This role was originally meant to emulate Hudson from Aliens portrayed by the late, great Bill Paxton. I played both Paxton and Hillis in the first episode. I still want to play one, but will base it on how auditions go for both characters. Paxton is the class clown, he knows when tot stop joking around, but he pushes that line. He is maestro with weapons and acquisitions. He is cocky as hell, even if it isn't always necessarily earned. He messes around plenty, but when it comes down to it, he will get serious and do whatever it takes to complete the mission.