Fringe

Fringe is a supporting character in Tales of the Century by Thom Brannan.

He makes his first appearance as a bodyguard for John Chang alongside his associates Em, Shift & Puzzle.

Fringe is an imposing human being, shockingly blond with a red stripe in his hair, just off-center. He makes little to no notice of weather extremes, and makes his living as a troubleshooter for the paranormal without any kind of magic weaponry or protection... until he has some.

He has little conscience, but does what he's paid to do until it's done or he's not being paid any longer.