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ACT I: 1856 - 1867​

GRIMALDI & ASSOCIATES
A criminal organization founded by Signora Maria Grimaldi sometime in the 1840s to punish the nobility in England for their heinous extortion of the people. Having sworn a blood oath to their matron, many serve Lady Grimaldi without hesitation, believing in their mistress's noble cause. The organization has been most active in Europe in 1849 under the directives of the Institution. Having completed their mission in 1855, Grimaldi returned to London and sought to fade into retirement. Now tasked with a new mission of utmost importance, Grimaldi has summoned her household members and foreign associates from overseas to accompany her. Like her companions, she had sworn a blood oath to the Institution and is bound to follow through with her obligations.

The Grimaldi and Associates' legal profession revolves around maritime trades and merchantship, giving them access to an array of service networks that allow them to traverse the globe with ease. Grimaldi's company consists of veterans from the Crimean War, as well as specialists from foreign countries, and are capable of espionage, political manipulation and assassination. Their purpose is to serve as the Institution's adjudicator and resolve any situation that threatens the establishment's cause. Due to the Grimaldi's domestic and overseas holdings and businesses, the organization is well-funded and can operate with expanded budget.

GRIMALDI PROPERTIES
The Grimaldis' primary holdings in India, the East Indies, and America contribute to most of their profit and self-sustained fundings. This ranges from plantations to maritime businesses. As it is their legal operation, the Grimaldis prioritize much of their security around these businesses. Various paper services and firms are set up to ensure that none of their illegal activities leave traces that could be connected to the Grimaldis.

THE INSTITUTION
A network of shrouded multinational organization, whose true mission remains unknown to most. Their method centers around the accumulation of wealth and incitement of conflict to further their goals. What is known via their controversial directives in the last two decades, however, was that the Institution are united in name, but not fully by heart. There exists many political cliques and factions with the organization, whose agendas often led to proxy conflict that were played out on the grand stage of the world. The Crimean War was among the few conflict that was propagated by different shadow organizations that wishes to settle the fate of their gambles.

LAW OF THE BOLD
Under the Law of the Bold, there is no restriction to rival organizations declaring war upon another, so long as they have a legal case presented. As case-by-case basis goes, it is infighting is common among rivaling organizations and the dominator may action their claims once their case is settled by an informal hearing with a qualified adjudicator. The Grimaldi Household is among the few establishments that are considered as mediators between conflicts. Under the Law of the Bold, adjudicators themselves are not entitled to a guarantee of protection from the bereaved that wishes to exact revenge upon them. While many wishes to maintain their effective peacemakers, the system inherently maintains the balance of power by not restricting the freedom of the bereaved. In their eyes, it is simply business among the rest, without the laws that bind them. This flawed system bent on disobeying the ways of the world, is as dangerous as a world without the liberty to avenge one's wounds sevenfold.

THE CAINIST PRINCIPLE
The Cainist Principle is an ideology based upon Genesis 4, pertaining to the concept that the Mark of Cain as proof of the Creator's mercy and that even Cain, a murderer, served a purpose in the world. Followers of the Cainist Principle adheres closely to the particular verses 14 to 15: "Cain said to the Lord, “My punishment is more than I can bear. Today you are driving me from the land, and I will be hidden from your presence; I will be a restless wanderer on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me. But the Lord said to him, “Not so; anyone who kills Cain will suffer vengeance seven times over.” Then the Lord put a mark on Cain so that no one who found him would kill him."

Cainist Disciples believes that murderers, swindlers, cheaters, and frauds will be God's chief weapon against the pride of mankind. Pride of unjust laws, corrupt authorities, and agents of chaos in guise of false liberators. It is justified in certainty that those that seek to destroy them will suffer the wrath of God "sevenfold" - culminating in the establishment of the Institution's shrouded nature as Cain himself wishes to be hidden from God's presence. On the other hand, law enforcers, and chivalric defenders of order are deemed as God's favorites, and works against the Cainist. In essence, this school of thought brought about the clear distinction of criminals and lawkeepers - marking the perpetual and inevitable conflicts that they will often find themselves involved in.

This apocryphal principle was believed to have came about during the Late Medieval Era, although the concept is rarely attributed to any one person for reasons unknown. But there were indications that it may have began in Genoa, cited by some shrouded sources alluding to such thoughts.

THE ORSINI DESIGNS
A compilation of documents and dossiers organized by Felice Orsini that detail various information pertaining to Grimaldi's mission.

WEAPONRY
During the 1850s, most weaponry consists of muzzle-loading firearms from the Napoleonic Era. A few notable changes include the advent of mass-produced percussion caps, the Minie ball, revolvers and early repeaters. Reloading take a considerable amount of time and unconventional engagements may last longer. Most common weaponry around this period consists of: muzzle-loaded muskets (percussion cap), revolvers (percussion cap), repeaters, shotguns, and volley guns.

ACT I: NOTABLE FIGURES​

• Orsini
• Persley
• Summer
• Blacke
• Tamerlane

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  Felice Orsini
  
  Affiliations: Carbonari Revolutionaries
  Nationality: Italian
  DoB: December 10th, 1819
  Height: 5 ft. 10 in. (177 cm)
  
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  Record:
  Orsini was arrested in 1844 along with his father, implicated in revolutionary plots and condemned to imprisonment for life. The new pope, Pius IX set him free, and he led a company of young Romagnols in the First War of Italian Independence in 1848, distinguishing himself in the engagements at Treviso and Vicenza.
  
  After the fall of the revolutionary republic in Rome he conspired against the papal autocracy. Orsini was then sent on a secret mission to Hungary, but he was arrested in 1854 and imprisoned at Mantua. He escaped a few months later using a tiny saw to cut through two grids of bars, climbed out of the window 100 feet above ground and slid down using a rope he had made of bedsheets. Passing as a sympathetic peasant, he managed to get past the Austrian guards.
  
  In 1856, he briefly visited Great Britain and paid Maria Grimaldi a visit for helping them escape prison two years ago. With the recent details entrusted to Maria by the Institution, Orsini provided her with the necessary dossiers and information that he had gathered ever since his escape.
  
  
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  Barbara Persley
  
  Affiliations: Grimaldi Household
  Nationality: British
  DoB: August 20th, 1833
  Height: 5 ft. 3 in. (160 cm)
  
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  Record:
  A trusted maid of the Grimaldi Household, Barbara have accompanied her mistress personally both at home and overseas without fail. She is a capable middle organizer and possesses a variety of talents for making a delectable feast out of backstreet rations and bland supplements. Her laundry skills are sublime and second to none, as she is most passionate about it. There is nothing in the world most despicable to her than that of filthiness. Well within her established authority endowed by her mistress and the privilege as someone who keeps the associates' apparels immaculate to the touch, she will brawl any person that looks down on her.
  
  She often comes into conflict with the unruly oddities of the bunch, and will imprecate them in Gaelic when they fail to report in for supper or do not leave their dirty shoes at the door. Despite her happy-go-lucky aura, the woman possessed a wrath that is well hidden behind Hadrian's Wall and even the best of Europe's warrior must concede to her temper. Aside from her household duties, Barbara have served in many capacity to support her mistress's endeavors - including the preparations of munitions, bookkeeping and proper equipment maintenance. She is well-aware of the Grimaldis' shadowed works and have chosen to align herself with her mistress. While society may deem them as criminals, Barbara believes that they are obliged to help the weak and even killers like Fairhurst can be used to balance the discrepancy of wicked nobility and helpless commons.
  
  
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  Summer
  
  Affiliations: Unknown
  Nationality: British
  DoB: Unknown (early twenties)
  Height: 5 ft. 4 in. (162 cm)
  
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  Record:
  An amiable and outwardly sociable English clerk that stumbled upon Grimaldi and her associates during their shared voyage aboard the vessel bound for Alexandria. Little is known about the woman beside her interest to explore the world. Confident and courteous, Summer is far from a tested socialite, as she is often seen at odds with her colleague, Blacke. As described by Grimaldi, she is "A pauper in masquerade with facilely clumsy footings."
  
  In Chapter 1 Post #30, Summer's occupation as an auditor holds a certain threshhold of interest in India. Her relations to Blacke is speculative, but possesses a certain amount of restrained faith to one another, despite their occasional frictions. Her uplifting personality and quizzical interests seems to hold more things unspoken than she would like to divulge. However, based on Grimaldi's contemplations, Summer and Blacke seems to pose little threat to the Syndicate for the time being.
  
  
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  Blacke
  
  Affiliations: Unknown
  Nationality: British
  DoB: Unknown (late twenties)
  Height: 6 ft. 1 in. (185 cm)
  
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  Record:
  Reserved for most, Blacke possesses an aura of a weary man, despite his youth. An immediate colleague of Summer, the man is given charge of her well-being during their travels. Despite their occasional disputes and conflicting ideals, his presence beside the young English bespoke of his integrity and responsible side. His physique is in stark contrast of his proclaimed occupation. Persley, Grimaldi's aide, once described that "...he reeks o' steel and blood."
  Blacke is a heavy drinker and maintains a steady supply of scotch and whisky for himself. When spirits run dry, he would turn to ale and mead.
  
  In Chapter 1 Post #30, it is revealed that Blacke served in the Crimean War. According to the man's professings, he served with the 93rd Sutherland Highlanders. It is unclear why he was discharged from the military. On the other hand, his connection to Summer holds a certain common ground of interest that is far from her own intrigues. Their true nature remain speculative.
  
  

 

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ACT II: 1925 - 1930​

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ACT III: 2015 - 2018​

I. SYNDICATE UPPER
Kaiser
The elected head and leader of the organization. While the organization is held together by the Electorate, the Kaiser is an honorable, albeit heavy title. The Kaiser's role is to spearhead the ambitions of the organization and ensure that the Syndicate's Legacy lives on.

The Electorate
The Electorate, colloquially called "the Circle", consists of prominent family heads that have been instrumental to the Syndicate's development. These Electors are able to vote on the next Kaiser, when the selected candidate has proven themself worthy via a series of trials known as "the Crucible." As part of the traditions that bound these families, the Electorate is responsible for the management of the Syndicate's internal affairs and the organization's destiny. These Electors, no matter their financial status or backgrounds, are loyal to the Syndicate's cause. When a Kaiser takes office, they are able to appoint five Electors as their cabinet. These Electors and their household are appointed for their skills to augment the Kaiser's Legacy project. While the nature of the Legacy project is unknown to most, external intelligence suspects that Legacies are different goals laid out by different Kaisers to adapt to their contemporary geopolitical doctrines. These five houses have been labeled as "the Palatines" Alpha to Echo by Central Intelligence since 1975.

House of Cards
The House of Cards is a special-assignment section within the Syndicate that thrives as a special force hit-squad under the directives and administration of the Palatina Familia. They are dubbed as "the Dealers", and act as the phantom enforcers of the Syndicate. The Dealers are responsible for special military operations and strategies that involve assassinations, espionage, and disappearances of high-value targets or individuals that threaten the security of the Syndicate. While the Palatina Familia have their own personal details and manpower that handle threats to the organization, the House of Cards and their Dealers specializes in high-risk operations that require higher-end operators and experiences to carry out hits and destructions. From 2005 to 2018, the Dealers were led by "the Colonel", and can also be assigned to minor sub-organizations of the Syndicate, preceding the sanctioned orders and approval of the Kaiser. There are always five standing members within the House of Cards, all named after their own specialties: the Ace, the King, the Queen, the Jack, and the Joker.

Pentateuch Council
The Pentateuch Marshals are the head figures of the Syndicate's influence. The Marshals govern their respective continents, and oversee the Syndicate’s development with directives given by the Electorate board. The Marshals are similar to dominion viceroys and come from various backgrounds with lethal efficiency and flexibility.
The Pentateuch Marshals abide by the amendments laid down by the Annals of the Founding Fathers (also known as the Five Books). These five books summarize the five main pillars that distinguish the Syndicate from many other criminal organizations by their united principles. Each book is given to the Marshals as a rite of passage upon their ascend to the office of the Pentateuch Council.

- Marshal of Europe
The Book of Genesis
The beginning history of the Syndicate, including a ledger of the Founding Fathers signatures and their written visions. The Book of Genesis is considered the most important of the Pentateuch, as it records the history and past actions of the Syndicate, as well as the organization’s agendas.

- Marshal of North America
The Book of Laws
Laws and amendments to the growing Syndicate are written here with extensive insights from many members throughout the century. The Book of Laws paves the road for the Syndicate’s distinguished discipline and conduct, as well as its administrative capabilities that are seen applied in the Production System of the Syndicate. The Book of Laws also contains a ledger of the Syndicate’s proprietary suppliers and brokers.

- Marshal of Asia
The Book of War
The Art of War for the Syndicate, written by a prominent member during the Cold War to ensure the Syndicate’s survival in the ever-changing world. The Book of War regulates the Syndicate’s organization and flexibility with nations around the world, including various military doctrines that shape the Security System of the Syndicate - spanning a long list of firms that contributes to the steady recruiting power of the organization.

- Marshal of Africa
The Book of Faith
Influence, the Syndicate’s most powerful System in its structures, is perfected over the decades of insights written by the Kaiser himself. The Book of Faith summarizes the dedication and cause of the Syndicate. It is one of the most influential pieces of literature written by the Kaiser that elaborates on the extensive networks and approaches of the Influence System. The book also contains a manifest of prominent figures inside and outside the Syndicate, as well as those within the organization’s pockets.

- Marshal of South America
The Book of Revelations
The final book written by the current Pentateuch Council, the Book of Revelations, elaborates on the Syndicate’s future goals. It also furthers the development of the Syndicate’s intelligence activities, as well as their current manifest of prominent members.



II. SYNDICATE LOWER
Bloodsworns (National)
The Bloodsworns operate under the Marshal’s keen observation and regulations. These individuals govern a specific country and are the heads of their own Sentinels. Their authority ranges from development to executive administrative roles within their respective area of operations.

Sentinels (Regional)
The Syndicate divides its regional governance under a quadrumvirate system to further the diverse field of work, while retaining synergy and surgical cooperation under the Bloodsworn’s general supervision.

- Security Sentinel
Recruitment and manpower. Responsible for general defense and security details of the Syndicate’s operations and businesses. Includes cybernetic attacks and defenses. The storm and steel of the organization’s military integrity.

- Smuggling Sentinel
Smuggling, transportation, trafficking, and intelligence. Responsible for the enhancement of logistical efficiency, intelligence gathering, transportation of products, smuggling and covert trafficking operations. This includes dummy accounting, counter-intelligence, and navigation domination. The basic means of keeping the Syndicate's activities flowing undetected and providing for subterfuge actions.

- Production Sentinel
Production, packaging, and quality-standardization. Responsible for the establishment of narcotics, illegal substances, and market instigation. This includes minor revenue businesses, black market and gambling operations. This system is developed to produce a steady income for the Syndicate’s regional shares.

- Influence Sentinel
Politics, corruption, propagandas and connections. Liable for the significant projection of the Syndicate’s influence of the region. The brainchild and powerhouse of the organization’s connections to prominent figures of society, as well as providing public relation aptitudes for the Syndicate’s relations. The influence system is a fair ground for entrepreneurs and brokers - the bloodstream of the Syndicate’s external connections to buyers and sellers.



III. FACTIONS
SARTI CORPORATION (SYN)
Sarti Corporation, colloquially called Sarti Corp, is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Hong Kong. The company consists of several affiliated businesses that specialises in automotive, property, infrastructure and asset management businesses. Sarti Corp acts as a legal front for the Syndicate operations in Asia, headed by Viktor Samanova.

MABEL LEGALS INTERNATIONAL (SYN)
A legal consultant firm based in Busan owned by Viktor Samanova's friend, Yelim Kim. Mabel is responsible for many legal cases that involves the Syndicate's businesses in Asia.

86 DRAGONS (86D)
Local rival of the Syndicate in Southeast Asia, the 86 Dragons was forced to sign a pact to cooperate with the Syndicate when they failed to assassinate Viktor Samanova. The current Elder of the organization is known as the "White Serpent."

GRIFFIN COMPANY (GRC)
A renowned mercenary crew based in Soria City that takes up any security or extraction detail for a price. Griffin Company is currently led by a gunfighter called Luna, and often cycles a variety of personnel from time to time in order to reduce traceability. Contact usually goes through the owner of Memoria, and is vetted before proper channels can be established for a formal contract.

NATIONAL GUARD OF ALMERIA (GNA)
While originally meant to augment the outnumbered Cuerpo de Policía Nacional, the Guardia Nacional de Almería now has special jurisdiction over the entire country following the November Uprising.

DAEWON SECURITY GROUP (DSG)
A private security company employed by Viktor Samanova to liaise his interests in Korea.

KINUGASA GROUP (KNG)
A powerful Yakuza clan that operates in Asia. Cooperative partners of the Syndicate as a buffer agent against the 86 Dragons. The organization is led by Saito Kinugasa, with its outlying operations overseen by other Kinugasa family members. The Kinugasa Group operations are governed in balance by two political alignment: The Nobushi and the Sekiju. The Nobushi believes in the traditional way of security and territorial expansion, while the Sekiju maintains the idea of long-term cooexistence and long-term business operations. In council, the two parties serve to keep each other under control. When common grounds cannot be achieved, more traditional elements are used to settle an issue with the presiding head of the organization overseeing the trial themself.
While the Kinugasa maintains a balanced approach both internally and externally, they hold ample influence on mainland Japan and operates independently from the Syndicate's directives. This makes them a cooperative coalition member, rather than an ally in the truest sense of the word.

IV. NOTABLE LOCATIONS
- KOWLOON, HONG KONG
The base of operation for Viktor Samanova, Kowloon is home to several front companies, with various weapon caches scattered across the busy peninsular harbors and ports.

- SORIA CITY, REPUBLIC OF ALMERIA
Soria City, the prized gem of the island of Almeria. Following the recent change of regime in the April Revolution of 2014, the Provisional Government of Almeria is currently in chaos as criminal organizations attempt to wrestle for control of Soria City. Once a troubled Spanish colony, Almeria is now an island of opportunity in the middle of the vast Indian Ocean. Yet, despite its glorious developments in the 80's, the island is plagued by corruption, political instability and an ongoing civil war. Despite this, Almeria is considered a vantage point for many merchants of death, while providing ample business opportunity for criminal masterminds and mercenaries. Often times, Almeria is considered the backyard of criminal activities, serving as a gathering point for buyers and sellers of various trades.

- BUSAN, REPUBLIC OF KOREA
The intermediary locale for Syndicate conferences, and a well-supplied outpost for influence operations. Mabel's representative office is located here.

ACT III: NOTABLE FIGURES​

• VIKTOR SAMANOVA
• LISA CHOW
• YELIM KIM
• BAISHE
• ONG HAI
• EL SEPULCRO
• TUGARIN
• SAITO KINUGASA
• COLONEL TUNG
• ARCHER
• BISHOP
• CROWLEY
• DENVER
• WARLOCK

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  VIKTOR SAMANOVA
  "the Knight"
  
  Affiliations: The Syndicate - Sarti Corporations
  Nationality: Finnish
  DoB: Unknown (late twenties)
  Height: 6 ft. 4 in. (193 cm)
  
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  Record:
  Viktor was born in Kotka, Finland, to a struggling middle-class family. A mediocre student in his field of major, Viktor eventually dropped out of college and enlisted in the Finnish Army, before graduating as a special forces operator. After a few tours of combat in the Middle East, the veteran travelled to Russia, where he met the Kaiser himself. Impressed by his extensive knowledge and experiences, the Kaiser acquired Viktor’s service with something he had little tastes of since childhood - wealth and power. The man then dropped off the grid for a few years, slowly rising through the ranks and eventually made it into the Pentateuch Council at the recommendation of his colleagues, of whom he had shown a strong aptitude for relations. He is notably one of the younger faces of the organization with seeping influence on the organization's operations.
  
  Upon his ascension to the office of Marshal, Viktor continued the work of his predecessor and reformed the security details of the Asian theatre, notably the increased quantity and quality of former special forces member that made it through his harsh screening process. Viktor is an influential figure within the Syndicate's middle and upper echelon. Within a span of seven short months, he was able to develop the Syndicate’s influence in the Asian theatre and swiftly establish the organization’s growing presence in the areas of operation. Viktor holds his ground as a martial overseer of Asia, and is less enthusiastic on human trafficking, holding strong sentiments against it. Viktor is commonly known as the “Knight” for this reason.
  
  
  
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  LISA CHOW
  
  Affiliations: Civilian - Sarti Corporations
  Nationality: Hongkongnese
  DoB: March 30th, 1994
  Height: 5 ft. 3 in. (160 cm)
  
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  Record:
  A civilian member of Sarti Corporations' representative office in Kowloon, working as a receptionist. Has no ties to the underground operations of the Syndicate.
  
  
  
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  YELIM KIM (김예림)
  
  Affiliations: The Syndicate - Mabel Legals Int.
  Nationality: Korean
  DoB: June 8th, 1987
  Height: 5 ft. 4 in. (162 cm)
  
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  Record:
  Yelim Kim is an enthusiastic and snappy individual. Temperamental as she is passionate about her work, she can often be seen business-like to many of her associates. As the Syndicate expands their operations in Asia, Yelim would be inducted into the organization with the Marshal's recommendations to serve as their legal shield. During a disadvantageous hearing at court against a corrupt Police Commissioner, Yelim inadvertently befriended Viktor Samanova during his stay in Busan. It was there that the Marshal earned her respect and perhaps a hint of fear after certain evidences began to mysteriously appear on Yelim's desk. This compelled Yelim to comprehend Viktor's capacity to deliver on his words as his deeds. With the Police Commissioner disowned by their higher ups, Yelim's firm gained a certain fame that propelled her into the spotlight since. Seeing how the law often fails to reciprocate on its intents, Yelim turned to Viktor to establish Mabel - aiding his endeavors in Asia as a whole. Ever since then, Mabel personally sees to every bit of the Syndicate's legal interests in China, Korea and Japan.
  
  As Yelim finds herself standing tall among the elites of South Korea at the behest of the Syndicate's grace, she becomes wary of her sudden disposition. Despite this, her relationship with Viktor remains strong, as she continues to keep the Syndicate's legal steps in order.
  
  
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  白蛇 (BAISHE)
  "the White Serpent"
  
  Affiliations: 86 Dragons
  Nationality: Chinese
  DoB: Unknown (late twenties)
  Height: 5 ft. 6 in. (167 cm)
  
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  Record:
  The elusive and powerful Baishe (Chinese for White Serpent) is a Chinese druglord and the leader of the 86 Dragons Triad syndicate. It was said that the White Serpent's ruthlessness attributed much to the organization's command integrity, as well as their quality control. While no one knows their true identity, the White Serpent's name alone carries weight in and around mainland China. Under their leadership, the organization managed to adapt to the modern world, at the cost of the many old guards that perished in the purge. That was, until a new player in town forced the Dragons to begrudgingly cooperate after months of brutal territorial wars that turned old Kowloon into a warzone. The White Serpent finally agreed to a truce that was ushered in by the Kinugasa Group.
  
  Even then, only their representative showed, with the true identity of the White Serpent remaining a mystery. Yet despite this, Viktor was willing to commit to the truce in good faith to the Head of the Kinugasa Clan. Among those that survived the Serpent's takeover, one particular name among Viktor's new crew of underlings stands out upon their recent return from overseas that forced the Serpent to agree to a meet face-to-face.
  
  
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  ONG HAI
  "Owner of the Memoria"
  
  Affiliations: Memoria
  Nationality: Vietnamese
  DoB: April 30th, 1950
  Height: 5 ft. 7 in. (170 cm)
  
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  Record:
  Called "Ong Hai" (roughly translates to gramps) by those that frequents the Memoria, the man is a broker of information and odd jobs for modern adventurers. Respected for his wisdom and fierce reputation in the past, the locals know not to cross the man or his business. Well-acquainted and connected, Ong Hai is the one to go to for intelligence and information that pertains to underground activities in and around Almeria. A tranquil man and a cordial neighbor, Ong Hai is often idolized as the neighborhood's godfather. It was said that he once single-handedly took down the Rosaria Cartel in a single night for vandalizing his newly-opened bar in 1995.
  
  
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  EL SEPULCRO
  "the Sepulcher"
  
  Affiliations: Guardia Nacional de Almería - Grupos de Operaciones Especiales.
  Nationality: Almerian
  DoB: Unknown (Early thirties)
  Height: 6 ft. 7 in. (200 cm)
  
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  Record:
  Little is known about The Sepulcher aside from rumors of his long-redacted operations as a ruthless soldier. A walking giant cladded in heavy armor, The Sepulcher is feared by both his enemies and comrades. Efficient to a fault, he is placed in charge of a quick-response force comprising of Almeria's best soldiers. Wary and distrustful of foreign advisors and volunteers, Sepulcher usually interrogate foreign fighters that aids the rebels personally with brutal methods to keep his foreign comrades from getting too comfortable. A formidable warrior on the field, Sepulcher fights with zeal to see his homeland united.
  
  The Sepulcher leads a team of elite Almerian Commandos known as "los Conquistadores" that complements the army's operations to restore order in Almeria.
  
  
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  ТУГАРИН (TUGARIN)
  
  Affiliations: Unknown
  Nationality: Russian
  DoB: Unknown (Early twenties)
  Height: 6 ft. 0 in. (182 cm)
  
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  Record:
  A Russian gunfighter operating in Almeria, whose agendas are unknown.
  
  
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  SAITO KINUGASA
  
  Affiliations: Kinugasa Group
  Nationality: Japanese
  DoB: June 8th, 1984
  Height: 6 ft. 2 in. (187 cm)
  
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  Record:
  A placid and calm leader, Saito is every sense of an ideal yakuza. Behind his seemingly composed demeanor, the man is a stern commander and prefers to lead by example - even if it means executing one of his own to make a point. Saito became acquainted with Viktor when the latter first arrived in Hong Kong and combatted the 86 Dragons. Following a summit to settle the territorial disputes, Saito served as an intermediary to resolve the problem. While he is far from putting his trust in Viktor, the latter has kept an open channel in good faith to the Kinugasa by granting them access to a secured smuggling route via Vietnam - effectively earning favors of the more aggressive Nobushi generals within the Kinugasa Group. While cordial towards both the 86 Dragons and the Syndicate, Saito is wary of the two and continues to safeguard the fragile understanding between the three on mainland China.
  
  
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  COLONEL
  LE VAN TUNG
  
  Affiliations: Vietnam People's Navy
  Nationality: Vietnamese
  DoB: May 10th, 1976
  Height: 5 ft. 8 in. (172 cm)
  
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  Record:
  Viktor's smuggling sentinel in Southeast Asia. Tung is an accomplished Naval commander of the People's Navy of Vietnam, backed by the Syndicate. He met Viktor in 2013, during the major naval reform that gave the senior officers an opportunity to graduate from their posts - by filling their quotas for the year. Under pressure and bitten from all sides by his senior peers, the young Major was desperate to prove himself worthy of the chance for promotion, after years of politicking and petty power-grabs. The ambitious Tung then struck a deal with Viktor, providing a secure smuggling channel through Vietnam, in return for the capital investments that would fill his quotas. What Tung did not realize at the time was Viktor had insidiously gave out the locations of his rivals' coastal operations in country, effectively solidifying the Syndicate's influence over the region.
  
  Eventually, their understanding gave way to Tung's promotion to Colonel, which gave him ample authority to overwhelm his competitions and establish his political status within the party as well. Despite their amiable relationship, Tung is also under pressure by the 86 Dragons and Kinugasa Group's attempt to assert their influence in recent years.
  
  
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  JESSICA ARCHER
  
  Affiliations: Unknown
  Nationality: American
  DoB: Unknown (Mid twenties)
  Height: 5 ft. 5 in. (165 cm)
  
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  Record:
  A foreign tourist in Almeria.
  
  
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  JOHN BISHOP
  
  Affiliations: Unknown
  Nationality: American
  DoB: Unknown (Late twenties)
  Height: 5 ft. 10 in. (178 cm)
  
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  Record:
  A foreigner in Almeria, on vacation with his best friends from highschool. Charming guitarist.
  
  
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  JEFFERSON CROWLEY
  
  Affiliations: Unknown
  Nationality: American
  DoB: Unknown (Mid twenties)
  Height: 6 ft. 0 in. (182 cm)
  
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  Record:
  A fishing enthusiast that is on a quest to catch all the fish in the world.
  
  
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  JASON DENVER
  
  Affiliations: Unknown
  Nationality: American
  DoB: Unknown (Early twenties)
  Height: 5 ft. 9 in. (175 cm)
  
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  Record:
  Surfer dude from California that loves surfing and mopeds.
  
  
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  WARLOCK
  
  Affiliations: Griffin Company (partially)
  Nationality: Australian
  DoB: April 25th, 1989
  Height: 5 ft. 10 in. (177 cm)
  
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  Record:
  Warlock was previously pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force. Her involvement with Griffin Company began when she left the air force after being framed for a scandal that effectively barred her from retaining her post. Without much to offer but her aviation skills following her discharge, she became a fixer of sorts with valuable underworld connections - where she made contact with Luna when the latter took up the near-impossible Volkov Job. Due to Almeria's open-door channels for smuggling operations, Warlock often frequents the country where quick cash could be made.