Virgil Merrick was born and raised in Somerset, Kentucky. He is the youngest of four brothers, all in the family business of hunting and trapping. Life growing up was spent exploring the Cumberland Forest, looking for deer and rabbit while avoiding the bobcats and bears.

Realising there was more to life than being just a kid brother he decided to join the army and see the world.

During his army life he has discovered a fondness for good whisky and bad women.

Skills: Natural Sciences, Musketry (Rifle), Hunter, Ride Mount, Swimming