caravan trail
Ok folks, we are now kind of in an in between stage. Things are going to happen soon, but not much violence but a lot more role play. More action is coming, but right now, the caravan is mostly just traveling East.
We've got a couple of small subplots moving. The caravan is continuing East and will have to get past the Rift. The Rift was first mentioned by Gunslinger and where Caleb and Jeeva tired to cross, the Rift is a big gorge.
Where the caravan is crossing is more of a depression, a trail going down into a lower area then across and then up again. Imagine crossing the Grand Canyon except the canyon is neither so deep nor so steep. Are there critters there? Maybe. Please feel free to improvise as you will.
After the Rift it will be probably a day of traveling before the next encounter, and that's a minor one. After that, a few days travel more and then things will happen.
Another story concerns the interaction between new characters and old characters.
There is a Nat's cart to repair and keep up, so hopefully we will see more of Virgil and Gruug helping out. There will continue to be scouts needed, so maybe we can see more of Blade and Buffy in action.
Likewise, there is a story about collecting the money to pay off Reed so he can lay off Nat. How the money is to be collected needs to be worked out.
Gruug's character is introducing himself as a heavy handed stranger that is about out of place here in Fang's World. But we could expect more the same from Blade. Buffy is a character still unknown and I am not sure where Rudy Kafka fits into this.
This is a chance for the new characters to introduce themselves and become more involved with some of the old characters.
So please post about your character and give him or her more flesh and bones.
If you've read the old posts than you can get a figure on all the main or current characters. Here are a few-
But lets see-
Talon- fairly easy to get to know, an ex-slaver who is currently looking for his old friend Jeeva (who is out with Caleb). Professional soldier, tough and resourceful, fairly independent and still wears the brand of an ex-slaver.
Hook- old time borderpatrol and chief Borderman on this trip. Think of Hook as a military specialist who is also liason with other Borderpatrol outfits in the area and in the major towns.
Reed- the boss of the caravan. Only really cares about getting the job done. Materialistic and money orientated, he has a job to do and wants to get it done. His main concern is the caravan itself, but if he can make a few buck on the way, great.
Ibis- probably the oldest man on the caravan. Something of a seer, Ibis gets visions of the future that are almost prophetic. Easy to get along with, generous by nature and affable, he also wears the stigma of being a gravedigger (he ran a funeral home). Kind of creepy looking but also medically knowledgeable. Watch out for the three headed dog. It bites.
Grim- Old character of the story. Grim is an ex-badge, usual bounty hunter who is in the trip to find Caleb and because he knows that bad things are going to happen soon. Widowed, he is also looking for a long -lost daughter. He's very protective of Rogue, friendly with Gabe, and concerned about Caleb and easy to get along with. Older and more experienced, he often takes a leadership position. Grimm is currently undergoing some changes do to medical work done on him at the beginning of this chapter and in Chapter 2.
Rogue- A young woman who has been looking for her family and is currently trying to figure herself out. Rogue is good with a rifle and resourceful, loyal to her friends and adventerous in spirit. Slightly romantic in her heart she is also in this because she is trying to find Caleb and because she shares the knowledge with Gabe and Grimm that bad things are afoot.
Gabriel- An assassin with the Slayers, Gabe is keeping is identity to himself, and the others are not mentioning it. Gabe is more or less a loner who feels compelled to help his new friends. He has mixed loyalties between his father, the Slayers and his friends. He has been given the order to kill Caleb, but is unsure whether to carry it out. This dilemma he keeps secret from the others.
MCready- Old time scout for the caravans, works with two tribals who are loyal to him (Thing Two and Thing One) McReady keeps to himself, doesn't talk much and doesn't have much patience for stupidity. His job is to scout ahead and generally that keeps him away from the others.
Jim, kind of an orphan. Jim his technically proficient and capable in a fight. A bit of a jack-of-all trades, Jim is currently in this to get back to Grey Cliffs, perhaps to repay a debt to Caleb and Jeeva for giving him water to get to Tabis alive. Jim is very down to earth and helpful.
Virgil- a ghoul who was traveling south from Alaska. Virgil is a survivor from the big war and has been looking for warmer places. More technically proficient than Jim, he also has knowledge of electronics and the old world. Less likely to shoot and more willing to speak, Virgil also gambles and has joined this group mostly because its a job and it pays.
Nat- Just joined the group. A prostitute who just escaped the League by the help of Talon. She is trying to make her way in this world by wits and her skills.
Remember this is not dungeons and dragons nor is it all action and violence. Lone Wanderers is more like a cooperative novel for people who like to write. So please post something for your characters and give them a bit more life.
