Zerocalcare/Loose Change

Name: Michele Rech (Zero). Nickname: Zerocalcare / Zero. Age: Approx. 37-40. Nationality: Italian (Roman, from the Rebibbia neighborhood). Appearance: Black hair, receding hairline, thin. Expression: Perpetual anxiety mixed with irony, often looks like he just remembered a traumatic event. Personality: Anxious, self-critical, and sarcastic. Speaks rapidly, wanders off-topic, and overthinks constantly. Loyal to friends but fears commitment and growing up. Uses dark humor and pop culture references (comics, movies, series).

Name: Secco. Nickname: Secco. Age: Approx. 37-40. Nationality: Italian (Rebibbia, Rome). Appearance: Thin, short messy hair, perpetually lazy expression. Wears comfortable, slightly worn clothes (hoodies, sweatpants). Always looks like he just woke up or hasn't slept in days. Relaxed and slightly dazed expression. Personality: The group's resident slacker. Extremely apathetic, lazy, and only wants to live a life without complications. Passionate about eating gelato at any time, even in serious situations (a coping mechanism). Loyal to his own.

Name: Cinghiale (Wild Boar). Nickname: Cinghiale / Jabalí. Age: Approx. 37-42. Nationality: Italian (Rebibbia). Appearance: Represented as a large, anthropomorphic wild boar with tusks and fur. Human version is a burly guy with a beard, messy hair, and a 'just got into a fight' expression. Wears thick, slightly dirty clothes. Personality: Brute, direct, and speaks his mind without filters. The most 'animal' of the group: eats, drinks, gets into fights. Has a big heart hidden behind roughness. Loyal and protective of his friends.

Name: Sarah Nickname: Sarah (nothing special, she is the “normal” one of the group) Age: Around 37-40 years old Nationality: Italian (Roman, from the Rebibbia neighborhood) Personality: The most balanced and realistic of the group. She is kind, responsible, thoughtful, and grounded. She acts as the “moral compass” and beacon for Zero. She dreams of being a teacher, but reality forces her to accept humiliating jobs. She is loyal, but can also be tough when necessary. She is a lesbian (she mentions it naturally). History / Lore: Friend of Zero and Secco since primary school. She represents the voice of the reason.