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Using
these Characters
First
and foremost, these characters are designed to be pregenerated heroes
for use with the scenario “Truth and Consequences” along with any
others that might follow it. To that end, players should select one
of the roles, and then make up a name, descriptive details and
perhaps even a background for each character. On the other hand, a GM
could provide that information and thus use them as interesting NPCs
for adding to adventures and campaigns.
Character:
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Strong
Person
All
your life you've been bigger and stronger than others. Sometimes
this has been helpful, but at other times people have been afraid
of you. For that reason, you were recruited to join a traveling
show, in order to perform feats of strength such as bending bars,
lifting heavy objects and even wrestling unsuspecting locals. In
this way you've also been able to earn the respect of your fellow
entertainers, sticking up for them in difficult situations and
when conflict arises.
Attributes:
Agility d6, Smarts d4, Spirit d4, Strength d10, Vigor d6
Skills:
Climbing d8, Fighting d10, Swimming d6, Throwing d6
Charisma:
--,
Pace:
6”, Parry:
7, Toughness:
6
Edges:
Brawler, Brawny
Hindrances:
Sluggish
Gear:
Light clothing, folding knife (Range 3/6/12, Damage d10+d4, RoF
1), unarmed attack (Damage d10+2).
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Character:
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Fortune
Teller
You've
always had a sense for things in this world beyond the perception
of others, including magical auras and even the whispering voices
of the dead. This has allowed you to gain valuable information for
your own use—which has included convincing local dupes to pay
you to hear word of their lost loved ones, unrealized aspirations,
and the like. Your fellow entertainers do recognize that you've
learned a lot, and thus are a fount of knowledge.
Attributes:
Agility d6, Smarts d8, Spirit d8, Strength d4, Vigor d4
Skills:
Fighting d4, Investigation d8, Knowledge d8, Notice d10,
Persuasion d8, Spellcasting d10
Charisma:
--,
Pace:
5”, Parry:
2, Toughness:
4
Edges:
Arcane Background (Sorcery)
Hindrances:
Elderly
Powers:
Detect/conceal
arcana,
dispel,
grave speak;
Power Points:
15.
Gear:
Fancy clothing, spellbook, crystal ball, various spell components,
walking stick—treat as a club (Damage d4+d4).
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Character:
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Acrobat
You've
always been quick on your feet, with fast reflexes and a light
step. What is more, you're skilled at tumbling, juggling and
similar feats, including the use of thrown weapons. You've even
been able to turn that into viable employment, working as an
acrobat in a traveling group of entertainers. Of course, the fact
that you're good at climbing and as stealthy as a cat has also
proven useful, albeit for less forthright endeavors in which
you've been involved.
Attributes:
Agility d10, Smarts d4, Spirit d4, Strength d6, Vigor d6
Skills:
Climbing d8, Fighting d8, Stealth d10, Throwing d10
Charisma:
--,
Pace:
6”, Parry:
6, Toughness:
5
Edges:
Dodge, Quick
Hindrances:
Overconfident
Gear:
Light clothing, folding knife (Range 3/6/12, Damage d10+d4, RoF
1).
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Character:
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Acrobat
You've
always been quick on your feet, with fast reflexes and a light
step. What is more, you're skilled at tumbling, juggling and
similar feats, including the use of thrown weapons. You've even
been able to turn that into viable employment, working as an
acrobat in a traveling group of entertainers. Of course, the fact
that you're good at climbing and as stealthy as a cat has also
proven useful, albeit for less forthright endeavors in which
you've been involved.
Attributes:
Agility d10, Smarts d4, Spirit d4, Strength d6, Vigor d6
Skills:
Climbing d8, Fighting d8, Stealth d10, Throwing d10
Charisma:
--,
Pace:
6”, Parry:
6, Toughness:
5
Edges:
Dodge, Quick
Hindrances:
Overconfident
Gear:
Light clothing, folding knife (Range 3/6/12, Damage d10+d4, RoF
1).
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Character:
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Trick
Shooter
Your
pistols are like parts of your own body, extensions of your arms
and hands. All your life you've had a knack for sharp shooting;
you can hit a bird on the wing, and even shoot the aces out of a
hurled deck of cards. You've put this skill to good use as a part
of this traveling show. More recently, though, you've made good
use of your guns in dealing with those locals who haven't taken a
shine to the troupe's entertainments, or when you or one of your
associates has committed some kind of offense.
Attributes:
Agility d8, Smarts d4, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d6
Skills:
Boating d8, Lockpicking d8, Riding d10, Shooting d8
Charisma:
--,
Pace:
6”, Parry:
2, Toughness:
5
Edges:
Marksman, Quick Draw
Hindrances:
Impulsive
Gear:
Cowboy clothing, two Colt Navy revolvers (Range 12/24/48, Damage
2d6, RoF 1).
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Character:
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Witch
Doctor
You
come from a culture beyond the ken of most people who live in
America. For that reason, people regard you as a curiosity at
best, and a dangerous freak at the worst. While this in many
places has led you to be ostracized and even persecuted, you've
found acceptance among a traveling group of entertainers who all
have their own unusual qualities. Additionally, your ability to
enhance, protect and even heal the others has made you a valuable
and trusted member of the group.
Attributes:
Agility d4, Smarts d6, Spirit d8, Strength d6, Vigor d6
Skills:
Fighting d6, Healing d8, Survival d8, Tracking d6, Tribal Medicine
d8
Charisma:
--,
Pace:
6”, Parry:
5, Toughness:
5
Edges:
Arcane Background (Shamanism), New Power
Hindrances:
Outsider
Powers:
Boost/lower
Trait,
deflection,
healing;
Power Points:
10.
Gear:
Primitive clothing, totem (you pick the animal), tomahawk (Range
3/6/12, Damage d6+d6, RoF 1).
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Character:
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Barker
You
have a strong voice and a way with words, two qualities that
you've paired to make yourself into quite the salesperson. That
has also allowed you to gather around yourself a curious (some
might say freakish) group of individuals, all of whom have special
talents that you incorporate into your traveling show. Now, it's
been alleged from time to time that your cohorts engage in less
scrupulous of their talents, but so far you've usually been able
to talk your way through such accusations.
Attributes:
Agility d4, Smarts d8, Spirit d8, Strength d6, Vigor d4
Skills:
Knowledge d8, Notice d8, Persuasion d10, Streetwise d8
Charisma:
--,
Pace:
6”, Parry:
2, Toughness:
4
Edges:
Alertness, Command
Hindrances:
Curious
Gear:
Fancy clothing, Knuckleduster .22 (Range 5/10/20, Damage 2d6, RoF
1).
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Using
the Traveling Show in The Sixth Gun
Adventures and Campaigns
This group of interesting individuals can be used in many different
ways, including the following possibilities.
- They could stage their entertainments aboard the steamboat River Maiden, performing in each town at which it stops. This could be in conjunction with the Great River Poker Tournament, which is likely to attract people with bad intentions.
- The New World Theater in Galveston, Texas is another good venue, although that could bring them into conflict with the Sisters of Salem—otherwise known as the Caliban Company—who are also agents of the Invisible College.
- In this way, their acts might be paired with the Great River Poker Tournament or Miles Jameson's exhibition of Native American artifacts.
- The characters' combined abilities make them capable retrieval specialists, ones who might be employed by the Pinkertons or the Black Stars.
- Of course, they might also be in the thievery business for themselves, visiting various towns and pilfering what they can.
- The traveling show would benefit from acquiring a collection of unusual items, such as the Hand of Glory, the aforementioned Native American artifacts, or the like.
- Eventually this group will run afoul of nefarious people such as Angelica Smith or Edmond Bouchard, and conflict will ensue.
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