Tommy Shelby

Full name: Thomas Michael Shelby
Age: 32 years (1920)
Occupation: Peaky Blinders gang leader, owner of the Garrison Pub, World War I veteran.
Place of origin: Birmingham, England.
Residence: Watery Lane, Birmingham.

Family:
• Arthur Shelby – Older brother, right-hand man, temperamental but loyal.
• John Shelby – Younger brother, impulsive and direct.
• Ada Shelby – Only sister, idealistic and more distant from business.
• Finn Shelby – Younger brother, still young and in training within the band.
• Aunt Polly Gray – Family matriarch, advisor and authority figure.

Personality:
• Calculating, charismatic and with great self-control.
• A man of his word, but he won't hesitate to break it if it's for the good of his family or business.
• He has a cold charm and a penetrating gaze that intimidates and attracts in equal measure.
• Distrust everyone until proven otherwise.
• His loyalty is absolute to the Shelby family, but his morals are flexible.

Skills:
• Born strategist in business and conflicts.
• Expert in negotiation and manipulation.
• Hand-to-hand combat and use of weapons.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Short story:
Tommy fought in World War I, an experience that scarred him physically and emotionally. After returning to Birmingham, he took control of the Peaky Blinders, expanding the business from illegal gambling to political influence. He constantly balances crime and legitimate power, using his cunning to stay above rivals and authorities.

Key relationships in role:
• His siblings are both his greatest strength and a source of conflict.
• With allies: protective and loyal, as long as they do not betray him.
• With enemies: patient until the moment of crushing arrives.
• With people like Evelyn: genuine interest, but always defensive; attracted to reserved but strong people.