conversations.from: system
conversations.value: TAGS: Occult Horror!
  
  In this game you will take on the role of a homeless protagonist living in Seattle. You and your companions have banded together forming a friendship born out of the need to survive. While your lives haven't turned out the way you hoped, your existence is by no means joyless. Life on the street is certainly not blissful, but together you've found the support you need.
  
  Sadly, all is not right on the streets of Seattle. There have been odd stories floating around the shelters. Tall tales of secret societies, strange magic, and fortunes to be made, have found their way to your ears. A few schizophrenics with a delusion isn't unusual, but it seems that lately they've all been having the same one. Every washed up drunk, ranting lunatic and addicted tweeker have been babbling about the same thing, Seattle's new Emperor.
  
  Normally you and your companions would ignore this sort of nonsense, but recently things have been different. People have been disappearing from the shelters, at least, more than usual. Some of the camps on Seattle's outskirts have been abandoned. Even the drug dealers have become increasingly wary of strangers. Be careful, you and your companions are in more danger than you know.
  
  NOTE: When creating a character try and focus on realism. Ask yourself why your character is homeless, how they're handling it, and what things are keeping them from getting off the streets.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Find out how Max got the money.: Rumor has it Max just came into some cash. There's got to be a story there. Maybe he knows something about these knew "Underground" jobs. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Find Shelter: Find a safe place to sleep tonight. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Trust Issues: It's hard for you to admit, but your life before you became homeless was much much worse. Forming bonds with other people can be difficult when you've been let down so often by so many.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sowing your wild oats.: Truth be told, you don't need to be homeless. This is more of an adventure to you. Of course, you haven't told your companions that.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: $12.76: It's not much, but it'll get you into most shelters. You and your companions could get on a bus anywhere in Seattle with this much cash.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Marijuana: A friend gave you a joint. It's not much, but it's as valuable as gold to the right person.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Hector's Challenge: Burning the books gets you money and a chance to hear more about Hector. There is some truth to what Hector is saying. There's no denying that.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: $40: The Mute's money.. This is the 1st installment. There could be more, if you agree to the terms.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: $100 (copy): This money comes with strings attached.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Find out who Hector is: He must be the key to this whole mystery.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A fake ID: It looks genuine, and the picture looks enough like you to fool almost anyone.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Hector's Challenge: Burning the books gets you money and a chance to hear more about Hector. There is some truth to what Hector is saying. There's no denying that
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Tarot (Emperor) : One of the Major Arcana. Whatever that means...
  
  The back of the card has the space needle drawn on it.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Orca card (bus pass): You found an Orca card on the street. It still has some money on it.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Refusing Hector's Challenge: Turning down the money takes fortitude. You take pride in not being bought.    
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Hector's Calling Card: It's a solid yellow card with nothing written on it.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Charred Geography Book: Proof that you completed Hector's task.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Hector's Challenge:  Burning the books gets you money and a chance to hear more about Hector. But maybe that's not a good thing.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: American Spirit Cigarettes: You can smoke these, or use them to barter.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Zippo Lighter: Always useful as a firestarter, or for a cigarette.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Army Knife: Helpful as a tool and as a weapon. Keep this close.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: $100: This money comes with strings attached.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Map: This map of Seattle has been drawn on. There is a single red line between the DESC and an unknown location near the stadiums and the shipyard. A photograph has been taped to the map.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Ugly: You're not to pretty to look at. Strangers tend to be ruder to you.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sweet Talker: You know what people want to hear and you know how to say it.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Bottle of Methadone : A valuable currency on the street. It helps addicts take the edge off. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Quick: You're a fast runner. It's gotten you out of a few scrapes.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Creature of Habit: Addiction has destroyed your life. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Drifter: You grew up in a one horse town without many opportunities. Life on the road was far more seductive than what a "normal" life had to offer.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Loner: You grew up in foster care. You've been taking care of yourself all your life. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A shady favor : Some of the dealers down on Pike owe you a favor for keeping your trap shut when the police came around. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sorting through some things...: You witnessed a lot of violence before your life on the streets began. How will you respond, will you overcome your past, or repeat the cycle?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: IHOP on Madison: Huge portion sizes, cheap, and open 24 hours a day. It's a pretty good place to eat. Especially if you can pay.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Officer Carlyle: This man looks young, but confident. Perhaps a little to enthusiastic, he is committed to his job. He believes in what he does and has a genuine desire to help people out. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Downtown Emergency Services Center (DESC) : The DESC is a well known hub for Seattle's homeless population. Many valuable resources are distributed here including, food, clothing, medicine, bus tickets, and housing assistance. A lucky few get to live here, but in general, you need to be profoundly handicapped or connected to get in.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Naive: You haven't been homeless for very long. This new way of life is both terrifying and exhilarating. In general, you're a little inexperienced and it shows.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: PTSD: You've seen some things no person should see. Things may or may not have been done to you. You'd rather not talk about it.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Coward: You're more likely to run than fight. You've grown accustomed to taking the easy way out and the path of least resistance. You're only now beginning to come to terms with how much you've messed up your life.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Wistful: You wish things would just go back to the way they were. You're tired of life on the street. You'd do almost anything to get back to normalcy again.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Ostracized : For whatever reason, society at large doesn't treat you equally. Even other homeless people use this as an excuse to look down on you. Nobody would ever come out and say it; but you're a second class citizen. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Depressed: Failure takes it's toll on even the most motivated people. Job, housing, and education opportunities have come and gone with no luck. You're having trouble coping with the reality of your situation.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Positive: You always see the bright side of things. The cup is always half full.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Max: Max is always at some level of inebriation. He's a nice guy with a dirty sense of humor. Great guy to hang out with, but totally unreliable.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Viktor: Viktor's been serving food at the shelter for years. Homeless himself, Viktor is a great source of gossip and information.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Judd: 6'6 and built like a tank, Judd fears nobody. In the shelters and at the food bank he's a model citizen. But if given the opportunity Judd will kill you if he thinks you have what he wants. Spending money, a coat, or even a decent sleeping bag are motivation enough for Judd to beat you. He's almost certainly killed before.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Seattle Metro Bus Station: Open 5am-2am, this bus station is a fixture of homeless life in Seattle. You can get almost anywhere in Seattle from here (if you have the money of course). Indoors, heated, and relatively safe, the station is a great refuge from the elements. Unfortunately, you can't sleep here. If you get caught sleeping here overnight you're liable to get arrested.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Union Gospel Mission: This men's only homeless shelter gives away free food, and free lodging (1st come 1st serve of course). There's a daily chapel service, but it is by no means mandatory. It serves the most destitute of Seattle's homeless population. The building is rundown and the food is terrible, but it's a man's best bet for finding a bed.  After the other shelters have filled up, Union Gospel Mission is often your last chance at lodging.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Shelter Under the Bridge: It's a decent shelter against the rain, but it's by no means safe. Be sure to secure your belongings and keep an eye on your neighbors.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Street Smart: You've lived rough long enough to pick up a few tricks. You have a few hustles that keep you fairly well cared for. You know a few choice sleeping spots. Most important of all, you have a good nose for danger.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Officer Georgiano, aka "The Asshole": Officer Georgiano doesn't like homeless people. If you're homeless, he makes sure you know that very quickly. He takes it upon himself to "clean up the streets" which in his world means arresting homeless people for vagrancy i.e. nothing. Try and steer clear of him. He's nothing but trouble
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Well Educated: For a homeless person you're very well read. You know how to speak like a privileged person even if your attire doesn't match your voice. "Normal" people are more likely to trust you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Connected: You know a few unsavory people with criminal pasts (and presents). You're not directly involved in that life, at least not anymore.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Scrappy: You've been in your fair share of fights before. You know how to throw a punch, wrestle, and climb. Whether you use these abilities for offense or defense is completely up to you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Charming: You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. You are a naturally winsome person who makes friends easily. This is a surprisingly helpful trait on the street. You get almost twice as much as your peers do from begging and you've talked your way out of trouble more times than you can count.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Intimidating: You look like the kind of person people don't want to mess with. Other homeless people are far less likely to want to fight you or steal from you. Sometimes your demeanor gets in the way of making friends.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sneaky: Sometimes it helps not to be noticed. You've survived on the street thus far by trying not to be conspicuous. Your talent is  a great way to get yourself both into and out of trouble.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Tradesman: You enjoy working with your hands. Over the years you've picked up quite a few marketable skills. It's been practically impossible to find a job, but you've made some decent money doing odd jobs here and there.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Bilingual: Seattle has a very diverse population. Speaking a second language is a versatile skill that's an asset to anyone anywhere in the world.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Substance abuse: You started using during a dark time in your life. The darkness has passed, but your habit hasn't. Sometimes you feel like you're at the edge of a cliff looking down. You need help.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Mental Illness: Most of the time you can hold it together, but sometimes you feel like you lose control. You've tried medications but they've proven to be more trouble than they're worth. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Criminal Record: You've done some things you regret, but you paid your dues. You have no intention of committing any more crimes, but there aren't a lot of opportunities for ex-cons. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Bad temper: People tend to be exceptionally rude to homeless people and you are no exception. When people don't show you respect, you respond in kind. This behavior has gotten you in trouble more than once. Pride is not necessarily an asset on the street. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Trust issues: You were kicked out of the house by your family. They had their reasons, none of them good. The experience left you scarred and jaded about close relationships.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Scavenger: You've got sharp eyes. You know which dumpsters have the best food and you're better than anyone at finding loose change and half smoked cigarettes
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Scrawny: Time spent without regular meals has put you on an unofficial diet. If you get into a fight you're not gonna win.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Quest for meaning: Living on the street is brutal. Life has got to be about more than this. When just living can be so hard it's easy to stop and wonder if it's all worth it.  Recently you've been asking yourself if it's all worth it. Will you find a reason to live?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Poor self esteem: Life on the street has a way of making anyone and everyone feel worthless.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Penance: Most homeless people end up on the street after a long string of bad luck. You were someone else's bad luck. After all the crap you did to other people, deep down you believe you deserve to be where you are. There are a lot of people you need to make peace with, including yourself. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Run away: For you, homelessness was an escape from your problems. There are some things from your past life that you just can't face. The streets granted you anonymity. But how long will you live this way? 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A clean favor: When the cops came looking for a violent man, you helped the detective find him. They owe you.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Find out how Max got the money.: Rumor has it Max just came into some cash. There's got to be a story there. Maybe he knows something about these knew "Underground" jobs. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Gullible: You tend to be to trusting.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Find shelter: Find a safe place to sleep tonight. It's getting dark.  
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Find a way to get off the street.: You can't live this way anymore. You're looking for a way out.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Getting on the wagon.: Your addictions have gotten the best of you more than once. You're trying to get clean.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Failed relationship.: Before you were homeless a relationship you treasured fell apart. You want to pick up the pieces.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Self respect: A lot has happened to take your dignity away. Will you find a way to hold on to what little pride you have left.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Harborview Medical Center ER: You might have to wait for a long time, but this is the best place to go if your sick.  Open 24 hours a day, you can always find you way out of the cold in the waiting room. If you can get yourself admitted congratulations, you've got yourself a bed and free food.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: SODO Train Station: Trains come North from California to unload at Seattle's port. The station lies at the heart of Seattle's industrial sector. There are dozens of good sleeping spots along the tracks. Some of the old boxcars are empty creating a great shelter for the rain.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: SODO Home Depot: The Home Depot next to Starbucks Headquarters is a great place to find both honest and dishonest work. You don't need me to tell you which kind pays better.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Hector: He has a wealthy man's suit, but you can't help but notice that his hands and fingernails filthy. This man who goes by the name "Hector" followed you into the library. His demeanor is warm and friendly, but he's something of an enigma. His interest in you is highly suspicious. What does he want? 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There's no place like home: You fell on hard times and lost everything. You desperately want to go back to being a normal person again. You'd take almost any opportunity to remake your life and get off the street.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Clever: You're adept at coming up with unorthodox solutions.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Teenage Runaway: Life at home was unbearable. Life out here is hard, but it's better than your house.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Veteran: A homeless veteran is something of a cliche, but before you ended up on the street your life was anything but that.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Ex-Con: At 17 you were charged as an adult for being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Now that you're out you've learned that nobody gives ex-cons a job.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Unemployed: You're one of the economies latest victims. You're no longer employable with your current set of skills and you didn't see it coming.  
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Hector's Challenge (copy): Burning the books gets you money and a chance to hear more about Hector. There is some truth to what Hector is saying. There's no denying that
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: University Library: Open 24 hours a day (to students), this library is a great shelter from the rain. There are some great spots to sleep amongst the stacks. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Where do you go?: You don't have a home and you can't stay here. You could try and learn more about Hector at the DESC, or at Harborview, OR you can try and find safety elsewhere while laying low. Regardless of what you do, the motel checkout time is 1pm, that's less than an hour away.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Blonde Mute: This man is tall, well dressed, and completely mute. At least, you haven't heard him speak. Something about him is very unnerving.  He communicates with handwritten notes that he only lets Hector see. He's carrying an absurd amount of money.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Book Burning: Burning the books isn't difficult. It all comes down to what you're willing to do. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Refusing Hector's Challenge (copy): Turning down the money takes fortitude. You take pride in not being bought.    
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Jean: Jean works as an RN at Harborview Medical Center. On her days off she volunteers at some of the shelters downtown. She's bought lunch for you on more than one occasion.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Tarot (Emperor): One of the Major Arcana. Whatever that means...
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Tarot (Emperor) (copy): One of the Major Arcana. Whatever that means...
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Creature of Habit: These days, the only place solace can be found is at the bottom of a sherry bottle.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Hippie: Make love, not war. You're homeless by choice, bumming around between communes, never settling, because that would compromise your freedom. Damn the man.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Pugnacious: Call it a terrier personality, call it a Napoleon complex. Being dismissed due to being on the small side has developed a huge chip on your shoulder.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Storyteller: It's not a lie. Not entirely. There's enough truth in what you tell to make things plausible.