The Crimson Knights

The Crimson Knights are a loosely connected group of soldiers that serve The Brute. Comprised almost entirely of former military personnel, the Crimson Knights are disillusioned war veterans that encountered The Brute on the battlefield and were "empowered" by it just as they were about to die. Many of them have gained supernatural powers because of this, including enhanced strength and speed, the ability to manipulate smoke for camouflage, and a powerful shriek that generates widespread chaos and destruction. However, this power also comes at a great cost, as every Knight will eventually be absorbed by The Brute, becoming nothing more than restless spirits trapped deep within their master's so-called "stomach". On rare occasions The Brute will summon assimilated Crimson Knights to aid it in battle as mindless beserkers made entirely of smoke and encased in suits of armor.

Despite their reputation as murderous thugs quick to anger, the Crimson Knights follow a very strict code of honor due to their military backgrounds.