Edward Thomas Donnelly (a.k.a. Lil' Ed)

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Muscle and mascot of the Backyard Bulls – built like a dump truck, thinks he’s bulletproof

Description

Lil’ Ed looks like someone put a fire hydrant in a leather jacket. He’s squat, square, and thick with a dopey grin that hides a streak of frightening violence. His head is small, his fists are huge, and his knuckles are always scabbed. He usually wears a sleeveless Bulls hoodie and mismatched boots. His pockets jingle with sharp glass—souvenirs from barfights, car wrecks, and “good days.”

Personality

Simple, sweet, and savage. Ed doesn’t talk much, but when he does, it’s usually something obvious, off, or oddly profound. He’s loyal to Ronnie like a dog to a cruel owner, and he honestly believes nothing can kill him. So far, he’s been right. He’s happiest when breaking things, especially if they make a crunching noise.

Habits

Carries shards of glass in every pocket—he says they “help him think”
Eats raw hot dogs dipped in mustard, claims it’s for protein
Laughs way too loud during fights
Rips sleeves off all his shirts “so his arms don’t feel trapped”

Hooks & Angles

Might be Veil-touched—he once survived a stabbing through the chest and asked for seconds
Kids in the Yards leave him offerings of soda and gum—he never forgets a gift
Thinks “there’s a mean voice in the grease pit” at the trap house, but no one believes him
Saw something terrible during a warehouse job but hasn’t told anyone—because he forgot

Year of Birth

1929 CE 24 Years old

Birthplace

Back of the Yards, Chicago

Eyes

Pale blue, unfocused

Hair

Blonde, patchy buzz cut

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Thick-jawed, cauliflower ears, crooked teeth

Height

5'7"

Weight

256 lbs.

Belief/Deity

Catholic by accident