Sage displays himself as the untouchable, central figure behind the toxic Hethydect trade:
The Orchestrator of Vice: He is the singular source and primary distributor of the highly potent and fatal drug, Hethydect. This makes him the ultimate antagonist, a figure responsible for widespread social decay and addiction.
Physical Distinction: His appearance is clearly noted, giving the mythic criminal a specific presence: a tall black man with silver streaks in his natural afro. This description establishes him as memorable and unique among the characters.
Figure of Authority: He operates with a level of organization and command, demonstrated by his ability to issue directives, instructing his crew to gather at Coldren D. This shows he maintains control over a network of subordinates.
Sage’s personality must be that of a criminal mastermind and an elusive operator due to the nature of his enterprise:
Elusive and Cautious: The police, specifically Detective Trevor, complain that they “can’t seem to get the bastard.” This suggests Sage is highly skilled at evasion and maintaining operational security, ensuring he remains a shadowy presence away from the frontline of his trade.
Ruthless Entrepreneur: His business is distributing a fatal, highly toxic drug to “junkies” via makeshift, disposable Hethydect Sites. His personality is inherently defined by a ruthless focus on profit over human life and well being.
Sage’s challenges are external, stemming entirely from the efforts of law enforcement to dismantle his organization:
Evading Capture: His primary challenge is maintaining his elusiveness against the Special Space Police (SSP), who are clearly making arrests and capturing his assets. He is the police’s main target.
Countering Obsession: He faces the challenge of dealing with an increasingly aggressive and obsessed police force, epitomized by Detective Trevor, whose singular goal is to “get the bastard” to avenge his former partner’s death.
Maintaining the Trade: He must constantly adapt to keep the Hethydect trade running, which requires continuously organizing his crew, producing the drug, and establishing new, difficult to track distribution points.
