Born: 1994 - lower class family in the 'bible belt' of america - Parents were mormons, but rejected that as he grew up and joined the army to get out of his home environment in 2004. - became US marine, trained as a dog handler - Deploy to afganistan 2006 Awakening: 2014 - during urban fighting his unit stumbled onto a vampire haven. The traps and the vampire waking up killed the rest of his unit. - Fighting for his life, he heard the sound of the angelic forces guiding his hand. He was saved by stabbing the vampire with a bayonet that he had unconsciously charged with prime, and saw it crumble to dust. - Sent home on medical discharge, from the stress of losing his friends. Adopted the german shepherd Juilet which had been with him which was also retired from service. Joins the traditions: 2015 - Led by angelic voices, he made contact with the angelic chorus and eventually joined then, recruited by the 'The Knights of St. George and the Dragon' order. - identifes as Christian, but not of any particular domination. Leans closer to protestantism. - spends a few years living on a military pension and training with them, travelling as needed. Settles in NY: 2017 - Settles in NY. Set up a small private security business named Gladius, essentially a workscheme for ex-forces personal. Employs staff on ethical security work (e.g. bodyguarding VIPs and big functions). - operates this business by day as his mundane place in the world. - Attends church on sundays, networks with the chorus, sometimes supplying the Knights with equipment and aiding them in hunting monsters.