Saltmarsh loyalists

The loyalists consist of newcomers who arrived from the eastern reaches of Vestanfalls, loyal to the Emperor. They feel that the town should focus on becoming a useful asset to and value the good of the empire before the good of the region. The town guard, the dwarves, and the local farmers are generally loyalists. The loyalists care about security. They want to keep Vestanfalls enemies at bay while ensuring law and order. They see smuggling as a key problem, as it enriches the Sailors of Fate at the cost of the imperial treasury and the efforts of honest merchants.
Above all else, the members of this faction put their faith in law. They exert influence through the town guard, though they remain within their legal authority.
At their best, the loyalists want to grow Saltmarsh into a trading hub with a higher standard of living and improved security. If the Sailors of Fate are held in check and the sea lanes cleared of threats, Saltmarsh can grow to become the envy of the world.
At their worst, the loyalists see the people of Saltmarsh as a barrier to growth. The locals are little more than allies of the Sailors of Fate, traitors who for too long have evaded the Emperor’s notice. If they were to do as the loyalists tell them, then perhaps this fish-reeking pile of a town could become something respectable.