Infobox

Charles Brand

Bio

Type	Stat
Race	Human
Sex	Male
Age	Fi.31
Player	James

Information

Type	Stat
Class	Gunslinger Fighter
Alias(es)	Chuck
Known Family

Impression

Harsh, prone to escalation, and unpracticed in restraint. Hotheaded in word and posture. Still, it would be inaccurate to call him without discipline; it simply lacks refinement. His instincts are sharp. A capable marksman. Notably experienced in hostile terrain and direct engagement.

He was the first to assume leadership when we met, which speaks either to reflexive confidence or practiced command.

Known Record

Former soldier of the 181st Infantry Division, active during the Delmiri Desert operations. Survived a known ambush by Hangul Shadow Monks; reportedly the only member of his unit to return. Official dispatches leave open the possibility that his spotter survived.

Demonstrates high competence in arid and natural environments; limited experience in urban settings or clandestine operations.

Previously affiliated with the Steel Covenant. Records suggest he extended warnings to enemy populations (Ashborne population in The Embermaw) before FETC strikes for which he underwent Class-4 memory alignment prior to reassignment. When asked directly, he stated he does not recall his childhood. I did not press further.

I have found myself warming to Charles. Despite our vastly different stations in life, he has begun treating me with a steady respect I cannot ignore. Covering one another’s flanks in the press of battle is its own equalizer. He also leaves deliberate space for me to step forward when necessary.

We discovered on our mission to find Block 233 that Charles once lived among the Ashborne, who welcomed him into their society. He married a woman named Samira and built a life before being taken by the Empire in some manner. The Ashborne presumed him dead; his loss was heavy on the community. His own memory has since been realigned, and he now shows little lasting sentiment toward either the life he led or its erasure.

NOTE (Editorial Addenda)

Recovered memory imprints indicates a recurring intrusion phenomena centered on a female figure, described as possessing sad eyes and addressing Charles with the phrase: “Then what type of man are you, Charles Brand?” The identity of the woman remains unverified, though cross-references suggest a strong likelihood of correlation with Samita, his prior spouse.