Post by J. Harris on May 31, 2020 12:24:58 GMT -5
Full Name:
- Jason Anthony Harris
Aliases:
- Sometimes his sister, Jordan, will call him “Anthony” to get a rise out of him
- “dad” to his 11-year-old daughter, Kate
Avatar Photo: Andrew Stetson (Sydney: Karen Gillan; Jordan: Ali Larter; Kate: Kyla Baker)
- Face Claim 1
- Face Claim 2
Age:
- 34 at outbreak
Gender:
- Male
Appearance:
- Jason was with the Grand Rapids fire & EMT prior to the outbreak, so he was fairly fit. Naturally he’s thinned a bit since the collapse. Hair the darkest of blond to brown. Blue-green eye color. Not much of a tan to speak of. Average, healthy-looking complexion. Skin on the hands is probably a little rough from work. His back is scarred up in a few places from a post-infection run-in with his first “big bad."
Occupation (studies and job before the outbreak):
- Grand Rapids EMT & Fire/Rescue
Hometown (city, state, country):
- Grand Rapids, MI
Relationships (relatives, friends,...):
- Wife, Sydney Harris (maiden name: Holdren) - deceased; bitten on forearm in an ambulance during initial outbreak
- Daughter, Kate Harris - alive; on the road with her father
- Sister, Jordan Harris – alive; on the road with her brother (although if they need to be in separate threads or something, I can totally justify them getting split up by a horde, etc. - or if someone else wanted to jump in as her I would love that, too!)
- Brother, David Christopher Harris – deceased; unit deployed to contain initial outbreak in Atlanta
Weapons (currently in possession):
- Tactical military tomahawk found on deceased soldier during escape from Atlanta, hangs at right hip
- 9mm Taurus, low on ammo
Items (clothing, backpacks, first-aid kits, etc...):
- worn canvas ruck
- Rough M65 field jacket over a dirty, bloody gray t-shirt, jeans in similar shape
- Weathered brown boots
- Canteen of water and a single box of Clif protein bars
- Half-bottle of isopropyl alcohol, some Motrin, found ¾ bottle of Valium (related to character flaws)
Mode of transportation:
- On foot
List 3 or more good personality traits:
- Devoted to the safety of his family (daughter and sister remaining)
- Generally good-natured and self-sacrificing
- Courageous (naturally due in part to previous career)
- Tends to remain calm and work well under pressure
List 3 or more bad personality traits:
- Internalizes emotions (never allowed himself to feel the deaths of wife or brother) - uncaring facade
- Averse to receiving help when it’s needed
- Often comes off as gruff, sometimes hostile to new faces
List 3 strengths:
- EMT training
- Ability to resist indulging in addiction (below) when it seriously compromises the safety of his people
- Ability to read people
List 3 flaws:
- Benzo/tranquilizer dependence (moderate); Stems from a moderate PTSD diagnosis from past job
- Difficulty staying in larger groups; Must obsessively know a way out
- Generally suspicious and distrustful of people; Assumes an ulterior motive
Describe your character's life before the Apocalypse:
- Jason and his brother (David, the middle) and sister (Jordan, the youngest) grew up in Bellevue, WA for most of their childhood. When he was 14, (David 10, Jordan 7) their mother passed away from pancreatic cancer. Their father subsequently moved them to Columbus, Ohio. Jason met his future wife, Sydney, in his sophomore year of college, where she was a nursing major with the ultimate goal of attaining her MSN and becoming a practitioner. David enlisted after graduating from Marshall University, and at 18 Jordan moved to Portland, OR to chase an unhealthy relationship, which led to an opiate addiction. Jason and Sydney had their daughter, Kate when he was 23 and she 22. They ultimately both accepted jobs in Michigan, which is where they were leading up to the outbreak. During the days leading up to the collapse, Jason and his family, and Jordan, had made joyous arrangements to travel to Atlanta, where their brother David was getting married. He had been stationed at Fort Benning for some time. This would be the first time the Harris siblings had all been together under one roof since Ohio. On the night before chaos struck the city, Jason’s family picked Jordan up at the airport in a semi-emotional reunion (albeit somewhat awkward, because they both play it pretty close to the vest). That evening, over a beer, she revealed to her brother that her plane ticket had been one-way. She had secretly taken a second job, saved enough money to put herself through a detox, and left her toxic relationship behind. It was an incredible milestone for her. For the family. She’d always had a monumental strength. Maybe it comes with having two older brothers. Knowing that they needed to be up early the next morning to meet with their brother and go through ceremony details, etc., they split into their separate rooms. But the following morning’s events would bring an unexpected change of plans.
What happened to your character on Outbreak Day?:
- Jason awakes to the rushed sound of feet in the hall outside their room. He assumes maybe some children are eager to get to the pool. But there must be a lot of them. And then banging on walls and doors? He gets up and rubs his eyes and his senses gradually begin to sharpen as his cortisol spikes. He starts to make out the sound of shouting outside. Sydney stirs as well and gets out of bed. The sounds swell. And then... sirens? They open their window to a street jammed with people running like a stream from something. They quickly get dressed. Kate is up and moving as well. Jason quietly slips a 9mm Taurus out of his bag and down the back of his pants, grip covered by his EMT hoodie. He unlocks his phone to text his brother and sees that he already has an unread message. It urges them stay away from downtown, that his unit has been called out to suppress some mysterious unrest. Jason cautions his wife and daughter to stay in the room for a minute. He goes across the hall and knocks on his sister’s door. Jordan is already up and as aware of their surroundings as Jason. He cautions her to stay locked in, but of course, she’s having none of that. So the two go downstairs (intentionally avoiding the elevator) to the hotel lobby. It’s utter chaos. Terrified people running in. Running out. All panicked. Several bleeding. Some lying on the ground, seemingly unconscious. There are overwhelmed uniformed police trying to direct the mess to no avail, and a few paramedics, some performing compressions, others applying pressure to stop blood flow. His mind leaps to the prescription of Alprazolam in his bag back in the room. The two agree that they need to get the others and get away from the crowd. As they turn, they’re met with a fright by Syd and Kate, who couldn’t stay put. Syd had scrolled through local news, pulling out vague packets of information: something about an undocumented virus... unprovoked violence... spreading... riots... It was apparently already happening in most states. Syd hands him his bag, which she had brought down. They rush to an overburdened paramedic treating what appears to be a victim of an animal attack, ask what's going on, and explain their credentials. Qualifications be damned, they were accepting any help they could get. They were just about to evac this one. Syd and Jason agree this is the family’s best way out of dodge. They help reposition the victim onto a stretcher and step into the back of an ambulance with the emergency personnel. Jordan and Kate cram into the front passenger side. Partway to the hospital the patient flatlines. But soon the eyes open and he pops up off the gurney and lands a bite on Sydney’s forearm. She, Jason, and the other EMTs are able to struggle the patient away from her. She comes away with a relatively minor bite. They’re able to dress it and stop the bleeding. They reach the hospital and meet Clint Amrine, an overwhelmed trauma surgeon (I picture Terrence Howard). As things fall apart at the hospital the group (including Clint and a resident named Michelle) bugs out, eventually aligning with another small pocket of survivors who plan to take shelter in a shopping center in a suburb outside the overcrowded city.
Describe your character's life after the Apocalypse:
- (At this point I kind of picture them inserted into a group that's similar to the 2004 Dawn of the Dead remake). Syd ultimately takes an infection and dies while they’re hiding out. This throws Jason into a psychological spiral that almost costs him everything. The group eventually fractures, with most of the survivors going with the plan to escape to the marina, but Jason sees this as a bad idea and he and Jordan opt out. He and his family stealthily make a break for the woods when the dead are drawn off by the others. Along the way they find a couple of overturned military units, mostly picked clean. He manages to pick up a tomahawk, a canteen, and a jacket. The tomahawk comes in handy for the scattered dead they encounter. From this point forward it’s all about keeping his daughter and sister safe and alive. They travel for a while with a group that claims to have a man with a cure, if only they can get him to DC, but they get separated along the road.
(OOC: At this point, I can adjust their current situation to fit the plot if someone has an opening they think would be good for these people in their moving storylines =D )
- Jason Anthony Harris
Aliases:
- Sometimes his sister, Jordan, will call him “Anthony” to get a rise out of him
- “dad” to his 11-year-old daughter, Kate
Avatar Photo: Andrew Stetson (Sydney: Karen Gillan; Jordan: Ali Larter; Kate: Kyla Baker)
- Face Claim 1
- Face Claim 2
Age:
- 34 at outbreak
Gender:
- Male
Appearance:
- Jason was with the Grand Rapids fire & EMT prior to the outbreak, so he was fairly fit. Naturally he’s thinned a bit since the collapse. Hair the darkest of blond to brown. Blue-green eye color. Not much of a tan to speak of. Average, healthy-looking complexion. Skin on the hands is probably a little rough from work. His back is scarred up in a few places from a post-infection run-in with his first “big bad."
Occupation (studies and job before the outbreak):
- Grand Rapids EMT & Fire/Rescue
Hometown (city, state, country):
- Grand Rapids, MI
Relationships (relatives, friends,...):
- Wife, Sydney Harris (maiden name: Holdren) - deceased; bitten on forearm in an ambulance during initial outbreak
- Daughter, Kate Harris - alive; on the road with her father
- Sister, Jordan Harris – alive; on the road with her brother (although if they need to be in separate threads or something, I can totally justify them getting split up by a horde, etc. - or if someone else wanted to jump in as her I would love that, too!)
- Brother, David Christopher Harris – deceased; unit deployed to contain initial outbreak in Atlanta
Weapons (currently in possession):
- Tactical military tomahawk found on deceased soldier during escape from Atlanta, hangs at right hip
- 9mm Taurus, low on ammo
Items (clothing, backpacks, first-aid kits, etc...):
- worn canvas ruck
- Rough M65 field jacket over a dirty, bloody gray t-shirt, jeans in similar shape
- Weathered brown boots
- Canteen of water and a single box of Clif protein bars
- Half-bottle of isopropyl alcohol, some Motrin, found ¾ bottle of Valium (related to character flaws)
Mode of transportation:
- On foot
List 3 or more good personality traits:
- Devoted to the safety of his family (daughter and sister remaining)
- Generally good-natured and self-sacrificing
- Courageous (naturally due in part to previous career)
- Tends to remain calm and work well under pressure
List 3 or more bad personality traits:
- Internalizes emotions (never allowed himself to feel the deaths of wife or brother) - uncaring facade
- Averse to receiving help when it’s needed
- Often comes off as gruff, sometimes hostile to new faces
List 3 strengths:
- EMT training
- Ability to resist indulging in addiction (below) when it seriously compromises the safety of his people
- Ability to read people
List 3 flaws:
- Benzo/tranquilizer dependence (moderate); Stems from a moderate PTSD diagnosis from past job
- Difficulty staying in larger groups; Must obsessively know a way out
- Generally suspicious and distrustful of people; Assumes an ulterior motive
Describe your character's life before the Apocalypse:
- Jason and his brother (David, the middle) and sister (Jordan, the youngest) grew up in Bellevue, WA for most of their childhood. When he was 14, (David 10, Jordan 7) their mother passed away from pancreatic cancer. Their father subsequently moved them to Columbus, Ohio. Jason met his future wife, Sydney, in his sophomore year of college, where she was a nursing major with the ultimate goal of attaining her MSN and becoming a practitioner. David enlisted after graduating from Marshall University, and at 18 Jordan moved to Portland, OR to chase an unhealthy relationship, which led to an opiate addiction. Jason and Sydney had their daughter, Kate when he was 23 and she 22. They ultimately both accepted jobs in Michigan, which is where they were leading up to the outbreak. During the days leading up to the collapse, Jason and his family, and Jordan, had made joyous arrangements to travel to Atlanta, where their brother David was getting married. He had been stationed at Fort Benning for some time. This would be the first time the Harris siblings had all been together under one roof since Ohio. On the night before chaos struck the city, Jason’s family picked Jordan up at the airport in a semi-emotional reunion (albeit somewhat awkward, because they both play it pretty close to the vest). That evening, over a beer, she revealed to her brother that her plane ticket had been one-way. She had secretly taken a second job, saved enough money to put herself through a detox, and left her toxic relationship behind. It was an incredible milestone for her. For the family. She’d always had a monumental strength. Maybe it comes with having two older brothers. Knowing that they needed to be up early the next morning to meet with their brother and go through ceremony details, etc., they split into their separate rooms. But the following morning’s events would bring an unexpected change of plans.
What happened to your character on Outbreak Day?:
- Jason awakes to the rushed sound of feet in the hall outside their room. He assumes maybe some children are eager to get to the pool. But there must be a lot of them. And then banging on walls and doors? He gets up and rubs his eyes and his senses gradually begin to sharpen as his cortisol spikes. He starts to make out the sound of shouting outside. Sydney stirs as well and gets out of bed. The sounds swell. And then... sirens? They open their window to a street jammed with people running like a stream from something. They quickly get dressed. Kate is up and moving as well. Jason quietly slips a 9mm Taurus out of his bag and down the back of his pants, grip covered by his EMT hoodie. He unlocks his phone to text his brother and sees that he already has an unread message. It urges them stay away from downtown, that his unit has been called out to suppress some mysterious unrest. Jason cautions his wife and daughter to stay in the room for a minute. He goes across the hall and knocks on his sister’s door. Jordan is already up and as aware of their surroundings as Jason. He cautions her to stay locked in, but of course, she’s having none of that. So the two go downstairs (intentionally avoiding the elevator) to the hotel lobby. It’s utter chaos. Terrified people running in. Running out. All panicked. Several bleeding. Some lying on the ground, seemingly unconscious. There are overwhelmed uniformed police trying to direct the mess to no avail, and a few paramedics, some performing compressions, others applying pressure to stop blood flow. His mind leaps to the prescription of Alprazolam in his bag back in the room. The two agree that they need to get the others and get away from the crowd. As they turn, they’re met with a fright by Syd and Kate, who couldn’t stay put. Syd had scrolled through local news, pulling out vague packets of information: something about an undocumented virus... unprovoked violence... spreading... riots... It was apparently already happening in most states. Syd hands him his bag, which she had brought down. They rush to an overburdened paramedic treating what appears to be a victim of an animal attack, ask what's going on, and explain their credentials. Qualifications be damned, they were accepting any help they could get. They were just about to evac this one. Syd and Jason agree this is the family’s best way out of dodge. They help reposition the victim onto a stretcher and step into the back of an ambulance with the emergency personnel. Jordan and Kate cram into the front passenger side. Partway to the hospital the patient flatlines. But soon the eyes open and he pops up off the gurney and lands a bite on Sydney’s forearm. She, Jason, and the other EMTs are able to struggle the patient away from her. She comes away with a relatively minor bite. They’re able to dress it and stop the bleeding. They reach the hospital and meet Clint Amrine, an overwhelmed trauma surgeon (I picture Terrence Howard). As things fall apart at the hospital the group (including Clint and a resident named Michelle) bugs out, eventually aligning with another small pocket of survivors who plan to take shelter in a shopping center in a suburb outside the overcrowded city.
Describe your character's life after the Apocalypse:
- (At this point I kind of picture them inserted into a group that's similar to the 2004 Dawn of the Dead remake). Syd ultimately takes an infection and dies while they’re hiding out. This throws Jason into a psychological spiral that almost costs him everything. The group eventually fractures, with most of the survivors going with the plan to escape to the marina, but Jason sees this as a bad idea and he and Jordan opt out. He and his family stealthily make a break for the woods when the dead are drawn off by the others. Along the way they find a couple of overturned military units, mostly picked clean. He manages to pick up a tomahawk, a canteen, and a jacket. The tomahawk comes in handy for the scattered dead they encounter. From this point forward it’s all about keeping his daughter and sister safe and alive. They travel for a while with a group that claims to have a man with a cure, if only they can get him to DC, but they get separated along the road.
(OOC: At this point, I can adjust their current situation to fit the plot if someone has an opening they think would be good for these people in their moving storylines =D )