Darnell Epoc
Darnell Epoc has survived thirty-seven years as a Yorker mercenary, and the fact that this qualifies as remarkable says everything about his profession.
He entered the Iron Cross as a foot soldier and earned his way out of the rank before he left his teens, demonstrating a talent for squeezing profit from every contract by carefully managing supplies and payroll. His efficiency attracted the attention of the Cross's inner financial circle, and he rose to become one of its highest-paid go-betweens, brokering contracts between individual mercenaries and the wealthiest clients from the Heights and the Second Ark. The work he handles is reserved for customers who can afford to be particular about results.
His trade connections extend well beyond the Iron Cross. He has established supply lines with Papaya's Kings for munitions and the Tremors for heavy ordnance, relationships that keep the Cross armed and operational. Those same relationships worry the ranking officers, who see a man whose debts to outside munitions dealers could compromise his loyalty. Epoc has not given them reason to act on that concern, but the concern persists.
One line he will not cross: he refuses contracts that benefit the Final Knights or the 33rd Street Boys. The refusal is principled and absolute, and it has earned him both respect from those who share his disdain and enemies among those who do not. When his contracted mercenaries fail a job, he completes it himself, a habit that suggests he views his reputation as a more valuable asset than any single client.
He entered the Iron Cross as a foot soldier and earned his way out of the rank before he left his teens, demonstrating a talent for squeezing profit from every contract by carefully managing supplies and payroll. His efficiency attracted the attention of the Cross's inner financial circle, and he rose to become one of its highest-paid go-betweens, brokering contracts between individual mercenaries and the wealthiest clients from the Heights and the Second Ark. The work he handles is reserved for customers who can afford to be particular about results.
His trade connections extend well beyond the Iron Cross. He has established supply lines with Papaya's Kings for munitions and the Tremors for heavy ordnance, relationships that keep the Cross armed and operational. Those same relationships worry the ranking officers, who see a man whose debts to outside munitions dealers could compromise his loyalty. Epoc has not given them reason to act on that concern, but the concern persists.
One line he will not cross: he refuses contracts that benefit the Final Knights or the 33rd Street Boys. The refusal is principled and absolute, and it has earned him both respect from those who share his disdain and enemies among those who do not. When his contracted mercenaries fail a job, he completes it himself, a habit that suggests he views his reputation as a more valuable asset than any single client.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Darnell Epoc entered the Iron Cross as a foot soldier and earned rapid promotion before leaving his teens, catching the attention of the company's inner circle through his ability to maximize profit on every contract. He rose to become one of the Iron Cross's top go-betweens, managing contracts between individual mercenaries and the highest-paying clients from the Heights and representatives of the Second Ark.
His value to the Iron Cross extends beyond negotiation. He established trade ties with Papaya's Kings for munitions and equipment and with the Tremors for heavy ordnance, building a supply network that keeps the company armed regardless of who else is buying. Those connections have made him indispensable but have also raised concerns among ranking officers who worry that his debts to outside munitions dealers could compromise his loyalties.
At thirty-seven, Epoc remains one of the most effective intermediaries in Old York's mercenary economy. His principled refusal to accept contracts benefiting the Final Knights or the 33rd Street Boys has cost him business but earned a reputation for conviction rare among professional brokers. When his contracted mercenaries fail, he completes jobs personally rather than accept a mark on his record.
His value to the Iron Cross extends beyond negotiation. He established trade ties with Papaya's Kings for munitions and equipment and with the Tremors for heavy ordnance, building a supply network that keeps the company armed regardless of who else is buying. Those connections have made him indispensable but have also raised concerns among ranking officers who worry that his debts to outside munitions dealers could compromise his loyalties.
At thirty-seven, Epoc remains one of the most effective intermediaries in Old York's mercenary economy. His principled refusal to accept contracts benefiting the Final Knights or the 33rd Street Boys has cost him business but earned a reputation for conviction rare among professional brokers. When his contracted mercenaries fail, he completes jobs personally rather than accept a mark on his record.
37-year-old Iron Cross go-between; brokers the company's most lucrative contracts.
Lineage
Yorker
Status
Living
Role
Senior go-between for the Iron Cross. Manages contracts between indivi
Affiliation
Iron Cross
Location
The Plunge
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