Calvin Calloway
Doesn’t say much. Sees it all.
Background
Lisa’s reason for everything. Bright, sensitive, and endlessly particular, Calvin experiences the world in sharper focus than most. Sounds, textures, and changes in routine can overwhelm him, but familiar patterns and objects help him navigate the chaos. His autism makes him both vulnerable and uniquely equipped to notice details others miss. Lisa knows the world will never be soft enough for him, so she sharpens herself instead.
Survival Stats
Series: Salt & Bone
Age: 5
Alignment: True Neutral (shaped by whoever keeps him safe)
Occupation: Shadow to the group’s protector
Injuries: Scraped knees, mild dehydration
Weapon of choice: Sharp eyes
Fight / Flight Response: Freeze → observe → warn
Communication style: Few words. Points, tugs sleeves, asks why.
Red man. He’s red all over.
Key Connections – File Notes [Redacted]
Dr. Lisa Calloway, MD-PhD
Main character
Calvin’s mother and the center of his world. Every choice she makes is calculated to keep him safe, even if it costs her more than she can afford to give. Sharp, unyielding, and willing to stand between him and anything.
Jack Reynolds
Main character
The man Calvin calls “Jaggy” instead of “Dad.” Protective in ways he’ll never admit out loud, teaching Calvin things he shouldn’t know yet—like how to fix an engine or spot trouble before it’s close.
Sylvia Torres
Calvin’s au pair
The steady presence Calvin can always count on. Fierce and grounded, she shields him when Lisa can’t be there, and never lets him feel like an afterthought.
Alexandra “Lexi” Torres
Calvin’s best friend
Calvin’s partner in crime, whether that crime is sneaking snacks or bending the rules when adults aren’t watching. She’ll defend him like family because to her, he is.