Inside the Vault

Characters

Norm

Gender: Male Nickname(s): Son of Hank (Bud Askins) Age: 22 Born: c.2273/2274 Occupation: Computers and Information Maintenance, Janitor (formerly), Kitchen duty (formerly) Affiliation: Vault 33 Family: Rose MacLean - mother (dead) Hank MacLean - father Lucy MacLean - sister Chet - cousin Norman "Norm" MacLean is a resident of Vault 33 in 2296, the inquisitive brother of Lucy MacLean and the son of Hank MacLean. Norm was born to Rose and Hank MacLean of Vault 33 and has one sister, Lucy. Rose suspected the surface world was hospitable and fled Vault 33, angering her husband because he viewed this as dangerous. Rose took Norm and his older sister to live in Shady Sands, although the two children seemed too young to have memories of being on the surface. At some point, Hank finds Rose on the surface, but she refuses to return with him. Hank took his children back from Rose, moving them back to Vault 33, where they believed Rose had died of natural causes during their early childhood. Growing up in Vault 33, Norm became best friends with his cousin Chet. However, he is a black sheep in the Vault's community due to his introversion and irreverent personality. As he came to working age, Norm went from job to job in the Vault, receiving a performance grade of "lacks enthusiasm" at each one. Despite his general apathy, he does care about the community to some degree, especially the people who are close to him. Short at 4'11 to 5'1, slim somewhat slacker-like build, standard Vault 33 blue and yellow jumpsuit with a Pip-Boy 3000 Mark V on his wrist, Short dark hair often styled in a simple low-maintenance cut, often with a bored, skeptical, or disengaged expression, often found looking down at his Pip-Boy or observing surroundings with a knowing smirk. introverted, cynical, and highly intelligent, yet initially unmotivated, resident of Vault 33 who acts as a "black sheep" and natural detective abilities. Though perceived as a shy slacker, he possesses a strong moral compass, is deeply loyal, and obsessively investigates, revealing a courageous nature behind his sardonic, non-combative demeanor. Contrarian & Perceptive: Often challenges authority, questioning the "happy" narrative of the vault, and is unafraid to point out hypocrisy. The "Natural Spy": intensely curious and analytical, able to connect clues. Introverted but Loyal: prefers working alone or in small groups (often with his cousin, Chet) rather than being part of the social crowd. Lazy Yet Capable: noted for "lacking enthusiasm" in assigned jobs preferring to slack off but his high intelligence (speculated 9/10 INT) makes him capable when motivated. Courageous in Action