David Lopez

**David Lopez** is a registered character. He was created in August of 2019.

## Biography

David Lopez (born David Saunders on July 15th, 1955) was raised in southwestern Pennsylvania. His early childhood was dysfunctional, as his father skipped town before he was born. Consequently, his young mother did not take well to single parenthood, falling to alcoholism and taking out all of her frustrations on him. As a teenager, David ran away from home, picking up odd jobs around the city in exchange for cash and an occasional place to sleep.

As he approached age 18, David started saving up to enroll in a GED program in the hopes of a better life. He needed new documents to register for the program, but his attempts to get new ones faced bureaucratic obstacles. By mistake, he was given his new name of David Lopez. Not wanting to be reminded of his mother and not caring enough to correct it, he embraced his new identity, calling himself that ever since. After receiving his GED, he routinely shuffled between fast food and retail jobs.

Possibly because of his erratic attitude, he would never remain employed for long. Each of his employers found him troublesome enough to be terminated. However, his luck began to turn around, as he learned about a job opportunity at his uncle's trucking company in Los Santos. He had enough saved for a plane ticket, so he decided to take the risk and move to San Andreas in 1975. Once settled in the state, he began working behind the scenes before earning the credentials to drive the trucks himself.

Since he had a reliable income, he was able to purchase an apartment in Vespucci. As it turns out, this is where he would meet the love of his life, Nancy. They quickly bonded and married each other in 1977. The following year, they proceeded to have their only child, Chris. David did his best to be a good father, unlike his own, but he did fall short of enforcing morals on the young boy, which would prove to his benefit.

Once Chris had moved out, David realized that he had missed living in Pennsylvania. As such, he talked Nancy into moving back with him, and their residence remained there until she passed away in 2019. Mourning the loss of his wife, he realized he should not take his family for granted, so he moved back to Los Santos to live with Chris.

Despite their tremendous loss as a family, Chris launched his bid for the White House, and David agreed to work on the campaign. The two used politics to keep their minds occupied, as the loss of Nancy was hard on them. He was able to empathize with voters and assist in running his son's ultimately successful bid for the White House.

## Personality

David is a friendly person who enjoys meeting new people, but he also values his independence, which is reflected in his trucking career. Obsessed with trying to "de-age" himself, he has dyed his hair since his early forties. Despite his intense desire to maintain his youthfulness and energy, he has come to accept the natural aging process over time.

He has struggled with mental health issues throughout his life, which has contributed to his occasional mood swings and impulsive behavior. These struggles stem from a difficult childhood in which he did not receive the attention and support he needed. Despite this, David has worked hard to overcome his challenges and maintain a positive outlook on life.

## FIB Database record

 **Status:** | Not a threat

 **Criminal Record**:
* ***The above criminal offense pardoned by Governor Skiterrly on January 14, 2022***

* Lived in Pennsylvania before moving to San Andreas.
* Failed to graduate high school because of homelessness and neglection.
* While trying to receive his GED, he received documents with the incorrect last name, but decided to not correct it.
* Former White House Chief of Staff under his son's administration.