[Notes] backstory

The Ch 44 draft gives his backstory: grew up on the lower-district edges fighting kid gangs, befriended a bullied large boy (Torvin), built their own gang and won territories, then was swept into a "special kid's camp" where they learned essence. Underground standings per the Ch 44 draft: River #2, Maledic #3, Orio #4, Ricker/Riker #5.