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Name: Henry Malcolm Atkins
Age: 56
Birthdate: November 14th
Occupation: Medical Examiner at OCME. Occasionally teaches at the Institute of Forensic Medicine (of which OCME is a part), but teaching is not his main focus or a major component of his work.
Major NPCs:
Greg (Thomas Gregory) Atkins, 33 - Henry’s estranged son. Greg never bonded much with his father growing up. He grew to dislike everything about his father, including the name he was given, opting to use his middle name instead. (His dad still calls him “Tommy.”) Since the death of Greg’s mother, Henry and his son have spoken only at holidays.
Virginia “Bunny” Atkins, nee Rosenberg - Sweet, loving, doting Virginia was the warm and loving heart of the family up until her death from breast cancer fifteen years ago.
Will (William) O’Malley, 31 - Henry’s protege. Standoffish but sensitive, highly focused and rather socially awkward, Will has been fascinated by death since his youth and, unlike Henry, has never wanted to be anything other than a medical examiner. Will does taxidermy as a hobby. His mother died when he was twelve. His father has effectively disowned him, which is certainly a factor in Will’s relationship with Henry. Will’s older brother is in prison.
Drew (Andrew) Thornberry, 31 - Will’s better half, a junior homicide detective. Genial, patient, and observant, he dotes on Will and is one of the few things that puts a smile on Will’s face. He is significantly more outgoing than Henry and Will and is usually the deciding factor in after-work drinks. Has four sisters and hails from Connecticut. Family connections were a factor in his landing a position in homicide, but he’s also an excellent detective.
History
Summary: Born in Syracuse to upper middle-class parents, Henry grew up in an unhappy house and did not play well with others. Possessing a keen mind and good work ethic, he did very well in school, and went on to study medicine at the University of Virginia, where he met Bunny. They married and moved to new York City, where Bunny’s family lived. Henry found employment as a Medical Examiner. They had a son, Greg, but Bunny passed away from breast cancer, creating a rift between Henry and Greg. Henry presently works as a Medical Examiner in the company of his only notable friend, Will, a young man he serves as a mentor to.
In-depth: Henry’s parents, George and Anne, were the model of mid-20th century dysfunction. George managed finances for a major heating oil corporation and Anne played mid-level socialite, but if you ask Henry what his parents did, his answer is they both were drunks. It’s probably for the best that Henry was an only child. His childhood was characterized by shouting matches and drunken arguments, during which he was expected to stay in his room unseen and unheard. Henry developed very quiet hobbies as a result: he collected bugs, read lots of boring books, and stayed out of the way.
He behaved much the same in school, preferring to keep to himself and not attract attention, but also lived up to his parents’ example by displaying a marked willingness to raise his voice in fierce anger when challenged. He was always a bit small and skinny for his age, but gave more than one bully a black eye when the occasion presented itself. He might have made friends this way, but when the younger and smaller children attempted to come to Henry for aid, he ignored them. The end result was a reputation for being a loner and a bit of a weirdo. Not someone you wanted to pick a fight with, or someone you wanted to count as a friend, and anyone who tried was pushed away.
Henry excelled at his schoolwork and made excellent marks. As a result, teachers were always saying he should be a lawyer or a doctor. When the time came, Henry chose doctor. Ultimately, he found he preferred cadavers to patients. He opted to switch to forensic pathology and use his medical knowledge to determine cause of death rather than preserve life.
While completing his studies, he met a nursing student called Bunny. She was intrigued by the quiet, contemplative young Henry and wanted to learn more about him. He was a bit cold, but also gentle and polite, considerate and patient in ways most men weren’t. Henry and Bunny were soon engaged and then married. Bunny left school to give birth to a son, Thomas Gregory, and became a housewife. Henry joined the staff at the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME). He was smart, efficient, and highly capable at his duties, but never anything more than a work colleague to anyone there.
At home, Bunny remained as loving and accepting as ever, but son Tommy longed for his father’s affection and was immensely unhappy when that affection was not forthcoming. It did not matter what Tommy did, whether he excelled at something or failed. Henry was more of an observer than a participant in his son’s life. It was a tremendous struggle to achieve anything more than the most basic of acknowledgments. Bunny was somewhat oblivious to the problem because she had known full well who Henry was before she married him. While the “that’s just the way your father is” explanation was fine for her, it was never enough for Tommy. He even chose to be called by his middle name, Greg, rather than use the name his father had given him.
During the 80s, Henry’s parents lost a significant portion of their wealth, to the point where they were forced to sell their Upper East Side townhouse. Their drinking spiraled further out of control until George was finally done in by his liver. Henry’s last substantial interaction with his mother was at George’s funeral. Anne eventually found a second husband who still had some money, allowing her to maintain her lifestyle, not that Henry pays attention or cares about his mother.
Even Bunny’s breast cancer did not stir much of a reaction from Henry. Though he was with her every day and helped her during every treatment, offering Bunny comfort at every turn, he never seemed unduly affected by her declining condition. This was the last straw for Greg. He was losing his mother, the person he cared most about in the world, but Henry continued as if nothing was wrong. This led to several arguments, ironically the first time Henry expressed any sort of significant opinion of his son’s behavior. What Greg could not understand (and still doesn’t) is that Henry cared for his wife, but saw no need to rail against the inevitability of the situation.
Both Henry and Greg avoided making the issue obvious around Bunny, but she could tell. Her last wishes were for them to be good to and take care of each other. Whatever earnest platitudes they might have expressed to Bunny in her final days died with her. Greg was not interested in trying to connect with his perennially distant father and Henry, not feeling any particular affinity with his son, was perfectly content to let Greg lead his own life. Their last contact of any significance was a large argument when Henry decided to sell the house. Henry did not need all the extra space, but Greg objected to letting go of his childhood home. The end result is the house was sold. Greg was unable to secure the means with which to purchase the house himself and Henry wasn’t inclined to wait any longer.
Henry moved to an apartment in Murray Hill which afforded him enough space for his gardening projects and a life pleasantly devoid of excess complications. As a seasoned medical examiner at OCME, Henry is also a faculty member at the Milton Helpern Institute of Forensic Medicine, which was how he met Will. Quiet and shy, Will was a markedly different person from Henry, but their interpersonal styles were very similar and they got along almost instantly. Henry was very influential in helping Will secure a position at OCME (there are only about 35 MEs in the city, total) and they have enjoyed an excellent working relationship and friendship ever since. Henry even steered Will towards Drew when he noticed their mutual interest.
At present, Henry’s life consists of work, his gardening hobby (he specializes in orchids, which were Bunny’s favorite), and going out for a beer with Will and Drew when the opportunity arises, usually at least once a week. Henry keeps fairly active and can be found strolling through the park most evenings. Once every month or two he heads to the batting cages to swing at some balls, sometimes with Drew and Will, though Will doesn’t usually participate. Henry is a go-to person for his neighbors, able to help the more elderly with physical tasks and offering his experience and know-how to the younger neighbors. He helps the superintendent out quite a bit. Sometimes people will go to Henry before bothering the super. He’s the kind of neighbor who will help you hang a painting and make sure it gets done right. He’s very handy around the house from his years taking care of the home he shared with Bunny and knows a bit about everything from woodworking to plumbing -- most importantly when the problem is big enough that it’s best to call a professional.
It’s worth noting that Henry and Will are Medical Examiners (MEs), responsible for autopsies, not Medicolegal Investigators (MLIs), the people who investigate at crime scenes. Both have medical degrees: Henry’s in general practice and Will’s in pathology, the more typical route. (It’s worth remembering that Henry got the job almost twenty-five years ago.) This means that, yes, Henry can potentially help his teammates treat wounds without necessitating a trip to the emergency room, thus avoiding the questions which might be encountered there. Just don’t expect him to be terribly delicate. All his normal patients are dead.
Name: Henry Malcolm Atkins
Age: 56
Birthdate: November 14th
Occupation: Medical Examiner at OCME. Occasionally teaches at the Institute of Forensic Medicine (of which OCME is a part), but teaching is not his main focus or a major component of his work.
Major NPCs:
Greg (Thomas Gregory) Atkins, 33 - Henry’s estranged son. Greg never bonded much with his father growing up. He grew to dislike everything about his father, including the name he was given, opting to use his middle name instead. (His dad still calls him “Tommy.”) Since the death of Greg’s mother, Henry and his son have spoken only at holidays.
Virginia “Bunny” Atkins, nee Rosenberg - Sweet, loving, doting Virginia was the warm and loving heart of the family up until her death from breast cancer fifteen years ago.
Will (William) O’Malley, 31 - Henry’s protege. Standoffish but sensitive, highly focused and rather socially awkward, Will has been fascinated by death since his youth and, unlike Henry, has never wanted to be anything other than a medical examiner. Will does taxidermy as a hobby. His mother died when he was twelve. His father has effectively disowned him, which is certainly a factor in Will’s relationship with Henry. Will’s older brother is in prison.
Drew (Andrew) Thornberry, 31 - Will’s better half, a junior homicide detective. Genial, patient, and observant, he dotes on Will and is one of the few things that puts a smile on Will’s face. He is significantly more outgoing than Henry and Will and is usually the deciding factor in after-work drinks. Has four sisters and hails from Connecticut. Family connections were a factor in his landing a position in homicide, but he’s also an excellent detective.
History
Summary: Born in Syracuse to upper middle-class parents, Henry grew up in an unhappy house and did not play well with others. Possessing a keen mind and good work ethic, he did very well in school, and went on to study medicine at the University of Virginia, where he met Bunny. They married and moved to new York City, where Bunny’s family lived. Henry found employment as a Medical Examiner. They had a son, Greg, but Bunny passed away from breast cancer, creating a rift between Henry and Greg. Henry presently works as a Medical Examiner in the company of his only notable friend, Will, a young man he serves as a mentor to.
In-depth: Henry’s parents, George and Anne, were the model of mid-20th century dysfunction. George managed finances for a major heating oil corporation and Anne played mid-level socialite, but if you ask Henry what his parents did, his answer is they both were drunks. It’s probably for the best that Henry was an only child. His childhood was characterized by shouting matches and drunken arguments, during which he was expected to stay in his room unseen and unheard. Henry developed very quiet hobbies as a result: he collected bugs, read lots of boring books, and stayed out of the way.
He behaved much the same in school, preferring to keep to himself and not attract attention, but also lived up to his parents’ example by displaying a marked willingness to raise his voice in fierce anger when challenged. He was always a bit small and skinny for his age, but gave more than one bully a black eye when the occasion presented itself. He might have made friends this way, but when the younger and smaller children attempted to come to Henry for aid, he ignored them. The end result was a reputation for being a loner and a bit of a weirdo. Not someone you wanted to pick a fight with, or someone you wanted to count as a friend, and anyone who tried was pushed away.
Henry excelled at his schoolwork and made excellent marks. As a result, teachers were always saying he should be a lawyer or a doctor. When the time came, Henry chose doctor. Ultimately, he found he preferred cadavers to patients. He opted to switch to forensic pathology and use his medical knowledge to determine cause of death rather than preserve life.
While completing his studies, he met a nursing student called Bunny. She was intrigued by the quiet, contemplative young Henry and wanted to learn more about him. He was a bit cold, but also gentle and polite, considerate and patient in ways most men weren’t. Henry and Bunny were soon engaged and then married. Bunny left school to give birth to a son, Thomas Gregory, and became a housewife. Henry joined the staff at the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME). He was smart, efficient, and highly capable at his duties, but never anything more than a work colleague to anyone there.
At home, Bunny remained as loving and accepting as ever, but son Tommy longed for his father’s affection and was immensely unhappy when that affection was not forthcoming. It did not matter what Tommy did, whether he excelled at something or failed. Henry was more of an observer than a participant in his son’s life. It was a tremendous struggle to achieve anything more than the most basic of acknowledgments. Bunny was somewhat oblivious to the problem because she had known full well who Henry was before she married him. While the “that’s just the way your father is” explanation was fine for her, it was never enough for Tommy. He even chose to be called by his middle name, Greg, rather than use the name his father had given him.
During the 80s, Henry’s parents lost a significant portion of their wealth, to the point where they were forced to sell their Upper East Side townhouse. Their drinking spiraled further out of control until George was finally done in by his liver. Henry’s last substantial interaction with his mother was at George’s funeral. Anne eventually found a second husband who still had some money, allowing her to maintain her lifestyle, not that Henry pays attention or cares about his mother.
Even Bunny’s breast cancer did not stir much of a reaction from Henry. Though he was with her every day and helped her during every treatment, offering Bunny comfort at every turn, he never seemed unduly affected by her declining condition. This was the last straw for Greg. He was losing his mother, the person he cared most about in the world, but Henry continued as if nothing was wrong. This led to several arguments, ironically the first time Henry expressed any sort of significant opinion of his son’s behavior. What Greg could not understand (and still doesn’t) is that Henry cared for his wife, but saw no need to rail against the inevitability of the situation.
Both Henry and Greg avoided making the issue obvious around Bunny, but she could tell. Her last wishes were for them to be good to and take care of each other. Whatever earnest platitudes they might have expressed to Bunny in her final days died with her. Greg was not interested in trying to connect with his perennially distant father and Henry, not feeling any particular affinity with his son, was perfectly content to let Greg lead his own life. Their last contact of any significance was a large argument when Henry decided to sell the house. Henry did not need all the extra space, but Greg objected to letting go of his childhood home. The end result is the house was sold. Greg was unable to secure the means with which to purchase the house himself and Henry wasn’t inclined to wait any longer.
Henry moved to an apartment in Murray Hill which afforded him enough space for his gardening projects and a life pleasantly devoid of excess complications. As a seasoned medical examiner at OCME, Henry is also a faculty member at the Milton Helpern Institute of Forensic Medicine, which was how he met Will. Quiet and shy, Will was a markedly different person from Henry, but their interpersonal styles were very similar and they got along almost instantly. Henry was very influential in helping Will secure a position at OCME (there are only about 35 MEs in the city, total) and they have enjoyed an excellent working relationship and friendship ever since. Henry even steered Will towards Drew when he noticed their mutual interest.
At present, Henry’s life consists of work, his gardening hobby (he specializes in orchids, which were Bunny’s favorite), and going out for a beer with Will and Drew when the opportunity arises, usually at least once a week. Henry keeps fairly active and can be found strolling through the park most evenings. Once every month or two he heads to the batting cages to swing at some balls, sometimes with Drew and Will, though Will doesn’t usually participate. Henry is a go-to person for his neighbors, able to help the more elderly with physical tasks and offering his experience and know-how to the younger neighbors. He helps the superintendent out quite a bit. Sometimes people will go to Henry before bothering the super. He’s the kind of neighbor who will help you hang a painting and make sure it gets done right. He’s very handy around the house from his years taking care of the home he shared with Bunny and knows a bit about everything from woodworking to plumbing -- most importantly when the problem is big enough that it’s best to call a professional.
It’s worth noting that Henry and Will are Medical Examiners (MEs), responsible for autopsies, not Medicolegal Investigators (MLIs), the people who investigate at crime scenes. Both have medical degrees: Henry’s in general practice and Will’s in pathology, the more typical route. (It’s worth remembering that Henry got the job almost twenty-five years ago.) This means that, yes, Henry can potentially help his teammates treat wounds without necessitating a trip to the emergency room, thus avoiding the questions which might be encountered there. Just don’t expect him to be terribly delicate. All his normal patients are dead.
Appearance
Standing five feet and eight inches, Henry isn’t a terribly imposing figure. His face is mildly squat, with a flat jawline, and he has wide-set clear blue eyes. His ears have grown vertically over the years and his nose has gotten more bulbous. The wrinkles that crease his face have a pleasant look from frequently smiling, even if it is a smile somewhat devoid of sincerity. His hair still covers his entire head, but it’s thinner than it was in his youth and has entirely lost its dark brown color, though it’s still several shades too grey to be called white. He has thin lips and a rounded chin. His cheeks sag when he isn’t smiling. He has a bit of a paunch and his skin is losing its elasticity, but he’s strong enough to sling dead bodies around at work and should be able to keep up in battles in most respects. His greatest physical loss has been speed: he can be easily outrun by a young and fit opponent.
Henry dresses conservative-casual. Button-down shirts and business slacks at work, suit jackets traded in for lab coats in the morning, often a polo shirt on weekends.
Standing five feet and eight inches, Henry isn’t a terribly imposing figure. His face is mildly squat, with a flat jawline, and he has wide-set clear blue eyes. His ears have grown vertically over the years and his nose has gotten more bulbous. The wrinkles that crease his face have a pleasant look from frequently smiling, even if it is a smile somewhat devoid of sincerity. His hair still covers his entire head, but it’s thinner than it was in his youth and has entirely lost its dark brown color, though it’s still several shades too grey to be called white. He has thin lips and a rounded chin. His cheeks sag when he isn’t smiling. He has a bit of a paunch and his skin is losing its elasticity, but he’s strong enough to sling dead bodies around at work and should be able to keep up in battles in most respects. His greatest physical loss has been speed: he can be easily outrun by a young and fit opponent.
Henry dresses conservative-casual. Button-down shirts and business slacks at work, suit jackets traded in for lab coats in the morning, often a polo shirt on weekends.