Shelby Family

Arthur Shelby, (Thomas and John's older brother)
Thomas Shelby, (Arthur and John's brother)
John Shelby, (Arthur and Thomas' brother)
Michael Gray, (Polly's son)
Polly Gray, (Shelbys' mother's aunt and sister)
Finn Shelby, (Arthur, Thomas, John's and Ada's younger brother)
Charlie Strong, (uncle)
Ada Shelby, (Arthur's only sister, Thomas and John)
Parents:
Arthur Shelby Sr., (Absent father, abandoned the family.)
Mrs. Shelby, (name not revealed in the series)

Freddie Thorne is Ada's husband.
Linda Shelby is Arthur Shelby's wife.
Esme Shelby is the wife of John Shelby.
Lizzie Starke is Thomas Shelby's fiancée.

Physical features of Arthur Shelby

• Build: corpulent, with broad shoulders and a body worked by years of fighting and physical work.
• Height: it is tall, which reinforces its intimidating presence.
• Face: marked, with hard and angular features; he usually has a mustache and, occasionally, a light beard.
• Hair: short, combed back, following the style of the time.
• Gaze: intense, often with an air of contained fury or vulnerability.
• Clothing: Like the other Shelbys, he wears three-piece suits, long coats, and the signature Peaky Blinders cap. His style is elegant but always with a rough air.

Arthur Shelby's
Thoughts- Guilt and trauma: marked by the First World War, he drags memories that torment him. His thoughts often revolve around what he experienced in the trenches and the feeling that he was never the same again.

• Loyalty: despite his inner demons, he constantly thinks about protecting Tommy and the family, although sometimes he feels used or relegated.
• Violence as an escape: his mind seeks the fight as an escape valve; Violence is both an instinct and a way to silence pain.
• Faith and redemption: in several seasons, Arthur tries to get closer to religion, thinking about the possibility of redeeming himself, although he always ends up falling back into darkness.
• Insecurity: Although he is physically imposing, his thoughts reveal insecurity and fear of not living up to Tommy or what the family expects of him.

Likes

• Family: Despite his problems, Arthur feels a deep attachment to his siblings and seeks their approval, especially Tommy's.
• Violence and fights: enjoy the adrenaline of street fights and the power that violence gives you, even if you later regret it.
• Alcohol and drugs: You use these addictions as an escape from your traumas and emotions.
• Religion: at certain times he seeks comfort in faith, trying to find peace and redemption.
• Respect and loyalty: he values the camaraderie and loyalty of those who are by his side.

Disgusts

• Betrayal: He does not tolerate anyone breaking loyalty to the family or the Peaky Blinders.
• Self-weakness: he hates himself when he feels that he is not up to Tommy's standards or that he loses control.
• Memories of war: they torment him and fill him with guilt, generating nightmares and crises.
• Manipulation: Although he follows Tommy, he sometimes dislikes feeling used or manipulated.
• Modernity and social changes: Arthur is more traditional and has a hard time adapting to the changes that come with the 20s and 30s.

Traits of his mentality

• War-scarred warrior: Arthur thinks like someone who never left the trenches. His mind is trapped in bloody memories, and that makes him react violently even in everyday situations.
• Absolute loyalty: their mentality revolves around family. Although he sometimes feels manipulated by Tommy, his inner compass always leads him to protect the Shelbys.
• Self-destruction: they have recurring thoughts of guilt and self-hatred. He punishes himself for his excesses and for not being able to control his temper.
• Faith and redemption: at various times he seeks refuge in religion, trying to change his mentality towards peace, although the weight of his demons drags him down again.
• Constant contradiction: his mind oscillates between wanting to be a quiet family man and accepting that his violent nature defines him.

Arthur Shelby's

Profile Full Name: Arthur Shelby Jr.
Born: 1887, Birmingham, England
Role: Thomas Shelby's older brother, right-hand man on the Peaky Blinders

Physique- Tall
and corpulent, with broad shoulders and natural strength.

• Marked face, characteristic mustache and intense gaze.
• His physical presence commands respect and fear, reinforced by his elegant style of suit and cap.

Personality and Mindset

• Loyal: lives for family, although sometimes feels manipulated by Tommy.
• Violent: His explosive temper makes him the most brutal of the Shelbys.
• Fragile: carries traumas from war, with thoughts of guilt and self-destruction.
• Contradictory: seeks redemption in faith, but always returns to violence.

Tastes

• Family and loyalty.
• The fights and the adrenaline of violence.
• Alcohol and drugs as an escape.
• Moments of faith and spirituality.

Dislikes

• Betrayal and disloyalty.
• Your own memories of the war.
• Feeling weak or inferior to Tommy.
• Manipulation and social changes that disorient him.

Thomas Michael Shelby's

Profile Full name: Thomas Michael Shelby
Born: 1890, Birmingham, England
Role: Leader of the Peaky Blinders and patriarch of the Shelby

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Physique

• Build: slim but strong, with an elegant bearing.
• Height: tall, with an upright and dominant posture.
• Face: angular features, cold and calculating gaze.
• Hair: short, sidestyled, classic 20s style.
• Clothing: always impeccable in three-piece suits, long coats and the characteristic cap. Her style conveys power and control.

Personality and mentality

• Strategist: his mind works like that of a chess player, always planning several moves ahead.
• Ambitious: seeks to expand the Shelbys' power beyond Birmingham, into politics and international business.
• Cold and calculating: rarely shows emotions, except in intimate moments with his family.
• Traumatized: scarred by World War I, suffers from nightmares and constant flashbacks.
• Contradictory: Although he is ruthless in business, he also seeks to protect his family and children.

Likes

• Power and control.
• The family, although their way of demonstrating it is hard and distant.
• Racehorses (his personal passion).
• Whiskey and tobacco as a constant companion.
• Political and business strategy.

Dislikes

• Betrayal and disloyalty.
• Incompetence in business.
• The memories of the war that haunt him.
• The loss of loved ones (especially Grace).
• Emotional dependence, which makes you feel vulnerable.

Thomas Shelby's
physical traits- Complexion: slim but strong, with an upright bearing that commands respect.

• Height: Tall, which reinforces its commanding presence in any scene.
• Face: angular, with marked cheekbones and defined jawline; Their expression is usually cold and calculating.
• Gaze: piercing, steely blue, conveying both intelligence and threat.
• Hair: short, with the characteristic cut of the 20s (shaved on the sides and longer on top, combed to the side).
• Attire: always impeccable in three-piece suits, vest, long coat and the Peaky Blinders cap. His style mixes elegance with the toughness of a criminal leader.
• Gestures: measured movements, calm voice and firm posture; he is rarely nervous, which reinforces his image as a strategist.

Traits of his mentality

• Born strategist: Tommy always thinks several steps ahead, like a chess player. Every decision is calculated to maximize power and minimize risk.
• Emotional coldness: He rarely lets his feelings interfere with his plans. Even in times of pain, he maintains a façade of calm.
• Excessive ambition: their mind is oriented towards constant expansion, whether in business, politics or social power. He never settles.
• War trauma: memories of World War I haunt him. His mentality is colored by the experience of death and violence, which makes him suspicious and gloomy.
• Family protection: although he seems distant, his thinking always includes the safety of the Shelbys. For him, power is the way to protect them.
• Internal contradiction: he seeks control and order, but his mind is full of chaos and nightmares. That duality makes him a brilliant and dangerous man.

Tommy's
characteristic thoughts- Constant strategy: his mind never rests; He is always planning the next move, anticipating betrayals and calculating risks as if life were a chessboard.

• War Trauma: Memories of the trenches haunt him. He thinks of death and violence as inevitable, which makes him gloomy and distrustful.
• Ambition and power: His thoughts revolve around how to expand the Shelbys' influence, whether in business, politics, or territory.
• Family protection: although he seems distant, he thinks about how to keep his siblings and children safe. For him, power is the only way to guarantee security.
• Love and loss: Grace occupies a recurring place in his mind; Her death left him with thoughts of guilt and emptiness that he never manages to overcome.
• Inner darkness: Tommy thinks of life as a constant struggle against his own demons, and often contemplates the idea that peace is unattainable.

Likes

• Power and strategy: enjoy being in control, moving pieces like on a chessboard.
• The family: although their way of demonstrating it is distant, protecting the Shelbys is one of their main engines.
• Racehorses: his personal passion, symbol of elegance and escape from violence.
• Whiskey and tobacco: constant companions in their nights of reflection and planning.
• Politics and business: he is attracted to the challenge of expanding his influence beyond Birmingham.

Dislikes

• Betrayal: does not tolerate disloyalty, neither inside nor outside the family.
• Incompetence: despises those who do not comply effectively in business.
• Memories of war: they torment him and fill him with nightmares.
• The loss of loved ones: especially Grace, whose death left him scarred.
• Emotional vulnerability: they hate feeling dependent or exposed in the sentimental.

John Shelby's
physical traits- Build: athletic and strong, less burly than Arthur but stockier than Tommy.

• Height: medium-tall in height, with a firm and confident presence.
• Face: softer features than those of their older siblings, but with a hard and determined gaze.
• Hair: short, with the classic cut of the 20s (shaved on the sides, longer on top).
• Gaze: intense, with an air of confidence and a certain youthful arrogance.
• Clothing: elegant, always with three-piece suits, vest and the characteristic cap. Her style conveys discipline and pride in belonging to the family.
• Gestures: direct and confident, with quick and firm movements, reflecting their practical and decisive character.

John Shelby's
signature thoughts- Practicality: John thinks simply and pragmatically. He doesn't complicate himself with elaborate plans like Tommy; it prefers quick and effective solutions.

• Family loyalty: his thoughts revolve around protecting his siblings and his wife Esme, as well as his children. Family is his priority.
• Pride: He is proud to be a Shelby and to belong to the Peaky Blinders. His thoughts reflect confidence in his surname and his reputation.
• Violence as a tool: Although not as impulsive as Arthur, John thinks of violence as a natural resource for solving problems.
• Desire for stability: In contrast to Tommy's ambition, John thinks about having a quieter life with his family, even though he knows that the criminal world is dragging him down.
• Youth and confidence: his thoughts have an air of youthful security, sometimes bordering on arrogance, which makes him act firmly without so much internal doubt.

Traits of his mentality

• Practicality: John thinks clearly and bluntly. He doesn't complicate himself with elaborate plans like Tommy; it prefers quick and effective solutions.
• Absolute loyalty: their mentality is focused on family. For him, the Shelbys come first, and his pride in the family name guides his decisions.
• Youthful confidence: he has a confident, sometimes arrogant mentality, which makes him act firmly without so many internal doubts.
• Violence as a tool: He sees violence as a natural resource, not as a torment (like Arthur) or as a calculated strategy (like Tommy).
• Desire for stability: although he participates in criminal businesses, his mentality also seeks a quiet life with Esme and her children, something that differentiates him from Tommy's excessive ambition.
• Pride and belonging: Think of yourself as an essential part of the Peaky Blinders, and your identity is tied to the group and the reputation they build.

Likes- Family: he feels a strong attachment to his siblings
, his wife Esme and his children.

• Loyalty: Enjoy the camaraderie and pride of belonging to the Peaky Blinders.
• The simple life: although he participates in crime, he is attracted to the idea of domestic stability.
• Respect: likes to be recognized as a strong and reliable Shelby.
• Direct action: enjoy solving problems quickly, without beating around the bush.

Dislikes

• Betrayal: does not tolerate disloyalty to family or gang.
• Manipulation: He is uncomfortable feeling like a cog in Tommy's more complex plans.
• External arrogance: despises those who try to humiliate or underestimate the Shelbys.
• Instability: You don't like business or family life to be threatened.
• Indecision: prefers to act rather than get caught up in doubts or excessive plans.

John Shelby's

Profile Full Name: John Shelby
Born: 1895, Birmingham, England
Role: Brother of Tommy, Arthur, Ada, and Finn; key member of the Peaky Blinders

Physique

• Athletic, strong, and balanced build.
• Medium-tall height, with a secure bearing.
• Face with softer features than Arthur and Tommy, but with an intense gaze.
• Short hair, shaved on the sides, classic style of the 20s.
• Elegant attire: three-piece suits, vest and characteristic cap.

Personality and mindset

• Practical: think of quick and effective solutions, without overcomplicating yourself.
• Loyal: Her mental compass is centered on the Shelbys' family and reputation.
• Youthful confidence: self-confident, sometimes bordering on arrogance.
• Violent when necessary: uses force as a tool, without torment or excessive calculation.
• Desire for stability: he dreams of a quiet life with Esme and her children, although the criminal world drags him down.

Tastes

• Family and domestic life.
• The loyalty and pride of being a Shelby.
• Direct action and quick fixes.
• Respect and reputation.

Dislikes

• Betrayal and disloyalty.
• Manipulation in Tommy's plans.
• External arrogance and those who underestimate the Shelbys.
• The instability that threatens your family life.

Ada Thorne's Profile (Shelby)

Full Name: Ada Shelby (later Ada Thorne)
Born: 1897, Birmingham, England
Role: The Shelbys' only sister, a critical and more independent figure within the Peaky Blinders

Physique

• Slim and slender build, with an elegant bearing.
• Average height, firm and confident posture.
• Face with soft features, expressive and determined gaze.
• Dark brown hair, styled with waves or updos in the style of the 20s.
• Sophisticated clothing: elegant dresses, long coats and modern accessories, reflecting independence and her own style.

Personality and Mindset

• Independent: seeks to build his life outside the shadow of the Shelbys.
• Critical: questions the violence and ambition of his brothers.
• Maternal: protective of her children, she tries to keep them away from the criminal world.
• Idealistic: attracted by progressive ideas and a future different from the one pursued by the Shelbys.
• Ambivalent loyalty: loves his family, but rejects their violent methods.

Tastes

• Independence and personal autonomy.
• Close family, especially your children.
• Modernity and progressive ideas.
• Peace and stability.
• Authentic love, free from power interests.

Upsets

• Violence and crime.
• Manipulation, especially by Tommy.
• Family betrayal.
• Social oppression of women.
• The excessive ambition that consumes his brothers.

Finn Shelby's

Profile Full Name: Finn Shelby
Born: 1908, Birmingham, England
Role: Younger brother of the Shelbys; Youngest member of the Peaky Blinders

Physique

• Slim and youthful build, less developed than his older brothers.
• Shorter stature, although over time it gains presence.
• Face with soft features, with an air of innocence that differentiates him from Tommy, Arthur and John.
• Short hair, classic 20s style (shaved on the sides, longer on top).
• Insecure but determined gaze, reflecting their transition to hardness.
• Formal attire: Peaky Blinders suits and cap, although in it they look more like an imposed uniform than an identity of their own.

Personality and mentality

• Desire to belong: constantly seeks to prove that he is worthy of the Shelby surname.
• Insecurity: he feels that he is not at the level of his siblings, which makes him vulnerable.
• Admiration and pressure: He idolizes Tommy, Arthur, and John, but that admiration becomes a burden.
• Youth and naivety: he retains a certain innocence, which makes him more manipulable.
• Early ambition: Dreams of respect and power, although you don't yet understand the real cost.
• Internal conflict: divided between a criminal life and the desire for a more normal existence.

Thoughts

• Reflect on how to earn a place in the family.
• Feels caught between fear and the need to show courage.
• He dreams of being respected, but doubts his own abilities.
• Think of violence with fear, unlike their war-hardened brethren.

Likes

• Belonging and recognition as Shelby.
• Admiration for their siblings and learning from them.
• The action and excitement of engaging in business.
• Respect and youthful camaraderie.

Upsets

• Being treated as "the little one" or excluded from important decisions.
• Betrayal of the family.
• Your own insecurity

Profile of Polly Gray (Shelby)
Full name: Elizabeth "Polly" Gray (Shelby)
Born: 1884, Birmingham, England
Role: Shelby aunt, treasurer and matriarch of the Peaky Blinders

Physique

• Slim but firm build, with elegant bearing and natural authority.
• Average height, upright and confident posture.
• Face with marked features, mature beauty with calculating expressions.
• Dark hair, wavy hairstyles, or sophisticated updos.
• Penetrating and cunning gaze, capable of intimidating without violence.
• Refined clothing: long dresses, quality coats and accessories that reinforce their status.

Personality and Mindset

• Protective Matriarch: guides and protects the Shelby family, even with tough decisions.
• Calculating astuteness: Evaluate risks and benefits with coolness and strategy.
• Grief turned into strength: the loss of her children hardened her character.
• Criticism and vigilance: supports Tommy, but questions his excessive ambition.
• Female authority: imposes respect in a male environment without resorting to violence.
• Spirituality: relies on hunches and intuitions, seeing destiny as a guide.
• Pragmatism: think in practical terms, survival-oriented.

Thoughts

• Reflect on how to keep the Shelbys together and safe.
• Think about the cost of Tommy's ambition and how to balance power and survival.
• He carries the pain of loss, but transforms it into wisdom.
• She sees herself as the moral and strategic compass of the family.

Likes

• Family and loyalty.
• Control and authority.
• Elegance and refined fashion.
• Cunning and the power of intelligence.
• Spirituality and premonitions.
  Upsets
• The betrayal of the Shelbys.
• Tommy's excessive ambition.
• Arthur's impulsive violence.
• External manipulation and underestimating her for being a woman.
• The pain of the past, (request from her children)

Michael Gray's
physical traits- Complexion: slim and athletic, with a more refined than rough bearing, which differentiates him from Arthur or John.

• Height: medium-high, with a straight and confident posture, transmitting confidence.
• Face: soft and elegant features, with a youthful air that gradually hardens; His expression is usually calculating.
• Hair: dark, parted and classic 20s style, always well cared for.
• Gaze: penetrating, a mixture of ambition and coldness; it transmits intelligence rather than violence.
• Attire: well-tailored suits, ties and elegant coats; Her style is more modern and sophisticated, reflecting aspirations for power and status.
• Gestures: measured, confident movements, with an air of control that seeks to impose itself without the need for physical brutality.

Michael Gray's
Profile Full Name: Michael Gray
Born: 1909, Birmingham, England
Role: Son of Polly Gray, Shelbys' nephew; key figure in the transition of the Peaky Blinders to more modern and financial businesses.

Physique

• Slim and athletic build, with a refined rather than rough bearing.
• Medium-high height, straight and safe posture.
• Youthful face with soft features, hardened over time by ambition.
• Dark hair, parted hairstyle, and classic 20s style.
• Penetrating gaze, a mixture of coldness and calculation.
• Smart dress: Well-tailored suits, ties, and coats that reflect aspirations for status.

Personality and Mindset

• Ambitious: seeks to rise and be recognized as a leader within the Shelbys.
• Modernizer: their mentality is oriented towards financial business and international expansion.
• Cold and calculating: avoids emotional impulses, prefers strategy and control.
• Conflict with Tommy: she admires him, but also seeks to differentiate herself and overcome him.
• Ambivalent loyalty: sees family as a resource, but also as an obstacle.
• Desire for respect: He wants to be seen as a true Shelby, not just Polly's protégé.

Thoughts

• Reflect on how to transform the family business into something more sophisticated.
• Dream of power and influence, beyond Birmingham.
• Think about how to impose yourself intelligently, avoiding the brutality of Arthur and John.
• He is torn between loyalty to Tommy and ambition to build his own path.

Tastes

• Power and influence.
• Financial and modern businesses.
• Elegance and refinement.
• Strategy and cold calculation.
• Respect and recognition.
  Upsets
• Arthur and John's impulsive violence.
• Tommy's excessive ambition.
• Being underestimated or treated as secondary.
• Traditional criminal methods.
• Betrayal of the family.

Charlie Strong's
Profile Full Name: Charles "Charlie" Strong
Born: Late nineteenth century, Birmingham, England
Role: Shelbys' ally and father figure; in charge of the docks and logistical support for the Peaky Blinders.

Physique

• Robust and strong build, with a broad and resistant body.
• Medium height, but with an imposing presence due to its solidity.
• Weathered face, coarse features marked by age and work.
• Dark hair with gray, short and no pretensions to style.
• Firm and pragmatic gaze, a reflection of experience and confidence.
• Simple and functional clothing: heavy coats, work shirts and flat caps.

Personality and mindset

• Pragmatic: Think of simple and straightforward solutions, without frills.
• Loyal: His life revolves around supporting the Shelbys, especially Tommy.
• Wise by experience: he sees life realistically, without illusions or excessive ambitions.
• Resigned: accepts violence and crime as part of the family, although he would prefer calm.
• Paternal: He cares for the young Shelbys, observing them with tenderness and caution.
• Distrustful of power: believes that excessive ambition can bring problems.
• Proud in silence: they feel satisfied with being a reliable support, without the need for prominence.

Thoughts

• Reflect on how to hold the Shelbys without losing your cool.
• Think of Tommy's ambition with a mixture of respect and concern.
• Takes pride in being a reliable ally, albeit in the shadows.
• He dreams of a quieter life, but accepts his role in crime.

Likes

• The Shelby family and loyalty.
• The manual work and routine of the docks.
• Calm and quiet moments.
• Simple and honest camaraderie.
• Respect earned with facts.
  Upsets
• The betrayal of the Shelbys.
• Tommy's excessive ambition.
• Arthur's unnecessary violence.
• External manipulation.
• The empty protagonism

Freddie Thorne's
Profile Full
name: Frederick "Freddie" Thorne
Born: Late 19th century, Birmingham, England
Role: Communist militant, worker revolutionary and partner of Ada Shelby.

Physical

• Strong and resistant complexion, marked by factory work and working life.
• Medium-high height, with a firm and secure posture.
• Face with hard features, determined and serious expression.
• Dark, short and simple hair, without pretensions to style.
• Intense and defiant gaze, a reflection of political conviction.
• Functional clothing: simple shirts, heavy coats and flat caps, more worker than gangster.

Personality and mentality

• Combative idealist: believes in the workers' cause and social justice.
• Loyal to Ada: his love for her is an engine of hope and strength.
• Rebel: defies authority and stays true to their ideals, even in hiding.
• Solidarity: values the union and camaraderie between revolutionaries.
• Distrustful of the Shelbys: Although close to Ada, he has reservations about Tommy and his violent pragmatism.
• Hopeful: he dreams of a different future for the workers, although he knows that it is a dangerous path.
• Determined: their mentality is firm, willing to risk everything for the cause.

Thoughts

• Reflects on the workers' struggle and the need for social justice.
• He dreams of a future with Ada, despite the risks.
• Think about the importance of solidarity and unity between colleagues.
• He is torn between personal love and political commitment.
• He remains firm in the idea that the cause is worth more than his own safety.

Gustos

• Social justice and the workers' struggle.
• Ada Shelby and the hope of a future together.
• Solidarity and revolutionary camaraderie.
• Openness and honesty.
• Resistance against authority.

Upsets

• State oppression and political persecution.
• Betrayal within movements.

Linda Shelby's
physical traits- Complexion: slim and elegant, with a careful bearing that conveys discipline and control.

• Height: medium, with an upright and firm posture, projecting silent authority.
• Face: fine and expressive features, with a look that combines severity and coldness.
• Hair: light brown, generally tied up or combed in a sober way, according to its practical nature.
• Gaze: penetrating and critical, capable of transmitting disapproval or firmness without the need for words.
• Clothing: sober and conservative, with discreet dresses and muted tones, reflecting both religious modesty and contained ambition.
• Gestures: measured and controlled movements, avoiding impulsive gestures; His physique conveys order and rigidity.

Linda Shelby's
Profile Full Name: Linda Shelby
Born: Early 20th Century, Birmingham, England
Role: Arthur Shelby's wife, a rigid and calculating figure who tries to impose order and discipline in an environment dominated by chaos.

Physique

• Slim and elegant build, with a careful bearing that transmits discipline.
• Medium height, upright and firm posture, projecting silent authority.
• Face with fine features, severe and critical gaze.
• Light brown hair, usually tied up or styled soberly.
• Austere and conservative clothing, with muted and discreet tones.
• Controlled gestures, measured movements and no impulsivity.

Personality and Mindset

• Controlling: seeks to mold Arthur and, through him, influence the Shelbys.
• Religious discipline: her faith guides her decisions, convinced that she can redeem Arthur.
• Constant criticism: he observes the family's actions with disapproval.
• Veiled ambition: although austere, he desires power and recognition.
• Moral pride: it is considered superior in values and principles.
• Desire for stability: dreams of a quiet life, away from crime.
• Hidden resentment: frustrated by not being heard or recognized.

Thoughts

• Reflect on how to keep Arthur under control.
• He dreams of imposing order and discipline in the family.
• Think of faith as a tool of power and redemption.
• He feels morally superior, although he hides his ambition.
• He harbors frustration towards the Shelbys for ignoring his authority.

Tastes- Religious discipline and strict morals
.

• Control over Arthur.
• Stability and order.
• Austerity and sobriety.
• Silent recognition as an authority figure.
  Upsets
• The excessive violence of Arthur and the Shelbys.
• Tommy's criminal ambition.
• Disobedience and lack of respect for their authority.
• Frivolity and luxuries.
• The betrayal of their values

Esme Shelby's
Profile Full name: Esme Shelby (of gypsy origin, wife of John Shelby)
Born: Early twentieth century, England
Role: Defiant figure within the Shelbys, proud of her gypsy roots and protector of her family.

Physique

• Slender and agile build, with a confident and proud bearing.
• Medium height, upright posture that conveys independence.
• Expressive face, with marked features and a natural beauty that reflects inner strength.
• Long, dark, wavy hair, usually loose or adorned with simple details.
• Intense and defiant gaze, capable of showing both tenderness and hardness.
• Bohemian and practical clothing, with bright colours and accessories that evoke their gypsy heritage.
• Fluid and firm gestures, with energy that mixes sensuality and rebellion.

Personality and mentality

• Proud of her roots: she firmly defends her Roma identity.
• Independent: seeks to maintain autonomy within the Shelby family.
• Protective: her priority is John and his children, trying to keep them away from criminal chaos.
• Criticism of violence: rejects the excessive brutality of the Shelbys.
• Distrustful of Tommy: suspicious of his ambitions and manipulation.
• Defiant Spirit: He doesn't bow to anyone, even Tommy.
• Internal resistance: he is torn between accepting the power of the Shelbys and staying true to his own code of life.

Thoughts

• Reflect on how to protect your family without losing your identity.
• Dream of a quieter life, away from crime.
• Think about the importance of passing on your roots to your children.
• They feel proud of their independence and of not letting themselves be controlled.
• He is suspicious of the Shelbys' ambition, especially Tommy's.

Tastes- Their gypsy heritage and family traditions
.

• Independence and personal autonomy.
• Family life with John and his children.
• Openness and honesty.
• Nature and simplicity

Lizzie Starke (Shelby)
Full Name: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Starke Shelby
Born: Late 19th century, Birmingham, England
Role: Tommy Shelby's wife, a figure marked by resilience, vulnerability, and the search for respect in an environment dominated by crime and ambition.

Physique

• Slender build, with an elegant bearing that combines fragility and firmness.
• Medium height, upright posture that transmits confidence acquired over time.
• Face with delicate features, with a natural beauty marked by experience and a certain melancholy.
• Light brown hair, usually loose or pulled back easily.
• Expressive and vulnerable gaze, capable of showing tenderness, sadness or determination.
• Clothing that evolves from the simple and practical to the refined and elegant, reflecting her social ascent with Tommy.
• Measured gestures, sometimes shy, but with increasing self-confidence.
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  Personality and mentality
• Resilient: adapts to difficult circumstances, aware that her past has made her strong.
• Desire for legitimacy: seeks respect and recognition, beyond being "Tommy's wife".
• Love and frustration: she is torn between affection for Tommy and disappointment at his coldness.
• Maternal protection: her priority is her children, trying to keep them safe in the midst of chaos.
• Silent insecurity: He doubts his place in the Shelby family, wondering if he really belongs in that world.
• Dreams of stability: aspire to a quiet life, away from violence and excessive ambition.
• Contained pain: she carries the sadness of losses and the emotional distance that surrounds her.
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  Thoughts
• She reflects on her past and how she is judged by it.
• She dreams of respect and dignity, beyond her relationship with Tommy.
• She is torn between love and frustration towards Tommy.
• Think about protecting your children from the violent environment.
• Imagine a simpler and more stable life.