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* AnimalMotifs: All of Neville's cars have an elaborate black/yellow outlined octopus vinyl design.
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* MythologyGag: Team Kaizen [[https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound/news/vol7-0-1-patch-notes expresses their condolences]] when Neville's portrayer Creator/ChrisGauthier passed away on February 23, 2024. To honor him, the Vol. 7 of ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedUnbound Unbound]]'' (a game 16 years later) update now includes an "Ode to Neville"; his signature octopus decals (used in his cars) available in the wrap editor, available to obtain by just simply reaching level 1 of the RewardsPass.
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!!!'''Car:''' Aston Martin [=DB9=] (T.F.K.), Lamborghini Murciélago Coupé (Stacked Deck)
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!!!'''Car:''' Aston Martin [=DB9=] (T.F.K.), Lamborghini Murciélago Coupé VT (Stacked Deck)
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Angie is a gifted Hispanic racer fitted with a reckless personality.
She's not afraid to taking risky challenges or pushing her car to its absolute limit.
She's not afraid to taking risky challenges or pushing her car to its absolute limit.
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Angie is a gifted Hispanic racer fitted with a reckless personality.
personality. She's not afraid to taking risky challenges or pushing her car to its absolute limit.
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Kenji's development for his attention grew when he was fed up being ignored in the past.
He has no regrets of bragging out his achievements or threatening his opponents with insulting metaphors.
He has no regrets of bragging out his achievements or threatening his opponents with insulting metaphors.
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Kenji's development for his attention grew when he was fed up being ignored in the past.
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Born in Germany, Wolf developed his pride for money and fame when he was expelled from some of the finest universities in Europe.
Wolf indulges into many fancy things, like exotic cars, luxurious watches or even attracting heeled ladies by his side. Apart from his wealthy status, Wolf loves to race. He'd use his influence and bravado to buy anything that stands in his way.
Wolf indulges into many fancy things, like exotic cars, luxurious watches or even attracting heeled ladies by his side. Apart from his wealthy status, Wolf loves to race. He'd use his influence and bravado to buy anything that stands in his way.
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Born in Germany, Wolf developed his pride for money and fame when he was expelled from some of the finest universities in Europe.
Europe. Wolf indulges into many fancy things, like exotic cars, luxurious watches or even attracting heeled ladies by his side. Apart from his wealthy status, Wolf loves to race. He'd use his influence and bravado to buy anything that stands in his way.
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** This has gotten notice in ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedTheRun The Run]]'', requiring a ''Carbon'' Challenge Series pack to get your hand on. Although it uses an R8 5.2 FSI as the basis.
** With Audi's return in ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedUnbound Unbound]]'', it an unexpected surprise to see Darius's CoolCar making its mark in its Vol. 6 update, albeit using the 2019 facelifed Audi R8.
** With Audi's return in ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedUnbound Unbound]]'', it an unexpected surprise to see Darius's CoolCar making its mark in its Vol. 6 update, albeit using the 2019 facelifed Audi R8.
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-->'''Nikki:''' ''[making a beeline towards the player]'' How dare you show your face here! ''[Darius holds her back]'' Pull Let go of me!
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'''Black Box Era:''' ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUnderground Underground]]'' (''1'' and ''2'') | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedMostWanted Most Wanted]]'' (2005) | '''''Carbon''''' ('''''Main Version''''' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedCarbonOwnTheCityCharacters Own the City]])'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedProStreet ProStreet]]'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUndercover Undercover]]''\\
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'''Black Box Era:''' ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUnderground Underground]]'' (''1'' and ''2'') | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedMostWanted Most Wanted]]'' (2005) ''Characters/NeedForSpeedMostWanted2005'' | '''''Carbon''''' ('''''Main Version''''' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedCarbonOwnTheCityCharacters Own the City]])'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedProStreet ProStreet]]'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUndercover Undercover]]''\\
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As a direct sequel to ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedMostWanted Most Wanted (2005)]]'', ''Carbon'' continues on pulling this trend when it comes to characters.
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As a direct sequel to ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedMostWanted Most Wanted (2005)]]'', ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeedMostWanted2005'', ''Carbon'' continues on pulling this trend when it comes to characters.
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* MoneyMultiplier: If Samson is in your crew, winning a race will give you an extra 10% cash per race, which is very useful for races you haven't completed yet.[[note]]Winning a race you already completed will only net you 500 cash.[[/note]] However, Samson must be racing with you if you want to get this benefit, meaning you can't get this perk when doing races not involving crew members.[[note]]Races such as Drift, Canyon-based events and Checkpoint events.[[/note]]
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* MoneyMultiplier: If Samson is in your crew, winning a race will give you an extra 10% cash per race, which is very useful for races you haven't completed yet.[[note]]Winning a race you already completed will only net you 500 cash.[[/note]] However, Samson must be racing with you if you want to get this benefit, meaning you can't get this perk when doing races not involving crew members.[[note]]Races such as Drift, Canyon-based events and events, Checkpoint events.events, and Rival Crew Challenges.[[/note]]
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* MsFanservice: {{Downplayed|Trope}}. She is a gorgeous woman, but Nikki is among the least sexualized female characters in the franchise (at least during the tuner era), wearing clothes that aren't particularly skimpy, neither in the present or in the flashbacks. The most she goes along with this is her doing a slow-motion SupermodelStrut with MaleGaze on her legs during the {{flashback}} of the race in which the player is set up.
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* MsFanservice: {{Downplayed|Trope}}. She is a gorgeous woman, but Nikki is among the least sexualized female characters in the franchise (at least during the tuner era), wearing clothes that aren't particularly skimpy, neither in the present or in the flashbacks. The most she goes along with this is her doing a slow-motion SupermodelStrut with MaleGaze that [[LegFocus focuses on her legs legs]] during the {{flashback}} of the race in which the player is set up.
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* StarterMon: He is the first member to join your crew after you complete the prologue.
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!!!'''Car:''' Aston Martin [=DB9=] (T.F.K.), Lamborghini Murciélago Coupé (2001) (Stacked Deck)
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!!!'''Car:''' Aston Martin [=DB9=] (T.F.K.), Lamborghini Murciélago Coupé (2001) (Stacked Deck)
* MeaningfulName: The name Darius comes from the Persian "Dariush" which means "he possesses" and "rich and kingly", and it befits his status as leader of Stacked Deck.
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[[caption-width-right:300:David (left) as seen in the prologue.]]
!!!'''Car:''' Jaguar XK (2006)
!!!'''Affiliation:''' Stacked Deck
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' David Footman
The member of Stacked Deck who serves as Darius's PersonalMook.
In the prologue, after the player's M3 GTR was totalled while escaping and left in the mercy of Cross, Darius arrives with his henchmen and orders David to settle the player's bounty.
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* CoolCar: He's seen driving a Jaguar XK, which is odd that it is a Tier 2 car, while his fellow Stacked Deck members drive Tier 3 cars.
* PersonalMook: He is Darius's bodyuard who is ordered to pay the player's [=150K=] bounty.
* OutOfFocus: He only makes a brief appearance in the cutscene, and also last seen in the ending [[spoiler:picking up Darius after losing his car and Silverton.]]
* TheUnfought: Despite being part of Stacked Deck, he's the only member doesn't race.
* TheVoiceless: There's not a single peep from David. Justified that he's a minor charcacter.
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[[caption-width-right:300:David (left) as seen in the prologue.]]
!!!'''Car:''' Jaguar XK (2006)
!!!'''Affiliation:''' Stacked Deck
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' David Footman
The member of Stacked Deck who serves as Darius's PersonalMook.
In the prologue, after the player's M3 GTR was totalled while escaping and left in the mercy of Cross, Darius arrives with his henchmen and orders David to settle the player's bounty.
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* CoolCar: He's seen driving a Jaguar XK, which is odd that it is a Tier 2 car, while his fellow Stacked Deck members drive Tier 3 cars.
* PersonalMook: He is Darius's bodyuard who is ordered to pay the player's [=150K=] bounty.
* OutOfFocus: He only makes a brief appearance in the cutscene, and also last seen in the ending [[spoiler:picking up Darius after losing his car and Silverton.]]
* TheUnfought: Despite being part of Stacked Deck, he's the only member doesn't race.
* TheVoiceless: There's not a single peep from David. Justified that he's a minor charcacter.
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!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Creator/EmmanuelleVaugier
Creator/EmmanuelleVaugier (voice and likeliness), Silje Halvorsen (live action body double)
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* EnemyMine: Works alongside Angie and Kenji in Stacked Deck in final attempt to get back at the player.
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* EnemyMine: Works alongside Angie and Kenji in Stacked Deck in a final attempt to get back at the player.
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According to [this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdsRhzIfQlg)
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, for Le Mans quattro* ShrinkingViolet: Seems to be really nervous when interacting with the player in his cutscene, stuttering in his speeches.
* EnemyMine: Works alongside Angie and Kenji in Stacked Deck in final attempt to get back at the player.
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* StrongButUnskilled: Their muscle cars have acceptable top speed and great acceleration, but awful handling due to their tendency to oversteer and slide around.
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* StrongButUnskilled: UnskilledButStrong: Their muscle cars have acceptable top speed and great acceleration, but awful handling due to their tendency to oversteer and slide around.
* EnemyMine: Works alongside Wolf and Kenji in Stacked Deck in final attempt to get back at the player.
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* StrongButUnskilled: Same deal as the rest of her crew. Her cars excel at acceleration with a middling top speed, but they suck at taking corners.
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* StrongButUnskilled: UnskilledButStrong: Same deal as the rest of her crew. Her cars excel at acceleration with a middling top speed, but they suck at taking corners.
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During the backstory, Samson saw the tragic race when the cops disabled all the racers except for the player, but also saw a mysterious Chrysler who helped the player escape at the cost of taking the fall. Seeing whatever is coming a mile away, Samson joins with the player’s crew.
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During the backstory, Samson saw the tragic race when the cops disabled all the racers except for the player, but also saw a the driver of the mysterious Chrysler who helped the player escape at the cost of taking the fall.having a police badge. Seeing whatever is coming a mile away, Samson joins with the player’s crew.
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* MightyGlacier: As said by the their StrongButUnskilled car stats, Samson takes advantage of it and turns his car into a battering ram.
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* MightyGlacier: As said by the their StrongButUnskilled UnskilledButStrong car stats, Samson takes advantage of it and turns his car into a battering ram.
* EnemyMine: Works alongside Angie and Wolf in Stacked Deck in final attempt to get back at the player.
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During the backstory, Yumi saw the cops ambushing the race and disabling the cars of all the racers except for the player's, making her realize that someone tipped off the cops. Yumi's curiosity has led her to join with the player's crew.
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* AffablyEvil: Darius is actually a nice person and offers the player a starter car and a crew before [[TheMole his betrayal]]. On top of that, he's the least antagonistic among other {{Big Bad}}s in the franchise.
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* AffablyEvil: Darius is actually a nice pleasant person and offers the player a starter car and a crew before [[TheMole his betrayal]]. On top of that, he's the least antagonistic among other {{Big Bad}}s in the franchise.
* {{Irony}}: Despite the other crew bosses being mad at the player for being the only one able to escape with the money with them getting arrested, they joined Darius, the man responsible for the set up, to get back at the player.
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* MasterOfAll: As explained above, his Le Mans quattro has nearly or fully maxed stats everywhere despite being classified as an Exotic.
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* MyRulesAreNotYourRules: Despite the game's car class stating that Exotics have excellent top speed, good handling, but lesser acceleration, his Le Mans quattro, despite being classified as an Exotic, has maxed out stats on all three categories. For comparison, not even the BMW M3 GTR (classified in this game as also Exotic) had those stats.[[note]]In ''Most Wanted'' (2005) it is maxed out at top speed and acceleration but has lesser handling, while the M3 GTR available in ''Carbon'' for Quick Race had maxed out acceleration and handling while having lesser top speed.[[/note]]
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* MyRulesAreNotYourRules: Despite the game's car class stating that Exotics have excellent top speed, good handling, but lesser acceleration, his Le Mans quattro, despite being classified as an Exotic, has on top of having maxed out stats on all three categories. top speed, excels greatly in handling and acceleration combined, even more than maxed-out tier 3 Exotics with similar stats. For comparison, not even the BMW M3 GTR (classified in this game as also Exotic) had those stats.[[note]]In ''Most Wanted'' (2005) it is maxed out privileges, at top speed and best having tier 3 maxed-out Exotic acceleration with a handling on par with tier 3 Tuners, but still has lesser handling, while the M3 GTR available in ''Carbon'' for Quick Race had maxed out acceleration and handling while having lesser top speed.[[/note]]speed like other Bonus tier 3 Exotics.
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* VillainWithGoodPublicity: He seems to be respected and well-regarded around the town, with even [[ScaryBlackMan Cross]] answering to him for a permission to bounty hunt, and is able to tip off cops in the race the player involved.
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* SpottingTheThread: She overheard the police chatter that took place prior to the race, and heard them talking about disabling Suspects Bravo, Charlie and Delta (Angie, Kenji and Wolf) but leaving Suspect Alpha (the player) alone. She recalls that this strategy made no sense to her - the police would never leave one suspect in a street race alone unless they were specifically made to do so.
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* SpottingTheThread: She overheard the police chatter that took place prior to the ambush at the race, and heard them talking about disabling Suspects Bravo, Charlie and Delta (Angie, Kenji and Wolf) but leaving Suspect Alpha (the player) alone. She recalls that this strategy made no sense to her - the police would never leave one suspect in a street race alone unless they were specifically made to do so.
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* SpottingTheThread: He saw Nikki getting knocked down by one of Darius' men during the police ambush in the prologue, and noticed the man had the same bag that she had had.
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* SpottingTheThread: When the ambush took place, he saw the player disappear down an alley. He recalls that a car parked in front of the alley moved out of the way as they took off. The driver had a badge on his belt.
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* SpottingTheThread: She overheard the police chatter that took place prior to the race, and heard them talking about disabling Suspects Bravo, Charlie and Delta (Angie, Kenji and Wolf) but leaving Suspect Alpha (the player) alone. She recalls that this strategy made no sense to her - the police would never leave one suspect in a street race alone unless they were specifically made to do so.
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* BadassCrew: The player has a crew with the [[BadassDriver best drivers]] around the Palmont City. And even represents as the crew's leader!
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* BadassCrew: The player has a crew with the [[BadassDriver best drivers]] around the Palmont City. And even represents as the crew's leader!
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* MsFanservice: Downplayed. Emmanuelle Vaugier is a gorgeous woman (she even posed for men's magazines around the time of the game's release), but Nikki is among the least sexualized female characters in the franchise (at least during the tuner era), wearing clothes that aren't particularly skimpy, neither in the present or in the flashbacks. The most she goes along with this is her doing a SexyWalk in slow motion during the flashback of the race in which the player is set up.
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* MsFanservice: Downplayed. Emmanuelle Vaugier {{Downplayed|Trope}}. She is a gorgeous woman (she even posed for men's magazines around the time of the game's release), woman, but Nikki is among the least sexualized female characters in the franchise (at least during the tuner era), wearing clothes that aren't particularly skimpy, neither in the present or in the flashbacks. The most she goes along with this is her doing a SexyWalk in slow motion slow-motion SupermodelStrut with MaleGaze on her legs during the flashback {{flashback}} of the race in which the player is set up.
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'''Black Box Era:''' ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUnderground Underground]]'' (''1'' and ''2'') | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedMostWanted Most Wanted]]'' (2005) | '''''Carbon''''' ('''''Main Version''''' | ''([[Characters/NeedForSpeedCarbonOwnTheCityCharacters Own the City]])'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedProStreet ProStreet]]'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUndercover Undercover]]''\\
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'''Black Box Era:''' ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUnderground Underground]]'' (''1'' and ''2'') | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedMostWanted Most Wanted]]'' (2005) | '''''Carbon''''' ('''''Main Version''''' | ''([[Characters/NeedForSpeedCarbonOwnTheCityCharacters ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedCarbonOwnTheCityCharacters Own the City]])'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedProStreet ProStreet]]'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUndercover Undercover]]''\\
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[[header:[[center:'''''VideoGame/NeedForSpeed''''' [[Characters/NeedForSpeed character index]]\\
[-'''Classic Era:''' ''[[Characters/TheNeedForSpeed The Need for Speed]]'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedPorscheUnleashed Porsche Unleashed]]''\\
'''Black Box Era:''' ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUnderground Underground]]'' (''1'' and ''2'') | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedMostWanted Most Wanted]]'' (2005) | '''''Carbon''''' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedProStreet ProStreet]]'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUndercover Undercover]]''\\
'''Autolog Era:''' ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedShift Shift]]'' (''Shift'' PSP version and ''Shift 2: Unleashed'') | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedNitro Nitro]]'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedTheRun The Run]]'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedRivals Rivals]]''\\
'''[[Characters/NeedForSpeed2014 2014 film adaptation]]'''\\
'''Ghost Games Era:''' [[Characters/NeedForSpeed2015 (2015)]] | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedPayback Payback]]'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedHeat Heat]]''\\
'''New Criterion Era:''' ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUnbound Unbound]]'']]-]]]
The characters of the ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeed'' game ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeedCarbon''.
As a direct sequel to ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedMostWanted Most Wanted (2005)]]'', ''Carbon'' continues on pulling this trend when it comes to characters.
Unique to the game, it introduces crew members. Each of them, whether ally or enemy to the player, possess unique traits and abilities, appearance included. This trend continues to be a mainstay in later ''Need for Speed'' games.
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!!!'''Car:''' Toyota Supra Turbo (1998) (originally by Darius, during cutscenes), BMW M3 GTR (race version), player's choice, '''SPOILER CAR'''[[labelnote:*]]Audi Le Mans quattro (originally by Darius)[[/labelnote]]
!!!'''Affiliation:''' Stacked Deck (formerly), Player's crew
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Craig Sorensen (live action body double)
->''"..."''
The main protagonist of the game.
Following the events of ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedMostWanted Most Wanted]]'' (2005), after getting their BMW back and becoming TheMostWanted, they returned to their old hometown, Palmont City, where it's revealed that the player got a bad rep from a past fateful race. Aided by their associate Darius and their former girlfriend Nikki, the player tries to clear their name.
The player character is ostensibly the same one as the one in ''Most Wanted'' (2005); for tropes pertaining to the player character in said game, see [[Characters/NeedForSpeedMostWanted here]].
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* AmbiguousGender: Averted. Just like the previous game, their gender is revealed to be a male, which is justified by the target market for ''Need for Speed'' games.
* BadassCrew: The player has a crew with the [[BadassDriver best drivers]] around the Palmont City. And even represents as the crew's leader!
* BadassDriver: Despite all the bad reputation from returning to Palmont, they still manage to take on all of the 4 crews and the boroughs and eventually become the ruler of the city.
* CoolCar: As always, the player is still seen rolling in their iconic M3 GTR through the canyons of Palmont City in the prologue. Shame it was totaled for good while escaping from Cross.
* CutsceneIncompetence: You could actually handle yourself pretty well during the chase with Cross in the intro, and yet the following cutscene will still have your character crash the M3 GTR, totaling it.
* DarkAndTroubledPast: It's revealed in flashbacks (first shown in the prologue and later on through the game) that years ago the player participated in a race against the other crew leaders of Palmont that ended up being ambushed by the police, and the fact that he was the only racer who escaped (while carrying the bag of prize money, although it's revealed that he was given another bag containing only paper) put in a negative impact to the other crews.
* ExperiencedProtagonist: It is revealed in this game that the player already has a great amount of experience back in Palmont City before leaving for Rockport with their flashy M3 GTR.
* TheFaceless: Subverted. During the busted cutscenes, they do have a face, but censored out. Like in ''Most Wanted'' (2005) though, in the ending you can see a clear image of the player from behind, standing alongside Nikki. Their face is also partially seen (uncensored) on a rear view mirror in the beginning.
* TheLeader: As part of the game's plot of controlling all the four boroughs of Palmont City, which are controlled by street racing crews, the player is the leader of their own crew.
* MaybeEverAfter: It's stated that the player and Nikki were in a relationship in the past, but the game's rather abrupt ending leaves it in the air whether they'll rekindle their relationship or not.[[note]]It is known that a cutscene was filmed in which Nikki would challenge the player to a friendly race in a way that made it more clear that they would indeed rekindle their relationship, but it ended up being a [[invoked]] DeletedScene.[[/note]]
* NoNameGiven: Again, they're simply the player. That is all.
* NoRespectGuy: [[spoiler:Loses their respect from his ex-crew Stacked Deck, and the bosses of the other crews, after returning to Palmont City.]]
* PlayerCharacter: Well, duh! He ''is'' the player with whom you play the game.
* TakingOverTheTown: The player must form a crew and work all their way through to take control of all the four boroughs of Palmont City.
* ATasteOfPower: Like in ''Most Wanted'' (2005), you still get to try your hands in the BMW M3 GTR, before having to start off with the three starter cars.
* VillainProtagonist: Obviously, like in ''Most Wanted'', the player is a street racer, and street racing is illegal.
* TheVoiceless: The player doesn't speak at all. Interestingly enough, it's stated in the game that they do speak, apparently it's just that it isn't heard in the game: When Nikki remembers the night the player left town, she says to the player "If what you're saying is true..."
* YouCantThwartStageOne: The player lost their M3 GTR while escaping from Cross in the prologue, totaling the car for good.
* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: [[spoiler:Darius betrays the player and sells them out to Cross after they defeat the previous 3 bosses]].
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!!Player's Crew Members
[[folder:Neville]]
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* '''Race:''' Zone heat levels will
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!!!'''Car:''' Depending on player's chosen car class [[labelnote:Click to view]]\\
'''Exotic:''' Alfa Romeo Brera (Tier 1), Lotus Elise [=111R=] (Series 2) (Tier 2), Lamborghini Gallardo (2006) (Tier 3)\\
'''Muscle:''' Chrysler [=300C=] HEMI [=SRT8=] (Tier 1), Ford Mustang GT (Gen. 5, 2005) (Tier 2), Shelby [=GT500=] (1967) (Tier 3)\\
'''Tuner:''' Mazda [=Mazdaspeed3=] (BK) (Tier 1), Renault Clio V6 (Tier 2), Nissan [=350Z=] (Z33, 2003) (Tier 3)[[/labelnote]]
!!!'''Affiliation:''' Player's crew
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Creator/ChrisGauthier (live action), Brian Scolaro (voice during races)
->''"I got your back. I'll lose the heat, stay on the pedal."''
The first crew member to join the player.
Neville loves the thrill and joy of getting the cops attention and it would take a swarm to pry him out. Mischievous, gung-ho and playful, Neville still has guts and skill when helping the player conquer the roads.
He was originally a car seller for Darius, offering a starter car to the player. Whatever class the player picks, Neville also chooses the same. Then he and Nikki race in San Juan to teach the player how street racing in Palmont works now. Neville then hangs out with the player and settles in a safehouse Nikki suggested before he joins the player's crew to start off their journey.
His role as a crew member is a '''Blocker''', while '''Fixer''' is his specialty.
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* BewareTheSillyOnes: He maybe a mischievous comic relief and a fun guy on the streets, but he is extremely skilled and serious behind the wheel, which these are not to be underestimated. This is best exemplified when the player first finds the Palmont City police while alongside him; Neville will actually cause one of the police cars to flip over.
-->'''Neville:''' Look out, cops! Watch this! ''[Neville crashes sideways against one of the police cars, causing it to flip over]'' Who's the coffee grinder, baby? Haha haha!
* ButtMonkey: A rare example of this in the ''Need for Speed'' franchise, but his role in all but one of the cutscenes he's in cements him as this, with the wingmen tutorial having Nikki use him as a example of how the Blocker wingman works (by crashing against him), and his status as the first crew member to join the player's crew also makes him susceptible to also be the first one to be cut to make way for new crew members. He {{lampshade|Hanging}}s this (and almost name-drops the trope in the process) when he tries to chime in with a suggestion when Nikki asks the player to select their first car for the game from three cars:
-->'''Neville:''' Hey, if there's three, do I get one? I mean, I don't care which one, although I am partial to the one with the sweet rims.
-->'''Nikki:''' Why don't you just make sure the tanks are filled?
-->'''Neville:''' That's great... '''I'M THE MONKEY!'''
* BigFun: Neville sure is an eager, gung-ho street racer.
* BoisterousBruiser: Neville's really a LargeHam blocker.
* BumblingSidekick: Subverted. He's shown to be a bit clumsy on his cutscenes, but this guy is serious when working with the player during races.
* CarFu: As a blocker, Neville can temporarily take an opponent out by ramming their vehicle and forcing them to a stop.
* {{Leitmotif}}: His theme is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty_xDAXN6lQ "Steamworks"]] by Music/ThePresets.
* MoneyMultiplier: If Neville is in your crew, winning a race will give you an extra 200 cash per race, regardless if you don't choose him to race with you or races that don't involve crew members.
* NiceGuy: Neville, being a fun-loving guy, is very laid-back and friendly.
* StoutStrength: He is portrayed with such a heavy build, but his weight is unaffected when behind the wheel.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Sal Mustela]]
[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sal_6.png]]
[floatboxright:
'''Crew Member Bonuses''':
* '''Race''': Reduces heat level of the player's
vehicle after every race
* '''Career''': Autosculpt for body kits,
bonnets and roof scoops
]
!!!'''Car:''' Depending on player's chosen car class [[labelnote:Click to view]]\\
'''Exotic:''' Mercedes-Benz CLK 500 (Tier 1), Porsche Cayman S (987) (Tier 2), Lamborghini Gallardo (2006) (Tier 3)\\
'''Muscle:''' Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 (1967) (Tier 1), Dodge Charger [=SRT8=] (LX) (Tier 2), Shelby [=GT500=] (1967) (Tier 3)\\
'''Tuner:''' Mazda RX-8 ([=SE3P=]) (Tier 1), Volkswagen Golf [=R32=] ([=Mk5=]) (Tier 2), Toyota Supra Turbo (1998) (Tier 3)[[/labelnote]]
!!!'''Affiliation:''' Player's crew
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Creator/EliasToufexis (live action), Creator/JoshKeaton (voice during races)
->''"You don't know me, but I know you, I'm a big fan. I've seen all your races."''
The second crew member to join the player. He is available after winning five races.
Sal is an avid race fan who originally grew up in the slums in the inner city. He was first a big fan alongside the crowd, just before one fateful night that the player had to leave for Rockport. Realizing that they returned home, Sal meets with the player and offer his services. A nimble trickster on the road, he uses his past to take advantage in the competition.
Nikki hired Sal because he is a big fan of the player after seeing many race wins in their reputation, reasoning why she left Sal with the player. Though reluctant, he has confidence and joins the player's crew, alongside Neville.
His role as a crew member is a '''Scout''', while '''Fabrication''' is his specialty.
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* AscendedFanboy: He idolizes the player, then later becomes part of their crew, alongside Neville (if only you don't fire the latter).
* TheBlacksmith: If hired to you crew, Autosculpt becomes available for body kits (front bumpers, rear bumpers and side skirts), roof scoops and hoods, allowing you to alter certain areas for each part.
* GotVolunteered: Subverted. He appears visibly reluctant when he meets the player upon their return, but after joining the crew, Sal becomes more confident.
* {{Leitmotif}}: His theme is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRHKP8RXrVc "What It Look Like"]] by Spank Rock.
* OnlyOneName: One of the two aversions in this game, alongside Cross, in that his surname is revealed. Sal is the only character in ''Carbon'' to ever have a full name.
* SecretPath: As a scout, Sal can locate and take shortcuts on the track, giving the player full advantage to the competition and faster times.
* WrongSideOfTheTracks: He grew up in alleys in the inner city slums, which is why he uses them as shortcuts for him and the player to take during races.
[[/folder]]
!!Main Crew Members
!!!'''T.F.K.'''
[[folder:In General]]
[[quoteright:128:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tfk.png]]
The main crew based in Fortuna led by Wolf.
T.F.K. are solely European drivers who drive exotic cars and they're depicted with white, silver and grey cars.
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* AwesomeButImpractical: Their exotic cars have high top speed and acceptable handling, but accelerates sluggishly, which is why the cars are best on the highways of Palmont, where it can maximize its top speed (with the combination of nitrous).
* ColorMotif: T.F.K. are depicted in blue in cars and theme.
* FunWithAcronyms: Although there is no agreement on what it's supposed to mean, it's commonly stated to be '''T'''he '''F'''ortuna '''K'''ings.
* GenreMotif: All their members have rap [[{{Leitmotif}} Leitmotifs]].
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Wolf]]
[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/nfsc_wolf.png]]
!!!'''Car:''' Aston Martin [=DB9=] (T.F.K.), Lamborghini Murciélago Coupé (2001) (Stacked Deck)
!!!'''Affiliation:''' T.F.K. (leader), Stacked Deck (member)
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Creator/ShawMadson
->''"So... how long did it take you to spend all the money you took from me?"''
The main boss of T.F.K.
Born in Germany, Wolf developed his pride for money and fame when he was expelled from some of the finest universities in Europe.
Wolf indulges into many fancy things, like exotic cars, luxurious watches or even attracting heeled ladies by his side. Apart from his wealthy status, Wolf loves to race. He'd use his influence and bravado to buy anything that stands in his way.
He, alongside the other crew bosses, Angie and Kenji raced with the player before they were ambushed and arrested, whilst the player escapes.
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* AnimalMotifs: Downplayed; he doesn't have as much wolf-related imagery as one would expect a guy actually named Wolf to have, but appropiately enough, wolves can be heard howling during his BossBattle intro.
* TheAnticipator: In contrast to the BossBattle intros of Kenji (in which the player and Kenji race together to the start line) and Angie (in which the player awaits for Angie to arrive), when the player is racing to the start line, Wolf is alredy waiting for them.
-->'''Wolf:''' You made me wait. I'm just surprised you were stupid enough to show up at all.
* BadassLongcoat: Wolf sports a beige longcoat as seen in his intro.
* BreakTheHaughty: The Fortuna campaign is basically one long example of this for Wolf. In contrast with Kenji and Angie, who make clear to the player that that they don't like them and tell them to go away, Wolf instead appears to arrogantly toy with the player, sarcastically asking them how long did it take them to "spend all the money you took from me", and even telling them that Fortuna is for "serious drivers, not for thieves and cowards". All this only for Wolf, unlike Kenji and Angie who remained defiant after their defeats, to meekly say "ILetYouWin" after being defeated by the player.
* ConspicuousGloves: He wears black driving gloves for no particular reason, given no other driver in the game does it. Considering the high-class appearance of his T.F.K. crew, it appears to be trying to evoke a rare male example of HighClassGloves.
* CoolCar: Uses an Aston Martin [=DB9=], and later a Lamborghini Murcielago.
* ExpelledFromEveryOtherSchool: The Prima Guide's bio states that he was kicked out from several elite universities in Europe.
* ILetYouWin: Says this word-for-word when you beat him.
* {{Leitmotif}}: His theme is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48Z5SCIV-Uo "After Party"]] by Dynamite MC.
* MythologyGag: In ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeedPayback'' Natalia Nova, a racer who is also an internet vlogger and who livestreams the race she has with the player, at one point will thank a donation made during the livestream by someone who goes by the username, "[=WolfTFK=]". Since when did Wolf follow social media vloggers?
* MyRulesAreNotYourRules: In the Xbox and Playstation versions of ''Carbon'', Wolf is the ONLY Tier 1 boss that uses NOS in a Canyon duel. Yeah, you know, those dangerous races where you can fall off the cliff? Where you can't use NOS at all? Wolf's Aston Martin uses NOS during that race. This is at least subverted with his Lamborghini.
* NoNonsenseNemesis: Wolf is all business on his races.
** At the beginning of their Canyon Duels, Kenji starts out normally while Angie overtakes you and does a burnout in front of your car, seemingly attempting to stall them (that and/or just to be petty). What does Wolf do? He doesn't even stop besides the player's car to start the race, just racing past your car while saying "Come on!"
** A downplayed example, but after the defeated leaders are drafted into Stacked Deck and given new cars by Darius to challenge the player, while Kenji and Angie are shown clearly enjoying their new rides before their first races with them, Wolf will have a serious expression.
* NotEvenBotheringWithTheAccent: Downplayed. He's German (or at least his bio states that he was born in Germany), yet he speaks in a perfect American accent.
* RichBastard: Wolf is a man born with money, matched with his smuggest personality.
* TheWhyWaitCombatant: When you compete against him in a Canyon Duel (the first time), he doesn't even stop besides the player's car to start the race; he simply races past your car while saying "Come on!"
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Colin]]
[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/colin_0.png]]
[floatboxright:
'''Crew Member Bonuses:'''
* '''Race:''' Increases drafting zone
* '''Career:''' Unlocks Autosculpt for exhausts,
rims, spoilers and chop-top
]
!!!'''Car:''' Alfa Romeo Brera (Tier 1), Porsche Cayman S (987) (Tier 2), Porsche Carrera GT (980) (Tier 3)
!!!'''Affiliation:''' T.F.K. (formerly), Player's crew
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Steve Lawlor
->''"Look... I just wanna race. That's all I've ever wanted."''
One of the former crew members of T.F.K. who joins the player's crew after you defeat Wolf and control Fortuna.
Colin originally was a noble, if prideful and competitive, motorsports racer who hailed from southern England. After retiring from the sport, he developed an interest in street racing and started being involved in it. Taking experience on the circuits, this cutthroat racer ensures that there is nothing too noble about finishing the race last.
During the backstory, Colin was seen in the devastation when he saw Nikki knocked down and a guy who was switching the bag. Seeking to help the player’s truth about their past, Colin join the player’s crew.
His role as crew member is a '''Drafter''', while '''Fabrication''' is his specialty.
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* BadassLongcoat: As per T.F.K., just like what his boss wears, Colin also wears a longcoat too.
* TheBlacksmith: If hired to you crew, Autosculpt for becomes available for spoilers, exhaust tips, rims, and chop-tops for muscle cars, allowing you to alter certain areas for each part.
* DefeatMeansFriendship: Technically you defeat ''his boss'' but Colin joins your crew all the same.
* FollowTheWhiteRabbit: As a drafter, Colin can provide a speed boost to you by letting him overtake you and slipstream off of them. Very useful in Speedtrap events and in long straights. And it's okay if he crosses the finish line first since he's part of your crew, you as a crew still win the race.
* FromCamouflageToCriminal: Since street racing is illegal, Colin went from legitimate track racing to illicit street racing.
* {{Leitmotif}}: His theme is Dynamite MC's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEz4HWdyEMo "Bounce"]].
* {{Pride}}: This young-gun has noble ethics, that gives [[{{VideoGame/NeedForSpeedMostWanted}} Baron]] a run for his money.
* RetiredBadass: Averted. Colin was once a competitive racer in the motorsports world before taking part in street racing.
* StiffUpperLip: Colin is British who [[TheStoic never blows off his steam]]. He does not even move a muscle in his bio video.
* TheStoic: Colin is not one for open display of emotion; he doesn't emote or do anything during his intro video. This is even a plot point, where he remained cool when everyone was panicking during the botched race, enabling him to see Nikki being knocked down and Darius's goon switching the bags.
[[/folder]]
!!!'''21st Street Crew'''
[[folder:In General]]
[[quoteright:128:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/21st_street.png]]
The main crew based in Kempton led by Angie.
The 21st Street Crew are solely American drivers who drive muscle cars and they're depicted with orange and grey cars.
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* ColorMotif: The 21st Street Crew are depicted in yellow in cars and theme.
* GenreMotif: Its members are associated with rock music.
* StrongButUnskilled: Their muscle cars have acceptable top speed and great acceleration, but awful handling due to their tendency to oversteer and slide around.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Angie]]
[[quoteright:256:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/nfsc_angie.png]]
!!!'''Car:''' Dodge Charger R/T (1969) (21st Street Crew), Dodge Challenger Concept (Stacked Deck)
!!!'''Affiliation:''' 21st Street Crew (leader), Stacked Deck (member)
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Creator/DanielleKremeniuk
->''"Yeah, I heard you were back in town. Go back to where you came from."''
The main boss of the 21st Street Crew.
Angie is a gifted Hispanic racer fitted with a reckless personality.
She's not afraid to taking risky challenges or pushing her car to its absolute limit.
She, alongside the other crew bosses, Kenji and Wolf raced with the player before they were ambushed and arrested, whilst the player escapes.
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* AllThereInTheManual: The fact that she's Hispanic is not mentioned at all in the game. Add in the FakeNationality of the actress playing her and it's easy to assume that she's a non-Hispanic white woman.
* ArrogantKungFuGirl: A racing variation. Her cockiness on the streets knows no bounds.
* CoolCar: Angie drives a 1969 Dodge Charger [=R/T=], and later switches out to the Dodge Challenger Concept.
* DarkAndTroubledPast: Angie had some bad experience during her last race when she botched her drift while racing with Kenji. This explains the scratches on her car.
* {{Leitmotif}}: Her theme is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WZQxA8nMUM "Hurricane"]] by Music/{{Kyuss}}.
* TheSmurfettePrinciple: The only female crew boss among the crews in ''Carbon''.
* SpicyLatina: The Prima Guide states she's of Hispanic origin.
* StrongButUnskilled: Same deal as the rest of her crew. Her cars excel at acceleration with a middling top speed, but they suck at taking corners.
* WhatAPieceOfJunk: While her Charger R/T has some bumps and scratches that are left intact (caused by a failed drift,) that doesn't make it any less powerful.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Samson]]
[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/samson_0.png]]
[floatboxright:
'''Crew Member Bonuses:'''
* '''Race:''' 10% additional cash
for successful races
* '''Career:''' Reduces heat level in every
territory acquired by the player
]
!!!'''Car:''' Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 (1967) (Tier 1), Dodge Charger R/T (1969) (Tier 2), Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda (Tier 3)
!!!'''Affiliation:''' 21st Street Crew (formerly), Player's crew
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Noah Danby (live action), Joseph May (voice during races, credited as Joe May)
->''"Well, well, well...nice of you to show."''
One of the former crew members of the 21st Street Crew who joins the player's crew after you defeat Angie and control Kempton.\\\
This 7-foot racer can shake anyone that stands in his way. Samson is gifted and well-educated on the road, thanks to his intelligence and his expansive vocabulary, meaning he can outwit and outsmart anyone. But to ensure no one can beat him in the finish, he marks down each one of them, leaving his adversaries merciless.
During the backstory, Samson saw the tragic race when the cops disabled all the racers except for the player, but also saw a mysterious Chrysler who helped the player escape at the cost of taking the fall. Seeing whatever is coming a mile away, Samson joins with the player’s crew.
His role as a crew member is a '''Blocker''', while '''Fixer''' is his specialty.
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* CarFu: Just like Neville. As a blocker, Samson can temporarily take an opponent out by ramming their vehicle and forcing them to a stop.
* DefeatMeansFriendship: Technically you defeat ''his boss'' but Samson joins your crew all the same.
* GeniusBruiser: Not only he’s capable of taking down his rivals, but also is gifted with knowledge.
* GentleGiant: He’s apparently 7-foot and has a FaceOfAThug, but he’s a NiceGuy and would do anything to help you out.
* {{Leitmotif}}: His theme is Music/{{Wolfmother}}'s [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOt3RYoVI0c "Joker and the Thief"]].
* ManlyFacialHair: Going along with his image of a rough, manly muscle car driver, Samson has an awesome-looking goatee.
* MightyGlacier: As said by the their StrongButUnskilled car stats, Samson takes advantage of it and turns his car into a battering ram.
* MoneyMultiplier: If Samson is in your crew, winning a race will give you an extra 10% cash per race, which is very useful for races you haven't completed yet.[[note]]Winning a race you already completed will only net you 500 cash.[[/note]] However, Samson must be racing with you if you want to get this benefit, meaning you can't get this perk when doing races not involving crew members.[[note]]Races such as Drift, Canyon-based events and Checkpoint events.[[/note]]
* WhatAPieceOfJunk: All his muscle cars are old-looking, but they're still as competitive as any other crewmate's car.
[[/folder]]
!!!'''Bushido'''
[[folder:In General]]
[[quoteright:128:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/bushido_7.png]]
The main crew based in Downtown led by Kenji.
Bushido are solely Asian drivers who drive tuner cars and they're depicted with green cars with black vinyls and white calligraphy decals saying their crew's name.
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* ColorMotif: Bushido are depicted in green in cars and theme.
* GenreMotif: Both members with known [[{{Leitmotif}} Leitmotifs]] have electronic music as their theme songs.
* WeakButSkilled: The exact opposite of Angie's muscle cars, Bushido's tuner cars are slower with middling acceleration, but handle nicely around turns, which is why these cars are great in drift events and canyon races.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Kenji]]
[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/nfsc_kenji.png]]
!!!'''Car:''' Mazda RX-7 (FD, Series 6) (Bushido), Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR-edition (Stacked Deck), '''OTHERS '''[[labelnote:*]]Ford Mustang GT (Gen. 5, 2005) (promotional trailer)[[/labelnote]]
!!!'''Affiliation:''' Bushido (leader), Stacked Deck (member)
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Creator/KenKirby (likeness), Creator/ArchieKao (voice)
->''"I heard you were back in town. Now I wanna hear you're gone!"''
The main boss of Bushido.
Kenji's development for his attention grew when he was fed up being ignored in the past.
He has no regrets of bragging out his achievements or threatening his opponents with insulting metaphors.
He, alongside the other crew bosses, Angie and Wolf raced with the player before they were ambushed and arrested, whilst the player escapes.
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* CoolCar: Drives an FD Mazda [=RX-7=], and later switches it out for a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX MR-Edition. In one of the promotional trailers, he was seen driving a yellow Ford Mustang GT.
* DrivesLikeCrazy: Unlike the other crew members, Kenji tends to drift his car in every single one of his cutscenes. Justified that it befits the tuner's potential. Perhaps Aki Kimura must have taken that inspiration.
* FairPlayVillain: Downplayed, but he is the only one out of the three crew bosses who starts their BossBattle Canyon Duel normally (by parking besides the player before taking the lead in the first stage), in comparison to Angie (who overtakes the player and then does a burnout in front of them, apparently to either stall them and/or just to be petty) and Wolf (who doesn't even stop to start the race, instead driving past the player while saying "Come on!").
* {{Leitmotif}}: His theme is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ER93-X2eJw "Fighting In Built Up Areas"]] by Music/{{Ladytron}}.
* MythologyGag: Kenji (or someone with the same name) becomes one of the opponents in the [[DownloadableContent DLC]] Speedcross Storyline in ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedPayback Payback]]''.
* NotEvenBotheringWithTheAccent: He is implied to be Japanese or at least Asian-American, but yet he sports an American accent. Not as his portrayer implies.
* ThisCannotBe: His reaction to being defeated in his BossBattle goes along this way.
-->'''Kenji:''' No way, punk!
* WeakButSkilled: Same as the rest of his crew. His cars may not be all that hot in a straight line, but you fight him in technical courses with plenty of corners where his cars' excellent handling really shines.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Yumi]]
[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/yumi_5.png]]
[floatboxright:
'''Crew Member Bonuses:'''
* '''Race:''' Increased Nitrous boost (25%)
* '''Career:''' 10% discount on
performance parts
]
!!!'''Car:''' Mazda RX-8 ([=SE3P=]) (Tier 1), Mitsubishi Eclipse GT (Tier 2), Subaru Impreza WRX STI (GDB-F) (Tier 3)
!!!'''Affiliation:''' Bushido (formerly), Player's crew
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Miyuki "Melody" Ishikawa (live action, credited as Melody), Kim Mai Guest (voice during races)
->''"I have a secret. Thought you'd like to know?"''
One of the former crew members of Bushido who joins the player's crew after you defeat Kenji and control Downtown.
Yumi is a mysterious racer who hails from Japan. This Harajuku girl has high reflexes when it comes to racing, as she can go through paths that are impossibly narrow. Yumi applies her hidden years of experience on the streets, and continues to gain more by curiosity. Nobody knows or can guess her real age, and her attractive looks can leave anyone in the dust.
During the backstory, Yumi saw the cops ambushing the race and disabling the cars of all the racers except for the player's, making her realize that someone tipped off the cops. Yumi's curiosity has led her to join with the player's crew.
Her role as a crew member is a '''Scout''', while '''Mechanic''' is her specialty.
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* BadassAdorable: Just how can this street racer be '''''this''''' cute?!
* CelebrityCameo: She is portrayed by Japanese singer Melody, whose song "Feel the Rush" (in a remixed version) also appears in the game.
* ConstantlyCurious: That is how Yumi gets experience on the streets. Even her backstory with the player happened because she was watching the race the player took part in with binoculars.
* DefeatMeansFriendship: Technically you defeat ''her boss'' but Yumi joins your crew all the same.
* DelinquentHair: A street racer with blue hair. Justified that she's a Harajuku girl.
* DiscountCard: If hired to your crew, Yumi offers a 10% discount on all performance parts.
* GirlishPigtails: She sports two pigtails, befitting her Japanese look.
* {{Leitmotif}}: Her theme song is, [[CelebrityCameo appropriately enough]], Melody's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8_VMT6RKFs "Feel the Rush (Junkie XL Remix)"]].
* OlderThanTheyLook: Yumi has an appearance of a 20-year-old though she's implied to be in her 30s, since you cannot guess her exact age. She even looks the same both in the game's present and its flashbacks (which are stated to have taken place a few years prior) despite her youth. The Prima Guide (based on the script used by the developers of the game) even states that "nobody knows or can guess her real age."
* PsychicPowers: The Prima Guide (based on the script used by the developers of the game) states that she has a strange ability to predict the path of least resistance during races, leading her to be given the nickname "Oracle" by some of her folks. This ability lead her to be a Scout and guiding you the shortcuts she can predict throughout the race.
* SecretPath: Just like Sal. As a scout, Yumi can locate and take shortcuts on the track, giving the player full advantage to the competition and faster times.
* StatusBuff: If hired, she provides you a 25% more powerful nitrous boost during a race.
[[/folder]]
!!!'''Stacked Deck'''
[[folder:In General]]
[[quoteright:128:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/stacked_deck_5.png]]
The main crew based in Silverton led by Darius.
Stacked Deck solely drives any Tier 3 car from any car class and they're depicted with red and black with some grey lines.
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* ColorMotif: Stacked Deck are depicted in red in cars and theme.
* MasterOfAll: Any member of Stacked Deck drives any tier 3 car from any class, all with their strengths and weaknesses combined.
* OddlySmallOrganization: Despite ultimately being the crew of the game's BigBad, and while the other crews have at least three members shown, before Darius recruited Kenji, Angie and Wolf into the crew towards the game's end, the only other Stacked Deck member shown besides Darius (aside from a few people shown alongside Darius during his intro scene) was Nikki.
* PlayingCardMotifs: Downplayed. As the trope is only applied to its emblem, representing a snake coiling around a card with an ace symbol.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Darius]]
[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/nfsc_darius_new.jpg]]
!!!'''Car:''' Audi Le Mans quattro
!!!'''Affiliation:''' Stacked Deck
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Creator/TahmohPenikett
->''"You think you know this town? You have no idea what's in store for you other than it's gonna hurt."''
The main boss of Stacked Deck.
Darius pays Jonathan Cross the player's bounty to clear their name after the events of ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedMostWanted Most Wanted]]'' and offers them to form a crew and their starter car.
He also keeps track to the player's progress as their crew continues to dominate the three boroughs of Palmont City: Downtown, Fortuna and Kempton. Just as Darius is about to congratulate the player for their success, he immediately betrays them, realizing that Darius was using the player to control the three said boroughs and being responsible for bribing the police in the race that forced the player to leave Palmont.\\\
With all those antics, it's up to the player to challenge Darius for control Silverton and all of Palmont City.
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* AccidentalMisnaming: He keeps constantly butchering Cross's name, such as calling him "Crock" or "Crawl". It doesn't even appear to be out of malice; he just doesn't care enough about Cross to remember.
* AffablyEvil: Darius is actually a nice person and offers the player a starter car and a crew before [[TheMole his betrayal]]. On top of that, he's the least antagonistic among other {{Big Bad}}s in the franchise.
* ArcWords: "Don't disappoint." He places his trust to the player before the events of ''Most Wanted'' with this line, and repeats it again after enlisting the player to race against the other bosses after the player's return, making it all the more ironic when he's revealed to be the one who set up the player years before.
* BadassBoast: His line before the Canyon Duel against him perfectly sums up said race being the game's ultimate challenge.
-->'''Darius:''' No one can touch me.
* BigBad: He turns out to be the main antagonist of the game, being revealed as the mastermind behind framing the player years ago and the final boss to defeat in the game.
* CoolCar: Drives an Audi Le Mans quattro, which is the prototype for the then up-and-coming Audi [=R8=].
* EvilFormerFriend: A trustworthy friend to the player before ''Most Wanted'' who then betrayed upon return.
* FinalBoss: He is the last major opponent in ''Carbon''[='=]s career mode.
* GracefulLoser: Downplayed: Darius admits defeat and decides to turn over Silverton and even the keys to his car to the player, but with his parting words he warns the player that he expects someone faster to beat him, clearly still {{sore|Loser}} from the loss.
-->'''Darius:''' The keys are in the car. Enjoy it while it lasts. [[AlwaysSomeoneBetter There's always someone out there who's a little faster than you are, and sooner or later they're gonna catch up]].
* ImprobablyCoolCar: At the time the game was developed, his Audi Le Mans quattro was a concept car not meant for road use. It later on became the basis for the modern-day Audi [=R8=] road car.
* {{Leitmotif}}: His theme is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX2FQlMzG9I "Hype Boys"]] by Sway.
* LightningBruiser: His Le Mans quattro can tackle any track, even the tight turns at the canyon.
* MasterOfAll: As explained above, his Le Mans quattro has nearly or fully maxed stats everywhere despite being classified as an Exotic.
* TheMole: He tipped off the police in the prologue race and caused the player to (temporarily) leave Palmont.
* MyRulesAreNotYourRules: Despite the game's car class stating that Exotics have excellent top speed, good handling, but lesser acceleration, his Le Mans quattro, despite being classified as an Exotic, has maxed out stats on all three categories. For comparison, not even the BMW M3 GTR (classified in this game as also Exotic) had those stats.[[note]]In ''Most Wanted'' (2005) it is maxed out at top speed and acceleration but has lesser handling, while the M3 GTR available in ''Carbon'' for Quick Race had maxed out acceleration and handling while having lesser top speed.[[/note]]
* RapidFireNo: During the first race on the city as part of the BossBattle with him, if you approach the finish with enough of a lead, he will react by yelling "No!" several times in rapid succesion.
* TranquilFury: In comparison to the other bosses, who upon being defeated have some words for the player (or just a grunt, in Angie's case), [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gnms3npP9U Darius's "Defeated" cutscene]] has him shaking his head in disbelief without saying a word, while subtly grimacing in anger.
* VillainousBreakdown: He starts undergoing one after Nikki discovers his ruse and leaves Stacked Deck, giving the player similar threats to the ones the previous bosses give, and as mentioned in RapidFireNo, screaming in frustration if the player beats him in the race on the city.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Nikki]]
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[[caption-width-right:300:[[labelnote:Click here to see her in flashbacks]]https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/nfsc_nikki_flashback_sized.png[[/labelnote]]]]
[floatboxright:
'''Crew Member Bonuses:'''
* '''Race:''' 50% bonus for
Nitrous and Speedbreaker
* '''Career:''' 10% discount on
car purchases
]
!!!'''Car:''' Ford GT (Gen. 1), '''OTHERS'''[[labelnote:*]]Chrysler [=300C=] HEMI [=SRT8=], Dodge Charger [=SRT8=] (LX) (hidden and unused)[[/labelnote]]
!!!'''Affiliation:''' Stacked Deck (formerly), Player's crew
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Creator/EmmanuelleVaugier
-> ''"You're not the only one with a score to settle. Now, let's get outta here, we got a lot of ground to catch up."''
The last crew member to join the player. She is available after controlling three boroughs prior to Silverton.
Prior to the events of ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedMostWanted Most Wanted]]'', Nikki was the player's girlfriend. She was holding the bag of the prize money during the race the player had against Kenji, Wolf and Angie, only for the race to be ambushed by the Palmont Police Department. Nikki was knocked down unconscious by someone who switched the bag with another identical one, after which Nikki, unaware of the switch, throws in the bag to the player just moments before the police arrested her, while the player fled for Rockport.
Upon returning to Palmont City, Nikki was furious to see the player return, only for Darius to stop her from potentially threatening them even further, and ask her to help the player learn more about Palmont City's racing scene, much to her chagrin. Later on, however, after finding out that Darius was responsible for the set-up, Nikki decides to defect from Stacked Deck and join the player's crew, mending the fences between the two.
Her role as a crew member is a '''Drafter''', while '''Mechanic''' is her specialty.
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* AscendedFangirl: The flashbacks show her being a fan of street racing while not being an active racer (being the girl holding the bag of prize money in the race the player was set up, and also being implied to have been the player's mechanic) before being a fully-fledged street racer in the game's present.
* ActionGirlfriend: A BadassDriver who was the girlfriend of the player in the past.
* CoolCar: Drives a red first-gen Ford GT.
* DefrostingIceQueen: She's harsh at first when the player returns to Palmont City and is reluctant to teach the player how it goes. As the plot progresses, Nikki mellows out and even willing to join the player's crew after discovering Darius's betrayal.
* DiscountCard: If hired to your crew, Nikki offers a 10% discount on your next car purchase at the dealer.
* ExpositionFairy: She's the one who introduces the player to the street racing scene in Palmont City, explaining them the concept of crews and wingmen. She's a particular twist on the concept in that, while previous games featured a friendly character doing this, here at the point of the game she's doing this she's antagonistic to the player, and is only doing it because Darius asked her to do so.
* FollowTheWhiteRabbit: As a drafter, just like Colin, she can also provide a speed boost to you by letting her overtake you and slipstream off of them.
* HeelFaceTurn: After being disgusted by Darius's actions, Nikki then sways to the player's crew.
* {{Leitmotif}}: Her theme is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXmkb5_tc1M "Don't Speak (I Came To Make A Bang)"]] by Music/EaglesOfDeathMetal.
* LetMeAtHim: Her introductory scene has her, upon discovering that the player returned to Palmont and believing him to have betrayed her years ago, lunging towards the player, having to be restrained by Darius.
-->'''Nikki:''' ''[making a beeline towards the player]'' How dare you show your face here! ''[Darius holds her back]'' Pull me!
* MsFanservice: Downplayed. Emmanuelle Vaugier is a gorgeous woman (she even posed for men's magazines around the time of the game's release), but Nikki is among the least sexualized female characters in the franchise (at least during the tuner era), wearing clothes that aren't particularly skimpy, neither in the present or in the flashbacks. The most she goes along with this is her doing a SexyWalk in slow motion during the flashback of the race in which the player is set up.
* MaybeEverAfter: It's stated that the player and Nikki were in a relationship in the past, but the game's rather abrupt ending leaves it in the air whether they'll rekindle their relationship or not.[[note]]It is known that a cutscene was filmed in which Nikki would challenge the player to a friendly race in a way that made it more clear that they would indeed rekindle their relationship, but it ended up being a [[invoked]] DeletedScene.[[/note]]
* ShoutOut: Her car's vinyl design is inspired by the Ford [=GT40=] that competed in (and won) the 1969 Le Mans, right down to the "6" on the hood and the sides.
* StatusBuff: If Nikki is hired to your crew, during races, she provides you a nitrous and speedbreaker that lasts 50% longer.
* WrenchWench: It's implied that during the flashbacks she was the player's mechanic, as her first scene in them has her coming from the front of the player's car, while wiping her hands, and asking the player to "start it up". That Mechanic is her specialty as a crew member also seems to reference this.
[[/folder]]
!!Other Characters
[[folder:Sergeant Cross]]
->See his character folder on the ''Characters/NeedForSpeedMostWanted'' character page.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Flag Girl]]
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%%[[caption-width-right:300:some caption text]]
A woman that appears at the start of races, in charge of launching the race at the starting line.
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* FanserviceExtra: In a video game that already features attractive women like Nikki and Yumi in major roles, she appears to be there just to give a little extra eye candy, and unlike them she doesn't even have a name.
* LivingProp: Her only role in the plot of the game is to start the races (and occasionally wave at some racers). That is all.
* MaleGaze: One of the race start cutscenes featuring her features an angle where the viewer can [[https://youtu.be/9xAfibioVKY?t=270 easily see a clear view of her rear]]. Another one has her leaning against the side of one of the rival cars (apparently talking to its driver), giving [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_202200801_205309_youtube.jpg a close-up shot]] of her [[LegFocus legs]] and rear.
* NoNameGiven: She isn't given a name at all; in fact, she's only named "Flag Girl" here as a placeholder name since she's the one who lauches the races.[[note]]And even that is a bit of NonIndicativeName, since she actually doesn't hold a flag at all, the closest being one race start that has her holding a pair of green flares.[[/note]]
* PitGirls: She is basically the street racing equivalent of a race queen, seen starting the races.
* RavenHairIvorySkin: Seems to be what her look aims for, having pale skin, dark hair, and having eye-catching moments during the race starts.
* TheVoiceless: She never speaks, which is justifiable since she's a minor character.
[[/folder]]
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[-'''Classic Era:''' ''[[Characters/TheNeedForSpeed The Need for Speed]]'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedPorscheUnleashed Porsche Unleashed]]''\\
'''Black Box Era:''' ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUnderground Underground]]'' (''1'' and ''2'') | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedMostWanted Most Wanted]]'' (2005) | '''''Carbon''''' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedProStreet ProStreet]]'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUndercover Undercover]]''\\
'''Autolog Era:''' ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedShift Shift]]'' (''Shift'' PSP version and ''Shift 2: Unleashed'') | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedNitro Nitro]]'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedTheRun The Run]]'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedRivals Rivals]]''\\
'''[[Characters/NeedForSpeed2014 2014 film adaptation]]'''\\
'''Ghost Games Era:''' [[Characters/NeedForSpeed2015 (2015)]] | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedPayback Payback]]'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedHeat Heat]]''\\
'''New Criterion Era:''' ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUnbound Unbound]]'']]-]]]
The characters of the ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeed'' game ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeedCarbon''.
As a direct sequel to ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedMostWanted Most Wanted (2005)]]'', ''Carbon'' continues on pulling this trend when it comes to characters.
Unique to the game, it introduces crew members. Each of them, whether ally or enemy to the player, possess unique traits and abilities, appearance included. This trend continues to be a mainstay in later ''Need for Speed'' games.
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[[foldercontrol]]
[[folder:Player]]
[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/nfsc_player_nikki.jpg]]
[[caption-width-right:300:The player (left) with Nikki during the epilogue of ''Carbon''.]]
!!!'''Car:''' Toyota Supra Turbo (1998) (originally by Darius, during cutscenes), BMW M3 GTR (race version), player's choice, '''SPOILER CAR'''[[labelnote:*]]Audi Le Mans quattro (originally by Darius)[[/labelnote]]
!!!'''Affiliation:''' Stacked Deck (formerly), Player's crew
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Craig Sorensen (live action body double)
->''"..."''
The main protagonist of the game.
Following the events of ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedMostWanted Most Wanted]]'' (2005), after getting their BMW back and becoming TheMostWanted, they returned to their old hometown, Palmont City, where it's revealed that the player got a bad rep from a past fateful race. Aided by their associate Darius and their former girlfriend Nikki, the player tries to clear their name.
The player character is ostensibly the same one as the one in ''Most Wanted'' (2005); for tropes pertaining to the player character in said game, see [[Characters/NeedForSpeedMostWanted here]].
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* AmbiguousGender: Averted. Just like the previous game, their gender is revealed to be a male, which is justified by the target market for ''Need for Speed'' games.
* BadassCrew: The player has a crew with the [[BadassDriver best drivers]] around the Palmont City. And even represents as the crew's leader!
* BadassDriver: Despite all the bad reputation from returning to Palmont, they still manage to take on all of the 4 crews and the boroughs and eventually become the ruler of the city.
* CoolCar: As always, the player is still seen rolling in their iconic M3 GTR through the canyons of Palmont City in the prologue. Shame it was totaled for good while escaping from Cross.
* CutsceneIncompetence: You could actually handle yourself pretty well during the chase with Cross in the intro, and yet the following cutscene will still have your character crash the M3 GTR, totaling it.
* DarkAndTroubledPast: It's revealed in flashbacks (first shown in the prologue and later on through the game) that years ago the player participated in a race against the other crew leaders of Palmont that ended up being ambushed by the police, and the fact that he was the only racer who escaped (while carrying the bag of prize money, although it's revealed that he was given another bag containing only paper) put in a negative impact to the other crews.
* ExperiencedProtagonist: It is revealed in this game that the player already has a great amount of experience back in Palmont City before leaving for Rockport with their flashy M3 GTR.
* TheFaceless: Subverted. During the busted cutscenes, they do have a face, but censored out. Like in ''Most Wanted'' (2005) though, in the ending you can see a clear image of the player from behind, standing alongside Nikki. Their face is also partially seen (uncensored) on a rear view mirror in the beginning.
* TheLeader: As part of the game's plot of controlling all the four boroughs of Palmont City, which are controlled by street racing crews, the player is the leader of their own crew.
* MaybeEverAfter: It's stated that the player and Nikki were in a relationship in the past, but the game's rather abrupt ending leaves it in the air whether they'll rekindle their relationship or not.[[note]]It is known that a cutscene was filmed in which Nikki would challenge the player to a friendly race in a way that made it more clear that they would indeed rekindle their relationship, but it ended up being a [[invoked]] DeletedScene.[[/note]]
* NoNameGiven: Again, they're simply the player. That is all.
* NoRespectGuy: [[spoiler:Loses their respect from his ex-crew Stacked Deck, and the bosses of the other crews, after returning to Palmont City.]]
* PlayerCharacter: Well, duh! He ''is'' the player with whom you play the game.
* TakingOverTheTown: The player must form a crew and work all their way through to take control of all the four boroughs of Palmont City.
* ATasteOfPower: Like in ''Most Wanted'' (2005), you still get to try your hands in the BMW M3 GTR, before having to start off with the three starter cars.
* VillainProtagonist: Obviously, like in ''Most Wanted'', the player is a street racer, and street racing is illegal.
* TheVoiceless: The player doesn't speak at all. Interestingly enough, it's stated in the game that they do speak, apparently it's just that it isn't heard in the game: When Nikki remembers the night the player left town, she says to the player "If what you're saying is true..."
* YouCantThwartStageOne: The player lost their M3 GTR while escaping from Cross in the prologue, totaling the car for good.
* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: [[spoiler:Darius betrays the player and sells them out to Cross after they defeat the previous 3 bosses]].
[[/folder]]
!!Player's Crew Members
[[folder:Neville]]
[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/neville.png]]
[floatboxright:
'''Crew Member Bonuses:'''
* '''Race:''' Zone heat levels will
not increase
* '''Career:''' $200 extra for every race
]
!!!'''Car:''' Depending on player's chosen car class [[labelnote:Click to view]]\\
'''Exotic:''' Alfa Romeo Brera (Tier 1), Lotus Elise [=111R=] (Series 2) (Tier 2), Lamborghini Gallardo (2006) (Tier 3)\\
'''Muscle:''' Chrysler [=300C=] HEMI [=SRT8=] (Tier 1), Ford Mustang GT (Gen. 5, 2005) (Tier 2), Shelby [=GT500=] (1967) (Tier 3)\\
'''Tuner:''' Mazda [=Mazdaspeed3=] (BK) (Tier 1), Renault Clio V6 (Tier 2), Nissan [=350Z=] (Z33, 2003) (Tier 3)[[/labelnote]]
!!!'''Affiliation:''' Player's crew
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Creator/ChrisGauthier (live action), Brian Scolaro (voice during races)
->''"I got your back. I'll lose the heat, stay on the pedal."''
The first crew member to join the player.
Neville loves the thrill and joy of getting the cops attention and it would take a swarm to pry him out. Mischievous, gung-ho and playful, Neville still has guts and skill when helping the player conquer the roads.
He was originally a car seller for Darius, offering a starter car to the player. Whatever class the player picks, Neville also chooses the same. Then he and Nikki race in San Juan to teach the player how street racing in Palmont works now. Neville then hangs out with the player and settles in a safehouse Nikki suggested before he joins the player's crew to start off their journey.
His role as a crew member is a '''Blocker''', while '''Fixer''' is his specialty.
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* BewareTheSillyOnes: He maybe a mischievous comic relief and a fun guy on the streets, but he is extremely skilled and serious behind the wheel, which these are not to be underestimated. This is best exemplified when the player first finds the Palmont City police while alongside him; Neville will actually cause one of the police cars to flip over.
-->'''Neville:''' Look out, cops! Watch this! ''[Neville crashes sideways against one of the police cars, causing it to flip over]'' Who's the coffee grinder, baby? Haha haha!
* ButtMonkey: A rare example of this in the ''Need for Speed'' franchise, but his role in all but one of the cutscenes he's in cements him as this, with the wingmen tutorial having Nikki use him as a example of how the Blocker wingman works (by crashing against him), and his status as the first crew member to join the player's crew also makes him susceptible to also be the first one to be cut to make way for new crew members. He {{lampshade|Hanging}}s this (and almost name-drops the trope in the process) when he tries to chime in with a suggestion when Nikki asks the player to select their first car for the game from three cars:
-->'''Neville:''' Hey, if there's three, do I get one? I mean, I don't care which one, although I am partial to the one with the sweet rims.
-->'''Nikki:''' Why don't you just make sure the tanks are filled?
-->'''Neville:''' That's great... '''I'M THE MONKEY!'''
* BigFun: Neville sure is an eager, gung-ho street racer.
* BoisterousBruiser: Neville's really a LargeHam blocker.
* BumblingSidekick: Subverted. He's shown to be a bit clumsy on his cutscenes, but this guy is serious when working with the player during races.
* CarFu: As a blocker, Neville can temporarily take an opponent out by ramming their vehicle and forcing them to a stop.
* {{Leitmotif}}: His theme is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty_xDAXN6lQ "Steamworks"]] by Music/ThePresets.
* MoneyMultiplier: If Neville is in your crew, winning a race will give you an extra 200 cash per race, regardless if you don't choose him to race with you or races that don't involve crew members.
* NiceGuy: Neville, being a fun-loving guy, is very laid-back and friendly.
* StoutStrength: He is portrayed with such a heavy build, but his weight is unaffected when behind the wheel.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Sal Mustela]]
[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sal_6.png]]
[floatboxright:
'''Crew Member Bonuses''':
* '''Race''': Reduces heat level of the player's
vehicle after every race
* '''Career''': Autosculpt for body kits,
bonnets and roof scoops
]
!!!'''Car:''' Depending on player's chosen car class [[labelnote:Click to view]]\\
'''Exotic:''' Mercedes-Benz CLK 500 (Tier 1), Porsche Cayman S (987) (Tier 2), Lamborghini Gallardo (2006) (Tier 3)\\
'''Muscle:''' Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 (1967) (Tier 1), Dodge Charger [=SRT8=] (LX) (Tier 2), Shelby [=GT500=] (1967) (Tier 3)\\
'''Tuner:''' Mazda RX-8 ([=SE3P=]) (Tier 1), Volkswagen Golf [=R32=] ([=Mk5=]) (Tier 2), Toyota Supra Turbo (1998) (Tier 3)[[/labelnote]]
!!!'''Affiliation:''' Player's crew
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Creator/EliasToufexis (live action), Creator/JoshKeaton (voice during races)
->''"You don't know me, but I know you, I'm a big fan. I've seen all your races."''
The second crew member to join the player. He is available after winning five races.
Sal is an avid race fan who originally grew up in the slums in the inner city. He was first a big fan alongside the crowd, just before one fateful night that the player had to leave for Rockport. Realizing that they returned home, Sal meets with the player and offer his services. A nimble trickster on the road, he uses his past to take advantage in the competition.
Nikki hired Sal because he is a big fan of the player after seeing many race wins in their reputation, reasoning why she left Sal with the player. Though reluctant, he has confidence and joins the player's crew, alongside Neville.
His role as a crew member is a '''Scout''', while '''Fabrication''' is his specialty.
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* AscendedFanboy: He idolizes the player, then later becomes part of their crew, alongside Neville (if only you don't fire the latter).
* TheBlacksmith: If hired to you crew, Autosculpt becomes available for body kits (front bumpers, rear bumpers and side skirts), roof scoops and hoods, allowing you to alter certain areas for each part.
* GotVolunteered: Subverted. He appears visibly reluctant when he meets the player upon their return, but after joining the crew, Sal becomes more confident.
* {{Leitmotif}}: His theme is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRHKP8RXrVc "What It Look Like"]] by Spank Rock.
* OnlyOneName: One of the two aversions in this game, alongside Cross, in that his surname is revealed. Sal is the only character in ''Carbon'' to ever have a full name.
* SecretPath: As a scout, Sal can locate and take shortcuts on the track, giving the player full advantage to the competition and faster times.
* WrongSideOfTheTracks: He grew up in alleys in the inner city slums, which is why he uses them as shortcuts for him and the player to take during races.
[[/folder]]
!!Main Crew Members
!!!'''T.F.K.'''
[[folder:In General]]
[[quoteright:128:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tfk.png]]
The main crew based in Fortuna led by Wolf.
T.F.K. are solely European drivers who drive exotic cars and they're depicted with white, silver and grey cars.
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* AwesomeButImpractical: Their exotic cars have high top speed and acceptable handling, but accelerates sluggishly, which is why the cars are best on the highways of Palmont, where it can maximize its top speed (with the combination of nitrous).
* ColorMotif: T.F.K. are depicted in blue in cars and theme.
* FunWithAcronyms: Although there is no agreement on what it's supposed to mean, it's commonly stated to be '''T'''he '''F'''ortuna '''K'''ings.
* GenreMotif: All their members have rap [[{{Leitmotif}} Leitmotifs]].
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Wolf]]
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!!!'''Car:''' Aston Martin [=DB9=] (T.F.K.), Lamborghini Murciélago Coupé (2001) (Stacked Deck)
!!!'''Affiliation:''' T.F.K. (leader), Stacked Deck (member)
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Creator/ShawMadson
->''"So... how long did it take you to spend all the money you took from me?"''
The main boss of T.F.K.
Born in Germany, Wolf developed his pride for money and fame when he was expelled from some of the finest universities in Europe.
Wolf indulges into many fancy things, like exotic cars, luxurious watches or even attracting heeled ladies by his side. Apart from his wealthy status, Wolf loves to race. He'd use his influence and bravado to buy anything that stands in his way.
He, alongside the other crew bosses, Angie and Kenji raced with the player before they were ambushed and arrested, whilst the player escapes.
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* AnimalMotifs: Downplayed; he doesn't have as much wolf-related imagery as one would expect a guy actually named Wolf to have, but appropiately enough, wolves can be heard howling during his BossBattle intro.
* TheAnticipator: In contrast to the BossBattle intros of Kenji (in which the player and Kenji race together to the start line) and Angie (in which the player awaits for Angie to arrive), when the player is racing to the start line, Wolf is alredy waiting for them.
-->'''Wolf:''' You made me wait. I'm just surprised you were stupid enough to show up at all.
* BadassLongcoat: Wolf sports a beige longcoat as seen in his intro.
* BreakTheHaughty: The Fortuna campaign is basically one long example of this for Wolf. In contrast with Kenji and Angie, who make clear to the player that that they don't like them and tell them to go away, Wolf instead appears to arrogantly toy with the player, sarcastically asking them how long did it take them to "spend all the money you took from me", and even telling them that Fortuna is for "serious drivers, not for thieves and cowards". All this only for Wolf, unlike Kenji and Angie who remained defiant after their defeats, to meekly say "ILetYouWin" after being defeated by the player.
* ConspicuousGloves: He wears black driving gloves for no particular reason, given no other driver in the game does it. Considering the high-class appearance of his T.F.K. crew, it appears to be trying to evoke a rare male example of HighClassGloves.
* CoolCar: Uses an Aston Martin [=DB9=], and later a Lamborghini Murcielago.
* ExpelledFromEveryOtherSchool: The Prima Guide's bio states that he was kicked out from several elite universities in Europe.
* ILetYouWin: Says this word-for-word when you beat him.
* {{Leitmotif}}: His theme is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48Z5SCIV-Uo "After Party"]] by Dynamite MC.
* MythologyGag: In ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeedPayback'' Natalia Nova, a racer who is also an internet vlogger and who livestreams the race she has with the player, at one point will thank a donation made during the livestream by someone who goes by the username, "[=WolfTFK=]". Since when did Wolf follow social media vloggers?
* MyRulesAreNotYourRules: In the Xbox and Playstation versions of ''Carbon'', Wolf is the ONLY Tier 1 boss that uses NOS in a Canyon duel. Yeah, you know, those dangerous races where you can fall off the cliff? Where you can't use NOS at all? Wolf's Aston Martin uses NOS during that race. This is at least subverted with his Lamborghini.
* NoNonsenseNemesis: Wolf is all business on his races.
** At the beginning of their Canyon Duels, Kenji starts out normally while Angie overtakes you and does a burnout in front of your car, seemingly attempting to stall them (that and/or just to be petty). What does Wolf do? He doesn't even stop besides the player's car to start the race, just racing past your car while saying "Come on!"
** A downplayed example, but after the defeated leaders are drafted into Stacked Deck and given new cars by Darius to challenge the player, while Kenji and Angie are shown clearly enjoying their new rides before their first races with them, Wolf will have a serious expression.
* NotEvenBotheringWithTheAccent: Downplayed. He's German (or at least his bio states that he was born in Germany), yet he speaks in a perfect American accent.
* RichBastard: Wolf is a man born with money, matched with his smuggest personality.
* TheWhyWaitCombatant: When you compete against him in a Canyon Duel (the first time), he doesn't even stop besides the player's car to start the race; he simply races past your car while saying "Come on!"
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Colin]]
[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/colin_0.png]]
[floatboxright:
'''Crew Member Bonuses:'''
* '''Race:''' Increases drafting zone
* '''Career:''' Unlocks Autosculpt for exhausts,
rims, spoilers and chop-top
]
!!!'''Car:''' Alfa Romeo Brera (Tier 1), Porsche Cayman S (987) (Tier 2), Porsche Carrera GT (980) (Tier 3)
!!!'''Affiliation:''' T.F.K. (formerly), Player's crew
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Steve Lawlor
->''"Look... I just wanna race. That's all I've ever wanted."''
One of the former crew members of T.F.K. who joins the player's crew after you defeat Wolf and control Fortuna.
Colin originally was a noble, if prideful and competitive, motorsports racer who hailed from southern England. After retiring from the sport, he developed an interest in street racing and started being involved in it. Taking experience on the circuits, this cutthroat racer ensures that there is nothing too noble about finishing the race last.
During the backstory, Colin was seen in the devastation when he saw Nikki knocked down and a guy who was switching the bag. Seeking to help the player’s truth about their past, Colin join the player’s crew.
His role as crew member is a '''Drafter''', while '''Fabrication''' is his specialty.
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* BadassLongcoat: As per T.F.K., just like what his boss wears, Colin also wears a longcoat too.
* TheBlacksmith: If hired to you crew, Autosculpt for becomes available for spoilers, exhaust tips, rims, and chop-tops for muscle cars, allowing you to alter certain areas for each part.
* DefeatMeansFriendship: Technically you defeat ''his boss'' but Colin joins your crew all the same.
* FollowTheWhiteRabbit: As a drafter, Colin can provide a speed boost to you by letting him overtake you and slipstream off of them. Very useful in Speedtrap events and in long straights. And it's okay if he crosses the finish line first since he's part of your crew, you as a crew still win the race.
* FromCamouflageToCriminal: Since street racing is illegal, Colin went from legitimate track racing to illicit street racing.
* {{Leitmotif}}: His theme is Dynamite MC's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEz4HWdyEMo "Bounce"]].
* {{Pride}}: This young-gun has noble ethics, that gives [[{{VideoGame/NeedForSpeedMostWanted}} Baron]] a run for his money.
* RetiredBadass: Averted. Colin was once a competitive racer in the motorsports world before taking part in street racing.
* StiffUpperLip: Colin is British who [[TheStoic never blows off his steam]]. He does not even move a muscle in his bio video.
* TheStoic: Colin is not one for open display of emotion; he doesn't emote or do anything during his intro video. This is even a plot point, where he remained cool when everyone was panicking during the botched race, enabling him to see Nikki being knocked down and Darius's goon switching the bags.
[[/folder]]
!!!'''21st Street Crew'''
[[folder:In General]]
[[quoteright:128:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/21st_street.png]]
The main crew based in Kempton led by Angie.
The 21st Street Crew are solely American drivers who drive muscle cars and they're depicted with orange and grey cars.
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* ColorMotif: The 21st Street Crew are depicted in yellow in cars and theme.
* GenreMotif: Its members are associated with rock music.
* StrongButUnskilled: Their muscle cars have acceptable top speed and great acceleration, but awful handling due to their tendency to oversteer and slide around.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Angie]]
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!!!'''Car:''' Dodge Charger R/T (1969) (21st Street Crew), Dodge Challenger Concept (Stacked Deck)
!!!'''Affiliation:''' 21st Street Crew (leader), Stacked Deck (member)
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Creator/DanielleKremeniuk
->''"Yeah, I heard you were back in town. Go back to where you came from."''
The main boss of the 21st Street Crew.
Angie is a gifted Hispanic racer fitted with a reckless personality.
She's not afraid to taking risky challenges or pushing her car to its absolute limit.
She, alongside the other crew bosses, Kenji and Wolf raced with the player before they were ambushed and arrested, whilst the player escapes.
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* AllThereInTheManual: The fact that she's Hispanic is not mentioned at all in the game. Add in the FakeNationality of the actress playing her and it's easy to assume that she's a non-Hispanic white woman.
* ArrogantKungFuGirl: A racing variation. Her cockiness on the streets knows no bounds.
* CoolCar: Angie drives a 1969 Dodge Charger [=R/T=], and later switches out to the Dodge Challenger Concept.
* DarkAndTroubledPast: Angie had some bad experience during her last race when she botched her drift while racing with Kenji. This explains the scratches on her car.
* {{Leitmotif}}: Her theme is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WZQxA8nMUM "Hurricane"]] by Music/{{Kyuss}}.
* TheSmurfettePrinciple: The only female crew boss among the crews in ''Carbon''.
* SpicyLatina: The Prima Guide states she's of Hispanic origin.
* StrongButUnskilled: Same deal as the rest of her crew. Her cars excel at acceleration with a middling top speed, but they suck at taking corners.
* WhatAPieceOfJunk: While her Charger R/T has some bumps and scratches that are left intact (caused by a failed drift,) that doesn't make it any less powerful.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Samson]]
[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/samson_0.png]]
[floatboxright:
'''Crew Member Bonuses:'''
* '''Race:''' 10% additional cash
for successful races
* '''Career:''' Reduces heat level in every
territory acquired by the player
]
!!!'''Car:''' Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 (1967) (Tier 1), Dodge Charger R/T (1969) (Tier 2), Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda (Tier 3)
!!!'''Affiliation:''' 21st Street Crew (formerly), Player's crew
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Noah Danby (live action), Joseph May (voice during races, credited as Joe May)
->''"Well, well, well...nice of you to show."''
One of the former crew members of the 21st Street Crew who joins the player's crew after you defeat Angie and control Kempton.\\\
This 7-foot racer can shake anyone that stands in his way. Samson is gifted and well-educated on the road, thanks to his intelligence and his expansive vocabulary, meaning he can outwit and outsmart anyone. But to ensure no one can beat him in the finish, he marks down each one of them, leaving his adversaries merciless.
During the backstory, Samson saw the tragic race when the cops disabled all the racers except for the player, but also saw a mysterious Chrysler who helped the player escape at the cost of taking the fall. Seeing whatever is coming a mile away, Samson joins with the player’s crew.
His role as a crew member is a '''Blocker''', while '''Fixer''' is his specialty.
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* CarFu: Just like Neville. As a blocker, Samson can temporarily take an opponent out by ramming their vehicle and forcing them to a stop.
* DefeatMeansFriendship: Technically you defeat ''his boss'' but Samson joins your crew all the same.
* GeniusBruiser: Not only he’s capable of taking down his rivals, but also is gifted with knowledge.
* GentleGiant: He’s apparently 7-foot and has a FaceOfAThug, but he’s a NiceGuy and would do anything to help you out.
* {{Leitmotif}}: His theme is Music/{{Wolfmother}}'s [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOt3RYoVI0c "Joker and the Thief"]].
* ManlyFacialHair: Going along with his image of a rough, manly muscle car driver, Samson has an awesome-looking goatee.
* MightyGlacier: As said by the their StrongButUnskilled car stats, Samson takes advantage of it and turns his car into a battering ram.
* MoneyMultiplier: If Samson is in your crew, winning a race will give you an extra 10% cash per race, which is very useful for races you haven't completed yet.[[note]]Winning a race you already completed will only net you 500 cash.[[/note]] However, Samson must be racing with you if you want to get this benefit, meaning you can't get this perk when doing races not involving crew members.[[note]]Races such as Drift, Canyon-based events and Checkpoint events.[[/note]]
* WhatAPieceOfJunk: All his muscle cars are old-looking, but they're still as competitive as any other crewmate's car.
[[/folder]]
!!!'''Bushido'''
[[folder:In General]]
[[quoteright:128:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/bushido_7.png]]
The main crew based in Downtown led by Kenji.
Bushido are solely Asian drivers who drive tuner cars and they're depicted with green cars with black vinyls and white calligraphy decals saying their crew's name.
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* ColorMotif: Bushido are depicted in green in cars and theme.
* GenreMotif: Both members with known [[{{Leitmotif}} Leitmotifs]] have electronic music as their theme songs.
* WeakButSkilled: The exact opposite of Angie's muscle cars, Bushido's tuner cars are slower with middling acceleration, but handle nicely around turns, which is why these cars are great in drift events and canyon races.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Kenji]]
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!!!'''Car:''' Mazda RX-7 (FD, Series 6) (Bushido), Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR-edition (Stacked Deck), '''OTHERS '''[[labelnote:*]]Ford Mustang GT (Gen. 5, 2005) (promotional trailer)[[/labelnote]]
!!!'''Affiliation:''' Bushido (leader), Stacked Deck (member)
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Creator/KenKirby (likeness), Creator/ArchieKao (voice)
->''"I heard you were back in town. Now I wanna hear you're gone!"''
The main boss of Bushido.
Kenji's development for his attention grew when he was fed up being ignored in the past.
He has no regrets of bragging out his achievements or threatening his opponents with insulting metaphors.
He, alongside the other crew bosses, Angie and Wolf raced with the player before they were ambushed and arrested, whilst the player escapes.
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* CoolCar: Drives an FD Mazda [=RX-7=], and later switches it out for a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX MR-Edition. In one of the promotional trailers, he was seen driving a yellow Ford Mustang GT.
* DrivesLikeCrazy: Unlike the other crew members, Kenji tends to drift his car in every single one of his cutscenes. Justified that it befits the tuner's potential. Perhaps Aki Kimura must have taken that inspiration.
* FairPlayVillain: Downplayed, but he is the only one out of the three crew bosses who starts their BossBattle Canyon Duel normally (by parking besides the player before taking the lead in the first stage), in comparison to Angie (who overtakes the player and then does a burnout in front of them, apparently to either stall them and/or just to be petty) and Wolf (who doesn't even stop to start the race, instead driving past the player while saying "Come on!").
* {{Leitmotif}}: His theme is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ER93-X2eJw "Fighting In Built Up Areas"]] by Music/{{Ladytron}}.
* MythologyGag: Kenji (or someone with the same name) becomes one of the opponents in the [[DownloadableContent DLC]] Speedcross Storyline in ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedPayback Payback]]''.
* NotEvenBotheringWithTheAccent: He is implied to be Japanese or at least Asian-American, but yet he sports an American accent. Not as his portrayer implies.
* ThisCannotBe: His reaction to being defeated in his BossBattle goes along this way.
-->'''Kenji:''' No way, punk!
* WeakButSkilled: Same as the rest of his crew. His cars may not be all that hot in a straight line, but you fight him in technical courses with plenty of corners where his cars' excellent handling really shines.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Yumi]]
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[floatboxright:
'''Crew Member Bonuses:'''
* '''Race:''' Increased Nitrous boost (25%)
* '''Career:''' 10% discount on
performance parts
]
!!!'''Car:''' Mazda RX-8 ([=SE3P=]) (Tier 1), Mitsubishi Eclipse GT (Tier 2), Subaru Impreza WRX STI (GDB-F) (Tier 3)
!!!'''Affiliation:''' Bushido (formerly), Player's crew
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Miyuki "Melody" Ishikawa (live action, credited as Melody), Kim Mai Guest (voice during races)
->''"I have a secret. Thought you'd like to know?"''
One of the former crew members of Bushido who joins the player's crew after you defeat Kenji and control Downtown.
Yumi is a mysterious racer who hails from Japan. This Harajuku girl has high reflexes when it comes to racing, as she can go through paths that are impossibly narrow. Yumi applies her hidden years of experience on the streets, and continues to gain more by curiosity. Nobody knows or can guess her real age, and her attractive looks can leave anyone in the dust.
During the backstory, Yumi saw the cops ambushing the race and disabling the cars of all the racers except for the player's, making her realize that someone tipped off the cops. Yumi's curiosity has led her to join with the player's crew.
Her role as a crew member is a '''Scout''', while '''Mechanic''' is her specialty.
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* BadassAdorable: Just how can this street racer be '''''this''''' cute?!
* CelebrityCameo: She is portrayed by Japanese singer Melody, whose song "Feel the Rush" (in a remixed version) also appears in the game.
* ConstantlyCurious: That is how Yumi gets experience on the streets. Even her backstory with the player happened because she was watching the race the player took part in with binoculars.
* DefeatMeansFriendship: Technically you defeat ''her boss'' but Yumi joins your crew all the same.
* DelinquentHair: A street racer with blue hair. Justified that she's a Harajuku girl.
* DiscountCard: If hired to your crew, Yumi offers a 10% discount on all performance parts.
* GirlishPigtails: She sports two pigtails, befitting her Japanese look.
* {{Leitmotif}}: Her theme song is, [[CelebrityCameo appropriately enough]], Melody's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8_VMT6RKFs "Feel the Rush (Junkie XL Remix)"]].
* OlderThanTheyLook: Yumi has an appearance of a 20-year-old though she's implied to be in her 30s, since you cannot guess her exact age. She even looks the same both in the game's present and its flashbacks (which are stated to have taken place a few years prior) despite her youth. The Prima Guide (based on the script used by the developers of the game) even states that "nobody knows or can guess her real age."
* PsychicPowers: The Prima Guide (based on the script used by the developers of the game) states that she has a strange ability to predict the path of least resistance during races, leading her to be given the nickname "Oracle" by some of her folks. This ability lead her to be a Scout and guiding you the shortcuts she can predict throughout the race.
* SecretPath: Just like Sal. As a scout, Yumi can locate and take shortcuts on the track, giving the player full advantage to the competition and faster times.
* StatusBuff: If hired, she provides you a 25% more powerful nitrous boost during a race.
[[/folder]]
!!!'''Stacked Deck'''
[[folder:In General]]
[[quoteright:128:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/stacked_deck_5.png]]
The main crew based in Silverton led by Darius.
Stacked Deck solely drives any Tier 3 car from any car class and they're depicted with red and black with some grey lines.
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* ColorMotif: Stacked Deck are depicted in red in cars and theme.
* MasterOfAll: Any member of Stacked Deck drives any tier 3 car from any class, all with their strengths and weaknesses combined.
* OddlySmallOrganization: Despite ultimately being the crew of the game's BigBad, and while the other crews have at least three members shown, before Darius recruited Kenji, Angie and Wolf into the crew towards the game's end, the only other Stacked Deck member shown besides Darius (aside from a few people shown alongside Darius during his intro scene) was Nikki.
* PlayingCardMotifs: Downplayed. As the trope is only applied to its emblem, representing a snake coiling around a card with an ace symbol.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Darius]]
[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/nfsc_darius_new.jpg]]
!!!'''Car:''' Audi Le Mans quattro
!!!'''Affiliation:''' Stacked Deck
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Creator/TahmohPenikett
->''"You think you know this town? You have no idea what's in store for you other than it's gonna hurt."''
The main boss of Stacked Deck.
Darius pays Jonathan Cross the player's bounty to clear their name after the events of ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedMostWanted Most Wanted]]'' and offers them to form a crew and their starter car.
He also keeps track to the player's progress as their crew continues to dominate the three boroughs of Palmont City: Downtown, Fortuna and Kempton. Just as Darius is about to congratulate the player for their success, he immediately betrays them, realizing that Darius was using the player to control the three said boroughs and being responsible for bribing the police in the race that forced the player to leave Palmont.\\\
With all those antics, it's up to the player to challenge Darius for control Silverton and all of Palmont City.
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* AccidentalMisnaming: He keeps constantly butchering Cross's name, such as calling him "Crock" or "Crawl". It doesn't even appear to be out of malice; he just doesn't care enough about Cross to remember.
* AffablyEvil: Darius is actually a nice person and offers the player a starter car and a crew before [[TheMole his betrayal]]. On top of that, he's the least antagonistic among other {{Big Bad}}s in the franchise.
* ArcWords: "Don't disappoint." He places his trust to the player before the events of ''Most Wanted'' with this line, and repeats it again after enlisting the player to race against the other bosses after the player's return, making it all the more ironic when he's revealed to be the one who set up the player years before.
* BadassBoast: His line before the Canyon Duel against him perfectly sums up said race being the game's ultimate challenge.
-->'''Darius:''' No one can touch me.
* BigBad: He turns out to be the main antagonist of the game, being revealed as the mastermind behind framing the player years ago and the final boss to defeat in the game.
* CoolCar: Drives an Audi Le Mans quattro, which is the prototype for the then up-and-coming Audi [=R8=].
* EvilFormerFriend: A trustworthy friend to the player before ''Most Wanted'' who then betrayed upon return.
* FinalBoss: He is the last major opponent in ''Carbon''[='=]s career mode.
* GracefulLoser: Downplayed: Darius admits defeat and decides to turn over Silverton and even the keys to his car to the player, but with his parting words he warns the player that he expects someone faster to beat him, clearly still {{sore|Loser}} from the loss.
-->'''Darius:''' The keys are in the car. Enjoy it while it lasts. [[AlwaysSomeoneBetter There's always someone out there who's a little faster than you are, and sooner or later they're gonna catch up]].
* ImprobablyCoolCar: At the time the game was developed, his Audi Le Mans quattro was a concept car not meant for road use. It later on became the basis for the modern-day Audi [=R8=] road car.
* {{Leitmotif}}: His theme is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX2FQlMzG9I "Hype Boys"]] by Sway.
* LightningBruiser: His Le Mans quattro can tackle any track, even the tight turns at the canyon.
* MasterOfAll: As explained above, his Le Mans quattro has nearly or fully maxed stats everywhere despite being classified as an Exotic.
* TheMole: He tipped off the police in the prologue race and caused the player to (temporarily) leave Palmont.
* MyRulesAreNotYourRules: Despite the game's car class stating that Exotics have excellent top speed, good handling, but lesser acceleration, his Le Mans quattro, despite being classified as an Exotic, has maxed out stats on all three categories. For comparison, not even the BMW M3 GTR (classified in this game as also Exotic) had those stats.[[note]]In ''Most Wanted'' (2005) it is maxed out at top speed and acceleration but has lesser handling, while the M3 GTR available in ''Carbon'' for Quick Race had maxed out acceleration and handling while having lesser top speed.[[/note]]
* RapidFireNo: During the first race on the city as part of the BossBattle with him, if you approach the finish with enough of a lead, he will react by yelling "No!" several times in rapid succesion.
* TranquilFury: In comparison to the other bosses, who upon being defeated have some words for the player (or just a grunt, in Angie's case), [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gnms3npP9U Darius's "Defeated" cutscene]] has him shaking his head in disbelief without saying a word, while subtly grimacing in anger.
* VillainousBreakdown: He starts undergoing one after Nikki discovers his ruse and leaves Stacked Deck, giving the player similar threats to the ones the previous bosses give, and as mentioned in RapidFireNo, screaming in frustration if the player beats him in the race on the city.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Nikki]]
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[[caption-width-right:300:[[labelnote:Click here to see her in flashbacks]]https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/nfsc_nikki_flashback_sized.png[[/labelnote]]]]
[floatboxright:
'''Crew Member Bonuses:'''
* '''Race:''' 50% bonus for
Nitrous and Speedbreaker
* '''Career:''' 10% discount on
car purchases
]
!!!'''Car:''' Ford GT (Gen. 1), '''OTHERS'''[[labelnote:*]]Chrysler [=300C=] HEMI [=SRT8=], Dodge Charger [=SRT8=] (LX) (hidden and unused)[[/labelnote]]
!!!'''Affiliation:''' Stacked Deck (formerly), Player's crew
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Creator/EmmanuelleVaugier
-> ''"You're not the only one with a score to settle. Now, let's get outta here, we got a lot of ground to catch up."''
The last crew member to join the player. She is available after controlling three boroughs prior to Silverton.
Prior to the events of ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedMostWanted Most Wanted]]'', Nikki was the player's girlfriend. She was holding the bag of the prize money during the race the player had against Kenji, Wolf and Angie, only for the race to be ambushed by the Palmont Police Department. Nikki was knocked down unconscious by someone who switched the bag with another identical one, after which Nikki, unaware of the switch, throws in the bag to the player just moments before the police arrested her, while the player fled for Rockport.
Upon returning to Palmont City, Nikki was furious to see the player return, only for Darius to stop her from potentially threatening them even further, and ask her to help the player learn more about Palmont City's racing scene, much to her chagrin. Later on, however, after finding out that Darius was responsible for the set-up, Nikki decides to defect from Stacked Deck and join the player's crew, mending the fences between the two.
Her role as a crew member is a '''Drafter''', while '''Mechanic''' is her specialty.
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* AscendedFangirl: The flashbacks show her being a fan of street racing while not being an active racer (being the girl holding the bag of prize money in the race the player was set up, and also being implied to have been the player's mechanic) before being a fully-fledged street racer in the game's present.
* ActionGirlfriend: A BadassDriver who was the girlfriend of the player in the past.
* CoolCar: Drives a red first-gen Ford GT.
* DefrostingIceQueen: She's harsh at first when the player returns to Palmont City and is reluctant to teach the player how it goes. As the plot progresses, Nikki mellows out and even willing to join the player's crew after discovering Darius's betrayal.
* DiscountCard: If hired to your crew, Nikki offers a 10% discount on your next car purchase at the dealer.
* ExpositionFairy: She's the one who introduces the player to the street racing scene in Palmont City, explaining them the concept of crews and wingmen. She's a particular twist on the concept in that, while previous games featured a friendly character doing this, here at the point of the game she's doing this she's antagonistic to the player, and is only doing it because Darius asked her to do so.
* FollowTheWhiteRabbit: As a drafter, just like Colin, she can also provide a speed boost to you by letting her overtake you and slipstream off of them.
* HeelFaceTurn: After being disgusted by Darius's actions, Nikki then sways to the player's crew.
* {{Leitmotif}}: Her theme is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXmkb5_tc1M "Don't Speak (I Came To Make A Bang)"]] by Music/EaglesOfDeathMetal.
* LetMeAtHim: Her introductory scene has her, upon discovering that the player returned to Palmont and believing him to have betrayed her years ago, lunging towards the player, having to be restrained by Darius.
-->'''Nikki:''' ''[making a beeline towards the player]'' How dare you show your face here! ''[Darius holds her back]'' Pull me!
* MsFanservice: Downplayed. Emmanuelle Vaugier is a gorgeous woman (she even posed for men's magazines around the time of the game's release), but Nikki is among the least sexualized female characters in the franchise (at least during the tuner era), wearing clothes that aren't particularly skimpy, neither in the present or in the flashbacks. The most she goes along with this is her doing a SexyWalk in slow motion during the flashback of the race in which the player is set up.
* MaybeEverAfter: It's stated that the player and Nikki were in a relationship in the past, but the game's rather abrupt ending leaves it in the air whether they'll rekindle their relationship or not.[[note]]It is known that a cutscene was filmed in which Nikki would challenge the player to a friendly race in a way that made it more clear that they would indeed rekindle their relationship, but it ended up being a [[invoked]] DeletedScene.[[/note]]
* ShoutOut: Her car's vinyl design is inspired by the Ford [=GT40=] that competed in (and won) the 1969 Le Mans, right down to the "6" on the hood and the sides.
* StatusBuff: If Nikki is hired to your crew, during races, she provides you a nitrous and speedbreaker that lasts 50% longer.
* WrenchWench: It's implied that during the flashbacks she was the player's mechanic, as her first scene in them has her coming from the front of the player's car, while wiping her hands, and asking the player to "start it up". That Mechanic is her specialty as a crew member also seems to reference this.
[[/folder]]
!!Other Characters
[[folder:Sergeant Cross]]
->See his character folder on the ''Characters/NeedForSpeedMostWanted'' character page.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Flag Girl]]
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A woman that appears at the start of races, in charge of launching the race at the starting line.
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* FanserviceExtra: In a video game that already features attractive women like Nikki and Yumi in major roles, she appears to be there just to give a little extra eye candy, and unlike them she doesn't even have a name.
* LivingProp: Her only role in the plot of the game is to start the races (and occasionally wave at some racers). That is all.
* MaleGaze: One of the race start cutscenes featuring her features an angle where the viewer can [[https://youtu.be/9xAfibioVKY?t=270 easily see a clear view of her rear]]. Another one has her leaning against the side of one of the rival cars (apparently talking to its driver), giving [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_202200801_205309_youtube.jpg a close-up shot]] of her [[LegFocus legs]] and rear.
* NoNameGiven: She isn't given a name at all; in fact, she's only named "Flag Girl" here as a placeholder name since she's the one who lauches the races.[[note]]And even that is a bit of NonIndicativeName, since she actually doesn't hold a flag at all, the closest being one race start that has her holding a pair of green flares.[[/note]]
* PitGirls: She is basically the street racing equivalent of a race queen, seen starting the races.
* RavenHairIvorySkin: Seems to be what her look aims for, having pale skin, dark hair, and having eye-catching moments during the race starts.
* TheVoiceless: She never speaks, which is justifiable since she's a minor character.
[[/folder]]
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