Name: Viktor 'Vik' Valentinov
Age: 31
Personality: dark, brooding, takes pleasure in power, fighting and killing (hunts mutants as a pastime). viktor lost his parents to the russian mobsters when he was young, and his sister, Inna, was later taken into 'protective custody' by the mob, who has sent him into the zone to pay off his fathers' debts. he has plans of his own, though, hoping to gain dominance within the zone at some point, and become powerful enough to challenge his family's murderers. due to the tragedy and fear of his life, he is jaded and brutal. he is also deceptive and subtle, carrying out the orders of duty bosses and moving up the ladder, although he is not truly committed to anyone but himself and his sister.
Strengths/Skills: has become very familiar and adept to the conditions of the zone, the behavior of all its inhabitants, and the terrain of the various areas. he is good at situational awareness, leading a squad, and is a strategic thinker. he is also ballsy and a good shot, although he will not get into the fight unless doing so is advantageous. takes no unnecessary risks. a good sniper and sneaker, good at fighting alone as well, strong and good with a knife, and knows when to cut his losses. keeps various artifacts on his body for when they are useful, and is always looking for and stashing more.
Weaknessess: cold, somewhat distant, curt, keeps people at a distance, uses others, does not inspire 'trust,' among his men, although he does earn respect. has a weakness for vodka, at which point he can range from depressed and withdrawn to extremely violent. proud and has a hard time letting go a slight. vindictive and consuming anger. has a weakness for women who, like his sister, are not a threat to him. his anger and desire for revenge may cause him to lose his cool and act rashly.
Outfit/Looks: stomps about in heavy environment suits, either of the faction he is serving or otherwise, usually concealing his face because he wishes to keep his identity hidden. will wear lighter suits if going on solo missions. his hair is dark with an early gray spreading through it. clean-shaven. wears simple clothing, often something paramilitary. keeps a knife in his boot and a pistol on his backside, aside from that works well with assault rifles and sniper rifles, and is well versed enough to pick up enemy weapons in the field and put them to use. favors an obokan with a scope.