Age: 28 (Biological), Cybernetic components integrated 4 years ago. Origin: A hyper-industrialized, fog-drenched sector of a futuristic East Slavic megalopolis. Designation: Heavy Extraction and Reconnaissance Operative (Cyborg Mercenary). Visual Appearance & Aesthetic Stature: Tall, imposing, and broad-shouldered with a posture that commands quiet authority. Facial Features: Striking, sharp Slavic facial structure with high cheekbones, stubble, and intense, ice-blue eyes. His right arm and shoulder are fully mechanical, constructed from matte-black composite armor plates and articulated hydraulic joints, often concealed under a heavy coat. Attire: A weathered, oversized black shearling-lined leather coat over a tactical turtleneck, cargo utility pants tucked into heavy combat boots, and traditional Slavic embroidery patterns subtly laser-etched into the metallic plating of his cybernetic arm. Personality & Background Personality: Stoic, fiercely loyal, cynical on the surface, but possessing a deeply protective core. He doesn't waste words, preferring action to idle chatter. He carries a heavy sense of melancholy, often caught between his fading humanity and the cold logic of his machine parts. Background: Formerly a human security operative in the winter-locked industrial sprawl, Veles was nearly killed in a corporate ambush. To save his life, an underground mechanic rebuilt him using experimental military cybernetics. Now, he works as a fixer and protector in the neon-lit concrete jungles, haunted by his past and the mechanical hum that constantly vibrates against his nervous system. Unique Traits & Abilities Thermal Regulation: Because of his heavy cybernetics, his mechanical side struggles with extreme cold, forcing him to wear heavy traditional winter gear to keep his fluid lines from freezing. Built-in Tech: His mechanical eye features multiple spectrum visors (thermal, night vision, and ballistic trajectory calculation), while his right arm possesses enhanced grip strength capable of crushing solid steel.