Name: Charles "Charlie" Xian Appearance:  Charles Xian is a tall, well-built man whose mixed race parentage can been seen in his rounder eyes and bulkier build. He wears a mottled green Chinese camouflage uniform and combat armour with an officers cap. He also sports a neatly trimmed goatee beard. Age: 34 Personality: Xian is a dedicated combat soldier and officer, and is a skilled strategist. He is a kind man who dedicates his life to the cause he serves, Communist Carolina. He is also a well-spoken and affable man, who is easy to get along with. Faction: People's Liberation Army (Chinese Remnants) Equipment:   NORINCO Type 91 assault rifle  Shenyang SH- 37 Automatic Pistol Chinese Officer's Sword (Blade of the People) History:  Charles Xian is the product of a union between a Third generation survivor of the Chinese 35th Army and a local woman. Growing up in the relative safety of the Remnant territory, he was enthused by tales of incredible bravery and sacrifice of his ancestors who had braved the sea crossing to attempt the invasion of the USA. When it became clear that the USA had ceased to exist and so had China the army had struggled for decades to survive on the coast, building alliances and fighting wars with their neighbours.  Xian's  father, Hsin, had also been an officer in the PLA, the armed forces of this new Communist state. He raised his son to undertake the same mission, and serve in the field. As soon as he was old enough Xian joined the army, reaching the rank of Captain. He is a veteran of many vicious battles throughout the wastes.