Elder Maxson

Elder Maxson, serial number MX-001E, is the leader of the Brotherhood of Steel, East Coast Chapter, in 2287, as well as a recurring character in Fallout 4 Novelization.

Background
Maxson was born in 2267 in the Capital Wasteland, and raised within the Brotherhood of Steel. He was placed in a limelight from the very beginning due to his father being the Elder of the Brotherhood.

At some point in his teens, he fought a Deathclaw one on one, earning the trademark scar on his face.

In 2287, Maxson was already the Elder of the Brotherhood and had his men's deepest loyalty and respect, which he must have earned in the time between his ascension to the position.

Personality
Maxson was very charismatic and convincing, leading to many of the soldiers under his command being almost blindly devoted to him. He not only had a natural charm but was also very skilled with speechcraft, and was known to give very captivating and reassuring speeches.

He was a collected, kept-together man who rarely let on his feelings - however when angry, he became aggressive and very protective of his views. This hot-headed temper was mostly attributed to his young age and so ignored by the senior staff.

Maxson was regarded as a very skilled tactician, many Paladins even referring to him as 'brilliant'. He not only had studied many war techniques but also held the officers' opinion in high regard, causing them to treat him with all the more respect.

Appearance
Maxson was a tall young man with black hair and steel blue eyes. He wore his hair very short with a clean undercut. and kept a full beard, possibly to mask his young age.

He had a long, deep scar on his right cheek, which was said to have been caused by fighting a Deathclaw.

Maxson usually wore a standard dark grey Brotherhood of Steel officer's uniform, but over that he sported a custom-made battlecoat fashioned by Proctor Taegan. It was said to be strengthened due to having kevlar sewn into the material, while still appearing stylish with fur collar and cuffs.