One by one, we've been bringing you a look at the cast of Southpeak's upcoming shooter: Raven Squad. You've already met the squad leader (Paladin) and the loose cannon (Oso), but that's not the end of it. This week we present Thor: the shotgun wielding Brooklynian (Brooklynite?). He's got an awesome name and is described as being "Impulsive and rash in decision-making." Another sterling example of a soldier, in my book. There are also a few screenshots below, so check them out as well.

So which character are you liking the most so far? I'm a fan of Oso, but the description of Thor sounds interesting. Hopefully they're able to have all of this translate in-game as well, so we'll be looking at an interesting cast of characters once Raven Squad is released.



NAME: Ivan Sergeyevich Leonid
CALLSIGN: Thor
EXPERTISE: Anti-Tank
HOMETOWN: New York, United States
AGE: 28
GENDER: Male
TRAITS: Impulsive and rash in decision-making.

ROLE: Blackwell’s partner in crime, Thor is a warrior who all too often acts before he thinks. His expertise lands in the area of anti-tank, but he’ll gleefully destroy anything that moves with his rocket launcher. As a personal side-note, Thor loves making wise-ass comments in the heat of battle.

BACKGROUND: Leonid is the son of Soviet Union deserters who fled to the United States to escape the tragedies of the Cold War. Bronx-born with an attitude to match, Leonid gained a reputation as the “tough guy” in the neighborhood at an early age. His childhood and adolescent years are pockmarked with legal interludes and bar-brawls. Leonid has a nack for finding trouble, a trait that landed him in some hot water after a particularly nasty incident with the police. Soon after the “event,” Leonid enlisted with the US Marines and took it on the road.

Seeking an escape from a troubled life Leonid wanted to be free from the rules and regulations of everyday life. The Marines helped Leonid hone his skills and allowed him to broaden his horizons beyond simple hand-to-hand combat. However, he soon found he wasn't the obedient type the Marines were looking for. He was discharged after punching a superior officer in the face after a training mission. With nowhere to go, Leonid returned to New York. It didn't take too long for him to end up in the holding cell of a police station. However, it may have been fate that brought Leonid to that station.

As he sat behind bars, Leonid saw a gentleman by the name of Martin Blackwell, who was running errands for a security company. Blackwell, being a saavy recruiter himself, took a few minutes to chat with Leonid. After a quick discussion, Blackwell recognized the redeeming qualities Leonid had to offer, saw some potential and offered him a spot on his mercenary team.

Leonid accepted the offer and Thor was on board.

PERSONALITY: Always quick tempered, Leonid rushes into the action - sometimes too soon. His impulsiveness often gets him into the trouble and he tends to need to be saved the most during conflicts.