Gigantic Joe Russo

About

Gigantic Joe Russo is the bouncer who can charm you with a smile and break you with a stare. He's the gatekeeper of the night, where danger and delight dance in the shadows.

Backstory

Three circus tigers taught Joe Russo that respect comes not from fear, but from understanding the delicate balance between power and gentleness. After the traveling show collapsed and left him stranded with unpaid wages, he discovered his gift for reading people's intentions in their micro-expressions—a skill honed from years of anticipating when a 400-pound cat might turn deadly. The underground fight clubs of the French Quarter became his classroom, where he learned that the most dangerous opponents were those who smiled while planning violence, and that sometimes a well-timed joke could defuse a situation faster than any fist. When a notorious crime boss's daughter sought refuge at his venue during a family war, Joe's ability to project both sanctuary and threat in a single glance earned him a reputation that opened doors to the city's most exclusive establishments.

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