J. T. Patten has worked in counterterrorism intelligence support of national defense and policy. He has a degree in foreign language, a master's in strategic intelligence, and graduate studies in counter terrorism from the University of St. Andrews.
Eric Smies grew up in the windy city of Chicago but now calls Los Angeles home. A classically trained actor and singer with a BFA in professional theater, he has performed in shows from Hamlet to Guys and Dolls throughout the US. He has also narrated and produced over twenty audiobooks in various genres.