Backstory

Born into the notorious Zieme crime syndicate, Rico was always looked down upon by his siblings and relatives. Shunned by his strict parents who groomed their other children for greatness within the organization, Rico found solace in the arts. Despite his family's disdain for creativity and free thinking, he honed his skills in painting and writing to escape the harsh reality of life in the syndicate.

As he grew older, Rico became increasingly frustrated with his limited role in managing the lower-level gambling dens. He longed to prove himself worthy of respect within the Zieme crime empire. However, it was his undeniable jealousy towards his own mother, Madame Esme Zieme , that fueled his determination to rise through the ranks.

In a desperate attempt to show his worth, Rico organized a daring heist to steal valuable artifacts from one of the Diretcorates heavily guarded spires. The risky operation ended in disaster when he was caught red-handed, only to be bailed out by his mother, Madame Esme Zieme .

Shamed and humiliated, Rico realized that his dreams of escaping his family's shadow and forging his own path were nothing but a futile wish.