Augur

Steven Nordstrum, known professionally as Augur, is a teacher at the ZPA and ex-PIU detective. He is very disinterested in teaching and only does the bare minimum that is required of him.

History
Steven Nordstrum was born in the city of Pocatello, Idaho, though he decided to move out east to Massachusetts and, hopefully, become a police officer. The police decided he would probably be better suited working with the Parahuman Investigations Unit and transferred him there.

He worked with the PIU as a detective through the late 80s and 90s in Worcester, MA, though he quit in 1996, following the Worcester City Bombings by The Doom Disciples, resulting in the death of his wife. He independently pursued The Disciples with the help of a young Parahuman and his two friends, from a nearby town.

They eventually traced The Disciples to Boston, where he was severely injured by Vandal. He awakened at the hospital, where he met face-to-face with Captain Fission who invited him to teach at the ZPA for his "heroism". Steven declined, saying that he didn't really want to be a teacher. Captain Fission then told him, "It's the only way you'll avoid jail time for engaging in vigilante justice." He then reluctantly agreed and took on the name "Augur".

Story
Augur hasn't had much of a presence in the story, though any time there is a crime, he is usually present to do his detectivework.

Power
Augur's power allows him to sense the Aura inside of others, gauging their power level. In return, he can also sense residual Aura from when Parahumans use their powers, allowing him to get a feel for their powers, even hours after they're long and gone. This allowed him to be an excellent detective in Parahuman crime.