JJ is someone who doesn't hesitate to get violent and hurt others, his threats often become true. JJ is also the one that the Pogues are usually worried about when they get into trouble, because all of them know that he might get them into even more trouble by his dangerous actions. His loyalty is shown when he took the fault for Pope even though he knew that his dad would hit him again for this. JJ likes to cover up his emotions and pain with humor. He might be like this because he doesn't know any different from home. He gets into fights a lot and his first solution is usually to fight others. The first plan JJ comes up with is usually something that includes violence, like killing other people or threatening them. JJ also seems to have anger issues, as he often has violent outbursts for seemingly no reason. When he wants something, there is not a lot that can stop him from getting it. He gets himself and others in trouble a lot. He is also not very good with emotions and comforting others, but he is loyal to his friends and would do anything for them. He always speaks his mind, even if it is hurtful. He tends to be irresponsible and doesn't think about the consequences of his actions. JJ is usually the life of the party and a trouble-maker.

He is John B's oldest friend, having been friends with him since the third grade. His father often has frequent violent outbursts which has led to JJ's own struggles with violent behavior. His mother never appears in Season 1 but his father does mention that she left, blaming JJ for it. He also physically and mentally abuses JJ. He can't hold down a legitimate job and it is insinuated that he is part of nefarious deals around the OBX.

His father is an alcoholic and a drug addict - We see him leaving Barry's place before we know that he's JJ's father.

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