Category Archives: Characters

A closer look at characters featured in the Shady City thrillers.

Character Profile: Rita Penn

“Is everything okay baby?”

Name: Rita Penn

Occupation: Matriarch of the Penn Auction House

Features in: HARBOUR HOUSE ; KNOCK KNOCK ; PURPLE RIBBON

The matriarch of the Penn family is widely considered a loving mother, dedicated wife and most importantly a noble queen. When the family is considered the royalty of Main, Queen Rita took that job seriously and selflessly dedicated herself to service of her people.

Her biggest passions were her work with the Central Theatre and the City Youth Fund which she set up to offer young people in her area support. She was mostly known for working with troubled teens with nowhere else to turn.

Rita hailed from the Delphine family who are a long line of chefs, famous for the Delphine restaurant in Filton. Rita herself was a dancer. She met her husband to be at St Alban’s school which they both attended. They were inseparable as high school sweethearts and their bond only grew over the years.

Whilst the responsibility of Main presented many challenges, Rita always did her best to offer her family a true wife and mother.


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Character Profile: Siobhan Mack

“We will win this.”

Name: Siobhan Mack

Occupation: Owner and operator of Mack and Sons distillery

Features in: KNOCK KNOCK

The Mack Distillery, located on Love Street in Bellfield.

Growing up as the only daughter of Brendan and Annie Mack, Siobhan was given the chance to live a carefree life. As she grew up she paid far more attention to her namesake distillery than her family realised. Seen as the party girl she was never given the credit for having a mind for the business.

Having faced a great deal of tragedy in her life Siobhan was thrust into the leadership role. In that role she thrived and prove she was far more than the little sister. She demonstrated her intelligence and her shrewdness. Unlike her fiery tempered brothers she kept her calm and realised the only way the distillery would ever move forward would be to adjust.

The Mack and Sons brand still has a great deal to do to bring themselves back from the brink but with Siobhan at the helm they stand every chance of doing just that.


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Character Profile: Claude Emmerson

“It’s my duty, sir.”

Name: Claude Emmerson

Occupation: Auction House Loyalist

Features in: KNOCK KNOCK

Emmerson has been a life long Loyalist. The thuggish group of City Main have been his family for as far back as he can remember. His parents were interpreters for the Auction House and resided on the tenth floor of the Penn owned Faulds Park Building.

As a young man, Emmerson showed merit in his natural strength and protectiveness. Emmerson always accepts his tasks with dignity and respect. He is kind hearted to the point he often neglects his own existence. Loyal to the end he was often trusted to be by the side of the King of Main himself.

Emmerson is a keen rugby player and avid Coldford City fan. When he is not on duty he frequents the karaoke bars with his fellow Loyalists. However, if called, he can be trusted to always come through.


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Character Profile: John Reynolds

“Can you dig it?”

Name: John Reynolds

Occupation: Cult depgrogrammer ; Member of the Hickes Agency aka Good Gang

Features in: PURPLE RIBBON ; THE BOSS ; KNOCK KNOCK

Reynolds is always there to help. He has some trauma of his own that he carries but as long as he’s able to help others then that’s just groovy. He’s warm hearted and friendly, when he’s needed though he’s happy to get into the thick of the action.

He is a cult deprogrammer and has brought many back from dangerous cults across the world. He thrives on being able to reunite lost loved ones and despite his background in the army firmly believes that peace and love are the way forward.

The most challenging cult that John has faced is the Church of Wigan on Hathfield Bay island. He and church leader, Dominick Cole, have found themselves at odds more than once. Things have gotten really gnarly between them.

He and Joel Hickes were close so when it came time to form the agency in his name there was no better place for Reynolds to be. Some might argue he puts the good in the Good Gang.


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Character Profile: Theodore ‘Teddy’ Owen

Name: Theodore ‘Teddy’ Owen

Occupation: Agent of the Good Gang (Hickes Agency)

Features in: GOOD GANG : GREAT STATES ; KNOCK KNOCK

“Don’t makes this the day you die.”

The Owen family are full of Great States bravado. From patriarch, Chick Owen to his troublesome son BUDDY and all the villains in between. Cousin Teddy is different though. Teddy carries himself with humble dignity. He has a strong awareness of doing the right thing which matches him with the Good Gang well.

Like the rest of his kin, Teddy has an excellent shot. Although, unlike his kin he says he would much rather shake a man’s hand than draw arms. His kindly demeanour catches by surprise when his brother is the despicable BILLY OWEN. The stark difference between the brothers gives cause for people to assume Teddy is an actor, merely playing the role of an Owen to offer damage control to the reputation of Owen Inc.

Teddy is quick to action in the support of others. He’s brave and fearless. He might be just what Coldford City needs.


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Character Profile: Ruby Feltz

“You’ve gotten yourself in way too deep.”

Name: Ruby Feltz

Occupation: Representative of Northside

Features in: PURPLE RIBBON ; KNOCK KNOCK

Ruby the eldest daughter of Mayor Jim Feltz. Her father’s office was drenched in sleaze and dirty dealings but Ruby worked where she could to assure the mayoral hot seat provided what was best for the people of Coldford City. This was no easy task when her father was focused on his own gains.

Ruby has had a constant battle with bad PR. The Feltz name became synonymous with underhanded behavior. Her home area of Northside became widely hated when trouble stirred with neighbouring town of Northside. Then her father went missing.

Ruby could do much good for Northside and for Coldford City overall. It was always said she was real brains behind the best that came from her father’s office. She has an steep hill to climb if she is to be trusted. Until such times as her father is found all she can do is continue to what what she feels is best.


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Character Profile: Peter Millicent

“Praise Wigan and may he steady your hand.”

Name: Father Peter Millicent

Occupation: Leading clergyman of the Church of St Wigan

Features in: PURPLE RIBBON ; KNOCK KNOCK ; GOOD GANG GREAT STATES

Peter is considered the gentle hand of the Church of St Wigan. The island cult is rife with rumours of burnings, drowings and stonings but Peter stands as the face of the church, demonstrating the gentle embrace of Wigan and their claim that all sinners will be accepted. Truthfully, Peter is a kindly soul. Whilst the church teachings he believes in (and on occassion gives himself) are harsh, Peter is dedicated to the salvation of others. It is why he is by the side of spirited church leader, Dominick Cole as his gentle hand.

Peter was born and raised in the Wigan commune on Hathfield Bay island. The ways of the City Dwellers are strange to him. However, unlike his church brethren he is willing to accept the differences in their way of life.

As much as Peter would love his church to show the forgiving nature of their founder, St Noah Wigan, in the Shady City that kind of nature isn’t easily accepted. The patron St of Sinners, whom they follow needed to inflict punishment for a reason.


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Character Profile: Austin ‘Ozzy’ Perry

“War is Hell, mate.”

Name: Austin ‘Ozzy’ Perry

Occupation: Owner of Perry Zoo

Features in: KNOCK KNOCK

Ozzy Perry is considered the most personable of the Kappa Elders. Whilst his closest bro Chick Owen can be ruthless and his other bro Marshall can be wild, Ozzy prefers a laugh. Nothing makes him happier than when there are some hijinks afoot.

Owner of Perry Zoo, Ozzy is well acquainted with wild animals. Originally from down under, he has made a home in Coldford City with his zoo in Coldridge and his reserve in Bournton. He is a loving father to Chad Perry. Although, some would argue he would really do with taking a firming hand with his son. Ozzy has the terrible habit of treating him like a friend rather than a son which allows Chad to get up to all kinds of mischief.

Whilst Ozzy is a friendly man, when it comes to his duty towards his Kappa So fraternity he won’t think twice about carrying out what needs to be done. The sudden switch from laughter to coldness can catch people off guard.

As Coldford City prepares to cage some real wild ones, Ozzy and his zoo keepers may be useful in rounding them up.


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Character Profile: Marshall Cooper

“Dog’s got bite. Show a bit of respect. A little f**king appreciation”

Name: Marshall Cooper

Occupation: Owner and operator of Cooper Garages.

Features in: KNOCK KNOCK ; THE BOSS

Flashy and arrogant, Marshall is an abrasive sort. He garners a reputation of being a bit of a mad dog because he barks his orders a lot and he’s known to have bite. His arrogance isn’t without some backing though. His Mad Dog racing team are world renowned and if you drive a Cooper Car you are driving in luxury. Marshall has plenty of boasting pieces and he knows that well.

Considered a close confidant of Charles ‘Chick’ Owen, Marshall runs in the highest of circles. Rumours speak of him looking to take the prime position at the top of the food chain once upon a time. Whatever action Chick had felt necessary has since kept him line. He’s a trusted member of Kappa So fraternity and as a brother for life he doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty.

He’s a heavy cocaine abuser. Away from his Kappa So bros he has a lucrative sideline of drug sales. His ‘pit stops’ are well stocked, protected and make a lot of money. His attempts to bring his product to City Main in Coldford were halted by Reginald Penn, the so called King of Main. Knowing Chick would disapprove of this Marshall played the Captain and the King off of each other. They never did like each other much so it was easy. Whilst they were distracted – Chick believing Reginald was throwing his weight about as a result of car parts and Reginald believing Chick endorsed the drug sales Marshall continued his business elsewhere.

Life is always in the fast lane and his family life is no exception. His ex wife is a constant headache. His younger brother, Brett, is unable to stay away from weed long enough to have any potential and his son Dale is a huge disappointment, constantly fucking up with his own bros. The only one he has to rely on is his daughter, Missy. Missy Cooper is smart, level headed albeit a little quick to temper and she has many achievements to her name including modelling and business accolades. Perhaps if he took some time with his son, he would see Dale’s potential too. Until then he remains the beaten pup and a waste of Marshall’s time.

Speeing into Coldford City Marshall is sure to burn some rubber so start your engines!

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Character Profile: Elsa Bergman

Name: Elsa Bergman

Age: Mid twenties

Features in: PURPLE RIBBON ; THE BOSS ; KNOCK KNOCK

“It’s a wild ride, baby.”

Elsa hails from a loving family. The Bergmans are well known in Coldford City for being kind and caring people who rarely find themselves mixed up in the troubles of Coldford. Elsa is considered the wild child by Bergmans standards but in a city where a thirst for blood is a prerequisite for survival her actions pale by comparison.

In the grips of a gambling problem Elsa found herself mixed up with the nefarious Stoker Circus family, she has had a tendency to keep the company of partners who are not suitable and in comparison to her high achieving brother, Seth, she is considered the Bergman black sheep. All in all though, like her family, Elsa is good natured. When she is given the chance she has a natural ability for party and events planning. She has a mind for business and only her own low self esteem gets in her way.

Elsa has tackled the odds. She deserves more credit than she tends to receive and she has come to accept that as her place. After all the years of avoiding conflict, the Bergmans look ready to be thrown into the middle of it all. It will be up to Elsa to keep a cool head through it all.


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