From a prestigious family and orphaned at an early age, Gaius is an odd mixture. With a flamboyant wit and dashing charisma, he still remains friends with the cantankerous Daan who saw him through the turmoil of his parent's death.
She was far in a way the most beautiful dame I ever saw, although that is not saying much. Good looks, even those as dashing as myself, are not everything. Just speak with Daan. Never was there a more ugly elite. but also none more wise.
Political spy and diplomat from High Charity. Although his manner of self-importance would say otherwise, Kesh has a firmly grounded sense of duty and when called upon, can be a reliable ally.
The duties that I can preform far outweigh those I cannot, for, as I am sure you have noticed, I am adept at every manner of subterfuge; your enemy needs a friend, I can do that; does he need a rival, I am your man; does he need to disappear for a while, you know where to find me.
A strong willed woman with a knack for leadership. Her exemplary prowess both strategically and physically made her an ideal candidate for her current role. Her grit was tested, however, when she was given instructions to save a lone politician over a batch of new recruits. Although she figured out a way to save both, she learned that there may come a day when that thrid option may not be available.
If there's one thing I've learned as a commander it's that dying for something is easy. It's one shot and that's it. Plain and simple. It's living for something that's hard. Wading through the humiliation, the misery, the defeat day in and day out. I'm not saying dying is nothing, but how you lived says much more about you than how you died.
Although young and immature, he has a powerful sense of loyalty. Inspired by his sister to join the military, he and her served on several campaigns together. Those who met James felt any sense of homesickness disappear, the man seem to bring home with him wherever he went. Combining an immense sense of humor with a down-to-earth outlook made him an indispensable friend.
There could be worse things, I mean, have you seen Brian's face? It's scary! The guy could scare off a whole battalion of troops if he didn't have to wear a helmet all the time. Can't blame him though, we all look just as terrible. Do you remember the raid they made on our camp last week? It was five in the morning and I was shaving, and Jones you were there too, and then BOOM they all charge in. We made it out ok, but man, I left all my razors back there! Now Look at me! I look like flipping Gandalf!
Hollister has seen it all and come out the other side with his mind, body, and sense of humor intact. Although able to see the funny side of life, Hollister sees the tragedy as well. Having witnessed how the Insurrection turned friends on each other, now his jokes will make people laugh as well as drive a point home.
Why does a grenade go "boom?" Why doesn't it go "poof?" Think of how a firefight would go, us hurling a hail-mary with the results going poof! Ha ha. Fighting would be so much quieter. Maybe we wouldn't need to yell over all the explosions. On second thought, maybe not such a good idea. Can you imagine? It'd be so quiet, you could actually hear people dying. Going out with a poof.
Surly and obstinate, Daan hails from a low family name from which he was eager to escape. Through pain and tragedy, he has scaled the ranks of the Covenant to where he is now. He shares a unique friendship with Gaius who has saved his life on more than one occasion
Vengeance is a key to your own grave and once opened, the bitterness that enters will seek blood. It will only be satisfied with your own. You know Gaius. I do not like to prod his ego, but he was once handed that key. The door is ever tempting, but he has never opened it
