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A young woman from the working-class town of Devil's Dip who accepts a transactional engagement with an aging mafia capo. She uses an anonymous hotline as an outlet for her guilt over minor acts of rebellion against her captivity. Deeply passionate about wildlife and conservation, she makes immense sacrifices to secure medical care for her ailing father and protect the Devil's Preserve.
Fiance of Alberto Visconti
Intrigued by Angelo "Vicious" Visconti
Daughter of Chester Carter
Best friend of Tayce
Supervised by Max
Antagonist of Dante Visconti
Acquaintance of Tor Visconti
The dangerously attractive nephew of Alberto Visconti who unexpectedly returns to the Devil's Coast. After abandoning his role as capo to live a legitimate life in London, he maintains a tenuous link to his violent heritage through his involvement with a secret confession hotline. He operates by a strict, personal moral code inspired by his late mother.
Protective of Rory Carter
Nephew of Alberto Visconti
Brother of Rafe Visconti
Brother of Gabe Visconti
Son of Alonso Visconti
Son of Maria Visconti
Cousin of Dante Visconti
Cousin of Tor Visconti
The cruel, aging capo of the Devil's Cove Cosa Nostra. He uses psychological and physical intimidation to control his subordinates and family members. He treats women as commodities and seeks to erase Rory's working-class identity while pushing for a lucrative hotel development on protected land.
Fiance of Rory Carter
Uncle of Angelo "Vicious" Visconti
Father of Dante Visconti
Father of Tor Visconti
Father of Donatello Visconti
Father of Leonardo
Father of Vittoria
Alberto's eldest son and the underboss of the Devil's Cove clan. He is a fiercely traditional leader who resents anyone threatening his position in the mafia hierarchy. He holds deep contempt for Rory and harbors intense jealousy toward his cousin Angelo.
Son of Alberto Visconti
Brother of Tor Visconti
Brother of Donatello Visconti
Cousin of Angelo "Vicious" Visconti
Antagonist of Rory Carter
Alberto's second son, who manages the nightlife operations in Devil's Cove. He exhibits a rebellious charm and a casual demeanor that contrasts sharply with his rigid older brother. He occasionally shows Rory brief flashes of camaraderie.
Son of Alberto Visconti
Brother of Dante Visconti
Brother of Donatello Visconti
Cousin of Angelo "Vicious" Visconti
Acquaintance of Rory Carter
Angelo's brother and a charismatic visionary who owns properties in Las Vegas. As a high-stakes gambler, he is the primary architect of the modern Sinners Anonymous hotline. He actively seeks to maintain the bond he shares with his brothers.
Brother of Angelo "Vicious" Visconti
Brother of Gabe Visconti
Son of Alonso Visconti
Son of Maria Visconti
The silent, scarred brother of Angelo and Rafe. He acts as the brutal enforcer of the trio and possesses an unyielding loyalty to his brothers. He silently assists in their clandestine operations and technical surveillance.
Brother of Angelo "Vicious" Visconti
Brother of Rafe Visconti
Son of Alonso Visconti
Son of Maria Visconti
Alberto's son and the consigliere of the Devil's Cove Cosa Nostra. He attempts to maintain order and mediate disputes within the volatile Visconti household.
Donatello's wife. She demonstrates brief moments of kindness toward Rory but largely remains complicit in the family's harsh dynamics.
Wife of Donatello Visconti
Acquaintance of Rory Carter
Rory's father and a retired ranger who lives near the Devil's Preserve. He suffers from environmental dementia that renders him lucid only when surrounded by the familiar forest.
Father of Rory Carter
Rory's best friend and a local tattoo artist. She is fiercely loyal and promises to safeguard Rory's father if any harm befalls her friend.
Best friend of Rory Carter
An escort employed by the Visconti family to supervise Rory's movements. He exploits his position to pressure her for inappropriate favors.
Escort of Rory Carter
Employee of Alberto Visconti
One of Alberto's teenage twins. He provides Rory with crucial information about the Visconti family's inner workings.
Son of Alberto Visconti
Twin brother of Vittoria
Alberto's teenage daughter and Leonardo's twin. She occasionally shares family history with Rory, including details about Angelo's past.
Daughter of Alberto Visconti
Twin sister of Leonardo
The deceased father of Angelo, Rafe, and Gabe. During his life, he served as both the local church deacon and the capo of Devil's Dip, using religious confessions to blackmail townspeople.
Father of Angelo "Vicious" Visconti
Father of Rafe Visconti
Father of Gabe Visconti
Husband of Maria Visconti
Angelo's deceased mother. Her optimistic belief that good actions can balance out bad ones shapes Angelo's personal moral code.
Mother of Angelo "Vicious" Visconti
Mother of Rafe Visconti
Mother of Gabe Visconti
Wife of Alonso Visconti