Corben McShane

The Watchman
Corben McShane
Full Name:	Corben McShane
Aliases:	Cor
Race:	Half Northman, half Achaean
Sex:	Male
Birthplace:	Coldstone Wall, Northwestern Empire
Eye Color:	Green
Hair Color:	Brown
Affinity:	Earth
Affiliations:	Illikon

Corben "Cor" McShane is a hardened lieutenant of the Illikon night watch. He is both a commoner and of half Northern blood. Corben is best friends with Sir Tom Drake and Captain Victor Magnus, which often comes as a surprise to others, for they are both of a higher station.

Biography

Though born at Coldstone Wall, Corben grew up in a small village south of Illikon, under the watchful protection of the castle Dragon's Lair. Once he was eighteen, he moved to Illikon in search of something grander than farmlands. For two years, he spent most of his time in Slums, trying his hand at various professions. Corben eventually joined the Illikon city guard in desperation for some work. After eleven years, he is still working as a member of the night watch, although he was since promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. With a reputation among various city officials that is less than pleasant, if they know of him at all, Corben has only managed to befriend one or two people of any influence: namely Captain Victor Magnus and Sir Tom Drake.

Description

Ruggedly handsome and always bearing a rough stubble, Corben's head is shaved all but bare, adding to his brawler appearance. He is rarely seen out of his guard uniform: a suit of chainmail with a deep blue tabard bearing the Illikon gryphon in bright gold upon the chest. Corben is left-handed, and this often gives him an edge in battle against those familiar with fighting only right-handed warriors.

Personality

Corben is a dry, pessimistic individual with a drinking problem. Tough but by no means unintelligent, Corben thinks his actions through carefully to make sure he always comes out alive in the end of every situation. He has only a handful of real friends, so he tends to stand by their sides. However, he has a bad habit of becoming involved in things he does not really want to be involved in, often due to being friends with Drake and Magnus.

Appearances

Corben is a major character in The Prophecy of the Six series and has appeared in Knightfall.