Dryden Pickering

**Dryden Pickering** is a criminal who works for Jimbo Wallace. After being hired to kill SereneASMR and Melvin Tightbutt, he was tasked by Wallace to kill Jamie White. However, he would be outmatched and forced to retreat.

## Biography

### Working For The Weirdville Syndicate

#### Hired By Jimbo Wallace

At some point after starting his criminal career, Pickering was hired by Jimbo Wallace, an enforcer for the Weirdville Syndicate. He would be tasked with eliminating influencer SereneASMR and philosopher Melvin Tightbutt.

#### Murder Of SereneASMR

Pickering then went to SereneASMR's residence, where she was recording a video. He snuck up behind her and shot her once in the head before shooting her six more times. He then ended the recording by shooting the camera.

#### Murder of Melvin Tightbutt

After this, he went to where Tightbutt was recording a session of deep thinking. He quickly approached Tightbutt and shot him once in the head before shooting him six more times. Pickering then noted to the camera that although it was the exact same as SereneASMR's killing, it had worked both times. He then apologized, stating that he was just doing a job.

#### A New Target

Later, Wallace called for Pickering to meet him at his house. After arriving, Pickering stated that he had successfully killed SereneASMR and Tightbutt. He then requested to know who his next target was. Wallace then turned around, noting that he had the perfect person in mind.

#### Confronting Jamie White

Pickering would then head to Jamie White's house to kill him. Although he was able to sneak onto the property without being spotted, White would spot him. This shocked Pickering, forcing him to attempt to shoot White. White quickly dodged the bullet and confronted the intruder, asking why he would attempt to kill him. Pickering stated that he was just doing a job before attempting to force White to come with him. White then asked who he was working for. He would respond by stating that the identity of his employer was classified. Pickering would then attempt to force White to come with him, leading to a brief scuffle. After White pushed him out of the way, Pickering would attempt to shoot White seven times. However, White somehow ended up with a hockey stick, which he would use to deflect the bullets. The Robber and White would fight, with White quickly overpowering Pickering with his new weapon. Pickering would attempt to flee but was cornered by White. White asked him who he was. Pickering attempted to trick White into believing he was only a simple robber who was just doing a job. White asked him if he had attacked him because White was famous which he denied, stating that he was no hater. White asked him what his true intentions were. Pickering stated that he would never tell him and attempted to leave, only to realize he had accidentally locked the fence. White then caught up to him and threatened him before stabbing Pickering in the lower shoulder. However, he would dislodge the weapon, unlock the fence and escape.

## Personality

Pickering is very loyal to his employers, carrying out his tasks quickly and effectively. He seemed eager to do his work, requesting a target from Jimbo Wallace just after he arrived at the enforcer's house. However, he also feels insecure inside, feeling remorse and guilt over killing Melvin Tightbutt. Although Pickering was an expert assassin, if overpowered he would show his true colours, feigning innocence and attempting to flee.

## Relationships

### Allies

* Weirdville Syndicate
	+ Jimbo Wallace - Employer
	+ Charlie Dickens †

### Enemies

* SereneASMR † - Victim
* Melvin Tightbutt † - Victim
* Jamie White - Attempted Victim
* Frankie Turbo