Dutch Alan Schaffer is a former U.S. Army Delta Force operative who has retired from active duty and become heavily disillusioned with the military system. He is a tough and experienced fighter who has honed his skills through years of training and combat and survived a operation against a Yautja Predator. Despite his grizzled appearance and tough demeanor, Schaffer harbors a deep sense of regret and guilt over his past actions on the battlefield, particularly regarding the lives he has taken. He is a complex and troubled character, struggling with his own demons as he seeks to find a purpose beyond the military and Predators.