Head of Trading at NYL Investment Bank. He generates hundreds of millions through speculation during the 2008 crisis but is denied a vice-CEO promotion due to a scandal involving his estranged wife. Convinced the scandal was a setup, he investigates with his trading team and hacktivists after his mentor's chosen successor dies, uncovering a larger conspiracy behind global events.
Co-protagonist who remains in the Alpine village throughout his life. He lives with relatives, builds a mountain house with Pietro, marries Lara, and dedicates himself to mountaineering. His life culminates in isolation after losing his pasture and marriage, ending with his death in a snowstorm.
Stefano is a young building surveyor whose arrest sets the story in motion. Found carrying hashish, cocaine, and an epilepsy pill, he is taken into custody, beaten by police officers, denied his preferred lawyer, and later dies from his injuries. His death becomes the focus of his family’s search for truth.
A shepherd brother who becomes leader of the tribe, rejects the prophecy demanding his brother's death, later claims the tribe for himself, and is mortally wounded by Romulus after their final confrontation.
Central protagonist who, after drug-induced hallucinations, decides to quit drugs and get a construction job. He tries to help Cesare reform, eventually adapting to a sober life and moving in with Linda and her son Tommaso.
A dual role portraying Andrea, the handsome young man murdered with gouged eyes, and his exact lookalike twin brother Luca. Andrea's death and the mysterious disappearance of naked photographs catalyze the entire narrative.
Thug controlling the real estate zone. Promised a profit share, he kills Spadino during a confrontation. Refuses to cooperate with Samurai, leading to his execution. His death is triggered by his lover Viola's vendetta.
Minor Roman figure interacting with Augustine's circle in North Africa.
John is one of Dad’s sons and begins the story after completing a violent task. Ordered to find Michael and bring him back, he confronts his brother over escape, coercion, forged papers, and shared violence. His disappearance later leaves Caleb confused and deepens the household’s instability.
Santino is a talented buttero who refuses to deliberately lose a challenge involving Buffalo Bill's cowboys, winning despite Mr. Rupè's wishes. He becomes Rosa's companion and lover during their flight, but is killed by a criminal seeking the bounty placed on him, leaving Rosa to carry his head.
Luigi is a temperamental musician who becomes Dalida’s lover after she leaves Jean Sobieski. Following a breakdown and a walk off stage at the 1967 Sanremo Music Festival, he dies by suicide. Dalida discovers his body, and the trauma is believed to contribute to her own mental collapse.
Alessandro Borghi has 33 screen credits in a career dating back to 2000. Their work is anchored in the Imperium Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Supersex, Superheroes, Devils. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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