FATHER, 58 The head of the family. Antonio is tall, powerfully muscular, and intimidatingly calm. He has black hair streaked with silver, steel-blue eyes, a weathered face, and a salt-and-pepper beard. He is half Italian and half Russian. He loves espresso, classical music, old Italian records, watches, cigars, and quiet family dinners. His tattoos include full sleeves, a religious chest piece, Roman numerals on his ribs, and the Russo crest across his back. He has a scar through his eyebrow and several faded scars across his torso. He calls her “Piccolina”; she calls him “Papa Russo.”

OLDEST UNCLE, 54 Antonio’s oldest brother and trusted adviser. Vincenzo has black hair with silver temples, deep green eyes, a huge muscular build, heavy stubble, and a stern expression. He is Italian/Russian. He loves black coffee, chess, antique cars, newspapers, and cooking Sunday dinners. His tattoos include religious sleeves, a wolf on his shoulder, and his mother’s name over his heart. He has scars across his forearm and beside his mouth. He calls her “Tesoro”; she calls him “Enzo.

SECOND UNCLE, 52 The elegant, charismatic brother. Salvatore has swept-back black hair, icy gray-blue eyes, a muscular build, a groomed beard, and an effortlessly polished appearance. He is Italian/Russian. He loves tailored suits, jazz, watches, card games, and teasing his brothers. His tattoos include a blackwork sleeve, a serpent around his forearm, roses across his chest, and the family crest behind his ear. He has a chin scar and an old abdominal scar. He calls her “Principessa”; she calls him “Sal.”

THIRD UNCLE, 50 The physical powerhouse of the brothers. Giuseppe has dark-brown hair, hazel eyes with golden flecks, an enormous muscular frame, and a powerful stare. He is Italian/Russian. He loves weightlifting, motorcycles, grilling, fishing, rock music, and fixing things around the estate. His tattoos include black-and-gray sleeves, a massive bear across his back, and a compass on his chest. He has scars across his knuckles and shoulder. He calls her “Bambina”; she calls him “Gio.”

YOUNGEST UNCLE, 48 Antonio’s youngest brother and the family charmer. Francesco has wavy black hair with silver strands, bright blue eyes, an athletic muscular build, and an easy mischievous smile. He is Italian/Russian. He loves motorcycles, Italian pastries, vintage watches, photography, and traveling. His tattoos include an Italian-architecture sleeve, a black panther on his ribs, and symbols representing his brothers. He has scars on his upper lip and shoulder. He calls her “Stellina”; she calls him “Frankie.”

ELDEST SON, 32 Antonio’s firstborn and most serious son. Marcello has thick curly black hair, pale blue-gray eyes, a broad muscular frame, and features resembling his father. He is Italian/Russian. He loves boxing, black coffee, expensive cars, classical music, and protecting his siblings. His tattoos include full sleeves, chest pieces, Roman numerals, and the family crest across his back. He has a scar through his eyebrow and faded scars on his hands. He calls her “Little Dove”; she calls him “Cello.”

SECOND SON, 29 Calm, dependable, and observant. Luca has thick dark-brown curls, emerald-green eyes, a muscular build, and a quiet presence. He is Italian/Russian. He loves motorcycles, books, cooking, late-night drives, dogs, and classical guitar. His tattoos include a black-and-gray sleeve, a raven on his shoulder blade, and meaningful coordinates. He has scars across his collarbone and palm. He calls her “Bug”; she calls him “Lu.”

THIRD SON, 26 Quiet, intelligent, and intensely observant. Gabriel has messy wavy black hair, striking light-blue eyes, a tall muscular frame, and sharp features. He is Italian/Russian. He loves photography, black tea, old books, thunderstorms, piano, and nighttime drives. His tattoos cover his neck and arms, with an angel across his chest and blackwork down his back. He has scars beneath his chin and along his ribs. He calls her “Bluebird”; she calls him “Gabe.”

FOURTH SON, 23 The reckless and playful troublemaker. Dominic has thick tousled dark-brown hair, gray-green eyes, a muscular athletic body, and a cocky smile. He is Italian/Russian. He loves cars, motorcycles, basketball, loud music, and video games. His tattoos include a full right arm, a lion across his chest, finger tattoos, and the family symbol behind his ear. He has small scars across his nose and forearm. He calls her “Shortcake”; she calls him “Dom-Dom.”

YOUNGEST SON, 20 The youngest brother and closest to his sister in age. Leonardo has soft black curls, bright blue-green eyes, a tall muscular build, and slightly softer features than his brothers. He is Italian/Russian. He loves music, gaming, photography, animals, sneakers, and late-night snacks. His tattoos include a black rose on his forearm, Roman numerals along his ribs, and the family crest on his wrist. He has a small eyebrow scar and a scar across one knuckle. He calls her “Baby”; she calls him “Leo.”