Bad Brothers
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The Bad Brothers is the common name given to the group of thugs that do the work of Silas Hawke, the crime lord of Anaxas and the self-styled King of the Underworld. The mob's name is misleading; the group contains many women, often hand-picked by Hawke himself.
The Brothers are based in a huge underground cave known as the Sanctum; the location of the entrance is not known to the general public. It is said to be even safer than Brunnhold, which is, by all accounts, a fortress.
History
The Bad Brothers first appeared about 15 years ago. Hawke himself was a silent, nameless force for a couple of years during the group's formation. Before the Brothers, Old Rose Harbor was controlled by several rival mafias and crime syndicates. Hawke convinced a few of them to join forces, choosing the groups with the most material wealth, and take on the others, who were forced to convert (or killed).
His control over the Harbor strengthened when he appropriated many of the pirate ships that plagued the trade routes between the Muluku Islands and Anaxas. Because he kept them in check (acquiring one vessel at a time) and facilitated legitimate trade, he was afforded many luxuries from the galdori government. Eventually he established his own currency, the bird, which effectively replaced the concord in international trade. The ability to control the cash flow in Old Rose meant that Hawke was the unequivocal leader.
The success of the bird led to pirates seeking commissions with the Bad Brothers, joining out of self-preservation or greed or even gratitude.
Impact
Due to the Bad Brothers, Old Rose Harbor is now thriving and prosperous. Organized crime has, ironically, improved the area considerably, as there is less out-and-out fighting. The Brothers keep the peace and take taxes from the people, and the galdori government of Anaxas turns a blind eye. As long as the Brothers bring in a heavy profit for Anaxas, there have been no orders to oppose the Bad Brothers or even the bird currency.