Primo Capitano
Raphael di Bari

​Despite a slight limp from an injury he rarely discusses, Raphael moves with the confident stride of a man accustomed to power. His graying hair and athletic build give him a distinguished appearance that draws admiring glances, particularly from the town's eligible women. His deep voice carries both warmth and authority, though those who know him well notice how he unconsciously taps his foot when matters from his past threaten to surface.

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Before taking command of the Castiglione del Lago office, Raphael served as second-in-command in Milan – a posting that ended abruptly under circumstances that remain classified. His transfer to the quieter shores of Lake Trasimeno might seem like a step down, but Raphael appears content with his new position, perhaps too content for a man of his ambitions.

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Recently, he's shown particular interest in Vittoria's mother, leading some to wonder if the Primo Capitano is finally ready to settle into a quieter life. Yet there's something in his eyes during certain investigations – a flicker of recognition or concern – that suggests his past may not stay buried forever.

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Those who serve under him praise his leadership while carefully avoiding questions about his years in Milan. Even his closest colleagues sense there are stories he'd rather forget, connections he'd prefer remained hidden. As spring festivals approach and tourists flood the lakeside town, Raphael maintains his professional facade, though shadows from his past edge ever closer to the surface.