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Dominic is a heavily tattooed member of a secret vigilante club known as the Ravens. Orphaned at a young age, he dedicates his life to punishing wealthy individuals who exploit the vulnerable. He possesses significant wealth from his brother's racetrack winnings but chooses to live simply, preferring to redistribute his money to struggling local families. He maintains a highly controlled, stoic exterior to hide the emotional toll of his secret operations.
Younger Brother of Tobias King
Best Friend of Sean
Romantic Interest of Cecelia Horner
Close Friend of Tyler
Nephew of Aunt Delphine
Sworn Enemy of Roman Horner
Protector of Zach
Cecelia is the intelligent daughter of wealthy industrialist Roman Horner. She relocates to Triple Falls to work at her father's plant for a year in exchange for college tuition and an inheritance. Raised in poverty by a mother with an alcohol addiction, she retains a sense of optimism and openness. Her presence in the Ravens' inner circle creates immediate friction due to her family name.
Daughter of Roman Horner
Romantic Interest of Sean
Romantic Interest of Dominic (Dom) King
Enemy of Tobias King
Sean is Dominic's fiercely loyal best friend and a core member of the Ravenhood club. He possesses a highly empathetic nature, making him more openly communicative than his peers. He quickly develops feelings for Cecelia and brings her into the group's orbit despite the obvious risks. He frequently tries to bridge the emotional distance Dominic places between himself and the rest of the club.
Best Friend of Dominic (Dom) King
Romantic Interest of Cecelia Horner
Subordinate to Tobias King
Mentor of Clint
Tobias is Dominic's older half-brother and the authoritative leader of their branch of the Ravens. He operates primarily out of France, issuing commands from afar while working on secretive objectives. Unlike Dominic, Tobias enjoys expensive designer suits, fine dining, and the luxuries his wealth provides. He demands absolute loyalty from his subordinates and enforces strict operational rules.
Older Brother of Dominic (Dom) King
Leader of Sean
Nephew of Aunt Delphine
Sworn Enemy of Roman Horner
Enemy of Cecelia Horner
Tyler is a core, trusted member of the Ravens who lives with Dominic and Sean. He assists Dominic with surveillance, hacking, and carrying out the club's covert redistribution of wealth to struggling local families. He serves as a practical, level-headed presence when tensions rise between other club members.
Delphine is Dominic and Tobias's aunt who took them in after their parents died. She struggles with cancer and has a history of alcohol addiction. During the boys' childhoods, she was often harsh, but she attempts to make amends as her health fails. She offers cryptic warnings regarding the people entering Dominic's life.
Roman is a wealthy, powerful industrialist and Cecelia's father. He serves as the primary target for the Ravens, who view him as the embodiment of elite corruption and hold him responsible for a past family tragedy. He uses financial incentives to lure his estranged daughter back to Triple Falls.
Father of Cecelia Horner
Sworn Enemy of Dominic (Dom) King
Spencer is a corrupt businessman and one of Roman Horner's rivals. The Ravens intercept his shipments of illegal goods, redirecting the profits to local charities to undermine his operations.
Targeted by Dominic (Dom) King
Zach is the eleven-year-old son of a gas station owner. He suffers physical abuse at home, prompting Dominic to step in with financial support and a burner phone for emergencies.
Son of Tim
Protected by Dominic (Dom) King
Tim owns a local gas station and routinely abuses his young son, Zach. He steals the money and gifts Dominic provides to the boy, prompting a violent intervention.
Father of Zach
Threatened by Dominic (Dom) King
Denny is a trusted member of the Ravens who participates in their covert operations. He provides Dominic with a quiet place to sleep when the townhouse becomes too chaotic.
Fellow Club Member of Dominic (Dom) King
Partner of Layla
Layla is an associate of the Ravens who actively participates in their operations. She uses her vehicle to block security guards during the club's illegal raids and provides a safe haven for victims.
Partner of Denny
Associate of Dominic (Dom) King
Jeremy is a member of the club who assists with transportation and logistics during their targeted robberies. He uses commercial vehicles as cover to move stolen goods without drawing attention.
Subordinate to Dominic (Dom) King
Russell is a member of the Ravens and the son of immigrants. He joined the club after becoming disillusioned with the false promises of upward social mobility in America.
Fellow Club Member of Dominic (Dom) King
Friendly toward Zach
Peter is a newly tattooed member of the club who turned to stealing to feed his infant sister after their abusive father abandoned them.
Supported by Dominic (Dom) King
Fatty is an affluent member of the club known for rolling large joints. His careless behavior and subsequent arrest by the police lead to his expulsion from the group, as he poses a security risk.
Expelled by Dominic (Dom) King
Betrayed by Clint
Clint is a club member brought in by Sean. He attempts to sabotage Fatty's deals using a sex worker, accidentally causing a police raid that threatens the entire organization.
Mentee of Sean
Rival of Fatty
Ginger is an old flame of Dominic's who seeks his protection when her sister brings violent substance users into the home where an infant lives.
Former Romantic Interest of Dominic (Dom) King
Sister of Marie
Marie is Ginger's sister. She allows dangerous men into her home and neglects her infant child, prompting Dominic to forcefully intervene and call child protective services.
Jeffrey is Marie's boyfriend. His presence in the house endangers an infant, leading Dominic to brutally beat and evict him. He avoids police trouble due to his cousin's position on the local force.
Romantic Partner of Marie
Beaten by Dominic (Dom) King
Julien is a French associate of Tobias with extensive military training. He acts as a chaperone but quickly becomes a valuable ally who helps Dominic gather intelligence.
Guard of Dominic (Dom) King
Associate of Tobias King
Albert works with Tobias's French contacts to monitor Dominic and Sean during their time away from Triple Falls.
Guard of Dominic (Dom) King
Antoine is an unscrupulous, highly powerful man who operates the largest club in France alongside Tobias.
Business Associate of Tobias King
Matteo is a dangerous operative from the Miami branch of the club. He represents the violent, morally bankrupt direction the southern chapter has taken in their pursuit of wealth.
Opponent of Dominic (Dom) King
Subordinate to Andre
Andre is the head of the Miami chapter of the Ravens. Under his leadership, his group abandons the club's vigilante morals in favor of highly paid, lethal mercenary work.
Rival of Dominic (Dom) King
Leader of Matteo