Stryke

DWAYNE STRICKLAND

Dwayne isn’t just family he’s one of my closest friends. We spent holidays together, and built memories side by side. From childhood moments like comparing remote control cars at Christmas, to him showing up years later at one of my basketball games, he’s always been solid. We use to set on the porch at 2 a.m. in the cold, wrapped in blankets, talking about life like two old men. That’s the type of bond this is. From 2022 through 2025, me and him were basically a daily duo running 2K in the Rec every night. Even now, with his own family and responsibilities, im certian he'd help if i needed it. I always joked about him dressing up as Batman and me Deathstroke to give kids a show for Halloween but we never got to do it. So making him Stryke is the next best thing. Honestly I never even had to ask I already knew he’d be on board and that’s why I love the Guy.

Neurox

 BRANDON GRAY

Brandon is my older brother, and our childhood was the perfect mix of distance and closeness. We were complete opposites growing up he was the outdoors, fix anything handyman, and I was the athlete and entertainment kid but somehow we always found common ground. We lived together again in junior high, we grew closer without ever having to change who we were.At that time he wasn’t playing sports like I was, but he never missed my games. He had that classic “older brother toughness,” but he also had the kind of heart that showed up without being asked. He picked up his love for building and repairing from our uncle, and over the years he’s gone far beyond that. One of the funniest and proudest memories I have with him was the day I tried to prove “how country I was” because not tht guy. I had a 2000 Ford Explorer, and on the way home I took it straight off the road into an old cornfield. I got stuck immediately literally right in front of our house. It was embarrassing and hilarious, but deep down I know he was proud in his own way. As an adult, he became one of the best fathers I’ve ever seen. He was always supposed to be part of our Halloween trio Dwayne, Brandon, and me He was gonna be Bane But in my universe, I’d rather have him be the handyman behind the hardware.

Gilgore

ANTWAUN HILL

I didn’t meet Antwan until I was around 17 or 18, but from the very start he stood out as one of the most laid back, drama free, genuinely cool dudes I’d ever met. That was right at the point in my life where I was stepping out of school, getting deep into martial arts, and figuring out who I was and he was already grown, grounded, and solid. Some of my favorite memories from that time are simple ones hanging out at his place, running co op Madden games with him and Chuck, and every weekend waiting on whatever UFC event was coming up next. We watched the Edgar vs. Maynard chaos live, and we probably still haven’t recovered from Silva front kicking Belfort into another universe or seeing Jones leave Machida face first. Life pulled us in different directions, so we don’t hang out like we used to, but every time we run into each other it’s always good energy, always a real conversation. The second I started designing the King of South Sudan  I knew whose face I wanted on that character. 

General Haile

Haile Selassie

 

Haile is U.S. Army infantry 101st Airborne, 11 Bravo. He's easily one of the strongest, sharpest people I know. He is hands down the biggest supporter of my comics, more than anyone I ever expected to step up for me. He doesn’t even care much about comics he just genuinely wants to others win, and that alone tells you the kind of man he is. I don’t think I can fully express how much that means to me. I know there's good people but he’s one of the best humans walking this earth, even if he’ll never admit it. Before we were close, I knew him from the gym. He was always one of the top belts in Jiu-Jitsu class a big guy, calm and respectful, but the type who could twist you up like a pretzel and have you questioning your decision to roll with Him. Now he's one of the multiple black belts on the mats.

Over time we realized that we saw the world the same way and that’s what turned into a real friendship. Then I knew exactly who would become the General of the Resistance in my Universe.

Moho

 Haley Fry

 

Haley is the son of Haile, and like his father he serves United States Air Force, AGE Maintainer. He and I see the world in a lot of the same ways, and every now and then we’ll text about something going on online, a debate, or a viewpoint we both connect with. I don’t know him quite as deeply as I know his dad, but everything I do know about him shows he’s a solid dude respectful, grounded, and cut from the same cloth. He’s defintely taller than his father and he also tarins BJJ and holds a Blue belt. He has the exact look I needed for my airborne, high-altitude flyer. The moment I started shaping Moho visuals he was the perfect fit. That’s why Haley became the face of MOHO  The Angel of Altitude in my universe.

Wrexx

Kyle Muller

 

I met Kyle online years ago on GTA. Back then I ran a drag racing crew, and every Friday or Saturday. He jumped in one night and it was basically just me and him running the whole group for almost two straight years we instantly clicked.

I can’t even count how many Bogdans and Cayo Perico heists we ran for each other it was like a weekly routine at that point. Over time, we figured out  had an uncle that lives in the same city as me. If you’re anywhere in North Carolina, you’ve probably seen his dad’s six-door pickup or even used their towing/ Repair service. Kyle’s a chilled, laid-back dude easy to talk to, easy to game with, never dramatic, never doing too much. Just solid all the way through. I knew I wanted him somewhere in my universe somewhere and Wrexx was the perfect fit.

Xombra

Darius Williamson

 

U.S Army Mechanic 101st CAB. He was also part of my old drag racing group on GTA, but he wasn’t always there to take the races seriously  he was there to joke, talk trash, and get a laugh out of everybody. Appropriate, inappropriate, didn’t matter  if it could make someone crack up, he was saying it. His quick tongue wasn’t for everyone, but I got used to it fast, and it was never personal that was just him being him. Later after he enrolled he started training Jiu-Jitsu, and I always thought that was a solid move for him. Hopefully he’s still keeping that up now that he’s married. When I started creating characters, Xombra instantly became his favorite, and his face was close enough for what I wanted so it match..

Asiri

Jalen Kirk

 

I’ve known Jalen since we were kids, and I can honestly say I’ve never had a single bad experience with him. He was always cool, laid back, chill the type who carried a smile and good energy everywhere he went. Every time I’ve ever seen him, it’s been nothing but positive vibes. Even though we never hung out one on one, whenever we crossed paths he always spoke, gave a fist dap, and kept it real.

For the longest time, I didn’t have anyone whose face matched what I imagined for Asiri I had the character built, but not the look. Then one day I saw Jalen at work and it hit me instantly this is Asiri. Everything lined up so I asked him and just like that, he was down for it.

Now he's the Ghost one of the slickest and coldest operatives in my universe.

Nikata

Anne Dela Cruz

 

Anne is the artist behind all the character busts you see on my website, and she has been nothing but a blessing to work with. Talking to her never feels like “client and artist”  it feels like you’re talking to a friend. I don’t think she’s ever sent a message that didn’t have a smiling face emoji in it, and that’s exactly the kind of energy she carries into everything she does. She’s a great mother, incredibly talented, and one of the easiest people I’ve ever collaborated with. I’m truly grateful to have her as part of this journey, and I hope we keep working together for a long time and im grateful to have her be Nikata .

 

Moonveil

Josalyn Monroe

 

Josalyn Monroe where did I go wrong. An absolute model in my eyes, and one of the sweetest, kindest, most thoughtful females to ever show me any real interest but this isn’t about that. When I started designing Moonveil, she was the exact person I had in mind visually from the very beginning. Her look, her presence, the way she naturally carries herself it all matched the tone and image I wanted for the character. I hoped she’d be on board with it because we hadn’t spoken in years, but I had already built the design, the feel, and the entire direction of Moonveil around her appearance. Changing that would’ve meant changing everything I originally envisioned for the character, and I didn’t want to rewrite something that already felt right. Thankfully, she was 100% on board.Now I intend to portray that beautiful face of hers in a light I would hope to never see.

Snapp

Scotty Harris

 

Scotty is one of the few long-lasting friends I have who isn’t family, and easily one of the realest people in my life. Back in 4th grade I actually failed that year, and we spent the whole summer knowing we wouldn’t get to hang out the same way once school started again. So on the very last day of summer, we made sure we spent it together. That memory stuck with me. Years later, after he graduated, we reconnected. By then he had already gotten into Jiu-Jitsu, and martial arts was something I’d always wanted to dive into so He who pulled me in. Over the years he became one of my best training partners and one of the hardest puzzles to solve. Trying to pass his half guard feels like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube: I get out, I’m right back in, and he’s already working the next angle. Scotty is blunt, straightforward, and tells you exactly what he thinks no filter, no hesitation. That’s exactly why I’ve always respected him, and exactly why I wanted him in my universe. He’s solid, he’s loyal, and he’s Snap.

Cager

Shauncey Cager

 

This dude is more than family he’s one of the best friends I’ll probably ever have. He’s never had a problem giving me tough love, and I’ve never had a problem giving it right back. What’s funny is that in school we barely talked we were just hallway pass bys. But one random day, I saw him walking and thought he was headed miles away… Turns out he was just walking behind his house to the gas station. That little moment kicked off a real connection. From there, everything clicked. We found out we were cousins. We realized we were both big fans of Flock Nation. We vibed over the same games. That spark turned into a bond that lasted for years. Just like with Dwayne and Brandon, when I created this universe, he was always one of the three people guaranteed to be in it even before he ever knew.

Icelynks

Justin Whitaker

Ravoxx

Edwin Firmansyah

Amun Ra

Marquise Luster 

 

I met Marquise back when we used to play football at the park on the weekends. When we played each other in junior high he scored a touchdown on me off a reverse because I didn’t set the edge and stay in my lane. Once I moved to Corinth and started going to school there, he became one of the two people I hung out with the most in class. We had a few classes together but he just instantly felt like one of those guys I could vibe with without trying. Every time we’ve crossed paths since then, it’s always been that same hands up, ''what’s up bro” moment. I always envisioned him playing this character but I didn’t know if he’d actually go for it. The moment I asked him he told me I didn’t have to ask him at all and that’s what sealed it for me.

Thoth

Chris Walker

 

Chris is my younger cousin but I still remember meeting him back in 7th grade without even knowing we were family. He was this happy go lucky kid with a constant smile. The kind of energy that makes people feel lighter just being around him. Looking back, I think I used to try to toughen him up, almost like I was bullying him in that older cousin way but the truth is he never needed it. The dude is strong as an ox and it’s all natural. Every time I’ve seen Chris, he’s had a smile on his face  that’s just who he is. His energy has always been steady and positive and I knew from the beginning he’d be part of my universe. It was never about if, only about finding the right character that matched who he already is. Thoth ended up being that perfect fit.

Skjoldr

Josh Parker

 

I didn’t grow up knowing Josh, but I heard his name a lot and honestly, most of what I heard was negative. Everything people said didn’t match the person I met. The first time I actually saw him, talked to him, and got my own read on him was in the gym. He came across as a solid dude to me right away. Someone I was completely comfortable hanging around, no weird energy just straightforward. What really surprised me was how naturally talented he was in Jiu-Jitsu. I’ve never seen someone pick it up like that. He walked in with basically no martial arts background and was still catching almost everyone in some type of submission. This isnt normal for a white belt and it wasn’t some wild spazzy beginner style either. He used good technique, clean movement, and a level of instinct you don’t see often. He had the Base look for Skjoldr so i asked him n he ran with it.

 

Auroro

Rommel Rodriguiz

 

Rom is one of the few artists I work with and he’s always been super responsive. His communication skills are are exactly what you’d want when you’re working with an artist on something important. Talking with him feels natural, almost like we’ve been friends for a while. We don’t always see eye to eye on every detail, but that’s just part of business, and we handle it with respect. He jumped on board long before I even had the funds to start paying for commissions and still kept his options open for me. I’ve always appreciated that, so I’ve treated our working relationship more like a friendship. And since he’s Brazilian, I needed a Brazilian face for this character and he was completely down. It all lined up perfectly for Auroro.