Baxter Vorona
Name: Baxter Vorona
Aliases/Nicknames: White Crow, Bush Wookie
Faction: Owner of White Crow Survival Co
Background and History
Origins and Family:
Baxter Vorona was visiting family in Toplin shortly after finishing high school when the outbreak turned the world upside down.
Pre-Outbreak Life:
Baxter had a deep fascination with music and military history, especially eras spanning from World War I to the Korean War. These passions shaped his understanding of survival tactics and fueled his post-apocalypse skills.
Survival Journey:
Baxter’s return to Livonia revealed a desolate landscape: empty homes, decimated towns, and streets crawling with the infected. After reclaiming what he could and leaving Livonia, he encountered a harrowing cannibal cult. His escape from this grim ordeal led him to the Sakhal region, where his story continues.
Personality and Motivations
Core Traits and Values:
Baxter is a happy soul, striving to help others and maintain his humanity despite the world’s cruelties. His optimistic spirit is often evident as he hums or sings tunes like “Suicide is Painless” or “Katyusha.”
Beliefs and Survival Philosophy:
Baxter draws strength from a hybrid belief system combining Romanism and Buddhism. His core philosophy is that invisibility—remaining unseen—is the best armor. Despite his minimalist survival approach, he is driven by a strong desire to aid those he deems worthy, ensuring they can see another day.
Relationships and Allies:
Baxter has cultivated close bonds with several individuals, including Shaggy, Victoria Gold, Hector, and Dimitri. Conversely, his encounters with the Yellow King have cemented them as enemies.
Skills and Special Abilities
Survival Skills:
Baxter’s proficiency in survival stems from his knowledge of military history and combat medic training in school. His skills include advanced hunting techniques and medical knowledge, including emergency wound care and field medicine.
Combat and Defense:
Baxter is adept in both stealth and direct combat. His preference lies in older weapons like the Mosin Nagant, SKS, and Longhorn, paired with a self-taught mastery of bayonets and other traditional military tools. His fondness for military manuals has also enhanced his combat effectiveness.
Languages and Knowledge:
While English is his primary language, Baxter also uses military terms and phrases from various languages. His extensive knowledge of military history informs his approach to both survival and conflict.
Character Equipment and Inventory
Primary Weapons and Tools:
Baxter’s trusted Mosin Nagant rarely leaves his side, though he has also relied on the SKS, Longhorn, and BK113 during his travels.
Personal Items and Mementos:
The Mosin is his most cherished possession, outranking even his journal. Having lost it once to the cannibal cult, he fiercely protects it.
Additional Gear and Resources:
Baxter always carries a small supply of emergency medical equipment, including blood bags, bandages, and chelating tablets. His signature ghillie gear allows him to blend seamlessly into his surroundings.
Notable Events and Recent Journal Entries
Memorable Moments:
Key moments in Baxter’s journey include his capture of the Yellow King, successfully repairing and driving an Ada vehicle, and establishing long-distance transport routes.
Character Reflections:
Recent entries reflect on his rapid improvement in quality of life, the joy of reuniting with old friends, and the frustrations of bad luck in an unforgiving world.
Future Goals and Intentions:
Baxter’s ultimate goal is to support new arrivals by equipping them with survival essentials, ensuring they can adapt quickly to their new reality.
Relationships and Community Impact
Notable Relationships:
Baxter shares strong bonds with Shaggy, Victoria, Hector, and Dimitri, fostering trust and camaraderie. His efforts against the Yellow King have made him a key player in protecting the community.
Role in Community:
Baxter serves as a guide, a supplier, and a capable rifleman in times of crisis. His presence ensures newcomers are supported and prepared.
Trust and Reputation:
While Baxter’s personal view of how others perceive him remains unclear, his consistent efforts to aid others have earned him a reputation as a reliable and generous figure.
Quotes and Personal Philosophy
Quotes or Mantras:
Baxter frequently quotes military manuals and popular media, and his humor often lightens tense situations.
Personal Philosophy:
Baxter’s philosophy revolves around the principle of minimalism: less is more. He prioritizes being unseen and striking first, a strategy he believes offers better protection than any physical armor.
