Evan Valencourt



 Name: Evan Valencourt
 Portrayed By: Chris Evans
 Profession: Self-Employed [Motivational Speaker, Author, & Teacher]
 Age: 33
 Gender: Male
 Height/Weight: 6'0 / 194 pounds
 Nationality/Ethnicity: Caucasian [Born in the USA]
 Tattoos/Scars: None
 Clothing/Outfit: Prefers suits and athletic wear [sweats/hoodies] with trendy sneakers day-to-day. When it is time to get dirty, rugged outdoor wear and steel toed boots.

Traits:

 3 Strengths: Athletic, Charismatic/Leadership, People predictor
 3 Flaws: Too supportive, Impulsive, Claustrophobia



Personality:

 Fears: Claustrophobia [not severe, but triggered in extremely enclosed places], Fear of failing people, and getting out of shape.
 Aspirations: Continue to help others break off their 'chains', to conquer his claustrophobia 100%, and to continue to conquer physical obstacles.
 Dominant Emotion: Serenity
 Demeanor: Evan is loud, physically and verbally, but not in an overbearing way. When he acts, it catches peoples' attention. He has a deep voice that is calm and confident, and he leads the way by example instead of following. When talking to others he is attentive and gives feedback, devoting his attention to them. Evan tries to push people past their limits to help their personal growth. If a crisis erupts, he acts quickly [sometimes too quickly] to solve the problem. He believes in letting your inner barbarian out. On a daily basis he is kind, courteous, and respectful.
 Quirks/Oddities: Meditation
 Skills/Proficiencies: Yoga, athleticism, outdoor survival [defense/scavenging/first aid], crafter, speaking to people [one-on-one and groups].

Equipment:

 A backpack with survival gear [notable items being a hand axe, entrenching tool, machete, & flare gun]
 Smith & Wesson Model 29 Magnum Revovler - aka the 'Bear Stopper'
 Journal [daily writings and poetry]

History:

 Born in the Midwest of the US, grew up as an overweight child.
 Family died in a car accident, Evan survived with a hairline fracture on his pelvis [nearly unscathed].
 Adopted by a family who liked to live, 'off the grid'. Instead of TV/Video games he gardened and learned outdoor skills.
 Dedicated himself to physical fitness, wanting to live life to the fullest.
 Helped other kids out, became a role model and school leader; stood up to bullies.
 Valedictorian of his high school and Eagle Scout.
 Full ride scholarship for B.A. in Leadership/Organizational structure and a minor in journalism.
 Accomplished multiple 'physical' achievements [hiking the whole Appalachian Trail, ran an Ironman, marathons, extreme camping, etc.]
 Became famous for his participation in a reality TV show about giving back to the community. He was the fan favorite for his authentic nature.
 Wrote 3 self-help books about finding your 'inner barbarian,' championing instinctive decisions and getting in touch with yourself in nature.
 The third book made the New York Times Bestsellers list for 10 weeks.
 Does motivational speech tours around America, continues to write, and takes groups out into the wild to help them get 'instinctual'.
 Runs leadership and community programs at the University of Berkeley, teaching classes from time to time.
 At 33 has dated, including a few celebrities and students, but has not settled down.
 Unaware of the outbreak at first, having taken a group out on extreme camping. All cell phones and electronics other than an emergency radio [that is usually turned off] were left with the vehicles.