Personality: Introvert, quiet, a man of few words...
Some Background: Jared never knew his biological mother or father and was in and out of foster homes as a child. His unstable childhood caused him to be emotionally closed off to everyone. He focused on his schooling and always got good grades. When he turned eighteen he had no problem being on his own. He worked hard. Too hard to have friends or relationships, but he didn't mind.
He was twenty three when the events took place. Earthquakes destroyed buildings all around him and opened the pavement. Gas lines broke and fires started. The fire didn't take long to spread. He walked as fast as the shaking ground would let him. When the earthquake eased up a little, he ran until he felt safe. When he came back, little fires were still going and the town was in rubble. It reeked of burnt flesh. It was clear there wasn't going to be a rescue party. He searched the ruined town for supplies as best as he could and never came back.