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Basilio was a young boy living in San Diego and the older brother of Crispin. Following his mother's death and his brother's disappearance, Basilio fled the town and was taken in by Capitan Tiago. Living in Manila, he became a medical student, also joining the student organization attempting to found the Castilian Academy. Basilio was born the son of Sisa in San Diego sometime in 1871. Growing up with his younger brother Crispin, the two eventually became sacristans at the San Diego…

Padre Damaso was the former town curate of San Diego and the real father of Maria Clara. Opposing his daughter's marriage to Crisostomo Ibarra, the man made efforts to drive the two apart for Maria Clara's sake. Padre Damaso became a Franciscan priest in the Philippines sometime in 1858, serving...

"Sir, I am the bearer of the wishes of many unfortunates." ―Elias[src] Elias was a fugitive living in San Diego. Enduring one tragedy after another, he began working to improve society. After his life was saved by Crisostomo Ibarra, he began aiding the young man, saving him on numerous occasions. Elias was born to a rich family in Manila alongside his twin sister, with his father being the son of a prostitute and his mother being the daughter of a rich man. Told that their father was dead…

Crispin was a young boy living in San Diego and one of the sacristans of its church alongside his brother Basilio. After being accused of stealing from the church's coffers, Crispin was punished by the head sacristan and Padre Salvi. Born the son of Sisa, Crispin and his brother, Basilio, eventually became sacristans for the San Diego church. In 1881, on All Saints' Day, Crispin and his brother rang the bells in the San Diego church. Having been accused of stealing two gold pieces by the…

Padre Salvi was the town curate of San Diego and the successor of Padre Damaso. Possessing a rivalry with the town's alferez, he later orchestrated the downfall of Crisostomo Ibarra, manipulating the townspeople in the process. Around the 1880s, Padre Salvi was assigned town curate of San Diego, gaining great influence over the townspeople. During this time, he also struggled for control over the town with the alferez of the Guardia Civil.[1] At some point, he began lusting after Capitan…

"When he was alive I could degrade myself; I still had the consolation of knowing that he lived and perhaps might think of me. Now that he is dead, I would rather be a nun or be dead myself." ―[src] Clara was the daughter of Capitan Tiago and the fiancée of Crisostomo Ibarra. Following Ibarra's return to San Diego, Maria Clara faced numerous objections to their betrothal. Maria Clara was born between Padre Damaso and Doña Pia. With her mother dying in childbirth, Maria Clara was raised the…

Sisa was a woman living in San Diego and the mother of Basilio and Crispin. After both of her sons went missing, Sisa went insane, wandering around town while searching for them. Sisa eventually settled and married in San Diego. Abused by her husband, she bore him two sons, Basilio and Crispin. She also gained the acquaintance of her neighbor, Pilosopo Tasio.[1] On All Saints' Day in 1881, Sisa cooked dinner for her sons, only for her husband to come by and eat most of it. Later that night…

Capitan Tiago was an influential businessman in San Diego and the father of Maria Clara. Betrothing his daughter to Crisostomo Ibarra, Capitan Tiago struggled to obey the will of the friars. Tiago was born the only son of a sugar miller in Malabon. Despite being well-off, his father refused to pay for his schooling, leading Tiago to be taken in and sent to school by a Dominican. Around this time, he unsuccessfully courted Doña Victorina. After both his father and the Dominican died, Tiago…