A French and Italian descended family, their name is recognized and also feared wherever they go. A very rich and powerful family, they look absolutely regal and stable on the outside. On the inside however, family ties could not be more broken. Salvatore Descoutaux is the current head of the family. Progeny is as follows:
Children: Vincent, Flaure
Grandchildren: Mireya
- "I'm done with being intercepted every time we make some headway."
The Leader of her team and one of the main characters of Hideout Junction. Stubborn, cold, sarcastic, and always determined. Her thick-skull prevents her from changing her mind easily, but she is reasonable enough of a human being to sit and listen to the opposition. She is not quick to act violently, unless her senses are clouded by the mists of rage, which has happened more than once. There are few burdens she carries, including her emotional ties to her friends, but she more often than not will try and make that seem untrue. Displaying weakness is a shameful mistake.
- Cain and Abel: The Cain to Vincent's Abel.
- Declaration of Protection: Makes one to Inferno after things get worse and Vincent stays with his father.
- Delinquents: Despite Vincent's best efforts for her to not be one.
- Generation Xerox: She got involved in the bounty hunting business and The Company itself long before she knew her father was involved.
- Technicolor Eyes: Inherited from her mother. Shares them with Vincent and her niece, Mireya.
- "Don't worry, nothing will come between our family. We live a safe and simple life now."
Flaure's brother and Inferno's husband. Often times hides away his true emotions in exchange for a level-headed, stoic demeanor. He finds drama to be nothing more than a cause for emotional turmoil. Because of that, he doesn’t over-react, isn’t easily swayed, and is possibly too over-protective - to the point where causing pain to those he is trying to protect can be considered a necessary precaution. He has always hated violence and has disapproved of almost every decision his sister makes.
- Aloof Ally: He never joined in for Flaure and Inferno's crimes, even if he supports the group.
- Cain and Abel: Abel to Flaure's Cain.
- Death Glare: He and Flaure have mastered this. Look at her, then back to him.
- Expository Hair Style Change: Has already gone through two of these. They seem to be telling of his internal conflicts and what 'side' he is on.
- Generation Xerox: Implied to look a fair deal like his father, minus their eye colors and Salvatore's graying hair.
- The Company killed Elisabeth and now they want Inferno dead as well. Even before the latter event happens, he inherits his father's thirst for revenge.
- Not So Above It All: He despises violence...unless said violence involves getting revenge for the death of his mother.
- Parental Favoritism: A dark example. Vincent is easier to manipulate than Flaure...
- Technicolor Eyes: White ones, shared with his mother, sister, and daughter
- Sugar-and-Ice Personality: Polite to everyone, patient with his sister, and a devoted husband. He usually slips into the colder personality when someone is in danger, thinking he knows what is best to protect them.
- "You know your mother is not one to be replaced."
The patriarch of the Descoutaux family, and also one of the co-founders of The Company. A man of few words, his actions speak for him. He seeks to destroy The Company in revenge for his wife's death, and takes Vincent along with him for this purpose.
- Affably Evil: He's polite and nice to everyone BUT the main characters
- Berserk Button: Don't EVER imply that he isn't dedicated to Elisabeth, even after her death.
- Crusading Widower: Wants to take down The Company for Elisabeth's sake.
- Parental Hypocrisy: Chastises Vincent for falling for and marrying Inferno...but his love for Elisabeth actually drives the plot!
- Roaring Rampage of Revenge: Drove Vincent to take Flaure and run away out of fear.
- Well-Intentioned Extremist: The Company are bad news but...Salvatore's methods in dealing with everyone are not the best.
- Wicked Cultured: One of the first introductions we get of him is quoting Paradise Lost to his son.
An Irish descended family, defined by their absolute dedication to one another. Their rule, their oath is that you never turn your back on family. This oath led to divided lines of loyalty within the family itself. A relatively unknown family, and they prefer to keep it that way. Liam and Eileen Hayes are the current 'heads' of the family. Progeny is as follows:
Children: Indra, Sage, Inferno, Arctic, Storm
Grandchildren: Mireya
- "I...am no one's pet. You'd do well to treat your family with more respect."
Flaure's best friend, Vincent's wife, and Arc's twin. Loyal to a fault. She enjoyed the life of crime with Flaure in the past, but is eager to start her family with Vincent. She's determined to keep everyone together and safe, even when such things are out of her hands. She's stubborn in her methods, but tries to see to reason. Matronly at heart and emotional, but more controlled than her twin.
- I Just Want to Be Normal: She was ready to settle down after her life of crime. She's going to get her dream no matter what.
- Pregnant Badass: Zig-zagged. Being at the forefront of confrontations ended as realistically as you'd expect, but she's still determined to help out the team in any way she can.
- Tragic Keepsake: Keeps Vincent's wedding ring with her at all times.
- "She isn't the only one you're screwing over, you son of a bitch. Or did you forget just who else you were leaving behind!?"
Inferno's twin brother. Extremely friendly and cheeky, Arc always looks for an adventure. Was the first to follow his sister into illegal adventures before they met Flaure and Vincent. Fiery personality to match his power. Short temper, and not as harmless and one would think.
- The Big Guy: Tallest of the bunch, and always puts up a physical fight before resorting to fire.
- Knight Templar Big Brother: He despises Vincent and constantly guilts him for leaving the family. This doesn't go well.
- "We’re in too deep though to get out now. We have to make up for this. I know I’ll follow you into hell."
Both the calmest and the most aggressive of the three Hayes siblings, he followed his older brother and sister to protect them. He does find enjoyment in the lifestyle as well but will never admit it. Prone to bouts of panic if a situation spirals out of control of himself or anyone on his ‘side.’ Disposition will completely change if not brought back to his senses. He provides a moral support for the gang mostly, but can be a force to be reckoned with given a chance. Interestingly enough, not born with a power...
- Annoying Younger Sibling: Only annoying in how calm yet still show-offy he can be.
- Crazy-Prepared: Studying to be a midwife to his sister just in case hospitals are not an option.
- Did Not Get the Girl: He knows it, and takes it rather well.
- The Power of Acting: He's easily the best out of the Hayes siblings at acting to fool someone, and can do it on command.
- Puppy-Dog Eyes: Flaure describes him still looking like, "the puppy from our youth."
- Survivor Guilt: He and his parents blame him for the death of the oldest sibling, Indra.
- "Again with the defeatist attitudes. I’m just telling you that there is more to this than what is happening before our eyes…"
Spends most of his time being relaxed or looking for a place to relax. His better qualities revolve around his charm and manners, but he is unknown for being a bit overly forward at times. His laziness is often a problem. He also has a temper and isn’t shy to speak his mind when the right buttons are pushed.
- Charles Atlas Superpower: He can move faster and hit harder by channeling chi energy harvested from other dimensions.
- Healing Hands: Though he never told anyone until it actually mattered.
- I Choose to Stay: He doesn't kill Inferno as he is ordered to do. He tells the group instead, and stays with Flaure, following her plans from then on.
The Company
The Company was founded about forty years ago, in an attempt to maintain order within the black markets and organized crime. Twenty years ago they put a hit out on one of their own, and only recently have their true colors come to light...
The group that initially created The Company. Many dwell in the shadows, not wanting to be seen nor found.
Father of Iouri Petrovic. Nothing is known as of yet about him, other than that he and his son are on much better child/parent terms than the rest of the cast.
- Like Father, Like Son: Salvatore and Munashe have both compared Iouri to his father, not only in looks.
A mysterious man that Salvatore meets with in India. A very calm and seemingly wise individual, no one knows what side he might truly be on...
- Scary Black Man: Averted for the most part. His status in The Company makes him intimidating, as does his power, but he himself has been one of the friendliest characters so far. (Being peaceful to both Flaure AND Salvatore's groups.)
A special unit of very elite few, designed to take out failed contracts, clean up mistakes, recon, and can double as bounty hunters.
- Elites Are More Glamorous: They have had much more attention than any other branch of The Company so far, even the Co-Founders.
- Everyone Went to School Together: They all grew up together and trained together, along with Vincent. All four of them are children of Co-Founders. Vincent completely forgot them once he ran away.
- The Psycho Rangers: They are easily comparable to Flaure's team. Not in powers, but in roles/personalities.
- Quirky Miniboss Squad
- "Hey dipshit, are you done with your anthropological study?"
Leader of the Special Forces trio, and later becomes The Banker. Gabriel adds a touch of dark humor to everything he does. One would never question his competence though, as he is the leader for a reason.
- Self-Duplication: Only created one other copy so far at a time, but he's just as snarky as Gabriel is.
- "How much did you pay for this ring anyway?"
Probably one of the most deadly members of The Company simply for her ability to shapeshift. She can play any part well to gain recon well, but as for herself, she might have a more twisted side.
- A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: Pretends to be Vincent to see what Flaure knows about her father. Her cold treatment of Inferno in this form alerts Storm of the deception, but Flaure doesn't listen to him.
- Bed Trick: When taking advantage of him drunk doesn't work, Amelia tries this on Vincent by taking the form of his wife. It doesn't work.
- Incest Yay Shipping: In-universe example. She seems to think Vincent has a thing for his little sister, or at least she teases him with the thought.
- "We only behave the way we behave out of respect for your father."
The silent member of the Special Forces, he only speaks when it is needed and is the Voice of Reason between Gabriel and Amelia.
- Beware the Nice Ones: Just because he is nice and polite to his own team doesn't mean he has a reason to be that way to anyone else...
- Genius Bruiser: While Gabriel and Amelia stood by and taunted Vincent, Vochef was the only one with enough sense to realize that condescension would not win Vincent's favor.
- The Juggernaut: Crashing through a wall is apparently very easy for him.
