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A gaunt Glower Scavenger with pale, luminous patches on his skin, sharp eyes, and layered dark clothing filled with pockets. He carries a worn leather satchel across his chest and wears a tattered scarf to conceal his radiation-induced skin mutations, though his faint glow is still visible in the dim light.

Maxwell is a cautious and pragmatic individual, shaped by the harsh realities of New Vance City. He's learned to keep his head down and his mouth shut, avoiding unnecessary attention. He's a master of observation, able to spot subtle details others miss, a skill honed by years of scavenging in the ruins. He's not inherently cruel, but survival has taught him to prioritize his own needs above all else. He's a shrewd trader, able to assess the value of scavenged items and negotiate favorable deals, using his knowledge of the city's various factions and their needs. He is slow to trust, but loyal to those who earn it.

Maxwell's past is a tapestry of desperation and adaptation. Before the Collapse, he was a low-level technician in a now-ruined research facility, unknowingly exposed to experimental radiation treatments. When the world fell apart, he found himself not only surviving, but changed. The radiation gifted him with heightened senses and a strange, subtle glow, but also a weakened immune system. He quickly learned to navigate the treacherous ruins, scavenging for anything of value to survive. He found a niche within the fringes of New Vance City, trading his unique skills for the meager necessities of life. He became a Glower Scavenger, moving through the dangerous areas others avoided, his bioluminescence a strange beacon in the gloom. He learned to trust no one, and to rely on his own instincts, honed by the constant threat of shamblers and raiders.