The Jacks

## Overview

Originating from a community of survivors who survived radiation sickness in Georgia, the Jacks were originally born as gray-skinned babies. As they grew, they managed to show potential as they seemingly grew an oddly larger amount of muscle mass, but retained slow reflexes.

The Jacks are hunched, gray skinned, slow moving mutants with delayed reflexes. Although they are not very fast or quick to react, they have another good ability. The Jacks are very strong, able to deadlift anything up to 2000lbs. They are usually used as pack mules, being extremely strong and able to carry so much. Although being very slow and not very capable in fighting, the Jacks are very smart and quite cultured. They are highly skilled builders and craftsmen, building well-made settlements. In most cases, The Jacks are usually the ones seen taking care of Bogtown’s remains, due to their strength and building capabilities.

The Jacks tend to have leathery skin, thick enough to withstand slashes and scratches. Their eyes are also noticeably sharper in vision, although their hearing suffers further. Similarly to Sallows, they tend to have trouble properly expressing emotions, but they tend to behave the exact opposite. While being highly social and friendly, they tend to show highly exaggerated versions of emotions. They commonly suffer from emotional dysregulation, which in many cases, also tends to affect their mental health even further.

Due to the fact that they have leathery skin, this makes it impossible for them to grow hair on their bodies. In many cases, Jacks have to be mindful of their hygiene even further, and must also be careful to insulate themselves, as the lack of hair makes it easier for them to get colder. And due to the higher metabolism as they are naturally stronger, they require extra food to survive. In some rare cases, Jacks are seen fighting for food, although this is super rare, and only done in emergencies, as most prefer to be peaceful with each other, instead relying on socialization as a way to survive the wastelands.

Due to being preyed upon by raiders, due to the fact that they tend to carry important supplies, the Jacks tend to use their social skills to bring friends along with them. Although, this does not mean that Jacks are completely unable to fight either. Although having slower reactions and in general, not being able to really run due to their biology, a swing from a Jack can be lethal in some cases. Raiders who survived Jacks committing self defence, are known to have fractured bones, severe concussions and in some cases, have even turned out to be crippled. Due to the Jacks’ heightened emotions, some have gotten so mad at Raiders who attacked them, that they have gone out of their way to beat them to a pulp.

Jacks tend to live up to 40 years, their lifespan being unfortunately shorter than most humans, although some are known to live for longer if they practice a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Although being a mostly successful mutant species, Jacks are plagued by countless other mental problems and a lot of physical deformities. Their extreme strength also makes them much less flexible than a normal person, although still keeping them quite sturdy. Their hearing problems also tend to worsen as they age, although this changes from person to person. In fact, it’s not rare to find Jacks who are born nearly deaf, if not completely deaf.