2. Sgt. John Forge of Halo Wars
We're thankful that Sgt. John Forge didn't wear a helmet for the whole game (like Master Chief would have); and though he probably could've prevented some of those facial scars if he had worn some protection, we think they only add manliness to his otherwise perfectly chiseled face. His unmistakable hotness could make him the first real innovation to come out of the Halo franchise for years, so we're happy to put him in our penultimate slot.
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