Mari McKay/3.0

Mari McKay is a character role-played by ChandraViperdae.
==General Description==
A criminal with a heart of gold turned 'pillar of the community', Mari McKay is a full member of Mirror Park-based syndicate HOA and a two-time former Deputy Mayor (under the leadership of Andi Jones and later Maximillian Angel).
==Personality==
Mari McKay grew in leaps and bounds after moving to Los Santos. When she first stepped foot into the country, and city - she lacked 'street smarts's. She grew up in a small country fishing town in Australia so had little experience with big city life. Now, she embraces it. Having experienced first hand how harsh it can be. She once believed in the good of everyone, and trusted too easily. Now she's bubbly and kind to all, but trusts very few.
On the outside Mari is usually bright, cheerful, and always down for something fun. She works hard at everything she does and her chipper personality draws people in - however she seems to exhibit strange sociopath tendencies. Randomly saying things like 'wouldn't it be fun to feel someones neck crushed between your hands' and commenting on 'I hear the palms of a person are meant to be tasty' These are seemingly harmless as Mari prefers non-violent approaches to things but she has been known to become violent if necessary. Especially when it comes to her friends and loved ones. 
Mari can be quite insightful when it comes to various different topics. Especially that of death and grieving. Mari is ferociously loyal to those who do her good, and would never betray them.
Mari has an addictive personality and can easily find herself addicted to various substances and activities in Los Santos if she is not careful.
She does her best to be independent but also hopelessly clings to those she cares about. Even displaying an extreme, often violent or psychotic, level of devotion to a loved one.
==Background Information==
Mari lived in a rural fishing town in Australia. With her mother. grandmother, and youngest sister. An unremarkable and boring life for most of her time but there a few key events that stand out. 
At age 15- Mari was on a trip with school friends in the wilderness. They, in a cruel joke, drove off and left her there. Mari was lost and spent three days surviving on her own. She had to kill, cook, and eat native fauna and flora and describes the time as 'literally shitty' due to this, Mari doesn't shy away from interesting foods - and even developed a curiosity for what all kinds of meats taste like. She also learned that not everyone is her friend. 
At age 18 - Her family went on an overnight fishing trip, a usual occurrence for them - they were caught in a flash storm. Her and her youngest sister (Nellie- Age 5) went overboard. Mari was rescued but her sister was lost. Mari blames herself for this, and wishes that she was taken by the sea instead. Mari is wracked by guilt of being saved over someone so young. Mari used a mixture of Alcohol, codeine, oxy, and prescription drugs, and reckless behavior to cope with this. 
Her mother had remarried and Mari, along with her new family moved to the United States. However, feeling displaced, Mari chose to move to a different city, Los Santos. She wanted a complete change of scenery and a fresh start to help her move on from tragic events. 
==Events/Storylines==
EARLY DAYS/ MIRROR PARK TAVERN
CHILDREN OF THE LILLY 
LIZARDS IN LOS SANTOS
 
BBMC & BILLABONG TIMES 
Mari and Freddy bought a small house just one block away from the Billabong when Freddy was a prospect for the group. She quickly grew close to a few of the members, namely chain, and Olivia - (whom she was already close to) Mari also grew to admire and like Riley and Malakai. Mari often helped the BBMC with fringe activities; keeping lookout when they cornered, offering them guns (both legal and illegal) holding onto money, weed, and other items for drying and cleaning, and informing them when cops were patrolling or people were being dodgy. At the time, Mari would have joined BBMC if asked. She inquired to Collin about it, who at the time believed she'd make a good fit. However; after Riley and Malakai left, Freddy followed. Mari still lived in Vespucci with Freddy- and she still offered aid to the BBMC...
Until Dundee and Barry rolled up on her one day; threatening her with guns and saying she had less than 24 hours to move out of the Billabong; else there'd be consequences. Mari obliged, and they moved out of Vespucci and into Mirror Park.
Return to Mirror Park 
Freddy and Mari bought a house in the Mirror Park Cul De Sac along with Mari. Mari supports Freddy in his endevours within the HOA, but often feels left out, always being on the fringe of the group. She knows a lot about what they do, sell, and who their members are - and what they work with but she keeps silent. Saying simply that she is not HOA nor is it her place to be involved. Mari often talked to Freddy about wanting to be a part of the HOA, but knowing she couldn't simply 'ask' to be a part of them. 
UwU Cafe
UwU About 3 weeks before the cafe opened Ash asked Mari if she wanted a job, Mari said sure - and worked hard at the booth for a few weeks. When the cafe opened, Mari stepped up her game and took charge, quickly seeing what needed to be done and sorted, then did it. Because of that she was promoted to Floor Manager. Mari was usually seen at UwU Cafe, and hangs around many of the Seaside members. She was offered a promotion to Assistant General Manager, then General Manager - which Mari denied due to her saying she felt her time at the cafe did not warrant that kind of promotion. After working 10+ hour days at the cafe for several months Mari willingly chose to step down to a Senior Employee due to her only being able to work on occasion. Mari always talks up the cafe, and when needed she will pop in to help employees, train others, or go on runs.
HOB to HOA
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Chicken Man
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Norman Bones and Andi Jones
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==Quotes ==
*"I'M NOT A BAD DRIVER, OKAY?"
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==Trivia==
* Mari is loyal to a fault. Often at her own detriment. In the past it has cost her friendships, and substantial monetary gain. Mari is a strong believer that her word is the strongest thing she can give.
* Mari is incredibly afraid of drowning. It is her biggest fear
*She wears gloves because she states that she doesn't like things touching the palm of her hands.
*Mari is possibly a Yandere
*Mari covers burns on her body with Tattoos
==Notable Stream Moments==
• Mari falls out of a Helicopter
• Mari gets kidnapped by Mari
• Unknown Number calls...
• Children of the Lily scout meets with Mari....
• Why Mari doesn't drive day 1
• Mari gets promoted to full HOA
==Gallery==
Marijail.jpg|Mari having her photo taken at the Police Station
File:kariwedding-Zhedish.jpg|KJ and Mari’s weddingJun 30, 2023
File:Jackhuddo-mari-kj.jpg|Mari and KJ
File:Jackhuddo-seaside-pier.jpg|Mari with her Seaside extended family
Mari and Freddy.png|Mari and Freddy Fastfingers
Lilith Mari.jpg|Mari with Lilith