Tej Parker is one of the main characters in the Fast & Furious franchise. He is a technical expert, mechanic and former street racer. Tej befriended Brian O'Conner, who allowed him to participate in races when he lived in Miami. Later, Tej became a member of Dominic Toretto's Crew when he is recruited by Dominic Toretto to steal money from a corrupt Portuguese businessman, Hernan Reyes and participated in many other missions since. He would also go on to become partners with Brian's childhood buddy, Roman Pearce.