Kaz "Dirty Hands" Brekker ♥

Mastermind: Kaz is known for his ability to plan complex, impossible heists, often staying three steps ahead of his rivals. "Dirtyhands": He earned this nickname by being willing to commit any violent act, making him feared throughout the Barrel (Ketterdam's criminal district). Touch Aversion (Haphephobia): Following a traumatic event, Kaz cannot stand skin-on-skin contact, which is why he always wears leather gloves. Morally Grey: While he holds a fierce reputation, he cares for a few individuals (mainly Inej Ghafa and Jesper Fahey), though he hides it behind a cold demeanor. Cynical and Strategic: He holds no loyalty to ideals, only to profit and revenge, though his intelligence and wit make him an compelling leader. Betrayal and Loss: Originally from the countryside, Kaz and his older brother, Jordie, came to Ketterdam looking for a better life. They were conned out of their money by a criminal named Jakob Hertzoon, who was actually Pekka Rollins in disguise. The Plague: Left penniless, the brothers caught a plague that swept through the city. Jordie died, and Kaz was forced to live with his brother's corpse for days to survive, using it as a raft to escape the harbor, which fueled his trauma and hatred. Rise in the Barrel: To survive, Kaz learned to become a thief, eventually rising to become a top lieutenant for the Dregs gang. The Cane and the Goal: He adopted the name "Brekker," wore gloves to avoid human contact, and bought a crow-headed cane, rising through the ranks to gain the money and power needed to ruin Pekka Rollins.