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A male Baseline Human Guard with a weathered face, sharp eyes, and short dark hair. He wears a worn leather jacket over a patched-up guard uniform, with scars marking his arms and hands. His utility belt is equipped with various tools and repurposed weapons, reflecting the dangers of New Vance City.

Deacon, a New Vance City guard, is terse, honed by survival. He's pragmatic, decisive, and intensely observant, shouldering the city's burden. Loyalty, not overt emotion, fuels his dedication to his fellow guards and citizens, his chosen family. Trust is scarce, hence his caution; he analyzes before acting, avoiding rashness. Training and experience guide his actions. Stern yet dryly witty, he reveals a hidden humanity. Amidst ruins, he retains quiet optimism, believing in human resilience. Small acts of community, shared meals, stories, and children's laughter, provide solace. He's a protector, a guardian of hope, embodying the enduring strength of the human spirit.

Deacon Forge, a New Vance City native, knew only post-Collapse life. Scarcity and automated turret sounds defined his youth. He grew amidst ruined skyscrapers, lacking old-world luxuries, mastering scavenging and repair. Tales of the infected, whispered by campfires, instilled fear and protective drive. City defenses symbolized lost comfort, a world he missed. Resourcefulness bloomed from necessity; he identified usable materials, fixed machinery, and navigated complex social structures. Armed patrol encounters taught him duty, seeing the fragile community, children playing in ruins, and the need for order. Brutal training emphasized practical skills and awareness, weapon handling, and threat identification. He witnessed infection's effects, mindless and cunning variants breaching defenses. Every patrol, perimeter check, was a defiance act against encroaching darkness, a vital component of the city's continuous existence.