Pequeñito (Carmelo)

How I made my character

I know that my character needed an alias that he goes by, but he also needed a real name. I researched male Hispanic names and came across a website that listed 689 names. On the fourth page a name stood out to me: Carmelo. Although the meaning had nothing to do with it, I was familiar with this name because of my childhood. I am a fan of the New York Knicks, and Carmelo Anthony was an all-star in 2013. Most people link the name Carmelo to Carmelo Anthony from the Knicks.

Why Pequeñito?

Pequeñito translates to "little one" in English. Since this criminal isn't a leader and is a weak link, he will be easy to decipher and get something out of. He is also called that name because he isn't respected in his community.

Pequeñito's Identity

For my characters identity, I went for what most people would think a cartel member would look like. In my opening scene, Carmelo would be shown in brutal condition, as seen by his ripped and bloody jeans. The revolver is also an important piece of Carmelo's identity. That is the weapon of choice for most active violent members today. It is also one of the most iconic weapons used in the region. Since he is a criminal and often gets himself into trouble, he also has a pocket knife readily available. Additionally, the gray truck is also used by many cartels to form blockades, and they are often seen using these kinds of vehicles. Lasty, the sombrero is meant to show he is of Latino descent. Most cartel members are depicted to be Hispanic, with pants, usually jeans, and with dangerous weapons. Pequeñito fits this description very well.