The sentimental commander, and a very close friend to the members of Fireteam Spectral. Speaking with a lighter and smooth voice. Lawson remains firm but endearing, Giving the bad news and orders straight, while also being flexible enough to bend and alter orders. All with a passive and otherwise friendly and witty tone, but a stern one at the same time. Only argumentative when he needs to be.

Lawson is a long time friend of Grayson (The sergeant of the Fireteam), and is close with the other members of Fireteam Spectral. Lawson uses his commander position for the betterment of Spectral. By finding ways to root for them by pulling strings that give them the chances they need to complete their mission, under the pretenses of the UNSC and ONI's intervention.

Behind Lawson's caring and compromising nature is someone broken by an Injury that upended and compromised his ability to become a spartan along side the rest of Spectral. His sympathetic attitude towards the Fireteam is derived by a stolen chance to live up to his potential.