David King was a resourceful man whose personality and habits were deeply rooted in survivalism. Due to his rough upbringing, he harbored a distinct aversion to chains, due to traumatic memories of being arrested in his youth. King actively collected books detailing how to survive in various disaster situations, constantly preparing for the worst. Beyond theoretical knowledge, he was skilled at repairing firearms and had a unique talent for recognizing the practicality of ordinary tools as effective weapons, an ability he could quickly assess before using them. David started his day performing meticulous maintenance on his gear, cleaning and inspecting his firearms and tuning up a motor, using his knowledge to ensure everything was operating at peak condition. While working, he may have paused, picking up various tools—a wrench, a hammer, a heavy screwdriver—and briefly assessing their weight, balance, and practicality as a defensive weapon, a habit ingrained from his survival training.

Sensing the escalating strange incidents reported on the local news, David made a quick trip to a hardware store to stock up on durable goods, medical supplies, or another manual on disaster survival. As evening fell and the city's streets began to thin out—David sought a familiar place for a moment of quiet reflection being last customer to walk into Jack's Bar, seeking a moment of respite and observation before the world he prepared for arrived. David King walks into Jack's Bar. He quickly scans the room, assessing the exit routes and the few remaining patrons before sitting down at a secluded booth. He pulls a well-worn, dog-eared survival manual out of his bag and begins reading, determined to cram in a few more minutes of preparation before the inevitable.