Hayley Rosa - The Pilgrim

Born and raised in a broken family, Hayley learnt the finer points of fighting and winning early. Her mother died giving birth to her, and her father stooped into a depression, blaming Hayley for her death. In her teens, she was determined to prove herself to her Father, but all was for naught when he ultimately committed suicide. Among her many self taught lessons, fighting was her favorite way to vent. She escaped foster care in her late teens and drifted around from city to city, hustling a living using her own fists. 

This life proved to be too hollow for her liking however, and as she broke into her 20s, she started to feel bitter and unfulfilled. To counter that she became more ferocious, reveling in the infamy that she created. Soon there were only two things she cared for. One was to win, and the other was the pendant belonging to her deceased mother, a shard of a past she keeps locked inside out of fear of appearing weak.

Her first and latest endeavor into Alta City's docklands threw Dr. Brandt at her, an opponent she could not beat for the first time in her fighting career. Humiliated by this defeat, she vows to do whatever it takes to re-take her pride and starts by joining the FERAL Circuit.
Dr. Brandt - The Mountain

Dr. Brandt is the undefeated FERAL Circuit champion, only getting stronger despite being close to his 50s. He is a doctor by trade (not just a handle) and runs a free clinic in the docks that is funded by the circuit. As Ironic as it is, he uses his medical knowledge to his advantage, coupled with outstanding grace, incredible power and a terrifying pain threshold that no opponent has breached yet, making him seem invincible.

He's stoic and opinionated, but also wise and learned, having a habit of taking things at face value. Through experience he's a fairly good judge of character and is good friends with a few of the top tier fighters in the circuit, mostly due to mutual respect. However, Brandt disliked Hayley the moment he set eyes on her, deeming her 'a worthless person, let alone fighter' due to her cocky demeanor and disrespectful nature. His tough opinions have led to many people harboring a general disdain for the good doctor, aside from obvious jealousy felt towards his status.

Questions have often arisen as to why he seems unbeatable. Drug tests always prove negative, thus conspiracy is weaved around his legend. The truth leaves Brandt longing for an opponent that can best him, so he can discard this veil of secrecy he's worn for several years as champion.
Joey Foreden - The Sheath

Few can dislike Joey. His job of tending to Ferals and organising the fights means his networking skills are well honed. As such, Joey knows the ins and outs of the circuit and was a fighter for a few years with generally good performance. He decided to stick to admin and organising though, because he 'felt it was better for his karma'. 

Energetic and always upbeat, Joey has friends in high places and security in his position. He is assigned to tend to Hayley, but she is quite cold towards him. Despite this, he sees a little something in her, curiously observing and hoping that inside her cold exterior she had at least a heart. He is no stranger to cockiness, but he sensed something deeper within hers. 

Many have told Joey that he is too nice. It is true that he always sees the good in a person, but he also takes it a step further to try and bring it out. That said however, the well rounded kickboxer in him is not afraid to leap out and throw down if the need arises, but seeing as his tolerance is almost legendary, it would need to be a pretty good reason for that side of him to show.
Tiziano 'Furore' Vespri - The Lock

Tiziano is the current number two of the entire circuit and ferociously defends his title as 'the only fighter who can stand toe to toe with Brandt'. He is proud, sure of himself and equal parts malicious and sadistic.

His father is an oil tycoon, and while ruthless and cunning, he is also just and fair. Tiziano's spoiled upbringing lent a hand to emulating the former half of his father, the only half the bullied child related to and saw. When learning that his father had shares and connections in the Feral circuit, the 22 year old Tiziano decided to join up. While not academically smart, his knowledge on how to win a crowd makes up for it. He bends the rules just enough to allow himself to ride the wave of the spectator's bloodlust, while his submission techniques inflict pain that is somewhat legendary amongst the other FERALS.

After Brandt, Tiziano endeavors to own the circuit itself. Any glory to be had is reserved for him alone, and while the higher tier fighters generally hate him, the underdogs and less fortunate of the circuit look up to him. As such, Tiziano has more influence in the circuit than the owner, Maxwell, would like to admit...
Krista Toporasku - The Lesson

One of the Feral Circuit's favourite assets, Krista is a fine example of sportsmanship. The decorated Ex Romanian soldier went into early retirement when she became pregnant. Despite the miscarriage and faithless partner leaving her, she did not buckle. Upon moving to Alta City she found her place in the Feral Circuit and quickly moved up in the ranks.

She adopted a teenage girl named Katherine, who works as an assistant to Krista's good friend Dr. Brandt. While Krista may be motherly by nature, her army days have given her the experience and techniques needed to stand strong in the top tier. As competitive as she can be, she is also highly disciplined, a trait that has won her great respect across the city. Her main career is a work-from-home accountant, keeping her fighting career secondary. Some say that she could go far if she was more dedicated, but for her, the circuit is simply a means to keep fit and save up for her adopted daughter's future. 

Krista disliked Hayley very quickly. However, her tolerant instincts and inability to hold grudges (as well as Joey's influence) allowed her to not simply shun Hayley, but rather try to root out the cause and teach Hayley a lesson or two, be it with motherly philosophy... or a well placed punch.
Maxwell - The Map

Maxwell is a charismatic chairman, if noted to be a little eccentric at times. After inheriting FERAL from his father, Maxwell has taken it upon himself to expand the circuit into the limelight a little more. He is ambitious and determined, which is impeded often by his curiousness. Since he became chairman, the number of Ferals has increased exponentially, which has helped the circuit become more mainstream, and unfortunately harder to control.

The reason behind this fighter increase is because in his early days he was a chronic gambler. Unfortunately, old habits die hard, and as such he often brings in some questionable talent in the hopes that maybe he is right on the money for the next big star. Despite this, he is still well organised and is capable of keeping the costly syndicate afloat while still providing excellent amenities for his fighters.

He cannot keep everyone satisfied however, and is constantly butting heads with Tiziano. While he is aware of Tiziano's own plans, he stands by quietly. Watching and waiting behind his impenetrable poker face, Maxwell has faith that the newcomer Hayley Rosa may be the trump card he is looking for to topple the arrogant Vespri, and possibly more. 
Brian Casey - The Door

One word constantly comes up when describing the owner of the dockland pub called the 'Cock and Horn', and that word is 'loud'. Indeed, Casey is a loud, proud and remarkably skilled FERAL who, like Krista, is comfortable in his lofty top tier position, feeling he needs not go any further. His pub is his priority after all, and not even Maxwell can convince him otherwise.

His heart always remains in the fight, and his rough and tumble establishment is home to many a FERAL match. He keeps an open door policy on his place amongst the top tier in hopes that many will challenge him. Those wishing to be one of the handful of the top rated fighters need to beat this giant first. What people don't realise however, is that this tubby Irishman is a well honed Wushu and boxing expert, mixing the two into a brutal troll-like kung fu that catches the unsuspecting off guard.

He has little understanding on the concept of consequence, and often makes rather silly bets that he later comes to regret. Such regrets do not last too long however, since in the end the big man only wants to have fun. His interest in Hayley is simply to test her, and to do that he is happy to give her an opportunity to take a short cut to her own goal of fighting Brandt.