Val'or Duran

Val'or Duran is a Veteran Servente (Veteran Sergeant) of the Argent Leviathans Chapter who is currently standing the Long Watch of the Chamber Militant of the Ordo Xenos, the Deathwatch. Duran is a very competent melee combatant, however, his arrogance tends to be his own worst enemy.

History
Val'or Duran was born in the late 41st millennium in the lower levels of the small Hive City Kar'Morgh on Caerule. As a child he worked as a gun runner and occasional assassin for a small Hive Gang, frequently going out to murder the competition. During one of these missions, he was found by an Episcopi of the Argent Leviathans chapter and after murdering over 13 fully grown gangers with an auto-pistol and rusted pipe he was taken to a chapter outpost at the water's edge to become an Aspirant.

During his training he was known to be impatient, brash and very violent, often severely injuring other aspirants in sparring sessions. After passing the trials of induction, Duran was inducted into the 10th Scout Company and quickly began to rise the ranks.

After becoming a Veteran Servente of the 3rd Company, 2nd Battleline Duran and his Battleline were sent with the rest of the 3rd company to eradicate a small Chaos cult on a hive world.

During the battle, Duran's entire Battleline was caught in an ambush that killed his entire Battleline yet only severely injured Duran. After recovering and being given a replacement arm for the one he lost, Duran was banished to standing the Long Watch until he proved himself worthy of joining his Chapter again.

Personality
Duran is the absolute epitome of the chapter's behaviour. He is brash, arrogant and proud of his lineage. He often is suspicious and openly aggressive to members of other chapters, yet still respects experienced warriors.

After battles, he has oft been seen boasting of his deeds performed and completely ignoring all help involved, and when questioned gets defensive and violent. He refuses most help from Chaplains as the standard imperial cult differs from the Cultum Abyysi from which Duran worships, like the rest of the Argent Leviathan chapter.

Equipment

 * Artificer Mark VII Power Armour: The personal suit of power armour worn by Duran. A modified suit of Aquila pattern power armour that still has the scale-like engravings of his chapter.
 * Spectris Pattern Bolt Pistol: Duran's favoured sidearm is usually equipped with a high capacity magazine and short ranged 2x scope.
 * Power Spear "Ferrum Lucet": Duran's personalised Power Spear, that has been modified to favour a stabbing attack, driving the blade deep into flesh and then ripping it out.
 * Frag and Krak Grenades