Ryker Lynn
Ryker Lynn (a.k.a. L)
Ryker is the Leader of the infamous L's Group. Highly intelligent and skilled in Alternation Weaving, he uses his talents to be as inconvenient to the Commanders as he can.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Essentially since forever, Ryker's life was marked by the strained relationship between his parents and the shadow of his father's affair. Raised in neglect, Ryker grew up to be independent early on.
Gender Identity
Ryker has little to no sense of self; gender norms are alien to them and he just goes with what feels right at the moment. He doesn't dwell on it and he's not tied to any pronouns in particular.
If anything, they barely feel human at all.
Education
Ryker's formal education was erratic at best.
They were the primary caretaker of his mother and of himself. Despite that, they displayed a natural aptitude for mechanics and engineering, skills that he honed through both necessity and interest. His ability to understand and manipulate technology became his primary asset, which when paired together with his alternation weaving, proved to be invaluable.
Employment
Before forming L's Group with his half-brother Luke Valerie, Ryker took on various roles, from mechanic to black market technician, using his weaving skills to alter and enhance machinery and equipment.
These jobs were often shady and dangerous, but they built his reputation as a reliable and skilled operator, albeit one driven by self-interest.
Mental Trauma
Ryker’s emotional trauma stems from their fractured family life and the constant pressure of survival, which has left him with deep-seated trust issues and a tendency to keep others at arm's length.
Intellectual Characteristics
Ryker is highly intelligent, with a sharp mind that excels at problem-solving and innovation.
He is... mellow as a person which, at best, makes them appear passive, and at worst, detached and indifferent; but it's that detachment that allows him to approach situations with a level-headed and analytical mindset.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Ryker’s primary motivation is self-preservation and personal gain.
While they're driven by a desire for revenge against the Commanders that reclaimed his father’s possessions, his actions are often dictated by what benefits him the most at any given moment. Despite this, they harbour a quiet, almost reluctant care for his brother Luke, often acting in ways that protect him without making his intentions obvious.
Virtues & Personality perks
Ryker's virtues lie in his reliability (sometimes), intelligence and the unexpected loyalty to those few he genuinely cares about, particularly his brother. He also exhibits a surprising level of compassion in subtle ways, such as ensuring the well-being of his crew even if it’s framed as a strategic move.
Vices & Personality flaws
Their vices include a propensity for manipulation, a ruthless streak when it comes to achieving his goals, and a certain moral ambiguity that makes him willing to engage in unethical activities.
The thing about Ryker is that he really doesn't care. His cognitive empathy is high, he does know how people feel, he's able to tell that from looking over their faces but his affective empathy is non-existent. Conversely, his compassionate drive is "strong" but only for people he knows personally, strangers and associates aren't that.
Social
Reign
Ryker commands respect through a combination of fear, competence and the tangible results he delivers. Their men respet their skills and reliability, knowing that as long as they are useful and follow orders, they are in capable hands. There is fear to it, as Ryker ensures that betrayal or failure is met with severe consequences. Despite this, there is a blind loyalty among their closest associates, who have seen firsthand that Ryker, though cold and calculating, never acts without a purpose and always delivers on his promises.
Contacts & Relations
Ryker is well-connected in the underworld, having built a network of contacts through his various roles and dealings.
He has connections with other black market groups, informants, and corrupt officials, all of whom respect his skills and fear his reputation. His relationship with these contacts is typically transactional, built on mutual benefit and respect.
Family Ties
Ryker's primary family tie is with his half-brother Luke Valerie, with whom he co-leads L's Group. With a common goal and shared struggles, their bond is strong despite how often they argue.
Ryker's relationship with his mother was affectionate but strained due to the circumstances of his upbringing, while his relationship with his father was distant and marked by resentment.
Social Aptitude
Limited, would be the best way to call it.
They appear aloof and detached but he does mask well, and when he does, there is a quiet charisma about him. Their confidence, however, is unshakeable.
He's very introverted; in fact, if it wasn't for the nature of his job, they wouldn't talk to any other people beside their brother. He can put on a front when he needs to but that's all it is; a front.
Their ego is robust, though not inflated. Ryker knows his worth and expects others to recognise it as well.
Speech
Monotone, a flat way of speaking.
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