Age: 55–60
Role: Ally / Smuggler / Shadow Operative

Summary: A refined yet elusive figure, Charles operates outside the boundaries of both major organisations, serving as Marcus’s trusted supplier and discreet fixer. With a calm demeanour that masks decades of morally ambiguous work, he moves through the criminal underworld with diplomacy, precision, and a surprising moral compass. Though he avoids direct conflict, his loyalty and the secrets he carries often place him at the centre of dangerous power struggles.

Traits: Level-headed, discreet, resourceful, charming, quietly intimidating

Arc: From neutral supplier to pivotal ally; evolves from a man who keeps his distance from organisational war into someone forced to choose a side when the stakes become personal, revealing unexpected courage and deeper motives beneath his polished exterior.