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* It'sAllAboutMe: He's completely selfish and egotistical, and he doesn't give a shit about anyone around him, including those he works with, as long as he's able to fulfill his own agenda. Although it is shown he can feel guilty about it.

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* It'sAllAboutMe: ItsAllAboutMe: He's completely selfish and egotistical, and he doesn't give a shit about anyone around him, including those he works with, as long as he's able to fulfill his own agenda. Although it is shown he can feel guilty about it.

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* AintTooProudToBeg: In the first game.

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* AintTooProudToBeg: In the first game.game, when his family is at the mercy of the7.



* DarkAndTroubledPast: Oh yeah. His two-year-old shot and killed himself with Kane's service gun, leading to his wife divorcing him and taking their daughter (who was five years old at the time) with her. And that's not even going into what happens to him over the course of both games.

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* DarkAndTroubledPast: Oh yeah. His two-year-old shot and killed himself with Kane's service gun, leading to Kane himself into a downward spiral in which he abandoned his wife divorcing him and taking their daughter (who was five years old at the time) with her.time). And that's not even going into what happens to him over the course of both games.


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* It'sAllAboutMe: He's completely selfish and egotistical, and he doesn't give a shit about anyone around him, including those he works with, as long as he's able to fulfill his own agenda. Although it is shown he can feel guilty about it.
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* Sadist: He lacerates Kane and Lynch with a box cutter when he tortures them. And that's not even getting into what he does to Xiu…

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* Sadist: {{Sadist}}: He lacerates Kane and Lynch with a box cutter when he tortures them. And that's not even getting into what he does to Xiu…
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* ArchEnemy: To Kane specifically. This gets solidified when targets them for his RoaringRampageOfRevenge for killing his wife.

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* ArchEnemy: To Kane specifically. This gets solidified when Kane targets them for his RoaringRampageOfRevenge for killing his wife.
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* EvenEvilHasLovedOnes: [[DeconstructedTrope Deconstructed]]. His daughter's death at the hands the duo causes him to start a city-wide war with them, resulting in severe collateral damage and countless innocents getting killed in the crossfire.

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* EvenEvilHasLovedOnes: [[DeconstructedTrope Deconstructed]]. His daughter's accidental death at the hands of the duo causes him to start a city-wide war with them, resulting in severe collateral damage and countless innocents getting killed in the crossfire.



* WeCanRuleTogether: When Kane and Lynch confront him in his office, his tries to offer them a deal in an attempt to save his life. Lynch quickly [[ShutUpHannibal shuts him down with a bullet]].

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* WeCanRuleTogether: When Kane and Lynch confront him in his office, his he tries to offer them a deal in an attempt to save his life. Lynch quickly [[ShutUpHannibal shuts him down with a bullet]].
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* EvilFormerFriend: Played with. He doesn't directly antagonize Kane, but he's still willing to abandon him to his death.

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* EvilFormerFriend: Played with. He doesn't directly antagonize Kane, but he's still willing to abandon him to his death. He does keep his word and lets Kane see his family and later, he teams up with him after being betrayed by the brothers.



* TheSociopath: As a [[SilentAntagonist speechless]], [[TheStoic stoic]] executioner of [=The7=], his shows zero emotion to his intended victims and also displays a bit of subtle sadism, taking his time to psychologically torment Kane by killing his family in front of him.

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* TheSociopath: As a [[SilentAntagonist speechless]], [[TheStoic stoic]] executioner of [=The7=], his he shows zero emotion to his intended victims and also displays a bit of subtle sadism, taking his time to psychologically torment Kane by killing his family in front of him.



* [[Sadist]]: He lacerates Kane and Lynch with a box cutter when he tortures them. And that's not even getting into what he does to Xiu…

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* [[Sadist]]: Sadist: He lacerates Kane and Lynch with a box cutter when he tortures them. And that's not even getting into what he does to Xiu…




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* TheSociopath: What is seen and said of him, it's obvious he's a psychopath; he's a crime boss who in involved in activities that disgusts even other criminals, he's totally calm even when he's at gunpoint, he manipulates Glazer's thugs into turning on Kane and Lynch, and he's a murderous sadist who engages in torture and rape.



* EvenEvilHasLovedOnes: [[DeconstructedTrope Deconstructed]]. His daughter's death at the hands the duo causes him to start a city-wide war with them, resulting in severe collateral damage and killed innocents.

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* EvenEvilHasLovedOnes: [[DeconstructedTrope Deconstructed]]. His daughter's death at the hands the duo causes him to start a city-wide war with them, resulting in severe collateral damage and countless innocents getting killed innocents.in the crossfire.
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* DirtyCoward: He betrays Kane and Lynch to win favor with Shangsai, and he tries to run away after they survive the initial ambush. After they corner him, he tries to bargain with him for his life.



* Sadist: He lacerates Kane and Lynch with a box cutter when he tortures them. And that's not even getting into what he does to Xiu…

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* Sadist: [[Sadist]]: He lacerates Kane and Lynch with a box cutter when he tortures them. And that's not even getting into what he does to Xiu…
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* EvenEvilHasLovedOnes: [[Deconstructed]]. His daughter's death at the hands the duo causes him to start a city-wide war with them, resulting in severe collateral damage and killed innocents.

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* EvenEvilHasLovedOnes: [[Deconstructed]].[[DeconstructedTrope Deconstructed]]. His daughter's death at the hands the duo causes him to start a city-wide war with them, resulting in severe collateral damage and killed innocents.

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* CorruptPolitician: Uses his position in government to closely command the police and the military, while also running a criminal syndicate of his own.
* DirtyCoward: When Kane and Lynch finally corner him, he tries to weasel out, offering them to work for him. [[KarmicDeath It doesn't work]].
* EvenEvilHasLovedOnes: [[Deconstructed]]. His daughter's death at the hands the duo causes him to start a city-wide war with them, resulting in severe collateral damage and killed innocents.
* FauxAffablyEvil: He's very soft-spoken and diplomatic when he's finally confronted, but beneath that he's utterly ruthless, cruel and vindictive, perfectly willing to have a psycho like Hsing torture his daughter's killers, rape and brutalize an innocent woman and ''tape'' the whole ordeal on camera.
* ManipulativeBastard: He willing to pull a ''lot'' of strings to get a shot at the protagonists, involving gangs, police, spec-ops, military, even using Glazer to lure them to the ambush point.




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* WeCanRuleTogether: When Kane and Lynch confront him in his office, his tries to offer them a deal in an attempt to save his life. Lynch quickly [[ShutUpHannibal shuts him down with a bullet]].

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* HateSink: He's an utterly annoying, insensitive, racist {{Jerkass}} without any likeable qualities. He also sells both Kane and Lynch out to Shangsi to cover his own ass.
* {{Jerkass}}: Extremely petulant, childish and self-serving to the bone.
--> '''Glazer to his driver''': "Look, I don't fucking care that your mom's got fucking head cancer!"




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* RewardedAsATraitorDeserves: Get shot by Shangsi's sniper [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness once he outlives his usefulness]].



* BaldofEvil

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* BaldofEvilAxCrazy: This guy is an absolute nutcase, even by Lynch's standards.
* BaldOfEvil



* RapeIsASpecialKindOfEvil: What he does to Xiu.




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!! Shangsi

A corrupt government official who also runs a great deal of Shanghai's criminal underlord.

* BigBad: He's the one leading the large manhunt of the protagonists throughout the entirety of ''Dog Days''.
* TheyLookJustLikeEveryoneElse: This powerful crime lord looks an unassuming old man.
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* TheSociopath: As a [[SilentAntagonist speechless]], [[TheStoic stoic]] executioner of [=The7=], his displays zero emotion to his intended victims and also displays a bit of subtle sadism, taking his time to psychologically torment Kane by killing his family in front of him.

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* TheSociopath: As a [[SilentAntagonist speechless]], [[TheStoic stoic]] executioner of [=The7=], his displays shows zero emotion to his intended victims and also displays a bit of subtle sadism, taking his time to psychologically torment Kane by killing his family in front of him.

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* IHaveYourWife: They try to use Kane's family as hostages to coerce him to recover their lost goods for them.



* YouHaveFailedMe: They try to have both protagonists, alongside with Kane's family, killed for failing to recover their cash...

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* YouHaveFailedMe: They try to have both protagonists, alongside with Kane's family, killed for failing to recover their cash...goods...



* FourGlassZeroSoul: Wears a pair of glasses during his dirty work.

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* FourGlassZeroSoul: FourEyesZeroSoul: Wears a pair of glasses during his dirty work.



* NoNameGiven: Only mentioned as Mute.
* TheSociopath: As a [[SilentAntagonist speechless]], [[TheStoic stoic]] executioner of [=The7=], his displays zero emotion to his intended victims and also displays a bit of subtle sadism, taking his time to psychologically torment Kane by killing his family in front of him.



* TheSociopath: As a [[SilentAntagonist speechless]], [[TheStoic stoic]] executioner of [=The7=], his displays zero emotion to his intended victims and also displays a bit of subtle sadism, taking his time to psychologically torture Kane's family in front of him.

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* TheSociopath: As a [[SilentAntagonist speechless]], [[TheStoic stoic]] executioner of [=The7=], his displays zero emotion to his intended victims and also displays a bit of subtle sadism, taking his time to psychologically torture Kane's family in front of him.
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!! Mute

A silent killer working as an executioner for [=The7=]

* FourGlassZeroSoul: Wears a pair of glasses during his dirty work.
* KarmicDeath: Right after he shoots Kane's wife, he's gets served ExtremeMeleeRevenge by the man himself.
* TheSpeechless: True to his name, he doesn't make a single sound even as he's getting beaten to death by Kane.
* TheSociopath: As a [[SilentAntagonist speechless]], [[TheStoic stoic]] executioner of [=The7=], his displays zero emotion to his intended victims and also displays a bit of subtle sadism, taking his time to psychologically torture Kane's family in front of him.
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* BadassGrandpa: Despite getting on in years, he hadn't lost his combat touch.

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* OnlyInItForTheMoney
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere

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* OnlyInItForTheMoney
{{Jerkass}}: The most foul-tempered out of the group.
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere
JerkassHasAPoint: Rightfully calls out Shelly for "being full of shit" when he fakes being Christian, and he has a good reason for being mad at Kane, for working with treachourous [=The7=].
* OnlyInItForTheMoney: Being the mercenary he is, he doesn't want anything than to get paid.
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Calls it quits after not getting his promised bounty.



* KilledOffForReal

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* KilledOffForReal
KilledOffForReal: If you choose to try and save him and Shelly.



* BadassGrandpa: Despite getting on in years, he hadn't lost his combat touch.



* HypocriticalHumor: He's supposedly turned to God and accepted Christianity when you find him- however, he's perfectly okay with picking up a gun and going out on mercenary work again. Rific calls him out on this.
* KarmicDeath: If you choose to save him, [[SarcasmMode he makes like a truly]] [[UngratefulBastard grateful fella he is]] and tries to escape without you. Then he's either blown up by a rocket, or [[TeamKiller shot by Kane]] in a fit of rage.

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* HypocriticalHumor: He's supposedly turned to God and accepted Christianity when you find him- however, he's perfectly okay with picking up a gun and going out on mercenary work again. Rific Thapa calls him out on this.
* KarmicDeath: If you choose to save him, [[SarcasmMode he makes like a truly]] [[UngratefulBastard grateful fella he is]] and tries to escape without you. Then he's either blown up by a stray rocket, or [[TeamKiller shot by Kane]] in a fit of rage.
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* AntiVillain: Stayed at the Brothers' side, believing that Kane is actually guilty of betraying [=The7=].

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* NeverMyFault: He shows a constant inability to accept responsibility for the horrible things he causes, though its questionable if this has to do with an unwillingness to face his guilt or his general amorality.

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* NeverMyFault: He shows a constant inability to accept responsibility for the horrible things he causes, though its questionable if this has to do with an unwillingness to face his guilt or his general amorality. It's also pretty telling that his {{Catchphrase}} is "The fuck I did!"


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!! Carlos

Kane's former friend, who stayed at [=The7=]'s side.

* EnemyMine: After being left behind by the Brothers, he joins up with Kane to take revenge on them.
* EvilFormerFriend: Played with. He doesn't directly antagonize Kane, but he's still willing to abandon him to his death.
* HonorAmongThieves: He believes that mercenaries like himself or Kane can't bend the rules, only to proven otherwise when the Brothers ditch Carlos and his entire team.
* LaserGuidedKarma: Believed that Kane is a traitor who deserved what was coming to them for violating the gang's code, only to be betrayed and left at Kane's mercy himself.
* PunchClockVillain: Has a rather casual approach to his job as a mercenary.
* TokenGoodTeammate: The only member of [=The7=] who isn't outwardly malicious, and also eager to turn on his treacheous bosses.

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* BigBadDuumvirate: These two are more or less directly responsible all of the duo's troubles.



* BigBadDuumvirate: These two are more or less directly responsible all of the duo's troubles.

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--> '''Kane''': [preparing to deal with the Younger Brother] Stay here, I'm gonna kill him myself!



* FinalBoss: The Younger Brother is the final enemy you have to kill before saving Jenny.



* RedOniBlueOni: The Young Brother is Red, being the more psychotic, revenge-driven outta the bunch, while Older one is Blue, cold-blooded and driven by the code, rather than vengeance.

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* RedOniBlueOni: The Young Brother is Red, being the more psychotic, revenge-driven vindictive outta the bunch, while Older one is Blue, cold-blooded cold-blooded, pragmatic and driven by the code, rather than vengeance.
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* TheSociopath: Unlike Kane and Lynch, this duo is thoroughly rotten to core, without any mitigating or redeeming factors whatsoever, even failing at VillainousValor as they simply use the concept of HonorAmongThieves while it suits them, [[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder while perfectly willing to screw over]] ''[[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder countless]]'' [[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder people if it benefits them]].

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* TheSociopath: Unlike Kane and Lynch, this duo is thoroughly rotten to core, without any mitigating or redeeming factors whatsoever, whatsoever. They even failing fail at VillainousValor as they simply use the concept of HonorAmongThieves while it suits them, [[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder while perfectly willing to screw over]] ''[[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder countless]]'' [[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder people if it benefits them]].
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* ChronicBackstabbingDisorder: And ''how''. Kane even has a ''thick book'' of people they "disowned and ruined".

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The crimes lords in charge of The7 that seek revenge on Kane for his (presumable) betrayal.

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The crimes lords in charge of The7 [=The7=] that seek revenge on Kane for his (presumable) betrayal.



* EvilCounterpart: They seem to have similar RedOniBlueOni dynamics as with Kane and Lynch themselves.

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* EvilCounterpart: They seem to have similar RedOniBlueOni dynamics as with Kane and Lynch themselves.themselves, but are also utterly devoid of ''any'' sort of conscience or morality.



* {{Hypocrite}}: The7 boasts itself as a gang with a strong sense of honor and loyalty, showing no mercy to backstabbers like Kane, but at the same time the Brothers themselves [[NotSoAboveItAll are not above betraying and selling out their own]] to save their skins, as exemplified with Havana.

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* EvilerThanThou: Their sole purpose in the story is make Kane and Lynch look like good guys in comparison.
* GoodScarsEvilScars: The Younger Brother has scarring all over his face.
* {{Hypocrite}}: The7 [=The7=] boasts itself as a gang with a strong sense of honor and loyalty, showing no mercy to backstabbers like Kane, but at the same time the Brothers themselves [[NotSoAboveItAll are not above betraying and selling out their own]] to save their skins, as exemplified with Havana.




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* TheSociopath: Unlike Kane and Lynch, this duo is thoroughly rotten to core, without any mitigating or redeeming factors whatsoever, even failing at VillainousValor as they simply use the concept of HonorAmongThieves while it suits them, [[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder while perfectly willing to screw over]] ''[[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder countless]]'' [[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder people if it benefits them]].
* YouHaveFailedMe: They try to have both protagonists, alongside with Kane's family, killed for failing to recover their cash...
* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: ...but at same time they would have killed Kane anyway (which they even outright state), and, given the Brothers' hypocritical and disingenuous nature, probably would have offed his family as well. Hell, Kane even has a pretty big list of people they screwed over throughout their career.

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!! The Brothers

The crimes lords in charge of The7 that seek revenge on Kane for his (presumable) betrayal.

* ArchEnemy: To Kane specifically. This gets solidified when targets them for his RoaringRampageOfRevenge for killing his wife.
* BeardOfEvil: The Older Brother has a pretty big one.
* BigBadDuumvirate: These two are more or less directly responsible all of the duo's troubles.
* EvilCounterpart: They seem to have similar RedOniBlueOni dynamics as with Kane and Lynch themselves.
* EvilRedhead: The Younger Brother has ginger hair, and also notably unhinged.
* {{Hypocrite}}: The7 boasts itself as a gang with a strong sense of honor and loyalty, showing no mercy to backstabbers like Kane, but at the same time the Brothers themselves [[NotSoAboveItAll are not above betraying and selling out their own]] to save their skins, as exemplified with Havana.
* NoNameGiven: Only known as "The Brothers".
* RedOniBlueOni: The Young Brother is Red, being the more psychotic, revenge-driven outta the bunch, while Older one is Blue, cold-blooded and driven by the code, rather than vengeance.



* OverprotectiveDad: He gave Kane his signature scar over the fling with Yoko.

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* OverprotectiveDad: He gave Kane his signature scar over the his fling with Yoko.
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* NeverMyFault: He shows a constant inability to accept responsibility for the horrible things he causes, though its questionable if this has to do with an unwillingness to face his guilt or his general amorality.
** His backstory saw him abandon his wife and daughter and go into a downward spiral of crime after he couldn't come to terms with his role in the accidental death of his son.
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* DomesticAbuse: According to the flashbacks, he was extremely violent towards his wife, which culminates in him ([[AmbiguousSituation possibly]]) brutally murdering her.
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* {{Catchphrase}}: ''[[NeverMyFault "The fuck I did."]]''
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* ArchNemesisDad: Sort of. His daughter Jenny ''hates'' his guts, despite all the trouble he went through to save her.

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* ArchNemesisDad: ArchnemesisDad: Sort of. His daughter Jenny ''hates'' his guts, despite all the trouble he went through to save her.
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* Cluster FBomb: Somehow manages to out-do ''[[UpToEleveneveryone]]'' else in this regard.

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* Cluster FBomb: ClusterFBomb: Somehow manages to out-do ''[[UpToEleveneveryone]]'' ''[[UpToEleven everyone]]'' else in this regard.
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* BadassinaNiceSuit: He's frequently seen in casual suits.

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* BadassinaNiceSuit: BadassInANiceSuit: He's frequently seen in casual suits.

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* ManupilativeBastard: The one thing people (especially Lynch) hate about him is his tendency to withhold important details for his purposes. Ironically enough, the tables are turned in ''Dog Days'' when ''Lynch'' is the one wildholding the details from Kane.

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* ManupilativeBastard: ManipulativeBastard: The one thing people (especially Lynch) hate about him is his tendency to withhold important details for his purposes. Ironically enough, the tables are turned in ''Dog Days'' when ''Lynch'' is the one wildholding the details from Kane.



* OverprotectiveDad: He gave Kane his signature scar over the fling with Yoko.



* Daddy'sLittleVillain: Like her father, she's involved with the Yakuza.

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* Daddy'sLittleVillain: DaddysLittleVillain: Like her father, she's involved with the Yakuza.


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* NoNameGiven: Doesn't say his own name for the sake of secrecy. He also advices Lynch to do the same.
--> "The less we know about each other, the better."

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