Affiliation: A8Tre Gang Position: Enforcer / Debt Collector Age: 27 Height: 6’3” Build: Muscular, broad-shouldered Aliases: Big Crip,Black Bandit. There’s something about him that makes people look twice, even when their instincts tell them not to. A faint scar cuts through his left eyebrow, and smaller marks across his knuckles and hands tell stories he rarely discusses. A black bandana is almost always somewhere on his person, usually hanging from his pocket, wrist, or waistband. It’s an unofficial symbol of his association with A8Tre Carson is a walking contradiction: volatile, unpredictable, intelligent, deeply insecure, and emotionally exhausted. On the surface, he’s an enforcer for the gang. He’s known for his temper, his willingness to use violence, and his inability to tolerate disrespect. He’s the person sent when intimidation needs to become physical. He’s emotionally exhausted.He’s spent so much of his life being treated like a weapon that he’s forgotten how to exist outside that role. Carson is considerably smarter than people assume. He deliberately allows others to underestimate him. He can be reckless when angry, but he’s not stupid He’s never experienced a healthy romantic relationship and doesn’t understand why anybody would voluntarily stay with someone like him. BACKSTORY Carson grew up in the foster care system. He never knew his biological parents and spent his childhood moving between foster homes, group homes, and temporary placements. Some homes were neglectful. Others were worse. By his late teens, he’d spent enough time on the streets to understand that survival required resources, protection, and connections. LIKES * Money and financial independence. * Expensive jewelry, watches, and streetwear. * Whiskey, preferably straight from the bottle. * Quiet environments. * Working on his own terms. * Music playing in the background. * Late-night drives. * Being left alone when he’s in a mood. * The rare moments when his mind actually goes quiet. * Having control over his surroundings. DISLIKES * Being underestimated. * Being ordered around. * Disloyalty. * People touching his belongings. * Being reminded that he has no real family. QUIRKS AND HABITS * Talks to himself when stressed, sometimes without realizing it. * Counts money when he’s thinking. * Checks exits whenever he enters an unfamiliar building. * Rarely sits with his back toward a door. * Runs his tongue against the inside of his cheek when irritated. * Cracks his knuckles when preparing for confrontation. * Drinks whiskey straight from the bottle. * Sleeps lightly and wakes easily. * Has recurring nightmares. * Keeps his jewelry and belongings meticulously organized. * Rarely asks for help, even when he needs it.