Whispers In The Skyline

In the city of modern-day New York, It's the city that never sleeps. From the criminal dealings to the everyday life of the average working man. There's always something going on in the city.

Here are all the characters within the universe

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Businesses

Gangs

Criminal Investigation Agency

The Criminal Investigation Agency (also known as the CIA) is a federal organization that focuses on cases of high-profile criminals. This agency is highly praised for its ability to discreetly and effectively capture or eliminate targets. While it's technically a government organization, it often runs independently.Special Agents (SA) are typically deployed all over the world in various classified locations. This allows their reach to be extremely far. This makes getting around easier for agents who are on the move, given the nature of their work often has them traveling.

The Syndicate Gang

The Syndicate gang is ruthless in all means. If they can use it as leverage, they will. Primarily working out of the West Coast. Despite this, though, they have often prodded the East Coast to test at the Castillo gang’s territories. Often met with hostile retaliation.While never being able to get a solid foothold in the heart of New York, the Syndicate does manage to undermine the Castillo gang, often trying to steal deals and product from any and every big-time or small-time gang.It is currently unknown the exact Identity of who is the mob boss of the syndicate, only going by "Snake". But rumors suggest that they are a she.

The Castillo Gang

The Castillo gang primarily runs out of New York. Owning most of the East Coast. They have an estate located in Upstate New York. However, business primarily occurs in the heart of New York. Typically Manhattan.The Gang has a strict moral code, while they kill and deal in shady merchandise. The gang does not engage in human trafficking or use innocent lives for personal gain. Oftentimes, when the Castillo gang is made aware that there’s human trafficking happening within their territory, they are quick to intervene and often escort the victims back to their homes.Because of this, the Castillo gang is not only feared but also heavily respected. The Mob boss of this gang is Nathaniel Castillo. His twin brother, Alexander Castillo, is his right-hand man. The twins are carving a ruthless reputation for themselves as leaders, while adding a gentleman's touch to the gang itself.

Phoenix Industries

Established over 100 years ago, it is now one of the top companies responsible for the research and development of various equipment, mainly used in the medical field. This ranges from latex gloves infused with lotion to help nurses and doctors feel more comfortable during work to upgraded X-ray machines that produce less radiation during use.Due to the company's success, it became highly relied on for not just medical equipment but the scientific research it provided. Phoenix Industries is highly trusted and often is officially invited to formal events in order to showcase new advances or make new partnerships. This also means that the company is under constant watch both professionally and personally.

Ezekiel Smith

Aliases: Luteninent Shan, LT
Ethnicity: Asian- American
Occupation: Undercover Agent for the CIA
Appearance: Black hair, Green eyes
Age: 42
Height: 6'0
About: Zhao joined the CIA not long after high school, wanting to make a difference. Joining the academy in order to become an undercover agent.
Often sent on missions solo, Zhao learned that good looks and a charming facade were often the answer, especially when it came to infiltrating tight circles within gangs.

Ezekiel Smith

Aliases: Zeke, Director General, General Smith
Ethnicity: American
Occupation: Detective for the CIA
Appearance: Black hair (greying), brown eyes
Age: 57
Height: 6'0
About: Ezekiel (Zeke) is a man who should’ve retired after his 20 years in the CIA. Instead, he went from a seasoned field agent to a grizzled and far too childish for his age. As the Director, he often spends his time making sure things run smoothly in HQ and hardly sees fieldwork. Not that he minded in his old age; he would rather just sit at his desk and drink his coffee. That may or may not be spiked when his wife isn’t looking.On a more personal note, Zeke is also known for having taken Jason under his wing, notably earning him the “work dad” title for a long time when training Jason. This eventually turned true in some capacity, given Jason was invited (forced) to family dinners with him and his wife. Solidifying the whole “you’re my son”Despite the things Zeke has seen, he is a child at heart. Often being optimistic and sees the good in things; he tries his hardest to bring that into his workplace, given the nature of their work can sometimes be challenging and even demoralizing on bad days.

Jason Callahan

Aliases: Jay, Jace, Captain Callahan
Ethnicity: American
Occupation: Detective for the CIA
Appearance: Red hair, Golden eyes
Age: 44
Height: 6'2
About: Jason grew up in a loving and comfortable home. And like all teens, during his rebellious years he snuck out to go to a party, though when he returned home he found his home to be robbed and his parents killed. This resulted in him being an orphan and often running away from being adopted.Eventually, Jason took matters into his own hands and hacked the local PD system to track his parents' killers, and he did sucessfully find and killed his parents' killers. The CIA eventually found and tracked his digital footprint, and instead of arresting him, gave him the ultimatum to join the CIA or face jail time.Once properly enrolled in the CIA academy, Jason was mentored by Ezekiel, who would later become a father figure to Jason. Often reminding Jason that while he had the tools and means to uncover information, the moral cost should always be considered.

Cassandra Burges

Aliases: Snake, Cass
Ethnicity: American
Occupation: Mob boss of the Syndicate
Appearance: Red hair, Golden eyes
Age: 57
Height: 5'5
About: Cassandra has a way of getting what she wants. And even after the birth of her son Lucas, she never developed maternal instincts for him. Just saw him as another tool for her own gain. Much of what she did to Lucas is classified. It has been noted that she had allegedly sold, abused, and manipulated Lucas until he eventually ran away.Years later, she eventually married into the Syndicate gang, where she married the Mob boss. And while his official identity is unknown, a few short months after their marriage, he suddenly fell ill and died. Leaving Cassandra to be the mob boss.Her whereabouts are unknown, and often she doesn’t make an appearance without a motive.

Lucas Burges

Aliases: Luke, The Reaper
Ethnicity: American
Occupation: Elite Enforcer of the Castillo Gang
Appearance: Red hair, Golden eyes
Age: 37
Height: 6'2
About: Not much is known about Lucas Burges. Besides the vague mentions of his childhood being nothing but abuse and manipulation from his mother. This led to his sociopathic behaviors. And eventually, at the age of 14, he ran away from home and joined the Castillo Gang.As he grew up within the Castillo gang, he quickly gained a reputation within the gang for his ability to be ruthless and unmoving, making him the ideal enforcer and assassin for the gang. With the far better treatment he was given within the gang, he ultimately pledged his loyalty fully.Given his early age, He inadvertently grew up with Nathaniel and Alexander, and while older. The twins have a particular fondness for Lucas, who they often treat with much more leniency than they would with anyone else. Making him the one person who is considered family that doesn’t have the Castillo name.

Alexander Castillo

Aliases: Alex
Ethnicity: Puerto Rican
Occupation: Right hand to the Mob boss
Appearance: White hair. Blue eyes,
Age: 32
Height: 6'4
About: Alexander Castillo is well known as the chaotic twin of the Castillo gang. Known for his reckless, ruthless, and at times theatrical behavior, He became feared for his unpredictability. Leaning into the rumors, he often prefers to make his entrances known and bold, unlike his twin brother, who prefers subtle and lowWithin the gang, Alexander is well known as a captain of sorts, handling security of the gang personally, especially when it pertains to his brother. Often making himself his primary security. A role he had taken seriously ever since his brother's near-death experience after saving him from his own reckless and destructive behavior.Notably, Alexander enjoys his role as second in command rather than being a mob boss. Saying along the lines that the “paperwork” was a killjoy.

Nathaniel Castillo

Aliases: Nate; Boss; Jefe
Ethnicity: Puerto Rican
Occupation: Mob boss
Appearance: White hair. Blue eyes, Scar on left shoulder
Age: 32
Height: 6'4
About: Growing up in a loving but stern home. Nate was, by technicality, the firstborn son. Making him Heir of the Castillo gang. His twin brother Alex was his second in commandEven as a young man, Nathaniel had always been more introverted. Preferring quiet over chaos. This helped him adjust well to the eventual role of Mob boss. However, he was notably always more lenient about things.This was until his brother Alexander had almost been killed after a situation neither brother talks about. But ended up with Nathaniel taking a bullet to the shoulder. After that, he had a much firmer and more calculated cruelty to anyone who crossed him or the gang.

Caleb Jones

Aliases: CJ
Ethnicity: American
Occupation: Lead IT Technician for Phoenix Industries
Appearance: Brown hair, brown eyes
Age: 29
Height: 5'10
About: Caleb is an easygoing, outspoken, charming, but friendly guy. While slightly arrogant, he remains humble in his line of work. Often personally meets and trains new hires on the basics
Outside of work, Caleb carries the same traits into his personal life. He often is much more playful and likes trying new things. but notibly is considered the responsible one in his friend group even as he is the more daring one.He is a loyal friend who often helps and stands by his friends, offering wisdom or simply a distraction, making him one of the few people in this kind of lifestyle to seem genuine.

Elizabeth Sawyer

Aliases: Ellie
Ethnicity: American
Occupation: IT Technician for Phoenix Industries
Appearance: Brown hair, light brown eyes
Age: 30
Height: 5'2
About: Elizabeth, better known as Ellie, has always been shy and often timid. Growing up, she gained her love for all things technology. This led to her career choice in IT. Some of her friends believe she's also chosen the profession because it was a relatively isolated job that had fewer social interactions.
In terms of her social life, Ellie hangs out with her friends most weekends but is known well known to be the quiet girl. However, she is adored by her friends for her softer, caring nature.It's worth noting that while she's typically quiet and reserved, her temper can often make her snap at people or have an almost passive-aggressive attitude. Though she will typically avoid people she doesn't like.

Zack Phoenix

Aliases: Zane
Ethnicity: American
Occupation: COO of Phoenix Industries
Appearance: black hair, Blue eyes
Age: 30
Height: 6'1
About: Being the second-born son, Zack was never quite destined to be the CEO. But he was expected to run things within the company.Once his older brother, Christan, became CEO, he shortly took his place as the COO (Chief Operating Officer). He began providing support to the CEO, primarily focusing on the more mundane things that kept the company running, letting Christan focus on the bigger issues.Despite work, Zack had a much more leisurely lifestyle compared to his older brother. From social events to even dating, Zack was much more outgoing and into the scene. His charisma and playboy lifestyle often made him appear in media.This worked out for both Christian and Zack, as Christian despises social events while Zack thrives in them. This lets Zack attend events on his behalf.

Christopher Phoenix

Aliases: Chris
Ethnicity: American
Occupation: CEO of Phoenix Industries
Appearance: Brown hair, Blue eyes
Age: 32
Height: 6'2
About: Christopher (Chris) is the firstborn son in the family. Growing up in a wealthy and relatively loving but busy home, Chris often focused on school and eventually going to college for business. Notably, if he wasn’t busy with school or work, he did spend time with his brother, which led to them being close and helping one another. Eventually, Chris took over the business, and his brother became COO, letting the duo continue working together in a professional setting.In terms of social life, Chris is arguably an introvert. However, he can tolerate social settings as his job demands it, but he prefers not to and would typically let his younger brother attend events. Outside of work, Chris spends his free time at home using his private gym or playing games.