David King

So, Raccoon City now belongs to the boogeyman. Not too many people left. We're not wanted. Fine by me. I'm outta here.

David King was a plumber who survived the Raccoon City Outbreak.

Personality
If only I had one more drink to make this nightmare less complicated for me.

A skilled mechanic, as well as a plumber, David could fix or build almost anything, and provided the ragtag band of survivors with a variety of makeshift weaponry. Brooding and taciturn, this handyman isn't one for small talk. One look in his eyes or the way he uses a knife betrays a storied past.

David's past is never discussed within the games. His Special Items hint that he is either an ex-con, a former juvenile delinquent, or was once in a street gang, perhaps explaining his prowess with knives and the way he uses a handgun. He could even be a hitman that's taking a plumber gig as a day job for a cover. Other Special Items suggest that he is possibly a Native American, that he collects weaponry and tools, and that he is self-reliant to a fault.

David is fascinated by Japanese history and culture, especially in relation to strength and "Bushido", also known as the "way of the warrior." He likens himself to a lion: strong, adaptive, resilient, fierce and dominant. His pride in this comparison is displayed through his clothing, tools and equipment.

David got along well with Mark Wilkins and Alyssa Ashcroft, but didn't care for Cindy Lennox, whom he believed was a bit childish. He also didn't get along with Kevin Ryman.

Unlike everyone else, he sticks with Yoko Suzuki during the most of, if not the whole scenario. When another character enters an area when he's with Yoko, he leaves. Perhaps he's hiding a softer side that he only shows to Yoko, which would make sense considering her nationality and his fascination with the culture.

David King is the classic lone wolf, a man of mysterious and seductive sight who, when forced to, knows how to deal with several situations. He is a quiet contemplative person who appeals for the analysis of the situation before acting. But when he is in action, no one can stop him. Equipped with his Folding Knife, he owns an uncontrollable person fury hidden behind his sharp eyesight and strong body. His rude appearance and hoarse voice reflects the fact that he speaks few words just when necessary. His past is something he keeps hidden or simply to himself. He does not comment about it with others because he tries to forget this violent period of his life.

His dark past is something he keeps hidden as well as his age. Involvement with gangs or mafia is what everyone supposes. What he most does is keep moving without looking back; working hard to make his future different from his past, trying to forget this nightmare. His personality is reserved.

He is dotted with many survivor skills brought from his past. Strong and quick-witted, he is capable of dealing with rough situations. The T-Virus Outbreak was probably his second nightmare, but the moment he had to bring out his wildest instincts for surviving. Even not knowing what was happening, saving himself and his friends was the first priority. He was helped by cops and a firemen along his escape, protected an Umbrella Researcher named Carter from attacking zombies, but the most important person he got really involved with was another Umbrella Researcher, Linda Washington, who offered him a way out. Helping each other since their first meeting, they were able to leave the town in time.

Gaining his trust is basically the first step for being helped, or else, he will keep his way alone. He is capable of dealing with several firearms and even repairing them using his tools when necessary. Fascinated by knives, he can perform deadly movements using one. He can also create some ad-lib weapons for emergencies.

There is a strong probability David drinks his frustrations away with heavy liquor. Unlike Kevin Ryman, he tries to maintain his cool and laid back exposure. Not making any contact with those around him, he is one to ignore his entire surroundings.

Appearance
During the Raccoon City Outbreak, David wears his grubby beige plumber jumpsuit with brown shoes and Tool Belt.

Inventory
Personal Item: Tool Belt

The eternal handyman, David carried his tools with him at all times. Given some of the amazingly deadly creations David has fashioned in the last few days, the rest of the group started to share his love for mechanical tools.


 * The Folding Knife can be equipped as a weapon and used in David's "Knife Combo" attack (see "Special Actions").
 * The Monkey Wrenches are also used in another of David's special actions, but he carries only a limited amount per scenario (12).
 * The Spare Parts can be used three times per scenario to fix a broken item, such as a "Broken Handgun" or "Broken Shotgun". In one instance, these junk pieces can also be used to turn a useless replica " M79 " into a fully functional weapon.
 * Vinyl Tape can be used nine times per scenario to combine certain items into homemade weapons. Items include the "Battery" and "Iron Pipe", "Butcher's Knife" and "Wooden Pole", "Lighter" and "Pesticide Spray", etc. David's tape (all nine pieces) can also be used to seal leaking pipes when short of time or patience.

Extra Item (Outbreak File #2 Only): Lighter

A souvenir from J's Bar, David carried a lighter with him just in case, often using it as a component for his latest deadly creation.

After Raccoon City
After the Raccoon City incident, David is briefly seen talking to an unknown person on a payphone, admitting that idle talk does have its place sometimes. He then goes on to board what seems to be a cruise liner.

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Resident Evil: The Deck Building Game
David is a confirmed character in the new 'Outbreak' expansion pack.

Trivia

 * David's ability to create various tools and weapons can often make certain scenarios much easier to complete.


 * David can actually perform combination knife attacks when aiming up and down as well as directly forwards.


 * If David is not picked as a character or ally during the End of the Road Scenario, he will walk through the waiting room door at the start of the scenario and disappear for most of it, only to be found dead beneath the Umbrella Corporation's research facility whilst attempting to rendezvous with a nearby transport helicopter. He will reanimate into a strong zombie and attack. Additionally, David's Lighter appears on the catwalk.
 * Somehow, David was the first character to ever combine 2 (or more) items to make weapons later known as Combo Weapons.
 * AI David will use his personal folding knife if he doesn't have any other weapon in his inventory