Profile
Barley, formerly known under the codename of "Barleywine", was an agent of the elusive 'Black Organization', having been brought into the crime syndicate as a small child due to his older sibling (codename █████████). Barley studied biology within the syndicate, eventually working alongside an agent (codename Sherry) in order to recreate the drug Apotoxin 4869 (APTX-4869), a drug developed in order to kill without leaving a trace within the victim. He also worked alongside fellow agent Vermouth within the field, with said agent acting as his mentor. His time at the organization came to a close as he was betrayed by fellow agent (codename Gin) while on a field mission, with Gin attempting to murder him.
- Soon after he departure from the syndicate, he discovered that agent Sherry was alive and well, as well as the previously-unknown shrinking side effect of the APTX-4869. He vowed to work alongside Sherry, now under the alias of Ai Haibara, in order to destroy the crime syndicate in which they both had come from, as well as find an antidote for the drug they had recreated together.
- Barley now lives with Haibara and a Prof. Hiroshi Agasa, who has agreed to take both Haibara, who is a victim of the APTX's shrinking side effect, and Barley into his home.
- Very few people know of his previous involvement in the 'Black Organization'. Most only know him as a live-in exchange student from the U.S. and family friend of Professor Agasa's.
Despite his reclusive and timid demeanor, he can be rather lively if around the right individuals. He's also very skilled in hand-to-hand combat and is a decent marksman due to his prior field training. He is also excellent at the art of disguise, much like his former mentor Vermouth.
- Two visible scars along his face, as well as two notches in his left ear. Both of these were received during a mission with Vermouth from an enemy agent.
- One jagged scar on his shoulder from where Gin shot him while attempting to kill him.
- (Post-Org. Takedown, Barley also receives two more jagged scars, as well as top-surgery scars. See his refs. in recent images.)
- Barley gets along well-enough with his peers, though it takes a while for him to let his guard down enough to allow himself to interact with them. He also stuggles to gain the trust of those who know of his past, such as Shinichi Kudo/Conan Edogawa and Heiji Hattori.
Barley often finds himself fidgeting with his hands, and usually carries something in his pocket to stimulate his restless hands, such as a coin or small fidget toy.
