Player Character (PC) Roster

[Squashua]

This is where the player roster is maintained.

• Daniel Nicholas Thompson, the Naval Officer (Mr. Embarkation)
  
  
• Roger Brooks Hildebrand, the Taxi Driver (Obbi)
  
  
• David Rinold Black, the Farmboy (durax)
  
  
• Sir Henry Christian Slater, the Actor! (B:L)
  
  
• Charles Russel O'tway, the English Professor (Oatway)
  
  
• Benjamin Miller the Journalist (Wildcat)
  - PENDING - Complete Background
  

[Mr. Embark]

THE OFFICER

Daniel Nicholas Thompson

Player: Mr. Embarkation


WRITEUP

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ATTRIBUTES
Strength	09	Dexterity	10	Intelligence	16	Idea	80
Constitution	13	Appearance	10	Power	11	Luck	55
Size	13	Sanity	55	Education	16	Knowledge	80

HEALTH	Max	Current
Sanity	55	51
Hit Points	13	13
Magic Points	11	11

SKILLS
Accounting	16	Folklore	05	Persuade	10
Airplane Maintenance	05	Geology	01	Pharmacy	01
Anthropology	01	Hide	01	Philosophy & Religion	05
Archæology	01	History	16	Photography	10
Art (Dancing)	05	Hypnosis	01	Physics	01
Art (______)	01	Jump	30	Pilot (Aircraft)	70
Astronomy	01	Law	05	Pilot (Boat)	30
Bargain	05	Legerdemain	13	Psychoanalysis	01
Biology	60	Library Use	21	Psychology	05
Biochemistry	01	Listen	25	Radio Operator	21
Botany	01	Literature	16	Ride (______)	10
Business	08	Locksmith	01	Ride (______)	10
Cartography	40	Machinery	01	Sneak	03
Chemistry	01	Mathematics	40	Spot Hidden*	30
Climb	19	Mechanical Repair	16	Swim	70
Conceal	13	Medicine	05	Throw	19
Craft (Drawing)	05	Meteorology	01	Track	10
Craft (______)	01	Natural History	08	Zoology*	45
Credit Rating	10	Navigate	55
Cryptography	01	Occult	05
Disguise	01	Other Language (Russian)	20
Drive Auto	20	Other Language (______)	01
Electrical Repair	16	Other Language (______)	01
Explosives	01	Other Language (______)	01
Fast Talk	05	Own Language (English)	80
First Aid*	40	Parachute	30

COMBAT SKILLS		Melee Damage Bonus	+/- 0
Block	20	Knife	20
Dodge	20	Sword	10
Martial Arts	01	Handgun	50
Fist/Punch	50	Machine Gun	10
Head Butt	13	Rifle	20
Kick	23	Shotgun	25
Grapple	19	Submachine Gun	10
Club	20	Archery	10

WEAPON	%	Damage	Range	#att	Shots	HP	Malf %
Fist	50	1d3	touch	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Grapple	19	special	touch	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Head	13	1d4	touch	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Kick	23	1d6	touch	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
M1911A .45 Pistol	50	1d10 + 2	15 yards	1	6	10	00

BACKGROUND

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Physical Description
Single Caucasion Male American, 26 years of age.
Daniel is 6',1" tall weighing 185 pounds. He has hazel eyes and brown hair, and a tan from long hours out in the sun.

Personality
Daniel is an open-minded person willing to hear out all sides and views. Due to his military training, he isn't afraid to take charge if needed, but prefers to sit back and watch to better understand things.

Educational History:
Graduated from the University of Maine with a bachelors in Marine Biology because of his fascination with the ocean.

Military History:
Currently a First Lieutenant in the United States Army Air Service working as a test pilot to answer the growing need of an Air Combat future. After the war it was viewed as a high priority to the newly emerged Army Air Force and as such a large amount of officers were transferred to work in the Air development command.

Professional History
Before joining the military, Daniel worked as a teacher. His love of the ocean him drove him to teach others to see and understand all manners of sea life. No criminal history.

Religious Affiliation
No religion, though raised as a Christian throughout childhood.

Interests / Clubs
Currently in the Diving society of Northern Virginia and the sailers guild.

Personal Notes
Born June 21, 1898; Richmond, Virginia
Daniel has a great fear of spiders, it was attributed to his brothers' death at a young age to a black widow bite. With the new invention of the deep-sea diving, he has started deeper diving to explore more under the waves. He also enjoys sailing.

Wealth / Income
So far Daniel is well-off, living in a single family house in Boston. The Army doesn't pay much but it brings in a steady pay check and the occasional diving lessons bring in some income as well.

Resources / Equipment
He owns a military-issued pistol, small journal, flashlight, a run-down, used sail boat, diving equipment, a camera, pens and pencils, civilian and military issue clothing, a few MRE's, rope, and a backpack.

Known Relatives

• Jacob Steel Thompson : Father, American, 56 living in Charleston, South Carolina. Appreciates his son is in the military following his footsteps, well-off retired Navy officer.
  
• Gwen Elisha Thompson : Mother, American, 47 living in Finland. Worried about her sons profession but not against it, well-off.
  
• Fredrik Aalto Urho : Maternal Grandfather, Finnish, 92, living in Finland.
  
• Ashley Dell Thompson : Sister, 25, living in Washington D.C. Defense attorney, very well-to-do.
  
• Joshua Abraham Thompson : paternal grandfather (deceased).
  
• Mary Eleanor Dixon Thompson : paternal grandmother (deceased).
  

Contacts
Elisha Armstrong, 24, female, reporter
She has met Daniel numerous times covering new breakthroughs accomplished in the air service department. She has found him attractive and has been out to dinner with him, though she says it was just for a story. She's always looking for an excuse to come around though.

Lt. Marie Elizabeth Parker, 23, female, Military clerk
She works in the administrative section of the Army Air Service department. She can be depended upon to find any piece of information needed and has a knack with talking to people. She has a taste for wine and loves to go out dancing. Daniel and her have had something of a relationship but nothing official.

Acquaintances

James Brady, male, Professor
Good friends with Daniel and teaches history at the University.

Capt. Mark Devoy, male, Military
Head of logistics in the Air Service department, generally disgruntled.

Suzette Mina Sawyers, female, Hotel manager
A cousin who runs a decent hotel in the heart of Boston.

EQUIPMENT LIST

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• military-issued pistol
  
• small journal
  
• flashlight
  
• diving equipment
  
• camera
  
• pens and pencils
  
• civilian clothing
  
• military issue uniform / clothing
  
• several MRE's
  
• rope
  
• backpack
  
• First Aid Kit
  
• run-down, used sail boat
  
• small house on outskirts of Boston
  

[Obbi]

THE CAB DRIVER

Roger Brooks Hildebrand

Player: Obbi


WRITEUP

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ATTRIBUTES
Strength	18	Dexterity	14	Intelligence	12	Idea	60
Constitution	12	Appearance	08	Power	09	Luck	45
Size	14	Sanity	45	Education	12	Knowledge	60

HEALTH	Max	Current
Sanity	45	41
Hit Points	13	12
Magic Points	09	09

SKILLS
Accounting	12	Folklore	05	Persuade	08
Airplane Maintenance	05	Geology	01	Pharmacy	01
Anthropology	37	Hide	01	Philosophy & Religion	28
Archæology	01	History	12	Photography	10
Art (Pencil)	05	Hypnosis	01	Physics	01
Art (______)	01	Jump	24	Pilot (______)	01
Astronomy	01	Law	05	Pilot (______)	01
Bargain	06	Legerdemain	13	Psychoanalysis	01
Biology	01	Library Use	17	Psychology	05
Biochemistry	01	Listen*	18	Radio Operator	01
Botany	01	Literature	12	Ride (______)	14
Business	40	Locksmith*	40	Ride (______)	14
Cartography	01	Machinery	20	Sneak	07
Chemistry	01	Mathematics	40	Spot Hidden*	19
Climb	32	Mechanical Repair*	40	Swim	30
Conceal	14	Medicine	05	Throw	32
Craft (Carpentry)	05	Meteorology	01	Track	10
Craft (______)	01	Natural History	06	Zoology	01
Credit Rating	08	Navigate	10
Cryptography	01	Occult	05
Disguise	01	Other Language (______)	01
Drive Auto*	80	Other Language (______)	01
Electrical Repair	40	Other Language (______)	01
Explosives	20	Other Language (______)	01
Fast Talk	04	Own Language (English)	60
First Aid*	30	Parachute	01

COMBAT SKILLS		Melee Damage Bonus	+1D4
Block	28	Knife	24
Dodge	28	Sword	14
Martial Arts	20	Handgun	30
Fist/Punch	80	Machine Gun	14
Head Butt	14	Rifle	24
Kick	28	Shotgun	33
Grapple	50	Submachine Gun	14
Club	24

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WEAPON	%	Damage	Range	#att	Shots	HP	Malf %
Fist	80	1d3 + 1d4	touch	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Grapple	50	special	touch	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Head	14	1d4 + 1d4	touch	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Kick	28	1d6 + 1d4	touch	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Crowbar	24	1d8 + 1d4	touch	1	n/a	25	n/a
.38 Revolver	30	1d10	15 yards	2	6	10	00

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BACKGROUND

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Physical Description
Single Caucasian Male Briton, 37 years of age.
Average height, stocky build. Stands at 5'9, weighs 166 pounds, well-tanned. Has a constant gritty look in his brown eyes. Has short, brown hair, but is already graying and balding. Sports a mustache.

Personality
A gruff, fairly negative person. Tends to be a hypocrite. Has a phobia of birds. Enjoys working on his taxicab, and shooting the breeze with other people he views as "down-to-earth".

Educational History:
High School Diploma, no honors.

Military History:
Drafted into the Great War, made it to Private First Class. Was a basic front linesman.

Professional History
Operator of the increasingly popular taxicab for Boston and neighboring counties. Greatly dislikes his occupation, but enjoys his cab. No criminal record.

Religious Affiliation
Raised from a Roman Catholic family. Tries to stick to the values of the church, but is not entirely faithful.

Interests / Clubs
Member of the Roman Catholic Church. Has an interest in dime novels.

Personal Notes
Born March 3rd, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Wealth / Income
Makes less-than-average annual salary, at around $1000 a year.

Known Relatives

• Jacob Hildebrand : Father, 61, healthy, currently residing in Roger's hometown. Works at a factory for little pay. Currently is upset with Roger for not coming home to help support his family.
  
• Lisa Kooyers Hildebrand : Mother, 56, healthy, currently residing in Roger's hometown. Works as a housewife. Currently wishing for Roger to come home.
  
• Edward Hildebrand, Julia Rivers Hildebrand, paternal grandparents, deceased.
  
• Danielle Scarlet Kooyers : Maternal Grandmother, deceased. Grandfather identity unknown,
  
• Robert Hildebrand : Brother, 30, resides in New York City as a police officer. Relations with Roger are fair. Married a woman named Colette 2 years ago, and have a child on the way.
  
• Justin Kooyers : Uncle, 55, resides in Roger's hometown as a Shopkeep. Has to be reminded that his sister has two sons. Has his own son named Alex. Lost his wife to cholera 8 years ago.
  
• Alex Kooyers : Cousin. See Contacts.
  

Contacts

Barney Riders - Taxicab driver - 40, has a consistent cough but otherwise healthy. Works with Roger to map out each other's territory of the town, to ensure that they don't step on each other's toes. When business is slow, they occasionally tune-up their cabs together.

Alex Kooyers - Social Worker - 31
Resides in Arkham, Massachusetts. Persuaded Roger to move for the sake of "great financial opportunity". The plan is a bust, and Alex now is a Social Worker for the city. He and Roger are still on good terms, though Roger still blames Alex for his falling out with his father, Jacob.

Acquaintances

Gerald Finch - Bartender - 46, male,healthy. Serves Roger drinks and provides an open ear to Rogers drunk ramblings. Unknown to roger, Gerald is currently wanted under the suspicion of murder, and uses his current name as an alias.

Father Truss - Catholic Priest - 34, male, healthy. Occasionally talks with Roger and attempts to help him past his problems.

EQUIPMENT LIST

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• Fully loaded Revolver, with 6 extra bullets.
  
• Leather Gloves
  
• Set of wrenches
  
• Keys to Taxicab
  
• Black wool Cabby Hat
  
• Crucifix
  
• Flashlight
  
• Screwdriver
  
• Pack of cigarettes
  
• Flask of Scotch
  
• Box of matches
  
• Coat
  
• Can of Oil
  
• Gasoline Container
  

[durax]

THE FARM BOY

David Rinold Black

Player: durax / FunkyWaltDogg


WRITEUP

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ATTRIBUTES
Strength	15	Dexterity	15	Intelligence	17	Idea	85
Constitution	14	Appearance	07	Power	14	Luck	70
Size	11	Sanity	70	Education	12	Knowledge	60

HEALTH	Max	Current
Sanity	70	68
Hit Points	13	13
Magic Points	14	14

SKILLS
Accounting	12	Folklore	40	Persuade	07
Airplane Maintenance	05	Geology	01	Pharmacy	01
Anthropology	01	Hide	04	Philosophy & Religion	40
Archæology	01	History	12	Photography	10
Art (Violin)	09	Hypnosis	01	Physics	01
Art (______)	01	Jump	25	Pilot (______)	01
Astronomy	01	Law*	05	Pilot (______)	01
Bargain	05	Legerdemain	40	Psychoanalysis	01
Biology	01	Library Use	17	Psychology	05
Biochemistry	01	Listen*	70	Radio Operator	01
Botany	01	Literature	12	Ride (Horse)	15
Business	06	Locksmith	50	Ride (______)	15
Cartography	01	Machinery	10	Sneak	09
Chemistry	01	Mathematics	24	Spot Hidden*	28
Climb	30	Mechanical Repair	40	Swim	29
Conceal	70	Medicine	05	Throw	30
Craft (Forgery)	05	Meteorology	01	Track	80
Craft (______)	01	Natural History	06	Zoology	01
Credit Rating	07	Navigate	10
Cryptography	01	Occult	05
Disguise	01	Other Language (______)	01
Drive Auto	20	Other Language (______)	01
Electrical Repair	17	Other Language (______)	01
Explosives	01	Other Language (______)	01
Fast Talk	04	Own Language (English)	60
First Aid*	30	Parachute	01

COMBAT SKILLS		Melee Damage Bonus	+1D4
Block	30	Knife	25
Dodge*	30	Sword	15
Martial Arts	01	Handgun	20
Fist/Punch	52	Machine Gun	15
Head Butt	11	Rifle	70
Kick	26	Shotgun	50
Grapple	30	Submachine Gun	15
Club	25

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WEAPON	%	Damage	Range	#att	Shots	HP	Malf %
Fist	52	1d3 + 1d4	touch	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Grapple	??	special	touch	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Head	11	1d4 + 1d4	touch	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Kick	26	1d6 + 1d4	touch	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
M1903 .30 Bolt-Action Rifle	70	2d6 + 4	110 yards	1/2	5	12	00

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BACKGROUND

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Physical Description
Single Caucasion Male American, 18 years of age.
David is of medium height, has a good build from farm work, tanned complexion, has Brown hair and brown eyes. He usually wears overalls, but has one mothball-smelling suit that used to belong to one of his older brothers.

Personality
He likes to smoke; keeps one cigarette behind his right ear. He is a bit of a nomad right now, looking for either steady work as a mechanic, or whatever will earn him enough money to move to the next town. He'd like to see all of America. He knows he can probably return home and work on his Eldest brother's farm, but would view that as a failure and is trying to make his own way. He's never really been on his own before, it both excites and frightens him.

Educational History
High School Graduate.

Professional History
Grew up in a small town. Proficient with the use of and repair of Farm Equipment and tools. No military or work history.

Criminal History
Spent a couple nights in the local jail. Trespassing, petty theft.

Religious Affiliation
Raised Methodist. Respects it, but doesn't know if he truly believes. Baptized member of the Methodist Church.

Personal Notes
Born: February 7, 1907.
He's a small-town farmboy visiting the outside world for the first time, Very interested in seeing and experiencing all the world has to offer.

Interests
Can play the violin. (Fiddle may be more appropriate)
Keeps a journal and log of his activities and adventures.
Good at using and repairing farm equipment and tools, up to and including engines.
Prestidigitation (shown to him by a childhood friend)
Would go hunting/camping on the weekends.
Enjoys riddles, puzzles, games of all sorts.
Drinks that aren't homemade.
Girls who aren't related to him.

Wealth / Income
Upper lower class; in no way does "wealthy" apply. He hasn't always been able to eat what he wants, but he's never gone to bed hungry. This is his first venture away from home so he has all the money he could scrape together on his person.

Resources / Equipment
Currently staying with Robin in a flat in downtown Boston.
Is currently borrowing a truck from home. Back on the farm, the truck would break down every other day or so and David was the only one who had the patience to tinker with it long enough to make it run again. When he decided to leave, Jimmy said he might as well take it with him, but to return it after he got on his feet. That is to say either after David could afford a vehicle of his own, or has a friend willing to trail them in his/her own car back to the farm. Jimmy was also using this as a tiny bit of insurance that David would at least visit. In all honesty, Jimmy doesn't expect the truck to return since it's already run down, and is trusting David's decency to pay him for it, or that their mother is right and David will eventually just come home on his own. David, on the other hand, is full of optimism and thinks he will eventually be able to repair the truck to run reliably. He plans on writing Jimmy a letter once he's on his feet to come visit him so he can show everybody just how adult he's become and have one of them drive the truck back.

Known Relatives

• Paul Rodney Black, Father (Deceased)
  
• Frances Alma Black, Mother
  
• Paternal Grandparents: Geoffrey Stewart Black, Esther Eileen Black
  
• Maternal Grandparents: John Rinold Lamb, Demarius Martha Lamb
  
• Jimmy Black, eldest brother. Practically raised the others after Paul Black Died, Will most deservedly inherit the farm.
  
• Other siblings (in order of age): Eddie, Mary, Billy, Margo, Tommy, Jay, Lulu, Paul Jr., Peter (Youngest besides David)
  

Contacts

Eddie Black
The brainy, know-it-all of the family, Professor of History, though he has gone on Archeological digs. Worked to put himself through college and is somewhat cool towards his family.

Robin Goodman
Mischievous, amoral, childhood friend. He left their hometown about a year ago and has invited David to look him up if he ever leaves their boring farm community. (Occupation unknown)

Pastor Allen Barett
A fairly well-known traveling speaker and missionary within the Methodist church. He was a friend of Paul Black Sr. and helps the Black family out of a sense of loyalty.

Acquaintances

Frances Alma Black
David's mother. As the years have gone by, she has been able to help with the farm less and less... Strongly believes David should return and be satisfied.

Corporal Peter Black
Enlisted in the Army. Stationed off the coast of Germany. He and David were close when he left, but witnessing some of the horrors of the War may have changed him.

EQUIPMENT LIST

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• Violin (with case, rosin, bow, rosin rag, harmonica tuner)
  
• 30 Caliber M1903 (1906) Springfield rifle + leather sling
  
• Ammunition Pack (100 rounds)
  
• Bedroll + sleeping bag
  
• Tarp (at times set up as a tent)
  
• Tool Kit
  
• --Flashlight
  
• --Shovel
  
• --Screwdriver
  
• --wrench
  
• --socket wrench set
  
• --Work Gloves
  
• --wire cutters
  
• --Rubber Mallet
  
• --crowbar
  
• --12 Bobby pins (one in hair)
  
• --5x rolls of duct tape
  
• Rags and Towels
  
• 2x Deck of playing cards
  
• 2x Dice
  
• Cigarettes
  
• Matches
  
• Cans of oil
  
• Change of clothes
  
• --Tons of overalls and undergarments
  
• --One suit
  
• 1 First Aid Kit
  
• A run-down Ford TT Rat Truck (Borrowed)
  
• Keys
  
• 1 pen
  
• 1 pencil
  
• books
  
• -- personal journal
  
• -- America on a Dollar a Day
  
• -- Mexico on a Dollar a Day
  
• -- The Jungle Book
  
• -- various maps
  

[B:L]

THE ACTOR

Henry Christian Slater

Player: B:L


WRITEUP

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ATTRIBUTES
Strength	08	Dexterity	11	Intelligence	17	Idea	85
Constitution	09	Appearance	15	Power	15	Luck	75
Size	12	Sanity	75	Education	15	Knowledge	75

HEALTH	Max	Current
Sanity	75	75
Hit Points	11	11
Magic Points	15	15

SKILLS
Accounting	15	Folklore	05	Persuade	50
Airplane Maintenance	05	Geology	01	Pharmacy	01
Anthropology	01	Hide	01	Philosophy & Religion	05
Archæology	01	History	15	Photography	10
Art (Acting)	80	Hypnosis	01	Physics	01
Art (______)	01	Jump	30	Pilot (______)	01
Astronomy	01	Law*	05	Pilot (______)	01
Bargain	05	Legerdemain	14	Psychoanalysis	01
Biology	01	Library Use	40	Psychology	30
Biochemistry	01	Listen	30	Radio Operator	01
Botany	01	Literature	30	Ride (Horse)	11
Business	08	Locksmith	01	Ride (Motorcycle)	11
Cartography	01	Machinery	01	Sneak	05
Chemistry	01	Mathematics	30	Spot Hidden*	30
Climb	30	Mechanical Repair	17	Swim	30
Conceal	12	Medicine	05	Throw	19
Craft (Writing)	05	Meteorology	01	Track	10
Craft (______)	01	Natural History	08	Zoology	01
Credit Rating	66	Navigate	10
Cryptography	01	Occult	30
Disguise	33	Other Language (Spanish)	30
Drive Auto	20	Other Language (French)	30
Electrical Repair	17	Other Language (Latin)	20
Explosives	01	Other Language (______)	01
Fast Talk	50	Own Language (English)	75
First Aid	30	Parachute	01

COMBAT SKILLS		Melee Damage Bonus	+/- 0
Block	22	Knife	21
Dodge	22	Sword	11
Martial Arts	01	Handgun	16
Fist/Punch	46	Machine Gun	11
Head Butt	12	Rifle	21
Kick	23	Shotgun	27
Grapple	19	Submachine Gun	11
Club	61

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WEAPON	%	Damage	Range	#att	Shots	HP	Malf %
Fist	46	1d3	touch	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Grapple	19	special	touch	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Head	12	1d4	touch	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Kick	23	1d6	touch	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Cane	61	1d6	touch	1	n/a	15	n/a
Mr. E.	61	1d4	touch	1	n/a	5	n/a

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BACKGROUND

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"My name is Henry Christian Slater, I am an actor, and the curtain may be falling on my final act.

I hope this message is received by the right hands, or my star will fade into insidious rumors and gossip, perhaps I perished in a plane crash or disappeared during an adventure into the Alps? I wish.

No, this is a fate far worse. In my infinite curiosity I have become my own worst enemy, a slave to my ambitions, driven to burn out like the brightest flame. A protagonist in a tragedy. Always pushing the bounderies, this time it pushed back.

There is not much time left, so I can only pray. If I make it, this just might be the greatest story ever told. If not...well...that's entertainment."

- Sir Henry Christian Slater


Physical Description
Single Caucasion Male American, 39 years of age.

Dresses well but sometimes sloppily. Usually darker colors.

Personality
A man of many faces, he adapts to many situations well. He is typically an aloof, almost goofy, man who likes to keep people entertained and jovial. He is a drinker, however, and during this prohibition period he's become more of a grouch when dealing with annoyances, but still friendly to those he cares about.

Mental Disorders
His experimental method of acting has created a split personality, Edward, a sarcastic paranormal investigator with a bad temperament. Under heavy duress and with lack of drink, this personality may take over and incite acts of violence that Henry normally could not do. No one knows about this split personality, except perhaps his closest friend Ted.

Educational History
High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts
Has also studied multiple languages for his international performances, including English (UK), Spanish, and French.

Professional History
Thespian of the Performing Arts, performing since he was a child. His talents extend from Shakespearian plays to light-hearted musicals. His first big role was in Helens. (Of Troy), then after he gave an award winning performance of Winston Churchill as a reckless but daring commander who started as a selfish drunkard who convinced the General to let him into the front lines because alcohol was only permitted in the trenches, but later grew to love his company and led them to victory.

Lately, his popularity has waned in the States (he is still popular overseas). His efforts have been refocused as a playwright on pushing the bounderies of genres. He is currently researching the horror genre and is gaining cult popularity with his B-Plays "The Evil Deed" and "The Axis of Darkness". In his current endeavors he has dismissed the Grimm Tales as best left for child-oriented plays, and he is looking for the next big horror epic.

Military History
None, but he was knighted by the Queen of England for his portrayal of Winston Churchill as the First Lord of the Admiralty during the World War. Some credit his incredible performance for repairing Churchill's ill reputation as Home Secretary, and some believe that the popularity generated may one day allow Churchill to become Chancellor of the Exchequer or maybe even Prime Minister.

Criminal History
Was controversially arrested for driving while intoxicated, making him a symbol of protest against the Prohibition.

Religious Affiliation
Henry Christian Slater is Christian, praying to God once in a while but not a consistent church-goer. Was criticized for his portrayal of a Catholic priest who wavered when a young priest was accused of murder, and the criticism left a bitter taste in his mouth.

Personal Notes
Born: August 18, 1882, New York, New York.
A highly ambitious actor, he seeks to broaden his horizons and leave a mark on the medium with his roles. He researches each role studiously, because he believes in the method of acting (influenced by a Russian acting system), not in the typical pause and reflect of other thespians. His method of acting allows him to almost become the character that he is portraying, but his experimental technique is highly dangerous. His first attempt to portray a paranormal investigator has left him with a small split personality, Edward, which crops up once in a while under heavy stress.

Interests / Clubs
The Masquers Club helps actors without contracts avoid long grueling hours.
He is also fond of dancing and drinking, but for his safety not at the same time.
Is highly interested in seeing Prohibition disappear.
Loves doing research at the multitude of libraries he frequents. Currently looking into the horror genre.
Has a popularity cult following but he only responds to their inquiries once in a while

Wealth / Income
High class paid actor, although his popularity has waned his B-Plays and the subsequent cult following generates steady income, so he is still considered a draw.

Resources / Equipment
Guest speaker at several universities, and has access to their libraries for researching his roles. See Equipment List for more details.


Known Relatives

• Thomas Michael Knight, Father, actor, divorced (missing).
  A drunkard, Mary Jane divorced him before Henry was born. Soon afterwards, he disappeared from their lives.
  
• Mary Jane Slater, Mother, casting director and producer, divorced (living). Left Thomas, a heavy drinker, before Henry was born hence his last name being Slater. Worries about Henry's roles and method of acting, but generally leaves him to his own devices unless he asks for help.
  
• Paternal / Maternal Grandparents: Unknown.
  
• Allie Wayne McBeal, older sister, works at a Boston Law Firm. Was the one who got Henry out of trouble after being caught drinking and driving during the Prohibition. He owes her one but doesn't keep in frequent contact. There is no bad blood between them but he's annoyed when she wants him to quit drinking.
  
• Robert Spector McBeal, brother-in-law Police Sergeant, in Boston.
  Husband to Allie, he doesn't like Henry for breaking the law during Prohibition. A gruff loose-cannon of sorts, he's never on a case long. Either it's solved quickly or he's off the case.
  

Contacts

Ted Remy
Male personal agent/manager, French
A witty man always ready with a silly remark, Ted is Henry's closest friend. He handles all the day-to-day business for an actor, scheduling and arranging role offers. He also loves strange and weird stories, always reading the daily tabloids, and is all too eager to help Henry with his research into the next big B-Play horror project.

Sam Remy
Male director/playwright, French
Another close friend of Henry's, directed and help write the two big B-Play projects "The Evil Deed" and "The Axis of Darkness". Recently he's been too busy with serious projects to help Henry out, but he sees promise in Henry's work and acting methodology, and is willing to hear Henry's ideas out.

Tara Winona Campbell
Female actress, ex-girlfriend
Flirty, ditzy, and hates Henry with the fury of a thousand burning suns. Her parents perished after being run over by a drunkard, so she left Henry soon after he was caught for driving while drunk and hated him ever since. Henry is a tragic hero in this case because he still loves her even though it can never be, and he never forgave himself for not being able to quit drinking. Her star has risen since then, far above his, but even with her newfound influence she'd rather stay out of his life and pretend that he never existed. That doesn't stop Henry from trying to get back to her, hoping for her forgiveness, and they still have an active communication going with her ditzy nature not knowing when to say no. A love-hate relationship.

Acquaintances

Tony Paxton
Male Alcohol Runner
Henry's alcohol supplier during the Prohibition, he's in with the local crew and the cops don't seem to care about him. They must've been paid well.

Finny Taub
Male President of the Slater Fan Club
A young man in his 20's, yet still enthralled with a childlike innocence for Henry's B-Plays. He leads the cult following, forming newsletters and organizing group sessions, keeping people informed of when and where Henry is performing next. He helped organize the public outrage that helped Henry's acquittal during the drinking hearing. Can be an annoyance to Henry at most other times, that is why Henry only responds to the group mailings once in a while.

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EQUIPMENT LIST

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• A personal "Inspirations/Observations" notebook to jot down story ideas.
  
• Pencils to carry out that task.
  
• small personal magnifying glass for those dusty books with tiny print.
  
• sturdy wooden faux sword-cane. Faux because it is designed to look like it can unsheath as a sword, but actually it can only bludgeon you ala Brooks-Sumner! Ho ho! Great at parties.
  
• Library cards for access to university libraries and other research facilities.
  
• Pocket watch with a picture of Tara inside.
  
• Pocket mirror and comb to look his finest.
  
• Binoculars to spy on the competition from the cheap seats. It's a cut throat business and one can't be prepared enough for those pesky up-and-comers!
  
• Fancy silk top hat and monocle for classy occasions.
  
• Bowler hat and grey wool scarf for chillier occasions.
  
• Fake glasses and moustache for discrete occasions.
  
• Currently empty steel flask.
  
• A Benz for transport.
  
• A big black dildo named "Mr. E".
  

[Oats]

THE ENGLISH PROFESSOR

Charles Russel O'tway

Player: Oatway


WRITEUP

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ATTRIBUTES
Strength	09	Dexterity	18	Intelligence	18	Idea	90
Constitution	10	Appearance	14	Power	15	Luck	75
Size	12	Sanity	75	Education	21	Knowledge	105

HEALTH	Max	Current
Sanity	75	74
Hit Points	11	8
Magic Points	15	15

SKILLS
Accounting	21	Folklore	05	Persuade	80
Airplane Maintenance	05	Geology	01	Pharmacy	01
Anthropology	01	Hide	35	Philosophy & Religion	05
Archæology	01	History	60	Photography	10
Art (Sculpting)	05	Hypnosis	01	Physics	01
Art (______)	01	Jump	28	Pilot (______)	01
Astronomy	01	Law*	15	Pilot (______)	01
Bargain	15	Legerdemain	80	Psychoanalysis	01
Biology	01	Library Use*	80	Psychology	05
Biochemistry	01	Listen*	30	Radio Operator	01
Botany*	01	Literature	80	Ride (______)	18
Business	11	Locksmith	01	Ride (______)	18
Cartography	01	Machinery	01	Sneak	35
Chemistry	01	Mathematics	42	Spot Hidden*	45
Climb	27	Mechanical Repair	18	Swim	19
Conceal	50	Medicine	20	Throw	27
Craft (Forgery)	05	Meteorology	01	Track	10
Craft (______)	01	Natural History	11	Zoology	01
Credit Rating	55	Navigate	10
Cryptography	01	Occult	05
Disguise	01	Other Language (French)	30
Drive Auto	20	Other Language (______)	01
Electrical Repair	18	Other Language (______)	01
Explosives	01	Other Language (______)	01
Fast Talk	80	Own Language (English)	95
First Aid	40	Parachute	01

COMBAT SKILLS		Melee Damage Bonus	+/- 0
Block	36	Knife	28
Dodge	40	Sword	18
Martial Arts	01	Handgun	46
Fist/Punch	60	Machine Gun	18
Head Butt	12	Rifle	28
Kick	30	Shotgun	33
Grapple	27	Submachine Gun	18
Club	28

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WEAPON	%	Damage	Range	#att	Shots	HP	Malf %
Fist	60	1d3	touch	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Grapple	27	special	touch	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Head	12	1d4	touch	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Kick	30	1d6	touch	1	n/a	n/a	n/a

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BACKGROUND

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Physical Description
Single Caucasian Male Briton, 33 years of age.
A tall, somewhat squirrelish man, Charles stands around six feet tall, plus an inch in proper shoes. His blondish brown hair is kept short but unkempt and somewhat oily. His thin face is often drawn, eyes wandering as though deep in thought. He has a slight Manchester accent.

Personality
Despite his wandering eyes, Charles acts in an uncanny way. Very rarely will he stumble, and even less frequently will anything go unnoticed. Examining everything within reach, Charles prefers to look with his hands, so to speak. His nimble fingers tend to find their way into the others' property almost unconsciously. Among friends, he is solely known as Russel. Rusty is his most hated nickname.

Educational History:
Has a Master's degree in Classical Literature in additon to Bachelor's degree in English. Degrees were obtained both from Oxford. Has a relative fluency in Parisian French.

Military History:
Drafted into His Majesty's Armed Forces during the Great War, but flat feet and sharp wits kept him out of any sorts of dangerous action. Served as a translator to help co-ordinate the Entente forces.

Professional History
Currently looking for work. There isn't much call for an educated man in the recently industrialized and slowly rebuilding United Kingdom. America was the land of opportunities. No criminal background.

Religious Affiliation
Agnostic, leaning Atheist ever since the war.

Interests / Clubs
Enjoyed stargazing as a youth, and somewhat to this day. Never one to turn down an invitation to go watch a rugby football team, though those are few and far between in America.

Personal Notes
Born October 19th in Manchester, England.
Charles loves the taste of treacle.

Wealth / Income
Born into the upper crust of England, there was little Charles wanted for. However, since he saw no combat in the Great War, he has since been disowned from his family. As such, Charles lost most of his fortune, but did manage to save some from the greedy clutches of his family.

Resources / Equipment
An omnipresent handbook, set of pens and small vials filled with ink.

Known Relatives

• Percival Wimblebottom O'tway : Father, living, greatly dislikes Charles. He has no job, save managing his estate.
  
• Pamela Behan O'tway : Mother, deceased during childbirth
  
• Charles Rodney Behan : Maternal Grandfther, Deceased recently.
  
• Susannah Moira Behan : Maternal Grandmother, living, senile. Currently bedridden with an unknown affliction.
  
• Francis Wimple O'tway the Third and Michelle McIlhenny-O'tway : Paternal Grandparents, deceased,
  
• James O'tway : Fraternal Twin Brother. See Acquaintances.
  

Contacts

Ursula vonPestlebottom : A young, moderately attractive woman who Charles cannot seem to avoid. She seems to have something of a crush upon him, but it is not mutual. She always seems to run into Charles at inopportune times and in very public places. She works as a receptionist for the local police force.

Lieutenant (pronounced "lef-tenant") Frank J. Boone : a grizzled veteran of the Great War, Boone is a large man, not unfamiliar with either alcohol or fighting. He was a professional soldier until he was injured in the War, an affliction he has since recovered from. He knows people who knows people, and dislikes hospitals, preferring to visit illegal clinics to stitch him up after a drunken brawl. They met in some capacity during the War.

Acquaintances

Jim O'tway, the soccer playing brother. Charles has a fraternal twin brother, James (Jim to those familiar). James is athletic, currently making ends meet as a professional football (soccer) player, and everything his father wished for. He plays keeper on the field. All of his money is managed by dad, but can still be moved. He is touring the world during his off-season.

Franzibald vonPestlebottom, Ursula's giant of a brother. Never liked his sister's interest in Charles.

EQUIPMENT LIST

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• keys
  
• -- to his dingy apartment
  
• -- to a safety deposit box (holds his sidearm from the war)
  
• Clothing : A large number of dapper suits, underwear, etc.
  
• Books, writing implements : a few shelves worth stuffed all over his apartment
  
• Pocket-sized journal, 200 pages or so
  
• 2 Pens
  
• Crafty implements
  
• -- a few pounds of each clay and marble (back in his apartment)
  
• -- chisels, other various sculpting tools, like brushes, etc
  
• Wet Weather gear (umbrella, raincoat, boots)
  
• First Aid supplies (in apartment)
  
• hip flask of liquid courage (whiskey)
  

[Wildcat]

THE JOURNALIST

Benjamin Miller

Player: Wildcat


WRITEUP

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ATTRIBUTES
Strength	10	Dexterity	14	Intelligence	16	Idea	80
Constitution	10	Appearance	11	Power	16	Luck	80
Size	11	Sanity	80	Education	17	Knowledge	85

HEALTH	Max	Current
Sanity	80	75
Hit Points	11	11
Magic Points	16	16

SKILLS
Accounting	17	Folklore	05	Persuade*	66
Airplane Maintenance	05	Geology	01	Pharmacy	01
Anthropology	01	Hide	03	Philosophy & Religion	05
Archæology	01	History	42	Photography	20
Art (Cello)	05	Hypnosis	01	Physics	01
Art (______)	01	Jump	24	Pilot (______)	01
Astronomy	01	Law*	50	Pilot (______)	01
Bargain	05	Legerdemain	15	Psychoanalysis	01
Biology	01	Library Use*	67	Psychology	30
Biochemistry	01	Listen	62	Radio Operator	01
Botany	01	Literature	17	Ride (______)	14
Business	09	Locksmith	01	Ride (______)	14
Cartography	01	Machinery	01	Sneak	08
Chemistry	01	Mathematics	34	Spot Hidden	62
Climb	24	Mechanical Repair	16	Swim	20
Conceal	11	Medicine	05	Throw	24
Craft (Writing)	80	Meteorology	01	Track	10
Craft (______)	01	Natural History	09	Zoology	01
Credit Rating	11	Navigate	10
Cryptography	01	Occult	15
Disguise	01	Other Language (______)	01
Drive Auto	20	Other Language (______)	01
Electrical Repair	16	Other Language (______)	01
Explosives	01	Other Language (______)	01
Fast Talk*	71	Own Language (English)	85
First Aid	45	Parachute	01

COMBAT SKILLS		Melee Damage Bonus	+/- 0
Block	53	Knife	24
Dodge*	28	Sword	14
Martial Arts	01	Handgun	19
Fist/Punch	70	Machine Gun	14
Head Butt	11	Rifle	24
Kick	25	Shotgun	63
Grapple	24	Submachine Gun	14
Club	24

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WEAPON	%	Damage	Range	#att	Shots	HP	Malf %
Fist	70	1d3	touch	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Grapple	24	special	touch	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Head	11	1d4	touch	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Kick	25	1d6	touch	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
12-gauge Shotgun (2B)	63	4d6/2d6/1d6	10/20/50 yards	1 or 2	2	12	00

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BACKGROUND

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TODO

EQUIPMENT LIST

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• x
  
• x
  

[Squashua]

Everyone is complete except Wildcat. You may now edit. If you come up with a better design/layout, let me know. Meanwhile, if you wish, you may choose to put up a photo/image of your character, not unlike B:L did for his. Several websites exist that maintain choice period photography.

www.flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/sets/72157603671370361/

www.spotlightcd.com/hallfame/

www.leenks.com/link114552.html

www.users.waitrose.com/~victorianphoto/index.htm

hikoma.lb.nagasaki-u.ac.jp/en/category.html

[FunkyWaltDogg]

THE FARM BOY

David Rinold Black

Player: FunkyWaltDogg


WRITEUP

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ATTRIBUTES
Strength	15	Dexterity	15	Intelligence	17	Idea	85
Constitution	14	Appearance	07	Power	14	Luck	70
Size	11	Sanity	70	Education	12	Knowledge	60

HEALTH	Max	Current
Sanity	70	68
Hit Points	13	13
Magic Points	14	14

SKILLS
Accounting	12	Folklore	40	Persuade	07
Airplane Maintenance	05	Geology	01	Pharmacy	01
Anthropology	01	Hide	04	Philosophy & Religion	40
Archæology	01	History	12	Photography	10
Art (Violin)	09	Hypnosis	01	Physics	01
Art (______)	01	Jump	25	Pilot (______)	01
Astronomy	01	Law*	05	Pilot (______)	01
Bargain	05	Legerdemain	40	Psychoanalysis	01
Biology	01	Library Use	17	Psychology	05
Biochemistry	01	Listen*	70	Radio Operator	01
Botany	01	Literature	12	Ride (Horse)	15
Business	06	Locksmith	50	Ride (______)	15
Cartography	01	Machinery	10	Sneak	09
Chemistry	01	Mathematics	24	Spot Hidden*	28
Climb	30	Mechanical Repair	40	Swim	29
Conceal	70	Medicine	05	Throw	30
Craft (Forgery)	05	Meteorology	01	Track	80
Craft (______)	01	Natural History	06	Zoology	01
Credit Rating	07	Navigate	10
Cryptography	01	Occult	05
Disguise	01	Other Language (______)	01
Drive Auto	20	Other Language (______)	01
Electrical Repair	17	Other Language (______)	01
Explosives	01	Other Language (______)	01
Fast Talk	04	Own Language (English)	60
First Aid*	30	Parachute	01

COMBAT SKILLS		Melee Damage Bonus	+1D4
Block	30	Knife	25
Dodge	30	Sword	15
Martial Arts	01	Handgun	20
Fist/Punch	52	Machine Gun	15
Head Butt	11	Rifle	70
Kick	26	Shotgun	50
Grapple	30	Submachine Gun	15
Club	25

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WEAPON	%	Damage	Range	#att	Shots	HP	Malf %
Fist	52	1d3 + 1d4	touch	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Grapple	??	special	touch	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Head	11	1d4 + 1d4	touch	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Kick	26	1d6 + 1d4	touch	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
M1903 .30 Bolt-Action Rifle	70	2d6 + 4	110 yards	1/2	5	12	00

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BACKGROUND

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Physical Description
Single Caucasion Male American, 18 years of age.
David is of medium height, has a good build from farm work, tanned complexion, has Brown hair and brown eyes. He usually wears overalls, but has one mothball-smelling suit that used to belong to one of his older brothers.

Personality
He likes to smoke; keeps one cigarette behind his right ear. He is a bit of a nomad right now, looking for either steady work as a mechanic, or whatever will earn him enough money to move to the next town. He'd like to see all of America. He knows he can probably return home and work on his Eldest brother's farm, but would view that as a failure and is trying to make his own way. He's never really been on his own before, it both excites and frightens him.

Educational History
High School Graduate.

Professional History
Grew up in a small town. Proficient with the use of and repair of Farm Equipment and tools. No military or work history.

Criminal History
Spent a couple nights in the local jail. Trespassing, petty theft.

Religious Affiliation
Raised Methodist. Respects it, but doesn't know if he truly believes. Baptized member of the Methodist Church.

Personal Notes
Born: February 7, 1907.
He's a small-town farmboy visiting the outside world for the first time, Very interested in seeing and experiencing all the world has to offer.

Interests
Can play the violin. (Fiddle may be more appropriate)
Keeps a journal and log of his activities and adventures.
Good at using and repairing farm equipment and tools, up to and including engines.
Prestidigitation (shown to him by a childhood friend)
Would go hunting/camping on the weekends.
Enjoys riddles, puzzles, games of all sorts.
Drinks that aren't homemade.
Girls who aren't related to him.

Wealth / Income
Upper lower class; in no way does "wealthy" apply. He hasn't always been able to eat what he wants, but he's never gone to bed hungry. This is his first venture away from home so he has all the money he could scrape together on his person.

Resources / Equipment
Currently staying with Robin in a flat in downtown Boston.
Is currently borrowing a truck from home. Back on the farm, the truck would break down every other day or so and David was the only one who had the patience to tinker with it long enough to make it run again. When he decided to leave, Jimmy said he might as well take it with him, but to return it after he got on his feet. That is to say either after David could afford a vehicle of his own, or has a friend willing to trail them in his/her own car back to the farm. Jimmy was also using this as a tiny bit of insurance that David would at least visit. In all honesty, Jimmy doesn't expect the truck to return since it's already run down, and is trusting David's decency to pay him for it, or that their mother is right and David will eventually just come home on his own. David, on the other hand, is full of optimism and thinks he will eventually be able to repair the truck to run reliably. He plans on writing Jimmy a letter once he's on his feet to come visit him so he can show everybody just how adult he's become and have one of them drive the truck back.

Known Relatives

• Paul Rodney Black, Father (Deceased)
  
• Frances Alma Black, Mother
  
• Paternal Grandparents: Geoffrey Stewart Black, Esther Eileen Black
  
• Maternal Grandparents: John Rinold Lamb, Demarius Martha Lamb
  
• Jimmy Black, eldest brother. Practically raised the others after Paul Black Died, Will most deservedly inherit the farm.
  
• Other siblings (in order of age): Eddie, Mary, Billy, Margo, Tommy, Jay, Lulu, Paul Jr., Peter (Youngest besides David)
  

Contacts

Eddie Black
The brainy, know-it-all of the family, Professor of History, though he has gone on Archeological digs. Worked to put himself through college and is somewhat cool towards his family.

Robin Goodman
Mischievous, amoral, childhood friend. He left their hometown about a year ago and has invited David to look him up if he ever leaves their boring farm community. (Occupation unknown)

Pastor Allen Barett
A fairly well-known traveling speaker and missionary within the Methodist church. He was a friend of Paul Black Sr. and helps the Black family out of a sense of loyalty.

Acquaintances

Frances Alma Black
David's mother. As the years have gone by, she has been able to help with the farm less and less... Strongly believes David should return and be satisfied.

Corporal Peter Black
Enlisted in the Army. Stationed off the coast of Germany. He and David were close when he left, but witnessing some of the horrors of the War may have changed him.

EQUIPMENT LIST

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• Violin (with case, rosin, bow, rosin rag, harmonica tuner)
  
• 30 Caliber M1903 (1906) Springfield rifle + leather sling
  
• Ammunition Pack (100 rounds)
  
• Bedroll + sleeping bag
  
• Tarp (at times set up as a tent)
  
• Tool Kit
  
• --Flashlight
  
• --Shovel
  
• --Screwdriver
  
• --wrench
  
• --socket wrench set
  
• --Work Gloves
  
• --wire cutters
  
• --Rubber Mallet
  
• --crowbar
  
• --12 Bobby pins (one in hair)
  
• --5x rolls of duct tape
  
• Rags and Towels
  
• 2x Deck of playing cards
  
• 2x Dice
  
• Cigarettes
  
• Matches
  
• Cans of oil
  
• Change of clothes
  
• --Tons of overalls and undergarments
  
• --One suit
  
• 1 First Aid Kit
  
• A run-down Ford TT Rat Truck (Borrowed)
  
• Keys
  
• 1 pen
  
• 1 pencil
  
• books
  
• -- personal journal
  
• -- America on a Dollar a Day
  
• -- Mexico on a Dollar a Day
  
• -- The Jungle Book
  
• -- various maps