Rust Skywatcher

Rust is a grumpy, angsty warrior from the southwestern canyons, which remains the largest deadzone in The Cradle even after centuries have passed. Rust has spent much of their life learning to fight Shades, as well as anything and anyone else who may pose a threat to them and their loved ones. Above all else, they were raised to place others’ lives above their own, and they fall easily into the role of a caretaker and a protector.

However, they struggle to let anyone else do the same for them, and they refuse to show vulnerability if they can help it. After a close loved one died to save them from a Shade attack many years ago, Rust has immense guilt they carry on their shoulders at all times. Their character arc is themed majorly around forgiveness, especially them learning to forgive themself for the past.