Brian Stellin - Crank

Summary

Meet Brian Stellin, or as the streets of Neo-Tlamanih know him, Crank. He's the type who's been through the wringer but still stands tough, a real product of the West Western slum's mean streets.

History

Brian's story didn't start off too bad, with a pretty standard family setup: caring parents, two younger sisters, the works. But things took a nosedive when he was six, after his dad got canned from his forklift gig and dove headfirst into booze and turning the home into a nightmare zone. His mom fell into a deep funk, leaving Brian and his sisters to figure things out on their own. Eventually, his sisters had enough and split, leaving Brian to fend for himself in a world that seemed to crumble around him.
Life didn't hand Brian any favors; it taught him to be tough, the hard way. By 11, he was rolling with the G-Reign gang, doing grunt work but finally feeling a bit of security and camaraderie. He wasn't heading for the top of the gang's ranks—brains and skill weren't his tickets. But he had loyalty and the knack for making the right friends, which kept him in the game, especially in the shady world of drug dealing.

Motivations

Brian's all about making it through another day and sticking by the crew that's got his back. His rough start pretty much set the stage for him finding a weird sense of family within the gang. It's not just about survival; it's about belonging somewhere that feels right, even if it's on the wrong side of the tracks. He's driven by this mix of loyalty and the need to protect his patch, no matter the cost.

Powers/Tactics

Crank isn't someone you'd want to mess with. He's got a real knack for handling guns, whether it's a shotgun or a submachine gun, and he knows how to use them. His fight strategy? Keep it simple, hit hard, and always catch the other guy off guard. Brian doesn't hold back, especially not against anyone tangled up in Neo-Tlamanih's endless gang battles, be they cops, rival gangsters, or anyone else caught in the crossfire.

Appearance

Brian's the picture of life's hard knocks—matted black hair, teeth that've seen better days, and a face that's all angles from too many bad nights and worse choices. His grey eyes have that look of someone who's seen it all, a bit too much, maybe. Despite the rough exterior, there's something about him, a kind of rough-edged charm that tells you he's survived more than most could handle.

Personality

Beneath that tough-as-nails exterior, Brian's a guy of contrasts. Sure, he's as loyal as they come, and he's got a way of winning people over despite his hardened exterior. He's the type to crack a joke when you least expect it, finding a bit of light in the darkest spots. But don't let that easygoing side fool you. He's a realist through and through, always ready to face whatever life throws his way with a shrug and a plan.