Rising Empire

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Aleksander Petrov Crime Lord // NPC Villain Thirty Two Metropolis, New York Played By: Joseph Morgan During the early years of his life, Aleksander Petrov was considered the 'black sheep' of his family, one who favored pacifism over the violence that ran rampant through his veins. A child who could not kill was considered worthless in the world which he dwelled and after years of constant rejection and ridicule by his father, Aleksander would be unwillingly forced into the mold that was set out for him at the time of his conception. Of course very few if any believed him capable of keeping the men his father ruled over in line when he first dawned the crown of the Petrov Mafia, but nobody dared to question him once he sent a bullet through his creator's skull. Holding the ultimate position in his kin's ever expanding corporation, this young man will stop at nothing to gain the power which he desires. Expanding his Rising Empire into areas that no other kingpin dare touch is only the beginning of his devious plans.

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Christopher Knight Corrupt Law Enforcement // OPEN Villain Late Twenties Washington D.C., Maryland Played By: Joseph Gordon-Levitt What motivates a man to put his life on the line day after day? To put a badge on their chest and head out into the violent world we live in today? For Christopher Knight, the death of a childhood friend at the hands of gang violence was that very spark. After graduating high school Christopher moved to Metropolis and joined the police academy with bright eyes and visions of cleaning up the streets, he intent on making a difference in one of the biggest cities in the world. He graduated from the academy with top marks only solidified the idea that this was what he was meant to be in his mind. The next few years were spent working his way up the ranks of the precinct, though no change was as drastic as he being made a detective and sent undercover as a member of a narcotics operation. Knight found himself corrupted - no, addicted to the lifestyle of a drug dealer. It was a role that would lead to his employment by Aleksander Petrov.

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Hector Vietti Front Runner // OPEN Villain Mid Thirties Chicago, Illinois Played By: Edward Cibrian Aspirations. Hopes. Dreams. These are things that every person has no matter how big or small they be and Hector Vietti is no exception. He has always been a businessman at heart, that much was evident even when Hector was a child. Anything from the paper route he started as a kid to him selling school supplies and CDs out of his locker at school was fair game when it came to money. An intelligent young man, Hector graduated college with a degree in business administration before opening a nightclub in his hometown which he called Eclipse. It was a successful operation at first, but after a few bad decisions and lawsuits - not to mention a growing debt - he found himself running out of options. It was then that he was approached by a certain mafia leader with the promise of enough money to not only get him out of debt, but to keep him out of it as well. Vietti now runs his nightclub as the legitimate front for Petrov's organization.

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Jackson Matthews Bodyguard // OPEN Villain Mid Thirties Metropolis, New York Played By: Dwayne Johnson No matter how hard they try it seems as though some people are meant to play a certain role in life. Jackson Matthews is an a testament to this, he born into a home that saw his father in and out of prison thanks to dealings with partner Frankie DeSantis. No matter how poisonous that relationship was it did prove to be beneficial in the end as it forged a bond between Jackson and Frankie's son, Nathaniel DeSantis. A natural born athlete, he was introduced to boxing at a young age by his father who took him to the local gym when he was out of prison. It was here where Jackson connected with several MMA influences which helped him become a star on the gridiron and gain an athletic scholarship; the latter did not last long though due to his tendency to break the rules. With these events in play and his father murdered, Matthews accepted an offer by Nathaniel - the scrawny kid who he use to protect in the school yard - to be 'hired muscle'.

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Mae Eun Jin Escort // OPEN Villain Mid Twenties Busan, South Korea Played By: Min Hyo Rin There exists a saying said nearly four centuries ago which one might find odd when applied to the modern world; however, "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned" describes Mae Eun Jin perfectly. It seems only yesterday that she was blushing bride to be, a gorgeous twenty-three year old whose wedding to a well respected political figure grew closer by the hour. She would never get to say 'I do' - no. Instead she buried him several feet under the ground. The coroner told her that he died of a heart attack in his sleep, but Mae knew better. It was then that she began the façade of an escort to discover the truth, she luring unsuspecting political figures into scarce hotel before drugging them and extracting information. On one occasion she attempted to trap Aleksander Petrov, but having done his research it did not take him long to turn the tables. He offered the name of her lover's killer in exchange for her services and she accepted without a second thought.

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Nadia Aeron Serial Killer // TAKEN Villain Twenty Seven New Orleans, Louisiana Played By: Mila Kunis They say that even the most beautiful of things can prove to be deadly, their outward appearance acting as nothing more than a facade and covering their true intentions. Nature has often utilized this idea when sculpting its more illustrious creations and Nadia Aeron just so happens to be one of delectable items. She would more than willingly stab someone in the back if it put her in a position of power, though she has been known to do so just because she thought it would be a fun game to play as well. It is because of these violent tendencies, her title as a serial killer, and her ability to remain a shadow in the eyes of the authorities that a certain mafia leader often seeks her out when needing a nuisance dealt with. The fact that she falls behind Louise Lincoln on this list though? Well that only serves to fuel her rage.

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Nathaniel DeSantis Second in Command //OPEN Villain Early Thirties Metropolis, New York Played By: Cam Gigandet It is reasonable to believe that if the leadership of an organization is strong failure is diminished, so naturally Aleksander Petrov would only allow the best to 'share' his throne. The beginnings of this very man, Nathaniel, are what most would expect of someone like him: he was raised in an unstable home by an alcoholic mother and a father who spent most of his time in prison, the time in between trips dedicated to abusing his wife and three children - Nathaniel of whom was the eldest. It was not until he turned thirteen that Nathaniel began spending time with those who had no issue using violence to escape this life. He quickly became close to a young Petrov and when the latter began his conquest for power, DeSantis followed without question; the two would become a force in the criminal underworld in no time at all, their loyalty for one another leading Petrov to crown him second in command once he took over the family business.

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Seung Dae-Hyun Narcotics Dealer // OPEN Villain Late Twenties Seoul, South Korea Played By: Choi Seung-Hyun Born and raised in the slums of Seoul by an absent father and inept mother, Seung Dae-Hyun knew from early childhood that he would not lead the lifestyle that most parents imagined their offspring would. At the age of fourteen he was an active member of Seoul's most infamous gang and quickly gaining power with his advanced intelligence. A few years after his joining of the organization he would completely revolutionize their narcotics operation, thus earning him a seat of power among its leaders. Everything that Seung had ever wanted was now within grasp, but this would not last forever. The Korean National Police Agency would eventually infiltrate the gang, thus leading to the incarceration of its key leader. Seung narrowly escaped this fate by fleeing to the United States where he took up an interesting business prospect that had been offered to him by a certain mafia leader many years before.

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Zachary Parsons Weapons Dealer // OPEN Villain Early Thirties Los Angeles, California Played By: Ian Somerhalder They say that everyone has a dark side, a part of them which is completely shrouded in obsidian and cloaks some greater evil that they do not wish to confront. Anyone claimed that they did not contain some sort of inner demon would quickly be marked a liar since even the most divine of people hold these within their mind and personally, Zachary Parsons has never understood these people. He has always been the type who took pride in these portions of his soul, so it is not hard to see why people say that there is something sinister behind his charming smile. A cunning businessman, Zachary has accumulated an untold number of connections to various weapons dealers around the world, thus making him one of Aleksander Petrov's most valuable assets - a fact which he has no problem exploiting when the time calls for it.