MERCY, TX.

@mercytx

MERCY, TX. — in the dusty heart of cattle country in west texas, mercy follows the lives of the folks who call this small town home. between cattle round ups and oil drills, mercy hums along in its own dysfunctional rhythm — but something more sinister is lurking beneath the dirt. MERCY, TX IS A PRIVATE GROUP.

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THE PATRON SAINT / PENDING.

age: 40+ | pronouns: she/her

you're a pragmatic woman — one who's spent the better half of your life tending the ranch left quietly in your name. you move through your land with authority, every decision rooted in hard-earned experience. the ranch is your world, and you guard it fiercely, loyal to those who earn your trust and ruthless to those who threaten it. beneath your composed exterior lies a sharp mind and a stubborn heart, unafraid to clash with outsiders who underestimate you.

core ties:

mentor to SHEPHERD and MAGDALENE, shaping them with a mix of tough love and guidance that leaves a lasting imprint.

rival to THE BLACK WIDOW; their meetings are charged, a collision of wills and unspoken histories.

past connection with THE LAST APOSTLE, a relationship rooted in shared memories that linger at the edges of the present.

loyal to DUTIFUL SERVANT, trusting them to navigate the world between her ranch and the town with discretion and care.

#r #patron saint #shepherd #magdalene #black widow #last apostle #dutiful servant #t

THE BLACK WIDOW / VIVIAN FORD. age: 45 | pronouns: she/her

a former pageant queen, you've become the widow of a man whose ambition built an empire. you now stand at the helm of his oil company, eyes set on the rolling ranch lands that have always defied outsiders. you move through the world with polish and vapid charm, every smile and word carefully measured, hiding the desperation that simmers beneath your composed exterior. both strategist and survivor, you're willing to shmooze, manipulate, or intimidate to bend reality to your will.

core ties:

stepmother to THE PRODIGAL SON and THE TEMPTED LAMB, carefully balancing affection, manipulation, and expectation to maintain her hold over them.

past friendship with THE LAST APOSTLE — once inseparable in youth, their shared history is a fragile bridge between nostalgia and unspoken tension.

rival to THE PATRON SAINT; every encounter crackles with decades of mutual distrust and unspoken grudges.

finds a confidant in THE PROPHET, sharing secrets about the company’s mounting debts and schemes that none but they dare to voice aloud.

PORTRAYED BY SIMONE KESSELL, WRITTEN BY KATE.

#r #black widow #prodigal son #tempted lamb #last apostle #patron saint #prophet #t

THE PRODIGAL SON / HARLAN FORD.

age: 34 | pronouns: he/him

born into wealth and expectation, you were once groomed to inherit the sprawling ford oil and gas empire, a future mapped out with precision and pride. but after your father’s death, the widow cut you out of control, leaving you adrift between entitlement and resentment. charming yet restless, you carry both the weight of your lost inheritance and a desire to reclaim some measure of power on your own terms.

core ties:

illicit connection with THE GOOD SAMARITAN, a secret that both thrills and complicates his life.

childhood friend turned rival with THE DUTIFUL SERVANT — they used to ride dirt bikes together, now they stand on opposite sides of the law and the land.

debt to THE SILVER TONGUE, who is blackmailing him over a hit-and-run involving oil equipment.

dated THE MAGDALENE in high school, a memory he now finds embarrassing but can’t fully escape.

PORTRAYED BY GLEN POWELL, WRITTEN BY WINNY.

#r #prodigal son #good samaritan #dutiful servant #silver tongue #magdalene #t

THE TEMPTED LAMB / SAVANNAH FORD.

age: 26 | pronouns: she/her

the youngest daughter and heiress to ford oil and gas, you burst into a room like sunlight — confident, gregarious, and impossible to ignore. you're not exactly book-smart, but you're quick, clever in your own way, and always ready to see the good in people — sometimes to your own peril. life for you is meant to be lived fully and you move through this world with charm, warmth, and a bright, unshakable energy that draws others in.

core ties:

hidden affair with THE RIGHTEOUS, giving her an inside view of the ranch side’s movements.

has known THE FAITHFUL since they were kids, though their bond has drifted over time.

good friends with THE PENITENT, sometimes wondering if they want something more than friendship.

close but complicated bond with THE BLACK WIDOW, who raised her more like a friend than a daughter.

PORTAYED BY MICHELLE RANDOLPH, WRITTEN BY MANDY.

#r #tempted lamb #righteous #faithful #penitent #black widow #t

THE SOLDIER OF SALVATION.

age: 35+ | pronouns: up to player

a landman for ford oil and gas, you move through drilling sites and boardrooms with the discipline of your ex-military past, blending practicality with a quiet, hard-earned authority. you are capable, efficient, and loyal — but not unbreakable, and you know just how far you can be corrupted when the price is right. a steady exterior hides a mind always calculating risk vs. reward.

core ties:

old friend of THE DUTIFUL SERVANT; their loyalty is tested again and again by conflicting interests.

works closely with THE PROPHET, who covers up operational violations and keeps the machinery of the company running smoothly.

uneasy allyship with THE LAST APOSTLE, whose presence reminds them of the morality they sometimes fear they've lost.

distrusts THE PRODIGAL SON, seeing in him the spoiled entitlement and carelessness they've spent years trying to avoid.

#r #soldier of salvation #dutiful servant #prophet #last apostle #prodigal son #o

THE PROPHET.

age: 35+ | pronouns: up to player

you handle both company and personal matters for ford oil and gas with a smooth efficiency that hides the moral compromises behind every decision. morally ambiguous and endlessly calculating, you navigate the line between loyalty and self-interest with ease, always ready to manipulate, cover up, or negotiate in the shadows to keep the empire intact.

core ties:

secretly in love (lust? limerence?) with THE BLACK WIDOW, manipulating paperwork and company matters to keep her firmly in control.

siblings with THE SILVER TONGUE, both shaped by a poor upbringing, split between the sides by necessity and survival.

drinking buddies with THE LAST APOSTLE, sharing secrets about ford oil they can’t keep to themselves.

uneasy partnership with THE SOLDIER OF SALVATION, both complicit in covering up injuries and misdeeds on the oil fields.

#r #prophet #black widow #silver tongue #last apostle #soldier of salvation #o

THE FAITHFUL.

age: 25-30 | pronouns: she/her

now working as an administrative assistant at ford oil and gas, you're a local who has made good, moving through the company with quiet competence and loyalty. you're fiercely devoted to those you trust, but you're starting to notice the cracks in the empire you've helped uphold. you're earnest and sharp in your own way, carrying both hope and hesitation in equal measure as you're caught between admiration, obligation, and the stirrings of your own independence

core ties:

best friends growing up with THE TEMPTED LAMB, a bond that shaped much of her childhood.

assistant to THE BLACK WIDOW — formerly her husband’s assistant, now navigating the delicate balance of loyalty and discretion.

looks up to THE GOOD SAMARITAN, who babysat her as a child and left a lasting impression.

harbors a secret crush on THE FALSE DISCIPLE, though they now find themselves on opposite sides.

#r #faithful #tempted lamb #black widow #good samaritan #false disciple #o

THE SHEPHERD / WYATT RAWLINS.

age: 40 | pronouns: he/him

the foreman of the ranch, you move through the land with quiet authority, dependable and stoic, yet weighed down by the restless stirrings of loyalty and regret. a fire years ago claimed lives and destroyed part of the ranch and some of the neighboring oil field — leaving you haunted by guilt that never fully fades. every day is a careful balance between duty, atonement, and the pull of desire you struggle to control.

core ties:

right hand to THE PATRON SAINT, carrying out her vision with diligence and discretion.

forbidden crush on THE MAGDALENE, a longing he keeps close to his chest.

protective sibling to THE GOOD SAMARITAN, watching over them with quiet vigilance.

old friend of THE DUTIFUL SERVANT, whose presence helps keep him from straying too far into trouble.

PORTRAYED BY JENSEN ACKLES, WRITTEN BY WINNY.

#r #shepherd #patron saint #magdalene #good samaritan #dutiful servant #t

THE MAGDALENE / NINA GALLO.

age: 32 | pronouns: she/her

you work the ranch with grit and independence, shaped by years under its owner’s watchful eye. fierce, perceptive, and unafraid to speak your mind, you carry knowledge of the land’s original ownership like a quiet weapon, cautiously guarding your loyalty and minding your secrets with careful determination.

core ties:

used to date THE PRODIGAL SON in high school, now thinks he’s a prick and keeps her distance.

pseudo-daughter of THE PATRON SAINT, who shaped her work ethic and sense of responsibility.

sibling-like bond with THE SILVER TONGUE, both shaped by a wild upbringing on the same side of town.

seemingly unrequited crush on THE SHEPHERD, a longing she resents and carefully conceals.

PORTRAYED BY MAIKA MONROE, WRITTEN BY KATE.

#r #magdalene #prodigal son #patron saint #silver tongue #shepherd #t

THE FALSE DISCIPLE / PENDING.

age: 25-30 | pronouns: he/him, up to player

the youngest of the ranch circle, you came from nothing and carry both grit and guarded secrets. once working the rigs, you now linger around the ranch, a shadow of curiosity and caution, with rumors whispering that you're hiding from more than just the past. sharp-eyed and restless, you navigate loyalty, fear, and ambition in equal measure.

core ties:

best friends with THE FAITHFUL, a bond that anchors him despite the uncertainty of his life.

indebted to THE BLACK WIDOW, always aware that one day she may come to collect what he owes.

looks up to THE SHEPHERD, seeing in him the steady hand and authority he lacks.

harbors resentment toward THE RIGHTEOUS, who reminds him of the life he might have had but never achieved.

#r #false disciple #faithful #black widow #shepherd #righteous #o

THE DUTIFUL SERVANT / CLARA STRICKLAND.

age: 36 | pronouns: she/her

a ranch hand whose family once owned a stretch of land outside mercy — until ford oil swept in with contracts, pressure, and promises that never came true. they took everything, and left your family with little more than the memory of what used to be. the patron saint’s ranch was the only place that offered steady work afterward, so you’ve stayed, loyal out of necessity as much as gratitude. you move quietly through town, doing what’s asked, doing what keeps you fed.

core ties:

old friend of THE PATRON SAINT, siding with her when the ranch became their only refuge.

shouldn’t love THE SILVER TONGUE, but does, a quiet tension that complicates their judgments.

routinely works with THE SHEPHERD, begrudgingly making sure he stays out of trouble.

old buddy of THE SOLDIER OF SALVATION, a bond forged in shared past danger and loyalty.

PORTRAYED BY KYLIE BUNBURY, WRITTEN BY MAYA.

#r #dutiful servant #patron saint #silver tongue #shepherd #soldier of salvation #t

THE LAST APOSTLE / PENDING.

age: 40+ | pronouns: she/her or up to player

the town physician, you move through the days tending wounds both seen and unseen, loyal to none yet striving to heal wherever possible. you're sharp, observant, and quietly weary of the town's machinations, but you carry knowledge few others possess — including the truth about a certain oil tycoon's death, a secret that shadows every move you make.

core ties:

former close friend of THE BLACK WIDOW, a bond now estranged and tinged with history.

confidant of THE SOLDIER OF SALVATION, offering counsel and discretion amid moral compromises.

drinking partner and confessor for THE PROPHET, sharing nights where secrets spill freely.

rumored old affair with THE PATRON SAINT, whispers of the past lingering at the edges of memory.

#r #last apostle #black widow #soldier of salvation #prophet #patron saint #o

THE SILVER TONGUE / MILES DAWSON.

age: 34 | pronouns: he/him

you observe everything and listen to everyone — the emotional heartbeat of the town, quietly recording what others miss. charming, clever, and always a step ahead, you keep tabs on both secrets and debts, balancing curiosity with subtle influence and knowing exactly how to wield knowledge when the time comes.

core ties:

sibling to THE PROPHET, bound by shared history and survival.

best friend to THE MAGDALENE, a connection rooted in years of wild, unfiltered camaraderie.

occasional confidant of THE PENITENT, listening when the preacher’s child seeks counsel or understanding.

holds blackmail over THE PRODIGAL SON, a leverage wielded with quiet calculation.

PORTRAYED BY OLIVER STARK, WRITTEN BY LINDS.

#r #silver tongue #prophet #magdalene #penitent #prodigal son #t

THE GOOD SAMARITAN / WILLA JAMES.

age: 30-35 | pronouns: she/her, up to player

you keep the animals alive and the people too, moving through the ranch and town with an introspective eye and an emotional sharpness that catches what others miss. thoughtful, capable, and quietly defiant, you balance care with a growing awareness of the compromises and corruption swirling around you, never fully surrendering to them.

core ties:

younger sibling of THE SHEPHERD, sharing a bond of loyalty and understanding forged over years of work and shared responsibility.

complicated fling with THE PRODIGAL SON, where desire and ideology clash in a tangle of passion and tension.

longstanding friendship with THE LAST APOSTLE, a connection built on mutual understanding of the town’s creeping moral decay.

keeps an eye on THE FAITHFUL, determined not to let her slip down a darker path.

PORTRAYED BY MIRANDA RAE MAYO, WRITTEN BY MANDY.

#r #good samaritan #shepherd #prodigal son #last apostle #faithful #t

THE RIGHTEOUS.

age: 25-35 | pronouns: he/him

once a ranch hand and now carving a name for yourself as a rodeo bull rider, you thrive on the danger and the thrill of the ring. confident, daring, and quick-witted, you mask your clandestine dealings with the oil company behind a grin, feeding information to the side that pays best while balancing loyalty, desire, and survival.

core ties:

secret affair with THE TEMPTED LAMB, a liaison that keeps him dangerously entangled in both sides.

friends via rodeo with THE PENITENT, a bond forged in adrenaline and shared spectacle.

quiet competition with THE FALSE DISCIPLE, each vying for attention and favor in different ways.

owes money to THE PRODIGAL SON, aware that a single word could ruin him.

#r #righteous #tempted lamb #penitent #false disciple #prodigal son #o

THE PENITENT / TESS CASSIDY.

age: 28 | pronouns: she/her

the town preacher's daughter, you've fallen from grace yet race through life on your barrel horse with a restless energy, searching for ground to stand on. you've tried to keep the peace while embracing the same sins her father rails against, dealing with the contradictions of faith and freedom with a grin and a spark in your eye.

core ties:

has a flirtationship with THE TEMPTED LAMB, biding her time until she gives in.

drinks with THE SILVER TONGUE, sharing knowledge of the town’s dirtiest truths.

reluctant friends with THE RIGHTEOUS, seeing him in the arena more than anywhere else and calling it acquaintance.

secret past with THE GOOD SAMARITAN, a connection that lingers beneath the surface.

PORTRAYED BY HASSIE HARRISON, WRITTEN BY MAYA.

#r #penitent #tempted lamb #silver tongue #righteous #good samaritan #t

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