Ryder is a "Newky" meaning he was born after the nuclear holocaust on December 21st, 2012.

 

His parents were killed by gangsters in Los Angeles when he was very young, leaving him to survive with only his best friend, Neppo.

 

 

Image from Wasteland Ryder.

From left to right:  Sande, Jazz, Neppo, and Ryder.

 

 

Image from Wasteland Ryder.

Ryder fires off a few rounds.