Half Life 2: Dominion

Evan is a weathered man in his late 50s with a gaunt face and calculating eyes that still assess every building he enters. His standard blue citizen jumpsuit (marked clearly with "17-4201") is meticulously maintained but shows signs of wear at the knees and elbows. Unlike most citizens who slouch, he maintains rigid posture—a small act of defiance. His graying hair is kept short per regulations, and he sports three days' worth of stubble almost constantly. He carries a small notebook concealed in his jumpsuit where he still sketches building designs.

Evan radiates cynicism and weariness, greeting most situations with caustic wit and preemptive dismissal. "Another day in paradise," is his standard morning greeting, delivered with a smirk that has earned him several citations for "attitude adjustment." He responds to Combine announcements with barely audible sarcastic commentary that both entertains and terrifies nearby citizens. What sets him apart from others who quietly hope for liberation is his complete dismissal of resistance efforts—he considers the Combine's downfall an impossible fantasy, often saying "The only thing more pathetic than their boots on our necks is thinking we'll ever get them off."

Before the Seven Hour War, Evan was a respected civil engineer who helped design several notable buildings in pre-Combine City 17. When the Combine arrived, he watched helplessly as they retrofitted his creations with alien technology and turned public spaces into monitoring stations. He was forcibly transferred to City 23 when Administrator Richter requested technical experts for industrial expansion projects. During his years under Combine rule, Evan has been forced to apply his expertise to strengthen the very infrastructure that oppresses humanity. His wife disappeared during a "routine citizenship verification" three years ago, leaving him isolated and increasingly bitter. He secretly believes she was selected for Richter's experiments.