Role: Italian Army Sergeant / Enforcer of State Control
Arc / Description:
Sergeant Joshua is a northern Italian military officer stationed in Sicily to help suppress rampant banditry and assert state authority. In a critical flashback scene, he leads an army ambush against Antonio’s bandit group, resulting in the deaths of nearly all Antonio’s comrades. Joshua is the face of institutional brutality — a symbol burned into Antonio’s memory. He represents the harshness and indifference of the state, operating without understanding or care for the Sicilian people. Later in the story, Antonio finds him, now out of uniform, and kills him in cold blood. Father Josef assists in the aftermath by embalming Joshua’s corpse, helping to erase traces of the murder.
Outlook:
Joshua is a pale, clean-shaven man in his thirties with an angular face and dark eyes that scan everything with suspicion. He wears a tightly fitted military jacket with worn leather boots, and his cap sits at a precise angle. His posture is stiff — like someone always on alert — and his voice has the clipped tone of an outsider used to barking orders. His manner of speech and movements betray a sense of superiority and distrust toward the locals.
AI Image Prompt:
“Italian army sergeant in 1940s Sicily. Pale skin, angular face, clean-shaven, dark suspicious eyes. Wearing tight military jacket and tall worn boots. Stiff posture, slightly sneering expression. Stands near a wooden cart at night, torchlight casting shadows. Cinematic, gritty realism.”
Game Card Traits:
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Influence | 3 |
| Cunning | 4 |
| Brutality | 8 |
| Loyalty | 7 (to the Italian state) |
| Charisma | 2 |
| Combat Skill | 7 |
| Stamina | 6 |
| Notoriety | 6 |
| Secret Trait | Symbol of State Power – Triggers revenge arc in any character who has lost allies to the regime. |
Type: MILITARY
Faction: Italian Army
Age Range: ~35
Relationships:
- Antagonist in Antonio’s backstory
- Later murdered by Antonio
- Corpse handled secretly by Father Josef
Scene Appearances:
- Flashback to Bandit Ambush — leads military operation against Antonio’s gang
- Night Encounter by Cart — confronts Antonio’s group with suspicion
- Execution and Disposal — later killed by Antonio in a revenge killing