Corporal Nicholas Richards

Character Information

Gender		Male
Age		35

Physical Appearance

Height		6'0"
Weight		210lbs
Hair Color		Brown
Eye Color		Brown
Physical Description		Nick stood tall, being around 6' tall with brown hair and brown eyes. Muscular even before the war, Nick worked out whenever he had the chance to make sure that he could outrun anything that was thrown at him.

Family

Spouse		None
Children		None
Father		Peter Richards
Mother		Annabelle Richards
Brother(s)		Parker Richards
Sister(s)		None
Other Family		Various cousins, aunts, and uncles scattered around war-torn Earth

Personality & Traits

General Overview		Nicholas "Nick" Richards is a compassionate and resourceful field medic in the resistance against Skynet. Known for his calm demeanor under pressure, Nick has a knack for saving lives even in the direst situations. While his outward appearance is rugged due to years of survival, his warm and empathetic nature makes him a beacon of hope for those around him. He often forms close bonds with his team, acting as both a caretaker and a confidant.
Strengths & Weaknesses		Strengths: Medical Expertise: Skilled in first aid, surgery, and battlefield medicine, Nick can treat injuries with limited resources. Calm Under Pressure: His ability to stay composed in the heat of battle allows him to make sound decisions. Empathy: Nick's caring nature boosts morale among his comrades, making him a trusted ally. Weaknesses: Physical Combat: While capable of defending himself, he prefers to avoid direct confrontation, relying on others for heavy combat. Overly Protective: His deep care for others sometimes leads him to take unnecessary risks. Haunted by Loss: The memories of those he couldn't save weigh heavily on him, occasionally affecting his focus.
Ambitions		Nick dreams of a day when humanity no longer has to fight for survival. His ultimate goal is to build a safe haven where people can live without fear, and he works tirelessly to ensure that as many lives as possible make it to that future.
Hobbies & Interests		Sketching: When downtime allows, Nick sketches landscapes and portraits, preserving glimpses of the world before Skynet. Storytelling: He enjoys listening to and sharing stories of the past, keeping hope alive for a better tomorrow. Botany: Nick has a fascination with plants, often scavenging seeds or tending to small gardens when conditions permit.

Personal History

Nicholas "Nick" Richards was born in a mid-sized town on the outskirts of Washington DC, the eldest of two siblings. His parents worked long hours—his father as a mechanic and his mother as a nurse—instilling in him a strong work ethic and a sense of responsibility. Even as a child, Nick had an innate compassion that set him apart, always looking after his younger siblings and lending a hand to neighbors. It was no surprise when he chose a career in emergency medical services, drawn to the chance to make a difference in people’s lives. After completing his paramedic training, Nick thrived as an EMT in the city. He loved the fast-paced nature of the job and the challenge of making split-second decisions under pressure. Whether responding to car accidents, heart attacks, or the occasional bizarre call, Nick approached each situation with calm professionalism. His colleagues admired his steady demeanor, and he took pride in knowing he was often the first line of care for those in need. Judgment Day arrived like a thief in the night, shattering the life Nick had built. He was in the middle of an ordinary shift when the world as he knew it was obliterated. The bright flash of nuclear detonations and the ensuing chaos turned the once-familiar cityscape into a desolate wasteland. Nick barely escaped with his life, seeking shelter in an abandoned subway station as fire rained from the sky and panic consumed the streets. In the days that followed, Nick emerged into a world unrecognizable. Skynet’s machines roamed the ruins, hunting survivors, while the air was thick with ash and despair. Despite the terror, Nick’s instincts as a medic kicked in. With only the supplies he could scavenge from abandoned clinics and homes, he began aiding those he encountered—binding wounds, setting broken bones, and offering what little comfort he could. The small groups of survivors he aided became temporary families, each one dependent on Nick’s skills and determination. Though his efforts often meant staying behind in dangerous areas, Nick couldn’t bring himself to turn anyone away. The faces of those he couldn’t save haunted him, but the gratitude of those he did kept him going. Every life saved felt like a small rebellion against the machines’ cold cruelty. Now, only weeks after Judgment Day, Nick continues his struggle to make sense of the devastation. He has yet to join the organized resistance but is keenly aware that survival depends on unity. For now, he moves cautiously through the ruins, searching for survivors and doing what he can to keep hope alive. Though the pain of losing his family and friends is fresh, Nick clings to the belief that his skills and compassion have a purpose. He carries a tattered first-aid kit like a badge of defiance, determined to fight the machines in the only way he knows how—by saving as many lives as he can.