After a brutal civil war, Vertex was orphaned at a young age. He grew up on the unforgiving streets of a backwater planet where he scrounged and scammed for every dime and scrap of food he had. He soon discovered many of the rich were far more stupid than they at first seemed, and ingratiating himself into high society was as easy as confidence and a fresh suit. His sharp wit and natural charisma allowed him to climb the social ladder until he earned his own starship. Now a fixture in the bustling Jita markets, he runs an intricate network of information brokers, smugglers, and fences, turning a blind eye to the origins of his wares as long as the profit margins stay high. His past is littered with half-truths and shady alliances, each step on his journey to the top leaving a trail of burnt bridges and forgotten enemies. One truth that all who deal with him know is if you cross him, one day a seemingly forgettable gutter rat may just bump into you and, in doing so, stick a stiletto into your ribs.