Jefferson Andrew Kerwin Jr is actually the son of Dorilys "Cleindori" Aillard and Lewis-Arnad Lanart-Alton from the "Forbidden Tower". Due to the death of his parents he was thought to be the son of Terran Jefferson Andrew Kerwin since he was placed in the Spaceman's Orphanage under that name. His true given name is Damon Aillard-Alton (The Bloody Sun ). Jeff is discribed as being tall with red hair and grey eyes. When he was first tested at Arilinn he was said to possess the Ridenow Gift in full measure and some psychokinetic ability.