Though a Mulhorandi accent marks him as growing up far from it, Bran's Illuskan blood is evident, with long blond hair and ice blue eyes. He stands 6 ft 2 in tall and weighs a solid if surprisingly lean 200 pounds. For this, it is little wonder why he is so popular among the female and some male patrons of the gladiatorial arenas. The reason he is popular with the rest is due to his skill. His moves are quick, clean, precise, and efficient. Whereas most of his competition are hulking figures who rely on brute force, he clearly focuses on speed and agility.  His choice of weapons reflect this, favoring the rapier and the whip.

The latter is more significant than mere choice, as it is the favored weapon of his deity, Sune Firehair, as well. He rarely wears the symbol of her order, as her worship is tolerated in Thay, but only just. He likewise doesn't want to offend the tharchions or the Zulkirs whose beds he shares. While their actions and often their very presence is an affront to the vows he offered the Beautiful One, he uses his position to funnel everything from secrets and slaves and everything in between to those who would stand against the dark forces that control his homeland. For this, his actions have afforded him not only a vision of the Princess of Passion but high status even above her knightly order, the Sisters and Brothers of the Ruby Rose, at her place of worship in Bezantur.

When garbed for battle on the sands or in his role as protector, he prefers his breastplate and shield to not only allow for freedom of movement but to expose the comely physique for which he is known.