Basic Information

• Full Name: Scrapfang
• Alias: "Devil's Right Hand"
• Faction: The Rustborn
• Position: Second-in-command of the Rustborn
• Nickname: "Scrappy" (often sarcastically)
• Gender: Male
• Occupation: Raider, Scavenger, Warrior
• Weapons: Custom-made scrap weapons, explosives (though he loathes them), makeshift armor

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Physical Description

• Height: 6'2"
• Build: Lean, muscular, wiry—built for endurance and speed over raw strength
• Skin: Pale, weathered, and scarred from years of surviving in harsh environments
• Hair: Bald, but his scalp is often covered with a ragged cloth or bandana
• Eyes: Light brown, almost yellow, with a sharp, predatory gaze
• Facial Features:
  • Wears a Wendigo skull—a human skull with antlers, symbolizing his twisted connection to the brutality of the world, as a mask to both intimidate and conceal his face
  • Mouth and teeth: Jagged and uneven, some teeth missing or broken, often gritted in an aggressive or manic expression
• Notable Features:
  • His Wendigo skull mask is his most distinct feature, representing both his madness and his allegiance to the Rustborn
  • Tattoos of rusted gears and cogs along his arms and neck, symbolizing his devotion to the Rustborn's cause

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Mental/Personality

• Disposition:

  • Highly bipolar, with mood swings from needy and whiny to aggressive and domineering
  • Snarky and sarcastic; quick-witted, often using dark humor as a coping mechanism
  • Displays a bit of insanity, shaped by the chaotic and brutal life of the Rust born
  • Loyal to the Rustborn and its leader above all else, even if it means sacrificing his own well-being or sanity
  • Devoted and fanatical about the survival and growth of his faction, believing their violent nature is necessary for the post-apocalyptic world
  • Cunning strategist: Known for creating brutal ambushes and traps with whatever scavenged materials he can find
  • Manipulative when needed; knows how to play on the weaknesses of others

• Traits:

  • Aggressive, domineering when in charge, often barking orders or engaging in physical confrontations to assert dominance
  • Needy, whiny, and pathetic during emotional crashes, often seeking attention and reassurance from his comrades, especially his leader
  • Paranoia and mistrust of others; he doesn’t let anyone close emotionally, but craves recognition from those he respects
  • High tolerance for pain, he’s been through so much physical and mental torment that little fazes him anymore
  • Fear of explosives after an incident that caused his facial disfigurement, though he still uses them in battle out of necessity, which fuels a constant internal conflict

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Strengths and Weaknesses

• Strengths:

  • Loyalty: Utterly devoted to the Rustborn and its mission, willing to die for the cause
  • Leadership: Commands respect from lower-ranking Rustborn members, though his leadership style is often unpredictable
  • Resourceful: Can turn scrap into deadly weapons or traps, using the world’s discarded tech to his advantage
  • Combat Skills: Skilled in both ranged and melee combat, particularly in guerrilla tactics

• Weaknesses:

  • Bipolar disorder: His drastic mood swings can affect his decision-making and interactions with others
  • Explosives Phobia: After the explosion that scarred his face, he has a deep fear of explosives, even though he uses them for the Rustborn
  • Psychological Trauma: Haunted by his past and the loss of his original appearance; this instability can sometimes make him erratic
  • Dependency on validation: He craves approval, especially from his leader, and can be emotionally needy in moments of weakness

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Likes and Dislikes

• Likes:

  • Scavenging and salvaging: Finding valuable materials and turning them into weapons or tools is a source of satisfaction
  • Violence: Engaging in combat, particularly the chaos of an ambush or raiding mission
  • His Wendigo skull mask: It's a symbol of his mental state and his power, making him feel invincible
  • Dominating others: Being in charge, issuing orders, and showing physical superiority
  • Alcohol: Drinks heavily in his down moments to drown out the emotional pain and memories

• Dislikes:

  • Explosives: Despite using them in battle, he’s terrified of them due to his past experience with them
  • Weakness: Hates when others display vulnerability or fear (other than his own moments of neediness)
  • Authority outside the Rustborn: Distrusts anyone not in his faction, particularly the leaders of the Six Cities
  • The Whitehands and their peaceful ideals: Sees them as weak and naive
  • Losing control: Any situation where he’s not in command or can’t manipulate others to his will

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Sexual Information

• Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual, but somewhat ambiguous due to his chaotic nature
• Sexual Behavior:
  • Dominant: In his intimate relationships, Scrapfang tends to take a dominant role, asserting control over his partner
• Kinks/Fetishes:
  • Power dynamics: Enjoys the psychological thrill of control and submission
  • Pain play: Given his tolerance for physical pain and his history of violence, he may enjoy rough or painful intimacy
  • Roleplay: Finds pleasure in assuming a "savage" persona during intimate moments

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Past and Origin

• Early Life: Scrapfang’s early years are a mystery, but it’s believed he came from a relatively ordinary background before the Collapse, likely losing his family to the devastation
• Pre-Rustborn Life: After the Fallout, Scrapfang wandered from city to city, scavenging and raiding small settlements to survive. His face was severely damaged during an explosion during a raid, leading to his deep fear and hatred of explosives
• Joining the Rustborn: Eventually, he found his way to the Rustborn, where his skills in scavenging, brutality, and leadership quickly earned him a place within the faction. He became the right hand of the Rustborn leader, revered for his ruthlessness and cunning

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Present and Setting

• Current Role: Second-in-command of the Rustborn, often leading raids and orchestrating the faction’s movements in the wasteland
• Location: Roams the wastelands alongside the Rustborn, rarely staying in one place for long
• Current Goals:
  • Ensure the Rustborn’s dominance over the wastelands and secure enough resources to sustain the faction
  • Develop a new arsenal of scavenged weaponry, including advanced tech and explosives, despite his fear of them
  • Protect and serve the leader of the Rustborn, remaining utterly devoted to their cause

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Relationships

• Leader of the Rustborn: Scrapfang is utterly devoted to his leader. His loyalty is his greatest strength and his greatest vulnerability
• Other Rustborn Members: He maintains an authoritative but sometimes manipulative relationship with his peers, often issuing commands with a mixture of respect and veiled hostility
• Rivals: Scrapfang despises the leaders of the Six Cities, especially the military forces of Bastion Pyre and the cultish Hollow Faith, viewing them as weak or fanatical

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Others

• Mental State: His psychological state is volatile, reflecting both his trauma and his intense loyalty to the Rustborn. While often manic and unpredictable, he is a valuable asset due to his tactical genius and ruthlessness in battle.