History Characters / NeedForSpeedMostWanted

* BigBad: Like as stated in the description, the is the game’s main antagonist.

-->'''Cross''': [[JerkassHasAPoint You're damn right I'mm not happy!]] [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere To hell with this, I'm going back to Rockport!]]

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*** The M3 GTR itself returned after an update on late 2018 as part of the “Need for Speed: Urban Legend” special event. Like in ''Undercover'' you can also apply the said vinyl to this car and it is also color-changeable.

** This can be used for the Golf GTI Clubsport ([=Mk7=]) in ''Payback'' and ''Heat'' to strongly resemble as the said car.

* WhatAPieceOfJunk: Subverted, the Golf GTI is a decent car, and since he’s the first boss to challenge with, doesn’t mean it is this competitive.

* WhatAPieceOfJunk: The AlternateUniverse ''5-1-0'' for the PSP has him drive a standard economy [=Mazda3=] instead of the Lexus [=IS300=] albeit using the same vinyls.

* NumberTwo: To Razor. He counts as TheDragon, alongside Ronnie, but Bull is the more prized of his colleagues

Originally, Razor was [=#15=] on The Blacklist when the player meet each other. After beating both Ronnie and Bull, also a friendly race with Rog, Razor confronts with the player and challenges them in a pink slip race. Unaware to the player, Razor was the mastermind behind the VehicularSabotage of the player’s M3 GTR, which breaks down halfway through the race. Razor automatically wins the race and their car and uses the said car to skyrocket through the top of the Blacklist, whilst the player arrested by Cross. Razor has a tendency to frequently call the player as they progress through the blacklist.\\\
[[spoiler: Upon the player reaching [=#2=] on the Blacklist, they challenge Razor once more to reclaim and win back the M3 GTR he took. While Razor refuses to surrender the keys after his loss, Mia takes them from his hands, was taken down and later arrested by Cross and the RPD, along with the 14 other members, which puts the Blacklist to an end, once and for all.]]

* BadBoss: Razor treats and berates Ronnie so badly after the latter’s defeat. Even if Ronnie is TheDragon to him.

* CasanovaWannabe: Razor constantly hits and flirt on Mia, even he has girls around him. Mia on the other hand is disgusted by that cheater.
* DeadpanSnarker: Razor is always a snarky guy, like he gives a damn.
* EvilLaugh: Razor and [[TheFreelanceShameSquad the other members]] when they defeat the player in the prologue.

* {{Leitmotif}}: His theme is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uEiu99sDYw "Shapeshifter"]] by Styles of Beyond and Celldweller. As a HotBlooded hardcore street punk, this theme is perfect for this final boss.
* MacGuffin: The souped-up M3 GTR is what he had his eyes on.

** Like Izzy, he appears in ''Shift'' as a random driver. The same goes in its PSP counterpart but under the name “Razor Callahan”.

* SoreLoser: As the main page describes, after the player smokes Razor in the dust fair and square, he doesn’t take his defeat in stride, and does not turn over the keys to the M3 GTR.

** Same here in ''No Limits''. [[spoiler: Razor yet again cannot take another defeat gracefully and decides to leave Blackridge for good.]]

* UnwittingPawn / RightForTheWrongReasons: Razor believes the player is working for the cops, as they progress through the Blacklist, thinking that they try to take Razor out. [[spoiler: Until it’s revealed at the end that Mia was the [[UndercoverCopReveal undercover cop]] all along.]]

They arrived in Rockport in hoping to be involved in the street racing scenario with their [[CoolCar BMW M3 GTR]]. After some races, they challenged the notorious Blacklist #15, Razor to a pink slip race, only for the former’s car being sabotaged, losing the race and the car. Unfortunately arrested by Sergeant Nathan Cross, they were released a few days later due to lack of evidence.\\\

She helped the player try to return his car from Razor after their early release from prison due to a lack of evidence and provides them their first starter car, a safehouse, and pursuit gameplay tips.\\\

* MythologyGag: Sonny’s calligraphy decal "極速" [[note]]”maximum speed” in Chinese [[/note]] can be applied as a regular sticker from the 2015 reboot onwards. This can be used for the Golf GTI Clubsport ([=Mk7=]) in ''Payback'' and ''Heat'' to strongly resemble as the said car.

* AnimalMotif: His car has an elaborate tiger vinyl. TruthInTelevision; tigers have been part of a strong culture and representation of South Korea.

* ALadyOnEachArm: ...which explains the two ladies surround Big Lou on both arms during his Blacklist intro.

* ScaryBlackMan: Downplayed. He’s not’s that intimidating- at least, not compared to Cross below. However, his Blacklist challenge race is one of the hardest, if not ''the'' hardest, in the game.

-->'''Ronnie''': "Yeah, it's Ronnie. Look, [[TemptingFate I don't care what they say about ya]], [[TooDumbToLive I'm gonna wipe ya all over the]] '''[[TooDumbToLive road!]]''' I'm ready when you are, ''[[ThisIsForEmphasisBitch punk!]]''

* FightingIrish: Hinted from Ronnie’s vinyl design on the rear of his [=DB9=] [[note]]Kiss Me, I’m Irish[[/note]], he is (possibly) of Irish heritage and is also a HotBlooded delinquent. TruthInTelevision, [=McCrea=] is an ancient Irish surname of Scottish origin. Since Scotland and Ireland are sister nations, [=McCrea=] is a common surname in Ireland.

* ItMustBeMine: Ronnie, while being introduced during the prologue does this gesture as if he wants the player’s car. This must have [[{{Foreshadowing}} forshadowed]] the [[VehicularSabotage sabotage]] Razor had done to the player’s M3 GTR.
* {{Jerkass}}: Ronnie is one hell of a repulsive person. Mocking the player certainly adds more to this trope.

* PrettyFlyForAWhiteGuy: A possibly Irish white guy who behaves and acts like an American stereotypical gangster in the ghetto, which was [[LampshadeHanging lampshaded]] in the Bio.

* AscendedFanboy: Like in the main page, Bull places his trust and idolism towards Razor.

* MythologyGag: Bull (or someone with the same name) also appears in ''Payback'' as one of the oppenents during the Outlaw's Rush.

Originally, Razor was [=#15=] on The Blacklist when the player meet each other. After beating both Ronnie and Bull, also a friendly race with Rog, Razor confronts with the player and challenges them in a pink slip race. Unaware to the player, Razor is the mastermind behind the VehicularSabotage of the player’s M3 GTR, which breaks down halfway through the race. Razor automatically wins the race and their car and uses the said car to skyrocket through the top of the Blacklist, whilst the player arrested by Cross. Razor has a tendency to frequently call the player as they progress through the blacklist.\\\
[[spoiler: Upon the player reaching [=#2=] on the Blacklist, they challenge Razor once more to reclaim and win back the M3 GTR he took. While Razor refuses to surrender the keys after his loss, Mia takes them from his hands and was taken down and later arrested by Cross and the RPD, along with the 14 other Blacklist members, putting them to an end, once and for all.]]

* BullyingADragon: Razor is among the '''worst of the worst''' among the offenders in the Blacklist. Worse than Ronnie or Bull. Calls the player that they're not "Blacklist material", taunting him using the word "sweetheart" and mostly, the notorious VehicularSabotage to the player's car. All this in spite of the player proving that he can handle whatever Razor threw at him.

* EvilLaugh: Razor and [[TheFreelanceShameSquad the other members]] when they defeat you in the prologue.

* LaserGuidedKarma: [[spoiler: For all his actions against the player, Razor pays the price when Mia finally incapacitates him into custody.]]

* MacGuffin: The souped-up M3 GTR he has his eyes on.

** Razor’s car appeared in ''The Run'' as part of the [[DownloadableContent ''Heroes and Villains Pack'']], albeit using the 5th Gen. Ford Mustang Boss 302 as the base model.
** The government of Fairhaven City in ''Most Wanted (2012) '' loves to honor him by naming one of the districts as “Callahan Industrial”.
** Razor’s car also appeared in ''No Limits'' as part of the ''Return of Razor'' event, albeit using the 6th Gen. Mustang. However uses a different decal for his name.
** Same does in ''Heat'' with the district called “Fort Callahan”.
* SoreLoser: As the main page describes, after the player smokes Razor in the dust fair and square, he doesn’t take his defeat in stride, and does not turn over the keys to the M3 GTR. ]
-->'''Razor''': You'll never hold on to the Number 1 spot. Not with me on your tail. And if you want these, you're gonna have to take them. ''(Mia appears and snatches the keys from Razor’s hands)''

* BullyingADragon: Razor is the '''worst of the worst''' among the offenders in the Blacklist. Worse than Ronnie or Bull. Call the player that they're not "Blacklist material", taunting him using the word "sweetheart" and mostly, the notorious VehicularSabotage to the player's car.

* FaceOfAThug: Razor's face is no laughing matter. His mug is simply must be avoided.

* HateSink: Razor has ''absolutely'' '''NO''' redeeming qualities at all. Considering how snobby and deceiving this bad boy is.

* LaserGuidedKarma: [[spoiler: For all his actions against the player, Razor has paid the price when Mia finally incapacitates him into custody.]]

* MacGuffin: The souped-up M3 GTR must be what Razor is eyeing on, just to see how ATasteOfPower feels.

* MythologyGag: Razor being the poster boy among antagonists in the franchise spawned many mentions throughout the game.

* SoreLoser: As the main page describes, after the player smokes Razor in the dust fair and square, he doesn’t take his defeat in stride, and does '''NOT''' turn over the keys to the M3 GTR. Mia then intervenes and snatches the key, that he is already done for.

* TormentByAnnoyance: Among who sends the most voicemails to the player, that is Razor, who enjoys mocking and taunting the player frequently

* VehicularSabotage: Razor demonstrates this trope how it is done. He unscrewed the oil sump from the player’s M3 causing this to spill from the start line and breaks down halfway through the race, albeit Mia pointing it out.

-->'''Affiliation:''' Rockport Police Department

-->'''Affiliation:''' Rockport Police Department ''(Most Wanted)'', [[spoiler: GMAC's crew ''(Undercover)'']], [[spoiler: Fortune Valley Police Department ''(Payback)'']]

* BountyHunter: Cross lost his job in Rockport and transitions to this trope in ''Carbon''.

* BreakingTheBonds: His Blacklist intro has an image of him with only a handcuff on his right hand with the other cuff wide open.

* ALadyOnEachArm: Also, two ladies surround Big Lou on both arms during his Blacklist intro.

* UnderTheTruck: His Blacklist entrance has him drive under a truck at high speeds- made easy thanks to his 987 Cayman S being a low, small car. And since many drag races enforce you to drive under the truck, albeit perpendicular to each other.

* MythologyGag: Her strength in Drag Races has later introduced Karol Monroe, the Drag King in ''[=ProStreet=]'', who also drives the same Mustang.

Webster loves to gossip about cars, performance, racers, BlahBlahBlah. Aside from his blathering, his car has been heavily modified and the body torn up to reduce weight giving his ride an edge to the max.

JV usually spends his nights in clubs and the days on the streets. Admired by racers but hated by police, this headphone jockey has plenty of reputation rolling on the streets with his flashy green Viper.

* ShowdownAtHighNoon: His blacklist entrance imitates a Western showdown scene. Bonus points for the clock chiming at the start.

-->'''Car: ''' Aston Martin [=DB9=] (his main car), Toyota Supra RZ [=(Mk4)=], BMW M3 GTR (Road Going Version) ''(5-1-0)''

During the prologue, the player raced Ronnie in his Toyota Supra and won. Ronnie later lost some respect with Razor after the former's defeat. Ronnie shows absolutely no respect to the player, no matter how well they progress through the Blacklist.

* BullyingADragon: Ronnie is one of the '''worst offenders''' of this trope when it comes to antagonizing the player. He is most unwise to mock someone who has mowed through ''hundreds of racers'' and ''loads of cops'', as well as ''taking down 12 members of the Blacklist prior to challenging him''. And unlike Vic or Earl who informs the player calmly via voice call, he goes even further to antagonizing them even further, like [[Music/JoanJett he doesn't give a damn about their reputation]].

HotBlooded: '''UpToEleven'''. His wild temper will make you sick.

* RedIsViolent: Has a vibrant color in clothes than any other Blacklist, and this red tank top is a sign of HotBlooded antagonism.
* RedOniBlueOni: Between [[TheDragon The Two Dragons]], Ronnie is the red to Bull’s blue. Since he’s wilder and violent. Bonus points for Ronnie wearing a red tank top in the prologue, displaying his personality.

-->'''Car: ''' Mercedes-Benz SLR [=McLaren=], Porsche Carrera GT ''(5-1-0)'', Acura NSX ([=NC1=])''(Payback)'' (possibly), Chevrolet C10 Sidestep Pickup ''(Payback)'' (possibly)

During the prologue, after Ronnie’s defeat, Bull then challenges the player to a race. But this time with the cops on their tail, as ordered by Razor. Bull also lost to the player, leading to Razor, the [=#15=] on The Blacklist to challenge him. After the player’s loss, [[BullyingADragon Bull mocks the player that “he is all show and no go”]].

* RedOniBlueOni: Between [[TheDragon The Two Dragons]], Bull is the blue to Ronnie’s red. Since he’s calmer and more prudent.

-->'''Ronnie''': Razor, he shadowed me I couldn’t--

* BullyingADragon: Razor is the '''worst of the worst''' offenders. Worse than Ronnie or Bull. Call the player that they're not "Blacklist material", taunting him using the word "sweetheart" and mostly, the notorious VehicularSabotage to the player's car.
* TheBusCameBack: Razor makes a special return during the “Return of Razor” event in ''No Limits''.

* EnemyMine: [[spoiler: He has this with the player in ''No Limits'' during the said special event. Temporarily.]]

* KickTheDog: With the VehicularSabotage and all the HateSink, Razor shows no grace to the player at all.
-->'''Razor''': Thank you for the ride. I knew you weren't blacklist material.

* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: In ''No Limits'', [[spoiler: Razor yet again cannot [[SoreLoser take another defeat gracefully]] and decides to leave Blackridge for good.]]
-->[[spoiler:'''Razor''': Screw this – I’m out of this damn city! Goodbye Blackridge. Good riddance!]]

-->'''Razor''': You'll never hold on to the Number 1 spot. Not with me on your tail. And if you want these, you're gonna have to take them. ''(Mia appears and snatches the keys from Razor’s hands)

* {{Leitmotif}}: Her theme is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JklSDqoUOU "I Am Rock"]] by Rock.

* BlahBlahBlah: Played straight about his description, because he’s a MotorMouth. Seriously. Who wrote that!?

The list of fugitive street racers of Rockport that are in high priority of capture by the Rockport Police Department. Each blacklist member has a set bounty placed upon them.

* KarmaHoudiniWarranty: All of the Blacklist members are finally arrested at the end of the storyline.

* UnderTheTruck: His Blacklist entrance has him drive under a truck at high speeds- made easy thanks to his 987 Cayman S being a low, small car. And since many drag races have you driving under the truck, but perpendicular to each other.

* MythologyGag: Her strength in Drag Races has later introduced Karol Monroe, the Drag King in ''[=ProStreet=]''

Bull is the NumberTwo to Razor. He is also in charge around the docks whenever Razor isn’t around.\\
Bull loves to keep his SLR [=McLaren=] a sleeper, explaining that it is “reverse psychology” and likes to keep his car in mint condition.\\\

* EvilWearsBlack: Bull just loves this trope… Black supercar? Check. Black t-shirt? Check? Being part of the Blacklist, which is obviously evil? Check, check and check, indeed.

* WhatAPieceOfJunk: Averted, subverted and even lampshaded by the bio. He ''thinks'' his SLR is this because it lacks any exterior modifications apart from the red window tint and aftermarket rims (the paint doesn't count as the SLR is available in jet black as one of its only two color options. However, it is still an [[CoolCar SLR]] [[RareVehicles McLaren]] and if you get it and go to the shop with it, you'll notice that it comes equipped with Ultimate performance parts. His ''5-1-0'' counterpart averts this as he drives a [[PimpedOutCar nicely modified]] Porsche Carrera GT.

-->'''Hails from:''' Cascade Park, Downtown Rockport

('''NOTE''': This article is a Work in Progress and needs expanding. Please feel free to edit, revise and add more content and tropes to this page.)

* CoolShades: Sonny has some nice sporty sunglasses. One of his images in his blacklist intro has this [[TheGlassesComeOff taken off]].

* MythologyGag: Sonny’s calligraphy decal "極速" [[note]]”maximum speed” in Chinese [[/note]] can be applied as a regular sticker from the 2015 reboot onwards. This can be best used for the Golf GTI Clubsport ([=Mk7=]) in ''Payback'' and ''Heat''.

* CoolShades: Big Lou also wears some sunglasses in his Blacklist intro. Alongside wearing his crucifix necklace.

* CoolShades: Baron wears some luxurious sunglasses.

* CoolShades: Jewels wears nearly the same shades a Baron. Unlike the other members who wear shades, she never takes it off in her intro.
* {{Leitmotif}}: Her theme is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iENGnLmiUcg "We Control"]] by Hyper.

* CoolShades: Like Jewels, Kaze also wears shades.

* CoolShades: Yet another [[RunningGag Blacklist member]] falls victim with this trope, as Ming yet again wears sunglasses.

* CoolShades: [[RunningGag Yet again]]. Webster also falls victim with this trope.

--->''"Cops! Cops!"''

* CoolShades: JV has once more has fallen victim to this trope. [[TheGlassesComeOff It’s taken off during the prologue]].

* CoolShades: The last member of the Blacklist to ever wear glasses.

--->''Hard and flat out.''

* CoolShades: Wears those during the prologue, but removes them in any of his images, whether Blacklist official or intro.

* WhatAPieceOfJunk: Averted, subverted and even lampshaded by the bio. He ''thinks'' his SLR is this because it lacks any exterior modifications apart from the red window tint and aftermarket rims (the paint doesn't count as the SLR is available in jet black as one of its only two color options]]. However, it is still an [[CoolCar SLR]] [[RareVehicles McLaren]] and if you get it and go to the shop with it, you'll notice that it comes equipped with Ultimate performance parts. His ''5-1-0'' counterpart averts this as he drives a [[PimpedOutCar nicely modified]] Porsche Carrera GT.

The main antagonist of ''Most Wanted'' who took the player's car away.

* BigBad
* {{Jerkass}}
* ManipulativeBastard: His bio describes him as such- he'll do anything he can to give himself an advantage, including psychological manipulation.

[[/folder]]

!!Rockport Police Department
[[folder:Sergeant Cross]]
!Sergeant [[spoiler: Jonathan]] Cross

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[[caption-width-right:300:Sergeant Cross as depicted in ''Carbon''.]]

-->'''Car:''' Cross's Chevrolet Corvette Federal Cruiser (C6)
-->'''Affiliation:''' Rockport Police Department ''(Most Wanted)'', [[spoiler: GMAC's crew ''(Undercover)'']], [[spoiler: Fortune Valley Police Department ''(Payback)'']]
-->'''Portrayed by:''' Dean [=McKenzie=] (live action), Chris Williams (voice)

* ReusedCharacterDesign: Jewels in ''(5-1-0)'' drives an Audi TT, using Webster’s vinyl and paint scheme from his Corvette.

* ReusedCharacterDesign: Ming instead drives a 911 in ''(5-1-0)'' with the same flame-shaped vinyl design as Baron’s Cayman.

* BroughtToYouByTheLetterS: In ''(5-1-0)'', JV takes the inspiration from Razor by mounting his initials on his Ford GT.

* ReusedCharacterDesign: Ronnie instead uses the same iconic M3 GTR in ''(5-1-0)'' with the same vinyl design at the player’s. Albeit the Road-going version of the model.

* WhatAPieceOfJunk: Averted, subverted and even lampshaded by the bio. He ''thinks'' his SLR is this because it lacks any exterior modifications apart from the red window tint and aftermarket rims (the paint doesn't count as the SLR is available in jet black as one of its only two color options]]. However, it is still an [[CoolCar SLR]] [[RareVehicles McLaren]] and if you get it and go to the shop with it, you'll notice that it comes equipped with Ultimate performance parts. His 5-1-0 counterpart averts this as he drives a [[PimpedOutCar nicely modified]] Porsche Carrera GT.

* SlasherSmile: His smile in the image aboe.

* WhatAPieceOfJunk: Averted, subverted and even lampshaded by the bio. He ''thinks'' his SLR is this because it lacks any exterior modifications apart from the red window tint (and the real-life SLR is available in black). However, it is still an SLR [=McLaren=], which is a CoolCar to the core even when stock, and if you get it and go to the shop with it, you'll notice that it comes equipped with Ultimate performance parts.

* ScaryBlackMan: Downplayed. He’s not’s that intimidating- at least, not compared to Cross below.
* SpecialPersonNormalName: Just like in the main page, Earl is really a [[NintendoHard tough and formidable]] racer among the Blacklist. Players consider him as this.

Ronnie is a young, rich and gifted freak from the ghetto who recently graduated and received a special Aston Martin [=DB9=] from his parents as a gift. Witted and skilled on the wheel, Ronnie can school anyone out in the streets.\\\

* BadassArmFold: Just like Big Lou, Kaze and Ming, Ronnie crosses his arm too in his intro.
* BadassesWearBandanas: Yep, Ronnie in the prologue and his Blacklist intro has wim wearing a bandana, befitting his egotistic and gangster demeanor.
* BullyingADragon: Besides what is described about the player, Ronnie is one of the '''worst offenders'''. And unlike Vic or Earl who informs the player calmly via voice call, he goes even further to antagonizing them even further, like [[Music/JoanJett he doesn't give a damn about their reputation]].

* CopKiller: More like “Cop Wrecker”. Unlike Taz who hates cops, his entrance has him T-boning a civil cruiser. This explains his specialty with [[ExtremityExtremist Immobilizing Police Vehicles]].
* TheDragon: Alongside Bull, he is to Razor.
* EvenEvilHasLovedOnes: Despite being part of the Blacklist, his parents are someone Ronnie cares of, reasoning that he excelled in school and received the said car as a graduation gift.
* FightingIrish: Hinted from Ronnie’s vinyl design on the rear of his [=DB9=] [[note]]Kiss Me, I’m Irish[[/note]], he is possible of Irish heritage, who is also a HotBlooded delinquent. TruthInTelevision, [=McCrea=] is an ancient Irish surname of Scottish origin. Since Scotland and Ireland are sister nations, [=McCrea=] is a common surname in Ireland.

* {{Foreshadowing}}: In the prologue, Ronnie mockingly asks the player how their car is running at the very start before they race against Razor.

** [[spoiler: That line later hinted about Razor’s VehicularSabotage during their race.]]
* HotBlooded: '''UpToEleven'''. His wild temper will make you sick.

* {{Jerkass}}: Ronnie can be as repulsive as he can be. Mocking the player certainly adds more to this trope.
* JokeCharacter: Many players complained that Ronnie is the easiest Blacklist member to beat than Sonny. Usually, Ronnie drives like an idiot and spins out/crashes his car very often. Zig-zagged if this could potentially be a technical glitch or otherwise.

* ReusedCharacterDesign: Ronnie instead uses the same iconic M3 GTR in ''(5-1-0)'' with the same vinyl design at the player’s. Albeit the Road Going version of the model.

* BullyingADragon: Like Ronnie, he’s also a worst offender and likes to rub salt to the player’s wounds after his embarrasing loss with Razor in a pink slip race.

* NumberTwo: To Razor. He count’s as TheDragon, alongside Ronnie, but Bull is more of his prized colleague, in Razor’s opinion.
* RedOniBlueOni: Between [[TheDragon The Two Dragons]], Bull is the blue to Ronnie’s red. Since he’s calmer and prudent.
* WhatAPieceOfJunk: Averted. His SLR [=McLaren=] is [[CoolCar cool]] and [[RareVehicles rare]] to the core. But has no visual modifications on his car, but with a red window tint and aftermarket rims. Justified In-Universe that like Ming, Bull likes to keep customizations at minimum. Guess he doesn’t like to destroy his beloved SLR with mods since it’s a very expensive and exotic supercar. Contrast to his ''5-1-0'' counterpart where he mods with Carrera GT with a racing kit and vinyls.

* CoolShades: Nine out of the fifteen members wear a nice pair of sunglasses, whether from the official Blacklist image, their intro or during the prologue and epilogue.

* TheBigGuy: They don’t call him “Big Lou” for nothing!

* BullyingADragon: Besides what is described about the player, Ronnie is the '''worst offenders'''. And unlike Vic or Earl who informs the player calmly via voice call, he goes even further to antagonizing them even further, like [[Music/JoanJett he doesn't give a damn about their reputation]].

* Jerkass: Ronnie can be as repulsive as he can be. Mocking the player certainly adds more to this trope, like [[Music/JoanJett he doesn't give a damn about their reputation]].

* ButtMonkey: Insulted by Razor, Ronnie and Cross who taunts you and your car. After the botched rage thanks to the VehicularSabotage by Razor, the player gets humiliated for their loss and had to surrender their keys to Razor, believing they aren’t blacklist material. To add insult to injury, the blacklist then becomes TheFreelanceShameSquad by laughing and mocking at them as if they think the player is a total loser.

--->''Cops! Cops!''

[[folder:Razor]]
![[spoiler:Clarence Callahan]]
The main antagonist of ''Most Wanted'' who took the player's car away.

* BigBad
* {{Jerkass}}
* ManipulativeBastard: His bio describes him as such- he'll do anything he can to give himself an advantage, including psychological manipulation.

[[/folder]]

!!Rockport Police Department
[[folder:Sergeant Cross]]
!Sergeant [[spoiler: Jonathan]] Cross

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[[caption-width-right:300:Sergeant Cross as depicted in ''Carbon''.]]

-->'''Car:''' Cross's Chevrolet Corvette Federal Cruiser (C6)
-->'''Affiliation:''' Rockport Police Department ''(Most Wanted)'', [[spoiler: GMAC's crew ''(Undercover)'']], [[spoiler: Fortune Valley Police Department ''(Payback)'']]
-->'''Portrayed by:''' Dean [=McKenzie=] (live action), Chris Williams (voice)

'''NOTE''': Because ''Most Wanted 2012'' has no set amount of pre-determined characters, this character page will only highlight the ''2005'' version.

Like in ''[[{{VideoGame/NeedforSpeedUnderground}} Underground]]'', ''Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)'' some of the most memorable characters [[{{Creator/ElectronicArts}} EA]] had to offer. Most notoriously is The Blacklist.

*** The M3 GTR itself returned after an update on late 2018 as part of the “Need for Speed: Urban Legend” special event. Like in ''Undercover'' you can also apply the said vinyl to this car and like in ''Undercover'' it is color-changeable.

* KarmaHoudiniWarranty: Some (but not all) of the Blacklist members are finally arrested at the end of the storyline.

* MythologyGag: Sonny’s calligraphy decal "極速" [[note]]”maximum speed” in Chinese [[/note]] can be applied as a regular sticker from the 2015 reboot onwards. This can be best used for the

* ALadyOnEachArm: Two ladies surround Big Lou on both arms.

* UnderTheTruck: His Blacklist entrance has him drive under a truck at high speeds- made easy thanks to his 987 Cayman S being a low, small car.

* ReusedCharacterDesign: Kaze drives a C6 Corvette in ''(5-1-0)'' and uses the same vinyl design, (albeit with a dark blue paint job) as DJ Wess’s C5 Corvette Z06 in ''Underground Rivals'', another ''Need for Speed'' game for the PSP.

* CoolShades: Yet again. Wes is another victim of the Blacklist Sunglasses Club. And like Jewels, he never takes them off.

* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed: Looks ''a lot'' like {{Music/Pitbull}} in that image
* SkeletonMotif: Like Taz, Webster has skeletal vinyls mounted on his Corvette

* CoolShades: Also falling victim to the Blacklist Sunglasses Club. [[TheGlassesComeOff It’s taken off during the prologue]].

* BullyingADragon: On the receiving end of this trope. Given that the player (at first), was steamrolling the Blacklist like it was going out of style in his M3 GTR, the Blacklist were most unwise for mocking him. It gets even worse when they continue doing it even as they see their ranks being swept through by the player.... '''without''' their M3 GTR.
* CoolCar: '''''The''''' Need For Speed car that defined the series in the millennium onwards, the E46 BMW M3 GTR, belongs to the player. It is so cool, it made many appearances after ''Most Wanted''.

** In ''Undercover'', you can customize the base model of the E46 M3 with an immediate vinyl preset that can resemble as the said car. It can be color changed.

** ''Most Wanted (2012)'' returns back to the original race-going version of the M3 GTR, which can be only obtained via [[DownloadableContent ''Need for Speed Heroes Pack'']]. Other liveries are also available to apply to the said car since they also come with bundle as well.
*** Its mobile variant is already available in the game. You can use the car for free after beating the #1 Blacklist event.

*** ''Heat'' now uses the actual M3 GTR. Ghost Games carefully checked each detail of the car to strongly resemble the original said car from ''Most Wanted'', which includes racing windows, roll cage and the exact license plate. [[spoiler: It surprisingly made a canonical plot when Lt. Frank Mercer hijacks the said car to escape only for the player to take him down. It was then restored by “The League” and is now drivable by the player after completing the main storyline.]]

* BullyingADragon: Given that the player (at first), was steamrolling the Blacklist like it was going out of style in his M3 GTR, the Blacklist were most unwise for mocking him. It gets even worse when they continue doing it even as they see their ranks being swept through by the player.... '''without''' their M3 GTR.

* ATasteOfPower: You get to tryout one of the fastest cars in the game: The BMW M3 GTR, before having to start off with the three starter cars.
* VillainProtagonist: The reason the player is a villain is that street racing is obviously illegal.

* MissionControl: Mia provides pursuit tips and updates on Rockport to the player via text messages and voice chat. [[spoiler: She also was the one to tell the player to leave Rockport by using the BrokenBridge while every single police in the RPD, including Cross himself are pursuing them.]]
* MsFanservice: If Samantha or Rachel aren’t attractive enough, Mia would eventually take their place.

* [[spoiler: UndercoverModel: How can an undercover cop really be this gorgeous?!]]

* MythologyGag: Rog surprisingly becomes one of the opponents in the [[DownloadableContent DLC]] Storyline in ''[[{{VideoGame/NeedForSpeedPayback}} Payback]]''.

* TheVoice: His face is never shown, but his voice does. [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/nfs/images/0/0c/NFSMW_RogBlacklist.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20160425194026&path-prefix=en There was an image of Rog’s face from the trailer’s demo.]]
* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: Subverted. The last line of Rog is when he may challenge Razor for the number one spot. That marks his final call for the remainder of the plot. But at heart, he knows that the player will succeed.

* KarmaHoudiniWarranty: Some but not all of the Blacklist members are finally arrested at the end of the storyline.

Sonny enjoys throwing away some of his money to build his car. His car is SeriousBusiness, which is something that cannot be fooled with.

Taz is a very intimidating guy. A cop hater and hates talking about him. Despite not caring about his status, he enjoys the thrill of looking for newcomer racers to crush around Rosewood.

* FaceOfAThug: Dear God. This guy is simply you must avoid because of his face.
* HotBlooded: He’s a crazy guy
* {{Leitmotif}}: His theme is a [[DarkerAndEdgier darker]] version of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tnz-FJ3EsJg "Blinded In Chains"]] by Avenged Sevenfold. That explains his HotBlooded status.
* MeaningfulName: The reason why he’s called "Taz" is because of his HotBlooded persona.

* SlasherSmile: As sinister as he can be, that smile can give you nightmares.
* TheSneakyGuy: The cops just narrowly missed Taz from a dividing intersection during his entrance.

Vic has served time in prison more than any member of the Blacklist. He’s locked in his CoolCar that no one can easily bust him.\\\

* FreudianExcuse: Vic spent time in prison more than any Blacklist member. And that explains the one side of the cuffs worn on his right wrist as a bracelet.

Izzy know a lot when it comes to cars. And she knows everything. Her racing status runs in the family as she was hailed from a group of racing fanatics, which explains why she runs with her uncle, cousin or her friends.

* BandageBabe: Downplayed. Izzy has bandages wrapped around both her wrists. Possibly for cosmetic purposes.
* EvilCounterpart: To Mia Townsend, since both are MissFanservice racers and both drive Mazda RX-8s. Since Izzy is part of the Blacklist, it counts as an antagonist.

* TokenGoodTeammate: Downplayed. In ''5-1-0'', she is the only one who dislikes Razor, despite that she is in the Blacklist. The developers must have mistaken her for Mia since ''she'' is the one who despises Razor.

-->'''Strength:''' Toolbooth Time Trials

Big Lou is totally a Korean self-proclaimed flamboyant [[ChickMagnet ladies’ man]]. He seeks the thrill with pressuring with the cops, but the pressure is on him when it comes to mechanical problems.

* AnimalMotif: His car has an elaborate tiger vinyl. TruthInTelevision, tigers have been part of a strong culture and representation of South Korea.

* StrongButUnskilled: Subverted. He’s a skilled driver, but has problems with using the clutch to shift gears. This might be a CallBack about the RealLife 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse that experienced clutch pedal issues.

Baron is a wealthy and rich guy from the coast. Noble and ethical, he has standards when it comes to use of customization. “If it’s not brand, it’s nothing”, this motto is what he cares for.

* {{Leitmotif}}: His theme is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZDX5MCR26c "Barrier Break"]] by Diesel Boy + Kaos. It gives it a good personification to Baron’s current status.

* UnderTheTruck: His Blacklist entrance has him drive under a truck at high speeds. All thanks to the low profile his Cayman possesses.

* AffablyEvil: Somewhat one of the most cordial members of the Blacklist. He calmly warns the player about them having a bounty on their head.

* ScaryBlackMan: Downplayed. He’s not’s an intimidating looking black man.

Jewels has a strong passion with muscle cars. Experienced by mileage and has a lot of horses under the hood. Nothing underestimates her by her serious wit.

* ExpressiveShirt: Averted. Her tank top just has a picture of a face. That’s all.

Kamikaze or simply “Kaze” is a seriously fearsome driver. She applies speed to skill to conquer the streets and she’s not afraid to use them. Anything that stands in her way, Kaze will put you out of your misery.

* CoolShades: Like Jewels, Kaze also wears some shades as well.
* HotBlooded: Kaze has some aggressive personality.

* MeaningfulName: Kamikaze (神風) means ‘divine wind’ in Japanese.

* ReusedCharacterDesign: Kaze drives a C6 Corvette in ''(5-1-0)'' and uses the same vinyl design, (albeit the dark blue paint job) as DJ Wess’s C5 Corvette Z06 in ''Underground Rivals'', another ''Need for Speed'' game for the PSP.

Ming is a prideful racer who likes keeping his Lamborghini Gallardo at looking stock. Ming is a very breakneck street racer who enjoys hitting speed cams everywhere at maximum speed.

* MistakenNationality: At first, players who are new to ''Most Wanted'' would think Ming is Chinese. But thanks to the full name, he’s implied to be either a Latin American or a Hispanic.
* {{Pride}}: Ming has hubris, as based from his bio.

* BaldOfEvil: Imagine [[{{Film/TheFastAndTheFurious}} Dominic Toretto]] having an evil twin brother.

* CoolShades: Yet again. Wes has claimed another victim of the Blacklist Sunglasses Club. And like Jewels, he never takes them off.
* HellBentForLeather: Wes sports a leather jacket. He even looks like a biker gang by his looks.

* SlasherSmile: His smile in the said image has no heart of gold on the outside.

* AfroAsskicker: JV’s afro knows no bounds when it comes to having high reputation behind the wheel.

* {{Leitmotif}}: His theme is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Tm8pKu-LZw "Let's Move"]] by The Perceptionists. And since he has a look of a DJ, those beats suit this tune and theme.

* WhamLine: During the prologue, JV’s only line when the cops are showing up during the player’s humiliating defeat, with the blacklist joining the mocking party.

* AffablyEvil: Downplayed. Despite being the HeroAntagonist, he’s very calm and sensible from the beginning. He easy loses it at the end.

* DeadpanSnarker: Cross loves to add some FloweryInsult after scratching the player’s M3 during the prologue.

* ScaryBlackMan: Dear God. Cross is really an intimidating African-American cop.

* YouWillBeSpared: The player is about to be arrested by him, only for another chase ongoing with him needed. Cross spared the player… for now. But not until they meet the second time.

* CoolCar: The most definitive and iconic BMW M3 GTR that spawned in later ''NFS'' games:
** The M3 GTR later returns in ''Carbon'' as it is an immediate sequel to ''Most Wanted''. It was totaled for good while escaping from Cross.

** ''No Limits'' returns as part of the "Return to Rockport" special event with Razor returning as well. It uses the BMW M4 as the base model and rather uses a unique kind of vinyl.

*** It later returns in the 2015 reboot, as part of the free ''Deluxe Edition'' update. It uses the M3 (E46) again as the base model (though the M3 GTR body kit is available for purchase for this car), albeit using the said body kit applied, but with the wrong wheels, added tire stickers and adding tuner decals on the windshield.
*** ''Payback'' on the other hand uses the same as the 2015 reboot above as part of an abandoned car, but without the annoying decals on the windshield and using the proper wheels.

* {{Leitmotif}}:

[[folder:Razor ([[spoiler:Clarence Callahan]])]]
The main antagonist of ''Most Wanted'' who took the player's car away.

* BigBad
* {{Jerkass}}

!!Rockport Police Department
[[folder:Sergeant Cross]]
!Sergeant [[spoiler: Jonathan]] Cross

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[[caption-width-right:300:Sergeant Cross as depicted in ''Carbon''.]]

-->'''Car:''' Cross's Chevrolet Corvette Federal Cruiser (C6)
-->'''Affiliation:''' Rockport Police Department ''(Most Wanted)'', [[spoiler: GMAC's crew ''(Undercover)'']], [[spoiler: Fortune Valley Police Department ''(Payback)'']]
-->'''Portrayed by:''' Dean [=McKenzie=] (live action), Chris Williams (voice)

** In ''Undercover'', you can customize the M3 (E46) with an immediate vinyl preset that can resemble as the said car.

** ''No Limits'' returns as part of the "Return to Rockport" special event with Razor returning as well. It uses the BMW M4 as the base model and rather uses a unique kind of vinyl. However, the M3 GTR itself returned after an update on late 2018 as part of the “Need for Speed: Urban Legend” special event. Like in ''Undercover'' you can also apply the said vinyl to this car.

*** ''Payback'' on the other hand uses the same as the 2015 reboot above as part of an abandoned car, without the annoying decals on the windshield and using the proper wheels.

* ShoutOut: Everyone? [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAsVZ9IJ0JI '''''EVERYONE!!! '''']] It’s a nod to [[{{Film/TheProfessional}} The Professional]].

* UndercoverCopReveal: Her profession is revealed prior to the near-end of the story, by showing her police badge.
* UndercoverModel: How can an undercover cop really be this gorgeous?!

--->''"Well, look what the underground lead loose. Let’s see how good you do in the daylight."''

* RankUp: The player must climb up the ranks of the blacklist to get his car back from Razor, who is #1.

* GivenNameReveal: He name in ''Most Wanted'' and ''Carbon'' is Nathan Cross. However, [[spoiler: in ''Undercover'', his true real name is '''Jonathan Cross''' as said in the [[AllThereInTheManual Prima Offical Game Guide]].
-->'''Cross''': Nice pinstripe.

Like in [[{{VideoGame/NeedforSpeedUnderground}} Underground]], ''Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)'' some of the most memorable characters [[{{Creator/ElectronicArts}} EA}] had to offer. Most notoriously is The Blacklist.

* ButtMonkey: Insulted by Razor, Ronnie and Cross who taunts you and your car. After the botched rage thanks to the VehicularSabotage by Razor, the player gets humiliated for his loss and had to surrender his keys to Razor, believing they aren’t blacklist material. To add insult to injury, the blacklist then becomes TheFreelanceShameSquad by laughing and mocking at them as if they think the player is a total loser.

*** It later returns in the 2015 reboot, as part of the free ''Deluxe Edition'' update. It uses the M3 (E46) as the base model (though the M3 GTR body kit is available for purchase for this car), albeit using the said body kit applied, but with the wrong wheels, added tire stickers and adding tuner decals on the windshield.

* NoNameGiven: He is simply the player. That is all.
* PlayerCharacter: If he’s not the player, he isn’t a character at all!

* YouCantThwartStageOne: With the player’s car sabotaged and tampered, he can’t beat Razor in that situation during the prologue.

She helped the player try to return his car from Razor after their early release from prison due to a lack of evidence and provides them their first starter car, a safehouse, and pursuit gameplay tips.
She is revealed to be an undercover cop for Rockport Police Department.