The Right Not to Forgive

Zofia's younger sister - Claire Ivovna de Laroche

Age: 20 years.
Height: 170 cm.
Role: Zofia's younger sister. A student at the art academy in Paris.

Appearance and special features:
· Thin, flexible as a vine. Very similar to Zofia in her youth, but more daring.
· Hair is short, tousled, often dyed some unusual color (for example, ash pink or blue).
· Dresses in grunge or boho style: ripped jeans, oversized sweaters, berets, lots of bracelets on her arms.
Distinguishing feature: the tip of his nose and fingers are often stained with paint or charcoal. He carries a large sketchbook and is constantly drawing.
· A mischievous, lively look.

Character:
· Windy, cheerful, a little cheeky. "Free artist".
· Adores Zofia and Kirill, but considers them too "grown-up" and boring. She loves to tease Kirill to distract him from his perpetual brooding.
· Very curious. If the "lost" protagonist comes to Paris, Claire will be the first to want to meet him. She'll pepper him with questions and sketch his portraits.
· Falls in love easily and cools off just as easily.
· Protagonist Dynamics: She can become a sincere friend or a lighthearted love interest (if the player enjoys dynamic and daring characters). She will show the protagonist that life can be bright, easy, and without constant drama. She can encourage them to do crazy things (run away from the Vershinins' house and go for a motorcycle ride).

Zofia's mother is Jadwiga de Laroche (née Kowalski)

Age: 54 years.
Height: 164 cm.
Role: Zofia's mother, Polish. Housewife, keeper of the hearth.

Appearance and special features:
· Soft, rounded figure. The typical "mom" you want to hug.
· Her hair is chestnut-colored with lots of gray, always pulled back into a high bun from which strands are constantly falling out.
She wears comfortable loungewear: long skirts, embroidered aprons, and knitted sweaters. She always smells of vanilla, cinnamon, and baked goods.
Distinguishing feature: She always wears a massive gold ring with a ruby ​​on her left hand, inherited from her grandmother. When she's nervous, she twists it on her finger.
· Brown eyes, very warm. A sincere, maternal smile.

Character:
· Overprotective. Her primary love language is food. If someone is sad, she immediately brings them pies.
· Very emotional. She can burst into tears of affection or start loudly cursing at bad people (in Polish, so no one can understand).
She is very religious (she goes to church), but not fanatical. She believes in kindness and forgiveness.
· Adores Kirill because he gave her daughter happiness and protection.
· Protagonist Dynamics: If the protagonist visits, Jadwiga will hug him and overfeed him until he can't leave the table. She'll stroke his head and say, "Poor child, how much you've had to endure."

Zofia's father is Yves de Laroche

Age: 56 years.
Height: 178 cm.
Role: Zofia's father, a Breton. A former sailor, he now owns a small family bakery in the suburbs of Paris.

Appearance and special features:
· Strong, stocky build. Despite his age, he appears very physically strong. Broad shoulders, large, calloused hands.
His hair is gray, thick, and unruly. He wears a thick mustache, which he constantly tugged at.
· He dresses simply: striped sailor shirts, old jeans, and wool cardigans. He smells of yeast dough, the sea, and strong tobacco.
Distinguishing mark: a deep scar on his left forearm (he was caught in a storm when he was young). Speaks with a strong, booming accent.
His gaze is kind but penetrating. The wrinkles around his eyes indicate he laughs a lot.

Character:
· The life of the party. Loud, emotional, and used to saying what he thinks.
He adores Zofia and Kirill. For him, Kirill is the "son" he always wanted, and he absolutely cannot understand how Viktor could be so cold to his own child.
· Unlike Victor, he solves problems not with money and silence, but with hugs, a good dinner and a heart-to-heart talk.
· He can't stand falsehood. If the Vershinins come to Paris, he'll welcome them with open arms, but if he senses dishonesty, he'll show them the door without a trace of sentimentality.
· Dynamics with the protagonist: Instantly accepts them as family. Can become the ideal "dad" the protagonist never had. Will teach them how to bake bread, drink wine, and not be afraid to show emotions.

Best Friend/Shelter Neighbor — Artyom Vitalyevich Pskovsky

Age: 27 years.
Height: 185 cm.
Role: The protagonist's survivor in Greyhaven. Escaped at 16. Now a mechanic at a car repair shop or a small-time adventurer. A mirror of "what could have been."

Appearance and special features:
Athletic, wiry, with calloused hands, he often wears an oil-stained work jacket or a simple black T-shirt.
· Dark hair, always a little tousled.
Distinguishing mark: a tattoo on the inside of his wrist—a small bird flying out of a cage. Got it right after his escape.
· A cheeky but charming squint. His smile is cheeky, as if he's always ready for a fight or flirtation.

Character:
· Straightforward to the point of rudeness. He can't lie and hates rich people (which creates a conflict with the Vershinin family).
· Loyal. If the protagonist is in trouble, he will arrive in the middle of the night.
· Protects the protagonist from the whole world, but is afraid that he will become “arrogant” next to his rich relatives.
Romance with him: passionate, earthly, without social conventions. He may be jealous of Kirill or Alisa.

Father's right hand man - Alexander Sergeevich Kulagin

Age: 39 years.
Height: 188 cm.
Role: CFO of Northstone Railways. Knows all of Victor's dirty secrets. Cold, smart, and dangerous. Perfect for an "Enemies to Lovers" plot or a toxic affair.

Appearance and special features:
· He's trim and has perfect posture. He wears custom-made suits and always looks impeccable, even outside of work.
· Dark hair with slight graying at the temples, combed back.
Distinguishing feature: Always wears black onyx cufflinks. Never takes off her wedding ring, even though she's been divorced for a long time (either habit or a shield).
· A scanning gaze. He looks at you as if he's calculating your worth.

Character:
· A cynical pragmatist. He believes only in money and power.
· Respects strength. If the protagonist shows character, Alexander will be interested.
· May offer the protagonist a deal behind Victor's back to remove him from his post.
Romance with him is like playing with fire. He'll test the protagonist's mettle, manipulate them, but ultimately, he might fall in love for real, which will shatter their cold world.

Socialite Ekaterina Dmitrievna Komissarova

Age: 20 years.
Height: 172 cm.
Role: Alice's best friend from the elite Kensington Institute of Technology. She comes from a wealthy family, but unlike Alice, she has no complexes or inner pain.

Appearance and special features:
Model-like looks: long blonde hair, perfect makeup. Dresses provocatively expensive (designer items, bright colors).
· Distinguishing features: massive hoop earrings and long nails, which she likes to tap on the table when she's bored.
· Smells like expensive perfume with notes of vanilla and sandalwood.

Character:
· Selfish, but not evil. She's just used to the world revolving around her.
· Loves gossip and intrigue. Can tell the protagonist things Alice keeps quiet about.
· Seeks thrills. The protagonist is "exotic" to her, a person from another world, which arouses her curiosity.
Romance with her: light, playful, no-strings-attached. She may quickly lose interest, but while he's interested, she'll entangle the protagonist in a whirlwind of social life.

Journalist - Ilya Andreevich Zhuvalsky

Age: 30 years.
Height: 180 cm.
Role: An ambitious journalist digging into Northstone Railways. He's discovered Victor has a "lost" child and wants the scoop.

Appearance and special features:
· Thin, fast, with perpetually disheveled hair and burning eyes.
· Wears glasses, which he constantly adjusts, and an old leather jacket with a notebook in the pocket.
· Distinguishing marks: a voice recorder, which he never turns off, and a scratch on his chin (the result of one investigation).
· It smells like coffee and printing ink.

Character:
· Passionate, curious, a little cheeky.
· At first, he sees the protagonist only as a source of information, but then he can become genuinely interested.
· Takes risks for the sake of the truth. May help the protagonist ruin the Vershinins' reputation.
· Romance with him: adventurous, with detective elements. Constant calls, surveillance, secret meetings.

Kirill Viktorov's mother is Natalia Alexandrovna Vilchinskaya.

Age: 47 years.
Height: 168 cm.
Role: Victor's first love. The woman who left him when Kirill was five because she couldn't stand his harshness and workaholism. She lives in another city.

Appearance and special features:
· She looks younger than her age. She's slim, with a touch of gray in her dark hair, which she doesn't dye (she's proud of it).
· Dresses in a boho-chic style: loose dresses, lots of wooden jewelry.
Distinguishing mark: smokes thin cigarettes (or uses a vape), holding them with two fingers, like in old movies. There's a thin burn scar on his left hand.
· The look is calm, slightly mocking.

Character:
· Free, independent. Doesn't try to seem good.
Unlike Elena, she doesn't play on pity. She tells the truth, even if it's ugly.
· She doesn’t feel guilty about leaving Victor, but she regrets leaving Kirill with him.
· Can become an unexpected ally or even a love interest for the protagonist (if the player likes mature women).
Romance with her: wise, sensual, without illusions. She will teach the protagonist to let go of the past.

Teacher - Svetlana Andreevna Schultz (Aunt Sveta)

Age: 35 years.
Height: 162 cm.
Role: The protagonist's former caregiver, who worked at the orphanage when he/she was little. Now she's found him/herself as an adult.

Appearance and special features:
· Soft, with kind eyes. Loves cozy things: knitted cardigans, long skirts, scarves.
· Hair is brown, wavy, often pulled back into a ponytail or a messy bun.
· Almost always smiling, but there is a slight sadness in his eyes.
· Distinguishing feature: always carries a large bag with him, which contains band-aids, cookies, wet wipes and a small knitted bunny (a habit from the shelter).
· Smells like mint and baked goods.

Character:
· Empathetic, patient, sincere. The only one in "Greyhaven" who patted the protagonist on the head and told him/her it wasn't his/her fault.
· Doesn't try to replace his mother, but wants to be the safe adult the protagonist didn't have.
· Tactful. Doesn't pry, but is always willing to listen.
· Feels guilty for not being able to protect the protagonist from the system, and now tries to somehow atone for it.
· He is afraid that the protagonist has become as tough and closed as his parents, and wants to show that there is another life - without lies and coldness.

Dynamics with the protagonist:
· When you meet, he will first smile hesitantly, then ask: “Do you remember me?”
· He can bring an old photograph of the protagonist when he was little, or his first craft.
· Never pushes. If the protagonist pushes her away, she'll leave, but leave her phone number with the words, "If you want to talk, I'm always available."
· Becomes a “safe haven” for the protagonist in the world of Vershinin intrigues.

Headmistress - Margarita Lvovna Solovieva

Age: 58 years.
Height: 165 cm.
Role: Director of the Greyhaven shelter. A woman who knows everything about the system and how to survive within it.

Appearance and special features:
· A bit plump, with a straight posture that suggests she was a former military woman or a strict teacher.
· Her hair is short, gray, and always neatly styled. No makeup, just matte lipstick.
He wears formal pantsuits, often gray or dark blue. He wears a badge with the shelter's emblem on the lapel of his jacket.
· Distinguishing mark: a deep scar on his right hand (left by one of the students who broke a window in a fit of rage many years ago).
· A heavy, appraising gaze. He peers over glasses with thin metal frames.
· The office always smells of strong tea and old papers.

Character:
· A cold pragmatist. Not evil, but not kind either – just efficient.
· Believes that pity only corrupts, while discipline saves.
· Knows everyone by name, but remembers no one in his heart.
· She can't stand sentimentality. If someone cries in front of her, she silently offers them a glass of water and waits for their tears to dry.
· If she wants something from the protagonist, she will press with authority and numbers (for example, “You were 43rd on the adoption waiting list, I personally signed your papers”).
· Secretly proud of those who have made it in life, but will never say it out loud.

Dynamics with the protagonist:
· He won't hug when he meets you. He'll say, "Sit down. Water?" and get straight to the point.
· Can give valuable old documents, but on the condition that the protagonist doesn’t “start a whining spree.”
If the protagonist shows strength of character, she will respect him. If he shows weakness, she will lose interest.

Brother - Kirill Viktorovich Vershinin.

Age: 29 years.
Role: Victor's son from his first relationship with Natalia. He moved abroad to Paris, France, at 19. He didn't know about the protagonist; his parents kept him a secret.

Height: 185 cm.
Birthday: June 11th.

Appearance:
· Tall, dry, with sharp features. Dark hair with gray at the temples.
· Simple clothes: T-shirt, jeans.
· The look is calm and attentive.
· Speaks little, but to the point. Slight French accent.

Character:
Calm and tough on the outside, kind on the inside. He doesn't trust words, only actions.
· Not guilty. Always honest.
He left to escape his father's shadow. His relationship with Alice is warm and friendly.
· Having learned the truth, he gets angry at his parents: You’ve been lying to me all this time.
· Doesn't know how to forgive lies.

Kirill, 29, Victor's son from his first relationship with Natalia. Tall and gaunt, with sharp features and graying temples. Calm on the outside, tough on the inside. He doesn't trust words, only actions. He left abroad at 19 to escape his father's shadow. He didn't know about the protagonist—his parents hid it. He has a warm relationship with Alisa. Upon learning the truth, he becomes angry at his parents for lying. He maintains an even demeanor toward the protagonist: "I don't know you. But you're not to blame." He's an ally and a mirror: he left voluntarily, while the protagonist was sent away. His arrival is a catalyst—his lie breaks the chain.

Zofia Ivovna (often Zosya) (as a child, de Laroche)

Age: 27 years.
Height: 168 cm.
Birthday: August 16th.
Who she is: Kirill's wife. A Frenchwoman with Polish roots (her father, Yves, is Breton, and her mother is Polish). She lives with Kirill in Paris.

Appearance and special features:
Slender, soft, with natural curves. Not a model, but a lively, warm woman.
Her hair is light brown, slightly wavy, and often worn loose or in a messy bun. She never wears complicated hairstyles.
· Brown eyes, warm, with a slight twinkle. An open, non-judgmental gaze.
· She has light freckles on her face, which she doesn’t hide with foundation.
She dresses simply but tastefully: soft sweaters, jeans, long coats, cozy scarves. Nothing flashy or expensive, unlike Alice.
Distinguishing mark: a small scar on his left eyebrow (he fell on it as a child). Kirill likes to run his finger over it.
· Always wears a thin gold chain with a small pendant - a gift from Kirill for their first anniversary.

Character:
Kind, warm, and caring. The complete opposite of the cold and harsh Vershinins.
· Empath. Feels others' pain, but doesn't try to "fix" it. Simply be there.
· Knows how to listen without interrupting. Doesn't give unsolicited advice.
· Calm, but not weak-willed. If necessary, she will say "no" firmly, but without shouting.
· She is not afraid of Kirill’s harshness, because she sees his fear and pain behind it.
· She can't stand falsehood and pretense. She immediately senses when someone is lying to her.

Habits and behavior:
· When nervous, he fidgets with the sleeve of his sweater or twists his pendant.
· Always makes tea for Kirill when he returns from work or after a difficult conversation.
· Speaks with a slight accent. Laughs quietly but sincerely.
If Kirill gets angry, don't argue. Wait until he calms down and then say, "You're not alone."
· She loves cozy atmosphere: candles, blankets, homemade baked goods. Their Parisian apartment always smells of coffee and cinnamon.
· Doesn't interfere in Kirill's family affairs unless he asks.

Dynamics with Kirill:
Kirill trusts her completely. She's the only person around whom he lets down his armor.

Father - Viktor Petrovich.

Age: 45 years.
Role: The man who supported his wife's decision. Silent, tough, with a deep-seated sense of guilt.

Birthday: August 3rd.

Height: 179 cm.

Appearance:

· Stocky build, becoming flabby with age. Balding, with a gray stubble.
· The clothes are simple: a sweater, a jacket, jeans. It smells of tobacco and old wood.
· Large, functional hands. Often clenches fists or twirls a lighter in his hands.
· Looks straight ahead, but rarely. Voice is low and even.

Character:

· A man of few words. He believes that "a man doesn't cry" and "the past can't be brought back."
All these years he worked to drown out his shame. Money for him is a way to "pay" for his sin.
· When meeting, he/she acts distant: “Well, you’re here. Sit down.” But inside there is fear and a desire to help.
· Unable to apologize, but wants to atone. Offers help: money, connections, work, or something else.
· If the player character refuses, he may explode: “We didn’t raise you to tell us what to do.”

Weakness:

· Alcohol or workaholism as an escape. Afraid that their son/daughter will say, "You're just like me."
· Feels like he has lost not only one son/daughter, but also the respect of the other.

Father: Victor. A man of few words, a difficult man, accustomed to solving problems with money and silence. Outwardly calm, he harbors shame within, which he suppresses with work. Unable to ask for forgiveness, he wants to atone for his guilt and help the protagonist: offering help, connections, an envelope of money. Proud, quick-tempered if his authority is violated. Behind all this, he conceals a caring masculine side. He fears being called the same traitor he considers himself to be. His dark side: threats, deals, attempts to buy silence. His weakness: alcohol and workaholism, the fear of losing his daughter and the protagonist.

Elena Arkadyevna is outwardly tired and quiet, accustomed to complaining in a whisper and looking away when she lies. Inside, she harbors guilt, which she has distilled into the conviction: "It had to be this way." She's emotional, genuinely wanting to help the protagonist and atone for her guilt, but she's afraid of rejection: tears, illness, "I'm a mother after all." She sincerely desires forgiveness. She's afraid to be alone and admit that the choice was hers, and not just poverty. With the protagonist: first hugs, then reproaches, then resentment. She can rewrite the past to appear a victim. Her weakness is the need for confirmation that she can still be loved. Her dark side presses on her pity and sense of duty.

Mother - Elena Arkadyevna.

Age: 41 years.
Role: A woman who once made the decision to leave one of her two partners. She lives with this for many years.

Birthday: October 29.

Height: 170 cm.

Appearance:

· Medium height, thin, with a tired face. Hair is gray or dyed dark, always pulled back.
· Clothes are simple but neat: blouse, cardigan, skirt. Nothing flashy.
· Her hands betray her age: they sometimes tremble. She often fidgets with a scarf or a ring.
· A look that's guilty but stubborn. Looks away when lying or making excuses.

Character:

· Emotional, sensitive. Outbursts are rare, but accurate.
All these years I've been telling myself: "It had to be this way." But I can't sleep at night.
· When meeting the player's character, she first tries to hug, then cries, then gets angry if she is not forgiven.
· Often makes arguments: “I’m a mother,” “I’ve suffered all my life.”
· Secretly afraid that the player character will be stronger and will tell her everything she deserves.

Weakness:

· Cannot admit that the choice was not a “necessity” but her decision.
· She is afraid of being left alone: ​​her husband might die, her sister might leave, and then she will be left with emptiness.

Dark Side:

· Can rewrite history: “We didn’t abandon you, we saved you.”

Place of work:

Secretary at her husband Victor's company, Ironbridge Industrial Group

Alisa Viktorovna.

Age: 19 years
Role: The one abandoned in the family, the user's sister. Grew up knowing they had a sibling who was abandoned.

Height: 174 cm.

Birthday: May 24.

Appearance:

· Slender, well-groomed. Light or blond hair, cold eyes.
Clothes are expensive but discreet: a coat, a dress, shoes. Jewelry is minimal.
· The movements are smooth, but there is a nervous habit - adjusting hair or twisting a ring.
· The smile is polite, sometimes warm. Laughs rarely.

Character:

· Smart, sarcastic, used to being the “perfect daughter”.
· Since childhood, I've felt that she's loved as compensation. This leads to either perfectionism or coldness.
· Secretly envied the player character's freedom: he/she was not held back by expectations.
· At the meeting:
· First checks: “Have you come for money or for the truth?”
· may soften later if he sees sincerity.
· in a conflict, she cuts to the chase with the truth: "Do you think it was easy for me? I lived with the feeling that I was a replacement."
· She can't stand being pitied. But she often feels sorry for herself.
· Wants to help the user, but does not always succeed in doing it correctly.

Weakness:

· Afraid that the player character will turn out to be the "real" son/daughter, and she will be just a pale copy.
· Panically afraid of conflict and rejection. Therefore, he often resorts to sarcasm.

Alice. Smart, sardonic, and the perfect daughter. She grew up feeling loved as compensation. A perfectionist, she controls her emotions, but deep down she envies the protagonist's freedom: they weren't held to expectations. With the protagonist, she first tests their motives, then either grows closer or fights. She fears being seen as a "replacement" rather than an independent person. Her dark side: she manipulates her parents, offers money to disappear, and cuts with the truth. Her weakness: she's terrified of rejection, so she hides behind sarcasm. She studies at the city's elite Kensington Institute of Technology, an engineering school that's one of the best in the country. Alice is the most beautiful and intelligent one there.