13. Character List

Character List

Austin Broussard: Gambler down on his luck.

Carlos Marcello: Undead Mafia Godfather.

Cecile: A Rougarou.

Grunch: Goat-headed monster that haunts the swamps of New Orleans. Originally, it was meant to protect the carnival people who had settled in the area.

Joker Man/Wildman: Native American Mardi Gra has a "Wildman" to bring the chiefs together and protect them. The Jester is the symbolic inversion of the king, a figure associated with duality. Additionally, the Fool (from the tarot cards) represents new beginnings, having faith in the future, being inexperienced, not knowing what to expect, having beginner's luck, improvisation, and believing in the universe. And is the wild spirit of Mardi Gras. In this story, the Joker Man is a spirit conjured from belief through the years and embodies all three.

Jude: Deadman Mafia enforcer/casino bouncer. Might be a bokor.

Lady Geneviève: Mambo, voodoo priestess.

Luc Marchand: "The Prince of Jazz." His soul was trapped in a ring.

Rose Carollo: Pined for Luc and caused his death and soul trapping. She was related to the mob boss of the 1920s, Sylvester, Silver Dollar Sam, but Luc isn't sure what that relation is.

Sloane: Vampire. In Jacques St. Germain's line, but well removed from it.

Uncle Sal: Austin's uncle, but perhaps not by blood.

Walsh (Mr. Walsh): Austin's landlord.