Victoria Gold
Name: Victoria Gold
Nickname(s): V (preferred), Vic (disliked), never Vicky.
Faction: Owner of Snakebite Leathers and Crafts
Location: NW Nogovo, Sakhal
Associations: Shaggy, Wade, and Tex.
Background and History
Origins and Family:
Born in the UK to an English corporate lawyer father and a Chernarussian civil rights activist mother, Victoria grew up in a wealthy but emotionally distant family. Raised primarily by her grandparents, she fondly remembers their kindness, despite family fractures later in life.
Pre-Outbreak Life:
Victoria studied marketing at university and worked in various jobs before finding success as a consultant in Chernarus. She was a keen participant in Viking reenactment groups, which honed her survival and combat skills. Passionate about crafts, fitness, and history, she developed a pragmatic and resourceful outlook on life.
Survival Journey:
Her journey through the outbreak has been fraught with loss and hardship. From losing loved ones to surviving violent ambushes, she has endured traumatic events that forced her to adapt. Eventually, she found solace and community in places like Livonia and later Sakhal.
Personality and Motivations
Core Traits and Values:
Victoria is calm, caring, and highly resourceful. She values honesty, integrity, and loyalty, often putting the well-being of others above her own.
Beliefs and Survival Philosophy:
A Norse pagan, she believes in the inevitability of fate, using her faith as a guide for survival. Her philosophy centers on respect for the world and its history, balancing self-reliance with community contributions.
Relationships and Allies:
Victoria has formed deep bonds with Shaggy (a father figure), Wade (her unconventional companion), and Anna (a mentee). She also has close ties with Tex, Tyr, Hector, and Eric, valuing their camaraderie and trust.
Skills and Abilities
- Survival Skills: Proficient in hunting, tracking, leatherworking, and foraging.
- Combat Skills: Expertise in melee weapons (axes, knives, spears) and firearms (ASVAL, SVD, Glocks).
- Medical Skills: Able to perform basic first aid, set bones, and handle bleeding.
- Languages: Fluent in English, Russian, German, French, and Old Norse.
Notable Events and Reflections
Victoria’s life is marked by significant moments of resilience, such as:
- Surviving a near-fatal ambush in Sarnowek with the help of Wade and Shaggy.
- Discovering a concentration camp in Sakhal, which weighed heavily on her emotionally.
- Building her life anew, focusing on crafting and helping others through her survival store.
Quotes:
- “Sometimes the same is different, but mostly it’s the same.”
- “We were born to die.”
