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Important People
Jacqueline “Jackie” Felicity Best
18
Youngest Daughter of Robert Best. Named after her uncle Felix Best and Saint Jacqueline. Has eleven older brothers. Her mother Sara Best no longer lives in Albioch and does not talk to the family often.
Richard Robertson Best (Father)
59
Current patriarch of the Best family. Spending more time at sea and less in the city. Runs The Scales with more respect than his father Robert James Best, who ruled with an iron fist.
Felix Jameson Best (Uncle)
41
The youngest and only living brother of Richard. A rapscallion to say the least.
Sara Mabel Best (Mother)
58
The second Wife of Richard Best No longer lives in Albioch, having retired to the idyllic coast of France. She sends the occasional letter.
Brothers (and their mothers)
James Best (Brother)
39
The eldest son of Richard Best, and likely to become the next Patriarch whenever his father passes. Is the current face of the Scales in Albioch Has a knack for numbers and dates. Mother is Emilia Flowerdew
Anthony Best (Brother)
38
Owns a gambling house/ casino on a riverboat. The Scarlet Siren. Enjoys his cups and his women but has always shown up for the family when duty called. After a few seasons out on the Boat he rarely leaves the city in recent years. Very close with Chip. Mother is Emilia Flowerdew.
Lady Emilia Flowerdew (Step Mother)
55
Never the wife of Richard Best but the mother to his Two eldest sons. She has resumed interest in the Scales with the success of her son James and with the departure of Sara Best from the city. Lady Emilia lives in High Barnett and hosts salons with the who’s who of the city fairly often.
Richard “Chip” Doyle Best (Brother)
36
Lives in Ballyswan. Runs a relatively successful branch of the Scales from the other isle. Very close with Anthony. Mother is Saoirse ó Dubhghaill Robin Doyle Best (Brother) 30 An aspiring musician. Plays the lute, tin whistle, sings, and plays at many local establishments. People rarely hush their tongue in front of the band. Still resides in Albioch. Mother is Saoirse ó Dubhghaill.
Jimmy “Baby Face Best” Doyle Best
27
Despite his nickname Jimmy is a bit of a brawler, boxing for sport. Runs a water taxi business. Has a cat named Feather. Mother is Saoirse ó Dubhghaill.
Saoirse ó Dubhghaill (Step Mother)
55
Richard Best’s First Wife. She returned to Ballyswan after learning that Richard had been having an affair with Sara for several years that had resulted in two sons. Mother to Chip, Robin, and Jimmy.
“Lucky” Ricci Best (Brother)
32
Taken under the wing of Felix Best for many years, Lucky speaks several languages, enjoys games, and spends half his time out at sea.
Saeeda Luck (Step Mother)
unknown
Never the wife of Richard Best, Saeeda immigrated to the Holy Empire with her son Ricci to track down his father, Richard Best. Although it was quite the scandal when they arrived, both are now situated in the city with a cordial relationship to the rest of the family. witch?
Duncan Best (Brother)
30
Born during the Affair of Richard and Sara, Duncan grew up with a shadow of disgrace. He was always quick to temper and began many fights with his older siblings. Lately he has turned his attention to his pints. The Drunk. Mother Sara Best.
Duncan Dated Katherine who owns the Tuppled Fish when Jackie was 6?
Jackson Best (Brother)
28
Born during the Affair of Richard and Sara, Jackson grew up with a shadow of disgrace. He left the family to join the Empyrian Navy, seeking a more pious life free of crime. Currently on the H.E.S Falcon Mother Sara Best
Charles “Chester” Best (Brother)
21
Currently out at Sea with Richard Best. Hot Tempered and never pleased by anything Mother Sara Best
Hamish “Ham” & Seamus “Moose” (Brothers)
19
The Twins. Mother Sara Best
Extended Family
“Papa Best” Robert James Best
(deceased)
Father of Richard Best and Felix Best. Was greatly feared and respected in the criminal underworld of Albioch, taking the small boating business of his father and turning into a thriving enterprise.
“Granny Maggie” Margaret Best
unknown
Mother of Richard Best Enjoys tea, biscuits, duels to the death, knitting, sailing, and cats. Lives on the nicest street by the cleanest canal in Low Barnet.