Brass

Though he may be retired as an official starbase engineer, this old man still has plenty of energy and time to keep kicking. Brass has a clear and bright mind full of ideas, some of which were too out there for him to ever attempt under Starfleet's careful supervision. Thankfully, his talents have not gone to waste.

With an armored back not unlike an armadillo, Brass has pale brown fur all over his belly and three sets of arms that end in long, sharp digging claws. His skin is heavily tanned, with thick eyebrows and light freckles on his cheeks. With very long ears peeking through very dark hair permanently dyed to match his original ship's colors, one of which matches strikingly blue eyes.

No longer needing an official uniform, he wears a thick leather apron overtop simple peasant linens This outfit is very often stained with oil, dirt, soot and other such materials. To protect his eyes with all the scrap, he wears thick goggles fit with orange glass that block out bright flashes and ash.

Wise, but also with his fair share of old man grumpiness, Brass can move a bit slow at times but keeps a tight ship. Things are always fixed before they start to break, and he is very proud that he gets to continue his life's work - sometimes even having enough free time to finally tinker with the old projects he never got to in his youth.

Brass is rather sassy, no longer needing to keep himself strictly professional for work. He'll tell you off if you're bugging him, but of course is glad to offer help and kind words, pardon that you give him the same respect. The Phantom Weapon benefits greatly from his resourcefulness, level-head and analytical eye, always keeping busy and making progress...except when he needs his middle of the day old man nap, of course.

He retired with grace and great affection from his old team, called the Attini, and was a decorated officer in the field of engineering, piloting many unique android models and systems - most notably, his last project as a Starfleet member, Ant. A state of the art android who was part of the ship, an integral part of the computer systems - but also a member of the crew that could be interacted with.

Getting to be a bit old for a force as large and ever-growing as Starfleet, Brass would settle on a ship known as the Phantom Weapon, a bounty-hunting ship in dire need of a mechanic. Though he's not incredibly capable with a weapon, his armored shell would protect him from any scuffles, and his fantastic record of mechanical work would make him a great fit for the job.

• Yes - he can roll up into a ball, even with his old man back.
• All of his arms are highly dexterous and are capable of using tools.
• Permanently dyed his fringe to be the founding colors of the research team Attini and the U.S.S. Atta. Technically not natural, but a permanent dye.
• Despite being a really good mechanic and engineer - he's a bit bad with certain technologies. All his passwords are his birthday.

Bliss - Sees him every so often when the Phantom Weapon needs to gather information. His sweet speech and way around people is deeply alluring to Brass, and it would seem that Bliss is just as enchanted by Brass. They often sneak away backstage to chat, charmed by each other's cleverness and snark.

Ant - Ant is not only his best creation, but also his son. Do not fight him on this. Adores and loves Ant as his only child, and talks to him often to see how things are going. Much of his knowledge of mechanic work and space junk appraisal comes from working on his project.

Sublime - The very nice, if not a little bit scary, Dragon man that has has found himself in love with Ant. Appreciates his protective nature, his interesting stories and great tenacity. Couldn't think of anyone better to take care of his boy! Enjoys his company and considers him a pleasure to be around, even if intimidated.

Eidolon - His employeer and close friend. Often gets annoyed with him, but appreciates that he's almost unbelievably strong and loyal to his ship. Loves having a hearty laugh with him, but thinks his choice in loot is...questionable. Sometimes junk is just junk.

Hyde - Another crew member that he respects, as he is quick, sly and quite literally poisonous. While some would laugh at his seemingly harmless, lab-grown body, Brass knows better and isn't planning on being in the way of his toxic teeth and spit. Trusts his sense of judgement, arguably more than the captain, and enjoys his much more mellow company.

Wenbane - Too loud for his taste, and a bit too eager to throw her weight around, but respects that she is undyingly loyal and willing to go see the ship through to the bitter end.

Achenia - Much quieter than their charge, though never seen without her, and thus he doesn't find himself talking to them very often. A shame.

Delta - Seems to have a bit of a friendly rivaly with her...not sure if it's one-sided or not, but he enjoys her snide quips enough.