Kasareth

 

THE GRAVE HOUNDS

 

 Team 3  The Grave Hounds

A classified Iron Reign extermination unit deployed only during catastrophic threats. They are feared even among Steelborn divisions for their brutal efficiency and overwhelming firepower. To outsiders, they look like monsters in black armor marching through smoke and blood.

But beneath the terrifying reputation, the Grave Hounds are deeply loyal to one another  more like brothers than soldiers.

When the Iron Reign needs a battlefield erased completely, they send the Grave Hounds.

1. Commander Cassian Dray  “Black Vulture”

Role:

Steelborn Commander

Appearance:

A massive broad-shouldered Steelborn standing nearly seven feet tall. Cassian has slicked-back dark hair streaked with gray, cold steel-blue eyes, and a heavily scarred face that makes him look permanently intimidating. His black officer armor is layered with crimson steel plating and covered in old battle damage. A torn military coat hangs behind him like a cape.

Even standing still, he feels dangerous.

Personality:

Cold, disciplined, and terrifying in battle. Cassian believes hesitation gets people killed and expects absolute focus from his squad. Despite his harshness, he quietly protects both civilians and his own soldiers with fierce loyalty.

He rarely praises anyone directly, but the Grave Hounds know he would die for them without hesitation.

Combat Style:

Uses a massive automatic shotgun and reinforced combat gauntlets capable of crushing armor with raw strength.

2. Rowan Vex  “Splitshot”

Role:

Steelborn Clone Operative

Appearance:

Lean and athletic compared to the other heavily muscular Steelborn, though still visibly powerful. Rowan has messy brown hair, sharp amber eyes, and lightweight black tactical armor designed for speed and mobility. Usually overloaded with pistols, rifles, ammunition belts, and combat knives.

He always looks slightly amused.

Personality:

Cocky, sarcastic, loud, and constantly joking during combat. Rowan hides his dangerous intelligence behind humor and acts like nothing bothers him.

In reality, he deeply cares about civilians and his squadmates.

Ability  Infinite Multiplication:

Rowan can duplicate himself endlessly, instinctively multiplying in groups of four. Every clone is fully armed, intelligent, and combat capable.

One Rowan is dangerous.

An army of Rowans becomes a war crime.

Combat Style:

Overwhelms enemies through relentless gunfire, flanking tactics, and sheer impossible numbers.

3. Varka Holt  “War Mammoth”

Role:

Steelborn Heavy Assault

Appearance:

An absolute giant of a man with a bald head, massive beard, heavily scarred skin, and muscles thick enough to make power armor look small. His heavy black armor is reinforced with tank plating and covered in ammunition belts.

Looks more like a moving fortress than a human.

Personality:

Surprisingly gentle outside combat. Loves cooking, terrible jokes, and protecting weaker people. During battle, however, he becomes terrifyingly aggressive.

Combat Style:

Carries an oversized rotary cannon and simply walks through enemy fire while laughing.

4. Serik Vale  “Bloodwire”

Role:

Steelborn Shock Specialist

Appearance:

Tall and heavily muscular with black hair shaved short on the sides and glowing red cybernetic cables running across his arms, chest, and neck. His black armor constantly emits faint sparks of electricity.

His glowing crimson eyes make him look almost inhuman in darkness.

Personality:

Quiet, observant, emotionally restrained. Rarely speaks unless necessary. Appears cold to strangers, but the team knows he is deeply protective underneath.

Combat Style:

Uses electrified chain-blades, magnetic pulse weapons, and brutal close-quarters combat.

5. Gideon Rhys  “Rook”

Role:

Steelborn Breacher

Appearance:

Broad, heavily muscular frame with dark skin, shaved head, and a glowing red visor permanently covering both eyes. His armor is layered with explosive-resistant riot plating and giant reinforced shoulder guards.

Built like a human battering ram.

Personality:

Calm, disciplined, dependable. Functions like the older brother of the team and often keeps everyone focused during missions.

Combat Style:

Uses oversized combat hammers, breaching charges, and riot-shield tactics to smash through enemy defenses.

6. Dex Mercer  “Deadline”

Role:

Heavy Metal Sniper / Drone Controller

Appearance:

Tall, athletic, and less bulky than the Steelborn, though still muscular. Wears a long black tactical coat lined with ammunition feeds and drone systems. Tactical goggles permanently cover his eyes.

Usually surrounded by hovering recon drones.

Personality:

Dry humor, highly intelligent, constantly irritated by everyone around him. Secretly enjoys the team’s chaos more than he admits.

Combat Style:

Controls swarms of combat drones while delivering impossible sniper shots from extreme distances.

7. Hector Grimm “Iron Saint”

Role:

Heavy Metal Weapons Engineer

Appearance:

Broad muscular engineer with bronze skin, short dark hair, cybernetic forearms, and a giant mechanical backpack loaded with experimental weapons systems. Usually covered in grease, cables, and scorch marks.

Looks like someone welded a scientist into a tank.

Personality:

Loud, fearless, chaotic, and obsessed with building stronger weapons. Gets genuinely excited during explosions.

Combat Style:

Deploys railguns, portable artillery systems, automated turrets, and prototype anti-demon weaponry.

8. Milo Vale  “Pilgrim”

Role:

Unknown Operative

Appearance:

The only member who looks almost normal.

Lean build.

Late 20s.

Messy brown hair falling around tired gray eyes.

Light stubble across his jaw.

Usually wears a weathered military coat over lightweight combat gear with almost no visible armor.

Looks more like a traveler than a soldier.

Yet despite his appearance, even Steelborn instinctively respect him.

Personality:

Quiet, intelligent, and deeply empathetic. Often patches up wounded civilians and exhausted squadmates after missions. Dislikes unnecessary violence and avoids killing whenever possible.

Strange Details:

Never talks about his past.

Never panics during combat.

High Command gave him unrestricted military clearance.

Even Commander Cassian treats him carefully.

The Mystery:

Nobody understands why someone like Milo belongs with monsters like the Grave Hounds.

Which probably means he’s more dangerous than all of them.

9. Noctis Veil  “Wraith”

Role:

Steelborn Execution Operative

Appearance:

A towering muscular figure completely hidden beneath black stealth armor and tactical wrappings. His face is permanently concealed behind a smooth black mask with faint glowing red eye lenses.

Despite his massive size, he moves with impossible silence.

Like a shadow wearing power armor.

Personality:

Silent.

Emotionless.

Perfectly disciplined.

Most team members have never heard him speak more than a few words.

Combat Style:

Hand-to-hand combat monster capable of killing augmented enemies barehanded. Uses black combat blades, grappling wires, and overwhelming physical strength.

Reputation:

Enemies usually never realize Wraith is present until bodies start falling apart around them.

Even other Steelborn find him unsettling.

Classified Truth:

Noctis Veil does not officially exist within Iron Reign records.

Nobody knows what he was before becoming Wraith.

And nobody is brave enough to ask.