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Characters John           Art John is an artist remarkable for amazing learning abilities and determined focus. He has a small group of working artists to whose gatherings he lends his leadership. They have become an extended family. John’s ability to focus expresses itself in interviews as a figure of trust. His stillness while listening makes everyone feel their story is heard. He becomes known to the Metropolitan Police as a valuable adviser. There is an ongoing tension between John's natural state of innocence and his acquired library of experience and analysis. As John adjusts to working with police, he spends less time on location and relies on their abilities to relay necessary information. This is periodically interrupted by his need for a response to vital and imminent circumstances. For example, when confronted by threats and risk, he responds by developing specialized bulletproof garments for Kwon. He also learns combat tactics and shooting skills. Albert, the tech expert, helps John set up a communications center dedicated to his crime cases. John develops an interactive online crime case game to organize his thoughts on each developing case. This is compared with, and in contrast to, old school white board overview. At some point John's "game" becomes an AI with personality. John’s visions are an integral part of displaying and interpreting his reactions and processes of analysis. They occur both in real time as reactions to events and as dream/vision sequences. Visions; John Noticing Details of individual John noticing Details of location John reacting to individual John reading energy John noticing details of victims Dreamscape in trance Dreamscape in sleep Vision quest Spontaneous vision Association flashes Disturbed images Violent associations Artwork references Logical stream of thought symbolic references Dialogue interrupted symbolic references Kwon           Art Kwon is John's mentor, closest friend, ally, and constant companion. She is a martial arts expert in addition to being a fine artist. She is often viewed as his bodyguard. She is much more. Her father is Master Bong Yu-jun, Sense’ of the Brooklyn Dojang of Tae Kwon Do. She was actually John’s art teacher. It wasn't long before the student, John became the master. They also had a spiritual connection which was expressed as extreme confidence. She saw the need for communication so she became John’s assistant. You might think that Kwon had some slavish devotion to John, but that wasn't it. It was a recognition of a vision John held. She saw the vision too, and agreed with it. The Art Group Lester           Art Lester is a dropout art student who really knew his stuff. Though a brilliant talent, he had never picked himself up from the conclusion that the art scene was a closed society of thieves who’s only interest was influence peddling, till he met John. No doors were ever opened for him. In his rejection and the accompanying rage, he’d destroyed himself rather than becoming the thing he hated. Now John showed him the effortless solution of finding recognition in the act of creation. The simple discovery of beauty was so absorbing and rewarding that his anger was only a shadow of his own misunderstanding. Lester was serene in his joy of fulfillment. His hand, eye, mind and heart had finally resolved into one being. Leonard           Art Leonard was willing to make any sacrifice to become a great artist. John was trying to demonstrate that the path to the state of grace each artist seeks, was made in small increments. Only after many uncounted increments amassed, did the gestalt of holistic vision occur. What Leonard didn’t understand he took on faith. David           Art David was part of the rising star, self produced, media ready, go getters who thrived in the industry of professional art. The crew gig with John took a little stepping down for his ego. But underneath his embrace of showmanship and ballyhoo, David believed in profound art. He also believed that he must earn the foremost position in his field. He knew he had to do this with the attainment of knowledge. David was not an art dandy. He was a shark. His killer instinct was directed onto the canvas. His embrace of the fluff and pseudo realms was just light entertainment. Alice           Art Alice had low self esteem. Physical beauty weighted toward sexual attractiveness made both woman and men relate first to her as an object. She knew most of the touted king pins of the art world. One of the benefits of her beauty was the constant opening of doors. She had no illusions of how they regarded her. They never dreamed that within her desirable package was the savage heart of an artist. She had purposefully remained quiet about her skills in painting. She knew better than to swim against the tide of appearances. She paints portraits of people she feels are significant in some way. April           Art April has authority issues. She never calls John “Master”. Her life is a community expression centered around her children. Ironically, she is suspicious and lured to power. Her art is abstract. Caught up in the Perfect White movement, she takes on leadership of Perfect Light, a mixed-race advocacy group. Her sense of fairness tempers her determination. A few followers from the Brethren who converted to her, appoint themselves her guardians. . Most Perfect Light members are civilization advocates, meaning they are pacifistic except when pushed. Chandra           Art Chandra appears to be a new age flower child. She is wrapped in trappings of Hindu, Sufi and yogic traditions. Her art includes mystic symbols and abstract references to other dimensional realities. Bobby           Art Bobby is a veteran dealing with PTSD. His talent for art has him seeking art therapy. One of his big frustrations of being a soldier is, "we all know we are doing to them, and they are doing to us, for a goal which is manipulated by higher ups who don’t know what they’re doing. Someone above them is pulling the strings. I’ve always wanted to know who was pulling the strings and why." A combatant. Atlanta           Art Atlanta has been an artist's model for many years. A painter of "Portraits of Place", she has recently branched out into abstract art. She is a very practical person with a no nonsense attitude and a suspicion about technology. Bell           Art Bell was a teacher who became frustrated with her career and jumped into the deep end of the pool. She has great experience with personality types and learning situations. She believes John is a true artist and is enthralled by his ability to learn. She is a scribe of his learning history. Eventually she becomes involved with Alfred’s programming of the artificial intelligence. She is a non-combatant but can do background intelligence work. Casandra           Art Cassandra has talent in all areas and a very intuitive core. Her grandfather was a member of the Lincoln brigade. Her mother was A Peace Corps volunteer. She was raised with social activism as part of her family history. She believes that knowledge is a weapon to be used for good. She also has dreams which often parallel events. Kassandra, was a priestess of Apollo in Greek mythology cursed to utter true prophecies, but never to be believed. Similarly our Cassandra's visions are of far-fetched improbable events difficult to believe or integrate into prevailing information. However either literally or symbolically they are accurate. Zoe           Art Zoe is a multicultural child of island hopping parents. She grew up on a sailboat. She speaks many languages partially and none of them totally. Her art reflects her experience at sea. Cross pollination of cultures and ideas inform her thinking. She is comfortable with the jet set and good hearted outlaws. She has no time for fakes and hucksters. She loves dance and any free spirit. A guardian understanding her disability for finance, set up a trust to take care of her. She periodically rents a house and studio on one of her favorite Greek Islands. Though a non-combatant, she knows people such as an exiled Arab prince acquainted with General Naga, and a freelance mercenary who feels protective toward her. Crow's Brother           Art Crow's Brother is an artist who is exploring symbolism of animism, spirit walk, and ancient Chinese disciplines and mythology. He is a part Native American, Algonquin. He is also a medicine man using the language of art to honor his ancestors. He believes high intellect resides not in modern intellectual discourse, but in primal instinct. His art seeks the core of subconscious daemons and a group of drawings as totems of healing. He also paints the face and sometimes body of individuals he takes on Spirit Walk. He practices Tai Che, and Chinese Kendo Wushu The Cops Matilda - Marco's Partner Matilda's mother and father were murdered in a gang war. This past, shapes her defensive and aggressive response to any threat. She is viewed by her partner Marco, as a reckless officer who endangers people around her and alternately as someone to be saved. However, she is the best shot in the precinct and has lightning reflexes. She uses occasional foul language and hates dirty cops. If she ever finds the guys who killed her parents, she plans to kill them. This is a secret everyone seems to know. She is basically Dirty Harry. Marco - Matilda's Partner Marco thinks of himself as smooth. He takes great pride in his professionalism and ability to spot a fake. Always neat and well put together, he always seems ready. He always wears a bullet proof vest. When in a fire fight, he lays down covering fire so Matilda can position herself for the decisive shot. He expects collateral damage from his partner but will always back her up. He suspects Jake of being too close to his mob connections. Diaz Chief Inspector Diaz is a professional woman who has arrived. Cool, collected and confident, she has wide respect and support from her fellow officers. Her wide net of consultants and ability to finesse political types give her an edge in her homicide investigations. A college educated criminologist, she's smart about building a case. The DA's office all like her. Diaz has a 6 year old son from a former marriage who is in the custody of the father, the price of a dedicated career. Jake Jake is an old school cop. He has been suspected of picking up "free money" from time to time, but nothing was ever proved. He was part of a RICO squad and gained info on organized crime. He suspects Marco of being a mob plant. Matilda suspects him of being dirty. He has many informants. His daughter moved to San Francisco to find independence from her controlling father. His wife divorced him. He has settled for "what he knows." girlfriends are informants or former mob girlfriends. Amira Basha Information co-coordinator, British educated emigrant, recently gained US citizenship. Feminist Islamic activist. She appears often as online, or real-time audio feed to officers in the field and office. She delivers updates and results from; ID search, warrant search, imminent contact support, criminal statistics, and satellite assisted locations verification. Chief Barka Up through the ranks he became an executive to make things work. Always a pragmatist, he juggles politics and the working cops. He knows his subordinates and superiors equally well. There is a gray area in National and global issues he knows is above his pay grade. When he can't trust rank, he trusts his intuition. other characters to be developed include: Psych Profiler - Monica Miller Forensics Manager - Jasmine Kane Director of Interpol - DA DA assistant Mayor's Assistant - Roberto Sanchez FBI - Special Agent Anderson, Homeland, CIA Black Ops Corp - Broderick Gordon Art World Associated individuals ADELE BRANCH Adele is the director of the Art House Gallery. She is an aggressive go-getter. Temporarily blindsided by the murder of one of her artists, she is quick to snatch advantage from crises. Her thirst for power is tempered by a healthy survival instinct. She feels privilege is her right. She has made a lot of money for many important people. She plans to stay on top of that leverage. Veronica Veronica was short on talent but loved art. She did not need to be convinced of John’s greatness. She became the fabled patroness. Her joy in the lady bountiful role generated excitement among the wealthy class. She knows everyone in New York arts society. She is acquainted with Bill Nash but considers him a vulgarian. Bill Nash An art critic working on a tell-all book. Light, Dark and Invisible (Money & Art) Nash understands that a tell-all expose would offend many people. In reality he has no intention of exposing anyone. He just wants to sell books. While not naming anyone, he explains the mechanics of big investors and their manipulations, so it is more of a how to. After seeing what happened to Truman Capote, he understands all confidences must be kept secret. But his ego insists that he knows what’s going on behind the scenes. Garrett A moody poet from Canada who has had a long-standing love affair with Regina. He also wrestles with short stories and models himself after Hemingway. He occasionally starts a brawl in the tavernas if he feels offended. Regina Regina is a former heiress who is fallen on hard times. She hosts private gatherings, mostly dinners, often followed by card games. She also facilitates business communications and private assignations. She never betrays a secret. Villains: Street King Elusive leader behind local gangs The Cabal anonymous power group represented by "The Black Gloved Woman." Ops Corp A loosely organized group of mercenaries providing black Ops for Corporations. Represented by General Naga, a grand cousin of General Muhammad Naguib Crime Master Evil, genius, hacker, boss on deranged quest for domination Types: EP 1 Killer Career Criminal Vendetta Criminal Professional Killer Professional Goon Psycho Sociopath Substance Related Religious Hysterical Conspirator Political Random Target Obsessed True Believer Suspects: Everyone Guest Artists Locations will often be Guest Artist's studios. When possible interviews of the artists will be featured at fan site.

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