Esteban Manuelos

Esteban Philip Cortez Manuelos is a retired officer from the Cuban Revolutionary Army, and an officer of the Imperial Security Bureau. Due to extensive knowledge in the region, he is responsible for handling Latin American affairs and second in-command of the organisation. In two occasions, he was named the Spymaster of the ISB, when Tydridalamor left to study in Dalaran, and one again his struggles with depression.

Early life
Esteban was born in Cuba as a second generation Cuban of Andalusian origin. His parents fled Spain to Mexico, and later Cuba during the Spanish Civil War and were known socialists. They later took part in the revolution in Cuba and welcomed Fidel Castro into power.

Esteban in his childhood lived with the reminder of revolutions and fears of Western aggression to his country. As he entered adulthood he became an officer in the Cuban Revolutionary Army.

October War
Esteban was assigned to Syria during the October War against Israel. He assisted in the coordination of the war efforts between the Cubans and Arab forces, and Claimed to have killed a "few Israelis".

Ogaden War
The next battlefield the Andalusian was in was the Ogaden War. In the war he supported the Ethiopian Communists against the invading Somali Army.

Jonestown
"I can't sing about this place friend. It's f*cked up."

Not a battlefield, by Esteban was sent to Guyana to accomapany the Cuban diplomatic mission to the commune of Jonestown operated by Peoples Temple. The cult sent asylum requests into Cuba, but suspicious of their motives decided to send a delegation. They only walked into the aftermath of the infamous mass-suicide, and left scarred.

Angola
Esteban's last deployment overseas until the end of the Cold War. Also in charge of combat against South African and Rhodesian-backed anti-Communist rebels. Actions in the war made him a wanted figure in Rhodesia.

Travels
At the end of the Cold War, Esteban chose to travel abroad for years to see the rest of the world. Through these travels he met various people, particularly those in South America that would eventually become important in wars against Argentina.

Personal life
Esteban was married, and has a daughter named Monica Manuelos. He divorced his wife, and suffered an estranged relationship with Monica for a long time.

He is an Atheist, doubtful in religion as a whole.

Political views
Esteban grew up in a Communist background throughout his childhood, and the fear and resentment of the West. He took part in Cuban overseas military programmes. He admits that he used to be a strong believer in Communism, but the end of the Cold War mellowed him out.