The Journal of Discourteous Joe: the personal journal of Joe, called Discourteous. A former outlaw who, on being released from prison, has resolved to abandon his former ways and make his way through the world honestly.

Characters

Joe

The author of the journal. Called Discourteous, he was part of a notorious gang before his capture and imprisonment. His name comes from his concern for manners, and sharp rebukes of those who are in his eyes rude.

Fritz

The one member of the gang who remained to meet Joe on his release, she and he have been close friends for many years. Fritz tends to be quiet, often preferring to play her violin (which she carries on her back) rather than talk. She carries a whip on her belt, which she uses in preference to other weapons where possible.

Silver

A mysterious young woman with silver hair. She seems almost to glow. 

Deacon

A mysterious man, associate of Silver. Tall and walks with a cane. Anglish accent.