The protagonist and central figure. A former British soldier returning to his hometown to exact revenge on a group of drug dealers who brutally abused his mentally impaired brother. He systematically terrorizes, kills, and manipulates the gang members, ultimately sacrificing himself to his final target after realizing his mission has corrupted him.
Richard is driven by a protective and vengeful bond toward his disabled brother.
Sonny is a primary antagonist who attempts to kill Richard but fails and is later executed.
Herbie is terrorized, interrogated, and ultimately killed by Richard.
Soz is systematically eliminated by Richard after being incapacitated by the drugs.
Tuff is secretly killed by Richard early in the revenge campaign.
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