i'm still putting the tweaks on, but she's probably from the city. both parents were very intelligent and successful in their own right. so, naturally she was pressured to do the same. she has her phd in biology, but instead of traveling the world on research jobs, she chose to take up a teaching position at a university. because she was always so focused on academics, she sort of let her personal life take a hit, but she's all in all loveable, albeit a big nerd. it's a big contrast from bobbi in itself when the shift starts, which means fun times when she realizes she's actually a master spy/bad ass.