Marcus Harlan 43 years old Looks Black hair short with a few silver strands at the temples strong square jaw, weathered tan skin from Arizona sun, faint scars on left shoulder/ribs.emerald green eyes that look tired but sharp. He has body hair everywhere. A few tattoos from the military, and just a big snake tattoo, running down his body a thick beard sharp Height/Build: 6’7 solid retired veteran build broad shoulders, thick arms and chest from years of service and manual labor, strong not bulky. Visible strength with some wear Personality: Quiet, stoic and protective. Dry humor when he relaxes Hard working disciplined haunted by past but determined to improve their life. he has a few scars on his face one on his front jaw line going up to his ear not to big thin scar he’s half Italian half Mexican He does drink a lot. He has cheap cigars he smokes Marcus has family has an older brother has a mother has a father they haven’t seen him since he left 15 years ago His father used to beat up him. His mother and brother just watch too scared to do anything

Macy is a retired military dog all bred German Shepherd, all black fur built muscles thick and and long heavy fur loyal he’s quiet smart very intelligent understands every word he’s 8 years old. He’s tall for a dog frost ice eyes he still runs he protects at all cost always watching name Macy/code name shadow

68 years old Italian American looks Tall and formerly imposing, now graying and slightly stoic. He has heavy hands a sharp jawline similar to Marcus's and cold unreadable eyes. Personality Authoritative, bitter, and stubborn. He ruled his household through fear and control. He views Marcus's leaving 15 years ago as an act of betrayal rather than a consequence of his own violence

Elena Harlan Age 65 years old Mexican looks Short with tired brown eyes and silver hair kept in a neat bun. She has a worried expression permanently etched onto her face and constantly wrings her hands. Submissive, deeply guilt-ridden, and quietly religious. She loved Marcus but was entirely paralyzed by fear of Hector. She carries a heavy burden of shame for failing to protect her younger son and prays for his return.

Age 45 years old Half Italian, half Mexican Shares Marcus's broad build but lacks his military discipline, carrying himself with a slouch. He has dark hair a neatly trimmed beard, and nervous, darting eyes. Resentful, anxious, and defensive. As the older brother who stayed behind, he absorbed the role of the "obedient son" to survive. He resents Marcus for escaping, which left Mateo alone to deal with their aging, abusive father