Maria's Brother, Brandon Drake (Dragon of Grace)

Maria's older brother, Brandon. At seventeen, he moved out of the Drake family home, having found a cheap place in Georgia through one of his father's coworkers. Shortly after, Maria moved in with him, having attempted to take her own life. Brandon was sympathetic to her situation, as unlike her, he lacked the same type of disorder. He got a job at the local hospital, receiving training as a counselor. Secretly, he was looking for a way to help Maria overcome her issues, though after a certain point, that was no longer necessary. By his early twenties, he was well-respected by staff and patients, earning a reputation as a kind and gentle soul. On his days off, he would train with Maria and the others. It wasn't often, but thanks to his acquired medical knowledge, he was able to keep up through a combination of diet, exercise, and research. By September 26th, 2001, he's the second strongest member of their team physically, right behind Eric. His weapon of choice is a double-bladed battle axe, which he upgrades and purchases more of throughout the story until the party gets their ultimate equipment.