Emery Washburn

This is Em... More or less...

* IC Info
* Appearance
* OOC Info

## Description

Emery is slight of build, but has an athletic muscle tone under his lightly-tanned skin. He keeps his blond hair short but spiky, with short bangs draped to sitting just above his glasses. His typical / default dress consists of the following:

* A black waistcoat with blood-red markings and trim
* A similarly red dress shirt
* A brass-colored pocket watch that peeks out from one of the pockets, with a chain trailing off to somewhere under the waistcoat
* A pair of black slacks
* Dress shoes

While the previously stated clothing is the typical wear of his, he has loosened up in his time in New Albion. He can be seen in more casual clothing, even being sighted in the park with jeans and a hoodie.

Always on his left hip is clipped an odd, silver-metallic cylinder, about a foot or so in length with a button-like indentation about mid-length. Always adorning his right hip is another oddity: a plastic-looking ball, half red and half white. The other thing that you'll find him wearing 90% of the time is a near-black pageboy cap with steampunk accoutrements in bronze, copper, and silver.

## Five Tropes

* https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GentlemanAndAScholar
* https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BewareTheNiceOnes
* https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/WiseBeyondTheirYears
* https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SociallyAwkwardHero
* https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FlatEarthAtheist (though this one's on a slow fade with his new 'status'...)

## Personality

In his time in New Albion, Emery has learned to be more comfortable and open up to new people... To the point where he's even dating now. He can still be somewhat shy, and easier to be 'intimidated' than most, but he at least tries to interact and converse with strangers (unless given a reason to not).

While he wasn't military, the PMC he was a part of (the Olympus Group) was basically trained and treated as a military unit, and he gathered a majority of the vices and virtues that tends to entail. He's seen some things that the typical person hasn't, and has had to deal with situations where people weren't who he (and his fellows) thought they were. This has caused some of his trust issues with strangers, and has likely contributed to a mild form of PTSD and some weird nightmares, but he now has a service dog to help mitigate some of this.

While his degrees are pretty advanced, he has no issues with talking about, helping with, and exploring the simpler aspects of his knowledge… He enjoys going back to the roots of where he "came from".

While he does have knowledge and insight beyond the typical man of his age, he does indulge in the occasional "kid behavior", especially where things like video and computer games. He'd never be so rude as to have his nose in his phone when (finally) interacting with people, but he'd likely be found swiping at it while walking around in his downtime or for relaxation.

**Pertinent to New Albion RP:** Emery's mind is pretty well grounded in science. The stories of the supernatural, while interesting, just don't hold up to the way things are… There's no real, experimental, or theoretical basis to believe a zombie apocalypse is happening tomorrow, for example. Folklore and legend have been popularized by Hollywood these days, and just because it shows up in Wikipedia doesn't mean it's going to show up at his door. While his mind is open, and he'd be able to be convinced, it'd probably be a major shock to him. As is, he's barely making sense of his newfound discoveries and knowledge, still trying to logic things out in his mind...

## History

He's been in high-stress situations for so long (comparatively), he's looking to "unwind" and "come back" to the civilian world. He had heard whispers of a place called New Albion from friends and associates overseas, with a nice nightlife (he was a grave shifter), a sizable university for possible further studies, and despite its size, it seemingly was off the beaten path. All of those things had a certain appeal individually... The total package was a bit too much to resist.

## Sheet

**Attributes:**
*Physical:* Strength 2, Dexterity 3, Stamina 3
*Social:* Charisma 2, Manipulation 2, Appearance 2
*Mental:* Perception 3, Intelligence 4, Wits 3
**Abilities:**
*Talents:* Alertness 3, Athletics 2, Awareness 3, Empathy 2, Leadership 1, Subterfuge 2
*Skills:* Drive 3, Etiquette 2, Firearms 3, Melee 1, Survival 1
*Knowledges:* Academics 2, Computer 4, Investigation 3, Science 3, Technology 4
**Specialties:**
*Intelligence (Creative)*
*Computer (Hacking)*
*Technology (Telecom)*
**Advantages:**
*Virtues:* Conscience 3, Courage 4, Self-Control 3
*Disciplines:* Potence 1
*Humanity:* 6
*Backgrounds:* Resources 2, Fame 1, Armory 1, Influence 1
*Willpower:* 4
*Merits:*
*Flaws:* Nightmares (1)
**Derangements**

## Relationships

**Coco Loretta (Girlfriend)**
*I love this woman... What more can I say? Now that I know who for who she really is, we've become a lot closer. There's no need for her to hide, and I understand her needs and quirks so much more now. Sure, there's definitely things I don't understand, but that's something that hopefully improves with time. Though our relationship wouldn't be considered "normal" by most people's standards, I don't care. She has my heart, I have hers, and that's all that matters.*
**Doris Ashview (Employer / Domina)**
*She started as 'merely' the local entertainment whom was a pleasure to listen to... But she later turned into a friend, confidant, and boss... And now, she's a bigger part of my life than I'd have ever imagined. Mutual respect for our people and position has brought us together. And though the Blood is what binds us, I believe mutual respect for ourselves, our values, our passions, and our beliefs run deeper than that. She's given me so many opportunities I wouldn't have expected out in the wider world. She sees something in me... I know that, especially now. I just have to continue to do what I can to prove myself worthy of her trust in me.*
**Jamie**
*Ahhh... My first friend in New Albion. I haven't seen a heck of a lot of them lately... I miss them! But they were just so quirky and out-going when I first met them, I couldn't help but open up and make a friend. Perfect companion to my more playful side (Nerf Wars... Oh my Goddess the Nerf Wars!), but also quite the challenger to my intellectual side. A skilled, consummate hacker as well... Hope to exchange more knowledge with them soon!*
**Shadow (Young Adult Jet-Black Lab, Service Dog)**
*Only had him a short time, but... He's been a Goddess-send. I sleep so much better, I've feel less skittish... And he's just brought so much joy and ease to my life. Always looking out for me. At this point? Don't know what I'd do without him.*