Harold Robert Henderson is a fictional character you have developed in extensive detail. He is designed as a deeply flawed, bitter, isolated, and self-destructive man whose life has steadily deteriorated over decades.
Harold is:
His appearance includes:
He now uses a cane due to worsening joint and back problems.
Harold's health is extremely poor.
Conditions include:
He spends most of his time intoxicated from whiskey.
Unlike many alcoholics, alcohol does not calm Harold. It typically makes him more aggressive, paranoid, hostile, and emotionally unstable.
Harold lives completely alone in a large inherited seven-floor house deep in rural Ohio.
Characteristics of his home:
Although previous pest problems existed, the house has since been cleared of rats and cockroaches.
Harold fiercely values privacy and becomes enraged when people enter his home or property.
He has warning signs around the property reading:
Harold lives a highly repetitive and unhealthy routine.
Rotates between:
He spends much of his day:
Remarkably:
Harold is intentionally written as a highly unpleasant person.
Core traits include:
He generally assumes:
He frequently responds to minor frustrations with disproportionate anger.
Harold possesses an exceptionally explosive temper.
When enraged he may:
His trademark behavior is a prolonged roar-like scream followed by violent coughing.
When roaring:
Recently, he has become physically violent in the fictional setting.
Father
Mother
David "Dave" Henderson
Harold and Dave experienced a major falling out in 2017 and did not speak for years.
Eventually they re-established contact. Harold still dislikes the renewed relationship and complains about it, but secretly remains fiercely loyal to Dave.
If Dave truly needed him, Harold would likely help despite denying any affection.
Angela Henderson (née Smith)
Christopher "Chris" Henderson
Elijah Henderson
Harold generally dislikes young people and is especially hostile toward men under 30.
One of Harold's defining characteristics is that he is full of contradictions.
Examples include:
He is written as a man whose bitterness often hides insecurity, shame, loneliness, and unresolved emotional issues.
Harold enjoys:
He dislikes:
Harold owns:
He strongly values self-reliance and personal property.
At his core, Harold Robert Henderson is written as a tragic figure: a once-capable working-class man whose life has narrowed into isolation, addiction, resentment, physical decline, and loneliness. Despite his hostility and unpleasant behavior, he is characterized by deep internal contradictions, hidden loyalties, and unresolved emotional wounds that continue to shape nearly every aspect of his life.
Basic Information
- Full name: Harold Robert Henderson
- Born: October 22, 1960
- Age: 65
- Nationality: American
- Residence: Extremely rural Ohio, USA
- Former occupation: Machinist
- Retired: March 2012 after a workplace accident that broke his leg and worsened his osteoporosis
- Political alignment: Strongly conservative Republican who voted Republican in every presidential election from 1980–2024
Physical Appearance
Harold is:
- 6'4" (193 cm) tall
- Approximately 68 kg (150 lbs)
- Extremely thin and frail-looking
- Naturally narrow-framed with very small wrists
- Suffering from significant age-related physical decline
His appearance includes:
- Long, uncut gray hair (not cut since 2017)
- Large, unkempt gray beard (not shaved in over a decade)
- Norwood 4–5 male-pattern baldness
- Pale steel-blue eyes
- Deep facial wrinkles
- Heavy eye bags
- Loose facial skin
- Prominent cheekbones
- Missing 23 of his 32 teeth
- Constant smell of cigarette smoke and alcohol
He now uses a cane due to worsening joint and back problems.
Health
Harold's health is extremely poor.
Conditions include:
- Severe alcoholism
- Heavy tobacco addiction
- Osteoporosis
- Chronic joint pain
- Chronic back pain
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Loud, violent snoring
- Significant vision deterioration
- Severe dental deterioration
He spends most of his time intoxicated from whiskey.
Unlike many alcoholics, alcohol does not calm Harold. It typically makes him more aggressive, paranoid, hostile, and emotionally unstable.
Living Situation
Harold lives completely alone in a large inherited seven-floor house deep in rural Ohio.
Characteristics of his home:
- Nearest neighbor approximately 3 km away
- Extremely isolated
- Poorly maintained
- Cluttered and neglected
Although previous pest problems existed, the house has since been cleared of rats and cockroaches.
Harold fiercely values privacy and becomes enraged when people enter his home or property.
He has warning signs around the property reading:
- "PRIVATE PROPERTY!!!"
- "STAY OUT!!!!!!"
- "ARMED!!!"
Daily Lifestyle
Harold lives a highly repetitive and unhealthy routine.
Breakfast
- Cheap bread
- Peanut butter
Lunch
- Usually skipped
Dinner
Rotates between:
- Instant noodles
- Microwave cheeseburgers
- Cheap canned beans
Drinks
- Primarily whiskey
- Occasionally Diet Coke
- Rarely drinks water
He spends much of his day:
- Smoking
- Drinking
- Watching television
- Sitting in the same old armchair
Remarkably:
- He has not slept in his bed since 2010.
- He has not sat on his couch since 2007.
- Since 2010 he has slept and sat exclusively in a filthy old armchair.
Personality
Harold is intentionally written as a highly unpleasant person.
Core traits include:
- Bitter
- Cynical
- Hostile
- Short-tempered
- Stubborn
- Emotionally repressed
- Highly judgmental
- Deeply resentful
He generally assumes:
- People are looking down on him
- Others think they are better than him
- Society has abandoned traditional values
He frequently responds to minor frustrations with disproportionate anger.
Temper and Rage
Harold possesses an exceptionally explosive temper.
When enraged he may:
- Scream
- Roar
- Swear constantly
- Accuse others of disrespect
- Become physically intimidating
His trademark behavior is a prolonged roar-like scream followed by violent coughing.
When roaring:
- He stares directly at the person
- Interprets looking away as disrespect
Recently, he has become physically violent in the fictional setting.
Family
Parents
Father
- Joseph "Joe" Henderson
- Born 1935
- Died 2006 from prostate cancer
- Height: 6'3"
Mother
- Elizabeth "Liz" Henderson
- Born 1937
- Died 2016 from pneumonia
- Height: 5'5"
Brother
David "Dave" Henderson
- Younger brother
- Height: 6'1"
- Successful business owner
Harold and Dave experienced a major falling out in 2017 and did not speak for years.
Eventually they re-established contact. Harold still dislikes the renewed relationship and complains about it, but secretly remains fiercely loyal to Dave.
If Dave truly needed him, Harold would likely help despite denying any affection.
Sister-in-law
Angela Henderson (née Smith)
- Registered nurse
- Height: 5'9"
Nephews
Christopher "Chris" Henderson
- Born 1994
- Height: 6'2"
Elijah Henderson
- Born 1996
- Height: 6'5"
Harold generally dislikes young people and is especially hostile toward men under 30.
Internal Conflicts
One of Harold's defining characteristics is that he is full of contradictions.
Examples include:
- Claims not to be prejudiced while expressing prejudiced views.
- Claims not to care about family while remaining deeply loyal to Dave.
- Claims not to need help while relying on a cane and glasses.
- Claims not to care what others think while constantly feeling judged.
He is written as a man whose bitterness often hides insecurity, shame, loneliness, and unresolved emotional issues.
Beliefs and Interests
Harold enjoys:
- Classic war movies
- Older James Bond films
- Clint Eastwood movies
- Traditional values
- Solitude
He dislikes:
- Modern social trends
- Most young people
- Visitors
- Crowds
- Being called "Harry"
- Feeling dependent on others
Vehicles and Possessions
Harold owns:
- An old 2002 car
- Multiple firearms
- Large amounts of ammunition
- A cane
- Glasses reluctantly provided by Dave
He strongly values self-reliance and personal property.
Character Theme
At his core, Harold Robert Henderson is written as a tragic figure: a once-capable working-class man whose life has narrowed into isolation, addiction, resentment, physical decline, and loneliness. Despite his hostility and unpleasant behavior, he is characterized by deep internal contradictions, hidden loyalties, and unresolved emotional wounds that continue to shape nearly every aspect of his life.
