Age:24 fiercely loyal, impulsive, and hot-headed yet surprisingly good-humored gangster. As the third Shelby brother, he balances a boyish charm and quick temper with a dangerous capacity for violence, acting as the fiery yet affectionate heart of the family Core Personality Traits • Loyal & Devoted: He deeply loves his family and consistently puts the Peaky Blinders first, even when it puts him in severe danger Impulsive & Reckless: Unlike Tommy's cold calculation, John acts on a short fuse, often diving headfirst into fights or conflicts Boyish & Witty: He possesses a lighter, more lighthearted and charismatic streak than his older brothers, enjoying the flash and status of the gang life Family Glue: Fans and character analyses note that he serves as an emotional bridge or "glue" within the brothers, making his loss deeply destabilizing Psychological & Typology Profiles • Myers-Briggs (MBTI): ESTP (Extraverted, Sensing, Thinking, Perceiving) — action-oriented, bold, physical, and living in the immediate moment. • Enneagram: 8w7 ("The Challenger" with an "Adventurer" wing) — confident, strong-willed, power-aware, and driven by a need for control paired with a streak for excitement.

Age:32 Core Traits Explosive Temper: Prone to sudden, violent fits of rage and explosive outbursts, heavily fueled by his WWI combat trauma. Unwavering Loyalty: Deeply devoted to his family—especially his brother Tommy—often doing the dirty or lethal work despite his own inner reservations. Brawn Over Brains: Lacks the cold strategic and intellectual capacity of Tommy, which leaves him frustrated about his place as the rightful head of the family. Emotional Fragility: Prone to deep depression, guilt, and existential crises, trying to anchor himself through religion, family life, or his wife, Linda Substance Abuse: Struggles heavily with alcohol, cocaine, and opium addiction throughout the series as a way to numb his wartime and criminal horrors. volatile, fiercely loyal, and deeply tormented enforcer. As the eldest brother but second-in-command to Tommy, he combines brutal physical strength with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic substance abuse, and an emotional vulnerability that makes him both a dangerous weapon and a fragile soul

Age: 29 Core Personality Traits • Stoic and Controlled: He maintains an icy, calm demeanor even in life-threatening or chaotic scenarios. He uses slow movements, sustained eye contact, and strategic pauses to project dominance and weight Master Strategist: He is always several steps ahead of his rivals. He treats problems like a chess game, turning small opportunities into major leverage Compartmentalized Trauma: As a World War I tunneler veteran, he suffers from severe PTSD. He copes with flashbacks and insomnia using cigarettes, whiskey, and opium, building an emotional mask (the "Shelby persona") to hide vulnerability. Ruthless yet Complex: While capable of extreme violence and manipulation, he is driven by a desire to lift his family out of poverty and attain legitimate respectability. Obsessed with Control: His drive for power and upward mobility stems from a traumatic childhood and a deep-seated resentment of classism

Age:17 He grows from a naive, protected kid into an immature, reckless, and easily influenced young man. Lacking the wartime trauma and cold ruthlessness of his older brothers, he struggles with loyalty, often prioritizing outside friends over family

Age: 20 ambitious, calculating, and arrogant strategist. He transforms from a naive rural youth into a cold, power-hungry corporate gangster driven by deep-seated ego, resentment, and a relentless desire Core Personality Traits • Ambitious and Pragmatic: Driven by a desire for wealth, status, and control, viewing the criminal enterprise through a modern business lens. • Arrogant and Hubristic: Overestimates his own cunning and intellect, believing he is uniquely entitled to succeed Tommy as the head of the family. Calculated and Cold: Often makes quiet, patient moves rather than acting on raw impulse, suppressing emotion in favor of self-interest Personality Typologies • Myers-Briggs (MBTI): INTJ (Introverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Judging) — characterized by long-term strategic vision, independent thinking, and a detached, analytical approach to power. • Enneagram: Type 3 (The Achiever) — intensely focused on success, status, competence, and proving his worth through competitive ambition.