Alan Hawkinse

***“**I'm not in charge of the ALW, my lady, but might I suggest just shooting them?**”***
— Alan Hawkinse

**Alan Hawkinse** is a Wyrsian crime boss who serves as the Kingdom of Wyrsia's economic minister. He also leads the Wyrsian Syndicate, a branch of the Crestian Syndicate.

## Biography

Born to a prostitute and an unknown father, Alan Hawkinse was abandoned as a baby and left for dead in the streets of Luver. However, Alan proved to be harder to kill than that, as he was later found by a dockworker who took him to the local Temple of Nyara to be raised by the priesthood. Here, he proved to be a right troublemaker, always sneaking off and causing havoc.

In 1212 AW, Luver fell to advancing forces of the Republic of Fühlgart. Alan, 14 years old at the time, was too young to join the Wyrsian army, yet he resented the invading Republicans. Together with some friends, he began a small underground group that dedicated their free time to robbing the local garrison, albeit with limited success, all while he worked at the docks trying to keep a low profile.

In 1215 AW, the Sons of Innyria founded the Wyrsian Syndicate and moved into Luver. Alan was quick to join, proving himself to be a talented smuggler and fence, using his connections at the Luver Docks to pass Fühlgartian checkpoints.

By 1217 AW, he replaced the incompetent Aralyna Ambyli as head of the Wyrsian Syndicate and rapidly expanded the Syndicate by setting up all types of new organizations. Subsequently, he also became a big target for both the Republic of Southern Wyrsia and the Protectorate of Woodhall, yet Hawkinse managed to remain undetected by moving around.

In 1228 AW, Monarchist forces under Cecilia von Kalzberg-Mitthel invaded the Protectorate of Woodhall in the Woodhall Campaign. Hawkinse immediately became a supporter, giving her troops weapons and supplies. He led his Syndicate into battle personally during the Second Battle of Luver, fighting alongside the Wyrsian ALW.

After victory had been secured, Cecilia began tryouts for multiple positions in the new government. Hawkinse applied for the position of Economic Minister, a move that was frowned upon by many at court. However, Hawkinse was determined and persuasive and possessed the necessary skills. Controversially, Cecilia agreed with the man and gave him the position.

However, Alan Hawkinse has been somewhat of a boon for the Kingdom of Wyrsia. His many ties domestically and in other nearby states allow for economic cooperation with Wyrsia's neighbours, legal or not. Furthermore, serving as minister and kingpin ties Wyrsia closer to Whitecrest and its ruling Crestian Syndicate. While he sometimes offends a diplomat or a noble at court, there is no denying that Hawkinse has, through dubious means, revived the Wyrsian economy.

## Career

Kingdom of Wyrsia

* Dockworker (1210-1215 AW)
* Thief (1212-1215 AW)
* Member of the Wyrsian Syndicate (1215-1217 AW)
* Leader of the Wyrsian Syndicate (1217 AW-)
* Economic Minister of Wyrsia (1228 AW-)

## Military Career

* Woodhall Campaign
	+ Second Battle of Luver - Victory

## Awards

* Service Medal - Kingdom of Wyrsia
* Reclamation Medal - Kingdom of Wyrsia

## Personality

Alan Hawkinse is a bit of a controversial figure at the Royal Palace. He grew up as a commoner and a criminal, and it shows. He is blunt and disregards most social norms that the nobles have had for centuries. However, that does not mean he is a rude person. He has his own way of speaking and is remarkably sociable with his acquaintances. If one were to run into Hawkinse in the street, not knowing who he was, it would be almost impossible to tell that he was a crime kingpin. Or a minister.

## Relationships

* Fiona Hijaeli - Fiona and me are best mates. Sure, the people of Whitecrest liked her dad better, but I like her. Maybe not the best leader, but a great friend to have. I love her to death.
* Cecilia von Kalzberg-Mitthel - I never thought I would mingle with royalty one day, yet, here we are. There's a bit of a divide between us due to our upbringings, yet she doesn't seem like a typical monarch that thinks of her subjects as lesser. For that, she has my respect.

* Aralyna Ambyli - Aralyna was a pretty awful leader; we all knew that. Everyone knew it, except for her, apparently. She's still bitter over me replacing her after her spree of incompetence. Let her.
* Edmond Heyer - I've met Edmond a few times. The big boss of the Crestian Syndicate and the grand savior of Whitecrest. What a load of horsecrap. Sure, he's better than Gill, but that's not a high bar. Honestly, he's a bit full of himself.