Gray is a small, slight man with iron-gray hair. He speaks with a discernible Scots accent.
Gray is still unsure of himself as Commandant of the Ground Forces contingent. He fears being inadequate, deep down blaming himself for his previous CO's death. As a result, he is ultra-cautious, letting hesitation and uncertainty stifle his leadership ability.
When not concerned about his own performance, Gray is a brilliant tactician and an able military leader. He has a deep interest in military history and the ability to apply outdated lessons of warfare to modern situations.
Gray is a good friend of First Officer Marston, who shares his interest in wargames and military history. He gets along well with the other officers, except Chiang (who dislikes what he stands for) and Security Chief Vrune, with whom he has a sort of friendly rivalry. Lately, though, Gray has been withdrawn and distant even toward his better friends.
Marston is fond of pointing out that Gray's Scottish accent seems studied, something he uses to make himself incomprehensible to his fellow officers. When he is excited or upset, she says, he is perfectly understandable.
