Thomas Virgil
Professor Thomas James Virgil
History
Tom was recently hired on as an associate professor in the anthropology department at Safe Haven's very own Lancaster University, which is noticeably smaller compared to the institute's more renowned disciplines. As with the course, his reputation was also lacking any notable accolades and he'd yet to make a name for himself. While aiming to attain full tenure, his department head, Dr. Jeffery Hampstead, invited him to a dinner party with the university's dean. Also invited were several prominent members of the university's board of directors and its chairman. There, the director suggested Tom accept a position onboard a new expedition funded by Apex. If he spent at least one year assisting the initiative (codenamed: Iliad) he would be granted his tenure (the true motive being a substantial donation to Lancaster from Apex). Though initially reluctant to accept without further details, Tom and Dr. Hampstead joined the Iliad Program together and learned about Adarus through Apex's classified briefings at Section 13. They spent two months on Tellus preparing for the bridge crossing, undergoing various survival training scenarios and learning about the new world through classroom lectures. In 2057 CE (1 AA), Tom finally crossed through the Polyphemus Gate and entered Adarus.Psychological Profile
Tom is frequently absent-minded when it comes to social queues. But despite the infrequent faux pas, his most admirable trait is his empathy. Tom will listen to others and keep his opinions to himself until he has the full picture. He may hardly know the right words to say when someone is suffering, physically or psychologically, but it is his insecurity and inability to put his emotions into words that affords him a remarkable skill for listening carefully and mulling over solutions. As such, Tom is able to read a person as if they were an open book and recognize the traits and quirks that no one else can easily see; discerning characters from actors, truths from lies.
Date of Birth
February 21st, 2022
Children
Eyes
Blue
Hair
Brown
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
White, Fair
Height
5'10"
