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Name: Roger Kimble

Age: 27 (September 11, 1984)

Born/ Raised in: Kingston, New York [Moved to Manhattan at age 19 in search of a job]

Biography: Due to abusive father, Roger has many difficulties at school, such as getting into fights, disrespecting teacher, etc. Abusive father dies of a heart attack at age 49, (June 05, 1998 Roger is age 13). Mother goes into psychosis years later (200?- Roger is unsure when her mind began to slip) due to PTSD from losing her husband (PTSD begins to take effect, January of 1999). Roger goes to community college for a year in order to gain a major in Journalism. Fails in the final quarter after being accused of stealing answers. He manages to find a job as a cashier at Brown's Supermarket, but quits after a few unbearable years.

Roger attempts to join military, but fails the psychological test (September 14, 2001). Attempts to join because he feels completely useless after the 9/11 attack on the U.S.

Roger looks for a job as a journalist, despite not passing the course. After being rejected by so many different newspapers, he almost quits his search but, decides to ask one more time at a small time newspaper called, "The Daily Gazetteer", run solely by one Arthur Oswald Harrington. Harrington, desperate for a new journalist after the former one quit, hires Roger immediately, despite his unhealthy background.

Appearance:

Eye Color: Green with brown
Hair color: Black
Race: Caucasian
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: Approx. 185 lbs.


Illnesses/ Allergies [?]:

Insomnia
Paranoia
Intermittent Explosive Disorder- Random bursts of rage-[early in story]
Trichotillomania- pulling hair out habitually- [Later in story]
Depression-[constant]
Anxiety- [constant]