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Wesley Grey Talon was one of the founding members of the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]], creating the organisation [[Timeline|5-8 years]] after the first [[Maelstrom]].<ref>{{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s background: ''"Wesley Grey Talon spent close to 40 years hunting monsters that preyed on man before finally deciding to find a replacement and lay down his bow."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Shiv|hero2=Abrams|number=1|hero_quote1=Abrams|quote1=How long have you been with the Baxter Society?|hero_quote2=Shiv|quote2=Not long, a few years.}}</ref> His dedication to the society resulted in books being made about his life and earning him a reputation as a "legend".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Paige|number=2}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Other Characters|other character interactions]]</ref> His dedication to his work, however, meant he was often away from home, which meant he missed watching his son grow up.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|voice line]] (taunt Grey Talon): ''"How many moments of their lives did you miss because you were too busy? Because you were traveling for work, because your calling was important and your family would be there when you return?"''</ref> Refusing to make the same mistake for his grandkids, Grey Talon retired after roughly 40 years of service.<ref name=":6">{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s background</ref> When he retired, Grey Talon was said to have more confirmed kills than anyone else in the Baxter Society.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Wraith|number=2}}</ref> | Wesley Grey Talon was one of the founding members of the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]], creating the organisation [[Timeline|5-8 years]] after the first [[Maelstrom]].<ref>{{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s background: ''"Wesley Grey Talon spent close to 40 years hunting monsters that preyed on man before finally deciding to find a replacement and lay down his bow."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Shiv|hero2=Abrams|number=1|hero_quote1=Abrams|quote1=How long have you been with the Baxter Society?|hero_quote2=Shiv|quote2=Not long, a few years.}}</ref> His dedication to the society resulted in books being made about his life and earning him a reputation as a "legend".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Paige|number=2}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Other Characters|other character interactions]]</ref> His dedication to his work, however, meant he was often away from home, which meant he missed watching his son grow up.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|voice line]] (taunt Grey Talon): ''"How many moments of their lives did you miss because you were too busy? Because you were traveling for work, because your calling was important and your family would be there when you return?"''</ref> Refusing to make the same mistake for his grandkids, Grey Talon retired after roughly 40 years of service.<ref name=":6">{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s background</ref> When he retired, Grey Talon was said to have more confirmed kills than anyone else in the Baxter Society.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Wraith|number=2}}</ref> | ||
For a few years, Grey Talon got to enjoy the retired life with his family. This would change when Grey Talon got a call that his son, daughter-in-law, and grandkids were all found dead in a house fire. Knowing that his daughter-in-law was an Ixian who could control fire, Grey Talon knew that the deaths of his family were staged, and that somebody was behind it.<ref name=":6" /> While he does not know for sure, Grey Talon believes that [[John Hathorne]], the leader of the Friends of Humanity, was behind the staged murder.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5" /> Vowing revenge, Grey Talon has left retirement to pursue bloody retribution.<ref name=":2" /> Grey Talon hopes that, once he exacts his revenge, he'll be able to find peace.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Post-Game|voice line]] (post-game ping): ''"Maybe now I can find peace."''</ref><ref name=":7">{{PageRef|name=Archmother}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Grey Talon start): ''"The law can never provide justice, but the Mother can. Complete the ritual, Talon, and know peace."''</ref> | For a few years, Grey Talon got to enjoy the retired life with his family. This would change when Grey Talon got a call that his son, daughter-in-law, and grandkids were all found dead in a house fire. Knowing that his daughter-in-law was an [[Ixian]] who could control fire, Grey Talon knew that the deaths of his family were staged, and that somebody was behind it.<ref name=":6" /> While he does not know for sure, Grey Talon believes that [[John Hathorne]], the leader of the Friends of Humanity, was behind the staged murder.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5" /> Vowing revenge, Grey Talon has left retirement to pursue bloody retribution.<ref name=":2" /> Grey Talon hopes that, once he exacts his revenge, he'll be able to find peace.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Post-Game|voice line]] (post-game ping): ''"Maybe now I can find peace."''</ref><ref name=":7">{{PageRef|name=Archmother}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Grey Talon start): ''"The law can never provide justice, but the Mother can. Complete the ritual, Talon, and know peace."''</ref> | ||
It's implied Grey Talon's family died less than a year before the [[ritual]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (seasonal Grey Talon buys T4 item): ''"I'm sure the holidays are tough for you this year, Talon. I'm sorry."''</ref> In that time, Grey Talon has been working with {{HeroIcon|Vindicta}} to murder members of the Friends of Humanity.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Bebop|hero2=Vindicta|number=2}}</ref> There was a Friends of Humanity rally in Boston, where the security team for the event were found dead with arrows stuck in them.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Apollo|number=3}}</ref> Despite being famous himself, Grey Talon's revenge quest doesn't seem to be public knowledge. There are rumors about his actions, which are scaring a "lot" of people.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Bebop|number=2|hero_quote1=Bebop|quote1=I've heard rumours about you.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=That so?|hero_quote3=Bebop|quote3=Yeah. Seems like a lot of people are scared of you.}}</ref> Grey Talon doesn't care that his actions may sully the name of the Baxter Society.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Kelvin|number=3}}</ref> | It's implied Grey Talon's family died less than a year before the [[ritual]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (seasonal Grey Talon buys T4 item): ''"I'm sure the holidays are tough for you this year, Talon. I'm sorry."''</ref> In that time, Grey Talon has been working with {{HeroIcon|Vindicta}} to murder members of the Friends of Humanity.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Bebop|hero2=Vindicta|number=2}}</ref> There was a Friends of Humanity rally in Boston, where the security team for the event were found dead with arrows stuck in them.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Apollo|number=3}}</ref> Despite being famous himself, Grey Talon's revenge quest doesn't seem to be public knowledge. There are rumors about his actions, which are scaring a "lot" of people.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Bebop|number=2|hero_quote1=Bebop|quote1=I've heard rumours about you.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=That so?|hero_quote3=Bebop|quote3=Yeah. Seems like a lot of people are scared of you.}}</ref> Grey Talon doesn't care that his actions may sully the name of the Baxter Society.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Kelvin|number=3}}</ref> | ||
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=== Information === | === Information === | ||
Grey Talon is [[wikipedia:Native_Americans_in_the_United_States|Native American]], as indicated by his name, appearance, and preference for traditional weapons. Owls are commonly seen as a symbol of death in Native American folklore.<ref>[[wikipedia:Owl#Native_American_cultures|Owl]] on Wikipedia</ref> It's currently unknown which tribe he belongs to. | |||
Grey Talon has visited [[Ixia|South Ixia]] and said it was "beautiful".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Dynamo|number=3|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=Have you been to Ixia, Professor?|hero_quote2=Dynamo|quote2=I won't lie: After what happened to my body, I decided to stay clear of Astral Gates. But I hear that South Ixia is beautiful.|hero_quote3=Grey Talon|quote3=It is.}}</ref> | Grey Talon has visited [[Ixia|South Ixia]] and said it was "beautiful".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Dynamo|number=3|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=Have you been to Ixia, Professor?|hero_quote2=Dynamo|quote2=I won't lie: After what happened to my body, I decided to stay clear of Astral Gates. But I hear that South Ixia is beautiful.|hero_quote3=Grey Talon|quote3=It is.}}</ref> | ||
Grey Talon was handsome in his younger years.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lady Geist|file=Ghost kill orion 01.mp3|context=(killed Talon)|transcription=I remember when he was handsome.}}</ref> | Grey Talon was handsome in his younger years.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lady Geist|file=Ghost kill orion 01.mp3|context=(killed Talon)|transcription=I remember when he was handsome.}}</ref> | ||
== Character Relationships == | == Character Relationships == | ||