Forge / Kieran Hayes

Real name: Kieran Hayes Age: 23

Appearance: With black hair and tactical gear including a ballistic helmet, tactical vest, survival backpack, black or tan gloves (i dont really care), and boots. Yes. Also he looks like a pretty strong guy... but dont worry he wont rip you to pieces and hes not like BULK or anything. 😏

Likes: Quiet moments of solitude, tinkering with gear, the sound of rain, old photographs and memories, music (when available), and mostly helping others.

Dislikes: Betrayal and dishonesty, Needless sacrifices, crowded or confined spaces: (crowds remind Forge of chaotic moments, such as the fall of his own base.), over-optimistic idealism, disrespect for the fallen, unnecessary violence, idle complaints, and wasting resources.

Hobbies: knife crafting, sketching memories of his old comrades, target practice, sometimes but rarely telling old russian folk tales or his own stories to the younger comrades or survivors, and documenting the locations of supplies, safe zones, and areas with high zombie activity.

Personality: Resilient and Tenacious: Forge is unyielding in the face of adversity. The loss of his comrades, especially Arda, has forged an iron will to survive and carry on their legacy, no matter the cost. He doesnt give up easily even when the odds are stacked up against him. Resourceful and Tactical: His military gear and upbringing have made him a natural Problem-solver. Forge accesses situations quickly, prioritizes survival, and is always thinking several steps ahead. He's the guy that sees opportunity in chaos. Reserved but caring: Kieran struggles to open up emotionally, haunted by the trauma of losing his team and his childhood. However underneath that tough exterior lies a deeply compassionate person who wants to protect others even if he finds it difficult to show. He's a reluctant leader and calculated but compassionate. While he's cautious and strategic in his decision-making, Forge balances practically with a desire to help those in need. Grief and Guilt: losing Arda and his former crew ways heavily on him, and he often feels survivor's guilt. Seeking Redemption: Forge doesn't just fight zombies. He fights to justify his survival which fuels his determination. He's guarded but loyal and his new crew sometimes see him as a mentor. Trust doesn't come easy for Forge anymore but once someone earns it, he's fiercely loyal. Forge has a soft spot for younger or inexperienced survivors, seeing in them the hope he thought he had lost. Though he rarely shows it, he takes in helping others find their strength.

Flaws/vulnerabilities: Isolation: Forge's reluctance to Express his emotions often alienates him from others, making it hard for his crew to fully understand him. Overburdened by Responsibility: His sense of duty can lead to him taking on too much, neglecting his own well-being in the process. Nightmares and Triggers: Memories of the horde that destroyed his old base and his traumatizing childhood haunt him, causing occasional lapses during high-stress situations. He sometimes also flinches when someone tries to even make contact with him in the slightest ways due to his.... childhood.

Forge's childhood: Forge doesn't necessarily talk about his childhood and when he does its rare. When he was 10 years old he had another boy about the same age as him as a friend. The other boy could relate to Forge and had a similar childhood as Forge. The bad part was that the other boy's father was apart of a gang. There was a teenager in that gang who liked to abuse the other boy Forge was friends with. This teenage boy doesn't only like to hurt kids. He likes to make them feel uncomfortable in the way you know what were thinking. One day Forge and his friend were sitting at a river after Forge ran away from his house for a bit avoiding his fathers abuse. The teenager started off with regular hitting or just mocking them but it only got worse almost knocking Forge out when he was 10. Forge stood his ground for his friend trying to defend him the best way he could. That is until his friend got knocked out and.... Forge got violated, leaving him broken, battered, and even traumatized. At home Forge's parents didn't have the best relationship either, Often fighting, but Forge's mom cared deeply for Forge and always tried to keep him safe from his fathers abuse. His father on the other hand used to frequently abuse Forge for even doing the smallest things or to just let his anger out. It got so bad to the point Forge's mother had a REALLY bad arguement with Forge's father. Then Forge's father lost control... beating Forge's mother until she was dead. Once Forge found out he was absolutely devastated started to run away from the household and leave his father behind to go with his friend. After Forge left, Forge's father offed himself realizing what he had done and that he was alone and nobody gave a shit about him. (Also when he was 13 years of age the zombie apocalypse started killing Forge's friend and leaving Forge to survive for years by himself until he found Arda at age 17) (Arda is a WOMAN by the way for anyone who is confused)