ranking payday characters on whether or not they can say the unsavory word for gay people
if im not sure ill just say whether or not they will
bain: yes.
dallas: a baffling mystery as to whether or not he can. he doesnt answer when asked but perks up when someone says it like its his fucking name
hoxton: yes. yes he fucking can. he uses it to refer to cigarettes but also says it as an insult whenever he feels the opportunity as if hes jonesing to say it every day
chains: he can but he wouldnt because he would rather insult people in more personal ways
wolf: absolutely but he doesnt because hes more of a threats guy
houston: probably but doesnt because hes been called it too many times in his life to feel comfortable saying it
clover: yes
sokol: he can but he also cant. hes said it one too many times as a general nontargeted insult and has been barred from saying it until hes woke enough
bonnie: yes and she will
jimmy: yes
jacket: obvious joke aside he has clips of it on his tape deck in multiple languages including microsoft sam
bodhi: no-? according to the pros, yes?
duke: yes he can but he only says when hes mad if ever
joy: yes and she says it in xbox lobbies to people who make fun of her for being a girl who games
sydney: yes she fucking can and she absolutely will however she leans towards pussy and cunt as insults more
The Scent Profile: Synthetic cedarwood, fresh paper, cold espresso, and static electricity.
The Vibe: An invisible ghost. Bain wears a fragrance made of a single aroma-chemical that smells completely different on everyone and disappears if you try to focus on it. It matches his hidden identity perfectly. He smells like clean, air-conditioned server rooms, endless cups of black coffee, and the subtle, ink-like scent of printed blueprints... And his stupid ass vape :3
The Scent Profile: Sharp green galbanum, iris, cold leather, and oakmoss.
The Vibe: Ruthless matriarch. She wears a vintage, aggressive Chanel perfume that smells like freezing winter air and sharp, bitter plants. Underneath that high-end exterior, she faintly smells like the smokehouse of her meat-packing facility and the metallic tang of cold steel hooks.
The Dentist: Clive Christian — No. 1 Masculine
The Scent Profile: Precious sandalwood, rare pimento, gold, and powdery iris.
The Vibe: Terrifyingly perfect. The Dentist wears one of the most expensive perfumes in the world. It smells sterile, immaculately clean, and wildly luxurious. There is zero warmth to it, just the cold, blindingly bright scent of a flawless medical office mixed with pure, untouchable power.
Senator Simmons (The Elephant): Roja Parfums — Oligarch
The Scent Profile: Bitter oakmoss, sharp cedar, dry patchouli, and fresh lime.
The Vibe: Washington D.C. corruption. The Elephant smells like leather seats in a government limousine, expensive fountain pen ink, and a deeply bitter, woody cologne that screams "corrupt politician." It is a heavy, stuffy scent designed to command a room during a backroom deal.
Vernon Locke: Aramis — Aramis & Cheap Beer
The Scent Profile: Heavy leather, bitter myrrh, pungent sage, and stale lager.
The Vibe: Ex-military mercenary chaos. Locke wears a classic, brutally strong 1960s cologne that smells like a punch to the face. Mix that with the lingering scent of a spilled warm beer and Murkywater gunpowder, and he smells exactly like a guy who is about to betray you.
The Scent Profile: Sickly sweet tuberose, heavy leather, salt, and pine trees.
The Vibe: Russian mobster disco. Vlad floods himself in a wildly loud, ultra-sweet gold bottle of cologne to prove how rich he is. He smells like a sticky nightclub floor, pine-scented car air fresheners, and a heavy breath of cheap bakery pastries. It is loud, chaotic, and completely obnoxious.
Charon: Guerlain — Mitsouko
The Scent Profile: Velvet peach, dark oakmoss, spices, and old paper.
The Vibe: The Continental standard. Charon smells like absolute discretion. He wears a classic, century-old French masterpiece that smells mysterious, dry, and deeply comforting. He smells like the polished mahogany desk of the Continental lobby and freshly minted gold coins.
Jiu Feng: Amouage — Reflection Man
The Scent Profile: Powdery neroli, jasmine, cold sandalwood, and metallic silver.
The Vibe: High-end smuggler chic. Jiu Feng smells like a crystal-clean luxury shopping mall in Hong Kong. It is an incredibly smooth, floral, and woody scent that feels sleek, modern, and expensive, perfect for a man dealing in illegal high-tech military hardware.
Shayu: Tom Ford — Black Orchid
The Scent Profile: Dark chocolate, black truffle, heavy incense, and orchids.
The Vibe: The Shadow of San Francisco. Shayu smells rich, dark, and incredibly menacing. Her fragrance is heavy, gothic, and earthy. It feels like walking into a dimly lit, high-end antique shop where you know you are being watched from the shadows.
Gemma McShay: Maison Louis Marie — No. 4 Bois de Balincourt
The Scent Profile: Dry sandalwood, cedarwood, vetiver, and Texas dust.
The Vibe: Texan industrialist. Gemma doesn't wear sweet or floral scents. She smells like dry, earth-toned woods, Texas clay, and the clean, mineral smell of a high-tech workshop. It is minimalist, rugged, and professional.
Blaine Keegan: Ralph Lauren — Polo Blue & Texas BBQ
The Scent Profile: Aquatic melon, fresh cucumber, sage, and smoky brisket.
The Vibe: The Texas fixer. Keegan wears a basic, sporty mall cologne that he’s used since the 90s to look approachable. Unfortunately, it gets completely overridden by the heavy smell of woodsmoke and sweet BBQ sauce from his business meetings.
Shade: Le Labo — Another 13 & Clean Tech
The Scent Profile: Iso E Super, metallic musk, clean laundry, and jasmine.
The Vibe: The new era handler. Unlike Bain's vintage server smell, Shade smells like cutting-edge modern tech. Her scent is completely minimalist, smelling like crisp white paper, fresh laundry, and the ozone scent of a brand-new laptop straight out of the box.
Beckett: Old Spice — Original & Bourbon
The Scent Profile: Sharp nutmeg, star anise, cinnamon, and cheap whiskey.
The Vibe: Grumpy old-school criminal. Beckett refuses to touch modern luxury items. He smells exactly like your grandpa’s shaving cream mixed with the heavy, sweet sting of a glass of bourbon left on a dusty desk.
Mac: Diesel — Fuel For Life & Welding Sparks
The Scent Profile: Sweet anise, raspberry, grapefruit, and burning metal.
The Vibe: Mac smells like a weird mix of a fruity, masculine clubbing cologne from his younger days, completely covered in grease, motor oil, and the dry, burnt smell of welding sparks from working on the escape vehicles.
Bile: Aviation Fuel & Spearmint Gum
The Scent Profile: Kerosene, cold high-altitude air, leather jackets, and mint.
The Vibe: Bile doesn’t wear cologne because the helicopter smells entirely of fuel. He just smells like a heavy leather bomber jacket, cold wind from the open cargo doors, and a strong, frantic wave of spearmint gum he chews to stay awake.
Gage: Gun Powder & WD-40
The Scent Profile: Burned sulfur, metallic grease, heavy canvas, and cheap mints.
The Vibe: The armorer. Gage smells exactly like a military surplus warehouse. There is zero cosmetic fragrance on him. He smells of freshly oiled rifle parts, the burnt-toast scent of fired ammunition, and the chemical spray he uses to keep his wheelchair moving smoothly.
AAAAANNNND DATS IT! THOSE ARE MY HCS!!
.... but I can also so hardcore Henry ones too >:3
