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Peter Paterson

A local man who helps the group.

minor

Also known as Peter

First appearance: ix the first battle of the cruives

Peter Paterson shows up with force in XV: The Gorbals Die-Hards Go Into Action. The page is where that presence becomes real.

One of the Die-Hards, present in the kitchen.
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In XV: The Gorbals Die-Hards Go Into Action: One of the Die-Hards, present in the kitchen. He identifies the explosion as dynamite and is…

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DMDickson McCunnDODougalMMMr. McNairSASir Archibald …TRTam RobisonPPPeter Paterson

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Gorbals Die-Hards and locals
  • Protagonist
  • Local allies and villains
  • Supporting characters and antagonists

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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