Francisco Guadalupe Montoya de Atilano, Ph.D.
STATS:
Age: 40
Height: 6′ 1″
Weight: 180
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Hometown: Family Cove, Puerto Vallarta, Jal. Mexico (est. 1626)
Weapons pref: Fists, Filleting knives, Hammerhead Sharks
Quote: “I just wanted to take pictures of starfish, pendejo!”
Marine biologist and shark researcher with the soul of a scholar-warrior. Lost his eye in in a racist attack but was saved by Donegal Wallace and Levi O’Sullivan.
Suffered years of trauma, His father being murdered soon after losing his eye.
It taught him how to gain deeper vision into the darkness that lurks beneath calm surfaces. Comes from wealthy Mexican family but chooses ethics over easy money, refusing blood money from corruption…having drifted once or twice into the deep end…feeding “packages” to his sharks for the Cartels.
He drew the line at murder when called upon. Has lived in isolation on “Lee’s Lagoon” – Don’s and Levi’s private island. Over 20 years, transforms it into a fortified compound while continue his research study on his sharks.
Don’s oldest friend and tactical advisor, bringing intellectual precision to complement raw military instinct. His deep-sea diving represents both escape from and confrontation with the abyss – literally and metaphorically. Calm under pressure, deadly when necessary, fiercely protective of those he loves.
Partners with Gregorio in a love story that mirrors Don and Grant’s protective dynamic. Represents the choice between inherited privilege and earned honor. His wealth comes clean (now), his conscience clear, his loyalty absolute.
The ocean reveals its secrets to those brave enough to descend into darkness. Francisco embodies the courage to dive deep – into both literal depths and emotional truths – and return with wisdom rather than wounds.
The man saved by sharks