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Mazear, of the Espionagea family
AKA HiskTail the Wise, Barbas, Cat, Dorerinthean the XVIIIth,
The crown offers 500,000 gold pieces to whoever brings the body of the criminal pictured to any barracks, bounty hunter, or royal agent. Dead or Alive. This man is to be considered armed and lethally dangerous. Pictured is estimated between 27 and 35 years of age. Male. Witness description is between 5'9-5'10. About 130lbs. Fit Build. Blonde hair. Green eyes and is known to be missing his left ear.
CRIMES:
Theft-Fraud-Coercion-Embezzlement-Kidnapping,
Robbery and Burglary of the Highest Measurement: Theft of Horse, Theft of purse, Theft of Royal Treasure,
Threatening Royal Officials-Threatening of Guards and Soldiers,
Interception of Royal Correspondence-Interception of Correspondence-Theft, Disruption and Altering of Official and Royal Records-Manufacture of Fraudulent Royal Correspondence-Theft of Criminal Records,
Disruption of Royal Commerce-Piracy-Criminal Conspiracy,
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The following, scribed, is an interview between "Johanaven", "Fast Fingers", a well known artificer and trader of fine stones, gems or other art and jewelry, and one "Annete", writing for a cities scribe: "The Bell Ringer". The date of this interview isn't listed, only the names of those involved, and its still not known why Mazear has left this documentation to be copied. Theories suggest its out of sentiment towards his old accomplice.
Annete. The Bell Ringer. You know-
I know who you are and why you're hear, woman. Speak the questions plainly.
You worked with him. Cat?
I worked with him, yes. For many years. His family as well. Bunch of nutters, the Espionageas...
Lets start with some background. How long have you known this man. "Cat"? How long did you work for him?
Oh. On and off for many years. The old bastard didnt stop by but once every other fortnight. So not much. Cat has always came and went as he pleased.... Woke me up from my sleep in my own home one night....
What does he really look like?
Taller than you. Probably about 5 ft 10, Id say? Hes got blonde, spiky hair, and these cold, emerald eyes. Hes fit. Of course, he was always fit. You don't grow up like he did and not stay in shape.
How do you know how he grew up?
I don't. Know one really "knows" the Espionagea's. I can tell you from the business Ive done with their family, and recently stopped, make note of it, that all of them are colder than an iceberg to fishing ship'! They must have done something strange to them kids in their youth.... You'd swear, miss, the man wont even make noise around ye', if he doesn't want to. And the rumor about his missing ear?
He was imprisoned! How'd you even-The rumors are true?!
I told you, Cat relaxed a bit around me. And I can tell you. That wanted poster you've got there? And the rumor from PadLock Prison? Both are true. Hes missing his left ear, alright, but he uses a false one. It even LOOKS elvish....Shame what those bastards did to em' for simple theft...
We both know that was not simple theft, in his youth. Many say Cat is one of the most dangerous men alive! Its not-
*at this point, it is noted, Johanaven breaks out into cruel, mocking and loud laughter*
Look, lady, you're talking about things you shouldn't be asking about....
Can you say for certian the last time Mazear came to you with a more significant haul?
For fucks sake dont even mention that name! And no, woman. He didnt ever operate like that. It was always small transactions, small bits at a time, sometimes for days on end our hands would trade money and jewel like food fer' coin'!
Did he say anything about his last job to you, before he vanished?
I was wise enough to never ask im'. Youve got to understand the methodly of these people. Ruthless in a way you or I cant understand....But my wife did mention a story she had heard, many moons ago... Something about a royal museum being emptied in one night. All of the treasures vanished! I always thought it to be the work of multiple men, but after knowing im'? Im not so sure.
Lets change the subject then. How is he REALLY? Whats it like to interact with him?
Depends on the day. Ive seen that man drunk and happy, but most? Cats very cold. Hes unreachable, like expecting a response from a rock after ye' screamed at it. Most of the time he is too worried about his next job, his next "coin"....Very focused, one track mind... The man always looked like he was ready to dive through my window to escape! Always on edge, studying his environment. Others? The few warm occasions I had with him, he ate cheese, drank liquor and smoked, laughing the night away with me in jest!
At least that was until recently, I imagine
What do you mean, "recently"? Have you seen him?
GODS NO! Not in close to 10 years now! But I can tell you how hes operating. His family is standard, and disciplined. They use disguises, false names, forgery... And at most times they either simply bribe, kill or blackmail local royal courts, or they work for the courts under royal pardon! See, if they sell their services as political agents, EVERY member of that mans family is carrying a writ of royal decree, preventing their arrest. So they operate smartly. Cat wouldn't ever give his real name, or even let a strange woman into his home. And , frankly miss, from what Ive learned over the brief interactions Ive had with them? Its best you not go around asking questions about him.