Meraz rarely announces himself. He blends into a crowd with such ease that even those who know him sometimes forget he is present until he speaks or acts. Of average height and unremarkable appearance, he carries no visual signature that lingers in memory. His face slips past notice. His movements do the same.
That anonymity is not an accident. It is a skill, sharpened by habit and awareness. Meraz watches first. He listens. He tracks patterns and people without drawing attention to himself. Among Maeryn’s gang, this made him useful. Under Elgyon’s training, it made him exceptional.
Meraz absorbed instruction quickly and applied it cleanly. He understood not just what to do, but why it mattered. When Elgyon selected him to lead a team into Ostengate, the choice surprised some. Those who had worked closely with Meraz were not among them. Given responsibility, he proved precise and methodical. He planned carefully, organized efficiently, and executed without wasted motion. He did not seek credit, only results.
As a leader, Meraz does not dominate through presence or volume. He gives clear direction, anticipates complications, and adapts without panic. His authority comes from preparation and follow-through rather than force of personality. People trust him because things work when he is in charge.
Meraz’s first impression is easy to miss. That is his advantage. He looks like no one in particular and sounds like nothing urgent. By the time others notice him, he has already shaped the outcome.