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Dan O'Connor

A minor character who appears briefly.

minor

Also known as Dan

First appearance: xxi ashton kirk begins to plan

Dan O'Connor shows up with force in XX: One of the Old Sort. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as a mutual acquaintance of Ashton-Kirk and Tobin, praised for his whiskey judgment and heart.
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Dan O'Connor first appears in 0023 xxi ashton kirk begins to plan.

In XX: One of the Old Sort: Mentioned as a mutual acquaintance of Ashton-Kirk and Tobin, praised for his whiskey judgment and heart.

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MTMr. TobinAKAshton KirkMBMr. BernstineOSOsborneMSMr. StillmanDODan O'Connor

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  • Other

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  • Minor informants and helpers
  • Core suspects and witnesses
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See Dan O'Connor in xxi ashton kirk begins to plan
See Dan O'Connor in XX: One of the Old Sort