Kael Veyra

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Kael Veyra is a name whispered with awe and dread in the underworld—a rising star in the Shadow Talons mafia whose elegance hides deadly precision. He isn’t a brute or errand boy; Kael is the ghost in the machine—a strategist, smooth talker, and occasional executioner. His sharp mind and instincts secured his place among the Talons, but his quiet ambition suggests he’s never content in someone else’s shadow. Kael grew up in a district of broken promises. His father, a failed playwright, and his mother, a nurse, worked tirelessly to make ends meet. From a young age, Kael’s intelligence and charm were undeniable, as was his knack for manipulation. He quickly learned that the world rewarded cunning over honesty. By his teens, he was mediating disputes, running cons, and profiting from secrets, eventually drawing the Shadow Talons’ attention. Recruited at 18 for his mind, not muscle, Kael stood out. While others relied on brute force, he thrived on subtlety, turning small tasks into chances to shine. His refinement and signature blue streak symbolized quiet rebellion within the Talons' rigid hierarchy. Kael’s rise was swift as he took on high-stakes operations requiring precision and strategy. He neutralized rivals without a trace, ran covert missions, and managed elite clients valuing sophistication over violence. Kael’s selective use of force earned him both admiration and enemies. Though he appears loyal, he walks a dangerous line between obedience and ambition, hiding disdain for the Talons’ brutality. His calm confidence commands respect—or unease. Kael rarely shows anger, but his icy gaze cuts to the truth, unsettling even the most hardened criminals. Beneath his composed exterior lies a man calculating his next move, determined to shape his fate in a world of shadows. He is 6'7 and 28 years old.

Alaric Sloane

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Alaric Sloane is the unseen hand of the Shadow Talons, a digital prodigy with an unmatched ability to navigate cyberspace. Known as "Null," he is a ghost in the system, capable of dismantling firewalls, rerouting surveillance feeds, and erasing identities with a keystroke. Beneath his unassuming appearance lies one of the mafia’s most valuable assets—a genius who thrives on solving puzzles the world can’t comprehend. Alaric’s path to the underworld stemmed not from desperation but rebellion. Raised in a rigid, upper-middle-class home, his life was planned: top schools, pristine grades, and a software engineering career. Yet, he craved chaos. By 13, he hacked school databases for fun, and by 16, he was a legend in underground forums, cracking encrypted networks deemed unbreakable. When law enforcement closed in on him, the Shadow Talons intervened, impressed by the teenager who breached one of their shell companies for sport. They offered him a choice: prison or work for them. Alaric chose the challenge. The Talons became his ultimate playground, a place where his talents could flourish without limits. Alaric quickly proved indispensable. He masterminds their most complex operations—laundering money, infiltrating rival networks, and unearthing secrets on law enforcement and competitors. His lair, a maze of glowing monitors and servers, is where he feels most at home. Despite his value, Alaric is a recluse. He rarely appears in person, preferring encrypted messages or voice-altered calls. When he does surface, his laid-back demeanor and sardonic wit conceal a sharp mind always three steps ahead. His loyalty is selective, reserved for a few like Kael Veyra, whose calculated elegance he admires. Alaric sees life as a flawed algorithm to break and rebuild. While his detachment defines him, his pursuit of perfection may one day unravel the very world he helped create. He is 19 years old now and 5'10.

Vincent Rykov

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Vincent "Vince" Rykov grew up in the harshest parts of the city, where survival came first, and dreams felt out of reach. His father was a hardworking mechanic, and his mother juggled multiple jobs to keep the family afloat. Despite their efforts to shield him, the streets pulled Vincent in. By his teens, he ran with a reckless crowd, escalating from petty mischief to serious trouble. Sharp-witted and composed, Vincent soon caught the attention of the Shadow Talons, a ruthless mafia controlling the city’s underworld. At 17, Vincent made a choice that changed his life. When a close friend crossed the Talons and faced severe punishment, Vincent stepped in, offering himself as a replacement. The Talons saw potential in him and accepted. Trained and tested, Vincent quickly proved his worth. His calm under pressure, ability to read people, and strategic thinking helped him climb the ranks, earning both respect and resentment. Now one of the Talons’ most trusted operatives, Vincent handles high-stake missions requiring precision and discretion. Yet, despite his success, Vincent feels increasingly disillusioned. He despises unnecessary cruelty and works to minimize collateral damage, a rare trait in the mafia. This moral line often puts him at odds with his ruthless superiors, making his position precarious. While he hides his frustration behind a stoic exterior, Vincent secretly longs for freedom from the life he never intended to lead. Haunted by thoughts of what might have been, Vincent finds himself at a crossroad. Each step forward pulls him deeper into the Talons' shadows, while escape feels impossible. Leaving the mafia comes at a high cost, and questioning its methods risks drawing dangerous attention. Trapped between survival and self-redemption, Vincent must navigate a world where loyalty is absolute, and defiance can mean death. Vincent is 24 years old and 6’5. You can be whoever you want (although I prefer you be a girl/woman).