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Abrams is [[Ixia|Ixian]].<ref name=":0">[[Abrams/Quotes#Conversations|Grey Talon and Abrams conversation]] - {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}: ''"You remind me of my stepdaughter."'' - {{PageRef|name=Abrams}}: ''"Son married an Ixian?"'' - {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}: ''"Yeah."''</ref> He was born in Ixia and seems to speak their native language.<ref name=":1">2024-09-03 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"at this time in the world of Deadlock there are plenty of Ixians that are born on Earth: Infernus and Grey Talon's daughter-in-law (RIP)."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Abrams|hero2=Apollo|number=4}}</ref> Unlike {{PageRef|name=Infernus}}, Abrams does not demonstrate control over fire.

Abrams' goal in the ritual is to destroy the Tome.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Abrams|hero2=Dynamo|number=3|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=I... don't suppose I could... take a look at that Tome, when all this is over?|hero_quote2=Abrams|quote2=Professor, if things go our way, there won't be a tome for you to look at!}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Abrams start): ''"You protected the Tome as no one else could. But the time has come for you to free yourself from its burden."''</ref>

Abrams expresses little control over the Tome.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Seismic Impact|voice line]] (Upgrade Seismic Impact): ''"I gotta figure out how to use this damn book before it gets me killed!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Seismic Impact|voice line]] (Upgrade Seismic Impact): ''"I'll make that damned book work for me."''</ref> The Tome often tries to fly away, which is weaponised by Abrams and allows him to cast Seismic Impact.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Seismic Impact|voice line]] (Upgrade Seismic Impact): ''"Oh, I'll be ready when this thing tries to fly away."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Seismic Impact|voice line]] (Upgrade Seismic Impact): ''"(Sigh) I'm going to be holding onto a book for dear life. Great."''</ref>  

Abrams likes to drink whiskey.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=Viper kill atlas 05.mp3|context=(killed Abrams)|transcription=I'll buy him some whiskey, he'll get over it.}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{PageRef|name=Silver}}'s in-game [[Silver/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Abrams): ''"We'll get some whiskey and laugh about this later, Abe."''</ref> He also frequents [[Jezebel's]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Mo & Krill): ''"I'll buy you guys a round at Jezebel's later."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Abrams): ''"I hate takin' out my regulars."''</ref>

Outside of his case with the Tome, Abrams has also been investigating the [[Paradox Organisation]].<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Abrams|hero2=Paradox|number=2|hero_quote1=Paradox|quote1=We like secrets and you seem to have a knack for finding them. But a word of advice: some things aren't meant to be revealed. Stop asking questions about us.}}</ref> He once worked alongside {{PageRef|name=Venator}} on a case in the past.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Abrams|number=3|hero_quote1=Venator|quote1=I don't blame you for not having the stomach to do what needed to be done, but sleep easy knowing that what happening in that brownstone is my burden alone, not yours.}}</ref>

 

Since his car was firebombed, Abrams has been forced to use the bus to get around.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Rem}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Naptime Taunt|voice line]] (Naptime taunt): ''"Don't worry, Abrams, you'll make the bus..."''</ref>

** Abrams is surprised that {{HeroIcon|Infernus}} has never visited Ixia.<ref>[[Abrams/Quotes#Conversations|Infernus and Abrams conversation]] - Abrams: ''"So when's the last time you went to Ixia?"'' Infernus: ''"Never."'' Abrams: ''"You gotta be kidding me!"'' Infernus: ''"New York born and raised, baby."''</ref>

* Abrams is friends with {{PageRef|name=Celeste}} and seems to know she's secretly a unicorn.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Abrams|hero2=Celeste|number=2}}</ref>

* Abrams is sceptical that the {{PageRef|name=Patron}}s will follow through with fulfilling his wish.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Abrams|hero2=Kelvin|number=3|hero_quote1=Abrams|quote1=You're worried at the last minute that the Patrons are gonna screw us?|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=Detective, now more than ever we need hope, not skepticism.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Abrams start): ''"Trust doesn't come easy for you, Abrams... but know this: when you complete the ritual, the Hidden King will honor his debt."''</ref>

* Abrams plays in {{HeroIcon|Wraith}}'s weekly poker game alongside {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill}}.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Wraith): ''"This better not kick me out of Sunday's card game..."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Mo & Krill): ''"See you at the game Sunday, Krill!"''</ref> Wraith calls Abrams "Abe".<ref>[[Abrams/Quotes#Conversations|Abrams and Wraith conversation]] - Wraith: ''"Yeah yeah, wrong hands, blah blah - Abe, you're not the chosen one. You're just a guy who was dealt a bad hand. Dump the book and get your life back."''</ref>

* {{PageRef|name=Graves}}' mentor,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Abrams): ''"My mentor says she needs that tome!"''</ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Abrams): ''"Give me that Tome, Abrams!"''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Paradox}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Abrams): ''"The tome will be mine, Abrams!"''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Venator}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Abrams): ''"Give me the damn Tome, Abrams!"''</ref> and{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Yamato): ''"You'll get this book over my dead body, Yamato."''</ref> have shown interest in taking the Tome off of Abrams. {{PageRef|name=Seven}} is fascinated by the Tome, but isn't interested in taking it.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Abrams|hero2=Seven|number=1}}</ref>

** {{PageRef|name=Warden}} wants the tome to be destroyed.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Abrams): ''"The Tome must be destroyed."''</ref>