life, but Casca's blood poisoned her.
Sakai Samurai 46 Taira samurai killed by Jinto Muramasa.
Sakuvi Warrior 71 Chief farmer in Navola, killed by Sonolo in the whiskey induced
brawl.
SALOME Eternal Mercenary 39 Herod's niece, danced the Dance of the Seven Veils at the party
Casca was on guard duty for.
Samuel Ben Ezra Persian 68 Jewish jeweller in Nev-Shapur whom Casca traded with on his
arrival.
Sando Defiant 196 Half-brother of Kubilai Khan. Permanently assigned as guardian
to Chen-Chin and Marco.
Sandy Warrior 5 Scottish crewman of the Rangaroa who helped Casca overcome
seasickness. Later Casca saved him from being raped by Weston.
Sapir, Deborah Panzer Soldier 155 Jewish partisan saved by Casca from an SS execution squad.
Teamed up with him and became his lover. She escaped whilst
Casca diverted the hunters before he was caught.
Sawyer, Mrs Halls of Mont. 47 Housekeeper to Father Lynch in Philadelphia.
Scaevola, Q. Iulianus Barbarian 56 Aged Roman praetor and protector of the young son of Albinus.
They arrived in Vetera village tavern that Glam and Casca were
staying at, and they spent the night talking.
Schaffer, Andreas Johnny Reb 65 Confederate soldier in Casca's unit. Usually got the worst jobs.
Schmitt Panzer Soldier 118 German RSM under von Mancken. Offered to help Casca and his
comrades in return for a bribe. Casca threatened him in return.
Schmitt tried to desert when the Soviets attacked and was hung by
the SS.
Schofield, Father Halls of Mont. 51 Catholic priest in Lynchburg, agent of the brotherhood. Killed by
Casca in the crypt.
Schwarz, August Halls of Mont. 64 Eldest of the three brothers, German farmer in Virginia.
Schwarz, Franz Halls of Mont. 64 Twin of Hans, younger brother to August.
Schwarz, Hans Halls of Mont. 64 Twin of Franz, had affair with Bridget McGuire. Killed by Michael
O'Driscoll.
SCOTT, GENERAL Halls of Mont. 208 US general who won the war against Mexico. Casca met him in a
council of war before the battle of Cerro Gordo.
Semele Warrior 42 Navolese chieftain. Died in the volcanic eruption that freed Casca
from his burial.
Sen-Yung, David Cursed 134 Chinese student and supporter of the Boxer rebelion. See Song.
Setole Warrior 74 Mbolo's sister, explained to Casca how she made the brew kava.
Shan Soldier of Fortune 7 Major in the Taiwanese military security. Acted as middleman in
both the Cambodian and African missions that Casca went on.
Relations with Casca and his mercs were strained at best.
SHAPUR II Persian 48 Persian king, made Casca a commander in his army and shared
many stories with him. Ultimately had him burned for heresy
and sorcery. Shapur (307-379) reigned from birth but was under
regents until 16. Defeated Rome in 363 when the emperor Julian
was killed and his successor Jovian ceded 5 provinces.
Shimilov, Ilye Panzer Soldier 37 Soviet captain, led a night attack on Casca's position at Kursk.
Died after being shot through the head.
Shirkin Persian 81 Young Persian officer who served under Casca in the campaigns
against the Huns.
Shiu Lao Tze Eternal Mercenary 114 Chinese sage. Befriended Casca on the voyage from Greece to
Rome and taught him the Way of the Open Hand. Shiu later
returned to China.
Shojan Assassin 115 Right hand man of Yousef the Outlaw. Killed by Casca near
Baghdad.
Short Pirate 49 See Johnson.
Shuvar Persian 22 Son of Jugotai, saved by Casca from the Huns. Later fought
outside the Kushan capital with his father and Casca against
Boguda's Horde.
Sicarus Sentinel 61 Mercenary captain in Constantinople. Recruited Casca for the
Vandal campaign, and allowed Casca's family to stay at his farm.
See also The Avenger page 9.
Siddeley, Edward Johnny Reb 49 Forge owner in Richmond, employed Casca before the war.
Siddeley, Joe Johnny Reb 50 Son of Edward, joined Casca's unit. Very pro-secessionist.
Sifrit Barbarian 70 Son of Olaf Scarbrow. Warrior at Helsfjord under Ragnar initially,
then Casca after Ragnar was killed. Was involved in the scheme to
get Glam married ot his cousin Hemming.
Sims, George Desert Mercenary 70 Gay British medic. One of the mercs killed at the pass by Sunni Ali
which allowed Casca and the freed hostages to escape.
SKINNER, AUGUSTUS Johnny Reb 214 Confederate Colonel of Casca's unit, wounded at 2nd Manassas.
Skivenham, Lieut. Johnny Reb 53 Officer of Casca's unit. Greeted him in Richmond. Promoted to
Captain after Seven Pines.
SLOCUM, COLONEL Johnny Reb 108 Union officer killed at 1st Bull Run/Manassas
Smith (1) Cursed 30 See both Murphy and O'Hara.
Smith (2) Halls of Mont. 193 Brotherhood agent, killed by Casca in Monterrey.
Smith, John Johnny Reb 92 Brotherhood agent in Richmond assigned to capturing Casca. Used
and seduced Ann Brady in his plans and captured Liz McGuire.
Solomein Avenger 117 Moorish scout, led Casca and Sicarus into Ravenna.
Song Cursed 134 Chinese bible seller, a rich intellectual who supported the Boxer
rebellion. Met Casca in Tsungkow and was exasperated by his
attitude.
Souvang Soldier of Fortune 103 Khmer Rouge soldier in Lon's unit. Strangled one of his fellow
soldiers for disobeying Lon's orders.
Sonolo Warrior 54 War chief in Navola, nephew of Semole. Bought ten muskets and
whisky in Fiji and the drunken brawl that followed killed Sakuvi.
Sporus Eternal Mercenary 43 Casca's sergeant whilst serving in Jerusalem. Had the fatal fight
when Casca made a move on his woman, Rheza. Sporus died and
Casca was wounded.
Stachel, Egon Desert Mercenary 70 German mercenary who went on the desert mission. Fomerly
served on the Russian Front.
Staveley, Charles Halls of Mont. 59 Bogus solicitor from London, a high ranking Brotherhood agent
killed by Whitby in the crypt of the church in Lynchburg.
STILICHO Damned 37 Roman general who fought Alaric, mentioned on many occasions
in this book. Virtual ruler of the Western Roman Empire 395-408
he defeated Alaric twice in battle before falling victim to court
intrigue and was executed on orders of the feeble emperor
Honorius.
St.Johns, Jason Desert Mercenary 144 Son of a weapons manufacturer, he was held hostage by Sunni Ali
along with his wife until Casca and his mercs rescued them.
St.Johns, Jeannine Desert Mercenary 144 Wife of Jason St.Johns. See above.
STUART, J.E.B. Johnny Reb 112 Confederate cavalry officer, depicted here in raiding behind Union
lines before the struggle for Richmond.
SUBEDEI Mongol 101 Mongol general, helped Temujin and Casca to victory over Jemuga
and Ong Khan at Baljuna Springs. Subedei Bat'atur of the
Reindeer People was one of the outstanding generals in the early
conquest period. In 1219 he helped destroy Khwarazm, in 1240 he
destroyed the Russian principalities and a year later annihilated
the Hungarian army.
Sulman (1) Assassin 18 Assassin, one of Hassan's lieutenants.
Sulman (2) Assassin 114 Nephew of the Emir of Apnea, and also an assassin. Killed his
uncle before committing suicide.
Sulman, Alexis Desert Mercenary 20 Dealer in slaves, was threatened with death by Gus in the Chat
Rouge in Tunis.
SUMNER, GEN.EDWIN Confederate 21 Union general at Sharpsburg/Antietam, angered at McClellan's
failure to win the battle.
Sung Mi Hsiung Warlord 180 Commander of the Jade Gate at the time of Casca's departure
from China. Was the last man to speak to Casca before he left.
Sung Ti Aman Warlord 109 Commander of the Jade Gate when Casca arrived. Befriended him
and later accepted Casca's gift of the woman Mei Cho whom he
married, and bore him a son Ch'asca.
Sunni Ali Desert Mercenary 57 Chief of the Azbini Tuareg, formerly a German officer from the
Rhineland. Held the two Americans hostage which prompted
Casca's rescue mission. Sunni was killed by Dominic placing a
grenade into his clothing.
Sun Yat-Sen Cursed 134 Doctor, an associate of Song. Met Casca at the same time.
Sutton, Father Halls of Mont. 121 Genuine priest in Lynchburg.
Svatova Damned 97 Suevii leader in Lugdenesis, welcomed Casca and Rugisch, giving
them temporary shelter.
Swey God of Death 168 Viking officer present in Teotihuacan when Casca welcomed them.