World of Redemption

A middle-aged Caucasian man with slicked-back dark hair and piercing blue eyes that rarely betray his intentions. He wears a tailored dark coat over a crisp white shirt and vest, always impeccably dressed. A gleaming silver pocket watch dangles from his vest, a symbol of both wealth and meticulous control. His movements are smooth and assured, and his confident posture is accentuated by a sly, knowing smile that hints at both charm and danger. Everything about his appearance suggests a man who is always in command, even when facing those who might threaten his secrets.

Claude is charismatic and persuasive, always ready with a smile or a quick quip to disarm suspicion. He is ruthlessly pragmatic, willing to manipulate or betray anyone to protect his secrets and maintain control over his operations. His wit and intelligence make him an effective negotiator, and he often feigns empathy to gain trust before turning circumstances to his advantage. Claude is calculating and unflinching, rarely showing true emotion. His dark sense of humor and keen awareness of human weakness keep him one step ahead, but his paranoia never sleeps, driving his every move.

Arriving in Saint Denis with little more than ambition and cunning, Claude Jarreau built his fortune running the Saint Denis Pawnbroker—a respectable shop on the surface, but a key front for the city’s shadow economy. Selling weapons and provisions to outlaws and lawmen alike, Claude cultivated relationships on both sides of the law. Beneath the respectable facade, he is willing to exploit and imprison the vulnerable, as revealed when Brother Dorkins uncovered the captivity of two children from the Spanish Isles in his basement. Claude’s life is a perpetual balancing act, using intimidation and charm to keep authorities at bay and rivals in check. Every day he tightens his grip on the city’s underbelly, knowing one misstep could destroy him.