Kaino

DESCRIPTION

Like glass. Kaino Toivonen is fragile, like glass. Yet, he takes matters into his own hands—he does not hide behind any sort of shield. Born directly into well-off mafia heritage and raised by his family as the ideal heir, Kaino—the powerful Don of the Syndicate Terässydän (usually just called the Sydän), also known as "The Matchmaker"—is a (formerly very sheltered and groomed) mafia prince with strong ideals drilled into him since childhood who has taken over the majority of The City's sizeable Merlot Sector. His ambitions do not end there; with each move, he continues to expand his empire. In this city of often-night, he sees the world in a very black and white way, often having a strong preconception of the way people should behave. Perhaps because of Kaino's frail constitution, he is almost entirely without augments. (To his closest, there's a rumour that his immune system rejects even the most basic implants, but who can trust that ever spinning gossip mill? Like Kaino would let something like that ever be free knowledge.) His favourite idle-spot is on the rooftops. And the general reception by his men? Kaino is a good boss; reasonable, fair... ah, as they come, at least. Kaino is a master of disguise, always donning different faces, wigs, and outfits. Impersonator—he can become anything and anyone. Many of his daily interactions and operations involve this talent of his—he is far more often found in one of his masquerades than out of it. (How useful it is to operate incognito; the vantage point of an ordinary man reveals so much that the lens of The Matchmaker obscures). As such, much of even law enforcement is unaware of his true identity. While he prefers not to use them, favouring traditional methods of makeup, Kaino is also well versed in digital glamours. However, if it comes to enacting personal retribution for a wrong, Kaino much prefers to do it in his own skin; he has a particular creed of dislike when the final act against another is committed hidden behind masks.

APPEARANCE

Kaino almost always holds an unassuming look at first glance. Is it a fake he wears, for the grown out white-and underlayer-red hair he is rarely seen in? (It is not—but the amount of people who get to know this are in the singular digits.) An angular face, a tall body. Without contacts, he has pale grey eyes. Composed, dignified Kaino has a scar in the shape of a spiderweb spanning over his cheek, under his eye, often covered by powders and makeup, or other forms of obscuration (like hairstyles). Fitting, perhaps, for a man whose influence spans across the city. Unfortunately, people in the mafia don't take too well to... unexpected gifts. No, not even free "tattoos". Though his nature of constant camouflage prevents him from doing this often, Kaino enjoys wearing a black and red, perfectly form fitting designer suit with a crystal brooch the most, and gloves, always, to hide burnt, blackened hands. He tops off his look with a beret, one they say was taken directly from a fallen rival.

PERSONALITY

Kaino, who carries himself in an almost gentle way, is a cold, imperturbable, serious, very stoic, not-outwardly-emotional no-frills straight/forward man determined to isolate himself and fulfil his role. Each move he makes is weighed with intent; his sense of 'work ethic' is strong, and he relies on very little, and pushes all others away—especially (with emphasis on that) the family he has and has been entrusted with. "Detached." That is not to say Kaino does not care about them—he cares (quite a bit more than his demeanour would belay actually), but merely does not know how to handle people he is close to. One could call him very repressed, though he likely does realise it. Even for him, family members do and always have come first in this line of work—a long, long, longstanding tradition, and Kaino's instincts are geared towards being very protective of his own, even in his distant way. Kaino merely does not know how to handle people he is close to, having never had the opportunity to develop that experience. Kaino is extremely quick to lay judgement; he categorises and analyses every face he meets along with every name he learns. He dislikes unknown variables. He is patient and can bide his time. Kaino's civility, tendency to keep interactions brief, and reluctance to waste words on frivolities and nonsense should not be confused for weakness; even with minimal speaking or interaction, Kaino's wilfulness and tenaciousness shine prominently. While imposing, his presence can also be a calming one, and his (aloof yet polite and eloquent) way of speaking can be unintentionally soothing. Due to his ethnic heritage, Kaino is also able to speak Finnish fluently - though, given the state of languages nowadays, he mostly sticks with English. ALL WORK AND NO PLAY: Kaino has a very distinctive M.O / modus operandi, much like families of the past; much like ones of the present, something very in line for the moniker "Matchmaker". Or is it that his name is simply associated with those deeds now? For the victims Kaino sees to personally, leaving behind in signature fashion—the scene always finds two cups of tea, naturally, gone cold by now. They are found sitting, slumped, perhaps, by the table like a date abandoned, a meeting adjourned. Always alone. Their palms up, rigor mortis keeps, like proffering up their sins for judgement. Then, the last detail—every time, tied with a line of lace around the left ring finger, is a perfectly folded light carmine silk handkerchief.