This relationship chart shows how the various characters from the Tales of the Jade Mantis see each other.

Pei Pei[edit]

Pei Pei's relationship with Christopher Jarrow is: He seems to be an honest enough man, so what is he doing in this nest of vipers?
Pei Pei's relationship with Hugo Raynes is: Bitter, angry, occasionally drunk. A typical man. No problems, but no great warmth.
Pei Pei's relationship with Nanny Ni Hao is: She made Pei-Pei's dream come true. Any other possible impressions are hidden behind love and gratitude. Nanny is the only one on the ship she'll take orders from.
Pei Pei's relationship with Marcus Chong is: He's okay, unless he as much as scratches the Mule. Then he's a clumsy brute giving her more work.
Pei Pei's relationship with Saul "Snakeoil" Jackson is: In contrast to the rest of the crew, Pei-Pei is rather enchanted by Saul's charisma and the fact he's close to Nanny. She trusts him much more than is wise.
Pei Pei's relationship with Henri Lacrosse is: He's just a posh prostitute. Nothing special. And she's totally not saying that because she's jealous of the people who have the money to pay a Companion. Honest.

Christopher Jarrow[edit]

Christopher Jarrow's relationship with Pei Pei is: Feels protective toward her (probably to her annoyance), concerned by her fascination with Saul, interest is purely paternal though, right?
Christopher Jarrow's relationship with Hugo Raynes is: a solid man in a fight, doubtful they'll be friends with the war standing between them.
Christopher Jarrow's relationship with Nanny Ni Hao is: She can be difficult to get along with but things are never boring around her, she has a good heart.
Christopher Jarrow's relationship with Marcus Chong is: competent at what he does, beyond that we'll see.
Christopher Jarrow's relationship with Saul "Snakeoil" Jackson is: far to slick to be fully trusted, uneasy about where his influence might lead Nanny & thus the crew.
Christopher Jarrow's relationship with Henri Lacrosse is: profession don't bother him none, jobs aren't the measure of a man

Hugo Raynes's relationship with Nanny Ni Hao is: She's a tough old cookie, He has served under worse captains
Hugo Raynes's relationship with Marcus Chong is: Ok, he's ex Alliance, but he knows how the get the best ingredients to make a nice stew.
Hugo Raynes's relationship with Saul "Snakeoil" Jackson is: Gotta watch him, when playing cards. Seems a bit greazy.
Hugo Raynes's relationship with Christopher Jarrow is: He smells Alliance, even worse, he smells upper class. He does like my food.
Hugo Raynes's relationship with Pei Pei: A good kid, she's seen some stuff, might be a kindred spirit.

Nanny Ni Hao's relationship with Marcus Chong is: He's a reliable and trustworthy man. No need to shout at him...much. Likes to sit on the cargo ramp and smoke cigars with him.
Nanny Ni Hao's relationship with Saul "Snakeoil" Jackson is: Her best council but untrustworthy. A good friend and ex lover.
Nanny Ni Hao's relationship with Pei Pei is : She's shaping up fine but needs to be taken out of her shell to be one of her 'fostered'.
Nanny Ni Hao's relationship with Hugo Raynes is : Good in a fight. One to watch though. Nice noodles.
Nanny Ni Hao's relationship with Christopher Jarrow is: He does his job. Frees her up for other stuff. Will have to see if he makes the 'grade'.
Nanny Ni Hao's relationship with Chevalier Henri Lacrosse is: Not sure yet, another contact to nurture, some amusing fun to be had with. Otherwise we rob him and chuck him out the airlock...

Saul "Snakeoil" Jackson's relationship with Christopher Jarrow is: Honest and honorable, well, no one's perfect. Saul doesn't have much time for or business with him and that's the way he prefers it.
Saul "Snakeoil" Jackson's relationship with Hugo Raynes is: Nanny's got uses for him but Saul sees drink go in one end and money and information out the other.
Saul "Snakeoil" Jackson's relationship with Nanny Ni Hao is: Still charmed and fascinated but now it's all business. Well, mainly.
Saul "Snakeoil" Jackson's relationship with Pei Pei is: Barely registers her on one level, a vague unease on another.
Saul "Snakeoil" Jackson's relationship with Marcus Chong is: Good food from solid guy with nous. Saul makes a point of finding cigars, whisky and time for Marcus whenever he can.