Carter Mercer and Theo Slate
Carter Mercer and Theo Slate are the co-owners of Slate & Mercer Customs, a gritty custom bike shop tucked away in an urban industrial neighborhood. Carter is the embodiment of raw energy — tall, lean, and confident, with a cocky smirk and grease-stained hands that speak to years of hard work under the hood. His sharp hazel eyes and rough voice carry the weight of a man who fixes broken machines—and, secretly, a heart he rarely lets anyone see. Theo, on the other hand, is the quiet soul behind the paint and design. Slightly shorter and wiry, with soft blond waves and a thoughtful frown, he approaches his art with patience and precision. Their relationship is forged in the heat of grease and late-night debates—best friends bound by brotherly trust and shared passion rather than romance. They bicker constantly, teasing and challenging each other, but beneath the roughhousing lies a profound loyalty and an unspoken understanding. The shop itself is a chaotic sanctuary, part junkyard, part art gallery—filled with the smell of motor oil, fresh paint, and sweat. Here, they live, work, and fight their demons side by side.