Mr. Franklin Benjamin
Mr. Franklin Benjamin is one of The Lord Governor's bureaucrat's in office, tasked with the never-ending job of records, paper, mail, letters, deeds, and all things involving paper, ink, reports, signatures, and wax seals. All documents to be signed by the Lord Governor goes through him for review first, and to make sure that all necessary items are included, and that he is well versed with what each document contains before the Lord Governor puts quill and ink to the papers.
A long time widower, with a fondness for good horses, fresh fruit and sugar cakes, and strolls along the beach in his spare time, Franklin starts his day with a small glass of brandy to fortify himself, and runs his office and workers with a steady hand. He is gentle but firm, knowing that a hard demanding taskmaster gets little done and destroys the opinions of him by those in his employment. He allows enough leeway to give a comfortable air to the workplace, but also keeps them reminded of the seriousness of the matters in the office and of the need to be complete, thorough, and professional at all times.
Backstory:
"Franklin Benjamin looked over the latest dispatches and reports that had been brought to him by courier aboard the HMS Winthrop. True, the news was over a month old, and things may have possibly changed since then, but it was still news.
"Hmmm..." He said to himself. "We are to receive a section of artillery and crew to help support our infantry in defense of the town and the island. This is a good thing. The governor should be pleased with this." He looked through the other papers, and made mental notes to himself about their contents before taking them to the Lord Governor.
"Perhaps this evening, I can discuss some financial matters with some of my associates over a nice glass of claret." He said to himself and smiled, already imaging some of the coins jingling in his purse."
Privates Laurel and Hardy, (The Lord Governors Day Guards at Residence)
Privates Laurel and Hardy have been specially designated and deemed for the post of Daytime Guards for The Lord Governor's Residence.
By Day they can be found standing their posts, one of them on each side of the front entry door to prevent and dissuade any unwelcome guests or intruders upon the establishment.
If needed they may also come to assist in ensuring that someone being removed from the interior is done so in a quick, and if need be, forceful manner; at the point of a bayonet if necessary.
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