Turn 10: Painting pretty pictures or, as governments call it, vandalism.1. London- Tersr
Browsing London's shops, you begin to look for some clothing to conceal your identity. (1) Nobody sells the right piece, and you quickly get frustrated.
After utterly failing in this quest, you go to the market.
Name: Aaron
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Stats
Strength: 5
Accuracy: 7
Charisma: 3
Intelligence: 6
Luck:9
Location: In the Market.
Traits: Trained I: +1 to the initial roll in any sword fight.
Inventory: Sword, Pistol, Grenade.
2. Oxford- micelus
"You write a very aristocratic and upper-class letter to your parents, formally requesting 20 guineas to help with your task. (5) You get a speedy reply with the money enclosed, only scratching the surface of their treasury. You give the money to the priest, and beg him to make all haste renovating the house.
With a spring in your step, you head on back home.
One turn until the Kings visit.Name: Baron Henry Ferriswroth
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Background: An idealist and leftist, Henry was never truly accepted by the upper classes. Spends most of his time debating, reading, or writing. Strange for a leftist, he has no problem with monarchs. Raised in the country estate of Ferris but went to Oxford to study.
Strength: 6 (+1)
Accuracy: 6(+1)
Charisma: 6 (+1)
Intelligence: 9 (+2)
Luck: 3(-1)
Location: Snoozin'.
Inventory: Rapier, Pistol, 8 guineas.
Traits: Gentleman: +1 to all rolls in duels.
Influential: Has a small following at Oxford university.
Tasks: -None-
3. Manchester- Ultimah
Taking the two pistols and putting them at your belt, you try to light a match without blowing yourself and the shop into the stratosphere.
((There was a chance of you being killed outright here, but you're not))
(5) The match flares up, and you cup the flame, watching your surroundings light up.
RANDOM EVENT: (4) Here we go.
Just before the match dies, you spot movement out the corner of your eye.
Then, in the darkness, you hear a squeak.
Rats.
What do you do?
Name: William Bucket
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Background:
William grew up in the streets, he did what he had to in order to survive.
He was never very strong, but what he lacked in strength, he had plenty in wit, charm and relied much on luck in tough situations.
Strength: 2
Accuracy: 3
Charisma: 10
Intelligence: 5
Luck: 10
Location: Standing surrounded by piles of explosives. And rats.
Inventory: Pistol x3, Dagger.
4. Cardiff- Riccto
Taking another can, this time pink, you again head to the workers district. (4) You better your previous piece, with a beautiful yet serious picture.
(3+1 due to amusing art) One man seems to be interested, and you subtly approach him, asking him about the picture.
(4) "In all honesty, I think the artist is insightful and inspirational. What we need in this country is a good, solid commonwealth, not these bloody governments, and I'm happy to say so."
Name:Conrad
Gender: Male
Age:17
Background: A street urchin more clever than the average bum.
Strength: 3
Accuracy: 6
Charisma: 6
Intelligence: 9
Luck: 6
Location: With a possible revolutionary.
Inventory: 6 guineas, Pistol, Sword and Hand Mortar (not on his persons).
5. Dublin- Sinpwn
You begin to talk to the man.
"What can you do for me? Go out, and speak out. The people shouldn't bow to others; we are all equal. If someone is being oppressive, rise up against them, and stop your suffering. Whether it's a criminal or a government, do not let you become their slave!"
The man's eyes light up, and he scurries off to "preach" your word.
Then, heading to the centre of the city, you go shopping. (5) You manage to pick up a quaint but sturdy little jacket and an extremely dapper hat with a hidden face protected that slides down.
Very nice.
Name: Conchobhair
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Background: Not really much to say. Raised in the outskirts of Dublin by a well off family, made a living as a gambler and con artist.
Strength:0
Accuracy:6
Charisma:9
Intelligence:9
Luck:6
Location: Admiring his fine choice of clothing.
Inventory: 7 guineas, Musket, Pistol, Dagger, Portable Harpsichord.
6. Edinburgh- lawastooshort
Picking up some books on Hannibal, Caesar and Alexander the Great, you begin to read their speeches in the hope of improving yours. (5) You learn countless techniques and ideas to improve your debating skills.
Trait gained- Speaker: +1 to rolls in public speaking or debates.
Name: Isaac Chesterton
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Background: Isaac is from a comfortable family; his father is a doctor and his brothers well educated. He studied humanities at Oxford and later at Edinburgh, and he has the airs of an eccentric, poetic and vocal revolutionary - for who would suspect a dreamer such as he to be a serious and cold blooded revolutionary? He writes poetry and likes to frequent salons of wit, philosophy, and the bon mot, where he often charms the ladies and exasperates all right-thinking and honest men.
Strength: 2
Accuracy: 5
Charisma: 9
Intelligence: 6
Luck: 8
Location: Reading.
Inventory: 2 pistols, rapier, 5 guineas.
Traits: +1 to rolls in public speaking or debates.
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