Nathaniel Strom

Nathan Alexander Strom is a character played by TheGreyCleric. He is a Dragoon Chaplain with an extensive knowledge of xeno-archaeology.

History
Nathan grew up in a fairly comfortable home. Like many idealist young men he went and studied at the university. On an off world archeological dig he found an item that interested him and he was hooked. While earning his Ph.D. he ran across a lot of religious artifacts. Being curious he wanted to know more about what these people believed and why. This led to a crisis in his life and then eventually to the seminary and two more degrees.

Debt brought him into being a chaplain and it was a good fit for him. With his background he was sent on temporary assignment to the colony. When a sand dragon bonded with him, he became a Dragoon.

Personality
Nate cares about those under his watch, for him that is everyone he comes in contact with. He has two main loves in life - the care of souls and studying the past. He is starting to develop a love for the dragons since one picked him. He has advanced degrees in both theology and Archeology. He also has a working knowledge of about seven different languages (This means he can read and understand most things, and speak it somewhat).

He is, like most chaplains, a non-combat person. He does carry a side arm in an ankle holster when he is out in the field. He likes to shoot on the range, but regulations require he does this when the range is clear. Like many people, he likes to shoot weapons that make a big boom.

Nathan goes where his unit goes. If they end up doing pushups he does pushups. If they shovel shit, he shovels shit. He will do what his units are doing, if allowed (Chaplains have administrative, command, and religious duties that cut into being with the units). He is protective of his troops, especially the younger ones and would give his life to protect them.

Nathan collects books and artifacts from his travels. (Shelves and shelves of books)

Skills

 * Is highly intelligent and well-read.
 * Isn't a bad shot with a gun. Though obviously not a combat person.
 * As mentioned above he can speak seven different languages.

Other Trivia

 * His full title is Dr. Rev. Dr. Nathan Strom, Chaplain (BCC)
 * Okay, he does like a little of the dressing up in dress uniform at times.
 * His dragon is Smoke, a white dragon.