Eugene Porter

Eugene Porter, a character both convoluted and compelling, navigates the treacherous landscape of a world plagued by the undead with a peculiar blend of anxiety and intellect. Born in the bustling metropolis of Dallas, Texas, he was cradled by a family steeped in the wisdom of engineering—a trade that would later define his identity amidst the chaos of the apocalypse. Eugene's life unfolds like a fragile flower struggling in a storm, each petal representing a facet of his character; a high school president turned reluctant survivor, his story is punctuated by a series of audacious fabrications aimed at ensuring his survival. He initially presents himself as a scientist with a mission to save humanity, a ruse designed to secure protection from his desperately needed companions—a strategy that, though rooted in fear, reveals his complex psyche.

As the tale meanders through the harrowing events that shape him, one observes his metamorphosis from a cowardly liar to a figure of significant influence within the complex web of alliances formed among the survivors. Eugene gains the reputation of a resourceful engineer, devising life-saving inventions and unfortunately, lethal weaponry, yet grappling with a profound guilt that gnaws at his conscience, a constant reminder of the lives he has indirectly steered toward doom. Eugene's journey exemplifies the interplay of fear and hope, cowardice and courage, making him a mirror to humanity's struggle against its own darkness.