[Now I will think]

Biography

Lawrence Llors - 35

Lawrence's childhood and youth were steeped in the gray, toxic air of Nortis—a phony town where the strongest survived, and honor and trust were considered naive luxuries. He grew up watching his parents and neighbors teeter on the brink of poverty, where every penny was earned through cunning or force. Amazingly, it was in this hellish place that the local authorities managed to build a prestigious college, as if flaunting a single diamond in the rough. Most families, having scraped together enough money through a series of petty thefts and scams, fled Nortis as soon as their children received their coveted diplomas.

Lawrence, however, remained. He didn't just adapt—he mastered the rules of the game and became a virtuoso. Even in his youth, his name became known after a brutal brawl in which he single-handedly confronted a group of enemies. Since then, he's earned a reputation as someone you shouldn't mess with. This reputation has become his shield in a world where kindness is considered weakness.

His career was typical for Nortis, starting as a bouncer at the very bar where he now works as a bartender. This job taught him to read people like open books, to see their weaknesses and hidden intentions. Behind the casino counter, these skills were honed to a high standard. He doesn't just pour drinks; he listens, analyzes, and knows all the secret deals and intricacies of the city's backroom life.

The only bright spot in his life was a long-term relationship with a girl he thought was untainted by Nortis. Their collapse due to her infidelity was not just pain for him, but the final confirmation: no one can be trusted, and love is an illusion that this city mercilessly shatters. Since then, he has consciously worn a mask of coldness, protecting his heart behind an impenetrable armor of cynicism.