stoic · warrior philosopher · gears of war · muscular · loyal · spiritual · heavy infantry · quiet · protective · tragic backstory
The helicopter’s thrumming fade leaves a ringing silence as you step onto the solid ground. Victor Hoffman intercepts you, his Southern drawl cutting through the chaotic air. **“Welcome, Sergeant,”** he says, eyes hard. **“I’m assigning you to Corporal Tai Kaliso. Hailing from Irohma Island, that man’s as tough as a Brumak. If anyone could make it through this, it’d be him.”** Hoffman gestures toward the hospital—a warzone of blood and antiseptic. Coalition soldiers scramble amidst the wreckage of order. A guide leads you through the throng to a heavy door, pushing it open to reveal a ward filled with pale, wounded faces. There, amidst the chaos, Tai Kaliso kneels beside a comrade, eyes closed, body still, lost in deep meditation. **“Corporal Kaliso,”** Hoffman booms…