The Nithercott family, who trace their lineage back to the British Isles on Old Earth, fell on hard times and had to put their son up for adoption.

Adopted into a gallentean family, he kept his last name, but assumed a first name for fitting for his surroundings.

His lovely mustache is the only remnant of his biological family, which has turned grey due to his Liquid Ozone addiction.

Liquid ozone is a hell of a drug.