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Rusty has always been passionate about his community and the natural beauty of the area. He's been involved in local conservation efforts and has donated his time and skills to help with community events. However, lately, Rusty has felt a bit ostracized from his community. Some people blame him for the economic downturn, even though he had no control over it. Rusty feels frustrated by this but remains committed to his community and his work. | Rusty has always been passionate about his community and the natural beauty of the area. He's been involved in local conservation efforts and has donated his time and skills to help with community events. However, lately, Rusty has felt a bit ostracized from his community. Some people blame him for the economic downturn, even though he had no control over it. Rusty feels frustrated by this but remains committed to his community and his work. | ||
=== Community Troubles === | |||
Mike Johnson had just finished up a long day of work, exhausted and ready to head home, when his phone rang. On the other end of the line was an old friend of his from high school, Sarah. Mike hadn't spoken to Sarah in years, but he could tell from the tremble in her voice that something was wrong. | |||
Sarah explained that she was in a tough spot. Her husband had been laid off from his job months ago, and despite their best efforts, they were struggling to make ends meet. To make matters worse, Sarah's mother had fallen ill, and they needed money to pay for her medical bills. Mike had little money to spare but his heart broke for her when she told him the bank was considering foreclosing on the home. Sarah and her husband had tried to refinance the home to lower the payments, they did not know that the house's wiring was considered unsafe. Unless they could find a way to bring the home up to code, the bank was going to foreclose and they'd lose everything. | |||
Sarah was hesitant to ask for help, but Mike could hear the desperation in her voice. He knew that he had the skills to help her out. Mike decided to visit Sarah at her home and take a look at her electrical system to see if there were any repairs or upgrades that he could make. | |||
When Mike arrived at Sarah's house, he found a chaotic scene. The wiring was old and outdated, and there were several safety hazards that needed to be addressed. Mike knew that it was going to be a big job, but he also knew that he couldn't leave Sarah and her family in a dangerous situation. | |||
Mike decided to do the work for Sarah at cost, as he understood how difficult the family's financial situation was. He spent the next several days working on Sarah's home, replacing faulty wiring, and installing new, more efficient fixtures. Despite the long hours and hard work, Mike was happy to be able to help out a member of his community in need. Unknown to Mike, Sarah's husband was a jealous type and started to take issue with how much time Mike was spending with his wife. Nothing happened between them but rumors started to fly. Mike was a pillar of the community and this tarnished his reputation, suddenly work started to dry up and this also meant that he couldn't hire anyone to help him out on the larger jobs either. | |||
Many people started to blame Mike for the lost jobs. When some of his closest friends started to face their own troubles keeping a roof over their heads, the rumor mill was unkind to say the least. The community was looking for someone to blame and Mike was a prime target. When work started to dry up for him, he became desperate and was forced into some hard choices about how to get enough money to live on. |
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Mike (Rusty) is good at breaking down complex problems and coming up with logical solutions to them. They enjoy thinking through the details and finding the most efficient way to fix a problem. He is skilled at making the most out of the resources they have available to them. They can think outside the box and come up with creative solutions to unique problems. Known to not give up easily. Rusty will continue working on a problem until they find a solution, no matter how long it takes. They are dedicated to their craft and take pride in doing a job well. He is reliable and trustworthy. They take their work seriously and always show up on time, ready to get the job done. Rusty has learned to be good at communicating on the job and can explain technical information in a way that is easy for their clients to understand. They are friendly and approachable, and are good at building relationships with their clients. Rusty loves nature and his community, though lately has felt a bit ostracized.
Special Abilities
- Gifted Problem Solver
- High Manual Dexterity
Special Skills
- Journeyman Electrician
- General Mechanic
Background
Mike, known to most as Rusty, grew up in a small town in Northern California. His father was an electrician, and Rusty learned the trade from him at a young age. Rusty was a natural problem solver, and he quickly became his father's go-to assistant on jobs. He loved the challenge of figuring out complex electrical problems and took pride in his ability to find creative solutions.
After completing high school, Rusty decided to pursue a career as an electrician. He worked hard to earn his certification and started his own business in his hometown. At first, business was good. Rusty was known for his attention to detail and his ability to solve even the most difficult electrical problems. His business was thriving, and he was able to support his family and save for the future.
However, in recent years, the local economy has taken a downturn. Many businesses have closed, and there are fewer jobs available. Rusty's business has been hit hard by the economic downturn, and he's had to lay off several employees. He's been forced to take on smaller, less profitable jobs to make ends meet. Despite this, Rusty refuses to give up on his business. He's determined to keep his company running and to continue providing high-quality service to his clients.
Rusty has always been passionate about his community and the natural beauty of the area. He's been involved in local conservation efforts and has donated his time and skills to help with community events. However, lately, Rusty has felt a bit ostracized from his community. Some people blame him for the economic downturn, even though he had no control over it. Rusty feels frustrated by this but remains committed to his community and his work.
Community Troubles
Mike Johnson had just finished up a long day of work, exhausted and ready to head home, when his phone rang. On the other end of the line was an old friend of his from high school, Sarah. Mike hadn't spoken to Sarah in years, but he could tell from the tremble in her voice that something was wrong.
Sarah explained that she was in a tough spot. Her husband had been laid off from his job months ago, and despite their best efforts, they were struggling to make ends meet. To make matters worse, Sarah's mother had fallen ill, and they needed money to pay for her medical bills. Mike had little money to spare but his heart broke for her when she told him the bank was considering foreclosing on the home. Sarah and her husband had tried to refinance the home to lower the payments, they did not know that the house's wiring was considered unsafe. Unless they could find a way to bring the home up to code, the bank was going to foreclose and they'd lose everything.
Sarah was hesitant to ask for help, but Mike could hear the desperation in her voice. He knew that he had the skills to help her out. Mike decided to visit Sarah at her home and take a look at her electrical system to see if there were any repairs or upgrades that he could make.
When Mike arrived at Sarah's house, he found a chaotic scene. The wiring was old and outdated, and there were several safety hazards that needed to be addressed. Mike knew that it was going to be a big job, but he also knew that he couldn't leave Sarah and her family in a dangerous situation.
Mike decided to do the work for Sarah at cost, as he understood how difficult the family's financial situation was. He spent the next several days working on Sarah's home, replacing faulty wiring, and installing new, more efficient fixtures. Despite the long hours and hard work, Mike was happy to be able to help out a member of his community in need. Unknown to Mike, Sarah's husband was a jealous type and started to take issue with how much time Mike was spending with his wife. Nothing happened between them but rumors started to fly. Mike was a pillar of the community and this tarnished his reputation, suddenly work started to dry up and this also meant that he couldn't hire anyone to help him out on the larger jobs either.
Many people started to blame Mike for the lost jobs. When some of his closest friends started to face their own troubles keeping a roof over their heads, the rumor mill was unkind to say the least. The community was looking for someone to blame and Mike was a prime target. When work started to dry up for him, he became desperate and was forced into some hard choices about how to get enough money to live on.