Vander Boone The Bayou King

Folk often come to Murkwater Bend to trade or scheme, but prize fights draw in the largest crowds. Vander Boone was one such prize fighter, a brigand-turned-boxer renowned throughout the swamps. He was popular and successful, but he longed for more. He wanted real power, real control, and real respect.

One night, just short of a year ago, Vander met Mister Crossroads and asked for the power to rule the Drowned Crossroads. All would pay tribute to him and seek his approval. But when The Grinning Sinner extended his hand, Vander pulled back, shook his head, and told Mister Crossroads he would do it himself. The flabbergasted croc-folk swore that Boone would regret his decision as he walked away.

Vander has declared himself the Bayou King and named himself the protector of the Drowned Crossroads. He has amassed a small legion of small-time thugs, decked them out in stylish purple-and-black uniforms with his prize money, and created a protection racket in Murkwater Bend. Unlike most bandit captains, however, Vander has proved to be a surprisingly canny leader. He understands the motivations of the countless rogues within the town and strives to keep them in balance.

He was surprised when everyone readily paid his taxes, leaving him with the job of managing the town while maintaining its lawlessness as much as possible. Recently, however, the Grinning Sinner has sent his Undead crew across the swamp to hunt down the Bayou King. Vander’s crew clashes with Mr. Crossroads’ minions nearly every night, and though the Bayou King has been steadily losing ground and has retreated to his fort in Murkwater Bend, his noble defense of the village has made him more beloved than ever.

NPC for The Crooked Moon Campaign