Gunnery Sergeant Randall Whistler
Name Randall "Randy" Whistler
Position First Sergeant
Rank Gunnery Sergeant
Character Information
| Gender | Male | |
| Species | Human | |
| Age | 40 |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 6’2” / 188 cm | |
| Weight | 225 lbs / 102 kg | |
| Hair Color | Salt-and-pepper | |
| Eye Color | Hazel | |
| Physical Description | Gunnery Sergeant Randall "Randy" Whistler is a towering, broad-shouldered man with the build of someone who spent most of his life either carrying heavy gear or throwing people around for fun. His salt-and-pepper hair is cropped short in a military-style cut, though it’s often hidden under a slightly battered Marine Corps cap that somehow manages to stay within regulations. His face is weathered, with deep-set hazel eyes that carry equal parts mischief and menace, framed by laugh lines that hint at a life full of crass jokes and rowdy camaraderie. A faint scar runs along his left jawline, a souvenir from one of his many unrecorded bar fights. He moves with the confidence of a man who’s seen it all and isn’t easily fazed. |
Family
Personality & Traits
| General Overview | Gunnery Sergeant Randall "Randy" Whistler is a walking contradiction of disciplined chaos. A seasoned Marine with two decades of service, he knows the regulations inside and out—and precisely which ones he can bend without breaking. Whistler thrives in the controlled chaos of Marine operations, where his quick wit, crass humor, and unorthodox methods often yield surprising results. Beneath his irreverent exterior lies a deeply loyal and cunning mind, capable of rallying his Marines through sheer force of personality. He has a knack for getting the best out of people, whether through sharp insults, begrudging respect, or his uncanny ability to make even the worst assignments seem like a game. While his tendency to push boundaries can frustrate officers, his effectiveness in the field and unshakeable loyalty to his team ensure his value is never questioned for long. Whistler takes pride in his role as a mentor, particularly to younger Marines who haven’t yet learned the fine art of surviving both the battlefield and the bureaucracy of Starfleet. However, he has little patience for what he sees as "overly delicate" approaches to leadership, and his bluntness can occasionally rub more traditional officers the wrong way. Though he often appears as though he doesn’t take anything seriously, Whistler has an unshakable core of integrity. When the chips are down, he will lay everything on the line for his team and his mission, and woe to anyone who threatens either. |