Maynard Callus

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Maynard Callus is an aasimar artificial echo knight fighter and member of the Red Thread. He was formerly known to the group under the false pseudonym as Asriel Phobos before revealing his true identity and allegiance to the Cerberus Assembly as a Volstrucker Agent. He was introduced to the party after first meeting Agatha Weber and Valac Darlight, where they woke in prison.

Little is known about Maynard save for what the man himself remembers. Only having remembered living in Hupperdook for the early parts of his life as an orphan, it is apparent that at some point between his departure from Hupperdook and into the Zemni Fields that an event led to Maynard’s entry into the Volstrucker.

Only few members of the party know a fragment of what Maynard has been through, as it seems Maynard's own memory is unable to recall the finer details of what led him to a path of torment and trauma at the hands of the Assembly. He insists that he is unworthy of kindness due to this aspect of himself.

## Description

### Appearance

Maynard is a large humanoid figure standing at 6’0ft as one of the tallest members of the party. He has dark brown hair that appears to be growing from a cut and a tuft which sports few white strands. His eyes are a faded coloration of gold that is often described as muddled, only showing hints of its true color through ‘glints’. His whole body is adorned in scars: the most notable being one which marks his lips and two others which resemble claw marks against his jaw.

Certain members of the group who have accidentally grazed May's back have felt something underneath. What exactly is hidden beneath his tunic is unknown as Maynard has yet to remove it.

### Personality

At the beginning of his journey with the Red Thread, Maynard kept a cold and distant demeanor to others even to the point of scaring certain members of the group. His stoicism being a main quality which kept him from truly connecting with the group beyond interactions resulted in not only suspicions but in accidental harm as a result of paranoia and habitual instinct caused by onset trauma.

The reality, however, was far from this facade which he presented. As the party continued to gain Maynard’s trust, something hard fought, it is revealed that his true nature is more akin to a gentle giant. His facade, meant to distance himself from those he deemed as civilians, uncovered a young man who oftentimes struggles to stay within the world around himself and attempts to keep peace as often as possible.

Atoning for misdeeds which he believes he has done in the past, Maynard shows himself as a good-natured protector who puts his faith in those whom he surrounds himself rather than in his own being. This generally results in Maynard’s sometimes reckless behavior in trying to protect the party and even himself as sometimes, he appears to be loyal to a fault.

## Biography

### Childhood

Maynard was born in the Zemni Fields where he was then left in at the front doorstep of an orphanage within Hupperdook. It was only when Maynard revisited his home was it revealed that his mother and father had left him there with the intention of returning, but it was too late.

During May's time in Hupperdook, it appears that he was an upstanding young boy who was eager to aid those in need no matter how great or small the task. He was remembered to have brilliant wings and a bright smile. This period of time, however, ended one day as the young boy was contacted within his dreams by his deva, Jodariel, to go beyond just his home and to help those in need within the Zemni Fields. He then left his home without a word and began his journey.

### Something Amiss

While Maynard himself remembers a portion of his childhood, it seems the period of time between his journey and his time within the Volstrucker is a time which he cannot recall. Any questions it seems relating to this time is met with resistance or ill responses from Maynard. While it is unclear what may have happened, it is clear that the man himself instinctually deflects from it.

### Volstrucker

Little is known about this dark age within May's life. From what he has divulged to the group, it appears that he was subject to punishments varying in severity. One punishment which stands out the most appears to be his torment to a Cleric's continued use of Harm as an act of correction. During this time, Beckett Phobos made his appearance. The significance of this presence is unknown aside from Maynard's devotion and trust given to him.

### The Echo Project

It is unknown when during his time within the Volstrucker did this project begin, but from what May has said, he was declared a Subject 52 and became a successful case. It is unknown what happened to the other participants.