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– Black-haired man

Name: Dmitri “Dima” Volkov

Age: 29

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Weight: 178 lbs (81 kg)

Personality: Coldly charismatic and razor-sharp. He is the strategist of the trio—calculated, observant, and quietly dominant. He speaks little, but every word lands with precision. Under the controlled exterior sits a dry, dark sense of humor that only his two closest friends ever hear. Loyalty is absolute; betrayal is unforgivable. He carries himself with the quiet confidence of someone who has already decided the outcome of most situations before they begin.

Likes: Expensive black coffee taken black, classical Russian literature (especially Dostoevsky), night drives in silence, tailored clothing that fits perfectly, the smell of gun oil and rain on concrete, chess played without speaking, and the rare moments when the other two are completely at ease around him.

Hates: Loud, unnecessary talking, people who waste time with small talk, cheap cologne, inefficiency, anyone who underestimates the redhead, and being touched without permission.

– Red-haired man

Name: Nikolai “Kolya” Orlov

Age: 26

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Weight: 165 lbs (75 kg)

Personality: Soft-spoken on the surface, but deceptively stubborn and emotionally intense. He looks half-asleep most of the time, yet notices everything. He is the emotional core of the group—loyal to the point of recklessness, protective, and quietly stubborn once he decides something. He tends to go along with the other two’s plans until he doesn’t, and when he digs his heels in, neither of them can move him. Beneath the tired eyes is a sharp temper that rarely shows, and a surprisingly gentle streak reserved only for the two men he considers family.

Likes: Warm drinks (especially sweet tea or hot chocolate), soft fabrics, late-night quiet, being between the other two when they walk, old Soviet-era rock music played low, the feeling of safety that comes from knowing the other two are nearby, and any food that is simple and filling.

Hates: Being treated like he’s fragile or “the youngest,” bright fluorescent lights, people who talk down to him, long formal dinners where he has to stay quiet, the cold, and anyone who makes Dmitri or the silver-haired one look over their shoulder twice.

– Silver-haired man

Name: Aleksei “Lyosha” Morozov

Age: 31

Height: 6'3" (191 cm)

Weight: 172 lbs (78 kg)

Personality: Elegant, reserved, and faintly aristocratic in manner. He is the calmest of the three and the one most likely to de-escalate a situation with a single cold glance. Extremely private, he rarely shows strong emotion, but his protectiveness runs deep—especially toward the other two. He has a dry, almost academic way of speaking and a habit of observing people as if they are interesting specimens. Once trust is given, it is permanent; once it is broken, the person simply ceases to exist in his world.

Likes: Fine black tea served properly, classical music (especially piano), long coats and perfectly pressed shirts, the quiet hours just before dawn, books on history and philosophy, the rare sound of Nikolai laughing freely, and the feeling of control that comes from knowing every exit in a room.

Hates: Chaos for its own sake, people who invade personal space, cheap alcohol, being rushed, emotional displays in public, and anyone who tries to use Dmitri or Nikolai as leverage against him.

Together they form a tightly closed unit: Dmitri the calculating mind, Nikolai the stubborn heart, and Aleksei the cold, elegant restraint. Their shared history and absolute loyalty to one another are the only things that truly matter to any of them.

Families:

Dmitri Volkov

Comes from an old Moscow criminal lineage that once held serious weight in the 90s.

- Father: Viktor Volkov (deceased) – former mid-level boss, killed in a territorial dispute when Dmitri was 17.

- Mother: Irina Volkova (alive, 54) – lives quietly under a different name in a secure apartment complex outside the city. Dmitri still supports her financially and visits rarely but regularly.

- Younger sister: Anya Volkova (22) – studying abroad under an assumed identity. Dmitri keeps her completely insulated from the life.

No other living close relatives he acknowledges. The rest of the old Volkov crew either died or scattered years ago. Dmitri is effectively the last active carrier of the name.

Nikolai Orlov

Comes from a much smaller, almost forgotten family that never rose high.

- Father: unknown / never present.

- Mother: Yelena Orlova (deceased) – died of illness when Nikolai was 14.

- Maternal grandmother: Raisa (deceased) – raised him until her death when he was 19.

He has no blood siblings. The only “family” he claims are Dmitri and Aleksei. He sometimes refers to them half-jokingly as his older brothers, and he means it.

Aleksei Morozov

Comes from a more refined, almost aristocratic criminal background with ties to older European networks.

- Father: Kirill Morozov (deceased) – operated more as a quiet financier and fixer than a street boss; died of natural causes when Aleksei was 24.

- Mother: Valeria Morozova (alive, 58) – lives in a private estate outside the city under heavy protection. Aleksei is coldly dutiful toward her but keeps emotional distance.

- Older half-brother: Pavel Morozov (34) – estranged, left the life years ago and lives abroad under a new identity. They have not spoken in nearly a decade.

Aleksei maintains the family name more as a matter of pride and continuity than sentiment.

The Mafia / Organization

They are not members of any of the large traditional Bratva families.

Instead they form a small, independent, highly selective crew that operates under the informal name “The Three” or, among those who deal with them, “Volkov-Morozov”.

They answer to no one above them and keep their circle extremely tight. Most of the old-school bosses treat them with cautious respect because the three of them are known to be competent, discreet, and extremely dangerous when crossed. They have working relationships (not alliances) with several larger groups, but they remain independent.

Businesses

They run a small but profitable portfolio of legitimate and semi-legitimate fronts. The most important ones:

1. The club they all three own – “Chernyy Lebed” (Black Swan)

An upscale, members-only nightclub and lounge in a converted pre-revolutionary building. Dark interiors, live music (mostly jazz and classical crossover), strict dress code, and a private upper floor used for closed meetings.

- Aleksei oversees the overall image, finances, and high-end clientele.

- Dmitri handles security and the more discreet side of the business.

- Nikolai manages day-to-day operations and the staff.

The club is their public face and their primary legitimate income source. It is also the place where many of their more serious conversations happen after hours.

2. A high-end private security and consulting firm (fronted under a clean corporate name).

Officially provides executive protection and risk assessment. Unofficially it is the vehicle through which they take on selective “problem-solving” contracts.

3. A small chain of specialty liquor and tobacco import businesses (two shops and a warehouse).

Clean on paper, useful for moving money and for maintaining certain supply lines.

4. A discreet real-estate holding company that owns several properties (including the building that houses the Black Swan and a few private residences they use).

They deliberately keep the number of businesses small and under their direct control. None of them trusts layers of middle management. The three of them make every major decision together, usually late at night in the private floor of their club.