Kray Voldman

**Kray Voldman** is the Chief Executive Officer of the Zeon Corporation. A resident of Klaybury, the corporation's main powerbase, he focuses his efforts on establishing Zeon's dominance across the city, usurping the Qethosian government's authority in the process.

## Description

### Appearance

Kray Voldman is an large overweight middle-aged man with a pale complexion and greying black hair. He has small beady eyes, thin eyebrows, a high forehead and a very prominent double-chin. A waxy smile is often seen on his jowly clean-shaven features. He normally wears an elegant three-piece suit with blue and gold lapels and a blue tie.

### Personality

Outwardly, Voldman presents himself and his company as champions of Klaybury. While in the wake of a tragedy, he has the wherewithal to express sympathy with the bereaved and to reassure the public that he and his organization took their grievances to heart. However, the depths of this compassion is questionable, as Voldman spends much of his time pushing the company's agenda even during such adversity, constantly reminding the public of Zeon's investment into the city. He also has a blatant disregard of the Qethosian government, taking every opportunity to undermine them for a yet unknown purpose.

Voldman also demonstrates a ruthless streak, willing to pin the destruction of the Old Kobold on four innocent survivors while also having his company bribe the KDF to doing their dirty work, as seen with the elimination of witnesses of the explosion. He also spouts an elaborate disinformation campaign to cover up Zeon's involvement and paint themselves as victims, inferring a penchant for dishonesty and self-interest.

## History

### Background

Little is known of Kray Voldman's history. He joined the Zeon Corporation at some point in his life and climbed the corporate ladder to eventually be elected Chief Executive Officer. Under Voldman's leadership, Zeon began to start claiming property across the city of Klaybury, making the city more reliant on the corporation. Zeon also began to establish security forces on the group in addition to the Klaybury Defense Force, some of whom began to find themselves in Zeon's pocket. As Zeon's sway over Klaybury became stronger and stronger, Voldman and the company began to foment dissatisfaction with the Qethosian government across the city, all the while declaring themselves to be the sole advocate for Klaybury's best interests.

## Phase 3 Story

### Damage Control

One night, a rogue employee of the Zeon Corporation named Talon attempted to conduct a deal with a pair of junkers in the Old Kobold tavern. Soon after the deal went south, an explosive device in Talon's chest went off, destroying the bar and killing eight people, including Talon himself. The day afterwards, Kray Voldman appeared on the local news cast for an interview.

During the interview, Voldman condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with the victims, stating that Zeon Corporation valued the citizens of Klaybury. He assured the viewers that Zeon would do all in its power to invest in Klaybury's infrastructure, denouncing the Qethosian government's inability to do so. The CEO revealed that the tavern was up for potential redevelopment by the corporation to further enhance Klaybury's economy before the attack.

With the premise established, Voldman began to spin the story, omitting the actions of Talon and any evidence of the slime creature that had reformed from his remains. He instead stated that Zeon's security force had identified the individuals responsible, requesting that if they were seen that a KDF officer of Zeon Security Officer be informed immediately. The broadcast then showed the silhouettes of two orcs, a human and a raccling. Voldman further pushed a false narrative that the four suspects had been in dealing with Zeon beforehand and had recently stolen a pharmaceutical product of great value. Voldman then promised a substantial reward of 5,000 credits for any information on the suspects. With that final announcement, the interview ended.

## Powers and Abilities

It is currently unknown what powers and abilities Kray Voldman possesses.

## Etymology

The name "Kray" is normally used as a surname of German origin, stemming from the word "*kram*" (meaning "tent" or "trading post"). Alternatively, it is believed that "Kray" was also used a nickname for people who resembled a crow in some fashion.

"Voldman" is also a surname, though it is of uncertain origin. The name may be rooted in the Danish or Norwegian surname "Vold", which may derive itself from the Old Norse word "*vǫllr*" (meaning “grassy field”). Another potential origin is the word "*vald*" from the same language, which means "power", "authority" or "force".

## Trivia

* Kray Voldman was first seen on the overworld map of Klaybury in Pipe Dreamers Episode 0, with his token placed at the Zeon Corporation Offices around the Clockwork Machina.