Jasper Tate

Jasper Tate, a character in the Big Sky Country series, is the owner of Tate's Candy Emporium and the Sweetridge mayoral candidate running against Asha Roanhorse. He is first seen in Book 2, Chapter 2.

Appearance
Jasper has short dark brown yet graying hair, gray eyes, and tan skin. He has a beard. He wears a dark pink suit, with white dress shirt and colorful pocket square.

Personality
As soon as Mayor Calhoun announces his resignation, Jasper takes the initiative to jump on the stage and rally support for his campaign bid. He openly takes credit for actions from other characters.

Book 2

 * Chapter 2: Sweetridge, USA
 * Chapter 4: This Ain't Your First Rodeo

Asha Roanhorse
After he takes credit for leading the repairs of Milton's Antique Shop, something that Asha had done, she decides to campaign against him. In Chapter 4, his slogan is revealed and like Asha, he created buttons and is handing them out. Asha is being accused of stealing the buttons idea from him but you can remind everyone that handing out buttons is a basic step in every election.

Your Character
When you first see Jasper at the town meeting, you ask Asha who he is. She tells you that he is a "big deal" in Sweetridge.

Bentley Johnson
In an effort to build up the "hype" of Sweetridge, Bentley films Jasper at the rodeo in Chapter 4.

Trivia

 * His character model resembles a younger version of Mr. Crandall.
 * His campaign slogan is "making Sweetridge even sweeter".