Vera Chernova is a Russian operative for the Ekaterina branch of the Cahill family. She is a high-ranking agent within the branch, responsible for guarding a fragment of the Tavernier Blue that held the symbol for the stolen Tomas Clue, Zinc. Vera keeps the diamond fragment with the rest of her jewelry collection, which is highly guarded. Her husband, Vladimir, is also a high-ranking Ekat, as is her daughter Lilya.