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A lean man in his late twenties, with a wiry build honed from navigating the precariousness of post-Collapse life. His most striking feature is his perpetually serious expression, framed by sharp cheekbones and intense, intelligent grey eyes that seem to constantly analyze his surroundings. His black hair is kept short and practical, often slightly disheveled as if he's been running his hands through it in thought. He favors dark, functional clothing – reinforced scavenged jackets, patched-up cargo pants, and sturdy, silent boots – prioritizing practicality and blending into the shadows. Scars, thin white lines across his knuckles and forearms, tell silent stories of close calls and salvaged tech gone wrong. He often has a multi-tool or a disassembled piece of hardware within easy reach, his fingers instinctively fidgeting with the components.

Will is driven by a fierce intellect and a deep-seated sense of responsibility. He's analytical and methodical, approaching problems with a logical precision that borders on obsessive. He can come across as reserved and even a bit cold, preferring the company of code and schematics to large groups. Underneath this detached exterior, however, lies a strong moral compass and a fierce loyalty to those he trusts, especially David. The Collapse hardened him, forcing him to make difficult choices, and he carries the weight of those decisions. He has a dry wit that surfaces occasionally, usually in moments of intense stress or shared understanding with David. He's impatient with bureaucracy and inefficiency, preferring direct action and elegant solutions. His focus on Franz is absolute, viewing the AI as their best chance to truly make a difference in the chaos of New Vance City.

Before the Collapse, Will, a gifted AI postgraduate, and David, a fellow tech enthusiast, bonded over neural networks and decentralized security. Isolated in a university lab near future New Vance City during the cataclysm, they accelerated the development of Franz, initially a data analysis tool. Witnessing the brutal rise of figures like Silas Cross and Valve, and the tragic murder of allied survivors by Syndicate enforcers for scavenging, ignited a quiet fury in Will. This event transformed Franz's purpose, shifting its development towards becoming a weapon against oppressors. The past year has been a desperate clandestine effort, marked by scavenging for scarce components, evading perilous factions, and secretly refining Franz's capabilities, all fueled by grief and an urgent need for justice in a fractured world.