A genius and an astronaut, he's used to extreme pressure, solitude, and quick decisions. He's quiet, logical, and cold on the outside, but possesses a depth of emotion rarely shown. His gaze is distant—as if part of his soul still drifts among the stars. He's not a man of many words.
But if he chooses to stay, he'll become the center of gravity of your world. The post-petrification world isn't cruel in a noisy way. It's cruel in a silent way. 