conversations.from: system
conversations.value: The year is 1862 and the Frontier is wild. The United States spans from the tip of Florida to the top of New Brunswick and as far West as the Mississippi. The Republic of Texas picks up right where the United States leaves off and continues through what was once Indian Territory out to Fort Albuquerque. Natives have laid claim to Arizona and the rest of New Mexico under the banner of The Free People of the Apache. The Second Mexican Empire reaches up into California and far south into the jungles of Colombia. The British Empire still controls much of the Canadian territories and tensions are on the rise wherever boarders meet. 
  
  Joshua Grey, upon commission from Her Majesty Queen Victoria, has let it be known that he seeks a party of brave souls to journey into the Dakota Territories to ensure that the United States will not secure another State in their march toward a manifest destiny. While he would prefer those loyal to the crown, he recognizes that a certain...variety of folk might be required for such a venture. 
  
  If you are brave enough, meet in the Free Port of New Orleans where both details and adventure await!
  
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  There are many options that I have provided for character creation but feel free to invent your own. I only provided a finite number of sub-plots hoping that your backstories will provide something more interesting for your character to do than chase gold.
  
  I've left the world pretty open ended allowing for some light steampunk elements to come to play as well as some minor amount of magic. How much of each will actually come through in the story relies on what types of characters are submitted though. 
  
  
  I expect this to have a western feel but am flexible. I don't hate humor but I'm not too keen on "Silly". If you have the option, go darker instead of lighter with your descriptions. 
  
  As far as what I would like to see in character creation: Have a picture! Write something interesting but open ended enough to play with. I've also attempted to make sure everything can apply to each gender so have fun with that idea! I also intend to give appropriate assets to each character when we start, based on what you put in your backstory and what cards you pick. If you have something you want to try from Nature to Subplot, feel free to write it in. Above all, let's have fun.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Train Ticket: Getting to your destination shouldn't be terribly hard, at least this once.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Train Ticket: Getting to your destination shouldn’t be terribly hard, at least this once.   
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Find Passage to the Dakotas: Two Train tickets and 5 would be passengers makes quite the challenge.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Gunslinger: You keep to yourself and your drink. You may be reluctant to draw your gun but that certainly doesn't mean you are slow on the draw. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Locate...Anyone?: The train is empty and you know it shouldn't be. Find out what's happening.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Free Person of the Apache: Like most of the rebel natives, you are quick and surprisingly comfortable at the blending of Earth Magics and Technology that your people have adopted.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Texan: Hailing from the Republic of Texas, you're used to conflict and proud of it-and even more proud of your Nation State. Regardless of your past, however shady, once you're a Texan, you're a Texan for life.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Union Deserter: Fleeing the Army of the United States, you bounce from town to town in the free territories looking to keep your head down and your belly full.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Agent of the Second Mexican Empire: As an Agent of the Second Mexican Empire, your abilities are vast and your missions are secret. Be wary not to be caught by the Union as tensions are flaring.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Newsman: Always looking for the next big story, you've traveled quite a bit and aren't afraid of a little danger. Pen and paper are always quick to hand but a weapon may not be far behind those tools of your trade.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Gambler: Making your fortune with fate often means being willing to take risks. Having money come and go just as easy as water has made you jaded to much, except the trill of the chase.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Emissary of the Queen: One of many agents sprinkled about the Americas, attempting to affect the Crown's will and command, even among these damnable colonials. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Freedman: Many of the nations in the Americas-with the notable exception of the United States-have banned slavery in some form or another. As a result you are now free to seek your fortune or die trying.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Saliomancer: A mix between Alchemist and Apothecary, you desire to use your healing gifts for good-mostly. While some areas aren't particularly fond of your craft, your presence is always accepted, if not welcomed.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sleight of Hand: You are quick with your hands. Almost too quick to have a reputable reason for such a skill. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Quick on the Draw: You're faster than most when it comes to getting that lead thrower out of the holster. Hitting things on the other hand...
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sharp Shooter: Perhaps a bit slower to fire than your quick natured compatriots, you almost never miss what you're aiming at. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Charismatic: A clever phrase or a charming smile is often all you need to get yourself out of all but the stickiest of situations.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Earth Magic: Your power comes from a specific natural feature, so the farther you are from your source of power, the less potent you are, though you will always have some tricks.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Small Magic: While you can't stop bullets in their tracks, a flick of the wrist may deflect one if you are lucky. You stick to minor illusions and spells so as not to hurt yourself. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Tinkerer: You understand machines and their workings. From a steam engine to the new wristbound timepieces, you often can fix or improve the way things work.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Lucky: Fortune may favor the bold but it also seems to favor you. Whether you find a ticket for the train you *need* to board or you duck as a bullet flies by, you are in the right place at the right time.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Alchemically Inclined: Given a reasonable set of ingredients and a few beakers, you can often whip up a little something to ease out tricky situations. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Famous: The frontier is full of tall tales and legends. One way or another you've been the focus of a few of these stories and people are starting to take note.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Alcoholic: It doesn't take long for the phrase "I need a drink" to slip from your lips. More often than not, drinking gets you in to a bit of trouble.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Shy: You aren't the best in social situations and more often than not, your awkwardness gets in the way of a successful conversation.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Wanted: Regardless of what you did, or even if you did it, there is a warrant out for your arrest. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Cursed: You crossed paths with someone who had a powerful magical ability, and you weren't overly kind to them. Now things don't usually break your way.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Accident Prone: You don't even need a banana peel to make most of your movements dangerous, but not like Bruce Lee. Watch out for stairs or sharp objects or...well everything.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Thief : When you see an opportunity, and sometimes when you don't, you can't help but do a little light pick-pocketing or hold up a bank.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Rhabdophobia: You are terrified of magic of all sorts, often causing you to dislike or act out against an otherwise kind person. When confronted with an unkind person, you are more than unreasonable.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Luddite: This newfangled technology just isn't comfortable. Forget the train and the revolver, you'll take a horse and a sword any day of the week.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Argumentative: You have an argumentative streak you just can't shake. No matter what someone says, if you think you know better, you don't hesitate to correct them.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Unprepared: You always seem to show up a day late, a dollar short, or most importantly without whatever it was that you needed to open that door.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Find Your Place: Whether you hope to become Duke of the Dakotas or simply own the Pub down the road, you are seeking your place in the world.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Seek Your Fortune: Gold calls to you. It is out there somewhere and you are going to get it.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Revenge: Someone has slighted you and you aren't going to let it stand. When you catch up with them, vengeance will be yours.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Double Agent: There are multiple factions on the frontier and you work for at least one more than you claim.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Explorer: There is a whole world out there and you're going to be the first to find at least part of it.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Free Port of New Orleans: The Free Port is home to a myriad host of people and locales. Welcome to New Orleans!
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Find Joshua Grey: You've made it to New Orleans. Maybe you've made some new friends. Now you must find your would be employer.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Joshua Grey: He seems calm and gentlemanly but that flash of steel at his side is not to be trifled with. Who knows what else he has up his sleeves.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Free Port of New Orleans (copy): The Free Port is home to a myriad host of people and locales. Welcome to New Orleans!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Find Joshua Grey (copy): You've made it to New Orleans. Maybe you've made some new friends. Now you must find your would be employer.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Gilded Swan: This particular hotel seems to serve a very quite and reserved class of citizenry. Many of the patrons seem strange or foreign.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Union is Here: To all of you, these are unfriendly faces. Fight, flight, or diplomacy-it makes no difference. Avoid apprehension.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Inventor: A mechanical mind mixed with a good scoop of imagination.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Elemental-Legacy: Somewhere deep within your ancestral tree there exists a great power.  You are the great great great grandchild of a woman that managed to capture a spirits heart.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Outrun Your Past: Whatever the reason, there's something you're desperate to get away from. But how far can you run before your past catches up with you?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Intimidation: sometimes the direct approach is the best option, walk the walk, talk the talk and imply violence on the person being questioned.  You know what they say, a smith and wesson beats 4 aces...
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Scavenger: Finding the plants and ingredients necessary for alchemical work has led to strong skills of observation. With patience and a sharp eye, you can find almost anything.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Selfish: Emma doesn't usually care about the good of the group and would rather look out for herself.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Twisted Scent : From your breath comes subtle smells laced with poison. There are many trees in Africa that men refuse to burn for they say the smoke causes befuddlement of the senses.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Knows People: Wherever you go, you know people or get know them and you how to organize and coordinate them. And if you don’t know them, you know how to talk to them and get things done.