A relic, as stained and aged as the walls around them. Grizzled, weary, and more interested in their next cigarette than the guests. The Motel Manager is generally indifferent to the happenings of the motel, but can tell that something is a bit off about Donny. This is a small role, but it sets the tone of the world. Will have prop firearm pointed at them. There will be an armor on set.

James originally came from a comfortable, upper-middle-class family with plenty of opportunities. He followed the “rules” of success (working hard, staying polite, doing what was expected) but discovered that conformity brought him little recognition or fulfillment. Bitterness grew in him, especially toward those who seemed to thrive under the same system that left him unsatisfied. In his early adulthood, James adopted a new philosophy: life is only about winning or losing. He now measures his worth by control, manipulation, and his ability to outsmart others. He takes particular satisfaction in exploiting people who still believe in playing fair, seeing their trust as weakness. His driving objective is to prove his superiority by winning, yet his greatest obstacle is his own inability to stop himself; if winning is everything, then stopping when there is more to be had feels like losing. Borderline psychopathic, James keeps anything genuine about himself deeply private while presenting a carefully constructed charade to the world. He treats relationships purely in transactional terms, seeing others either as pawns to be used or adversaries who stand in his way.

David grew up poor in a working-class community and came from a broken home. As a teenager, he got into trouble with the law and was sent to juvenile detention, an experience that convinced him his chances of climbing the socio-economic ladder were effectively over. Struggling to find meaningful employment, he turned to crime as a means of survival. Originally dealing drugs to make ends meet, David had a close call with the police and saw several of his accomplices get caught and get handed lengthy prison sentences. Because of this, he switched over to con artistry where he believed there would be less attention from the cops. Starting small and working his way up to bigger marks, David now lives comfortably as a conman. Despite being a liar and a thief, David views himself as a sort of modern-day Robin Hood, taking from the rich to give to himself. While he willingly ignores what he knows is right and wrong, he usually targets those who can afford the loss and avoids leaving his victims irreparably harmed.

Martha came from a wealthy family that adhered to strong Christian values. Despite growing up wealthy, Martha’s parents did not and made sure their children didn’t take their situation for granted. Since Martha had a slightly sheltered childhood, her introduction to what was outside of her tight-knit community shocked her. To cope with the pressures of her life outside her community, Martha relied heavily on her faith to guide her. While in college, Martha met Philip; despite Philip taking part in what Martha saw as sinful behaviour, the two dated and later married after college. After graduation, Martha set aside her career aspirations to be a teacher to help Philip achieve his dream of starting his own church. Kind, generous and dutiful, Martha tries to see the best in every situation and in every person, even when they may not deserve it. She is also very prone to stress and anxiety, often relying on those around her and her faith for comfort.

Billy Bob grew up in a small, tight-knit community and peaked in high school as the most popular guy in school. However, after his first year of college, he failed all his classes, and eventually his parents cut off their financial support. Desperate for money and with nothing going for him, he made money by selling people get rich quick schemes. It was through one of these ventures that he met James and David. Billy Bob considers them his closest friends and equals, though in truth they see him more as a useful pawn. Billy Bob is eager and desperate to recapture the glory he once had. His objective is to be admired and feel important again, to prove to himself and others that he still has “it.” He lacks self-awareness and doesn’t realize that his charm and confidence mask poor judgment and make him easy to manipulate.

Philip grew up as the eldest child in a traditional nuclear family that attended church every Sunday. In high school, Philip became a star football player, eventually earning a scholarship to college. At school, he threw himself into frat life and partied often. Around this time, he also met Martha, a young woman from a background much like his own, and the two began dating. During his senior year, he experienced what he believed was a divine calling and abruptly quit the team right before the tournament to study theology. After graduating, Philip committed himself to starting a church. In pursuing this vision, he convinced Martha to give up her own career to help him build the ministry, a sacrifice he justified as part of their shared calling. Philip is devoted, charismatic, and certain of his mission; however, he is also oblivious to the issues of others. Though he believes he is serving God and his community, there is a sense of self-interest in his actions as he tends to follow his own sense of purpose, even at the expense of those closest to him.

A seasoned professional who has seen it all, the Coroner approaches their work with clinical detachment. Efficient, methodical, and slightly weary, they focus on the facts, not the emotions of the people around it. Their matter-of-fact demeanor can come off as cold, but it’s simply the armor of someone long accustomed to death.

A rigid, by the book officer who takes their authority far too seriously. There’s an overeagerness in their tone and a need to project importance, which undercuts their actual competence. The kind of cop who joined the force not to serve but to tell people that they have to respect his authority.

A laid-back officer who treats every stop like just another box to check. He expects everything to be routine and dull and approaches the job with casual boredom rather than intensity. He doesn’t see danger around every corner, which makes him slow to react when things don’t go according to script.

Ich liebe Fußball. Fußball ist etwas Großartiges und schon seit meiner Kindheit meine Leidenschaft. Jetzt meine Mannschaft bei der Weltmeisterschaft spielen zu sehen, ist ein wahr gewordener Traum. Ich kann es kaum erwarten, ein GOOOOOOAAALLLLL

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Ideally have that Italian Nonna look. Amo il calcio, il calcio è fantastico ed è la mia passione fin da bambino e ora vedere la mia squadra giocare ai Mondiali è un sogno che si avvera. Non vedo l'ora di vedere un…. GOALLLLLLLL

Background: Adopted into the Blackwood family after her parents’ tragic death, Isabella has spent eleven years mistreated as a servant and scapegoat by her adopted father Richard, adopted mother Katherine, and adopted sister Luna. Personality: Intelligent, resilient, and cunning beneath a mask of obedience. Vulnerable yet calculating when survival demands it. Desire & Arc: Driven by her dream to become a jewelry designer and escape her adopted family’s cruelty, Isabella uses Alex Reed’s power as a weapon for freedom. Over time, she evolves from victim to strategist, forced to choose between clinging to ambition alone—or letting love in.

Background: Feared Mafia King, heir to an empire of power and violence. Pressured to marry by his mother, he becomes enthralled by Isabella’s defiance. Personality: Cold, commanding, protective, obsessive, but capable of rare tenderness. Desire & Arc: Seeks to claim Isabella as his queen, but his obsession softens into genuine love. Through betrayal and devotion, he confronts his vulnerability, learning that possessing her isn’t enough—he must earn her trust.

Background: Patriarch of the Blackwood family, outwardly a respected businessman but inwardly predatory and obsessive. Took Isabella in only because she resembled her late mother, whom he once desired. Personality: Controlling, cruel, greedy, manipulative. Desire & Arc: Wants Isabella under his control as a possession and surrogate for her mother. His escalating obsession forces Isabella to fight back, making him the ultimate symbol of the life she must destroy to be free.

Background: The pampered biological daughter of the Blackwood family, raised in privilege while Isabella was forced into servitude. Personality: Spoiled, vain, impulsive, and insecure. Desire & Arc: Obsessed with destroying Isabella and reclaiming attention, Luna evolves from petty tormentor to ruthless adversary, her escalating jealousy driving many of Isabella’s turning points.

Background: Elegant but ruthless, Katherine has always resented Isabella, believing Richard’s obsession with her mirrors his past with Isabella’s mother. Personality: Jealous, calculating, and socially ambitious. Desire & Arc: Determined to rid the family of Isabella, she schemes and imprisons her, escalating cruelty until she becomes a direct catalyst for Isabella’s transformation from passive victim to active fighter.

Background: Alex Reed’s loyal right-hand man, handling security, strategy, and cleanup. Personality: Calm, pragmatic, quietly witty; a grounding presence beside the volatile Mafia King. Desire & Arc: Committed to Alex’s survival and empire, he evolves from silent enforcer to trusted confidant and moral compass.

POC, Masculine Lesbian, mid-20s early 30s One of the Bridesmaids- Self-assured yet fears judgement