Realistic or Modern Gangs of Birmingham: A New War - CS (OPEN)

[NanLia]

Frankie "The Fox" Mancini

• Basics
• Personality
• History
• Relationships

• 
  
  Name:
  Frankie "The Fox" Mancini
  
  Age and Date of Birth:
  54 (Born August 3, 1928)
  
  Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
  Pansexual; Single
  
  Face Claim (Realistic Only):
  Ray Stevenson
  
  Height:
  6'2"
  
  Affiliation:
  Crane
  
  Role/Occupation:
  Fight Promoter, Organizer of Illegal Bouts, Bookmaker
  
  Skills:
  
  • Expert in hand-to-hand combat and boxing techniques
  • Knows how to read people and spot a liar
  • Skilled at managing crowds and controlling tense situations
  • Excellent at bookmaking, odds-setting, and backdoor deal-making
  • Connections with corrupt cops and street-level enforcers
• 
  
  Likes:
  
  • Classic boxing matches and old fight reels
  • Whiskey, especially Irish
  • Loyalty and respect among criminals
  • Dogs (keeps a retired fighting dog named Buster)
  • Jazz and old crooners
  
  Dislikes:
  
  • Cowards and cheats
  • Anyone who mistreats his fighters
  • Unnecessary bloodshed
  • The gentry and authority figures who look down on the working class
  
  Personality:
  Stoic and hard-edged, Frankie is a man of few words but heavy weight. He has an old-school sense of honor, particularly among fighters, and sees his underground ring as a place where men earn respect with their fists, not with knives or guns. Though gruff, he’s surprisingly protective of younger fighters and has taken many under his wing. He plays the game smart, keeping his neutrality, but everyone knows where his loyalties quietly lean.
  
  Personality Type:
  ISTP – The Virtuoso
  People with this personality type are fearless and independent. They love adventure, new experiences, and risk-taking. They tend to be quiet observers and are not well attuned to the emotional states of others, sometimes coming across as insensitive or stoic.
  
  
• 
  
  History:
  Frankie Mancini was born in the summer of 1921 in the industrial heart of Birmingham, the only child of a steelworker and a laundress. His family lived in a cramped terrace house near the foundries. His father, a hard man with rough hands and a short temper, believed in discipline through fists. Frankie learned to fight before he learned to read—mostly out of necessity, defending himself from older boys and dodging his father’s ire.
  
  By the time he was twelve, Frankie had a reputation on the streets as a scrapper. He fought in alleys, schoolyards, and even behind pubs for pocket change. At fourteen, he dropped out of school and got work as a runner at a local butcher shop, but the thrill—and the money—of bare-knuckle fights drew him in deeper. A local bookie noticed his talent and began staging secret matches in basements and storage yards. Frankie fought under the nickname “The Fox,” a reference to the conniving way he evaded his opponents in the ring.
  
  In his late teens, Frankie became a minor celebrity in Birmingham’s underground fight scene. He was brutal but fair, never delivering more violence than necessary, and earned the respect of fighters and organizers alike. The scars on his knuckles and the cartilage crushed in his ears told the story of a boy who had no other way to survive. By his early twenties, he was headlining illegal bouts and had saved enough to move his parents into a better flat. He never forgave his father, but he supported his mother until her death.
  
  His young adult life was a mix of glory and growing pain. A bad break came at twenty-seven during a high-stakes fight when an opponent landed a blow that shattered his jaw and left permanent nerve damage. Doctors told him one more serious hit to the head could kill him. Reluctantly, Frankie stepped out of the ring. Rather than disappear, he reinvented himself.
  
  By the time he turned thirty, Frankie was organizing fights himself. He started small—bouts behind butcher shops and in train depots after dark. But as his reputation for fairness and efficiency grew, so did his influence. He developed a network of fighters, bettors, and fixers, always ensuring the police were either paid off or looking the other way. He earned enough to buy an old warehouse, which he converted into a hidden fight club beneath the guise of a freight storage business. Fighters from every corner of the Midlands came to test their mettle in the “Fox's Lair.”
  
  In his adult life, Frankie became more than just a promoter—he was a kingmaker. He found himself under the employ of Crane and since then, the ring has been his church, his office, and his home.
  
  He’s now in his fifties, slower in body but still sharp in mind. He’s a relic of another era—when fights were settled with fists, not bullets—and he watches with quiet disapproval as the city around him descends into bloodier conflict.
  
• 
  
  TBD
  

 

[Misty Gray]

Hannah Pearson
​

• Basics
• Personality
• History
• Relationships

• 
  Name:
  Hannah Rose Pearson
  
  Age and Date of Birth:
  45 (13th October, 1936)
  
  Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
  Heterosexual, In a relationship (on/off)
  
  Face Claim:
  Suranne Jones
  
  Height:
  5'7"
  
  Affiliation:
  Crane
  
  Role/Occupation:
  Pub Owner
  
  Skills:
  First aid
  Chemistry and mixology
  Listening. Gaining information
  Exceptional memory
  Excellent poker face
  
• 
  Likes:
  Socialising
  Weekends
  Running and weight training
  Watching sports (usually boxing and football)
  Playing darts, snooker, poker
  Live music and concerts
  Going out on dates
  Her independence
  
  Dislikes:
  Cowards and liars
  Aggressive customers
  Cocky, egotistical people
  Bullies
  
  Personality:
  Confident
  Charismatic
  Decisive
  Organised
  Sociable
  Objective
  Outspoken
  Assertive
  Direct
  
  Personality Type:
  Commander -ENTJ- A
  
  Hannah is a decisive and organised woman. Often, she finds herself needing to project those aspects onto others, hating watching people procrastinate or making excuses not to act. She has an ability to command order when customers argue or become unruly. Her assertiveness is not limited to the same sex, with her confident to speak up against even the most powerful of men. Running a pub mainly frequented by dangerous people - most of whom men - has made her develop a thick skin over the years. Though knowing when to stay out of certain situations, she tends to voice her opinions and reason no matter who has to hear it.
  
  Hannah isn't entirely fearless and she has her own vulnerabilities. She doesn't often open up to others, but those she can trust with her feelings know there's more to her than the confident woman who brings energy to others. Though never having or wanting children of her own, she has a maternal side to her that often shows when those around her are hurt or in trouble. Given the business the Cranes are in, that side her is often put into play.
  
  
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  History:
  Born and raised as an only child in the East End of London, Hannah's upbringing was a modest one. Like many at the time, there were years in her early childhood when her father was conscripted to fight in the war and her mother had to mostly care for her alone. From that early age, she learned how strong and resilient a woman could be, so was destined to adopt such traits from her mother in later life.
  
  Though intelligent, having a great head for science and numbers, her potential was never really tapped into. She completed school but her family couldn't afford for her to attend university and she instead took on working in a hotel as soon as she was old enough.
  
  By the time she was 25, Hannah had lost both of her parents. Her father was killed in a serious accident whilst working on a construction site, then her mother died from a brain aneurysm the same year. Although she had plenty of extended family members to support her, she for the most part battled through her grief alone.
  
  Perhaps it was a moment of weakness, but not long after suffering those losses, she accepted an invite out on a date from a man 12 years older than herself. Daniel was wealthy and self-assured. His natural confidence and intellectual conversations drew her to him more than the expensive gifts had. After a year together, she fell in love with him. They were in a relationship for two years before everything fell apart.
  
  Hannah discovered Daniel was living a double life and she was his mistress. He was married and had three children. Not at all interested in continuing their relationship, she confronted him and threatened to reveal the truth to his wife. Hannah had made her threat in the heat of the moment, not certain that she would follow through with it. However, when Daniel offered her a large sum of money to stay quiet and disappear, she accepted it. As much as she wanted to tell his wife the truth, she realised Daniel was powerful enough to make her regret it.
  
  With a broken heart, but a lot more money, Hannah moved away to Birmingham. With a new home came a modest new job, working in a pub. It turned out she enjoyed the down to earth atmosphere and even if she knew many of the regulars weren't entirely above board, she found their company refreshing. She was able to be herself and found enjoyment in every shift.
  
  When the pub owner announced he was selling the business three years ago, Hannah was quick to put in an offer. She loved the place and wanted to make sure the likes of the Cranes still had a trusted pub to drink in where they could be themselves.
  
  As time has gone on, Hannah has found herself growing fond of those who frequent the pub, regardless of how rough some may appear on the exterior. And whilst not all of her customers are associated with the Cranes, she does favour those over others. Granted, some might say she favours Frankie the most, given their on/off relationship over the last year!
  
• 
  Frankie Mancini - Casual relationship...
  
  The Cranes - Customers. Friends. Decent blokes.
  

 

[AriAriAbabwa]

Jason Zou

​

• Basics
• Personality
• History
• Relationships

• 
  
  Name:
  Jason Zou
  
  Age and Date of Birth:
  24 (Born February 12, 1958)
  
  Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
  Heterosexual, Single
  
  Face Claim (Realistic Only):
  Xun Zhao
  
  Height:
  5'7"
  
  Affiliation:
  The Cranes
  
  Role/Occupation:
  Gangmember
  
  Skills:
  Provoking
  Vandalizing
  Arson
  Driving
  Shooting
  Fist-Fighting
  Cheating
  
• 
  
  Likes:
  - Fire
  - Guns
  - Winning
  - Parties
  - Fighting
  - Breaking things
  - Hitting people
  - Baseball
  
  Dislikes:
  - Losing
  - Waiting
  - Animals
  
  Personality:
  "Something is wrong with Jason." Mothers rarely say that about their children. And Lihua isn't one of those prude, close-minded mothers, either. Her friends know her to be a sweet, loving person who still smiles despite everything she has lost. The same cannot be said about her son. When he's home, it feels like walking around eggshells. She never knows what he's up to when he's out; he never listens to her.
  
  Jason cannot feel empathy. He struggles to connect to others or feel anything for them, and, with many hardened memories of discrimination, thus only sees people for what they can give him. In most cases, that is the joy derived from making people tick. And Jason has gotten exceedingly good at picking up what makes people tick, exploiting that whenever he feels like it. These provocations range from mostly harmless to actually making them fear for their lives. To him, it's entertainment.
  
  He is also seriously competitive when given the chance, willing to cheat just to win no matter what the stakes are. In a boxing match, he'd gladly load his gloves or pay off referees. And in the chance he fails, like the sore loser he is, he won't be satisfied until he hits back 10 times harder, even if hitting back takes days to do so.
  
  Personality Type:
  ESFP-A (Entertainer)
  
  
• 
  
  History:
  1943. Amid waves of immigrants came 20-year-old Zou Lihua and her husband, searching for a better life in the U.K. Those hopes took them to Birmingham, where her husband found work in a nearby garment factory. They lived modest lives, keeping to themselves and away from the discomforting stares of their neighbors.
  
  But over the years, they settled into their new home. They found enjoyment in the simple things, and their neighbors came to appreciate them. Lihua and her husband even planned to conceive at some point.
  
  But come 1950, hopes were shattered when the factory caught fire. It was a disaster of worker safety that saw flames fill the halls within seconds. By the time it was finally extinguished, over 50 had died. Among them was Lihua's husband.
  
  Much of her expenses went to the funeral, and she had to change everything to move through the grief while keeping herself afloat. It took years for her to feel comfortable in her home again. More years to land on a stable way of life. At last, she was on a high again.
  
  It was around this time, 1957, that she met Frankie Mancini. Her friend's husband had apparently joined up with a network of fighters, and Lihua was invited by her friend to watch. Frankie welcomed the fighter, and by proximity, met Lihua. A charming man about her age and makes her feel at ease, meeting a woman feeling the best she's felt in years? It snowballed from there.
  
  1958. What was supposed to be a one-time thing resulted in a child. Remembering what she had wanted with her former husband, she chose to keep him. She'd raise him on her own, and live the way she always wanted to. Even so, Lihua always kept pictures of her and Frankie together.
  
  Unfortunately, young Jason's life was marred with trouble. He felt like he never fit in, whether it be discrimination or his reckless attitude pushing people away. His mother, constantly working to support the now two member household, couldn't always be there for him. He always came back from school to an empty house, and only himself to keep company. He didn't understand what was wrong; why people seemed repulsed, and why he never felt the things others did. Eventually, he gave up wondering that.
  
  With nothing for him at home, Jason usually went out on his own. He found enjoyment in messing with others, in what started as simple pranks. When the victim laughed it off, it made him smile, too, but a deeper part of him wanted to see more. A turning point was marked by him placing a dead rat in his classmate's desk, making her scream and run crying to the teacher. And while he sat through the scathing lecture, he could only laugh, remembering how funny her scream was.
  
  During his high school years starting from 1974, Jason found his place in a friend group. He had even found something he liked to do: baseball. He loved the way the bat felt in his hands, and how it collided with the ball. Jason could have put his all into that, but his friends were people like him, dragging each other down like a crab bucket. Encouraged by them, his "pranks" devolved, going from vandalism to actually harming those involved.
  
  Lihua, having known about her son's activities, finally got the time off from work she's been asking for. But only a day later, Jason would be expelled. He and his friends set fire to a classmate in the restroom stall. While the student survived, he had to be treated for severe burns. And by this time, he wouldn't even listen to his mom.
  
  Throughout the next years, Lihua did her best to reign in her son... but part of her was scared of him. She considered sending him off to a military school, but was worried about discrimination. And, despite her innate fear, sometimes he would be quiet. Sometimes, he would smile and talk to her, and she'd remember he was her son. And she couldn't do anything about it.
  
  Jason never stopped his activities, going out whenever he felt like it, returning home with some mark from whatever he did, never telling his mom what happened. She still tries to ask. He still ignores her.
  
  1982. Jason found a poster advertising Crane's Corner. He went there on a whim, having nothing else going on that day. He saw Frankie there. There was something familiar about him, but Jason brushed it off. He liked fighting; he gladly joined the ring, and left the day at that.
  
  It was upon returning home, however, that he scoured through his mom's old photos. He knew that fact from somewhere. And, pictured beside his mother, was Frankie Mancini. They were much younger then, yes, but it couldn't have been anyone else. He asked his mom about him, and despite her discomfort, answered what she could. That he ran illegal fights back in the day. That the thing between him and her was never meant to be anything more. And that Jason should leave it at that, not knowing he already found his father.
  
  Knowing this, Jason returned to Crane's Corner. He wants in on the action, and who better to saddle with than his own dad?
  
• 
  
  Lihua Zou - Mother
  Frankie Mancini - Father
  

 

[Misty Gray]

Hillary Hamilton
​

• Basics
• Personality
• History
• Relationships

• 
  Name:
  Hillary Hamilton (was Walker)
  
  Age and Date of Birth:
  62 (17th October 1919)
  
  Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
  Heterosexual, Widowed
  
  Face Claim:
  Sigourney Weaver
  
  Height:
  5'7"
  
  Affiliation:
  The Walkers
  
  Role/Occupation:
  Retired Nurse
  
  Skills:
  Nursing
  First aid
  Cooking
  
• 
  Likes:
  Family and friends
  Helping others
  Reading
  Museums and art galleries
  Discussions and debates
  Meeting new people
  Celebrating success
  
  Dislikes:
  Entitlement
  Laziness
  Liberal politics
  Violence and guns
  
  Personality:
  Traditional
  Honest and direct
  Sociable
  Organised
  Reliable
  Assertive
  Opinionated
  Pedantic
  
  Personality Type:
  Executive - ESTJ-A
  
  
• 
  History:
  Hillary was the youngest of three siblings born to Albert and Elizabeth Walker. She and her brothers, Robert and Henry, grew up in a wealthy household. Their father a surgeon and mother a lawyer, the expectations were set high from the start. The household was a strict one, with Christianity playing an important part of their upbringing, even if Hillary would end up being the only one still frequenting church until the present day. Robert was always the most intelligent and popular of the three siblings, without a doubt their parents' favourite. Henry was less impressive, often in trouble for his laziness and spoiled attitude. Hillary on the other hand sat somewhere in the middle of Robert's over ambition and Henry underachieving. She didn't mind that as it allowed her to forge her own path without too much attention from her parents.
  
  Hillary had wanted to follow in her father's footsteps and become a doctor. She'd been studying hard towards it until the start of WWII and the upheaval of hers and her family's lives. During the war, Hillary offered up her skills as a nurse. Between that, she also supported her sister-in-law, Caroline, with caring for her nephews Charles and Alfie as much as she could, aware of how difficult it was for her whilst Robert was away for years.
  
  Those years were the worst for many people, herself included. Yet, it also led to the best part of her life, where she met and eventually fell in love with an hospitalised soldier she was tending to, named Christopher Hamilton. As soon as the war was over, the pair married in 1945, and their first child was born a year later - a son they names Edward.
  
  As the years went on, Hillary had pushed aside her desire to become a doctor and instead worked part-time as a nurse whilst supporting her husband and raising her three children. Her resilient and hardworking nature made juggling everything look easy, but she was often seen as militant in her assertiveness to make those around her fall into line.
  
  In 1963, Christopher died following a heart attack. Whilst devastated and grieving, Hillary didn't afford herself a lot of time to "wallow". Instead, she focused her attention on looking after her three children to ensure they were coping with the loss of their father.
  
  Over the decades since the war, Hillary has watched Robert build his business empire from the ground up. In some cases from the literal rubble left behind by the destruction of the war. Whilst extremely proud of what her eldest brother has achieved, Hillary always struggled with the criminal aspects of his empire. As such, she never offered her support where the business was concerned, hoping to shield her children from it too. However, she always made sure to be available on a personal level, even if her brother and his family were suffering as a direct result of the business, she stepped up for them. There have been times when Robert has attempted to control or dictate decisions she or her children have made; which have led her to flat out reject his input. Over time, the two have learned to accept each others' boundaries, allowing them to remain close and supportive whenever they need each other. They've always been there for each other in grief. Having lost her father, husband, brother Henry, nephew Charles, and sister-in-law Caroline, she's no stranger to loss by now.
  
  More recently, Hillary has found herself gravitating more towards Robert's side of the family. With the Walker business having years of peace recently, she's felt more comfortable spending time in middle of it all. With her son now living in Scotland with his wife and child, and her daughters grown up, Hillary has found life too quiet and short to keep too much distance from Robert's chaotic bunch!
  
• 
  
  Christopher Hamilton - Husband [Deceased, 1963]
  Edward Hamilton - Son
  -- Jamie Hamilton - Grandson
  Lilian Hamilton - Daughter
  Audrey - Daughter
  
  Robert Walker - Brother
  -- Alfie Walker - Nephew
  -- Felicity Walker - Niece
  -- Diana Walker - Niece
  -- Rory Fletcher - Niece
  -- Thomas Walker Nephew
  
  Richard Walker - Family Friend
  Dean Walker - Family Friend
  
  Henry Walker - Brother [Deceased]
  -- Jackie Walker - Nephew
  

 

[NightSky]

Lilian Hamilton
​

• Basics
• Personality
• History
• Relationships

• 
  Name:
  Lilian Hamilton
  
  Nickname:
  Lily
  
  Age and Date of Birth:
  34, 21st February 1948
  
  Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
  Bisexual, Single
  
  Face Claim (Realistic Only):
  Hannah Dodd
  
  Height:
  5'7"
  
  Affiliation:
  The Walkers
  
  Role/Occupation:
  Manager, The Platinum Lounge
  
  Skills:
  - Authoritative Presence
  - Scheduling & People Managing
  - French (spoken & written)
  - Bartering
  - Finance
  - Perfectionist
  
  
• 
  Likes:
  - Structure & Order
  - Punctuality
  - Champagne
  - Patisserie
  - Tradition
  - Late Nights
  
  Dislikes:
  - Inefficiency
  - Change
  - Dishonesty
  - Being Idle
  - Emotional Intimacy
  - Spontaneity
  
  Personality:
  Lilian is a fiercely loyal woman though her loyalty is not easily won. From a young age, she learnt many relationships are transactional and hence grew up with a realist outlook on life. She is factual and stubborn often sticking to traditional solutions for they are tried, tested, and reliable. Should you wish for sugarcoated words of comfort Lilian would not be your first port of call. Honesty will prevail.
  
  Though lacking in emotional expression the oldest Hamilton daughter excels in organisation, structure, and patience. Her diary is booked to the half hour and order is apparent wherever she walks. A carefully curated reputation of reliability and dedication. Since taking over as manager of The Platinum Lounge Lilian has found a new outlet for her control to feed on for better or for worse.
  
  Personality Type:
  ESTJ
  
  
• 
  Childhood:
  Lilian grew up as the second child to Hilary and Christopher Hamilton. The first of two sisters to her older brother Edward. They lived comfortably, parents hardworking and successful. Lilian knew that one day she would like to follow in their footsteps.
  
  Sibling relationship TBC
  
  Teen Years / Education:
  Early years education resulted in Lilian letting go of her childhood prematurely. She quickly learnt that accomplishments were only acknowledged, by professors and parents alike, if they were top of the board. With her new younger sister's arrival, and her older brother's undeniable charms, it became evident to Lilian if she were to be recognised she would need to be no less than perfect.
  
  Lilian was 15 when her father died of a heart attack. The loss sent ripples of devastation in the Hamilton house, she could feel his absence in every corner. An educationally gifted child but an inexperienced feeler let the grief settle uncomfortably around her heart. Lilian watcher her mother stand stronger for the household. No breaks in her stone-like presence. Ever-present but only a ghost of emotion. She followed by example and bottled her tears away.
  
  At the age of 16, Hillary sent her oldest daughter to Paris for a year of education. She learnt the basics of French, discovered a love for patisserie, and had her first kiss.
  
  The 1960s in Britain saw a boon to women's higher education. Lilian enrolled in University and completed a Business & Management degree. Though her work ethic was popular with her professors she struggled to make friends due to her blunt and competitive nature. Thus making her time at University isolating and vacant of fond memories.
  
  Adult Life:
  In her adult life Lilian returned to Paris for 2 years; at the peak of 70s Parisian nightlife. She spent her nights within the bustling clubs and her days within the bustling streets. Upon her return to Birmingham she tried, with little success, to open her own venue. The task proving difficult to a woman with the theory but no on-the-job experience.
  
  Unable to settle and form an emotional connection, Lilian has navigated her adult life without a steady relationship. There had been the odd night stand or holiday fling that had failed to become anything more. Though she would not admit, Lilian fleetingly wonders how life would feel with the empty seat beside her filled. Old memories of her parent's love story. However, that cloud of wonder sits distantly in the sky since The Platinum Lounge became Lilian's sun.
  
  In 1980, Robert Walker called a meeting with Lilian (privately to her bewilderment). Where he offered her the managerial role of The Platinum Lounge. The acceptance was instantaneous. Lilian knew this was where her skill set excelled. Opportunities would present themselves to her as opposed to years of creating her own. The biggest opportunity: become more than Hillary Hamilton's daughter, more than Robert Walker's niece, build her own legacy.
  
  
• 
  Hilary Hamilton - Mother
  Christopher Hamilton - Father [Deceased, 1963]
  Edward Hamilton - Brother
  -- Jamie Hamilton - Nephew
  TBC Hamilton - Sister
  
  Robert Walker - Uncle
  -- Alfie Walker - Cousin
  -- Felicity Walker - Cousin
  -- Diana Walker - Cousin
  -- Rory Fletcher - Cousin
  -- Thomas Walker - Cousin
  
  Henry Walker - Uncle [Deceased]
  -- Jackie Walker - Cousin
  
  

 

[Bearly]

Marty Shaw

• Basics
• Personality
• History
• Relationships

• 
  
  
  Name:
  Martin "Marty" Shaw
  
  Age and Date of Birth:
  26 - November 29, 1956
  
  Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
  Heterosexual - Single
  
  Face Claim (Realistic Only):
  Patrick O'Donnell
  
  Height:
  6'1"
  
  Affiliation:
  Crane Operation
  
  Role/Occupation:
  Boxer training at Crane's Corner
  
  Skills:
  Fighting skills
  Blending in/Going unnoticed
  Reading People
  
  
• 
  
  
  Likes:
  Organization/Structure
  Straight-forwardness
  Competition
  Open Spaces
  Trying New Things
  
  Dislikes:
  Liars
  Overindulgence
  Sitting Still Too Long
  Clutter
  Alcohol/Drinking
  
  
  
  Personality:
  Overall, Marty is laid back and relaxed. While he can be emotional, typically he is able to go through life without overthinking things, kind of a “live in the moment” approach to life. Outside of his strict training schedule, Marty is spontaneous. He like adventure and trying new things. Those traits can also be seen in his decision making. He often make choices or agree to things quickly before thinking them through and thinking of the possible consequences of his choice. Act now and ask questions later is a motto he lives by. Trouble is almost guaranteed when that attitude is paired with his heated temper. While he has better control over his anger than he did when he was younger, it comes back quickly whenever he feels threatened, disrespected, or stressed. Marty is fiercely independent. He doesn’t like relying on anything or anyone to do what he wants or needs. Often times, his need for independence keeps him from asking or accepting help from others or even considering others’ opinions.
  Though he prefers to keep to himself and can be described as a loner, Marty is not one to hide away from people. He has always been very honest, but life events has made him value it above all when dealing with others. Experiences with untrustworthy people have made him wary of others until they prove themselves worthy of his trust. When he does connect with someone, they become very important to him. He cares deeply for the people he is close to and will go out of his way to help and defend them as much as he can. His wariness of people and some natural shyness often keep him from being the one to start conversations or introduce himself to others, which can keep him from interacting or connecting with most people. His honest disposition coupled with his spontaneous nature can cause him to be blunt with others and speak before thinking. While that has helped him start conversations and meet new people he might not have otherwise, it often causes misunderstandings and conflict.
  
  
  Personality Type:
  Defender ISFJ-T
  
  
• 
  
  
  History:
  Martin Shaw was born in Liverpool in 1956 to a young woman of only 20 by the name of Dorthy Shaw. Being young and unwed, Dorthy and baby Martin were taken in by her older sister June and her family. June was married to Alan Stewart, and they had a six-year-old daughter Grace. While June was happy to have her sister and nephew in her home, Alan was not, creating mild conflict in the home. Despite the tension of the adults, the first four years of Marty’s life were happy and normal. Unfortunately, a couple of months before his fifth birthday tragedy struck the family and Dorthy fell ill. It wasn’t a couple weeks later that Dorthy succumbed to the sickness and passed away. While Marty was only a young boy and couldn’t fully understand what the loss of his mother meant for his life, he did feel a sense of loneliness.
  
  The loss of Dorthy hit June hard, and she became extremely sad and withdrawn from life, often spending days at a time in bed. Leaving the majority of Marty’s interactions to be with his uncle, who did not like him. The change in his wife left Alan with little to no help at home and an increased responsibility for caring for his daughter and nephew. The stress of it caused the already cold man to become cruel and critical when it came to his nephew. After five years of frustration, anger, and stress, Alan had enough. He left it all behind, and one day he never came home from work. This left a sixteen-year-old Grace to care for herself and Marty, as the loss of her husband only increased June’s sadness and her inability to care for the children or herself properly. Grace left school and began working to provide for the family. Initially, Marty was happy for his uncle’s departure, but as some time went on and he watched his cousin struggle to keep the family afloat, he became angry at the man.
  
  While Marty’s anger originated with his uncle, it didn’t take long for his anger to become directed at anything or anyone that upset him. This caused him to get into a lot of fights, at school and in the neighborhood, and when he was 13 the fighting got him kicked out of school. Marty saw no problem with this as he was never really a good student anyway. He instead turned his focus to finding ways to make money so he could help his cousin pay the bills. But being so young made it hard for Marty to find a job, but eventually he was hired to clean fishing boats at the dock. He hated the job, but kept working there for almost three years before his bad temper got him fired. One night while out with some guys from the dock, his boss’s son made Marty angry and he beat the man up, causing him to lose his job. That night became a turning point in Marty’s life, not only because he lost his job, but because not far from where he fought was a boxing promoter who saw him fight.
  
  Having been impressed by Marty’s ability to beat a man who was not only four years his senior, but a good forty pounds heavier than him, local boxing promoter Gordon Chapman invited the young man to meet him at his brother’s gym to try him out. Marty was immediately excited by the prospect of boxing, as he felt fighting was his best skill. He did well his first time in Chapman’s gym and the promoter’s brother John agreed to train the young man. While fighting came easy for Marty, boxing was harder for him. He didn’t really like training, the drills and workouts were not fun for him, but as soon as he was in the ring he was happy. He also didn’t particularly get along with his trainer John. The man was harsh and cold reminding him of his uncle, and in reaction him, Marty would often argue with the man or ignore his instructions. It took Gordon acting as a mediator between the two men to keep the whole arrangement from falling apart. Despite these issues, Marty found success in the ring early. While he was never the strongest or smartest boxer, he was fast, agile, and had a fury that when unleashed no one could survive for long. It didn’t take long for him to rise up the amateur ranks, and by the time he was twenty he was booked for his first professional fight. Everyone was excited about this step in Marty’s career, as winning would finally result in making significantly more money than all of his amateur fights combined.
  
  The success he had during his amateur fights transitioned to success in the early part of Marty’s professional career. He went undefeated for his first fifteen fights and quickly began drawing closer to a chance at the championship belt. During this time, Marty left all of the business matters to the Chapman brothers trusting they would take care of everything outside of the ring so he could focus on just fighting. He was happy with his career and the money he was making, and for the first time in a long time, didn’t feel angry. While Marty wasn’t rich by any means, he was able to use the money he made to completely support his family and get help for his aunt. Unfortunately, the good times ended as before the most important fight of his career so far. If he won that night he would have a chance to fight for the title, but before the fight even started Marty found out that the Chapman brothers were not giving him his fair share of his winnings. He was furious when he found out and was quick to confront the men, causing a fight to start between the three men in the locker room. His actions caused his fight to be canceled and for him to be arrested for knocking Gordon unconscious.
  
  The incident landed Marty in jail for six months causing him to celebrate his twenty first birthday in jail while feeling stressed and unsure about his future. Upon getting out of jail, as expected, he found his life to be very different than before. He obviously no longer worked with the Chapman’s and with him being in jail, it left taking care of the bills to his cousin who did not make a lot of money. He had to quickly begin training at the other professional gym in the area trying to book a fight as soon as possible. And while he was able to get fights booked, the stress of his situation coupled with his reawakened anger issues got in the way of his success in the ring. Marty began fighting with anger instead of his skills which caused him to lose more fights than he won. Not only did his record and ranking begin a fast decline, he also did not get along with his new trainer causing him to be banned from returning to the only other professional gym in Liverpool. He began training at a small local gym, with hopes of turning his career around. Unfortunately, his weak record and lack of affiliation with a well-known promoter or gym made it hard for him to book fights and make significant money.
  
  Outside of his career, things were not going much better. During the summer of 1978, his aunt passed away. And even though she had her issues, and they weren’t close, it hit Marty hard. He always saw his aunt as his last connection to his mother and with her being gone he started to feel the loneliness from his childhood return. Those feeling only deppened when only a few months later, his cousin told him she was marrying her boyfriend and moving with him back to his hometown in Ireland at the end of the year. With the loss of his career and family ties, Marty felt lost and unsure of what to do next. Outside of boxing, Marty didn’t have a lot of skills, therefore he didn’t have a lot of career prospects. While trying to find a job he could do that would pay well, his cousin’s fiancé told him of a job he could get working for one of his college friends in Birmingham if Marty was willing to move there. While initially hesitant to leave his home in Liverpool, Marty quickly realized there was no longer anything for him there, so he agreed to take the job in Birmingham. It was only a week later that he was packed and on his way.
  
  Upon arriving in Birmingham a, Marty found a small flat to rent and began working his new job. The job was in a manufacturing plant where he had to move heavy items, but the pay was decent and Marty found it easy. Unfortunately, just after the new year, Marty’s past mistakes were repeated, and he got into a fight on the production floor causing him to lose his job. Luckily, it didn’t take long for him to find a new job, unluckily, that job became the second job in a long string of lost jobs since his move to Birmingham. It was on his way to see about a job on the docks almost a year later that Marty walked by Crane’s Corner gym. Deciding to stop in for a moment, he entered the gym and began speaking with the owner. Paddy Crane seemed like a good guy, so Marty decided that if there was ever a place where he could possibly restart his boxing career it would be here.
  
  After he started training at Crane’s, Marty stopped looking for a job, deciding to spend the majority of his time training instead of working. While he believed the choice to be the best for his boxing career, it financially was a bad decision. In order to pay his rent, Marty started doing any and every odd job he could find. While he was able to keep his flat, there were times that he wouldn’t make enough to eat. While that wasn’t a problem to Marty, it seemed that Paddy noticed and must have felt bad for the young man as he began offering to pay Marty to run errands and do simple things for the gym. Since then, Marty has spent more time at the gym, feeling like it is a second home. While he mostly sticks to himself, preferring to focus on his training, he has also got to know Paddy more, respecting and even looking up to the man. While his career is far from revived, he has been able to book a few lower-level fights that he has won. As for his anger issues, they are still present, but they haven’t gotten him into any trouble lately.
  
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  TBD
  

 

[Bearly]

Audrey Powell

• Basics
• Personality
• History
• Relationships

• 
  
  
  Name:
  Audrey Powell
  
  Age and Date of Birth:
  31 - March 15, 1951
  
  Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
  Heterosexual - Single
  
  Face Claim:
  Frederique Brons
  
  Height:
  5'8"
  
  Affiliation:
  Walker Family
  
  Role/Occupation:
  Owner of Gatsby's Restaurant
  
  Skills:
  Fluent in Dutch, French, & German
  Baking
  
• 
  
  
  Likes:
  Open minded people
  Baking & Cooking
  Traveling
  Swimming/the water
  Gift giving
  Art & Music
  Dislikes:
  Tradition
  Thoughtlessness
  Secrecy
  Routines
  Expectations
  Tea
  Personality:
  Audrey is an optimistic and cheerful person who values emotions over logic. This unfortunately can sometimes lead to her being irrational or impractical. She values compassion, kindness, and empathy over everything. When it comes to living life, she is a true free spirit who doesn’t prescribe to traditions, accepted norms, or expectations. Audrey prefers to take a more lighthearted and relaxed approach to life and adapt as needed. This same approach often times leads her to be oblivious or naïve to situations or people she deals with. She doesn’t see any obstacle as being too hard to overcome. Intuition and creativity are her best tools when solving a problem.
  
  When it comes to her interactions and relationships, she looks for and focuses on the good in them, often disregarding the negative. That view of others and her easy trusting nature, allow her to be misled by others far to simply. Generosity is also something she brings to her relationships. She loves giving gifts but also will not hesitate to give to help in any way she can, even if it means giving the shirt off of her back.
  
  Personality Type:
  Campaigner - ENFP-A
  
  
• 
  
  
  History:
  Born in 1951, Audrey is the youngest daughter of Christopher and Hillary Hamilton. Growing up, Audrey learned very early on that she was different than her family. She didn’t take after her hardworking and serious parents and wasn’t charming and sociable like her brother or a high achiever like her sister. She was a free spirit with a carefree attitude, uninterested in doing things the “right way” or following along with what she was told. That way of thinking coupled with her complete lack of interest in school, landed her in trouble often. Her parents, while loving, were often exasperated with her. They tried everything to get her to take school seriously and to be better behaved, but Audrey didn’t respond to any of it. No punishment or disappointment from her parents or the school really bothered her, she was always it all in stride, more interested in having fun and focusing on the things she was interested in.
  
  Life changed abruptly for her when Audrey’s father died. She didn’t know how to process it, and she didn’t have anyone to talk about it with. Her mother seemed to go back to life as normal pretty quickly, and she already wasn’t close with her siblings, but they seemed to be even more distant. It was easy for her to try to act normal for about the first year after he passed, as the rest of life seemed to be unchanged, but the next year was much harder. Both of her siblings left home, Edward going to university and Lilian to school in France, leaving only her and her mother at home. During this time, she started to get closer to her mother, and they developed a close relationship. As a result of that, she began to try harder at school to take some of her mother’s worry and stress away.
  
  When Audrey finished school and entered her adult years, she didn’t really have a plan for what she wanted to do next, continuing her education like her siblings didn’t appeal to her and she had no specific career interests. What she did know was that she was free from any obligations and that thrilled her. After a short time of staying home and trying to figure out her next steps in life, she realized she wanted to live on her own without her mother’s constant insistence that she follow in her sibling’s footsteps, so she got a job at a bakery in town. While she did enjoy the job, she didn’t take it too seriously, really just seeing it as a way for her to make her own way in life apart from her family and the expectations that came with it.
  
  About a year after starting the bakery, a charming man came into the bakery and asked Audrey out. While it wasn’t the first time a customer had invited her to dinner, it was the first time she had actually accepted. She was immediately smitten with Bruce Powell. He was an attorney who was a few years older than her, handsome, and very charming, but what really interested her was that he was well traveled. He grew up the son of an international businessman and traveled with his father. Audrey marveled at the stories of his adventures and easily succumbed to his effervescent charm. It didn’t take long for them to get into a relationship or for her to fall head over heels for him, completely ignoring the man’s issues and faults.
  
  It was only a couple months into the relationship that Audrey began to see the other darker side of the man, yet she still tried to overlook it. Unfortunately for her, the people around her were unwilling to have the same outlook when it came to Bruce. It began with her mother, who upon meeting the man, told Audrey that he wasn’t good for her causing Audrey to spend less time with her mother. As time went on, Bruce was introduced to more of the family, even her extended family as he accompanied her to family events. The verdict on him always seemed to be the same though, none of her family members particularly like the man, many making sure to tell her so. The only family member who didn’t make their opinion of the man known was her sister Lilian. While Audrey felt unsupported by her family and kept her distance from them, Lilian’s silence on the subject made Audrey feel a sort of silent support from her and so she began seeking out her sister more to spend time with her.
  
  Despite the lack of family support regarding her relationship with Bruce, Audrey easily accepted his marriage proposal on her twentieth birthday only a little over a year after the two began dating. While she was elated by the event, her mother unbeknownst to her, was extremely upset and had no plans to allow the marriage to happen. A week after her engagement, Bruce was unexpectedly fired from his law firm. Of course, the man didn’t take it well, but what really sent him into a rage, was his lack of ability to even get a call back from other firms he applied to in the city. During this time their relationship changed. While he hadn’t always been kind and caring or treated her the best, this was the first time he had turned his anger on Audrey physically. She was upset by his actions but still chose to overlook his behavior and accepted his apologies that it would never happen again.
  
  In an effort to help her soon to be husband, Audrey went to her uncle Robert who was a well-connected businessman in the city to see if he cold help Bruce get a job. That conversation became the unraveling of life as she knew it. Robert revealed that he not only wouldn’t help Bruce, but he also was responsible for his inability to get a new job. Audrey was completely shocked. She knew her uncle didn’t like the man, but he didn’t think he would do such a thing. Upon leaving her uncle’s house, she went to speak with her mother to see if she could talk her uncle on her behalf. After hearing her daughter out, Hillary informed Audrey that she was actually the one that asked Robert to step in to stop the man from marrying her daughter. The two came up with the idea that if Bruce couldn’t work in the city he would have to leave, and it would bring about a breakup or at least delay the marriage long enough to convince Audrey to end the relationship.
  
  Audrey was heartbroken by her mother and uncle’s actions and left her mother’s house with plans to never speak to the two ever again. When she shared what her family had done to Bruce he immediately called his father in to see if he had any job openings in his company that she could take. His father offered him a position at his Brussles office and Audrey had a choice to make, she either leave with him or stay in Birmingham with her family. She didn’t hesitate to commit to Bruce and agree to the move. After leaving England, Audrey chose not to keep in touch with any of her family members apart from Lilian. She viewed the move as the beginning of her new life with Bruce and the two were married only months later.
  
  After the initial excitement of living in a new place wore off, Audrey found herself bored. Bruce was often busy with work, and it left her in a new area with no friends or family to keep her company. She decided to go back to work, and seeing as her only job experience was the bakery back home and earning money wasn’t important with Bruce’s income, that’s where she found herself again. The little bakery she worked at became like a second home to her and she bonded with the older couple that ran it, coming to see them like family. As years went by, her relationship with Bruce got worse and worse. It started with arguments happening more and more, then his physical outbursts became more frequent, and he began spending more time away from home. Audrey did her best to put up with it, feeling like she didn’t really have any other choice. Her whole life essentially relied on Bruce as he provided for her completely, and she was in a foreign country apart from her family that she didn’t even speak to anymore. But as the years passed and things got worse, she began internally debating whether it was worth continuing to put up with it all.
  
  Audrey got her answer one night during the summer of 1981. While she didn’t know exactly what her next move was, she had had enough of Bruce’s abuse. That specific day she packed her bags while Bruce slept and went to stay in a small apartment above the bakery that her bosses offered her. She ignored Bruce’s attempts to make up and eventually decided that the only way forward was divorce. She filed the divorce papers a week later. The action made her feel happier than she had been in years, but she still had some discontent not knowing what to do next.
  
  The solution to that problem presented itself to Audrey a few months later when on a phone call with her sister. Lilian convinced her that she should return home to Birmingham. It was something her sister had brought up a couple times since she left Bruce, but Audrey had always felt too much fear at the thought of returning home to her family. She worried what they would think of her, returning years after leaving without a word, nothing to show but a failed marriage to a man they hated. What changed her mind this time when Lilian proposed the idea was that there was a restaurant for sale not far from where she lived. After having worked at the bakery for many years, Audrey found the idea of running a restaurant intriguing. She called Lilian the next day and told her of her decision to finally go home.
  
  Audrey finally returned to Birmingham in June 1982, and in order to not be overcome by the stress of being home, she immediately put all of her focus and energy into buying and taking over the running of Gatsby’s Restaurant. She was able to use the sum of money she got from her divorce to buy the restaurant with the help of her sister. Because while she is comfortable with day-to-day operation, she needed Lilian’s business knowledge to understand everything else when it comes to running the restaurant. Although she knows it is inevitable that she will eventually see them all again at some point, she has also tried to keep her return quiet from her family. So far having refused to see any of them so far and asking Lilian to not share too much regarding her with the family.
  
• 
  
  
  Christopher Hamilton - Father (Deceased)
  Hillary Hamilton - Mother
  - Edward Hamilton - Brother
  - Lilian Hamilton - Sister
  
  Robert Walker - Uncle
  - Alfie Walker - Cousin
  - Felicity Walker - Cousin
  - Diana Walker - Cousin
  - Rory Fletcher - Cousin
  - Thomas Walker - Cousin
  
  Henry Walker - Uncle (Deceased)
  - Jackie Walker - Cousin
  
  Bruce Powell - Ex-husband
  

 

[Misty Gray]

Misty's NPCs/Recurring Cast​

Damon Granger

Damon Granger​

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• History
• Relationships

• 
  
  
  Name:
  Damon Granger
  
  Age and Date of Birth:
  40, 12th December 1942
  
  Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
  Heterosexual, Single
  
  Face Claim:
  Colin Farrell
  
  Height:
  6'0"
  
  Affiliation:
  Fletchers
  
  Role/Occupation:
  Gang Member
  
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  Dislikes:
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  Personality:
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  Personality Type:
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• 
  History:
  [...]
  
• 
  TBD
  

Kane Ramsey

Kane Ramsey​

• Basics
• Personality
• History
• Relationships

• 
  
  Name:
  Kane Ramsey
  
  Age and Date of Birth:
  33, 28th July 1949
  
  Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
  Bisexual, Single
  
  Face Claim:
  TBD
  
  Height:
  6'2"
  
  Affiliation:
  Walkers
  
  Role/Occupation:
  Gang Member
  
• 
  Likes:
  [...]
  
  Dislikes:
  [...]
  
  Personality:
  [...]
  
  Personality Type:
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• 
  History:
  [...]
  
• 
  TBD
  

Inspector Clive Sanderson

Inspector Clive Sanderson​

• Basics
• Personality
• History
• Relationships

• 
  
  Name:
  Inspector Clive Sanderson
  
  Age and Date of Birth:
  50, 2nd March 1932
  
  Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
  Heterosexual, Married
  
  Face Claim:
  TBD
  
  Height:
  TBD
  
  Affiliation:
  National Crime Agency
  
  Role/Occupation:
  NCA Inspector
  
• 
  Likes:
  [...]
  
  Dislikes:
  [...]
  
  Personality:
  [...]
  
  Personality Type:
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• 
  History:
  [...]
  
• 
  TBD
  

 

[AriAriAbabwa]

Madelyn Chase

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• Basics
• Personality
• History
• Relationships

• 
  
  
  Name:
  Madelyn Chase
  
  Age and Date of Birth:
  38 (Born April 9, 1944)
  
  Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
  Bisexual, Single
  
  Face Claim (Realistic Only):
  Dita Von Teese
  
  Height:
  5'3"
  
  Affiliation:
  The Walkers
  
  Role/Occupation:
  Vixen Manager
  
  Skills:
  People Reading
  Bluffing
  Persuading
  Negotiating
  Talking
  
• 
  
  
  Likes:
  - Fashion
  - Dancing
  - Drinks
  - Success
  
  Dislikes:
  - Drugs
  - Being Unprepared
  - Criticism
  - Giving In
  
  Personality:
  Madelyn can be described as selfish, but she does not see it that way—not in a negative light, at least. At the heart of everything she does is a desire to improve herself. She wants a better life for herself, and sometimes, that means pushing past others in her way. She comes across as headstrong and competent, sometimes stubborn, in whatever she's tasked with, including what she wants. Madelyn is driven by ambition, yet not blindly as to screw things up. Conversely, this comes with a hollow, yet shining marble statue of an ego. Despite how she presents herself, Madelyn does not take criticisms lightly. They linger on her mind, driving her to push herself beyond what she can handle. Not that she'd ever let anyone see past her golden exterior.
  
  Personality Type:
  ENFJ-T (Protagonist)
  
  
• 
  
  
  History:
  Madelyn Chase was born to a prostitute mother and a missing father in the slums. Her childhood memories comprise shabby living spaces, an empty stomach, her mother's tears, and the destiny of following in her footsteps. Groomed to please people exponentially more well-off than her family, dressing in gold she nor the other workers owned, like bait to a fish. These ideas were constantly burrowed into her ear by her mother, who had nobody else to talk to. Nobody to lean on except herself and her growing daughter.
  
  When Madelyn became a prostitute, their living conditions marginally improved, but soon collapsed when her mother soothed her dread with drugs. She stopped coming in for work, but seeing as the replacement had conveniently taken over, the manager wasn't too fussed. A label that gave Madelyn pause. A replacement. A hollow bar of gold, sold to make someone else rich. Just like her mother said.
  
  The drugs eventually took her away via an overdose, leaving behind wishes never to be granted, and a picture of Madelyn's future if she never derailed her life.
  
  So she did. Hurt a client with a slap like thunder, fueled by the pent-up nightmares of her life. It was more punishment than any of these clients would ever face. Knowing her manager would have a barrage of discipline in store, Madelyn did them all a favor and left.
  
  Now on the streets with enough money to last a week at least, Madelyn sought to prove herself and her mother's wishes. She made do in odd jobs, some sexual, but always the ones where she took and never gave. It was a slow process to sustainability, and she quickly realized she'd never achieve what was to be a pipe dream at this rate. Nonetheless, she sucked it up and worked.
  
  It was likely this determination—plus her beauty of course—that caught Alfie Walker's attention.
  
  Some drinks, a one night stand, and deep talks later, he offered her stability in a job at his high-end strip club, the Vixen. She wouldn't do anything she wasn't uncomfortable with, and the pay was much better than her previous gig. At this point, that's all it meant to her: a means to an end. Madelyn thought herself a fool if she had refused.
  
  The part of her that expected a long-lasting bond with Alfie was snuffed out, when he inevitably moved onto his next girlfriend of the week. She should have hated them, and part of her did, cursing out his name until she held enough much-needed money in her hands to keep her steady. But she never forgot him. Kind of hard to, when he turns out to be the son of the criminal syndicate taking over Birmingham. The golden throne behind a veil of government and law.
  
  The life she and her mother always dreamed of living.
  
  So, she made sure Alfie never forgot her. Every time he stopped by the Vixen, she was there with a drink and a shoulder for him to lean on. She'd push when he let her, and pull when he closed off. Madelyn put her all into the Vixen, consistently making some of the most revenue. Some of her co-workers found her competitive nature unbearable. But why should their thoughts matter, when their desires were of little importance?
  
  Madelyn liked to believe she was making progress, even as months drew into years... even as Alfie took a swing with the Madame of the club, settling down and seemingly for good.
  
  No matter. Madelyn was never one to back down from a challenge, not after everything life has already thrown into her way. Not after all the years spent letting everyone know how far she had come.
  
  Soon, everything stagnated. The Walkers and Fletchers established peace. Alfie gradually slowed his visits to the Vixen, focusing more on his new wife and kids. As for Madelyn? She had more than enough earnings to leave this life behind and start anew. Move away from the chaos of it all, find another job and make caring friends, perhaps find someone of her own to settle with. Nobody would have stopped her.
  
  But nothing is more blinding than desire. A desire to fulfill the haunting dream, to make Alfie remember who he is... and who completes him. As it stands, he is the sole heir to the Walker empire, yet in Madelyn's eyes, he's losing sight on what that entails. And the person he needs by his side is someone who can set him on the right path... and who would conveniently earn the spoils of such a position.
  
  With Bonnie becoming a stay at home mother, Madelyn lunged at the opportunity to take over the Vixen club, using her successful career as a bounce pad to badger Alfie into promoting her. Madelyn crawled her way out of hell. Now she will do whatever it takes to climb into heaven. One ladder rung at a time.
  
• 
  
  
  Laurie Chase - Mother (Deceased)
  Alfie Walker - Old Fling/Boss
  Bonnie Walker - Former Madame
  

 

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DI Clark Nowak

• Basics
• Personality
• History
• Relationships

• 
  
  
  Name:
  Detective Inspector Clark Nowak
  
  Age and Date of Birth:
  37, April 5th 1945
  
  Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
  Open, Single
  
  Face Claim (Realistic Only):
  Johnathan Bailey
  
  Height:
  5'11
  
  Affiliation:
  West Midlands Police [Birmingham]
  
  Role/Occupation:
  Detective Inspector
  
  Skills:
  Drawing
  Detective Work
  Etc...
  
• 
  
  
  Likes:
  His diary: not for facts but for sketches, questions, dreams, overheard pub conversations—anything he thinks might be important.
  Drawing
  His job
  Doing the right thing
  
  Dislikes:
  Driving: He never properly learned, so he's had to figure it out on his own to barely pass his test.
  Dogs: Despite years on the force, he still crosses the street to avoid anything larger than a spaniel.
  Liars
  Seeing innocent people hurt
  
  Personality:
  [...]
  
  Personality Type:
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• 
  
  
  History:
  
  Clark Nowak was born in the final month of World War II to a Polish-British family in Handsworth, Birmingham. His father, Janek Nowak, was a machinist who had fled occupied Poland and joined the RAF, while his mother, Mary Clarke, was a local schoolteacher with deep Midlands roots and a passion for Agatha Christie. Raised in a post-war Birmingham of rebuilding and industry, Clark grew up tough, smart, and fiercely observant. The Nowak household was full of mismatched furniture, the smell of onion soup, and piles of true crime magazines that young Clark devoured like gospel. Following the war, his father took up a job managing his own repair hangar, which kept the family above water but never comfortable. Regardless of class, Clark always was a bit offbeat, sticking to himself and his hobbies. At first, he contemplated going to art school but knew the life of a starving artist wasn't a life he was up to living. So, the next best thing was to be a sketch artist for the police.
  
  Nowak joined the Birmingham City Police cadet program at 18, during a period when the force was more brawn than brain. Though his work as a standard patrol officer went unnoticed for years, the routine work and involvement in the city helped break his quiet shell. He quickly stood out—not for bravado, but for his uncanny knack for reading a room and noticing what others missed. Clark was pulled off the street beat after five years of patrol work, becoming the full-time sketch artist for the station. There, he was free to assist and explore all sorts of cases. His curiosity quickly got the better of him, often prying with intrusive case questions and losing focus on his actual job. The chief constable took notice, often reprimanding Novak for his oversteps. Eventually, he grew tired of the young officer's antics, opting to simply make him a detective by 1979. By the 1980s, he developed a reputation as one of the force’s most effective detectives—methodical, principled, and awkward.
  
  Though promoted to detective inspector in 1979, Novak was partnered up with a senior officer, DCI William Barnes. 11 years his senior, Barnes is rugged, disgruntled, and believes every crime can be solved if you're willing to get your boots dirty. Clark is precisely the opposite—clean-cut, enthusiastic, and prone to flipping the entire evidence board upside down “just to see what falls out.” At first, Barnes thought Novak was past it—another eccentric coasting to early retirement. But Clark surprised him: beneath the chaos is a razor-sharp mind, a genuine moral compass, and a heart that quietly aches when victims are forgotten. Now, Barnes acts as the grounded foil to Nowak’s energy. Clark, in turn, treats Barnes like an older brother—ribbing him constantly, teaching him how to really listen, and dragging him into late-night stakeouts armed with flask tea and sandwiches.
  
  
  
  
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  DCI William Barnes: Mentor, Partner, Boss
  
  

 

[Bearly]

Emily Hughes

• Basics
• Personality
• History
• Relationships

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  Name:
  Emily Hughes
  
  Age and Date of Birth:
  36 - May 12, 1946
  
  Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
  Heterosexual - Single (Divorced)
  
  Face Claim:
  Lily James
  
  Height:
  5'7"
  
  Affiliation:
   None
  
  Occupation:
  Teacher
  
  Skills:
  Teaching
  Conflict Resolution
  
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  Likes:
  Structure
  Children (especially her boys)
  Cooking
  Gentlemen
  Music
  Dancing
  
  
  
  Dislikes:
  Cold Tea
  Winter
  Socializing
  The Quiet
  Arguing
  Liars
  
  
  
  Personality:
  - Empathetic - Determined - Trustworthy- Helpful - Level-Headed
  - Sensitive - Stubborn - Inflexible - Overindulgent - Materialistic
  
  
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  History:
  Born the second child and only girl to the Smith family, Emily’s childhood was a happy one. She loved her parents and looked up to her brother. Unfortunately, when she was thirteen, her life was turned upside down. The news that both of her parents had been in a car crash and not made it out undid her emotionally. In the blink of an eye, she had no home and no parents, her only saving grace was her brother Graham. Lucky enough to stay together after entering the system, Emily thought that as long as they stayed together, everything would be alright. So, it was a shock for her when her brother joined the military and left her behind.
  
  Ever her father’s daughter, once she was out of the system and on her own, Emily began to work hard to try and build a life for herself. After working a series of random jobs and barely getting by, she finally decided to follow her mother’s footsteps and become a teacher and went to university. A few years after starting her career, she met the man that would eventually become her husband, Darren Hughes. While she was never head over heels in love with the man, Darren was stable and secure; two things that she hadn’t felt since before her parents were taken from her and more importantly to her, things she wanted her future children to have. Not long after getting married, Emily was pregnant with her first son, and she couldn’t have been happier. Finally feeling like she had a family again she settled into life.
  
  After Graham left for the military all those years back, Emily’s relationship with her brother was strained. While she had tried to keep in touch with him, to stay close to the only family she had left at the time, he hadn’t put in the effort. So, she had settled for the short phone calls she would receive from him on holidays and her birthday and only called him on his birthday. So, it came as quite a shock to her when a few years ago Graham began calling and eventually visiting more. It was hard for her to process the change in her brother, and even to this day while she is grateful for the relationship he has built with her sons, she still hasn’t fully forgiven him for abandoning her as has kept distance between them.
  
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  Graham Smith - Brother
  
  Darren Hughes - Ex-Husband
  - Stephen Hughes - Son, 10
  - Benjamin Hughes - Son, 6
  

 

[Misty Gray]

DCI William Barnes
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• Basics
• Personality
• History
• Relationships

• 
  
  
  Name:
  DCI William "Will" Barnes
  
  Age and Date of Birth:
  48, 13th June 1934
  
  Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
  Heterosexual, Married (Estranged)
  
  Face Claim:
  Paddy Considine
  
  Height:
  5'11"
  
  Affiliation:
  West Midlands Police [Birmingham]
  
  Formerly:
  Merseyside Police
  Manchester City Police
  
  Role/Occupation:
  Detective Chief Inspector
  
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  Likes:
  Cigarettes
  Puzzles
  Libraries
  Action films
  Rock music
  Being right
  Animals
  
  Dislikes:
  Organised crime
  Walkers, Fletchers, and the rest!
  Corrupt colleagues
  Romantic films
  Arrogance
  
  Personality:
  Intelligent
  Observant
  Sarcastic
  Confrontational
  Critical
  Honest
  Relentless
  Focused
  Steadfast
  
  Personality Type:
  Commander - ENTJ-A
  
  
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  History:
  Will was the second son born to Clifford and Hilda Barnes. Born and raised in Manchester, England, he had a comfortable childhood. Even with their father absent whilst fighting in the war, the family managed to get by. Like his brother, Paul, Will had always had a curious and analytical mind. The boys were in their element when devising puzzles and treasure hunts for each other to solve. They created their own secret codes and revelled in reading mystery books together. Even when the war ended and their family was all back together, the games they played to distract from the destruction continued through their childhood.
  
  Despite being two years younger than Paul, it was Will who had the more serious temperament and he always had the edge on his brother when it came to their education. Naturally, as they both pursued the same career path, it was Will who climbed the ranks the fastest. It was early into their training in the police force that Paul turned away from his desire to be a detective, instead wanting to be out on the frontlines, putting his physical strength to use instead.
  
  Following his degree and training, Will's first real work as a Detective was in CID for Manchester City Police. Covering major crimes, he was exposed to some of the most serious cases from early on in his career. He took it all in his stride and was seen as an asset to the department. However, when his brother was murdered whilst on duty, Will became what had been termed as "emotionally compromised". Will didn't see it that way, feeling he was entirely in control of his feelings, but his nearing obsession with gathering evidence against the criminal organisation behind Paul's death wasn't tolerated by his superiors. Before Will could do any damage, to the gang and the cops whose corruption he'd been on the trail of, he was transferred to Liverpool to work for the now Merseyside Police.
  
  During the years he spent working in Liverpool, Will played a significant role in dismantling the two largest gangs operating in the city and its surrounding areas. His objective and no-nonsense nature had been appreciated by his colleagues and superiors. He devoted his remaining years there to ensuring no other major gangs could retake control of the city. It was his long hours and seemingly one-track mind that put a wedge in his marriage. Furthermore, Alice never felt safe given Will's work had the potential to put a target on his family. Knowing the marriage was beyond repair, Will didn't fight it when Alice left with their kids to live in Scotland.
  
  Seven years ago, Will accepted a transfer to Birmingham. His past achievements and consistent motivations had made him an ideal candidate to help tackle the gang problem in the city. For the first couple of years, Will took on a more low key role. Gathering intelligence and making his own thorough observations, he wanted to learn everything he could about the Walker and Fletcher families. Naturally, he became aware of the corruption within Birmingham's police force too. His inability to be bought didn't do much for his popularity at work, but he wasn't there to make friends. He wanted to take down the gangs poisoning the streets and if his implicated colleagues were dragged down along the way, then it was because they deserved it.
  
  Over recent years, Will has accepted that he can't take down the crime families without making moral and legal sacrifices himself. He will do whatever it takes for the greater good. There are many colleagues he can't trust, but there are some he can rely on. Not to mention his allies within the NCA.
  
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  Alice Barnes - Wife (Estranged)
  Brendan Barnes - Son, 26
  Sally Barnes - Daughter, 23
  
  Inspector Clive Sanderson - NCA Ally