Troy Bishop, also known as "the Boss" or "Playa," is a key figure in the criminal underworld of the city of Stilwater and the protagonist of the events depicted in *Saints Row* and *Saints Row 2*. His career begins as a low-ranking member of the 3rd Street Saints gang, but thanks to his exceptional strategic and combat skills, he quickly rises through the ranks of the organization. After a forced absence that leaves him in a coma, Bishop returns to rebuild the Saints from scratch, as the gang has fallen into disarray. His principal actions consist of the systematic elimination of rival gangs, including the Ronin, the Sons of Samedi, and the Brotherhood, and countering the power of the corrupt Ultor Corporation. As the ultimate recognition for his actions, he gains total and undisputed control of Stilwater, consolidating his reputation as the city's most ruthless and powerful crime lord and transforming the Saints into the sole local criminal superpower.