conversations.from: system
conversations.value: "The path of the righteous man and defender is beset on all sides by the iniquity of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he, who in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper, and the father of lost children. And I will execute great vengeance upon them with furious anger, who poison and destroy my brothers; and they shall know that I am Chiba the Bodyguard when I shall lay my vengeance upon them!"
  -Karate Kiba (1976)
  
  In a family owned noodle shop, five individuals are enjoying a nice, relatively quiet lunch.  Little do they know that this quaint restaurant holds much more value than it seems, and that they will find themselves unwitting recruits in a secret war to save humanity's past and future.
  
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  **Narrator Notes**
  
  In case you have made it this far, I want to be upfront about the fact that this is intended to be a relatively short story/game (one chapter of approximately 3-5 scenes).  The idea is to provide some light fun for new and veteran players.  My intention is to provide an opportunity for equal parts roleplaying and action.
  
  For the background, I am borrowing liberally from Shadowfist setting (Feng Shui RPG by Robin D. Laws).  It's a fun, cross-genre, high-action world that blends elements of magic, horror, sci-fi and gangsters with equal opportunity butt kicking.
  
  For some of the mechanics, I am borrowing heavily from FATE Accelerated by Evil Hat Productions (some of the designers are contributors to Storium).  The idea is to provide strengths and weaknesses that can be used for almost any challenge, obstacle or scene.  They should influence or provide a 'style' for how you resolve a conflict without making you feel hedged in by limited options.
  
  I prefer that players submit characters using the cards that I have provided (only one of each nature, but all other cards can be duplicated across characters), unless you feel you are familiar enough with both sources to craft your own.
  
  My hope is to make new acquaintances, provide a fun story, and see this through to completion (with a beginning, middle and end).
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Flashy: You act with style and
  panache.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sneaky: You use misdirection,
  stealth, or deceit.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Haunted by your past: You've done things for which you are not proud.  You're trying to make a difference now, but sometimes you past comes back to haunt you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Truth, justice and...: Wrongs must be righted, and the innocent must be protected.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Forceful: You use brute strength.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Wrong place, right time: You don't go looking for trouble, but it tends to find you, anyway.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Careful: You pay close attention
  to detail and take your time to do the job right.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Clever: You think fast, solve
  problems, or account for complex variables.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Make a difference...: Regardless of where life takes you, or how long you are around, you want to leave a legacy.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A little slow: Whether physically or mentally, you're just a tad bit slower than average.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A better tomorrow...: Everything you do is intended to make the world a better, safer place for all.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Redemption: The sins of your past weigh heavily on you.  Something happened to change your worldview, and you'll do what it takes to redeem yourself.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Prove your worth: You are more than you seem on the surface, and you mean to prove that to the world.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Noodle Shop: A quaint, family owned restaurant.  One of your favorite eateries because of the food is good and the service is friendly.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Thugs: A group of menacing men who are clearly looking to start some trouble.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Everyday Hero: You're just a regular person who works for a living, probably in a blue collar job.
  
  "I may not have a clue
  what's going on here, but
  I'm an American dammit!
  That means I've got two
  strong American fists and
  a big American heart - and
  a big American gun!"
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Karate Cop: You are a loyal, team-playing officer of the law who happens to be about as adept in the martial arts as you are with your service revolver. 
  
  "You have the right to
  remain silent.
  [WHACK!] You have the
  right to an attorney.
  [WHACK!] Anything
  you say..."
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Drifter: The drifter is a figure of mystery, never settling down, hitting the highway whenever she/he feels the need to shake some dust off her/his feet.
  
  "Where do I come
  from? Down the road,
  pal."
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Redeemed Hitman: You used to be employed as a professional assassin,
  either as an intelligence agent or the mob, but now,
  something has changed...
  
  "Forty of them, one of
  me. Looks like the odds
  are about even."
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Big Bruiser: You fight well because you are very big and very
  strong. You can take much more punishment than the
  average combatant.
  
  "Was that supposed to
  hurt or something?"
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Quick: You move quickly and with dexterity.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Code of honor: You live by a strict code that can often get in the way of getting things done quickly or efficiently.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Blindside: Whether your caught up in the moment or lack hindsight, you have a tendency to leave a blindspot that others can use against you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Yuzo Yoshida: A local gang lieutenant who may have associations with a larger organization.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Shakedown: A group of thugs have decided that they want something from the Daily Special that is not on the menu, and they mean to take it by force if necessary.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Underground Cave: Not something most people would expect to find in the basement of a restaurant.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Will you fight?: Warriors are needed to fight in a secret war.  Are you one of them?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Thunder: The largest of the three.  He stands in their center, an imposing figure.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Rain: The tallest of the three, he moves with an unearthly grace.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Lightning: A static crackle emanates from the most slender of the three men.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Decisions, decisions: The two women remain back with Yamada, who is ready to address their questions, or welcome them into the fold.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Improvised weapons: If you can pick it up and hold it, it can be used as a weapon.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Guns: Guns don't kill people, the person aiming the gun with his finger on the trigger kills people.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Dumpster dodging: The large object hurdles throught he alley with a destructive force behind it.  Will you be able to get out of the way in time?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Drifter: The drifter is a figure of mystery, never settling down, hitting the highway whenever she feels the need to shake some dust off her feet.
  
  "Where do I come
  from? Down the road, pal."
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Enthusiastic: Whatever you do, you throw all of your energy into it.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Enduring: You can take a punishment and shrug it off like it was (almost) nothing.