(emblem by cinder-the-witch)
Age: 17 (as of RWBY Volume 1)
Race and Ethnicity: Human, of Valean descent.
Occupation: Huntsman in training.
Affiliation: Member of Team ARGT, currently in his first year at Beacon Academy.
Tall, broad-shouldered, and solidly-built. Gray has short black hair, light grey eyes, and tan skin. His usual clothing in both casual situations and battle is a neutral-colored tee-shirt and a pair of worn denim pants.
Weapon: Amber Requiem (DCSG: Dust-Chambered Shield Gauntlets)
A pair of gauntlets that cover his arms up to the elbows. They can unfold into shields for defensive use, and possess vents which allow them to absorb Dust from attacks and channel it into counterattacks. The gauntlets can also hold a small reserve of Dust, most often wind-element Dust that Gray uses to enhance his maneuverability in battle.
Gray was born and raised in farm country in the outskirts of the Kingdom of Vale. He spent his childhood working on the farm of his aunt, suffering abuse and mistreatment at her hands until he eventually left the farm behind. He prefers not to talk about it, but it was the tragic death of his young cousin, Amber, which spurred him to pursue the life of a Huntsman.
Stoic, sensitive, and reserved. Gray is often seen as scary because of his intimidating size, quiet nature, and lack of expression. In reality, though, he’s a sensitive, caring soul who deeply empathizes with the hurt of others and feels an urge to protect those who are suffering. However, large crowds or strong negative emotions give him a headache and send him into solitude until he can recover.
Gray has the ability to sense the presence of any living thing with a soul, and can empathically feel whatever they feel. The range of this sense is usually limited to about 30 meters (100 ft). If he focuses, he can take on whatever another being is feeling, which allows him to bear the pain for an injured comrade and make it easier for them to either continue fighting or escape to get healing.