NEVADA
As a hero, Nevada is honorable and works for the common good.
As a villain, Nevada is a paranoid enforcer who sees enemies and conspiracies everywhere.
Nevada is clever. He notices problems others miss. People are either right or wrong, and he fights for right. He sees the world as a dangerous place and feels responsible for rescuing people from harm. He cares about people and fights for the oppressed.
Nevada looks to superiors for guidance and will carry out their orders to the letter. His brain is a card index of people, their preferences, and what makes them tick. He listens well and recognizes patterns others miss. He can grasp philosophy, but this is not his strength. He reads other people and is open to their ideas. He is a good team-builder and excellent story teller. He is wounded when confronted with cruelty or indifference. He would overthrow an abusive authority. Nevada loves to entertain and show off his largess. He likes fine wine and conversation. He excels at networking. People respect him. He gives generously and expects to be patted on the head for it. He knows how to win support and donations.
Nevada likes being in charge. Seniority rules. He makes exceptions to the rules he finds inconvenient. Nevada can craft a plan, see it through, and deal with the fallout. His quick temper can interfere with his effectiveness, especially when he spends more time blaming than fixing. He won't question authority and avoids direct conflict. He fears disapproval and will wiggle out of taking responsibility for things he does wrong. He'd rather coerce other people into doing what needs to be done so he doesn't look like a bad guy. He overlooks the misdeeds of those closest to him.
Nevada embraces prevailing thoughts and conforms and is free with his black and white opinions. If it's said often enough, it must be true. His opinions are limited to information from people he likes. Nevada isn't interested in theories, research, or impersonal debate. His focus on detail can blind him to the big picture. He follows the evidence and ignores hunches and is swayed by emotional arguments. He trusts experience. He doesn't look ahead and can't see that actions have long term consequences. He makes a decision, regardless of whether it is popular, to get it over with. He wants consensus but doesn't always wait for it.
His vast store of data can be used against his enemies. He is susceptible to superstition and dismisses input from people he deems inappropriate. He tells you what he feels and asks for sentiments. Information is good or bad. He surrounds himself with people who agree with him. In an argument, he wants you to understand his feelings on the matter and acknowledge that he is upset. He shuts down if he is called on his faulty information or responds with amused indifference or open dismissal. He rehashes emotions instead of solving problems. He reacts rashly and emotionally. He will debate the topic long after the other person has lost interest.
On the dark side, Nevada can be hypervigilant to the point of paranoia. He justifies his behavior, even if it is harmful. He worships the powerful and he wants to be part of the inner circle around the throne or on the throne. He is easily offended and quick to anger, especially if his efforts go unnoticed. He hates being alone. He wants to be "somebody." He doesn't think for himself. He can be narrow-minded and judgmental. He can be charismatic which makes it easy to induce mutiny. He knows how to manipulate people.
He is intolerant when stressed. He attributes thoughts and feelings to people that they don't have. He is overly sensitive and imagines slights where none are intended. He punishes then rescues.
Nevada's natural allies are Arden, Taylor, Hadley, and Wynn. His nemesis is Greer. He is service-oriented and invested in the happiness and satisfaction of those around him. Being a social creature, he values loyal, like-minded souls. He invests in close personal relationships and makes friends with a wide variety of people. He refuses to believe anything negative about his friends. His friends appreciate his genuine interest and kindheartedness. He is let down if others don’t value their relationship as much as he does. He never gives anything freely and always expects something in return, even if it is praise for having given it. Some people don't appreciate being "managed" by Nevada. He enjoys throwing parties so he can show off his possessions.
As a hero, Nevada has keen insight into what makes people tick. He can rally a crowd and put on a show. He will ignore rules to get the job done and has people willing to do what he asks.
As a villain, Nevada is a shallow but excellent manipulator. He wants to be close to the seat of power and seeks acclaim. He knows how to get under the hero's skin and has minions willing to do his bidding.
Next week, we meet Arden.
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