Jakobus Morenga

You were born in 1875 to a Herero mother and Nama father. You are chief leader in the ​ insurrection against the German Empire, and because of your parents’ influence in both major ​ tribes, you are highly respected in both tribes for both blood links as well as your physical efforts against the empire. Because of your influence in both tribes, you are known for forging the alliance between the Herero and Namaqua tribes, previously known as rivals. Your successful anti­German guerrilla forces gained you recognition not just among the local tribes, but the German government. Although not always on good terms, your reputation gained respect within the German army, and were known as an extrememly strategic genius and noble fighter, often being called “the Black Napoleon” by soldiers.

Overt Powers ● You are the chief leader in the insurrection against the German occupation and have the power over the Nama and Herero tribes to declare an uprising at any given moment necessary ● You have an extensive amount of experience in combat fighting from the uprisings and because of your recognition as a hero among the tribes, you have the ability to sway the tribes people towards whatever you deem necessary to end the German occupation

Lothar von Tratha

rd You were born July 3 ​ 1848 to the prominent Saxon noble family. You are the ​ Commander in Chief of German South­West Africa under the direction to crush the native ​ rebellion. You were the commander in Ratzeburg of the Lauenburgisches Jager Batallion Nr. 9 for two years before being indefinitely deployed to Africa in 1894. You were appointed the commander of the colonial forces in German East Africa and you are known to be ruthlessly successful in suppressing the uprisings there.

Overt Powers ● As the Commander in Chief of , you hold the highest degree of power in the German government of the colony. You control what actions the Army conducts as well as maintaining the concentration camps and policing on the colony ● As the Commander in Chief, you have full financial support from the German Empire and can access that support if necessary in the event of a crisis

Theodor Leutwein

th You were born on May 9 ​ 1849 and are the Counsel to the Governor of German South ​ ​ West Africa. You have had experience as both the Commander of troops and as ​ the governor. You have military and leadership experience through your time in the Prussian Army. You desire to industrialize German South West Africa and modernize the colony as much as possible, all the while retaining peace between the indigenous peoples, using whatever means necessary.

Overt Powers ● You have direct access to the military troops in the colony ● As the Counel to the Governor, you have the ability to sway the Governor militarily and politically to commit to your desire to modernize and industrialize ● Access to the most modern technology in transportation and military weapons

Guido Henckel von Donnersmarck

th You were born August 10 ​ 1830 to a very wealthy family. You are a German ​ ​ Industrialist, German nobleman, industrial magnate, and one of the richest men of your time. ​ You were a reserve officer during the Franco­Prussian War. You have a fair amount of military experience, but your wealth and class status has gained you vast amounts of power in the new colony.

Overt Powers ● Your inherited wealth and status has made you an important figure to the interest of expanding and industrializing the colony of the German South West Africa. This position has gained you the power to sway the German officials of the colony to help industrialize and modernize

Hendrik Witbooi

You were born in 1830 into the Nama tribe. Your grandfather and father were both well known and respected Chiefs of your tribe, and you were the Chief of the Ikhowesin people, a sub­tribe, but because of tribal wars and tribal appointment, you are the King of Nama. You are ​ ​ known as a hero to your own tribe, even to the Herero tribe. You’ve fought many battles against other tribes, but once the Germans invaded, you began to gather together as one to fight against the Germans. You are heavily influenced by Christianity, but use it to guide your people against German occupation. Your experience through your grandfather and father has provided you with the knowledge and skills of how to guide people and create a coalition between all tribes against the Germans.

Overt Powers ● Direct and oversee all political and military actions of the Namaqua tribe ● Directly influence Chief of Namaqua and Herero in courses of action

Samuel Maharero

You were born in 1856 and you are the Chief of the . You were born to ​ ​ Kamaharero, an important Herero warrior and cattle rider. You were seen as a potential priest for the Lutheran church, but when your father died, you gained the chieftainship in the area of . You initially were on good terms with German administration, particularly Theodor Leutwein, but with the increase of economic difficulties and German attacks not just by soldiers but by farmers, the use of Herero land for railroads, all destroyed any relations the indigenous peoples had with the Germans. You left behind potential priesthood to fight for your tribe against the German occupation.

Overt Powers ● Under the supervision of the King of Nama, conduct and carry out all military actions ● Access to Tribe’s weapons chamber ● Access to Tribe soldiers

Immanuel Shifidi

You were born in , and you are a Namibian activist. You fought at Omugulugwombashe and have a vast amount guerilla military warfare knowledge and experience. You are the Commander of the Underground Independence Forces. You are well ​ ​ respected among the major tribes of Namaqua and Herero, and you are an underground education activist as well as a women’s rights activist. Given your support for women’s rights, this movement supports you in full and will serve as your right hand.

Overt Powers ● As the Commander of the Underground Independence Forces, you have the power over your committed members to support you in your actions against the German occupation

Adolph von Hansemann

You were born in 1826 to a rich affluent family in the railroad industry in Germany. You are the most influential Railroad Entrepreneur of Germany in German South West Africa. have ​ ​ experience in the Gelsenkirchen Mining Company, and are actively trying to modernize the colony of German South West Africa. Given your affluence, you have strong connections with the German Empire, German military, since they desire your expertise.

Overt Powers ● Mining ties with other African Colonies, particularly South Africa

Harold Pupkewitz

You were born in 1820, and you are the Master of Coin. You are in charge of the royal ​ ​ treasury of the German Empire in German South West Africa. You receive specific instruction from the Emperor on financial matters, but you also have influence over the Emperor on how finances should be managed. You are also responsible for raising money within the colony, with specific interest in the mining company and the railroad business. You provide funds to make anything happen on the colony.

Overt Powers ● Direct power from the Emperor to determine how finances should be managed in the colony ● Since you are in charge of the treasury of the German Empire, you carry the most leverage over all German officials since they cannot commit to any action without your financial support

Heinrich Ernst Göring ​ ​

You were born in 1827 and although you are a German settler, you have an incredible influence on tribe leaders and tribe members, and the local population at large. You are a jurist ​ and diplomat, and have served as the colonial governor of German South­West Africa. You are ​ sympathetic to the indigenous population, but given your birth, you still have strong ties to the German Empire. You are often swayed towards the best interest of the German Empire, but you support the tribal leaders.

Overt Powers ● As the German diplomat, you have the ability to sway the Commander in Chief to support your goals of peace in the colony ● Access to weapons ● Access to financial support from German Empire

Phil ya Nangoloh

You were born in 1830 and are of Nama and Herero descent. You are the Archbishop of ​ Namaqua, but have strong influence over both tribes given your religious importance. Because ​ of your Christian influence, you are respected by local tribes, but also German priests and church members in the local Lutheran Churches for the settler community. The tribesmen look to you for guidance and support, but you are still well respected by the German settler citizens.

Overt Powers ● Highest Christian influence as an indigenous individual, and with this position can sway your church members ● You have control of the indigenous churches and can use them in ways you deem necessary

Gerson von Bleichroder

You were born in 120 and you are the Co­Founder of German Colonial Society for South West Africa, and you are an affluent German Banker. You have full support from the German ​ ​ Empire and Military since your goal lines up with their own aspirations, which is to modernize the colony. Your financial power has gained you respect from the German Empire, and you carry a lot of power over the military because of that.

Overt Powers ● Financial power and affluence

Curt von François ​ ​

nd You were born on October 2 ​ 1852 and are the Schutztruppe Troop Commissioner. You ​ ​ ​ have an extensive amount of military intelligence having served in the Prussian Cadet Corps, and having fought in the Franco­Prussian War of 1870­1871. You worked as a geographer in several expeditions in several African colonies, making you more experienced with local tribes and customs. You have complete authority over the Schutztruppe troop, and are under direction to provide security to the territory, by any means necessary.

Overt Powers ● You have the ability to use police force on indigenous peoples and unruly settlers, specifically including the ability to make arrests

Emma Tuahepa

You were born in 1840, and you are the Archdruid of Gobabis, an eastern city of German ​ ​ South West Africa. Because of your position and your geographic location, you have a lot of leverage over the settlers as you are well respected among big and large tribes, including the Namaqua and Herero. Your community is also made up of members that were once nomadic, so both you and your people have the advantage to knowing the local terrain, and can leave and sustain yourself as a community at any point in time at any location. You have strong ties to the local Christian Churches, both German and local. You are not completely against German colonialism because you and your community have gained shelter and food from their industrialization, but the increase in German hostility towards the indigenous population has caused tensions to flare.

Overt Powers ● You have the ability to conduct orders to your community, and given your nomadic history, have the ability to survive in the vast types of terrain the German South West contains

Kabali Wixa

You were born in 1862 to the Namaqua tribe. You are the Sage and Healer of Namaqua ​ of your tribe, passed down from your father and grandfather, and have an incredible influence over not just the Namaqua tribe and tribe leaders, but the Herero tribe as well. Both tribes see as their miracle worker, and as their adviser. With the increase of political dissent, the chief leaders of Namaqua and Herero look to you for guidance. German officers have learned of your position and importance, and have often tried to gain your trust using food, water and shelter as leverage during droughts and disease outbreaks.

Overt Powers ● Ability to sway chief leaders politically, who in turn have control over entire tribe community

Mandume Ya Ndemufayo

You were born in 1860 and you are appointed as the King of the Kwanyama by blood ​ ​ relations. Although your tribe is not large, you have direct influence over the King of Nama because you come from the same family line. You fought as the highest ranking military tribal official in several uprisings against the German occupation, and have gained an extensive amount of military and political intelligence about and against the German enemy.

Overt Powers ● Complete control over tribe soldiers ● Your influence over your family member, the King of Nama, gives you the ability to sway him to act militarily and politically as you see fit

Adelaide Baum

You were born in 1859 and you are the Leader of the Mothers of the Land Women’s ​ Rights Movement. You and your members have fully supported all tribes particularly the ​ Namaqua and Herero tribes in all uprisings against the German occupation. You and your members all come from different tribes, a majority coming from the two major tribes of Namaqua and Herero, and because of this, you are supported and respected by both major tribes. Most of your members, including yourself, have taken up arms in the uprisings and have gained knowledge of guerilla warfare tactics. You also partially grew up in the German school system and have an understanding of German customs and traditions, and are well respected amongst radical and rebel priests and settler citizens.

Overt Powers ● You are the leader of an entire movement, and have direct power of political decisions and actions carried out by your members

Ludwig von Estorff

th You were born December 25 ​ 1859, and are the Commander of Shark Island ​ ​ Concentration Camp. The German Emperor appointed you as Commander because of the ​ expansive amount of military intelligence and leadership you gained through experience serving as the General of the German Army. You are known for being ruthless towards indigenous peoples and unruly settler rebels.

Overt ● You have control over military soldiers serving on the Concentration Camp ● You have the ability to make arrests and bring in new prisoners to the camp ● You have the power to conduct punishment, including the death penalty

Erich Victor Carl August Franke

st You were born on July 21 ​ 1865 and you are the second highest ranking German military ​ ​ officer in the German South West. Your main post is with the Schutztruppe Troop, but because ​ of your positon, you directly influence the Commander of Schutztruppe and the Governor over issues with the military and security of the entire colony. You have an extensive history fighting in the Prussian Wars, as well as combatting indigenous rebellion in the German South West African colony.

Overt Powers ● Ability to make arrests and assign criminals to Shark Island Concentration Camp ● Direct influence over military actions and decisions

Ndali Doeseb

You were born in 1860 and you serve as the Female Herero Tribe Leader. You were ​ ​ appointed by the Chief of Herero who was encouraged by the leader of Mothers of the Land Women’s Rights Movement, to represent the women of your tribe. You work directly with Mothers of the Land and have direct influence of the Chief of Herero. You have fought side by side in the uprisings against the German Empire, so you have the military strength through training and intelligence.

Overt Powers ● Guerilla military experience and expertise ● You are the right hand of the Chief of Herero and have the ability to sway him and his solders

Anara Indongo

You were born in 1865 and are the Female Nama Tribe Leader. You were appointed by ​ ​ the Chief of Nama who was encouraged by the leader of Mothers of the Land Women’s Rights Movement, to represent the women of your tribe. You work directly with Mothers of the Land and have direct influence of the Chief of Nama. You have fought side by side in the uprisings against the German Empire, so you have the military strength through training and intelligence.

Overt Powers ● Guerilla military experience and expertise ● You are the right hand of the Chief of Namaqua and have the ability to sway him and his solders

Gustav Nachtigal

You were born in 1825 and you are the Commissioner for German South West Africa. ​ ​ You have authority over any course of action the military and police of the colony conduct. You have experience with native cultures in other African colonies, with an extensive history in exploring foreign countries. You have a fair amount of influence over the indigenous population belonging to local Lutheran churches because your father was a well known Lutheran pastor.

Overt Powers ● You have the ability to deny or agree to any military or police action ● You have can coerce German officials to take any action you deem necessary