Rusty Brodrick

Russell Ian Brodrick is the current leader of the Hideout. He took over from Alfie Sage after his arrest. Rusty is also the first member of the gang, having became an orphan at the age of nine, and resorting to a life of crime.

Physical Description
Rusty is large and beastly, so much that people feel frightened just by looking at him. Catherine describes him as being very ugly, with dark narrow eyes, underlined with bags, and a tuft of dark brown hair. He has a square face and a pig nose. He is broad-shouldered and tall, standing at 6'1".

He dresses poorly, with dirty jumpers and jackets, and boots he found in a local dump. It is said he never showers, and is often covered in dirt and grime. Most of the time he is seen smoking a cigarette.

Personality
Rusty never shows an ounce of compassion towards anybody or anything. He doesn't understand the concept of love, and enjoys hurting those he hates. He only respects those who are as lowly as he is. When he was younger, he had a fierce jealousy of Sheridan Kingsley, who was Alfie Sage's favourite. It was then that he really showed his vile behaviour.

Appearances
Between Two Thorns (first appearance)