Paul Thomas

Paul Thomas is a peace searching modern hippy that practices local meditations behind a mall within some trash. He is homeless and pretty much lives in his car. He is against drugs and wants them to be put to and end because he lost it all back during woodstock when he had money, youth at 20, and a love interest that died of lung cancer.

Background
Paul Thomas is now 51 and is fighting against drugs and drug dealers. He used to be a user back in the 70's and had much money and somebody to love. He now is broke and lives in his car which he keeps behind a mall, because a buddy of his works at the mall.

First Encounter
Paul meets (Protag) when he's drawing with chalk on the side walk. (Protag) walks on his chalk when Paul sternly asks what he thought he was doing, and "of course, big snoots always piss on the small people". (Protag) questions him and says sorry. Paul then is quick to accept the apology and the two talk about fighting drugs. Paul then asks if he is willing to go with him to take some drugs and destroy them. (Protag) is unsure until he tells him that the dealer sells to kids.

Second Encounter
Paul and (Protag) remember each other as this time, Paul is sitting in his car with the door open having a smoke. He throws it down and talks to (Protag) about a drugless world and how fun that would actually be. (Protag) agrees, opens Paul's back door and talks back, making jokes and carrying the conversation. Paul then asks if he can take him to the mountains so he can go on a little vacation, but his car is broken down. (Protag) agrees and they go.

Third Encounter
Paul is playing local scratch offs and is racking up some money. He wants to move up with his life, but is having trouble. he has found a wife, but is unsure about marriage. (Protag) pushes him towards it, but it involves him moving to Seattle with his wife, but can't afford it. (Protag) feels bad and gives him enough for two plane tickets. Paul is taken by the action and thanks (Protag) hugging him while crying. (Protag) tells him to keep in touch if he gets a computer or a phone.

Trivia

 * Paul becomes a good friend with (Protag).
 * Paul manages to get a computer and e-mails him at the end of the game. (Protag) responds to him about the problems in his life and what he has done to resolve it.