People always came and went. His mother, brothers, dad's many girlfriends, and his “friends” all left at some point too long ago to care about.

His father stayed, but mostly left him to his own devices in the shop; where he learned the world of mechanics from the people his father employed. It wouldn't be until his early teens that he would hear his home referred to as a “chopshop”.

Before he was even old enough to drive, he was out scouting for the shop and picking up cars to bring back and strip for parts.

Everything was good. He lived comfortably and he enjoyed his work, but after a few VERY near grand theft auto charges; Tae decided to get out.

He wanted to do something at least slightly more legal, which is what brought him to the gang.

With the whirlwind of a life he has lived, it should come as no shock that Tae is a little odd.

As a boy, he was never really taught self control by his perpetually busy father, which today manifests as nearly manic hyperactivity, little to no social filtering, and a distinct twitch in his fingers at the sight of a pretty car.

Despite all this, he's an extremely friendly person. He's not the type to talk badly about anyone and he avoids drama pretty religiously (but that doesn't mean that drama doesn't find him.