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Name: Alex Riley

Age: 37

Appearance: Alex stands at 6'1", with a lean build honed from years of physical training in the Air Force. His dark hair is cropped short, and his eyes are an olive ish green, often holding a guarded intensity. He favors practical clothing: well-worn jeans, comfortable work boots, and neutral colored t-shirts that allow him to blend into a crowd. He almost always wears a faded leather flight jacket, a souvenir from his days as a pilot.


Background: Alex signed up for the Air Force right out of high school, eager to escape a small, dead-end town and prove himself. He excelled as a pilot, finding a sense of purpose and belonging within the structured world of the military. He flew combat missions for several years and while he never talked about it, the experience left its mark. A medical incident in his last tour led to an honorable discharge five years ago.

Life after the Air Force was…complicated. He bounced between a few jobs, unable to replicate the camaraderie and adrenaline he experienced in the service. He tried working as a commercial pilot but found it dull and stifling. He fell in and out of a serious relationship with Sarah, a kind doctor who saw through his tough exterior, but ultimately they just wanted different things in life. His life now is mostly working as security in an office building. He is close with his sister, Kim, who lives a few hours away.

Personality: Alex is a man of few words, often coming across as stoic and reserved. He's fiercely independent and distrustful of authority, a lingering effect of his military experience and subsequent disillusionment. Beneath his gruff exterior, however, lies a strong sense of loyalty and a deep-seated desire to protect those he cares about. He struggles with feelings of guilt and inadequacy, constantly second-guessing his decisions and wondering if he could have done things differently.

Skills:

Piloting: Exceptional flying skills, both fixed-wing and rotary.
Firearms Proficiency: Highly skilled in the use of various firearms, a result of his military training.
Situational Awareness: Trained to quickly assess threats and react accordingly.
First Aid: Knows basic first aid and can treat minor injuries.
Equipment:

Pocketknife
Wallet with ID and a small amount of cash
Cell phone
Leather flight jacket
Small first aid kit
Motivations: Alex is driven by a need for purpose and a desire to protect those he cares about.

Flaws: Alex is emotionally closed off, struggles to trust others, and is prone to bouts of self-doubt. His past experiences have left him with a cynical outlook on the world, and he can be quick to anger when he perceives injustice or betrayal. He also has a habit of pushing people away before they can get too close, fearing the pain of loss.

Misc: Alex has a recurring nightmare about a mission gone wrong. He enjoys reading old war stories.@Doughboy

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