Mae Wilson is a Saloon girl working at the tavern. Her family owns Wilson Ranch just outside of town. Since she listens to people gossip in the saloon all day into the evening, she knows everything that goes on in town.
Elmer here is prospector/gold miner. What kind of ore mining operation was the Shadow Mountain Mining Company doing? If it was for gold, would it be feasible that he was the miner that was late one morning?
Or... he could have a separate mining claim along the river running near Shadow Gorge where he's been panning the river bed.
Or... he could have a separate mining claim along the river running near Shadow Gorge where he's been panning the river bed.
Elmer Stroud wrote:
Elmer here is prospector/gold miner. What kind of ore mining operation was the Shadow Mountain Mining Company doing? If it was for gold, would it be feasible that he was the miner that was late one morning?
Or... he could have a separate mining claim along the river running near Shadow Gorge where he's been panning the river bed.
Or... he could have a separate mining claim along the river running near Shadow Gorge where he's been panning the river bed.
They were mostly mining for ore and gold. They struck a vein of both a few months earlier at the time of my story. It could be feasible that Elmer was the one that was late.
Great! Sounds like I could start off by having him arrive late, find this:
Then he can head back to town to report it. Not sure if I'll be able to get in a post tonight, but at least by tomorrow...
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One of the miners was late and upon reaching the mining site, found no one, the mules were already hitched to carts and all the lanterns in the mine were lit and the canaries singing in their cages, but the entire crew had vanished.
Then he can head back to town to report it. Not sure if I'll be able to get in a post tonight, but at least by tomorrow...
Elmer Stroud wrote:
Great! Sounds like I could start off by having him arrive late, find this:
Then he can head back to town to report it. Not sure if I'll be able to get in a post tonight, but at least by tomorrow...
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One of the miners was late and upon reaching the mining site, found no one, the mules were already hitched to carts and all the lanterns in the mine were lit and the canaries singing in their cages, but the entire crew had vanished.
Then he can head back to town to report it. Not sure if I'll be able to get in a post tonight, but at least by tomorrow...
Velvet Carrington (Not her real name, of course.) Is an actress/performer of some renown, going place to place because people wanted to see her face.
That was until trouble found her. Having no choice but to head West in order to keep in front not expecting to end up where she did.
That was until trouble found her. Having no choice but to head West in order to keep in front not expecting to end up where she did.
P.J. Meyer is a German-born American. He left the Danish occupied Schleswig after a failed rebellion turned into a Danish victory during The First Schleswig war. He is a scoundrel who is loyal to no one but himself, and known to take what he wants from whoever, as well as killing men for looking at him wrong. All in all, a nice guy. 10/10 would let rob my coach again.
Along with P.J. comes his gang:
Esme Black-Wilkerson, known as The Black Widow: A seven times widowed, wealthy woman, who re-married an old horse breeder and began running Wilkerson Ranch. She is not travelling with P.J’s gang, but allows them to stay on the land, she ownes around the state, as well as fund their living.
Cesare Carini, P.J’s old friend and right-hand man. An Italian immigrant, who found his promised wealth and American dream through a life of crime.
Joseph Johnson, the Sheriff of a neighbouring town. Usually covers for P.J’s crimes, when it reaches the higher ups. He is mostly held loyal through Esme’s payments.
Jack Brennan, a young gun-for-hire who travels with P.J. A revolutionist after heart, who believes that a man makes his own luck, and that wealthy families buy their ways into administration. Not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but fiercely loyal to P.J, even when hired by others.
Along with P.J. comes his gang:
Esme Black-Wilkerson, known as The Black Widow: A seven times widowed, wealthy woman, who re-married an old horse breeder and began running Wilkerson Ranch. She is not travelling with P.J’s gang, but allows them to stay on the land, she ownes around the state, as well as fund their living.
Cesare Carini, P.J’s old friend and right-hand man. An Italian immigrant, who found his promised wealth and American dream through a life of crime.
Joseph Johnson, the Sheriff of a neighbouring town. Usually covers for P.J’s crimes, when it reaches the higher ups. He is mostly held loyal through Esme’s payments.
Jack Brennan, a young gun-for-hire who travels with P.J. A revolutionist after heart, who believes that a man makes his own luck, and that wealthy families buy their ways into administration. Not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but fiercely loyal to P.J, even when hired by others.
I will also be playing the sheriff of Shadow Gorge, Jonas Flint. Who knows more than he lets on about the disappearances. I'm out of character slots so bare with me sing my user account to play him.
I'm not quite sure how to work Dorothy (an outlaw) in, but wanted to see if we could make her fit.
Here's my general thought:
The Baker's Hounds gang has scattered and Dorothy's on her own, trying to keep a low profile. There's a bounty on her back in Texas, so getting involved in anything like this, particularly with not 1, but TWO sheriffs in the mix would make her 'bout as nervous as a cat on a hot tin roof. I think she'd need some kind of connection to force her to stick her neck out.
Maybe 1 of the miners could actually have been one of her fellow gang members (Freddy Linch)? They've only been here about a month, trying to blend in, posing as husband and wife.
Does that work?
(Unless you have a really good use for a band of ruffians. In which case, I could throw all 7 of them into the mix. They'd probably have a camp somewhere outside of town, robbing stagecoaches and lone riders.)
Here's my general thought:
The Baker's Hounds gang has scattered and Dorothy's on her own, trying to keep a low profile. There's a bounty on her back in Texas, so getting involved in anything like this, particularly with not 1, but TWO sheriffs in the mix would make her 'bout as nervous as a cat on a hot tin roof. I think she'd need some kind of connection to force her to stick her neck out.
Maybe 1 of the miners could actually have been one of her fellow gang members (Freddy Linch)? They've only been here about a month, trying to blend in, posing as husband and wife.
Does that work?
(Unless you have a really good use for a band of ruffians. In which case, I could throw all 7 of them into the mix. They'd probably have a camp somewhere outside of town, robbing stagecoaches and lone riders.)
Dorothy Parsons wrote:
I'm not quite sure how to work Dorothy (an outlaw) in, but wanted to see if we could make her fit.
Here's my general thought:
The Baker's Hounds gang has scattered and Dorothy's on her own, trying to keep a low profile. There's a bounty on her back in Texas, so getting involved in anything like this, particularly with not 1, but TWO sheriffs in the mix would make her 'bout as nervous as a cat on a hot tin roof. I think she'd need some kind of connection to force her to stick her neck out.
Maybe 1 of the miners could actually have been one of her fellow gang members (Freddy Linch)? They've only been here about a month, trying to blend in, posing as husband and wife.
Does that work?
(Unless you have a really good use for a band of ruffians. In which case, I could throw all 7 of them into the mix. They'd probably have a camp somewhere outside of town, robbing stagecoaches and lone riders.)
Here's my general thought:
The Baker's Hounds gang has scattered and Dorothy's on her own, trying to keep a low profile. There's a bounty on her back in Texas, so getting involved in anything like this, particularly with not 1, but TWO sheriffs in the mix would make her 'bout as nervous as a cat on a hot tin roof. I think she'd need some kind of connection to force her to stick her neck out.
Maybe 1 of the miners could actually have been one of her fellow gang members (Freddy Linch)? They've only been here about a month, trying to blend in, posing as husband and wife.
Does that work?
(Unless you have a really good use for a band of ruffians. In which case, I could throw all 7 of them into the mix. They'd probably have a camp somewhere outside of town, robbing stagecoaches and lone riders.)
Cool. I'm working out some character connections with LittleLilac since we've each got some ... um... less than completely lawful characters. 
Most of the Baker's Hounds gang is scattered, caught, or killed. (Bounty hunters caught up to them in New Mexico)
These 3 are left and I think they're going to be laying low somewhere owned by Esme:
Dorothy Parsons - not evil, but is disillusioned and feels life has treated her unfairly
Freddy Linch (a.k.a. Flinch) - Mostly a follower, but he's protective of Dorothy. He taught her how to shoot.
Paul Smith (a.k.a Smitty) - Has assumed the leadership role amongst the three since One-Eyed Bobby's death. Usually a reasonable guy, but alcohol turns him into a mean asshole quickly.
Most of the Baker's Hounds gang is scattered, caught, or killed. (Bounty hunters caught up to them in New Mexico)These 3 are left and I think they're going to be laying low somewhere owned by Esme:
Dorothy Parsons - not evil, but is disillusioned and feels life has treated her unfairly Freddy Linch (a.k.a. Flinch) - Mostly a follower, but he's protective of Dorothy. He taught her how to shoot. Paul Smith (a.k.a Smitty) - Has assumed the leadership role amongst the three since One-Eyed Bobby's death. Usually a reasonable guy, but alcohol turns him into a mean asshole quickly.
Connor Kenway- yes, the protagonist of Assassin's Creed 3 for those of you familiar with the game.
My take on Connor here differs from the original in that he's a Kiowa Brave of mixed heritage, his mother was a great warrior woman whilst his father was a renowned British noble of nefarious interests.
Stuck between two worlds, Connor feels as if he is neither a Kiowa nor British and instead ascribes to a different philosophy altogether. A more ancient brotherhood that seek to challenge every common way of thinking by proclaiming that so called cultures and laws merely limit humanity.
Although Connor appears at first glance to be a staunch Kiowa traditionalist, he's in reality a very innovative and well learned individual, acting more like a citizen of the world and a philosopher than anything else. That being said he's still every bit a warrior and his worldly thinking reflects in his fighting style as he blends native american Okichitaw with European fencing and boxing into a single martial art.
My take on Connor here differs from the original in that he's a Kiowa Brave of mixed heritage, his mother was a great warrior woman whilst his father was a renowned British noble of nefarious interests.
Stuck between two worlds, Connor feels as if he is neither a Kiowa nor British and instead ascribes to a different philosophy altogether. A more ancient brotherhood that seek to challenge every common way of thinking by proclaiming that so called cultures and laws merely limit humanity.
Although Connor appears at first glance to be a staunch Kiowa traditionalist, he's in reality a very innovative and well learned individual, acting more like a citizen of the world and a philosopher than anything else. That being said he's still every bit a warrior and his worldly thinking reflects in his fighting style as he blends native american Okichitaw with European fencing and boxing into a single martial art.
See, Dorothy might be hoping to just leave well enough alone with these missing miners. But if Conner shows up... luddy mussy!... he thinks she's a half-way decent person or something. Guess she might feel a bit... guilty... about doing nothing.
And if miners are involved, I think Connor ‘s old pal Easton might have been the one to send him.
Shay Patrick Cormac, or Shay II- the grandson of Shay Patrick Cormac in AC: Rogue, for those you are in familiar.
In the Wild West, he was born to a female outlaw while his father is that of Irish.
He is known to be creative, but is sarcastic at times.
In the Wild West, he was born to a female outlaw while his father is that of Irish.
He is known to be creative, but is sarcastic at times.
Welcome dantefrancis!
Rough synopsis so far:
Elmer Stroud got way too drunk last night and showed up to work at the mine late this morning... only to find that all the miners were gone. But strangely enough, they'd left the mules harnessed... all ready to get to work. Elmer goes to town to alert the sheriff and to check if maybe his fellow miners went on strike. But they are not to be found within the town itself. A search party has been formed consisting of the local saloon gal Mae; her brother Wilber; their family's hired hand: a Shoshone Indian who warned the party of the mountain being inhabited by demons and evil spirits; Conner Kenway; Dorothy Parsons (wanted in Texas); Jack Brennan (wanted in Shadow Gorge, currently using an alias), Elmer, Sheriff Flint and his deputy (I don't believe the deputy has been named yet. All, did I forget anyone?) They are currently investigating inside the mountain and have just come across some writing in the Shoshone language.
There's a side plot going on with some outlaw characters (Dorothy, Flinch, & Smitty) and a job they've committed to doing in exchange for safe haven here. Smitty's become their "leader" after their previous leader (One-Eyed Bobby) was shot and killed back in New Mexico.
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Do you see Shay as strongly on one side of the law versus the other? There may be potential hooks there to get him into the story that way since we have a number of outlaws. Or, if he lives here, he's likely got friends that are miners and are now missing?
(Though ultimately, I'll leave to you and Becca to determine the best course of action. Just tossing out some ideas! )
Rough synopsis so far:
Elmer Stroud got way too drunk last night and showed up to work at the mine late this morning... only to find that all the miners were gone. But strangely enough, they'd left the mules harnessed... all ready to get to work. Elmer goes to town to alert the sheriff and to check if maybe his fellow miners went on strike. But they are not to be found within the town itself. A search party has been formed consisting of the local saloon gal Mae; her brother Wilber; their family's hired hand: a Shoshone Indian who warned the party of the mountain being inhabited by demons and evil spirits; Conner Kenway; Dorothy Parsons (wanted in Texas); Jack Brennan (wanted in Shadow Gorge, currently using an alias), Elmer, Sheriff Flint and his deputy (I don't believe the deputy has been named yet. All, did I forget anyone?) They are currently investigating inside the mountain and have just come across some writing in the Shoshone language.
There's a side plot going on with some outlaw characters (Dorothy, Flinch, & Smitty) and a job they've committed to doing in exchange for safe haven here. Smitty's become their "leader" after their previous leader (One-Eyed Bobby) was shot and killed back in New Mexico.
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Do you see Shay as strongly on one side of the law versus the other? There may be potential hooks there to get him into the story that way since we have a number of outlaws. Or, if he lives here, he's likely got friends that are miners and are now missing?
(Though ultimately, I'll leave to you and Becca to determine the best course of action. Just tossing out some ideas!
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Maybe, he's very neutral about many things, as he believes that there is no good deed or bad deed, just see it as your mind perivces it.