THE Punks

Courtney is the heart of the Pixel Vault crew, a cool customer with a finger firmly on the pulse of culture. She left her family behind to pursue her goal of being an artist in Origin City, never imagining in her wildest dreams she’d find a new family, the PUNKS. Or that rolling with them would require her other main skill set–that of being a fierce, tough-as-nails, weapon-trained warrior that can go toe-to-toe with anyone and come out victorious…with a witty comment to boot. Now she’s lovin’ every minute of it.

The brains behind Pixel Vault and the glue that keeps it together, GFunk set out to amass the greatest collection of digital art and collectibles in the world. He also expertly handpicked the PUNKS crew to help because in Origin City the collectin’ life ain’t easy. From facing off with dangerous baddies in a race to secure grail pieces to getting pulled into alternate dimensions to battle supervillains in space, only one thing’s certain: anything can happen. Always with his trademark cap, pipe and can-do attitude, GFunk won’t stop until the mission is accomplished.

Frank is a career criminal adept at strong-arming his way through life and made his bones as a stick-up kid and cash-register-crowbar-connoisseur. He now reigns as wicked King of the Origin City Underworld, with his equally-wicked Queen, Elvira, at his side and loyal bulldog, The Skull, watching his back. Forever scheming, plotting and causing havoc, Frank will stop at nothing to defeat GFunk and the PUNKS crew at whatever game they’re playing. And whatever dimension they’re playing it in.

Once a brilliant DeFi trader living high above Origin City in a fancy penthouse, Elvira was forced to descend from the mountaintop after a coin she gambled big on went bust overnight. It was then she discovered an untapped potential for violence and mayhem, which did not go unnoticed by a certain green-haired individual on his own criminal journey. Now, partners in life and villainy, Elvira and Frank rule the Origin City underground, determined to thwart their rival PUNKS at every turn. So best not to “DeFi” Elvira…because those that do end up in a world of hurt.

The Futurist is the world’s leading authority on crypto art. He joined the Pixel Vault crew to make history, which is just about the only kind of “history” he cares anything about. Laser-focused and single-minded, often at the expense of the every-day world around him, The Futurist vowed at a young age to never take his eyes off “the future.” Or to take off his signature 3D glasses, no matter how many things he bumps into or how much his fellow PUNKS might bug him about it.

The Skull is a former military sniper who lost an eye and moral compass in a black ops mission gone wrong. He disappeared into a fog of cheap booze and back alley hangovers in the unforgiving underbelly of Origin City until Frank, a young criminal on the rise, gave him purpose as an enforcer and henchman. Brutal and loyal, The Skull ain’t afraid to get his hands dirty or prove his skill with a Bowie knife to get the job done.

Unlike his counterparts on the Pixel Vault squad, Sgt. Wiggles is neither particularly athletic, driven, strong, savvy, witty, smart, funny, sophisticated, cool under pressure, great at disguises or generally good at stuff. Or, in fact, is that not the case at all and he’s actually all those things combined, a near-superhuman walking amongst mere mortals? A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside a bucktooth smile and an ever-present grin, Wiggles excels at “vibes” and “keepin’ on keepin’ on.”

No stranger to the gym or the Origin City dating scene, Marvin joined the Pixel Vault squad after learning about digital art following an off-duty moonlighting gig at a high-profile gallery. A master of disguise and CrossFit, he runs security along with Randy and Wiggles and is known for having the gift of the gab, especially if it’s about getting the girl (or guy) at the end.

Violet was a MMA fighter grinding away on an amateur fight circuit before a brutal knockout forced early retirement. Lacking direction for the first time in her life, she took a job working for Elvira, who saw a kindred spirit in the young wildcat. Short in stature but long on kicking ass and taking names, especially those highly annoying PUNKS, Violet is a fearless scrapper who packs a whole lotta punch…and she kicks even harder than that.

Cheetah is a founding member of the Pixel Vault squad. Once a standout high school athlete, he can be depended on to look out for his friends at all costs and is known for muscling his way in and out of sticky situations. Cheetah’s an avid proponent of both deep knee bends and deep dives into crypto TA charts, with bonus points for multitasking. Just don’t question his bench press in the middle of a PUNKS adventure because he might drop everything to prove it.

Hilary was born into a wealthy family that made their fortune as Origin City art dealers but she broke tradition (and her parents’ hearts) to explore the new, burgeoning field of digital art. Armed with a closet full of designer suits, the cigarette perpetually hanging out of her mouth and several bags of chips on her shoulder, Hilary’s out to prove to the world she can make it on her own terms. So while teaming up with GFunk and the PUNKS crew is a convenient means to an end, this wildcard won’t hesitate to go it alone if necessary…or profitable.

Senior Art Critic.

Determined and driven, Agent Ivanova leads the FBI’s Art Crime Unit and often finds herself caught up in the adventures of the PUNKS crew and their frequent adversaries, Elvira and Frank. And though Ivanova always seems to be a step behind, there’s more to this seemingly button-down FBI Agent than meets the eye, including a past with one of the PUNKS that goes back to high school and a personal weapons armory that would make even John Rambo jealous.

Randy is a decorated military officer who segued into a successful career on the police force. The current head of Pixel Vault security, he’s the embodiment of the “strong and silent” type and is always cool under pressure and ready for when the shit hits the fan, which, let’s face it, happens ALL THE TIME in Origin City.

The youngest member of the PUNKS crew, what B lacks in years she more than makes up for in sass, savvy and smarts as she navigates the web3 wild west and even wilder streets of Origin City. A fulltime student and overtime degen, she excels at stacking both As in the classroom and eth on the blockchain. Her future whale status is guaranteed, as inevitable as her legendary impatience and disdain for, well, pretty much everything.

The questions run deep with this one and not many know Elvis Punksley’s true motives. What’s clear is that he loves a sequin suit, a spotlight and hangin’ with Frank, whom he met once-upon-a-time when they were both doing the jailhouse rock in an Origin City youth correctional facility. Now Punksley’s a hound dog along for the ride, a sucker for the crazy action. And he never met a PUNK he didn’t want to return to sender with some boss karate moves.