Raymond Romanov is a character role-played by Ray__C.
Description[]
Raymond Romanov is a ruthless and psychotic criminal. He is one of the founders and co-leaders of Hades Gang. He was also one of the founders and Chairmen of The Company.
Personality[]
Raymond is willing to do anything to get back on top, even if it means manipulating and using people. He is known to be one of the most attractive men in Los Santos and he often gets hit on and rizzed up by the men and women he comes across. Despite having an awful fashion sense, his charming, flirtatious, and friendly personality, alongside his good looks, more than makes up for it. He is very honest, loyal and trustworthy to the people he trusts. Before the time skip, Raymond proved that he was capable of love and kindness, at least to the people important to him. However, he had since become colder and more ruthless, which had only worsened by his divorce.
Background[]
Raymond Romanov was born in Russia on Valentine's Day in 1994. Raymond has a degree in the medical field and has also completed flight school and obtained his pilot's license. He’s known for his great flying and was once named the "best pilot in his nation". He uses Rayven-1 as his call sign for radio communications with air traffic personnel. Raymond has two cousins: Nico Romanov, who was also born into the Romanov family in Russia, and Raycardo Flick, with whom he shares the same birthday.
History[]
5 years ago, Raymond was the founder and leader of R.U.S.T, a notorious group of criminals that operated in the south side of Los Santos. Prior to R.U.S.T, he was a valuable member of Cleanbois and Pegasus Concierge. He had a stellar reputation in the criminal world, allowing him to establish a very reliable network to reach for information, resources, and jobs that aid his criminal empire. He also co-founded Betta Life Pharmaceuticals, a pharmaceutical company he sold to Cerberus for $10 Million.
In his personal life, outside of his life of crime, Raymond had finally settled down and married Kit Archer on December 15, 2023 after being in a multitude of rocky relationships. Being with Kit brought out the good in him. He expressed more kindness towards people, especially his sons, and even obeyed traffic laws at times. For more details, refer to 3.0.
Sometime during the time skip Raymond lost everything to the financial crisis of Los Santos. To survive, he took on more violent jobs, ie. assassinations and drug dealings, in an attempt to protect what he had built over the years. Consequently, he lost all of the morals that he had while being with Kit Archer and sociopathic behaviours slowly emerged in him. After Seano "Chemist" Blackthorne left the city, R.U.S.T ultimately crumbled and Raymond went into a rage.
Things went from bad to worse as his marriage with Kit began to cripple. Kit was aware of all his violent acts and crimes during that time, as she tried to knock some sense back into him. However, Raymond was overly focused on keeping his lifestyle to maintain his family, leading to more and more fights between them. Their marriage ultimately ended because Kit could not continue to witness the man that she once loved slowly fade away over time.
A few years passed, and after his marriage with Kit Archer ended, Raymond's life continued to spiral downhill. His morals were completely gone, and he became extremely unstable. Raymond never left Los Santos, and he is committed to doing whatever it takes to rebuild the life he once had.
Notable Events[]
| Finding Good Company |
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On the first day back to the city, Raymond ran into his old friends Yuno Sykk, Benji Ramos, Mickey Sinclaire, Jean Paul and Marty Banks. The group went around the city scamming people and also doing some legal jobs, in order to explore the city and find their new goal. The crew realized the potential they had and wanted to make a name for themselves in the city by progressing in different avenues. On December 17, 2024, they decided to buy a house together and solidify the group, but needed a name. After some brainstorming, they decided to name the group - The Company, and decided that the Laundromat roof would be there usual meeting spot, with "It's raining" being the call for a meeitng |
| The Company turns Lethal |
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The Company had its fair share of problems with Marty Banks, Yuno Sykk and Jean Paul leaving, but it didn't tear them apart, as they expanded into various operations, and got a lot of new people. The Company was the first group to hit Laundromat, second group to turn in USBs and unlock Cash Exchange, first group to hit Cash Exchange and third group to turn in Cash Exchange Stickers and unlock Maze Bank. Even tough The Company had made such good progress, some issues still existed internally, especially between the Board Members. Most people in The Company wanted to stay away from the "gang" lifestyle, but after getting picked on a lot, some started to break. Outto-Tune Tyrone, one of the four Board Members, wanted to shift towards the gang life, but others were heavily against. They always managed to make a decision to keep everyone happy but after a while it didn't work. Raymond came back to the city after a short break on May 7, 2024, and was told that OTT and Benji had a major argument, and now Benji and Mickey want to leave. Raymond, flabbergasted, tried to stop them, but it was too later. Raymond, Benji and Mickey took their shares of Company Assets from the Company HQ, and after OTT woke up, they split everything else. |
| Hope in times of despair |
| When The Company was disbanding, Raymond didn't want to lose the friends he made along the way, and suggested that Benji Ramos, Mickey Sinclaire and himself can make a new crew together. They pondered on the idea, while still working on liquidating the Company, and after everything was done, Benji and Raymond took some time and started recruiting for their new crew. |
Milestones[]
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Career[]
Slime Shack
Raymond is the owner of Slime Shack, a fast-food restaurant located outside Snr. Buns.
1. Grime
Raymond was a regular Grime truck driver during the early days of 4.0. Although he did not get fired, he stopped working the job after the formation of The Company and then Hades.
2. Mosley's Auto
Raymond is a regular worker at Mosley's. Most of his jobs were done together with Kit Archer.
3. Snr. Buns
Raymond was a regular cashier at Snr. Buns during the early days of 4.0. He did not get fired but stopped working there after the formation of The Company and then Hades.
1. Gruppe 6
Raymond was a Gruppe 6 worker during the early days. He was fired after the manager found out that he was involved in the robbery of his colleague.
2. The Company
Raymond was one of the founders and chairmen of The Company. Although the organisation is now dissolved, it has become the foundation of Raymond's gang, Hades.
Raymond was one of the co-founders of Betta Life Pharmaceuticals. He also had a few jobs at Hayes Auto Body Repairs, Pegasus Concierge, AirX Flight School, Rooster's Rest, Rooster's Ranch, Viking Logistics, Bahama Mamas West, and Nu Chem Industries. He also ran Team RayCers in the National Paintball Association.
For more details, refer to 3.0.
Trivia[]
- Raymond stabbed more than 6 people within the first week of 4.0.
- Raymond is often referred to as "Deco-RAY-tor", due to his passion for decorating.
- Raymond made a lot of money by selling PC parts during his early days.
The Book of Ray[]
- "I'm sorry, can you say that again? I was distracted"
- "It is... what it is..."
- "You motha-fuckah!"
- "WICKED!!"
- "Safest man in the city."
- "Is your wife single?"
| Played By: Ray__C |
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| WL Characters: Raymond Romanov, Raycardo Flick
Public Characters: Raycardo Flick |
| Hades |
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The Bosses: Benji Ramos • Raymond Romanov The Underbosses: Karl Johnny "KJ" Black • Achez Perez • Reggie Might Treasurer: Jayden Dennis Full Members: Fiona “Fifi” Stewart • Mari McKay • Dragon Rush • Lance Silva • Catherina Gonzalez • Tommy "Tictac" Oliver • Marlo Stanfield • Winter Sison • Kit Archer • Vance Vixen • Chico Guzman • Seano Blackthorne (Shadow Member) • Mickey Sinclaire • Benito Camelo • Mona Sanchez • Aleks Harris • Rico Barbosa Associates: Peener Pogue • Zulu Thendani • Gene Auber • Jason “JT” Teen |