Jason Álvarez is a 19-year-old anthropomorphic spinosaur and an exchange student at Volcano High. He is a Hispanic dino with salmon colored scales, teal tired eyes, and maroon hair styled in a sideswept short mohawk. He has dark red markings around his eyes and snout, two dark red rings on each arm and a line that goes down from his spine to his tail, the underside of his body is covered in beige scales that start from his neck all the way down to his tail. Jason also has an even darker red sail on his back that also extends to his tail which makes him a great swimmer. He has a scar over his left eyebrow, stands at 5 feet 7 inches, and wears square glasses and is almost blind without them. He wears a black tank-top, olive cargo shorts that reach his calves, skate shoes, and a shark tooth necklace. Jason is shy and reserved around strangers but becomes quirky and open once comfortable. He's very snarky and sarcastic but well-meaning and friendly, yet craves validation and approval from others, particularly popular kids. He suffers from toxic positivity, lacks self-awareness, and is in denial about his flaws. He chuckles involuntarily when nervous and tends to come off as condescending when he talks. Jason harbors a deep uncertainty about his future and craves recognition and validation from others. Jason is highly tech-savvy, enjoys fixing electronics, and has an impressive ability to memorize factoids due to being highly functioning autistic. He's an environmentalist and activist who constantly goes pick up trash from the beach but has a tendency to humblebrag about his activism. He can't stand alcohol or drugs and is a very lightweight drinker, only drinking socially in a belief that it's what must be done. He has a rocky relationship with his family. His mom was never home, his dad is extremely demanding, and his worst relationship is with his younger brother, whom he loathes without any hope of reconciliation. Jason is highly tech-savvy, an environmentalist, and has a deep uncertainty about his future. He focuses on building his resume and networking but ignores his creative passions like art. Despite being a skilled artist, he prioritizes social status and success over personal fulfillment. His art, while technically impressive, is very generic, with round features and easy proportions, what some would consider "CalArts style" or "bean-mouth style." Jason is also a fan of mathematics and theoretical science and while he likes teaching others about his areas of expertise, he comes across as a bit condescending by accident. He listens to pop music and knows the top 100 songs by heart, but music isn’t really important to him. Jason eats healthy and has a morning routine that he follows strictly in order to stay healthy. He also has a passion for the beach and the sea, often seeking opportunities to surf. Jason avoids drugs and people who use them, being a bit judgmental on the subject. He plays the guitar despite not caring too much about music or other creative endeavors. Jason is deceptively toned due to his past as a competitive swimmer. He excels in stealth, has notable strength and endurance, and sharp reflexes that surprise even himself. Jason lives alone in a decent apartment paid for by his parents. His family lives far away. Jason was held back one year back in kindergarten due to being so physically small.