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Silent Wayfarer: /* The Bystanders */

2006-08-19T16:05:21Z

The Bystanders

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	[[Thumbs]], the grizzled veteran, too badass to kill and too stubborn to die, played by Victor Von Villain		[[Thumbs]], the grizzled veteran, too badass to kill and too stubborn to die, played by Victor Von Villain

	~~===The Bystanders===~~

	~~Ordinary though they might be, these people have value to the Rat Pack, and thus merit a special mention here.~~

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	===The Power Players===		===The Power Players===

213.114.154.99: /* The Rat Pack */

2006-08-19T09:00:28Z

The Rat Pack

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	[[Doc]], the compassionate street savior, played by nick whalley		[[Doc]], the compassionate street savior, played by nick whalley

	[[K]], the ~~sultry~~, ~~mysterious~~		[[K]], the con artist with an occult streak, played by Argent

	[[Salil]], the monster-hunter on a mission from God, played by TheLazyBlank		[[Salil]], the monster-hunter on a mission from God, played by TheLazyBlank

Silent Wayfarer: /* The Bystanders */

2006-08-19T08:48:53Z

The Bystanders

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	===The Bystanders===		===The Bystanders===

			Ordinary though they might be, these people have value to the Rat Pack, and thus merit a special mention here.

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	===The Power Players===		===The Power Players===

Silent Wayfarer: /* Masha Voyevoda */

2006-08-19T07:07:16Z

Masha Voyevoda

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	=====Masha Voyevoda=====		=====Masha Voyevoda=====

	The first thing anyone will notice about Masha are the horrific burns on her face, and hair like a fiery fox's pelt. Rumor has it she was captured in Afghanistan, and the mudjahideen did... things to her before she killed her way out of their remote mountain stronghold and reunited with her men across a hundred kilometers of unforgiving stone. Tall and confident, she is immune to most of the horrors of even a city like Baroque, having seen - and done - much worse. Despite ~~the~~ disfiguration, however, she exudes a confidence that could compel those under her to follow her into Hell itself - and indeed, they've done exactly that under her capable leadership.		The first thing anyone will notice about Masha are the horrific burns on her face, and hair like a fiery fox's pelt. Rumor has it she was captured in Afghanistan, and the ''mudjahideen'' did... things to her before she killed her way out of their remote mountain stronghold and reunited with her men across a hundred kilometers of unforgiving stone. Tall and confident, she is immune to most of the horrors of even a city like Baroque, having seen - and done - much worse. Despite her disfiguration, however, she exudes a confidence that could compel those under her to follow her into Hell itself - and indeed, they've done exactly that under her capable leadership.

	It's an open secret that she was ex-Spetsnaz; she still wears her captain's greatcoat over her severe black business dress with the rank lapels intact. Her men, over a hundred former Spetsnaz troopers themselves, even maintain the fatigues and other trappings of their former profession, though now without any marks to identify their unit or country. Every single one of them wears the blue and white-striped t-shirt under their clothes, even when out of uniform, and they possess a level of organization, discipline and training unheard of among any of the other major players in Baroque.		It's an open secret that she was ex-Spetsnaz; she still wears her captain's greatcoat over her severe black business dress with the rank lapels intact. Her men, over a hundred former Spetsnaz troopers themselves, even maintain the fatigues and other trappings of their former profession, though now without any marks to identify their unit or country. Every single one of them wears the blue and white-striped t-shirt under their clothes, even when out of uniform, and they possess a level of organization, discipline and training unheard of among any of the other major players in Baroque.

	For now, Masha is content to base her operations in Hawksmoor, protecting and expanding the Russian ~~mob~~'s interests in Baroque. She favors a non-antagonistic policy towards intruders, preferring to avoid bloodshed until absolutely necessary. But if that day ever comes, it's fairly certain that whoever she targets will know that they've been hit.		For now, Masha is content to base her operations in Hawksmoor, protecting and expanding the Russian Mob's interests in Baroque. Among other things, the lack of police involvement means that her men are free to carry and bear the powerful weapons they frequently train with. She favors a non-antagonistic policy towards intruders, preferring to avoid bloodshed until absolutely necessary. But if that day ever comes, it's fairly certain that whoever she targets will know that they've been hit.

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Silent Wayfarer: /* Hawksmoor District */

2006-08-19T07:05:46Z

Hawksmoor District

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	===Hawksmoor District===		===Hawksmoor District===

	Named after the man who inspired its architecture (built from some of Hawksmoors unused plans for metropolitan London), but commonly called the Vespers or Hawkers Paradise. It's the reddest of Red Light districts. Drug dens, bordellos, brothels, strip clubs, flophouses and underground fight clubs. The antithesis of the ~~Carrivagio~~ Quarter, here is where the rich and poor meet, each providing what ~~theu~~ always ~~ofer~~ each other. Anything goes here, and cops know better than to set foot here. However, some of the establishments are quietly watched over by either JSS or the Brujah.		Named after the man who inspired its architecture (built from some of Hawksmoors unused plans for metropolitan London), but commonly called the Vespers or Hawkers Paradise. It's the reddest of Red Light districts. Drug dens, bordellos, brothels, strip clubs, flophouses and underground fight clubs. The antithesis of the Carravagio Quarter, here is where the rich and poor meet, each providing what they always offer each other. Anything goes here, and cops know better than to set foot here. However, some of the establishments are quietly watched over by either JSS or the Brujah.

	===Messandre===		===Messandre===

Silent Wayfarer: /* ...And The Ones We Can't Quite Figure Out Yet... */

2006-08-19T07:04:50Z

...And The Ones We Can't Quite Figure Out Yet...

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	=====Jade Mirror=====		=====Jade Mirror=====

	It takes a unique man to ~~simultaniously~~ rule over the Triads and the Solupa Rings while killing each and every single Yakuza to step foot in a city with just under 100,000 Japanese-American citizens. The Jade Mirror would be just such a man... if he were a man. It is agreed by everyone that he isn't. What he is, that is open to debate. His gang, the Spiders (technically, the Lung Te Hsien-ch'üan), terrify everybody in Little Asia with a weird terror mixed with pride, but for the rest of Baroque, simple terror usually suffices.		It takes a unique man to simultaneously rule over the Triads and the Solupa Rings while killing each and every single Yakuza to step foot in a city with just under 100,000 Japanese-American citizens. The Jade Mirror would be just such a man... if he were a man. It is agreed by everyone that he isn't. What he is, that is open to debate. His gang, the Spiders (technically, the Lung Te Hsien-ch'üan), terrify everybody in Little Asia with a weird terror mixed with pride, but for the rest of Baroque, simple terror usually suffices.

			The Jade Mirror is a hunched old man in horrible shape. He seems to have seen a lot of combat, and has not come through unscarred. His most distinct trait is his incredibly long fingernails, painted black, so unwieldy that they prevent him from using pens, thus requiring that he travel with a scribe at all times. Strangely, it is an open secret that he is accepted by much of Baroque's sizable Asian community as "The Emperor of America". Whatever their reasons for this belief is, it means that even upstanding citizens who wouldn't usually have anything to do with organised crime bow to him and provide him favours, and that his extortion money is paid far more happily than the municipal.

			His crew- the '''Lung Te Hsien-ch'üan''', commonly called the Spiders- run all the crime in Little Asia, keeping out all the opposition. They all carry a spiderweb tattoo on their right shoulder. The elders act as elders always do, sitting around teahouses and accounting firms, making phonecalls and conducting business, but the youths have formed an immense go-gang and ride around other districts on bikes, condicting the villiany they are prohibited from committing at home on someone else's turf.

			=====Masha Voyevoda=====

			The first thing anyone will notice about Masha are the horrific burns on her face, and hair like a fiery fox's pelt. Rumor has it she was captured in Afghanistan, and the mudjahideen did... things to her before she killed her way out of their remote mountain stronghold and reunited with her men across a hundred kilometers of unforgiving stone. Tall and confident, she is immune to most of the horrors of even a city like Baroque, having seen - and done - much worse. Despite the disfiguration, however, she exudes a confidence that could compel those under her to follow her into Hell itself - and indeed, they've done exactly that under her capable leadership.

			It's an open secret that she was ex-Spetsnaz; she still wears her captain's greatcoat over her severe black business dress with the rank lapels intact. Her men, over a hundred former Spetsnaz troopers themselves, even maintain the fatigues and other trappings of their former profession, though now without any marks to identify their unit or country. Every single one of them wears the blue and white-striped t-shirt under their clothes, even when out of uniform, and they possess a level of organization, discipline and training unheard of among any of the other major players in Baroque.

			For now, Masha is content to base her operations in Hawksmoor, protecting and expanding the Russian mob's interests in Baroque. She favors a non-antagonistic policy towards intruders, preferring to avoid bloodshed until absolutely necessary. But if that day ever comes, it's fairly certain that whoever she targets will know that they've been hit.

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Silent Wayfarer: /* Vincent Lorenzo */

2006-08-19T06:48:28Z

Vincent Lorenzo

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	According to the story, Vince became the Made Man of all made men. He can't be hurt by bullets. He can cook people with his brain. He can hurl trucks. He can even make robots that look just like him so he can be in more than once place at a time.		According to the story, Vince became the Made Man of all made men. He can't be hurt by bullets. He can cook people with his brain. He can hurl trucks. He can even make robots that look just like him so he can be in more than once place at a time.

	Whenever any of the old families in America or the Old Country have trouble with masks getting uppity, or new gangs, they can call in Vinnie. This is a huge loss of face, and if the man exists, he is surely busy. Everybody in Baroque has met a guy who claims to have met the guy. So you shrug, say it is just a story and get on with business. But sometimes, when an old time mobster looks too confident at a meet, and he ~~whsipers~~ to his ~~consigliari~~, you're sure you hear the name 'Vincent Lorenzo'...		Whenever any of the old families in America or the Old Country have trouble with masks getting uppity, or new gangs, they can call in Vinnie. This is a huge loss of face, and if the man exists, he is surely busy. Everybody in Baroque has met a guy who claims to have met the guy. So you shrug, say it is just a story and get on with business. But sometimes, when an old time mobster looks too confident at a meet, and he whispers to his consiglieri, you're sure you hear the name 'Vincent Lorenzo'...

	=====Jade Mirror=====		=====Jade Mirror=====

Silent Wayfarer: /* Vorhee */

2006-08-19T06:47:52Z

Vorhee

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	So why was he made the leader of the 13th Cammorae, against all tradition and in defiance of all standards? Simple- on a good day, his three eyes give him amazing sight and accuracy, and he can fire three immense guns at once. He has two sets of muscles, making him inordinately strong. He has two brains all mushed up together, working in concert, making him a brilliant tactician. At these times, an animal charisma exudes from him, and he prowls the streets, recruiting minions from the poor, disenfranchised and crippled and seducing women, beautiful as you've ever seen. Some say he has two souls, one of which takes on all the sin they do, the other destined to storm the very gates of heaven when he dies.		So why was he made the leader of the 13th Cammorae, against all tradition and in defiance of all standards? Simple- on a good day, his three eyes give him amazing sight and accuracy, and he can fire three immense guns at once. He has two sets of muscles, making him inordinately strong. He has two brains all mushed up together, working in concert, making him a brilliant tactician. At these times, an animal charisma exudes from him, and he prowls the streets, recruiting minions from the poor, disenfranchised and crippled and seducing women, beautiful as you've ever seen. Some say he has two souls, one of which takes on all the sin they do, the other destined to storm the very gates of heaven when he dies.

	=====Vorhee===== The Vorhee have extensive operations in Baroque, mainly in armsdealing and designer drugs. They are also perhaps the biggest orgainsed player in the prostitution business, where they'll offer anything as loose trade. Vory captains, however, are a disorganised, fractious lot, each vying for power and respect, happily poaching each others best men and most profitable business', smiling as they trade blood for blood.		=====Vorhee=====

	The ~~only thing preventing civil war~~ and ~~keeping~~ the ~~Cammorae off their backs is Masha Voyevoda and her company of former Spetsnaz killers. While she isn't exactly~~ in ~~charge~~, ~~it is she the other~~ captains ~~go to when~~ a ~~deal must be struck~~, and ~~more often than not~~, ~~she forces both parties to the bargaining table sooner rather than later. She also seems to have the subtle support of the Mask known~~ as ~~Streetwalker, who ha so far kept players like Mister Skitz and the Red Queen off her back~~.		The Vorhee have extensive operations in Baroque, mainly in armsdealing and designer drugs. They are also perhaps the biggest orgainsed player in the prostitution business, where they'll offer anything as loose trade. Vory captains, however, are a disorganised, fractious lot, each vying for power and respect, happily poaching each others best men and most profitable business', smiling as they trade blood for blood.

	~~Unlike~~ the ~~Jade Mirror, however, she~~ is ~~seen as weak by the Cammorae,~~ her ~~holdings a perfect acquisition for their devouring maws~~. ~~Recently~~, ~~every day~~ is a ~~struggle for for Masha~~, and ~~soon~~ she ~~will need~~ to ~~deliver a very clear message that she~~ has ~~what it takes. The only question is whetehr she actually does~~.		The only thing preventing civil war and keeping the Cammorae off their backs is Masha Voyevoda and her company of former Spetsnaz killers. While she isn't exactly in charge, it is she which the other captains go to when a deal must be struck, and more often than not, she forces both parties to the bargaining table sooner rather than later. She also seems to have the subtle support of the Mask known as Streetwalker, who has so far kept players like Mister Skitz and the Red Queen off her back.

	=====Halloween Jack=====		=====Halloween Jack=====

Silent Wayfarer: /* The Cammorae */

2006-08-19T06:46:57Z

The Cammorae

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	'''Mister Skitz''' runs the Thirteenth Cammorae, a dangerous crew who scar themselves ritually as they make the obligatory Blood Oath. While everyone takes care of their own problems as much as possible, these guys are getting reputations as bag men and hard hitters, not to mention some of the only people tough enough to muscle commands on the Inferno.		'''Mister Skitz''' runs the Thirteenth Cammorae, a dangerous crew who scar themselves ritually as they make the obligatory Blood Oath. While everyone takes care of their own problems as much as possible, these guys are getting reputations as bag men and hard hitters, not to mention some of the only people tough enough to muscle commands on the Inferno.

			Medically speaking, Mister. Skitz is two people - the world's most extreme pair of surviving conjoined twins. Despite having only the one skeleton, he has three eyes, two sets of vocal cords, three arms, mismatched colours of hair and a gaping trio of leathery holes where his nose should be. ''Do not mention his appearance, of display disgust.'' This makes Mr. Skitz very angry. You don't want to make Skitz angry.

			On a bad day, he can barely move. He has headaches, a cacophony of discordant mumbles matching the sounds in his head. His spine is a twisted thing, visibly pushing against the silky-white skin on his back. He shoots in futility at his tolerant and disdainful henchman, struggling to breath through his clogged nostrils.

			So why was he made the leader of the 13th Cammorae, against all tradition and in defiance of all standards? Simple- on a good day, his three eyes give him amazing sight and accuracy, and he can fire three immense guns at once. He has two sets of muscles, making him inordinately strong. He has two brains all mushed up together, working in concert, making him a brilliant tactician. At these times, an animal charisma exudes from him, and he prowls the streets, recruiting minions from the poor, disenfranchised and crippled and seducing women, beautiful as you've ever seen. Some say he has two souls, one of which takes on all the sin they do, the other destined to storm the very gates of heaven when he dies.

	=====Vorhee===== The Vorhee have extensive operations in Baroque, mainly in armsdealing and designer drugs. They are also perhaps the biggest orgainsed player in the prostitution business, where they'll offer anything as loose trade. Vory captains, however, are a disorganised, fractious lot, each vying for power and respect, happily poaching each others best men and most profitable business', smiling as they trade blood for blood.		=====Vorhee===== The Vorhee have extensive operations in Baroque, mainly in armsdealing and designer drugs. They are also perhaps the biggest orgainsed player in the prostitution business, where they'll offer anything as loose trade. Vory captains, however, are a disorganised, fractious lot, each vying for power and respect, happily poaching each others best men and most profitable business', smiling as they trade blood for blood.

Silent Wayfarer: /* ...And The Ones We Can't Quite Figure Out Yet... */

2006-08-19T06:45:58Z

...And The Ones We Can't Quite Figure Out Yet...

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	Whenever any of the old families in America or the Old Country have trouble with masks getting uppity, or new gangs, they can call in Vinnie. This is a huge loss of face, and if the man exists, he is surely busy. Everybody in Baroque has met a guy who claims to have met the guy. So you shrug, say it is just a story and get on with business. But sometimes, when an old time mobster looks too confident at a meet, and he whsipers to his consigliari, you're sure you hear the name 'Vincent Lorenzo'...		Whenever any of the old families in America or the Old Country have trouble with masks getting uppity, or new gangs, they can call in Vinnie. This is a huge loss of face, and if the man exists, he is surely busy. Everybody in Baroque has met a guy who claims to have met the guy. So you shrug, say it is just a story and get on with business. But sometimes, when an old time mobster looks too confident at a meet, and he whsipers to his consigliari, you're sure you hear the name 'Vincent Lorenzo'...

	~~=====Mister Skitz=====~~

	Medically speaking, Mister. Skitz is two people. The worlds most extreme pair of surviving conjoined twins. Despite having only the one skeliton, he has three eyes, two sets of vocal chords, three arms, mismatched colours of hair and a gaping trio of leathery holes where his nose should be. ''Do not mention his appearance, of display disgust.'' This makes Mr. Skitz very angry. You don't want to make Skitz angry.

	On a bad day, he can barely move. He has headaches, a cacophony of discordant mumbles matching the sounds in his head. His spine is a twisted thing, visibly pushing against the silky-white skin on his back. He shoots in futility at his tolerant and disdainful henchman, struggling to breath through his clogged nostrils.

	So why was he made the leader of the 13th Cammorae, against all tradition and in defiance of all standards? Simple- on a good day, his three eyes give him amazing sight and accuracy, and he can fire three immense guns at once. He has two sets of muscles, making him inordinately strong. He has two brains all mushed up together, working in concert, making him a brilliant tactician. At these times, an animal charisma exudes from him, and he prowls the streets, recruiting minions from the poor, disenfranchised and crippled and seducing women, beautiful as you've ever seen. Some say he has two souls, one of which takes on all the sin they do, the other destined to storm the very gates of heaven when he dies.

	=====Jade Mirror=====		=====Jade Mirror=====