Golden Peppers
Overview
Year Founded: 2022
Status: Active
Beginning as a guild for hire, and eventually finding more to life than working for others, The Golden Peppers were content being an amicable and quirky bunch with a shared kindship that largely sought out the good in others. As time, and numerous conflicts, wore on they eventually took refuge in the Pavlovo Military Gas Zone; recoiling from the world and its incessant woes. This, some say, changed them, guiding them towards more isolationist ideals and caustic behavior; even becoming obsessed with the gas. While they may disagree with the rumors surrounding the gas, they will use any means necessary to protect its sanctity and ensure their uninterrupted access to the solace it provides them.
Alignment
The Golden Peppers are closest to Chaotic Neutral in alignment archetype. Often electing to not be directly involved in what they consider the affairs of outsiders, their motivations are, at times, obscured. Caring foremost about their continued access to their home, they seek out what they consider necessary relations of utility. They possess an inherent curiousity of the goings-on beyond Pavlovo, the reasons for which are as nebulous as their home.
Appearance
The Golden Peppers can be identified by wearing a dark gray armband with the yellow Golden Peppers logo. Previously they wore a golden snake armband. The members tend to wear unique outfits, usually dressing in darker colors, with gas masks on their hip.
Origins
The Golden Peppers were founded by two survivors named Cob and Gabe that were new to the land and had developed a vision. Through traversing the land, they saw the people they came across needed materials, food, all the things required to survive. Cob and Gabe saw the despair all around and decided to set up in the East. They started helping people obtain items they needed, and realized trading could be lucrative, as well as being available for hire for certain jobs. They soon began to find like-minded members, and the Golden Peppers were born.
Territory
- Pavlovo
The Golden Peppers have claimed the town of Pavlovo due to its central location within the western area of Chernarus. This enables traders to relatively easily access the faction, no matter which area of Chernarus they are coming from. Recently, The Commune has taken residence in the church within Pavlovo, led by Pabla the 9th.
- Farm located NW of Pavlovo
The Golden Peppers reside at the farm located just northwest of the town of Pavlovo. This is where the faction conducts business. Hostility within the compound is not condoned as this is where business transactions are conducted.
Goals
The Golden Peppers did not choose to turn away from the world, they feel it was forced upon them and all will have to reap the repercussions. The gas provides them with a brief solace and they strive to maintain trade networks to facilitate access to it and reward those of whom aide them in its pursuit. They will punish those who disrupt its tranquility. Pay no mind to their coughing, everything is fine.
Values
Autonomy, Vigilance, Reclusion -The will of Outsiders shall not be imposed.
History
I. Eastern Origins
The Golden Peppers were founded by two survivors named Cob and Gabe that were new to the land and had a vision. After traversing the lands of Chernarus, they decided to plant some roots in Eastern Chernarus, specifically in Orlovets and eventually encompassing Dolina as well. Through their experience, they had the grand idea to set up a trading post and be mercenaries for hire. Their ideas of trading and jobs for hire were much different than they are now. Through luck and some good cunning, they recruited a number of members to join their ranks. Eventually though, their way of life caught up to them with Gabe being put into a coma and many members being killed or going missing. Cob and Ross then decided they needed to redefine the vision of the Golden Peppers. After talking with Waxxer of The Renegades, Cob decided it was for the best to change locations to the West and redefine the sort of trading and jobs the Golden Peppers would provide, leaning more toward their inherently good nature. There was also economic opportunity out West, so Cob knew this would be the best step for the group.
II. The Move West
During a time of great hibernation across Chernarus, The Golden Peppers officially moved out West, specifically to the town of Pavlovo. They began to set up their trading operation in the farm complex Northwest of the town of Pavlovo. The group thought this would be an ideal spot to conduct business, right in the heart of the West. The move took a lot of effort and help, but the members knew this venture was going to be worth it.
III. Western Settlement
After cementing a foothold in the West, the Golden Peppers were able to recruit new members, reconnect with those who’d gone missing, and Gabe recovered from his coma, swelling their ranks once more. The vision Cob has for the group still takes shape daily, as people come from all over Chernarus to trade and negotiate with the Golden Peppers. With more members than ever before believing in the same dream Cob has, the Golden Pepper are a staple in the West.
Notable Members
Cob- Leader and founder of the Golden Peppers. His vision has helped what the faction has become and always envisions what the future will look like. He is very communicative and has always worked as the face of the Golden Peppers, taking decisions and discussing diplomacy with other groups.
Gabe- Former leader and founder of the Golden Peppers. A loveable one-eyed mute, Gabe communicates through sign language and has helped shape what the Golden Peppers have become. Normally working behind the scenes, he used to contribute with strategic planning and creative decisions for the group, putting together the name, logo and group concept.
Ross- Ross has helped Cob and Gabe grow the Golden Peppers to what they are today by being the second-in-command of sorts, helping the Peppers’ vision stay alive whilst making sure its members are taken care of. Ross also has a keen eye for engineering and design. Before officially joining the Peppers, Ross was the leader of The Row, running with the Peppers as a very close friend and finally joining them officially on May 2022.
Regi- Regi was the first person to officially join the Golden Peppers, on April 2022. He is very known for being one of the best roleplayers in the group.
Rob- The third member to join the Peppers. He quickly got interested in the group after meeting them in Severograd on his 5th day on DUG and being warmly welcomed by them, then officially joined on the next day, May 4th 2022.
Relationships
The Renegades- The Renegades, notably Waxxer and Charlie Hughes, have a long-standing history with The Golden Peppers, tracing all the way back to their roots in the East.
The Collective- Prior to moving West, good relations were established between The Golden Peppers and The Collective, only strengthening with the move.