Forrest Gates

Forrest Gates appeared in many episodes during season four, as a part of that season's main storyarc, and was played by Leonard Roberts.

Forrest was a friend of Riley and member of the Initiative. Much like Riley, he was forced to lead a double life and balance his military service with his cover of university student Initially, he liked Buffy and encouraged Riley to pursue a relationship with her. As events proceeded and Buffy became an enemy of the Initiative, Forrest began to vocally disapprove of Buffy and Riley's relationship with her. Forrest was killed by Adam, but was then artificially reanimated with body parts from various demons and technological components. This "new" Forrest tried to assist Adam in defeating Buffy, and assaulted her when she and her friends attacked the Initiative complex. He was instead forced to face his old friend Riley in combat, and was killed by him.