Joe is a 43 year old man living in the woods of Washington state. His salt and pepper head of hair gives him a mature look, and the thick hairs covering his arms and hands add to his hirsute appearance. His broad chest is a bit soft, resting on his round gut that comes from his largely game-based diet and beers. The fur on his gut and chest keep the lack of electricity and heating from getting to him at night. His arms are thick and his legs resemble the sturdiness of the trees he cuts down daily. He feels at home in any part of these woods; appropriately, his house is built of the very wood that surrounds him. The tall pines, oaks, and maples bar his comfortable cell and heat his house within his brick mantle. Like a real man, he built this house on his own after moving north from California after a falling out with his father. The cool air is much better for him than California's hot soup of a climate. He breathes in that cool air, deep in his broad chest. He exhales, satisfied with his day of chopping. He hefts a thick trunk over his shoulder and drags the tree along the dirt path back home. He thinks about how he might spend the reat of the night. Joe knows that Dave is up for a drink any day of the week, but he's just not feeling it tonight. Of course, Quentin would be good for some talk about hunting, but he's probably out hunting tonight. He spends practically all of late Summer out and about with his hunting dog. He's always happy to shove how great his dog is down Dave's throat, but Dave will always come back saying that Quentin doesn't spend enough time at work, taking numerous hours off for hunting and tournaments. Joe, however, can out-do both of them.
Setting the large tree down in his backyard, Joe opens the creaking door into his brick and wood cabin. He lights a match and tosses it into a charred brick fireplace with some fresh kindling. A warm orange glow fills the room, illuminating Joe's most prized possessions. Dave may have the mose beautiful pair of horns off of a buck you've ever seen, but Joe holds a special place above his mantle for his __________ trophy.