Chapter 10.5: Scrounge-Fest
~Day 1~
May 5th, 2018
Time: Afternoon
Head to the dorms again.
Jason looks around for anything to make simple traps out of. Maybe some tree limbs that are still a bit springy, or something similar to set up a snare.
Continue to search for suitable throwing spear materials, or anything else that could do some damage when thrown.
Continue my search staying near the group.
See about collecting loot from the place.
Kyle heads over to the Dormitories, the double-door entrance has rusted long since. Peeking inside, he can see that the corridor stretches out both to his left and right, the carpeted floor moist and soggy. Staircases at either end of the corridor provide a way to ascend to the higher stories of the dorm. The doors to the rooms themselves are in varying conditions, some are closed and possibly locked, others are ajar or missing completely.
Jason searches for materials to make some traps out of. [Jason Perception: 2+1] Towards a standing tree he finds a collection of Small Branches to fulfill what he needs, so there's only enough of them to make one snare trap, possibly two if he's very efficient.
Big Joe searches for something that could be converted into Throwing Spears or some other form of throwing weaponry. [Big Joe Perception: 2-1] Joe picks up a big stick that looks like it could be definitely used as a Spear if it was sharpened and cleaned a bit. He swings it a few times experimentally, and it breaks off in his hand. Apparently, it turned out to be too decayed for human use. The search for a Throwing Spear has not been very fruitful for Joe.
Decado continues his search for scraps and electronics. [Decado Perception: 3] Decado searches around on the grounds for electronics, but mainly comes up with varying assortments of junk, with everything from Shards of Glass to Empty Aluminum Cans.
Charles scavenges for general loot. [Charles Perception: 4] In the midst of some plastic and metal wreckage, Charles finds a Bicycle Chain. Besides being a bit dirty, it's in perfectly fine condition, although the bike it was attached to appears to have been long gone.
It appears that nothing of value is in the current area, though perhaps the Dormitory Hall Kyle is exploring holds a few items of value hidden in the rooms.
"Well, I'll show you. But if you pass out, it's on yourself."
Start walking towards the barn.
John takes off his shirt and puts it over his nose, then, after a second of thought, puts his helmet on over that. He tries to walk into the barn.
"Seriously, be careful, man. The smell is incredibly awful in there."
Follow carefully. Gird myself for the terrible stench. Don't take my shirt off, though, that would be counterproductive. Simply put my sleeve in front of my face.
After a cordial greeting, John Smith is inducted into the group.
He rides in on his Motorcycle, which isn't his original ride but one he managed to pick up from a locked garage long after the outbreak. It's taken him all over the place, though now it's running low on fuel. Along with it is his Motorcycle Helmet, a sturdy piece of protection that saved his life when a scavenger hit him with a Lead Pipe that would have surely broke his skull if it wasn't for his trusty gear. He carries around a University Style Backpack and a Meat Cleaver both effectively lethal and terrorizing, and additionally as John had found out on surprisingly infrequent occasions, can be improvised as a thrown weapon. A recent raid on a Home Improvement Store has also netted him a Can of 50 Nails.
A masterful chef from a professional background, (A.K.A. pizza boy from a chain restaurant) John knows how to concoct nutritious, filling meals out of unwilling ingredients with his Cooking expertise. Having delivered pizza to the nastiest parts of Detroit ghettos and slums, John has managed to become a capable Driver even in tight, difficult spots, and can even Parkour on foot, a skill developed by jumping many fences and even leaping over building tops.
John, Majikthise and Alejandro all makes their way outside, back to the barn. Equipping themselves properly for the situation, John is the first to open the door to the barn.
[John Constitution: 1-1+1(Helmet)]
[Alejandro Constitution: 6-1]
[Majikthise Constitution: 5-1]
Perhaps the effect isn't so bad on Alejandro and Majikthise, who know what it's like and have properly braced it. As for John, standing in front of both of them, the scent quickly pierces through the Motorcycle Helmet's barrier. Instinctively, he slams the door shut and walks backwards, falling onto his knees, feeling terribly sick after that.
The effects of Hunger and Thirst begin to effect all the survivors.
Hunger: -1 Intelligence, -1 Endurance
Thirst: -1 Intelligence, -1 Endurance, -1 Constitution, -1 Will
These penalties stack.
Player Survivors: 7
NPC Survivors: 0
Group Needs: Food/Water
[Hunger: -1 Intelligence, -1 Endurance
Thirst: -1 Intelligence, -1 Endurance, -1 Constitution, -1 Will]
Clouds: Light Coverage
Temperature: Moderately Chilly
FS: 61.5 (+12: Requires Cooking)
WS: 60
Base: None
Colors:
Kyle
Charles
Name: Kyle Johnson
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Occupation: Writer
Attributes:
Strength:-
Perception:+
Agility:
Endurance:-
Stealth:
Dexterity:+
Constitution:
Will: --
Intelligence:+
Charisma:
Luck: +
Skills:
Storytelling[4]
Spanish, French & German[2]
Long Guns[2]
Equipment:
Upgraded 870 Remington Pump-Action Shotgun (8/8) (Flashlight: 100&) - A military-grade pump-shotgun outfitted with a grip, reinforced butt and underhand flashlight.
Box of 20 Matches - Matchbox, partially-full. Matches can be struck across the box's rough exterior parts to ignite them.
Physical Health: Normal
Mental Health: Normal
Name: Charles
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Occupation: Student, computer repairman
Attributes:
Strength:--
Perception:+
Agility:
Endurance:+
Stealth:
Dexterity:
Constitution:
Will:
Intelligence:++
Charisma: -
Luck:-
Skills:
Build Electronics[4]
Hacking[2]
WW2-Era Weaponry [2]
Equipment:
Thompson Submachine Gun (50/50) - Submachine gun made famous by gangsters and soldiers alike with its high firing rate lethality.
Walkie Talkie (100%) - Electronic devices that allow for communications across long distances. Can communicate with other Walkie Talkies on the same frequency.
.40 Pistol (0/0) - A powerful firearm. It doesn't have the fire rate of some of its smaller counterparts, but it does pack a punch.
Physical Health: Normal
Mental Health: Normal
Name: Jane Stone
Gender: Female
Age: 27
Occupation: Lumberjack
Color: Red
Attributes:
Strength:++
Perception:
Agility:--
Endurance:+++
Stealth:----
Dexterity:--
Constitution:++
Will:++
Intelligence:-
Charisma:+
Luck:-
Equipment:
Jäger Chainsaw - Custom German chainsaw equipped with razor-sharp metal teeth. Gas-powered.
Pair of Tough Leather Gloves - Leather gloves worn by members of the logging community, toughened to withstand daily lumberjack activities.
Skills:
Woodworking[4]
Axe Combat[2]
Forest Survival[2]
Physical Health: Normal
Mental Health: Normal
Name : Decado Bison ( The Prince in the Shadows. )
Gender : Male
Age : 29
Occupation : Entrepreneur. ( To lazy to work. )
Color : Blue
Attributes:
Strength: -
Perception: -
Agility: -
Endurance:
Stealth: ---
Dexterity: ++
Constitution: -
Will:
Intelligence: ++
Charisma: +++
Luck:
Skills:
Mechanics[4]
Logistics[2]
Persuasion[2]
Equipment:
Skateboard - An expensive, custom-designed board made for the purpose of performing crazy tricks.
Tanto Knife - A sharp Japanese blade, historically a weapon carried by Samurai.
Name: Alejandro Cuéllar
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Occupation: Tech support call center of a computer manufacturer
Color: Bold teal
Strength: --
Perception: -
Agility:
Endurance: +
Stealth: --
Dexterity: -
Constitution: --
Will: ++++
Intelligence: ++
Charisma: +
Luck:
Skills:
Computers[4]
Pacification[2]
Gambling[2]
Equipment:
20 100mg Caffeine Pills - Nabbed from a pharmacy post-apocalypse, Alejandro forgot he was carrying these. Gives a stimulant boost to energize and heighten awareness.
Deck of Cards - A full deck of cards for play. Claimed to be lucky by Alejandro.
.22 Hunting Rifle (10/20) - Low-caliber rifle used originally for hunting small game. Low power, but highly accurate and reliable.
Sickle - Crescent-shaped farming tool with a metal blade used for cutting down crops.
Physical Health: Normal
Mental Health: Normal
Name: Big Joe Davidson
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Occupation: Construction worker
Color: Orange
Attributes:
Strength:++
Perception:+
Agility:-
Endurance:++
Stealth:--
Dexterity:+
Constitution:+
Will:++
Intelligence:-
Charisma:--
Luck:--
Skills:
Construction[4]
Throwing[2]
Vehicle Repair[2]
Equipment:
Claw Hammer - A construction item for slamming in nails, among other duties. The head has both a hammer-end a claw, used to pry nails off.
Tire Iron - Tool used to replace tires. It curves near the end into an opening used to shift tires off and on a vehicle.
Physical Health: Normal
Mental Health: Normal
Name: Majikthise
Gender: Female
Age: 29
Occupation: before the plague - middle school geography teacher. After the plague - scholar.
Color: yellow-green
Attributes:
Strength:
Perception: -
Agility:
Endurance:
Stealth: -
Dexterity:
Constitution:
Will: +
Intelligence: +
Charisma: +
Luck: -
Skills:
Teaching[4]
Scouting[2]
Reading[2]
Equipment:
Whistle - A metal whistle that emits a high-pitched noise when blown into, a shrill sound that can be heard over quite a long distance.
Compass - A navigational instrument that shows direction relative to the surface of the Earth, utilizing the cardinal directions to point the way.
Walkie Talkie (100%) - Electronic devices that allow for communications across long distances. Can communicate with other Walkie Talkies on the same frequency.
Physical Health: Normal
Mental Health: Normal
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Occupation: Veteran/Mountain Man
Color: Navy
Attributes:
Strength:++
Perception:++
Agility:--
Endurance:++
Stealth: ++++
Dexterity:++
Constitution:++
Will: --
Intelligence:----
Charisma: ----
Luck:--
Skills:
Blades[4]
Trapping[2]
Mountain Survival [2]
Equipment:
Makeshift Satchel - A pack made out of spare burlap and wood, sturdy and able to carry a good amount of supplies.
Machete - A knife approaching a sword in terms of length and width, it functions as a versatile tool as well as a deadly close-quarters weapon.
Composite Bow - A traditional wooden bow, constructed in the style of the ancient hunting weapons.
8 Arrows - Bow ammunition, they have the advantage over other ammunition of being completely silent.
Physical Health: Normal
Mental Health: Normal
Name: John Smith
Gender: Male
Age : 26
Occupation: Pizza Delivery Man
Color: Navy
Abilities:
Strength: --
Perception: +
Agility: +
Endurance: -
Stealth: +
Dexterity: ++
Constitution: --
Will: --
Intelligence: +
Charisma: +
Skills:
Cooking [4]
Driving [2]
Parkour [2]
Equipment:
Motorcycle (Gas: 4%) -
Motorcycle Helmet -
Backpack -
Meat Cleaver -
Can of 50 Nails -
Biography: John lived in Detroit, working as a pizza delivery man. Considering the amount of times he'd been shot at, he probably was not getting paid enough. He learned to expect anything... except the walking dead. His skills in dodging bullets appeared to still keep him alive after the end.
If I may ask to the party at the farm, why do you want to investigate the Death-Barn so badly? I'm not saying that there's anything good or not inside of there, there could be a locker full of preserved meat and loaded guns, or there could be nothing but livestock waste and rotting carcasses. Just curious~
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