Characters - The Bum

Profile Pic Name Last Year Born Level Type Role Country Scene Introduced Character Description
Stefano Sprecato 1978 A Main Hero "The Bum" Main character, world famous model, Italian, Tracy's boyfriend. Italy Ch 1 - 1 Up w/ the Day Unsure when he talks, never uncertain the way he looks. Dark, but innately resolute to Christ. Serendipitous but haunted and hunted by the dark side of his culture. Italian, incomparably attractive, quiet but intelligent, was always rebellious, humble at first, easily influenced by peers, a natural cool flow in his steps, carries himself well naturally, questions life, praying man, heroin addicted; mama's boy, wasn't into fashion as a boy, loved soccer.
Tracy Fischer 1970 A Main Love Interest, Guide Stef's agent who feels a deep love for him, like a soul mate, from the first time she met him. USA Ch 1 - 2 - Strange Dream Business focused, but attracted physically to men, which makes her occupation perfect for her. She's on a quest to conquer. Her life is centered around her work, and because of this, she's shallow. She uses coke occasionally to get through hectic schedules. She can be very down to business and direct, not nice at times. But, when it comes to modeling, her experience and instincts are spot on. "This is how it works, don't doubt it. Trust me." She has a younger brother. p 261, ch 8-1, Pt 1. She uses sex to escape. She fantasizes about being with the models that she works for. Because of the 8 year age difference, she has a hard time dealing with her relationship with Stefano. And also, because she has to be his mother most of the time because he's such a mess.
Marco Sprecato 1953 A Supporting Guide Stefano's father Italy Ch 1 - 2 - Strange Dream Macho, intelligent, meticulous, caring, crafty, remorseful, father, loves his 2 sons, get things done, workaholic, Italian machismo, very close to Andrea.
Bobucci 1953 A Supporting Helper Top Fashion Designer, Stefano works w/ him a lot. Envisions a tighter fitting fashion, trying to get completely rid of 80's bagginess, yet he wears baggy jackets himself. Italy Ch 1 - 3 - Photoshoot for Bobucci Like Gucci. Italian designer, competitive, flamboyantly gay, over the top, cocaine addict, creative, wears flamboyant and colorful jackets. From Florence, Italy, lives in Milan w/ a rez in NYC
Jimi MacLean 1968 A Supporting Friend Top Fashion Photographer, Stefano's best friend United Kingdom Ch 1 - 3 - Photoshoot for Bobucci Scottish, check Amy Winehouse interviews. Like Jean, loves to joke and have fun. Always stoned or on coke. He functions better that way. It puts him in the zone. Creative, hard Brixton character, crude, joker, does cocaine; genuine but mischevious.
Francesca Sprecato 1956 A Supporting Guide Stefano's mother Italy Ch 1 - 5 - Intro to the Sprecato Family Usually vibrant, spirited, smells great, strong presence, can be tough, loving mother. She gets very depressed when Marco leaves.
Andrea Sprecato 1977 A Supporting Guide Stefano's older brother Italy Ch 1 - 5 - Intro to the Sprecato Family Very present, inquisitive, sensitive but not easily influenced, Energetic, Italian machismo, focused, clean, caring, like Brent - determined to get Stef back on his feet, daddy's boy. Doesn't do any drugs, not even weed. Ends up devoting his time to helping the homeless
Willem S 1953 A Supporting Guide The guide of the book USA Ch 1 - 6 - Back to Reality 3 years homeless, Willem Dafoe like, which is the best explanation of his character, filled with wisdom, caring, street smart, past heroin user. Willem Dafoe married an Italian woman born in '75. He lives in Rome and speaks Italian.
Luigi Sprecato 1960 A Supporting Family Marco's brother, Stefano's uncle Italy Ch 4 - 1 Uncle Luigi's on the Floor 7 years younger than Marco. Becomes seriously addicted to drugs, lives in needle park and ends up overdosing there, Feb '92. Stays in Sicily, no work there, contrast to the north, gets involved in drugs
Tommy Hilfiger (West) 1951 A Supporting Guide Fashion Designer, takes on the role of Stefano's father, tries to guide Stefano. USA Ch 6 - 5 Stefano Meets Tommy Casual style w/ blue jeans, easy going, understanding, experienced, serendipitous, The Tommy Hilfiger (read his book again - his character should be defined quite well there).
Chris Longier 1976 A Supporting Bad Influence Model, Friend, Bad Influence USA Ch 6 - 6 On the Set Model Stefano meets at the Hilfiger shoot. They become friends. Displays how models get used and abused by designers and photographers. Abused as a child, grew up with alcoholic parents, his father was a drug dealer and died like the guy's (Lane?) at the halfway house. He is beligerant at the end and ends up homeless, doing tricks in Balboa Park. Maybe he started out there doing tricks? Has an interest in motorcycles, a common ground that Stefano and Chris meet at.
Dave 1978 B Character Childhood Friend, Classmate Friend in Stefano's closest circle, started their drug addictions together USA 3 - 9: SAY HELLO TO YOUR NEW FRIEND brings the heroin
Kevin 1978 B Character Childhood Friend, Classmate Friend in Stefano's closest circle, started their drug addictions together USA 3 - 9: SAY HELLO TO YOUR NEW FRIEND
Riccardo Cristonato 0 B character Villain Hitman from the Mafia Italy Ch 1 - 2 - Strange Dream Introduced in Stef's strange dream at the very beginning of the story. Riccardo kills Marco. He is also in a vision of Marco's as one of the two men that killed Luigi. In the Seattle scene, p371, dressed sharply in dark silk polos and dark slacks, wearing Italian loafers.
Antonio Nappali 0 B character Villain Hitman from the Mafia Italy Ch 1 - 2 - Strange Dream Introduced in Stef's strange dream at the very beginning of the story. Introduced when Marco gets the news of Luigi's death. Antonio is in his imagination as the villain that killed Luigi.

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