[h2] Character Sheet [/h2]
Name: Second Engineer, Gregory Smith. 

Age: 45

Role: Crew, Second Engineer below the chief Engineer. 

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Final Destination: aboard ship for a 3 month on, 3 month off rotation. 

Reason for travel: newly assigned second Engineer aboard the SS Manta

Background: Newly promoted to second engineer of the new SS Manta, formerly aboard one the liners smaller class vessels the SS Falkirk as its cheif engineer. Born in England to Navy family of 3 and following tradition of serving at sea.

Born near the Port of Dover to a long standing family tradition of sea service going back generations, alongside a older Brother and younger sister. His father was a officer in the Navy and away for months at a time. Following the traditional path he enlisted in the Naval college and soon gravitated to specialise in Engineering and the mantianece of machines. Earning a solid certification and letters of reference from his teachers Gregory Smith was soon apcepted as a junior Engineering officers for White Star. Though this would not be forever and soon was offered work on the SS Mount Rose, later staying with the Liners down the years and rising to the Manta's second Engineer. 

Having excelled in previous ships including the SS Falkirk, SS North Star and SS Mount Rose. He was assigned to the crew of the Manta after a 25 year career working for various liners and ships. Known to be a hard task master in regard to safety and insistence to scedules. Walks with a slight limp given a acidident aboard another vessel in his 30's. 

As a senior officer aboard has access to passenger decks and the first class levels, as long as in proper officers dress uniform. Always willing to reassure passengers they will manage New York to Portsmouth in seven days. 

Unmarried though not though lack of chances, the long months at sea put heavy strain on these engagements and these courtship ended. Not uncharitable or uncaring he sends back a portion of his earnings to his sister after the loss of her husband to help keep them in good means and ensure the children's education and future is preserved. 

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