Bora Horza Gobuchul

Consider Phlebas

A tall, full-chested human male with dark thick hair and a face altered to perfectly match the deceased pirate captain Kraiklyn rather than his own neutral features. His light brown skin shows the sweat and strain of recent combat, with a battered and bloody appearance immediately after a fierce fight that leaves his clothes ripped and soaking, and he conceals a hand missing one finger behind his back to maintain the impersonation. He wears a light-colored one-piece daysuit and cloak taken from his target or a bulky combat suit that he adjusts while sitting or standing with the others, often rubbing his chin thoughtfully or his bruised head while his eyes shift alertly to observe threats like the injured Idiran.

• Impersonates pirate captain Kraiklyn by altering his appearance to match the deceased leader, concealing a missing finger to maintain the ruse.
• Commands the damaged starship Clear Air Turbulence, navigating mercenary crew dynamics and evading Culture forces during the Idiran War.
• Infiltrates Schar’s World to retrieve the fugitive Culture Mind, facing deadly traps, ancient defenses, and betrayal by ally Perosteck Balveda.
• Allies with drone Unaha-Closp and engages in brutal combat against Idirans and Culture agents, including a fierce fight leaving him battered and bloody.
• Meets his end in a final confrontation with Balveda on Masaq', drowning after a desperate struggle that underscores his futile war against the Culture.