Rowdy Redbacks

## History

Founded in 2942 by Scarlett Bloodsmoke directly after the formation of the Icy Hawk Company, the Rowdy Redbacks are nearly all former members of the British military in the 18th Century. Prior to the Rowdy Redback's creation, the members were a part of the elite guerrilla unit Scarlett's Sniper's during the American Revolution. Once the war ended, the 13 members were those who were closest to Scarlett and opted to follow her back to Kelusia instead of settling down in the newly formed United States. The Rowdy Redbacks picked their name themselves, almost as a sort of subversive joke how nearly all of them deserted the British Army in favor of Scarlett's team.

Since their formation, the Rowdy Redbacks have served as an auxiliary unit to the Icy Hawk Company. While most of their big missions are directly tied to this Alphian Company, in their downtime the members are well known for taking on side-missions as mercenaries across Kelusia. Despite being capable of taking interplanetary missions and having a deep-space faring transport, the group primarily sticks to Kelusia-based missions and jobs. These can range from individual members taking on body-guard positions to multiple members/the entire unit investigating corruption or illegal enterprises such as smuggling or slave-trading.

## Members

### Leader

**John Taylor, the Leader**
The head of the Rowdy Redbacks, John reached the highest rank in the British Army of the men. A Major in the 30th RISU, John turned his back on the British Army and a guaranteed future and instead chose to follow Scarlett as she formed her Scarlett’s Snipers to fight against British tyranny. Honest, fair, and compassionate, John cares deeply for those under his command and does his utmost to make sure they are both happy and healthy while making sure to keep them from engaging in too chaotic of shenanigans.

### Second in Command

**Henry Brooks, the Drill Sergeant**
A former Captain of the 30th RISU. Affectionately known by the rest of the men as Sir Henry Hardass, Henry is the “kill joy” of the group who is there to reign in the other members. His piercing dark eyes stop many much bigger and stronger men dead in their tracks and warn that he is not a man to be taken lightly. An expert fighting in all forms and a skilled pilot, Henry is a rough and stern man hardened by battle. His outward coolness hides a fierce protectiveness and concern for people close to him.

### Auxiliary Commanders

**Richard “Ricky” Angler, the Pilot**

Former Lieutenant in the British Army who served in the 30th RISU in Massachusetts. The officer most prone to engaging in shenanigans with his men, Ricky lacks the temperance of a standard leader but makes up it with his quick thinking and courage. He serves as the pilot of the group and is also the best driver.

**Cato Dragonsbane, the Muscle**

Former African American slave who escaped and quickly proved himself to be a very capable leader. Strong shoulders and rough hands developed from a life on a Northern farm in Massachusetts, he makes an impressive figure and has a commanding voice that can silence any crowd. Nevertheless, he’s a kind man and prefers negotiation to fighting.

### Members

**Cody Coleman, the Investigator**

Cody serves as the investigator of the group and is immensely talented at solving mysteries and putting clues together. Clever and tenacious, there’s nothing Cody will retreat from. Luckily, he possesses a sharp wit that can get him out of situations he frequently gets himself into.

**Evans Smith, the Designated Dumbass**

A cocky wildcard with an attitude to match his fiery ginger hair, Evans is without doubt the Designated Dumbass of the group. A chronic flirt, Evans will make a pass at anyone regardless of gender and sometimes even species. As such, he is often used a distraction on missions to draw attention away from the other members. Despite his cheeky and sometimes a bit lewd nature, Evans is incredibly tender with people he cares for.

**Marcus Wilson, the Jokester**

Another escaped slave like Cato, he lacks the temperance of the older man and instead shows a far more energetic and lively personality. The musically talented and jokester of gang, he is always willing to lend a helping hand and is fairly laidback. Ironically, he’ll also fight anyone making him quite the paradox.

**Maverick Jones, the Charmer**

Evans’ partner in crime and wingman, Maverick also has a reputation for being a chronic flirt. Unlike his rash partner, however, Maverick takes his time and is considerably more of a charmer than Evans. Sweeter as well, he’s more likely to offer sympathy rather than suggesting setting fire to the other person’s house as Evans would.

**Nikolas Schmidt, the Artist**

Formerly a Hessian soldier, Nikolas was taken by the ideals of freedom and equality in America and even more so by the concept of a world beyond his own. Imaginative and artistically talented, Nikolas has a rare photographic memory and can draw a perfect rendition after only seeing a person or location once. This makes him essential for recon missions as he can see a target once and draw a replica for the rest of the team.

**Roderick Steiner, the Gentleman**

Another former Hessian soldier who initially found his way into Scarlett’s Snipers when taken prisoner after he was wounded, Roderick found he enjoyed serving under her far more than any Hessian officer. He grew close to the Alphian despite his gentlemanly nature often conflicting with her coarser attitude. Even today he remains the “sophisticated” member of the group and his natural way with words makes him a prime spy when going against elites.

**Rodney Woodhall, the Medic**

Noticeably the youngest of the group, Rodney initially joined the army to apprentice under the Fort Vanguard surgeon but quickly grew to view John as a father figure. When John left to join Scarlett’s Snipers, Rodney did not hesitate to flee with him. Taking the role of group Medic, Rodney is a shy yet friendly member of the group and the “baby” of the gang who has twelve incredibly protective big brothers looking after him.

**Roger Lloyd, the Technician**

A grump if ever there was one, Roger is the “dark cloud” of the group, a title which he wears like a badge of honor. Preferring to hide in his room and read up and keep records for the group, Roger often stays behind on missions. The tech nerd of the group, he can hack into almost any network regardless of security level.

**Thomas Rider, the Mechanic**

A former Marine from Pitcairn himself, Thomas deserted the army after the Battle of Bunker Hill in which both Pitcairn and Thomas’s close friend Alan fell. Demoralized, he escaped from surrounded Boston and into the rebel’s ranks where he asked to join Scarlett’s Snipers. In the present day he serves as the mechanic and builder of the group, as well as the weapons expert. Steadfast, loyal, brave, and protective of his brothers, Thomas is one of the hardiest members of the group and can rival Henry in combat.