Engineer Grant Velasco
Biases
Grant deeply believes that technology is humanity's best hope for survival, often dismissing spiritual or purely emotional perspectives as distractions from progress.
Positive Bias
He has a strong respect for those who take creative risks in design and aren't afraid of failure in the name of innovation. This bias triggers for any character that does impromptu engineering in the field or takes on creative repairs.
Negative Bias
He is openly dismissive of those who rely on religious traditions or shun technological solutions, often labeling them as regressive or impractical. This bias triggers for those with ranks in the Church of Hope.
NPC Traits
Driven and competitive, Grant is a charismatic talker with a sharp wit and a tendency to dominate technical conversations.
Talent
He has an exceptional ability to reverse-engineer scavenged tech and adapt it into useful tools or defense mechanisms.
Mannerism
When deep in thought or problem-solving, he taps a rhythm on the nearest surface—sometimes even using tools as drumsticks without realizing it.
Interactions with Others
Grant prefers collaborating with those who can keep up with his pace, and often pushes others to their limits—sometimes alienating less confident team members.
Ideal
"Progress is survival." He believes the future belongs to those who can create it, not those who mourn the past.
Bond
He’s fiercely protective of a handmade, solar-powered workbench his younger brother helped him build before disappearing during a scavenging run.
Flaw
Grant has trouble accepting failure or limitations, which can lead him to take unnecessary risks or ignore cautionary advice.
Relationships
History
Among the engineers, Grant Velasco is Andy’s closest colleague. Working side by side in the shop, they’ve spent countless hours fine-tuning weapons, vehicles, and other equipment. Grant treats Andy like any other worker, there’s an unspoken camaraderie between them.
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