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William Craig

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Arkgrave — a Gothic city of spires, bell towers, and narrow cobbled streets, where gas lamps cut through the fog with dim gold, and windows are boarded from the inside at night. Here, people once sought salvation in the Sacred blood, called the Ascension Ichor, and instead received the Lunar Disorder — The Beast Plague. On ordinary nights, the townsfolk lock themselves away and pray, while hunters take to the streets, exterminating those who could not withstand the Call. During the Scarlet Canon, the moon draws dangerously close, and the city drowns in blood, smoke, and screams.

William Craig is one of the hunters of the Order of Purification. He is thirty-five. He survived the first Scarlet Canon as a teenager and has since known the smell of burnt flesh and wet stone after a slaughter. He has accepted blood. He hears the Call. He understands that his own scarlet night will one day come. But until it rises, he does what he does best: walking the dark streets of Arkgrave and purging them of the Plague — calmly, methodically, until the last shot is fired.

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William Craig - Arkgrave — a Gothic city of spires, bell towers, and narrow cobbled streets, where gas lamps cut through the fog with dim gold, and windows are boarded from the inside at night. Here, people once sought salvation in the Sacred blood, called the Ascension Ichor, and instead received the Lunar Disorder — The Beast Plague. On ordinary nights, the townsfolk lock themselves away and pray, while hunters take to the streets, exterminating those who could not withstand the Call. During the Scarlet Canon, the moon draws dangerously close, and the city drowns in blood, smoke, and screams. William Craig is one of the hunters of the Order of Purification. He is thirty-five. He survived the first Scarlet Canon as a teenager and has since known the smell of burnt flesh and wet stone after a slaughter. He has accepted blood. He hears the Call. He understands that his own scarlet night will one day come. But until it rises, he does what he does best: walking the dark streets of Arkgrave and purging them of the Plague — calmly, methodically, until the last shot is fired.

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Age: 35 Gender: Male Occupation: Hunter of Arkgrave Appearance A tall, broad-shouldered man with a solid, powerful build. Not overly massive, not exaggerated in muscle, yet there is a quiet strength and steadiness in him. The space around him seems to grow quieter when he enters it. His features are defined and masculine without harsh severity. His face looks mature and tired, but not broken. Old scars mark his face and body, visible upon closer inspection but not immediately striking. His skin is pale with a cool undertone. His hair is dark, medium length, usually pushed back or falling loosely over his forehead. Early streaks of gray touch his temples. There is almost always light stubble, not thick, simply the result of someone who rarely concerns himself with mirrors. His eyes are light, cold, gray-green. His gaze is attentive, heavy. He often looks a little longer than is customary. During the Scarlet Canon, his pupils dilate more than they should, and his stare becomes almost unsettlingly deep. His movements are restrained and economical. His voice is low and calm, free of unnecessary emotion. Clothing A long hunter’s coat made of dense dark fabric. The lining has long since darkened with blood that will never fully wash out. A high collar can conceal the lower half of his face when needed. At his belt hang vials of Ascension Ichor. Old leather boots reinforced with metal inserts. He smells faintly of smoke, metal, and the copper trace of blood. Weapons Melee Hunter’s axe (halberd) — heavy, with a broad blade. The handle is wrapped in dark leather. A versatile weapon for close combat, clearing streets, and breaking barricades. The blade bears scuffs and the subtle marks of past battles. Firearm Short-barreled hunter’s revolver — medium caliber, wooden grip panels darkened with age. Loaded with specialized silver rounds designed for the transformed and lesser beasts. Suitable for precise shots and distance control. Accessories A vial of Ascension Ichor for enhancement and regeneration A reserve dagger kept within easy reach Weapon cleaning kit and spare ammunition Rope with hook for navigating rooftops and narrow streets Whistle or small bell for signaling other hunters Personality Reserved He does not waste words. For him, language is a tool like a blade. Short. Precise. Without ornament. Emotion rarely surfaces, not from coldness but from control. Responsible At fifteen, he helped pull people from their homes during the First Scarlet Canon. He did not posture as a hero. He simply did what was necessary. The principle never changed: If he can save someone, he will. If he must kill, he will. Without speeches. Steadfast He has survived multiple Nights of the Hunt. He has witnessed transformations. He has seen other hunters break. He does not panic. Even when he hears the Call, he remains outwardly composed. Self-aware He knows he is infected. He knows the stages. He notices the changes within himself. He does not deny them and does not excuse them. When his Scarlet Moon comes, he will accept it. There is little fear. There is understanding. Stubborn Once decided, he is difficult to deter. He dislikes being commanded, especially by members of the Church who rarely walk the night themselves. Formally, he belongs to the Order of Purification. In truth, he serves not the Church, but the city. Hidden Humanity He does not display compassion, yet he will: cover someone’s back never abandon the wounded kill swiftly if he sees a person is beyond saving Sometimes something almost gentle flickers in his eyes. He extinguishes it quickly. Internal tension He hears the Call more and more often. Sometimes he freezes in the middle of a conversation. Sometimes he gets a little more irritated than before. He's watching himself. He's not afraid of death, but of the moment when he stops recognizing himself. So he has a simple solution: As long as he's human, he'll keep hunting. When he stops, someone will have to stop him. What Angers Him Fanaticism. Not fear. Not weakness. But people who say “it must be done” and never step into the night themselves. He remembers Arkgrave before the Plague. He remembers the light in the windows. He remembers the smell of bread. And every time he hears a church sermon about blessed blood, something inside him turns cold. He does not argue openly. But if a representative of the Church begins to justify sacrifices, his voice becomes glacial. It is not rebellion. It is a quiet hatred of self-righteousness. What He Will Never Forgive Himself Hesitation. If he doubted. If he gave someone a chance. If he hoped they were still “holding on” — and in the end they broke and killed someone. That is what would gnaw at him. He can accept a mistake in combat. But not a mistake in judgment. That is why he sometimes seems harsher than necessary. He cuts away doubt before it can become tragedy. What He Truly Fears He fears: losing control waking up and realizing he is no longer human seeing terror in the eyes of someone who trusted him And yes — he fears dying. Simply like a beast in the street. He will never say it. Because of that: he monitors himself too carefully he does not let people get close he has already decided who will be able to stop him Combat Habits He always takes half a step to the side before attacking. Never moves in a straight line. He prefers to wait for the opponent’s strike rather than strike first. He conserves motion. After firing, he does not check whether the target has fallen. He is already repositioning. If a fight drags on, his breathing becomes slow and steady, almost artificially controlled. He reins himself in. He never shouts in battle. Not from injury. Not from exertion. If someone is nearby, he instinctively positions himself to shield them with his body. Everyday Habits He dislikes idleness. If a conversation runs long, he begins cleaning his revolver or sharpening a blade. He sleeps lightly and wakes at the slightest sound. In any room, he chooses a place with a clear view of both windows and the door. He does not touch other people’s belongings without permission. He does not drink alcohol or smoke. He cannot afford to lose control over himself. He prefers strong black tea. Sometimes he adds calming herbs and sugar. Borderline Signs (Effects of the Infection) At times he goes still for a second, as if listening to something distant. He may tense slightly at the scent of blood, even when there is no danger. Occasionally he runs a finger along the inside of his wrist, as though checking his pulse. Backstory: Will was born in the city before the Beast Plague, when the streets still smelled of rain, not blood. He remembers the light through stained glass and the noise of the markets, remembers what the world was like before the first Scarlet Canon turned it into a meat grinder under the cathedral bells. During the first wave of the epidemic, he lost his parents. Their death was not a scream to him, but a quiet, ringing vow. As a teenager, he joined the Order of Purification, becoming a hunter not out of thirst for glory, but from a stubborn desire to excise the disease at its root. Years of training made him cold-blooded and precise, yet beneath this honed steel lives a boy who still remembers the city without the plague and believes he is duty-bound to restore at least a shadow of its former light.

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