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The Dead Don't Die: Paradise Lost.

Better late than never!

Jack Landry

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Jack Landry

Character Quote: “At my age, flirting isn’t about success anymore. It’s about proving I still remember how.”

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Character Summary

Name: Jack Landry
Aliases: Weather Jack
Age: 71
Birthday: January 29, 1954
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Birth Place: Boston, Massachusetts
Gender: Male
Nationality: American
Pre-Outbreak Occupation: Chief Meteorologist for Boston’s WCVB Channel 5 (Retired)
Languages: English, some Spanish

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Appearance

Height: 6’2”
Weight: 190 lbs
Body Type: Broad-shouldered, lean, and fairly fit for his age
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Silver
Skin Tone: Fair with a weathered, ruddy face
Tattoos/Scars/Piercings: Small scar beneath his chin from a bar fight in his youth; knee-replacement scars
Personal Style: Even in retirement, Jack takes pride in his appearance. He spent years in front of the cameras at the local station, and he still carries himself as if he’s about to go live for the evening news. He prefers linen shirts, polos, expensive sunglasses, loafers, and lightweight jackets. His hair, while mostly tousled from the day’s activities, is stylized in a way that makes the wind-swept look seem intentional. Despite unfavorable conditions during the outbreak, he still tries to stay presentable and maintain a professional demeanor.

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Psychology

Sexuality: Heterosexual
Relationship Status: Divorced (Twice)
Personality: A highly charismatic individual with a witty tongue, Jack is often viewed as impossibly social. He has a habit of striking up a conversation with almost anyone, frequently utilizing humor to break the ice, particularly to diffuse tense situations. Among his peers, he has also gained a reputation as a “smooth talker” and a serial romantic, rarely staying in one relationship for very long. As a result of this behavior, many people may perceive him as shallow or vain, though Jack hides a surprising amount of loneliness beneath his confident exterior.

Nevertheless, age has done little to curb his ego. He still flirts shamelessly, still thinks he’s the smartest person in the room, and hates when people remind him that he’s in his seventies. Yet beneath the charm lies a deeply observant man who spent decades interpreting uncertainty for a living. He understands panic and has witnessed firsthand how people react to disaster through his years as a meteorologist.

When things become truly dangerous, the jokes disappear, and a capable leader emerges.

Character Alignment: Neutral Good

Habits:

• Flirts reflexively
• Scans the sky whenever he steps outside
• Sweeps his fingers through his hair whenever he’s nervous or deep in thought
• Uses humor in stressful situations
• Collects local weather data on his phone (or in a notebook)

Hobbies:

• Golfing
• Dancing
• Outdoor activities, such as hiking and fishing
• Weather watching/spotting
• Collecting vinyl records

Fears:

• Growing old and becoming irrelevant
• Dying alone
• Losing his daughter (Claire)
• Losing his mind or his moral compass
• Losing his mobility
• Watching people lose their humanity

Likes:

• Strong coffee
• Attractive women
• Good whiskey
• Ocean views
• Live music
• Attention

Dislikes:

• Being ignored
• Arrogant authority figures
• Humidity
• Feeling helpless
• Excuses
• Being idle
• Pessimists

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Skills & Inventory

Skills:

• Public Speaking
• Reading weather patterns
• Conflict de-escalation
• Organization
• Improvisation under pressure

What Do They Carry On Them:

• Clothing - Tan loafers, khaki pants, short-sleeve button-down shirt, navy blue jacket, aviator sunglasses, stainless steel wrist watch
• Wallet - Driver’s license, $420 USD cash, credit cards, business cards from television career, photograph of his adult daughter, hotel keycard
• iPhone and charger
• Metal water bottle
• Reading glasses
• Pocket notebook and pen

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History

Survivor's History: Over the span of a nearly forty-five-year career, Jack Landry was one of the most recognizable faces in New England. He appeared on Boston’s ABC affiliate’s live newscast every day as the affable weatherman, better known as “Weather Jack”, predicting snowstorms, heatwaves, and any number of severe weather events to affect the Boston region. His enthusiasm for his job and the community shone through in the same effortless smile that made him a local celebrity. Viewers trusted him, women adored him… and he adored them right back, usually exhibiting the same passion he routinely showed for upper-level lows and high-pressure systems.

Despite a successful career and a thriving social circle, his personal life was a mess. Two marriages had ended in divorce, with both wives attributing their failures to the same fatal flaw. They accused Jack of loving the spotlight more than his family, which wasn’t entirely inaccurate. Fortunately, his daughter, Claire, was never persuaded by those accusations. Undeterred by her father’s reputation as a ladies’ man, they remained close over the years. Their relationship is one of the few things Jack considers an unquestionable success.

Retirement also hit him harder than he cared to admit. Without the daily ego boost of live television, he struggled to find purpose. His two-week vacation to Luana Isle, which his daughter strongly encouraged through stubborn persistence, was supposed to serve as a relaxing getaway; a place where he could clear his mind and force a hard reset. Claire insisted that the sandy beaches, cocktails, and dancing would be the perfect remedy for his malaise. Perhaps he would even meet someone interesting to settle down with in his twilight years.

However, the outbreak quickly put a damper on those plans. It turned the island paradise into a proverbial hellscape overrun by the undead.

Trapped amongst the chaos, Jack now faces a reality where his charm can’t solve every problem. For the first time in decades, it was no longer relevant that he used to command quite a presence as a local celebrity. No one seems to care.

Instead, one question haunts Jack’s mind: was there enough substance beneath the confident facade to survive the apocalypse and become the man everyone always assumed he was?

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Additional Information

Theme Song: Against the Wind – Bob Seger

Extra Information:

• Jack keeps a weather journal wherever he goes, recording information like temperature, wind speed/direction, cloud formations, and other observations. During the apocalypse, this has evolved into a sort of survival journal.
• While not physically imposing, Jack possesses a stubborn determination that often compensates for his age. He refuses to be left behind and has little patience for anyone who assumes he is incapable due to his age.
• He often conceals his fear (or unease) through humor. The more dangerous the situation becomes, the more likely he is to crack a joke or make a sarcastic remark.
• While he would never openly admit to it, one of his greatest regrets is prioritizing his career over family. The outbreak has given him an opportunity to reflect on his life decisions and perhaps make a change.

I agree to follow the rules for this RP and understand that if I do not follow the rules, the GM or Co-GM may kick me out of this roleplay.

Universe: The Walking Dead

Pines Holler [Not Accepting]

Pastor Matthew Pierce

Matthew Pierce

_{Faceclaim: Lewis Pullman // Color Code: #6494ed}
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_{Full Name:}

Matthew Coltrane Pierce

_Nickname(s):

Pastor Matt, Matty

_Age:

31

_Gender:

Male

_Sexuality:

Straight

_Occupation:

Youth & Outreach Pastor at Pines Holler Baptist Church; occasionally volunteers as a counselor for those in emotional distress, despite no proper psychiatric training

_{Place of Residence:}

He has taken up residence in the small ‘shack’ previously used by the cemetery caretaker behind the church. While he insists it is only a temporary solution, he has occupied the space for the past three years.

_{Family and Close Connections:}

• Father Waylon Shaw – the head pastor of Pines Holler Baptist Church; serves as both Matt’s boss and mentor. After his biological father left at a young age, he views him almost like the father he never had. He is poised to succeed him as the head pastor after BLANK steps down, retires, or passes.
• Lorraine Pierce – Mother and former bartender, she now resides in a nursing home a few towns over in Marion. Matt rarely speaks about her and has shown no inclination to visit her, even with her declining health.
• Tessa Reeves – Ex-girlfriend who left for Knoxville. With rumors swirling about her engagement, Matt claims he’s happy for her, though he seldom elaborates on the subject and prefers not to talk about their past.

_Appearance:

• Height: 6’0”
• Hair: Brown hair, usually unkempt and kept a little too long; light stubble on his chin that he trims to look accidental
• Eyes: Blue
• Body Type: Ruggedly handsome, conceals a trim body beneath his more conservative choice of clothes
• Clothing Style: Clean shirts that are usually rolled up at the sleeves and wrinkled, khaki or jeans, casual shoes, typically a pair of worn sneakers, a silver chain around his neck with a cross, and leather bracelets from some youth event he never talks about
• Body Markings: N/A

_Personality:

• Awkwardly charming
• Soft-spoken, but firm when pushed
• Compassionate to a fault; he can be far too trusting sometimes
• Self-loathing in private/lonely
• Secretly volatile
• Faithful but constantly tempted
• Empathetic
• Romantic in theory; reckless in practice
• Idealistic
• Afraid of wasting his life

_History:

Matthew is a man of faith, though he did not start on the path to glory. As a child, he was far from the sanctity of the church. While his mother worked at the bar, Matt typically frequented pool halls and gas stations, associating with those who would rather remain in the shadows due to their shady practices. That’s why his conversion to Christianity at nineteen was both sudden and dramatic. Some called it a miracle while others suspected it was desperation disguised as revelation. Either way, the church folks loved a revival story, and as far as they were concerned, Matt was a textbook example.

However, when he went off to attend seminary, it did not last. Rumors swirled about the reasons, ranging from illness to insubordination; some even speculated that there was an inappropriate relationship involved. Despite the circumstances, the outcome remained the same: Matt returned to Pines Holler early, seeking fulfilling work that would satisfy his faith.

Fortunately, Pines Holler Baptist Church took him in. Pastor Waylon Shaw—older, patient, and sharp enough to see both potential and danger in the young man—became a kind of mentor and father figure. Under Shaw’s wing, Matt found his purpose. As the congregation’s youth and outreach pastor, he wrangled teens on Wednesday nights, handled funerals on short notice, and even stepped into the role of unofficial counselor and confidante for anyone in town who needed someone to talk to.

Nevertheless, his transformation never felt complete. While his faith and love are real, he still experiences certain temptations from his past that he hasn’t quite managed to drown in baptism.

_{Extra Facts // Headcannons:}

• REQUIRED: How does your character feel about the expansion/growth of Pines Holler?
  This is a complicated issue for Matt. On one hand, he wants to save Pines Holler from decay, feeling a deep connection to the place as his hometown, but on the other, he has an innate desire to escape and find his own path.
• Smokes in his truck to calm his nerves, but never in front of church members.
• Keeps liquor in a water bottle under the hymnals in the back of the church, untouched for weeks, and then gone overnight.
• Writes letters to his mother, but never sends them or visits her.
• Drives an ancient Toyota Tacoma that he routinely takes up to the overlook outside town to pray, curse, or simply sit and listen to music.
• At least two households in Pines Holler blame him for breaking up their daughters.
• Once tried to host a youth canoe trip that ended with two sprained ankles and a missing paddle. It’s still a running joke to this day.
• Says, “God will sort it out” when what he really means is, “I don’t know how to.”
• He believes the Holy Spirit speaks in shame and longing, but he isn’t sure which is louder.

Pines Holler [Not Accepting]

@Sugar and Spite @Moon Child @SalemFlame Getting in right under the wire. I haven't been feeling well over the past few days, so it was a bit tense for a while.

Pastor Matthew Pierce

Matthew Pierce

_{Faceclaim: Lewis Pullman // Color Code: #6494ed}
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

_{Full Name:}

Matthew Coltrane Pierce

_Nickname(s):

Pastor Matt, Matty

_Age:

31

_Gender:

Male

_Sexuality:

Straight

_Occupation:

Youth & Outreach Pastor at Pines Holler Baptist Church; occasionally volunteers as a counselor for those in emotional distress, despite no proper psychiatric training

_{Place of Residence:}

He has taken up residence in the small ‘shack’ previously used by the cemetery caretaker behind the church. While he insists it is only a temporary solution, he has occupied the space for the past three years.

_{Family and Close Connections:}

• Father Waylon Shaw – the head pastor of Pines Holler Baptist Church; serves as both Matt’s boss and mentor. After his biological father left at a young age, he views him almost like the father he never had. He is poised to succeed him as the head pastor after BLANK steps down, retires, or passes.
• Lorraine Pierce – Mother and former bartender, she now resides in a nursing home a few towns over in Marion. Matt rarely speaks about her and has shown no inclination to visit her, even with her declining health.
• Tessa Reeves – Ex-girlfriend who left for Knoxville. With rumors swirling about her engagement, Matt claims he’s happy for her, though he seldom elaborates on the subject and prefers not to talk about their past.

_Appearance:

• Height: 6’0”
• Hair: Brown hair, usually unkempt and kept a little too long; light stubble on his chin that he trims to look accidental
• Eyes: Blue
• Body Type: Ruggedly handsome, conceals a trim body beneath his more conservative choice of clothes
• Clothing Style: Clean shirts that are usually rolled up at the sleeves and wrinkled, khaki or jeans, casual shoes, typically a pair of worn sneakers, a silver chain around his neck with a cross, and leather bracelets from some youth event he never talks about
• Body Markings: N/A

_Personality:

• Awkwardly charming
• Soft-spoken, but firm when pushed
• Compassionate to a fault; he can be far too trusting sometimes
• Self-loathing in private/lonely
• Secretly volatile
• Faithful but constantly tempted
• Empathetic
• Romantic in theory; reckless in practice
• Idealistic
• Afraid of wasting his life

_History:

Matthew is a man of faith, though he did not start on the path to glory. As a child, he was far from the sanctity of the church. While his mother worked at the bar, Matt typically frequented pool halls and gas stations, associating with those who would rather remain in the shadows due to their shady practices. That’s why his conversion to Christianity at nineteen was both sudden and dramatic. Some called it a miracle while others suspected it was desperation disguised as revelation. Either way, the church folks loved a revival story, and as far as they were concerned, Matt was a textbook example.

However, when he went off to attend seminary, it did not last. Rumors swirled about the reasons, ranging from illness to insubordination; some even speculated that there was an inappropriate relationship involved. Despite the circumstances, the outcome remained the same: Matt returned to Pines Holler early, seeking fulfilling work that would satisfy his faith.

Fortunately, Pines Holler Baptist Church took him in. Pastor Waylon Shaw—older, patient, and sharp enough to see both potential and danger in the young man—became a kind of mentor and father figure. Under Shaw’s wing, Matt found his purpose. As the congregation’s youth and outreach pastor, he wrangled teens on Wednesday nights, handled funerals on short notice, and even stepped into the role of unofficial counselor and confidante for anyone in town who needed someone to talk to.

Nevertheless, his transformation never felt complete. While his faith and love are real, he still experiences certain temptations from his past that he hasn’t quite managed to drown in baptism.

_{Extra Facts // Headcannons:}

• REQUIRED: How does your character feel about the expansion/growth of Pines Holler?
  This is a complicated issue for Matt. On one hand, he wants to save Pines Holler from decay, feeling a deep connection to the place as his hometown, but on the other, he has an innate desire to escape and find his own path.
• Smokes in his truck to calm his nerves, but never in front of church members.
• Keeps liquor in a water bottle under the hymnals in the back of the church, untouched for weeks, and then gone overnight.
• Writes letters to his mother, but never sends them or visits her.
• Drives an ancient Toyota Tacoma that he routinely takes up to the overlook outside town to pray, curse, or simply sit and listen to music.
• At least two households in Pines Holler blame him for breaking up their daughters.
• Once tried to host a youth canoe trip that ended with two sprained ankles and a missing paddle. It’s still a running joke to this day.
• Says, “God will sort it out” when what he really means is, “I don’t know how to.”
• He believes the Holy Spirit speaks in shame and longing, but he isn’t sure which is louder.

Heroes Rise: Paragon City

D E T E C T I V E S T E V E D O N A H U E
D E T E C T I V E S T E V E D O N A H U E

Lucky Noodle, Little Asia

Steve reacted a half-second slower than Shimazu, momentarily startled by the figure’s sudden appearance. It wasn’t the result of slow reflexes or a lack of focus, but rather his inability to detect the new arrival. His powers had failed him in this instance, and it baffled him as to why.

Was it the being’s affinity for controlling the shadows? Or something far more complicated?

Whatever the case, he couldn’t dwell on it now.

Steve thrust the thought from his mind and immediately adjusted once Shimazu stepped forward. It was important that he not challenge his positioning; he trusted the man and would fall in line to allow him to intervene. Afterall, he had already dealt with this mysterious being. His knowledge would be far more valuable in this case. And so, he shifted to his right to cover the old man’s flank, his hand resting near his holster as a precaution.

“Easy,” Steve uttered, his voice firm to project his authority. He kept Ashley and Julia in his peripheral vision to ensure that they remained safe. “Nobody move… nobody rush him. We’re not making any sudden movements.”

The detective’s eyes locked with the man in the shadows, noting that he appeared more human in nature, a departure from the monster he had initially envisioned. It was a gentle reminder not to judge or form preconceived notions about his suspects. He needed to remain impartial and follow the facts.

“You picked one hell of a time to ask for a conversation,” Steve continued in a low tone. “So, here’s how this goes.” He nodded toward Shimazu without taking his eyes from the shadow being. “He asked you a simple question. You stay exactly where you are, hands up and palms out… no tricks or disappearing acts, and you answer him.”

The detective paused and canted his head, scrutinizing the man.

“Go on… who are you?”

The Dead Don't Die: Paradise Lost.

I'm there!

Pines Holler [Not Accepting]

<Snipped quote by Skelm>

The character sheets have been coming in pretty rapidly. I do still have a loose deadline of Jan 27th for all character sheets though, so I wouldn't sweat it *that* much.

anyway.

I'm cool with the character concept. Waylon is old, and his children are estranged, so it makes sense for him to have some sort of apprentice. I'm not sure about the living on property thing, as I was only planning for it to really be the church and the graveyard. We could compromise with perhaps the old grave keepers shack? I doubt it's anything fancy at all though, and probably needs a lot of TLC that may or may not have already been done - I'll leave that one up to you. I'm imagining one of those places that you look at like 'damn, it's free, but is it worth it?' Dunno if that makes sense. But ye, the concept checks out.

@Sugar and Spite

Yup, that makes total sense! I can also make the change to the caretaker's shack in the cemetery. In a lot of ways, I think it makes more sense that way. It could also be a running thing with my character wanting to get out of there... lol!

Anyway, thank you for your feedback! I'll go ahead and get started on the CS.

Pines Holler [Not Accepting]

Wow, this is moving fast!

I wanted to pop in and run my character concept by you before moving ahead with fleshing out the CS.

@Sugar and Spite, I saw that your character's father (Waylon Shaw) is the preacher of the Baptist church. I was toying with the idea of a youth pastor who works alongside Shaw – he sees him as a sort of mentor or father figure in his life (I'm assuming he wouldn't know about the abuse). He is also tasked with conducting funerals and providing counseling sessions for anyone in need of those services. He lives on the church property, perhaps in the former church secretary's house or something like that. I envision it as more of a shack than anything elaborate. Would something like that work?

Pines Holler - A Small Town SoL Sandbox RP [NOT Accepting]

Throwing in my interest. I would love to participate!

Heroes Rise: Paragon City

D E T E C T I V E S T E V E D O N A H U E
D E T E C T I V E S T E V E D O N A H U E

Lucky Noodle, Little Asia

Steve rocked back on his heels and absorbed the last of their comments in silence, his jaw working subtly as he tried to piece together the complex mosaic of details they had given him. Shadow manipulation. Gang interference through an orchestrated attack by the Blue Dragons. A targeted abduction. He had jotted it all down in his notebook; it helped him process things, in addition to providing him with a reference point. From his initial assessment, he deduced that none of it was routine. However, the consistency in their narratives confirmed that they were likely not hiding anything from him. They had also been cooperative when he had asked them to stay. He had to give them credit for that.

“Alright,” he said finally, his tone easing. “As far as I can tell, you’ve all been straightforward with me, and I’m not going to make any of you relive this twice. You’re not suspects, and you’re not being detained. I think I have everything I need.”

His gaze shifted briefly to Sarah, noting her restlessness. She hadn’t relaxed once since he arrived on the scene, which would’ve been suspicious in itself, but he could only presume she wanted to help her friend. He couldn’t fault her for that. In fact, it was admirable.

“If you need air, water… whatever helps,” he canted his head toward Sarah and offered a thin smile, “take it. Just stay relatively close, so I know you’re alright.”

Steve turned to Shimazu next, nodding to offer his respect to the old man. “Your assessment of the suspect is noted,” he stated firmly, tapping the end of his pen against the pages of his notepad. “If this individual is acting under coercion, or something akin to possession, I’ll make sure to include that addendum to the APB; that it warrants caution. The last thing I need is some rookie charging a potentially compromised meta and making a hostage situation worse.”

A knowing smile touched his lips, almost as if he expected the other man to understand his predicament. They shared a mutual bond in the sense that Mr. Shimazu used to serve as a law enforcement officer for the PCPD. That was all the respect he needed.

He held the old man’s gaze a moment longer before turning to regard Julia. “And you, Ms. Kray,” he spoke in a more somber tone, “you did the right thing turning over the goggles. I’m not interested in dragging you backward over mistakes you’ve already paid for. Once I pull the footage, they go straight back to you. You have my word.”

Straightening, Steve issued a sigh and tucked the notepad into his breast pocket before addressing the group as a whole. “From here, the rest is on me. I’ll file the initial report, escalate the abduction up the chain, and get the APB out with the shadow-ability advisory attached. I’ll also have a tech run a cross-reference on Blue Dragon activity in the area. There might be a connection, or it could just be a case of lousy timing, but either way, I’m going to include it. Better safe than sorry.”

His gaze drifted toward one of the darker corners of the diner, a hint of unease flickering over his features.

“I also want to ensure we’re not dealing with more than one shadow being… or walker,” he continued with more caution. “If someone targeted Madelyne Crane specifically, there’s a reason… and we’re going to find it.”

A warm smile touched his lips as he returned his attention to the group. “You’ve all done more than enough today. Just sit tight for a few more minutes, and then you’re free to head out.”

Seekers Beyond - Foreword

Looking great! I'll be working on submitting a character this week.