Crimson Justice
A member of the PTA, Samuel Dean is a well-liked personality within the community. Despite the steady trickle of new families, Dean visits them all and welcomes them to Buckner Ridge. It’s just his way, and he has a knack for making people feel welcome. As the single father of 11-year old Sophie, Dean is an informal community leader, perhaps more so than Ortiz. Folks would love if he ran against Ortiz in the next election, but Dean always refuses. He prefers to steer clear of politics… or so he claims.
Dean’s principle reason for staying below the radar is because his real name is Corey Scott, and seven years ago, his wife died. Actually, she was murdered by an unknown assailant after the mafia uncovered Dean’s identity as then crime-fighter Crimson Justice. Since then, Dean has retired and gone underground, hoping to protect his daughter. He fears Sophie may have inherited his mutant abilities and he knows something sinister is afoot at Lockdown. His limited precognitive flashes reveal snippets of Lockdown’s future, as well as glimpses into the personalities of Alistair Crawford and Sheriff Moulton. Dean doesn’t know exactly what dangers await, but he knows some things are very wrong and that they’re all connected somehow. It’s one of the reasons Dean is so community minded; he’s trying to determine who to trust and who to watch. Fortunately, he’s met other people (mostly locals) who distrust Lockdown for one reason or another.
The years and the role of widowed parent have taken their toll on Dean, but not in the expected manner; where once he bridled at the injustices of the world and swung first, he’s now adopted a more reasoned and calmer approach to matters. His principle concern is for his daughter, but Dean will not back down from a confrontation. Sure, he’s more reasonable in his approach, but if ever backed into a corner, his Crimson Justice temper will surface.
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