austin (goes by aj) is a bar harbor native, he'll be 35 in december and he's basically a huge softy. he comes off as kind of arrogant at first just because he's definitely got the whole broody/serious vibe at first glance but once you get to know him, he is actually quite charming. he's pretty sensitive to feelings, cares deeply for others, and ends up becoming a big brother/protective type to anyone that he chooses to bring into his life. he's gone through some heavy shit with his family, losing both of his parents at a young age and basically diving head first into adulthood when he helped his uncles keep his father's business alive, which he now runs.