Wraith

Wraith grew up in the crumbling warrens of Aresium, where holo-combat livestreams offered a fleeting escape from the endless siege. As a teenager, he honed his skills in underground esports rings - slipping on prototype cloaking arrays and shouldering jury-rigged energy rifles to livestream daring snipes at mock “alien” targets in crowded virtual reality tournaments. His socials - complete with sharp commentary and slo-mo confirmations - drew a fierce fan base, transforming him from an orphaned street rat into the enigmatic internet sharpshooter known as “Wraith.”

When military recruiters scoured the besieged cities for talent, Wraith’s livestreams and clips were impossible to ignore. They offered him a contract: swap simulated battles for real covert ops against the invaders, in return for top-grade gear and ample credits. After negotiating continued control over his branding, Wraith traded virtual thrills for genuine danger, finding the rush of a live kill - real stakes, real adrenaline - far surpassed any holo-game high.

Now Wraith operates on the frontlines of the war effort, treating each mission like a live arena event. His cloaking suit and high-powered rifle bear sponsor insignias alongside his military crests, with every clean shot sparking cheers from his followers through thousands of comm-channels. He fights with surgical precision and unshakeable swagger, grounded by the narrow margin between a perfect viral clip and a PR disaster - knowing that on Aresium, one misfire can cost lives… and end his career.