Post-Apocalyptic

Survival in New Vance

Pollution

In 2070, a zombie virus threatens mankind. A futuristic, dystopian, cyberpunk test of survival!

Author's Note: The year is 2070, one year after the Collapse. The place? New Vance City. Skeletal remains of skyscrapers pierce the smog-choked sky. Patches of overgrown desert flora claw at cracked asphalt. Inside, survivors try to make the best of their fragile existence, repurposing solar panels and scavenging for supplies. Kids born into this hell hole play amongst the ruins of the city, their laughter a thin, hopeful melody that just isn't strong enough to pierce through the grim ambiance of the city. Life here is filled with nothing but scarcity and fear. Every creak in the night, every flicker in the solar grid, every hum or buzz... It's all enough to send shivers down your spines. Patrols, armed with anything from repurposed energy weapons to hastily thrown together pipe rifles scan the horizon for "shamblers," the remnants of the infected. Yet amidst the hardship, the community is still blooming. New Vance City still stands, at least for now. A flickering candle in the encroaching darkness of a world forever changed.

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Maxwell Ross

Level 5 Glower Scavenger -

Maxwell Ross is a cautious Glower Scavenger with bioluminescent skin, navigating the ruins of New Vance City with a shrewd mind and a resilient spirit, driven by a desire to understand the remnants of technology and survive in a harsh world.

Details

Race	Glower
Class	Scavenger
Level	5
Alignment
Pronouns	He/Him
Location	741, 370

Skills

Acrobatics

Animal Handling

Arcana

Athletics

Deception

History

Insight

Intimidation

Investigation

Medicine

Nature

Perception

Performance

Persuasion

Religion

Sleight Of Hand

Stealth

Survival

Ispreparedcaster

Isspellcaster

Currencies

Solar Credit	0
Credit	0
Cred-Bit	0

appearance

A gaunt Glower Scavenger with pale, luminous patches on his skin, sharp eyes, and layered dark clothing filled with pockets. He carries a worn leather satchel across his chest and wears a tattered scarf to conceal his radiation-induced skin mutations, though his faint glow is still visible in the dim light.

personality

Maxwell is a cautious and pragmatic individual, shaped by the harsh realities of New Vance City. He's learned to keep his head down and his mouth shut, avoiding unnecessary attention. He's a master of observation, able to spot subtle details others miss, a skill honed by years of scavenging in the ruins. He's not inherently cruel, but survival has taught him to prioritize his own needs above all else. He's a shrewd trader, able to assess the value of scavenged items and negotiate favorable deals, using his knowledge of the city's various factions and their needs. He is slow to trust, but loyal to those who earn it.

backstory

Maxwell's past is a tapestry of desperation and adaptation. Before the Collapse, he was a low-level technician in a now-ruined research facility, unknowingly exposed to experimental radiation treatments. When the world fell apart, he found himself not only surviving, but changed. The radiation gifted him with heightened senses and a strange, subtle glow, but also a weakened immune system. He quickly learned to navigate the treacherous ruins, scavenging for anything of value to survive. He found a niche within the fringes of New Vance City, trading his unique skills for the meager necessities of life. He became a Glower Scavenger, moving through the dangerous areas others avoided, his bioluminescence a strange beacon in the gloom. He learned to trust no one, and to rely on his own instincts, honed by the constant threat of shamblers and raiders.

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