Hanson Alister

Cat believes Hanson left the Raggers without regard for her; jealousy, hurt, and lingering attraction shape their tense exchange.

Hanson is the name Mam uses when scolding Han; the text also presents Han Alister as his current identity apart from his former street names.

Hanson abducts Raisa to escape capture, but does not harm her and later protects her from Raggers who would rob her.

Hanson says he currently works as a runner for Lucius and does trading and other small jobs.

Jemson knows and believes in Hanson, urging him to abandon the hostage-taking and insisting he is better than his desperate actions suggest.

Jonas was a Ragger during Hanson’s time as streetlord and recalls the shares being better under Hanson’s leadership.

Sarie is one of the captured Raggers Hanson intends to help rescue after learning she was taken with Flinn and Jed.

Amon recognizes Hanson as the wanted streetlord Cuffs and attempts to stop him; their confrontation ends with Hanson taking Raisa hostage.

Velvet is associated with Cat and challenges Hanson’s return to Ragmarket, while Hanson attempts to win the Raggers’ support.