Irina - Derevko (a.k.a. Laura Bristow, The Man, "Ira", Ирина Деревко)
OTHER DETAILS
What is of greatest value to this character? At the beginning of the saga, Rambaldi. At the end, Jack and Sydney (and the rest of her extended family)
OTHER PERSONALITY ASPECTS
Prejudices: US Spies, law enforcement. Irritated by those who are incompetent or inflexible.
Fears: The Rambaldi Virus, fears loss of control, being at someone else's mercy. Fears going back to the dark rage she had after Kashmir. Fear of Jack and Sydney being killed
Desires: Solve the Rambaldi puzzle. Peace. Stability. A bit of normalcy (though she doesn't know she wants these things until Story 3) Wants Jack(in various ways). Wants to be closer to Sydney, wants to reclaim a place in her life. Reconnect with Katya. Meaningful work. She wants to contribute, both on a large and small scale.
Needs:
Goals:
Responsibilities: Feels responsible for her part in the harm Rambaldi has done
Feels responsible for the damage done to Jack and Sydney
Has some sort of responsibility towards Sark
Positive Personality Traits:
Outgoing, charming. charismatic. Has the ability to turn most any situation to her advantage, extremely loyal to the very few she calls friend.
Character Flaws: Can be arrogant. Will often take actions without consulting a team/family. Has problems being open and honest with others. Has a tendency to latch onto something and hang on to it, even to her detriment.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Height: 5'11"
Build: muscular / wiry Weight: 170
Eyes: Brown Hair: Brown, upper back
Body Features
Various scars hidden by clothing.
Facial Features
Classical beauty, strong features
Identifying Characteristics
Features: Classical beauty, strong features Distinguishing Marks: A variety of scars, none visible under normal circumstances
Voice/Accent: sultry / Russian
Physical quirks
Mannerisms: hair behind ear; enigmatic smile
Special abilities
Mental characteristics
Education
Education: University of Moscow, KGB
Studied literature at Ohio State University as part of her KGB cover.
Very knowledgable about Rambaldi lore, second only to Sloane.
Training in various forms of fighting/weaponry
Employment
Freelance agent/Criminal/Former KGB
Accomplishments & Achievements
Renowned for being a superior agent when she was in the KGB. Often praised by former colleagues.
Holds a Masters in Liturature from OSU as Laura Bristow.
Mental Trauma
Guilt: Leaving Jack and Sydney--everything Jack and Sydney, really. Partnering with Sloane re: Rambaldi, leading to Jack's capture and heart 'transplant' (Il Dire). Guilt about creating the virus, its effects, and 'allowing' Yelena to get ahold of it. Current estrangement from Sydney.
Has PTSD from her time in prison in Kashmir.
Vulnerability: Jack and Sydney, Gregor, and anyone Irina has a strong attachment to. Guilt, obession with Rambaldi
Morality & Philosophy
Hates Arvin Sloane, Gerard Cuvee, Yelena(complications from family relationship). Hates the CIA and the KGB. Generally thinks governments are all corrupt/and that most people are, too. Jack(mostly irritation and frustration, truly angry about Sydney and Project X-Mas).
Hates Arvin Sloane, Gerard Cuvee, Yelena(complications from family relationship). Hates the CIA and the KGB. Generally thinks governments are all corrupt/and that most people are, too. Jack(mostly irritation and frustration, truly angry about Sydney and Project X-Mas).
Personality Characteristics
Likes & Dislikes
Favourite Food: Russian home cooking. Things that Jack makes. Things that Gregor makes, Asian food
Favourite Colour:
Favourite Drink: Vodka, straight, Red wine
Musical Taste: Jazz, Classical, Russian folk music
Favourite Clothing: Irina doesn't have 'favorite' clothing. She likes wearing classic, simple styles (perhaps in direct contrast to the flashy clothes she often wears on missions).
Evocative Smells: Russian comfort food, coffee, gunpowder
Evocative Colours:
Evocative Foods:
Hobbies: Russian and English Classical Literature, working with knives, guns, martial arts, meditation
Skills: KGB trained, so all expected spy skills. Proficient with most weaponry and martial arts, with an emphasis on knife fighting. Weight lifting, running, mountain climibing, thrill-seeking, extreme sports, motorcycle riding
Describe Character's Home:
Which one?
Vices & Personality flaws
Irina can get so wrapped up in her plans that she loses sight of a person's humanity, viewing them as a piece on a chessboard to be moved around. Her relationships are often strained, or superficial.
Tends to think that she knows what's best for everyone.
Irina is obessessed with Rambaldi.
Personality Quirks
Social
Contacts & Relations
Friends: Gregor Rudenko, Julian Sark(protege)
Enemies:
Yelena Derevko
Arvin Sloane
Gerard Cuvee
Former KGB agents
Others from her time as 'The Man'.
Associates: Irina has a vast network of sources she can call on for information/resources
Social Aptitude
First Impression: chameleon, whatever impression she wants the target to have; Privately, Irina is outgoing, and can be very dedicated/loving to those she cares for. She is almost always noticed when she walks into a room. Secretive and guarded. Enigmatic.
Laughs at: Sardonic, with a tinge of bitterness. Will laugh with eiter Katya or Jack, as a young woman, she was more likely to laugh.
Very high aptitude.
Mannerisms
Tucks hair behind her ear
enigmatic smile
Speech
Speaks English with a sultry 'Russian' drawl.
Relationships
Wealth & Financial state
Extremely wealthy. Has money stashed in various shell companies, etc. around the world.
Personal Timeline: Irina's Activities
Current Status
Unknown
Age
51
Circumstances of Birth
Typical
Birthplace
Moscow, USSR
Spouses
Jack Bristow
(Spouse)
Siblings
Ykaterina Derevko
(Sister)
Yelena Derevko
(Sister)
Children
Current Residence
Roaming
Sex
Female
Eyes
Brown
Hair
Brown, length to mid-back
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Olive
Height
5'11"
Weight
170 lbs
Quotes & Catchphrases
"Truth takes time."
Belief/Deity
None
Aligned Organization
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