Kinfolk

Slouch’s closest Kinfolk connections are more found family variety than any sort of blood relations. Both are Bone Gnawer Kin, streetwise survivors who have each carved out their own way in the underbelly of the world.

Nate Rourke is an older, world-weary grifter who’s been running scams and side hustles for longer than Slouch has been alive. He’s got a sharp mind for schemes and a deep distrust of authority, always ready to pass down hard-earned lessons about how to survive when you’ve got nothing. He took Slouch under his wing early on, teaching him the art of pickpocketing, finding safe places to crash, and reading people’s angles. Gruff but protective, he sees Slouch as a little brother (even if he'd never say it outright).

Jesse Alvarez is closer to Slouch’s age, a restless drifter who bounces from city to city, making and losing fortunes on a whim. Jesse thrives on chaos—hustling pool tables, running street cons, and sweet-talking his way into (and out of) trouble. Where Nate is cautious, Jesse is reckless, and Slouch often finds himself stuck between the two—one urging patience, the other pushing him toward the next big score.