Maksim "Max" Sedova

Biographical information

Birthplace Palatinsk, Kitezh Born 2297 Age 24

Physical description

Species Human Sub-Species Russian Gender Male Height 5'7", 170cm Mass 140lbs, 64kg Hair Color Dirty blond Eye Color Grey Skin Color Pale w/freckles

Political Information

Affiliation(s) CCM/CNS (expatriated), AU Occupation Archaeologist, Research Assistant Alias(es) Max

Out-of-Character Information

Writer Me Created In/On 6/26/21

This is my Outremer character. Maksim Sedova is a young archaeologist eager to learn but unsure of himself in the face of a whole new world. Born and raised on Kitezh, life under the CCM couldn't have be more different than his present situation in the AU, but Maksim's passion for uncovering the truth about forgotten civilizations keeps him going. Disconnected from the family and society he once knew and loved, Maksim is looking for a new way to make a mark in the world.

Most Kitezh inhabitants are stubborn, sober, and unblinking in the face of danger. Maksim is none of those things. Maksim was picked on constantly as a child due to his submissive nature, and he found (and still finds) himself cowed by those who are louder and stronger than him. He is also easily impressed and wears his emotions on his sleeve. Maksim is an easy target for pranks and jokes, since he is very gullible. Maksim knows that he doesn't have the most magnetic personality, but he would rather be honest and true to himself than try to put on a persona that he knows he couldn't handle. While Maksim listens to his superiors and keeps himself humble, he knows the value of his intelligence and won't hesitate to speak his mind if he thinks it will truly help.

• Build: On the thinner side, but keeps in shape.
• Facial Features: Has round features that exaggerate his near-constant worried expression. Downward eyes, thin lips.
• Hair Style: Wears his dark blond hair in a neat side-swept style. Never lets it grow past his ears.
• Distinguishing Features: Cheeks and nose are speckled with freckles from his time in Houston.

Maksim Sedova grew up in Palatinsk, Kitezh. His parents were well-known biological engineers as well as members of the Palatinsk Institute of Sciences. Like every other child in Kitezh, Maksim joined the Young Pioneers organization, and from there the Komsomol as a teenager. While Maksim's parents and older brothers dedicated their lives to the study of biological engineering, Maksim became obsessed with archaeology and anthropology. He longed to learn more about not just his own society, but societies all across the universe. Much to the dismay of his family, Maksim pounced on the chance to leave Kitezh, bound for the New Texas star system. At age 19, he began his bachelor's degree in archaeology at Houston, New Austin. At 23, just as Maksim was preparing for his senior thesis, a professor of his pulled him aside and presented him with an opportunity: join a group of AU personnel as a research assistant and travel the Outremer system. "And be one of the first to uncover ancient artifacts from alien societies? Sign me up!" Maksim thought. But Maksim had no idea what he'd really be getting into. Fresh out of training, Maksim's not sure he's ready for what this job really entails...

[*]Skill 1: Excellent cook
[*]Skill 2: Well-versed in history, especially Neolithic era and Protohistory
[*]Skill 3: Speaks Russian, Polish, and Latin, learned in several archaic languages such as ancient Egyptian and Aramaic
[*]Skill 4: Knows the lyrics to every Queen song by heart

[*]Trait 1: Shy
[*]Trait 2: Studious
[*]Trait 3: Non-confrontational
[*]Trait 4: Gullible
[*]Trait 4: Fear of water

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