McFinleyyy

McFinleyyy — The Wild Card

If Sgt. Salty is the steady hand of the Misfits, McFinleyyy is the erratic heartbeat. 

Handsome, charming, and perpetually restless, he is a force of nature who views "rules" and "chain of command" as loose suggestions. 

He is a fiercely loyal squadmate, but he is just as likely to single-handedly derail a mission because he spotted a cool souvenir shop or heard rumors about a local football derby.

Personality & Philosophy: "Hold da chips!"

McFinleyyy is an energetic, ruggedly handsome fellow with an easy smile and eyes that are always scanning for the next thrill. Despite his good looks, he is definitely not one to be crossed—he absolutely "takes no shit." 

He is blunt, straightforward, and possesses an intense focus that applies only to things he finds interesting.

His favorite and most frequently used saying is a loud, declarative, "Hold da chips!"

This phrase is universal. He yells it when the squad needs to pause during tactical maneuvers; he yells it when a serious argument breaks out; he yells it when he needs someone to literally hold his actual chips (fries) while he gets into a confrontation. For the Misfits, "Hold da chips!" is less of a command and more of an alert that McFinleyyy is about to do something impulsive.

Passions & Hobbies: Travels, Football, and Pop Ballads

McFinleyyy lives for the next adventure. If there isn’t a mission scheduled, he’s already planned a backpacking trip to some obscure, volatile region just "for the vibes." He has a chaotic, infectious energy, constantly pulling the squad into unexpected situations.

When he isn’t traveling or on a mission, his priorities are clear: Football and Westlife.

 

Football ⚽: He is a fanatical supporter (the specific club is a closely guarded secret, though he owns kits from teams all over the world). If there is a match on, especially involving his home nation, he is unreachable, unless the mission happens to take place inside the stadium.

Westlife: His deepest, slightly incongruous passion is for the Irish boyband Westlife. He knows every single lyric, harmony, and synchronized dance move. More than once, his squadmates have found him at the end of a chaotic mission, sitting on the hood of a vehicle, staring into the sunset, blasting "You Raise Me Up" at full volume. He is adamant that their ballads provide essential "emotional decompression" after combat.

Role in the Squad

McFinleyyy serves as the squad's unpredictable point man. His love for adrenaline and lack of hesitation makes him excellent in high-pressure situations that require improvisation. However, Salty has to manage him closely, often needing to physically restrain him if a Westlife song comes on during a stealth assignment.

He is the morale booster, the thrill-seeker, and the member most likely to get the squad banned from a foreign country—but also the first one to charge headfirst into danger to protect them.