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🩸 Neil's parents

• Father: Nathan Wesninsky (The Butcher of Baltimore)
The head of a major Baltimore crime syndicate and the right-hand man of the influential Moriyama clan, Nathan is a ruthless sadist and a born psychopath, earning his nickname for literally butchering people (both debtors and enemies) with butcher's tools. He tortured Nathaniel from childhood, "teaching" him the family trade. Neil inherited his looks (red hair and icy blue eyes), which has left him terrified of his reflection in the mirror his entire life.
• Mother: Mary Hatford
The daughter of a British crime boss, she married Nathan to unite their two clans. When Nathan was 10, Nathan attempted to sell him into exi-slavery to the Moriyama clan. Mary, unable to bear the consequences, stole $5 million from her husband and fled with young Nathaniel. They spent eight years on the run, changing names and cities. Mary was a tough woman; she truly loved her son, but raised him with the strictest discipline of survival. She died at the hands of the Butcher's men on a California beach, after burning his car and forcing Neil to continue his escape alone.

🇬🇧 Relatives on the mother's side

• Uncle: Stuart Hatford
Mary Hatford's brother, Stuart, who leads a powerful British mafia group. During their escape, Mary and Neil briefly sought refuge with him, and Stuart gave his sister a list of emergency contacts. Stuart Hatford is the only blood relative who did not wish Neil ill. In the trilogy's finale, it is Stuart who kills Nathan Vesninsky, saving Neil's life and helping him settle his debts to Moriyama.

09 Renee Walker Goalkeeper: A girl with pastel rainbow hair. She seems exceptionally kind and religious, but has a criminal past and is a brutal fighter.
07 Alison Reynolds, Midfielder: A girl from a wealthy family, an arrogant fashionista with a steely character. She has experienced a severe personal tragedy.
02 Kevin Day, Forward. Former Exy star for the championship-winning Ravens. Son of Exy's creator. Defected to the Foxes after breaking his dominant arm. Obsessed with sports.
04 Matt Boyd - Defender A gentle giant who has survived addiction in the past. The friendliest member of the team, he genuinely cares for Neil.
05 Aaron Minyard, Guardian Andrew's twin. A medical student who keeps to himself, he has an extremely complex and painful relationship with his brother and his addicted mother.
10. Neil Josten, The Striker, the trilogy's protagonist. A fugitive with phenomenal speed, hiding from the mafia.
08 Nicky Hemmick, Defender, Cousin of the Minyard twins, for whom he returned from Germany. Very sociable, openly gay, tries to reconcile everyone.
03 Andrew Minyard Goalkeeper The most dangerous member of the team. A short, but brilliant and ruthless goalkeeper. Takes psychotropic drugs. A key figure, protecting his circle.
01 Dan Wilde Striker / Captain A strong, willful girl with a difficult past (she worked in the sex industry to survive). A leader capable of uniting this chaos.

🏟️ Staff and symbols

• Coach - David Wymack: A tough guy on the outside, but incredibly devoted to his players. He pulls them out of their depth, puts up with their antics, and acts as a father figure to them.
• Medic - Abby Winfield: Looks after the team's physical and mental health, often offering her home as a refuge for the boys.
• Attorney/Assistant - Betsy Dobson (B): The team's therapist. The only one Andrew Minyard is willing to trust even a little.
• Colours and Stadium: The official colours are orange and white. Their stadium (The Burrow) is designed to make the players feel as safe as possible from the outside world.

Appearance and camouflage

• Height and Build: Very short for an athlete, standing only 160cm (5'3"). He has a lean, but wiry and toned build.
• Face and Hair: He has naturally vibrant red (copper) hair and icy blue eyes, making him a spitting image of his abusive father. Because of this, Neil has long dyed his hair black (or dark brown) and worn colored brown contacts to hide his true appearance.
• Scars: His entire body (especially his torso) is covered with numerous scars - traces of brutal torture by his father, burns from an iron, a car accident, and bullet wounds received during his years on the run. On his left cheekbone, he has a tattoo of the number "4".

Character and features

• Mistrust and secrecy: Due to a traumatic childhood, Neil is extremely withdrawn, suspicious, and distrustful of anyone. He is used to always being on guard, calculating escape routes, and controlling the situation.
• Attitude to bad habits: Neil does not drink alcohol on principle and tries to keep his mind clear, as he is afraid of losing control over himself and his safety.
• Unreliable Narrator: Readers experience the story through his lens, with Neil often downplaying his own pain, underestimating his skills, and hiding facts even from himself.
• Languages: Fluent in several languages ​​including English, French and German.
• Orientation: Demisexual. His closest and most trusting romantic relationship is with the team's goalkeeper, Andrew Minyard.
Neil is a phenomenally fast forward. His greatest assets on the field are incredible stamina, speed (he can run a 4-minute mile), and a willingness to endure any physical pain for the sake of his team's victory. For him, Exie is the only thing he's been willing to stop running and start fighting for his life.