José Perez

A former engineer and Vault 76 resident, José Perez remember America before the war and though he may deny it, still mourns for the world now gone. Not for America specifically, as he was aware of the vast disparity between the well off and the neglected masses, but for the natural world and world society as a whole. But nothing can be done to reverse what happened on the scale of which it happened, so for now he simply puts the talents he developed over the years to us, hoping to play some small part in the recovery fo Appalachia.

## **History**

Born in the Summer of 2042, José Perez grow up a a lower middle class neighborhood, one of the many that was slowly disappearing as America polarized more and more over the decades of the extended Cold War with the perceived threat of Communism. Though not happy with such, along with the masses tendency to punish dissent and concerns of ever more ravenous movements of the wealthy to accumulate more wealth, his family had the means to remain comfortable and relatively secure and as such José quietly ignored what he could in an attempt not to compromise the position of himself or is family.

Early in his education, he displayed an intellectual aptitude that, though not genius level, opened venues for advancement and growing opportunities. He took to subjects such as computer sciences, chemistry, biology, and engineering naturally and secured a scholarship to multiple colleges where he continued his advancement. After attaining his planned degrees, he found work in abundance, but the concern was his quiet morals which made working for many larger corporations a troublesome prospect. As such, he ended up primarily working smaller jobs such as maintenance repairs and construction.

Eventually, work took him to West Virginia where he was approached by a Vault-Tec representative, who told him that his educational records and personal statements from professors and employers had put him on the edge of their radar for the Vault Project. Though initially reluctant, partly due to some of Vault-Tec's concerning history, José eventually considered the possibility of a 20 year period of isolation along with intellectuals and other people of such caliber to be appealing, though he was not sure as to his ability to socialize with such. Eventually he agreed, with the request that he be allowed to work in maintenance while in the Vault.

Life in Vault 76 was different, as one would expect, but it was for the most part to José's liking. Things were generally predictable and there was structure. And for the most parts, many of the residents were willing to work together rather than compete with one another. After eventually leaving the Vault, he would look back at these years as some of the most content in his life.

## **Description**

Just reaching into his 60's, José looks somewhat rough for his age. While his hair is not yet receding, it has completely turned to a gray color and is beginning to thin to the point he's begun cutting and shaving it very short rather than letting it fall out at it's natural rate.  His face is replte with pox marks and scarring, mildly covered by his facial hair, from the rough life that is now commonplace in Appalachia between various threats and the near cosntant maintenance many structures and equipment items require to remain functional.

Due to his waning health, his body measures somewhat on the thin side and slightly under average height. Constant physical work has kept him somewhat inured to the ravaged of labor, with calloused hands and a strong back, even if he can only maintain such work for limited amounts of time. His use of medical supplements and liquor further complicates his health.

Socially, he speaks little and appears withdrawn and awkward around others. Despite this, José desires to be helpful when possible, whether it is sharing supplies from his stockpiles, putting his skillset to use or otherwise aiding others in need.