Julian "The Icon" Thorne

Character Profile

Subject: Julian “The Icon” Thorne Affiliation: Freelance Money Launderer / High-Society Liaison

Full Name: Julian Thorne
Moniker: “The Icon”
Other Aliases: “The Smooth Operator”, “Liquid Gold”
Role: Financial Architect / Digital Asset Manager / Money Launderer
Age in 1987: 29
Vibe: Pure 1980s neon-sophistication. Julian is the face of “clean” crime, blending seamlessly into the city’s elite while moving millions in the shadows.

The Silhouette: Lean, athletic, and perpetually poised. He carries himself with the unearned confidence of a man who has never been told “no.”
The Face: Youthful and perfectly groomed, usually obscured by gold-rimmed aviator sunglasses. He wears a look of permanent, bored amusement.
The Wardrobe: A signature tailored peach-colored blazer over a crisp white dress shirt and white slacks. He accessorizes with heavy gold chains and a luxury watch that costs more than most people’s homes.
The Trademark Item: A brick-sized 1980s mobile phone. He is rarely seen without it, constantly barking orders to brokers or managing “tech startups” between sips of champagne.
The Location: Can be found holding court in the VIP lounge of La Rosa Nera or tearing through the city streets in a high-performance supercar.

The Origin: A lifelong resident of Vendetta City, Julian bypassed the street-level hustle and went straight for the jugular of high finance. He realized early on that “art investments” and “tech startups” were the perfect laundry machines for Syndicate cash. He is the man who makes the blood money look like a legitimate fortune.
The Motivation: Status and Sophistication. Julian doesn’t just want the money; he wants the prestige. He thrives on being the center of attention in the city’s most exclusive circles.
The Hook: “Julian spends his mornings in a supercar and his nights at La Rosa Nera, laundering Syndicate millions.”
The Flaw: Public Exposure. His pathological need to be seen at the city’s hottest spots makes him much easier to track than the Syndicate’s more “shadowy” enforcers. He is too famous for his own good.

Main Role: High-Status Protection (Passive). Julian provides 100% protection to the Boss of his crew. If an opponent attempts to Whack the player, they are forced to target Julian’s “status” first.
Specialist Skill: Smooth Operator (Active). Most guys use a gun to solve a problem; Julian just uses his charm and his high-society connections to make the law look the other way.
The Result: Once per game, if Julian is in your crew, any interaction with the Cops or a Police Action space is cancelled. No fines are paid, no time is served, and the interaction is simply wiped from the books.
Execution Difficulty (ED: 6): Because of his high profile, Julian is easier to target than a hidden hitman. The attacker must spin a 7, 8, 9, or 10 to successfully Whack him. If they spin 1 through 6, Julian smooth-talks his way out and remains in play.

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