Physical Description: 5’11” and 165 pounds with a good physique that he earned chasing after and playing with his kids, and that he’s managed to keep ever since he was gifted with grandchildren. He’s got short red hair that’s turned steadily browner as the years have gone by and is now beginning to be peppered with silver. He’s got the same blue eyes that his son’s have, creased with the line’s of a lifetime of laughing. He smiles often, dresses comfortably in neutral colors (and sometimes blues), and has the same claming voice and accent that the rest of his family does.

Personality: Victor is a man who smiles easily, laughs frequently, and truly enjoys life. He’s an atypical Irishman, with no temper to speak of and a strong disliking for alcoholic beverages. He loves spending time with his family and is just as happy playing with his grandchildren, discussing “business” with his children, of enjoying a quiet evening with his wife Claire. Victor is a firm supporter of animal rights and believes that every family should have at least one pet. He never says or does anything without having a reason and the members of his family know better than to argue with him: what he says goes.

Background: Victor is the proud patriarch of Pern’s “O’Connor” clan, which consists of himself and his wife, his four sons, a daughter, two daughter in-laws, one grandson, and one granddaughter. He was born and raised just outside of Dublin and was taught from an early age that he was expected to take over the family business: a veterinarian’s practice. He did so with great gusto, going off to vet school as quickly as possible, rushing through his early schooling quicker than average.

While at school, he met Claire, who was working at his favorite bakery. They fell in love “instantly” (or so they say now) and he brought her back to the farm when he graduated. They lived there happily for a few years before she got pregnant and they decided it was best to move into Dublin proper. Garret O’Connor was their first born, followed quickly a year later by Chase. Deciding to take a short break, Aidan wasn’t born until two years later, and two years after that, Patrick was born, followed quickly a year later by their one and only daughter: Moira.

Their life was happy and going well when Victor and Claire got the opportunity to join a group of colonists heading for a new planet. After doing some research and asking some questions, Victor decided that it was a good opportunity for his family. Garret was 12, Chase 11, Aidan 9, Patrick 7, and Moira 6. All four boys were thrilled by the prospect, but Moira needed a great deal of encouragement. This did not deter Victor, and when the colonists set off for Pern, his family was among them.

Since arriving on Pern, Victor has focused on learning all he can about the animal life native to Pern. He works mainly with dogs, cats, horses, firelizards, and increasingly dragons as well. Now that the second group of eggs has hatched, he’s spending more and more time learning about them.

Family/Friends:
Claire O’Connor/45/Baker/New Landing
Garret O’Connor/26/Geneticist/New Landing (son, Candidate)
Isabella O’Connor/24/Child Care/New Landing (daughter-in-law)
Bridgette O’Connor/7/Third Year Student/New Landing (granddaughter)
Sean O’Connor/5/Child/New Landing (grandson)
Chase O’Connor/25/Veterninarian/New Landing (son, Candidate)
Sierra O’Connor/23/Seamstress/New Landing (daughter-in-law, pregnant)
Aidan O’Connor/24/Psychologist/New Landing (son, Candidate)
Patrick O’Connor/19/Apprentice Geneticist/New Landing (son, Candidate)
Moira O’Connor/18/Apprentic Dolphineer/New Landing (daughter, Candidate)

Hobbies/Skills: He’s a very skilled veterinarian, father, and “pony.” As for hobbies, he’s only got one right now: dragons and firelizards.

If your persona were a song, the title: I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing by Aerosmith

Pets: Brin (green), Winter (blue), Chocolate (brown): all wild firelizards he got when his family stumbled across a hatching clutch during a family picnic. Each of them has a sweet, eager personality when alone. When together, however, they turn into competitive, bickering, overly protective little companions. As a result of this, Victor has encouraged a certain amount of autonomy in the firelizards: while they are very obviously his, they are almost as likely to be found in the company of any of his family members.

Brin and Winter are both pretty stupid, while Chocolate is slightly above average for a brown. Brin has a tendency to hide “presents” of various sizes, shapes, and levels of desirability. Winter, on the other hand, thoroughly enjoys taking people things that he thinks they’ve lost. And finally, Chocolate has the curiosity to go along with his intelligence, always sticking his nose into places it doesn’t belong.