Ryan Oxford

"Yep. I'm an ally to that crew, alright. Hoyt says I'm their most crucial ally, but...I don't do all that much, honestly."

- Oxford, referring to Maelstrom. (Sanguine Melancholia) Ryan Oxford is a supporting character in ''Sanguine Melancholia. ''He is one of the four Councilors that oversee the Precincts. He is the representative for Precinct 03.

He also appears in Better Days where he serves as a detective working for Taylor Ashburne.

In-Game (Sanguine Melancholia)
Oxford is first seen when Adrien and Locke go to him in search of information about Maelstrom, following Hoyt's advice. Oxford provides the information that the duo needs to see out Graham, before the two part ways with him.

Later, Oxford calls in over the radio to the Hunters and explains that he's in trouble. He is cut off before he can finish his transmission, and is promptly imprisoned, having been found out as a supporter of the Hunters. Graham, Adrien, and Locke sneak into the prison where he's being held in Precinct 02 and free him before escaping through the mines under the city, with Jeane tagging along.

Upon making it back outside, Oxford insists on staying close to the Precincts despite the whole ordeal, as he wants to be close to Ashburne.

In-Game (Better Days)
Oxford works as a detective directly under Ashburne in Better Days. As he grows closer to Adrien, he tries to help him and Ashburne become friends, much to both of their dismay.

Taylor Ashburne
Ashburne and Oxford are shown to be fairly close, though the exact nature of their relationship is unknown. Oxford worries deeply for Ashburne, implying that he may be aware of the latter's softer side.

In the bonus chapter, Road of the Faceless, Cross claims to have witnessed some sort of sexual encounter between the two of them, clarifying that the claim is not a joke.