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Calico Deadlock

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Once a decorated member of The Baxter Society, Calico left the august order once she realized that killing monsters for free was less profitable than killing people for money.

Now an in demand contract killer, Calico is living her best life ending someone else's.

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Character Information:

  • Name: Calico
  • As a contract killer, Calico is glad to finally be earning significant money by assassinating other people. Despite the good that the Baxter Society did by slaying monsters, it simply didn't pay well enough for her.

Appearance:

  • Calico is a slender black woman, with yellow eyes hidden by her round glasses with white lenses, and black hair tied in a bun, with short curls behind her ears. She wears a purple jacket with shoulder pads and a long square coattail over a white shirt, baggy dark purple pants, heeled purple shoes and belt, and a purple glove in her left hand. She has a prosthetic right arm which she uses as her weapon. Her accessories are a pair of circular golden earrings and a large purple skull-shaped pin in her chest. She carries Ava in her left shoulder, a purple Sphynx cat with full yellow eyes.

Personality:

  • Calico is a snob. She views herself as "superior" and classy and finds it important to surround herself with "disposable" people. Calico believes that her allies should listen to her and do as she says. A few characters view Calico as egotistical, although Calico thinks that she's just honest with herself. She respects people who live up to her high standards. Calico is very knowledgeable about a variety of topics, including the Deep, the Troubadour, and Oathkeeper. She's implied to know something about Victor's origins.
  • Calico doesn't seem to have loyalties to anyone, and criticizes Warden for his "blind loyalty". However, there is an implication that Calico does slightly miss the life she once had, as her "heart is cold, but it is not dead". It's implied that Calico has dreams of her time at the Baxter Society. Calico enjoys wine tasting as a hobby, and wants to be a certified sommelier. She also appreciates art and fashion.

Relationships:

  • Ava: Ava is Calico's Sphinx cat familiar. She's also referred to as Calico's "ward". Calico adores Ava and refers to herself as "mummy" when talking to Ava. She threatens anyone who may want to hurt or steal Ava.
  • Pocket and Maximilian Fairfax: Calico was the assassin sent to kill Pocket 5 years before the events of the ritual. However, she implies that she let Pocket live on purpose. She also mentions that Maximilian Fairfax will "have questions", lining up with Pocket's belief that Maximilian Fairfax was the one who sent Calico to kill Pocket. Pocket, naturally, dislikes Calico for almost killing them.
  • Grey Talon: Calico used to work with Grey Talon in the Baxter Society. While Grey Talon is disappointed in Calico for becoming an assassin, he doesn't resent her and was content to leave her alone. He still speaks highly of Calico to Vindicta. Calico views Grey Talon as a "relic of a bygone era", but also says she will mourn his death if she kills him during the ritual. She didn't go to the funeral of Grey Talon's family, as she felt it wouldn't be appropriate.
  • Shiv: Calico left the Baxter Society before Shiv joined. Shiv calls her a "traitor" for sullying the Society's name. Calico doubts that Shiv will survive in the Baxter Society, though she admits that he "has style". Shiv believes that Calico "isn't half as dangerous as she thinks she is".
  • Venator: Venator knew Calico from when she was in the Baxter Society, but loathes her now that she's an assassin. Venator believes that, for the right price, Calico would be willing to kill Ava. When killing Calico, Venator mentions that it was "for Grey Talon". He also references the 30 pieces of silver that Judas received for betraying Jesus when killing Calico, presumably referring to Calico leaving the Baxter Society.
  • The Doorman: The Doorman is familiar with Calico and likes her. Calico doesn't seem to know about the Doorman's true nature, and asks him how he keeps his appearance. Doorman talks with her about "professional interests in town", likely meaning that Calico told him about her job as an assassin. The Doorman loves Ava and, in the event that Calico will be unable to take care of Ava anymore, says he'll treat her "like a queen" at the Baroness Hotel.
  • Mo & Krill: Mo & Krill are friends with Calico, even if their interests aren't always aligned. They like Ava. Calico thinks Mo & Krill are good men and asked them to "take care" of something for her, which they felt was "a privilege". This may be a reference to Mo & Krill protecting Pocket.
  • Haze: Haze wants to kill Calico after the ritual, as Calico is wanted by the OSIC. Calico knows Haze's boss, Marlowe, and has fought Sandmen before.

Background:

  • Once a member of the Baxter Society, Calico was painted as a Judas for leaving the monster hunting organization to pursue a career as an assassin. According to some rumors, she was actually kicked out of the Society. With her skills gained from the Baxter Society, such as Return to Shadows, Calico found herself to be an exceptional assassin, earning her the nickname "the most dangerous woman on the planet". Calico once assassinated someone named "Siegfried" under Mirage's nose. Calico has been an assassin for at least 5 years, as she was hired to kill Pocket 5 years before the events of the ritual. Pocket survived the assassination attempt due Calico's bullet missing their heart, though Calico implies she did so on purpose. It's implied that this failed assassination earned Calico a reputation for "sloppy work" amongst other assassins, which she wasn't aware of.
  • Now, Calico is being hunted by the International Police, Scotland Yard, and the OSIC. While she has successfully evaded all of them so far, Calico has seemingly chosen to participate in the ritual to gain power and protection. She also intends to "show off her product" by killing a Patron. Calico has been waiting to summon the Patrons for a long time. Calico is consistently called "the black sheep" of the Baxter Society. The Baxter Society doesn't seem to be after Calico.
  • Calico has a son, who makes "terrible decisions" according to her.
  • Though Calico's origin is unknown, she has a Received Pronunciation British accent.

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