Overall, I enjoy the backstory. Does a good job of setting up the character.
I do think that “Except for the situation at Stanton” feels a little forced. I think you can rework the last half of that paragraph to fit the Stanton job in there, without it being such a break to the rest of the flow.
And I’m not sure what raveners are.

@john – I have taken the reference out completely, as it did not really fit.
As to the raveners – I have some ideas, but thought that I see what someone else would come up with :-)

Ah, ok, so it’s not something that currently exists exactly. I thought you were referencing something specific. That makes sense then.

Cool sequel. I agree with JP, the backstory is well executed.

Awesome job with the backstory…really sets up nicely; a look into both Griggs’s character and the criminal’s. We’ll see how this plays out…

Sequeled.

Odd, I could have sworn that I already commented on this story… I love the detail that their accomplices were found slaughtered like market pigs. Bring on the raveners!

great backstory. and i agree with thebetweenspace, that line is great. :)