Derek Scofield

Derek Scofield is an aspiring chef on board Nightshade.

He is written by Luigi87.

Biography
A Vesper by birth, Derek has never actually stepped foot on the planet. He understands the actual terrain is not that hospitable, and as such has mainly remained and travelled between the colonies in his life. He was born on Eve-3, but his family moved to Eve-1 when he was fourteen. When Eve-3 was annexed by the Martian Government in 2218, in spite of no longer living there, Derek began to develop negative feelings towards the Martian people. He wouldn’t say he hated them, but there was an underlying resentment that he could not deny. When he turned 18, Derek began to travel to various colonies in the active solar system; however he made it a point to avoid Mars Space. As such most of Derek’s travels have been confined between Earth colonies, with a few rare trips to a Independents, as he is not very fond of their way of thinking.

For years Derek has apprenticed as a chef aboard the Earth Space luxury vessel, Adulation, and one day hopes to be the head chef in one of Helius-4’s many famous restaurants. A strong reason Derek travels between colonies outside of his work, is to find and purchase ingredients and meals that would otherwise be impossible to find, or too expensive to import in Venus Space. However do not ask him to cook fried okra; he has no tolerance for such an abomination.

Physical Appearance
Six feet tall, with navy eyes and short auburn hair. Well built but not exactly muscular. Tanned skinned inherited by growing up in Venus Space. He customarily wears a brown jacket when outside of the VE Ring to cope with the cooler temperatures, and brown pants. Often wears a light t-shirt made of ‘natural’ fibres artificially produced on Venus. Derek keeps a holster around his waist featuring a location for his gun, as well as compartments for his ammunition, and additional barrel and chambers.

Personality and Traits
Proud of his identity as a Vesper, and on the whole a nice guy. While he means no ill will, Derek has some minor prejudices against Martians and Independents. Nearly always willing to give people the benefit of the doubt, Derek will absolutely not hesitate to retaliate if someone were to offensively utter the term Duster in front of him.

Primary Combat Style
Carries around a modified 12-shot revolver, manufactured in Venus Space. The barrel and chamber can be removed and replaced with an extended barrel with a single chamber that carries a far more powerful shell.