his job prevents him from it.  He is usually mistreated by his employees, but quite indespensable in their search for Jarod. Broots has a crush on Miss Parker and recently told her how he feels, unfortunately his affection is not returned.  At times, just like his two co-workers, Broots has aided Jarod.  The character of Broots is played by Jon Gries.
 
 

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