Victor Lemaire - Backstory and random facts (Patreon)

Raised in a small seaside Norman village, Victor comes from a middle-class family. Thanks to his social class, he studied Literature at a ne

Raised in a small seaside Norman village, Victor comes from a middle-class family. Thanks to his social class, he studied Literature at a nearby university, nearly graduating. However, just before finishing his studies, World War II breaks out, derailing his and his family’s plans. He quickly enlists in anticipation of the German advance, but Northern France falls. He narrowly escapes capture and begins a journey through England, hoping to find a ship bound for America. To survive, he starts working with the English underworld, with whom he collaborates for several years, learning English in the process. At the first opportunity, he boards a ship and, upon arriving overseas - now disillusioned and accustomed to criminal life - he immediately connects with the local mobsters.

He has always known he was gay. During his time in the French army, he falls deeply in love with a fellow soldier who returns his affection. The two share a passionate and tormented relationship amid the horrors of war. However, when escape seems possible, his lover chooses to deny his orientation and return to his wife and family. This event leaves a lasting mark on Victor, who decides never to emotionally attach himself to others again.

Victor is a traumatized man who has chosen to rely on violence as his foundation, aware of his talent for brute force, acquired mainly during battle and through years of proximity to organized English crime. The adrenaline of extreme situations makes him feel alive, as does the ability to control others. He has always been manipulative - even before the war - well aware of his charm and appearance. He is also very clever, intelligent, cultured, and physically fit, all traits that quickly make him one of the most effective enforcers in the Italian-American mafia. His duties mainly include collecting protection money, disposing of inconvenient individuals, escorting the boss or other key figures, and often assisting Vince. Constantly seeking intense sensations, the prospect of climbing the mafia ranks greatly appeals to him. At the time of his meeting with Vince, he is 33 years old.

Random facts

He doesn’t like having his hair touched.

He dresses mostly in cool tones - blue and grey suits - and prefers vests and double-breasted jackets.

He smokes hand-rolled cigarettes.

Prefers good red wine over beer.

He's very picky about food, despising canned goods (they remind him of the army).

Generally composed and calm even under stress, he becomes completely unmanageable if pushed too far.

He favors close combat and always carries brass knuckles, and often a baseball bat.

He speaks English with a strong French accent and often replaces English words with French ones.

He enjoys solitude, has no friends or romantic relationships, and never trusts anyone.

He trains by running or swimming in the ocean (which reminds him of his childhood home), though he recently started going to Vince’s gym.

He has no contact with his family - who believe him to have died in the war - by his own choice.

When he can, he goes out of town for one-night stands, always in different places to avoid being seen.

He lives in a small, meticulously kept apartment on the city outskirts, with a well-stocked secondhand book collection.

He uses a rare French cologne.

Unlike Vince, he is very experienced in relationships and flirtation comes naturally to him.