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Charity was created on a whim in December of 2005. The inspiration behind her comes from two sources -- 1) Tarantino movies, and 2) Rammstein music videos like "Du Hast" and "Ich Will". These movies and videos tell little stories of criminal gangs with a stylish yet brutal vibe. I've always enjoyed the gang concept, with groups of friends banding together as a "family" of sorts... where the line between die-hard loyalty and betrayal can be decided on a dime. Those types of groups are usually made up entirely of men, and I thought it'd be interesting to have a woman getting by in that dangerous world.
FULL NAME: Charity is the only name she goes by. She refuses to be associated with her family's surname anymore. Her brother sometimes calls her Cherry for short, which she hates.
AGE: 26HEIGHT: 5'6"WEIGHT: 120 lbs.HAIR: Short in back, longer up top and in front. Thick and straight, worn slicked back behind her ears or parted to one side with strands hanging in her face. It appears black from a distance, but actually has a rich maroonish-purple sheen to it. EYES: Turquoise, and heavily contoured with dark makeup most of the time.PIERCINGS: One industrial piercing through each ear, one ring through each nipple, one tongue stud, and a few "down south".TATTOOS: A purple tribal design across her lower back.STYLE: Charity dresses both to intimidate and to entice. She is ravenously bisexual and likes to present herself in a sort of androgynous light, mainatining her appeal as an attractive woman but carrying herself in a very masculine manner. She wears virtually no makeup except for eyeliner or eyeshadow, sports a man's haircut, and wouldn't be caught dead in "girly" items like high heels or skirts. She is most often seen in low-rise pants (either big and baggy, or fitted to her derriere with flared legs), big "ass-kickin'" boots or other heavy shoes, long coats, thick belts, tank tops, blazers, and men's shirts fitted for her female frame. She is also a rather shameless exhibitionist and often wears tiny, provocative tops and underwear along with the rest of her macho gear, which she feels is sufficient to express her feminine side. She sports little in the way of jewellery aside from her piercings, but likes "tough" accessories around her neck and wrists like heavy chokers, watches, chains, and cuffs. Overall, she gives the impression of a stylish, sexy, but threatening bad girl.PERSONALITY: Charity is mean and self-serving. She can play the funny and flirty charmer when need be, but usually has an ulterior motive and probably shouldn't be trusted. She's bossy, angry, bitter, bitchy, crass, arrogant, and generally unpleasant. She seems to get along very well with men because she acts like "one of the guys" and has a loud, macho, boistrous personality, but women do not relate to her as easily, since she treats them the same way men do. She knows how to manipulate others into liking her so she can get what she wants, though she hates most people as a general rule and is constantly picking fights even with her closest companions. Anyone who knows Charity would describe her as difficult and "a handful" -- but, nevertheless, she tends to have a sort of magnetic appeal to those around her, no matter how abrasive her attitude may be. Her confidence demands respect.REFERENCE IMAGES:
FULL NAME: His surname is never used among others. Much like his sister Charity, he has disassociated himself from his family heritage. Friends occasionally call him Cam.
AGE: 31HEIGHT: 5'10"WEIGHT: 173 lbs.HAIR: Black, short, and spiked upward-and-forward along the middle. Clean-shaven face, short sideburns.EYES: Ocean blue.PIERCINGS: He used to have a multitude of piercings, but thought it wiser to remove them all after his nose ring was torn out during a fight.TATTOOS: A large, symmetrical, blue tribal design across his chest and down the middle of his torso.STYLE: Cameron is a simple but snazzy dresser. He always appears fairly groomed and streamlined even when lounging around at home. He likes suits, leather coats, and nice trousers, but also shares his sister's penchant for "tough guy" wear and is often seen with big clunky boots, tank tops, casually opened shirts, heavy belts, and chains. He looks exactly like what he is -– the kind of guy who has money and probably earned it in a less-than-reputable manner.PERSONALITY: Although Charity is definitely the more chaotic sibling between them, Cameron is no slouch in the attitude department either. He is more of a follower than a leader, but has a nasty temper, loves to brawl and fight, and is stubborn as a mule. Most people would consider him cocky, pushy, volatile, and perhaps a little bit cruel at times. However, he seems more rational and cautious than his sister and knows how to keep his opinionated mouth shut when it would be in his best interest to do so. He is clever, crafty, and always up for a challenge. People are drawn to Cameron, and he can truly be a fun, personable, likable, reliable companion, but only a select few can go toe-to-toe with him for extended periods of time. Even those closest to him tend to argue with him on a regular basis.REFERENCE IMAGES:
The crew is made up of seven members – Cameron, Charity, and their five best friends. The five, all native Europeans, who mostly knew each other prior to meeting the siblings, are a shady but tight group. Their backgrounds are never really discussed and they all go by a single name -- whether these are their first names, surnames, or nicknames is unclear.
The whole crew occasionally lives together, depending on circumstances, but most often each has a separate residence in the same city at any given time. Some carry on outside relationships and have other friends, lovers, or family beyond the gang; some do not. None have spouses or children. The crew is like a little family unto itself, wherein the members are (or were) loyal to the core, banded together not only as colleagues of their trade, but as best friends and brothers as well.
Cameron and Charity's five comrades are:
BRUNNER -- The group's unofficial leader and mastermind. Big, intimidating, and profoundly intelligent. Sombre, private, cold, but oddly sensitive. Born to be a criminal. Age 37.
ZÄHNEN -- (Pronounced ZAY-nen.) Sometimes called Zähn or Zay. Muscular, expert fighter, big spender, talkative. Personable, inquisitive, terrific at making contacts and striking deals. Age 32.
VOTHAN -- (Pronounced VAW-thun.) Often referred to as Voth. Wild and entertaining, very funny, likable. He's the peacemaker type who holds the group together and tries to compromise when fights break out. Great with the ladies. Excellent sharpshooter. Age 34.
MARQUARD -- (Pronounced mar-KARD.) Usually called Marq. The group's "voice of reason". Smart, cautious, and professional. He serves as the gang's amateur doctor/surgeon when injuries occur, and also handles all the equipment -- guns, tech, other weapons, cars, etc. Age 35.
PAZ -- The quiet one. Serious, sly, perhaps a little reckless. Excellent with numbers and names, great for surveillance. Talented thief and con man. Age 28.
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