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What's After Usa western role-playWestern - Literate/Advanced - Character-driven - Realistic - Historical"What do you think is after us?""Nothing. Once we're gone, that's it."LinksDiscussionThread |
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Introduction
The Wild West has slowly become tamed within the period of a time that would slowly fade away. This time was a time of breaking the laws, robberies, suffering, loss, death, heartbreak, bloodshed, and the people claiming this untamed land for their own. To make themselves at home in a place that could be considered free. It could be considered something of a paradise - one that could never be replaced. For some, it was a new start. For some, it was a place to simply claim and rise up in power. For some, it was a living and breathing hell.
For others, it was a home.
Gangs of outlaws and bandits mainly dominated this uncharted land, always acting on one another in brutal ways to stay on top. Each one tried to find a bigger score than the last - another train to rob, another bank to invade, or another powerful family to scam. Whatever it was, it was deemed a perfect life for them. While their ways could've been considered unhinged and unlawful, you might say. However, this was all they knew.
And these gangs were family. Each individual within these groups had a strong relation with another, even if they didn't necessarily like one another. They always had each others' backs, no matter the cost. That's what made them so special. But to an outsider, they were a bunch of people who simply couldn't leave behind the old ways and deal with the rise in developing civilizations that would inevitably end all of what they know.
As time went on, immigrants from other countries and those who already resided in this foreign land began to build towns which eventually grew to cities. The outlaw's worlds were changing. More people meant a government, and a government included law. Sooner or later, in 1850, the Pinkerton Detective Agency would be made. These agents were specifically trained to deal with things like train robberies, but would go on to follow a number of certain gangs because that's who these crimes were almost always committed by.
In 1872, the gang known as the Red Hands Gang was created. Their leader, a ruthless man named Howard Perry became infamous for his own actions. He killed whenever he pleased and always got away with it and would in fact shoot those who got in his way. But what he did protect was a group, at the time, of seven other men. These men were his family, and in a way, his entire life. He devoted his life to these men, and before a deadly illness took his life, these men would go on to expand the Red Hands Gang.
Now, in the year 1894, a year before the Wild West era would in fact end, the Red Hands Gang is one of the last well-known gangs still around. They've been on the run for the last six and a half years, trying to live out their last days peacefully before the world's new beginning starts, and an old world ends.
Plot
With the original eight men of the gang dead, their successors have taken the roles of expanding the gang - the family - into roughly twenty-some members. That said, the gang has developed an even larger target on their backs without a way to really escape from it. Because of the law and the Pinkerton Detective Agency growing more and more closer to them, the Red Hands Gang must learn how to live in a world that no longer perceives them as regulated members of society, but rather as a threat.
You will follow the story of heartbreak, bloodshed, death, and sadness as their days as a family comes to an end while on the run, trying to prove themselves that there is still meaning in the way that they live and that not everything they do is considered bad, but rather is what you do when you lay down your life for your family.
Possible Subplots
[1] A smaller group of bandits attempting to annihilate what is left of the Red Hands Gang, hopeful to take their glory in the remaining days and maybe appear in history books later down the line.
[2] While some members of the gang are away (probably higher-ranking members or members who are useful when it comes to protecting camp, etc), the gang's current camp is invaded by the law. A few members (1-3) are taken in for interrogation, the law hoping that they give up the location of their leader and other higher-ranking members. One of the members who are captured ends up spilling the beans and basically becomes a spy for the Pinkerton agents, meeting them on a bi-weekly basis. (I imagine this becoming useful later in the story, not right of the bat).
[3] The gang, while on the run, comes into contact with a Native American tribe. They present themselves to be non-hostile, so the tribe does in fact take alliance with them. They make an agreement that as long as the gang members can pull their weight and help to protect what the tribe has claimed for themselves first, then the tribe will also help the gang as much as they can without getting too involved with the law.
[4] A long-time rival gang still working to kill their biggest target - the Red Hands Gang.
[5] The Red Hands Gang comes into contact with a large, powerful family who runs a tobacco farm and does some illegal moon-shining on the side. They try to scam them out of money in hopes to use that money to go some place else and not be followed. However, the family finds out about this, starting a feud.
[6] The son of Howard Perry, the first ever member of the Red Hands Gang, is not leader. Instead, it is someone else. This creates a bunch of tension between the current leader and the son, and eventually, the rest of the gang as they notice this tension. Could end with a fight of sorts, a voting situation, or even death.
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Note: As if you couldn't tell, this entire RP will be very character-driven. The drama will be between characters and their inner turmoil rather than a set-in-stone sort of drama-based RP when it comes to plot. That said, when joining this RP, keep in mind that you must be able to donate to the story and understand that this RP isn't meant to be taken very lightly. As I imagine (if this RP takes off), it will be filled with tons and tons of death and other drama. Again, please keep this in mind, and thank you for understanding and taking this into consideration if you decide to join. |
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Roles
Note: I am aware that technically speaking, gang structures like this didn't really affect anything/didn't really exist in this time period. These are all made for the sake of the RP and having diverse roles among characters and their specialties. If you have one that you would like to add, let me know!
Leader (1)
The leader. This person has the ultimate say in what goes within the gang, and their loyalty to the people is to never be doubted. Everyone puts their trust in them and holds all power over everyone, even if they don't actually express it. That said, what they say goes and shall never be argued unless they say otherwise. They have great leadership skills and generally speaking lookout for the people, though it is possible for them to be a bit selfish. They normally assign what others are doing for the day, may call 'gang meetings', etc.
Second-in-command (1)
This role is for the closest to the leader. They hold mostly the same power as the leader, while they may turn to their second-in-command for a word of advice or the vice versa. They mainly help to run things as well, and are considered to be a great second opinion while the leader is making choices. They are also probably close with the leader, possibly a childhood bestfriend, a sibling, cousin, maybe even a lover of sorts. They also help to assign jobs throughout the day if need-be, and take the leader's spot if they are absent.
Advisor (1)
The advisor is honestly a very important role. They help with the leader and second-in-command when it comes to making huge business-related choices. They may also do their own little businesses, scamming the local folk in some sort of scheme. They are very intelligent when it comes to business strategies and money, possibly have a background in it. While also dealing with money, they deal with keeping track of other items within the camp. This could range from food to medical supplies and anything in-between.
Shooters (2)
These two people are elite when it comes to shooting. They have a good grasp on their guns and ammo, and are the people to ask when asking about firearms. This role is especially important while the gang is out and about, even if it isn't everyone. Because they are so skilled, they are used for some sort of security, and of course anyone else who may be decent with guns can help them if need-be. They also help to teach the people who don't know how to use guns to use them, or at least learn the basics.
Local (2)
These two people are the people who know the roads. They understand geography and directions, and can get around the wilderness and whatever towns the gang might run into at ease. They are normally paired with the scouts when it comes to going into town to look for a possible place to rob or something of the like. They also normally do patrols as they know the land best, which in this case would be paired with the shooters for protection.
Observer (2)
The observers are really only useful when the gang is up to no good like robbing a place, but they are there to spot out any law or civilians that are incoming and may get them in trouble. Another thing they do is sorta observe towns. Rather than actually engaging in them, they will find a higher point to look from a different vantage point and have the ability to engage though if they would like. Their opinions of the town are normally developed first as they are good at keeping their head low and keeping a low profile. They also may come back with information that there is nearby family farms/ranches, a bank, etc. If in a city, they'll probably be with the locals and/or scouts.
Scout (3)
The scouts are similar to the observers, though are a lot more engaged if you will. These three people literally do everything when it comes to finding a new place to set up camp, another bank to rob, finding out when another train loaded with money will be coming through town, etc. They are really the brains for most operations that the gang might commit to. They really take a deep dive into how the people operate in a certain town/city and always come back with more and more information that the gang can use if they want to do anything with it.
Stablemen (2)
These two people are responsible for the horses in camp. Most likely, they have a background with horses and understand them quite well. They make sure each horse is in decent health, will look at any injuries, etc. They're sorta the 'vets' of the gang if you will. Because horses are so important to a cowboy and as transportation, these two folk are actually extremely important. Without horses, the gang wouldn't really be able to get anywhere except for... walking.
Members (10)
Made up of men, women, and children, this makes up the bulk of the gang. They are honestly the entire backbone. Everyone is devoted to the gang one way or another and pulls their weight to make it function. They do average day-to-day tasks, like helping out with the other roles, keeping the camp secure, cleaning, cooking, hunting, going into nearby towns to buy certain supplies, etc. (Note: Will possibly open up more slots for this role depending on interest.) |
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Masterlist
Leader (0/1)
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Second-in-command (0/1)
Advisor (1/1)
- Lou Van Bueren | Female | 24 | Portrayed by Honeybrook | Pg #6
Shooters (2/2)
- Jasper Sterling | Female | 25 | Portrayed by Mystic Shadow Pack | Pg #2 - Arti Sterling | Female | 25 | Portrayed by Pastry lord Pg #2
Local (0/2)
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Observer (1/2)
- - Will Rookery | 26 | Male | Portrayed by Moose | Pg #6
Scouts (2/3)
- - Seasmus Edmund Dunne | Male | 24 | Portrayed by Kashmir | Pg #4 - Echo Katz | Female | 26 | Portrayed by Soulsilver | Pg #7
Stablemen (1/2)
- - Harvey Brooks | Male | 27 | Portrayed by queen. | Pg #1
Members (2/10)
- Bailey Brooks | Male | 10 | Portrayed by Pastry Lord | Pg #2 - Charlotte Clark | Female | 24 | Portrayed by Moose | Pg #7 - - ... |
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RP Rules
1. All of Eve's rule apply and trump all. If you must, review the rules when needed.
2. You must be active. Post at least twice a week, and if something comes up, you would like to drop the RP, etc, PM me and let me know instead of just leaving everyone in the dark.
3. This is a literate to advanced RP. That being said, you must be able to type at least 300 words per post with proper grammar, punctuation, capitalization, etc. Your character sheets should also reflect this.
4. Have at least ten sentences in each personality and appearance when signing up.
5. Images are allowed if properly credited, but you still have to write a description.
6. Be sure to include everyone. Do not have your character constantly steal the spotlight, have all the attention, center everything around them, etc. This is a group RP, not a 1x1.
7. Be as realistic as possible! This RP was made to be historically accurate, or at least as much as you can get it to be, and you should be sure to keep your characters realistic to the time period.
8. This should go without saying, but hate the character and not the player. I will not be tolerating any OOC drama.
9. You are allowed two characters, only one can be high-ranking. I'd prefer you each had one male and one female, though depending on the current ratio, obviously there can be exceptions.
10. Reservations last 48 hours unless an extension is asked for.
11. If you need to ask me a question, please either ask it in the disucssion or PM me regarding it. Do not clog the sign-up thread.
12. Keep the genders as balanced as possible.
13. The use of strong language is allowed, but do not over do it.
14. Do not control other's characters, harm them without permission, kill without permission, etc.
15. No OP characters.
16. No god-modding.
17. No romance between your own characters. However, playing a parent-child duo or siblings/cousins is welcome. (The exception to this is an NPC situation. Like a brief character who is already dead or something similar/out of the picture)
18. Please always be kind and respectful to those who are in the RP.
19. Do not be afraid to voice an idea! I'd love to hear them.
20. Have fun!
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Character Sheet
Note: Everything here is required, though you can add whatever you please to it :) Remember to have at least three strengths and three weaknesses. Also keep in mind the gender ratio.
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Sexuality
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Appearance
Personality
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Gender Ratio
M | F
06 | 05
Character Cap
11/25
Co-host
None.
Additional Info.
Location and worldbuilding will be discussed in the discussion thread once we get enough members. This can be as complex as we please.
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__________ Harv Brooks __________
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“I’m sick of waiting for our inevitable end.”
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Name
Harvey “Harv” Brooks
He will almost always introduce himself as Harv.
Age
27
Gender
Male
Sexuality
Heterosexual
He’s known for having short-lived flings with some of the local women in the towns that the gang travel through, though he’s never really kept anyone around. That said, he’s not looking, but whatever happens, happens. Most find it really ironic that a nice guy like Harv would get around, but ya know, nothing in this life can really last.
Rank
Stablemen
He earned his rank quite early on when joining.Desired RankContentHe likes his horses more than people.Appearance
 mossygator @ picrewHarvey is not a very large man, only standing around five foot eight with a rather lean build. While not entirely muscular, he does have some defined areas within his body such as his forearms, hands, shoulders, and his face in general. His skin tone is that of a dark tan with warmer undertones, mainly red. He generally has little to no extra scarring except for the obvious one across his right eye caused by a hunting accident when he was just a boy. Harvey has very subtle beauty marks and freckles scattered throughout his body, though none really stick out. He has smaller, more faint scars from his stupid childhood days, but otherwise, the man isn’t very interesting to look at. He could be considered conventionally attractive if you really thought about it with his striking features, but Harvey could care less about his looks. While he does hold himself with a certain sort of charm - shoulders back, head high, and a long stride, Harvey does not really present himself as striking. He’s memorable, sure, but you’d forget about him in about a year. Harv’s face structure is a bit more on the rounded side, while still having a defined, slightly chiseled look to him. His face is rather slim, and this is mainly because he is in fact underweight - it’s not a good sort of slim, even if he appears healthy. That being said, his face normally appears more full. He has high cheekbones and slightly sunken eyes, and beneath his football-shaped eyes are dark bags that tell you a million things about him at just one glance. He has a slightly crooked nose, one that comes off his face rather sharply with a bump in the middle, and comes back down to meet his nostrils. His lips are full, his bottom lip being more prominent than the top, and are pale pink when it comes to color. Harvey has very full eyebrows, which arch upwards and become thin towards the end. His eyes are a bright, striking blue, though probably appear more dull nowadays as life has been slowly sucked out of him.Harvey has a full head of hair, which is a dark brown that normally appears black in most cases depending on the lighting situation. His hair is a bit on the longer side of things for a man, or overgrown as you could say. It reaches to just about an inch or two below his ear, meeting his jawline. His hair is in fact normally hidden by his hat, which is simply a black hat with a white feather on it that is beat to crap. Anyway, Harv’s hair is normally pretty messy and obviously he doesn’t wash it everyday which you can tell by the apparent grease that builds up from his scalp. He normally has his hair sorta pushed back behind his ears. His part is to the right, and his hair is very flat and doesn’t have much volume. However, the thickness of it makes up for this. He has some strands that fall in front of his face that he normally ignores.Harv wears rather simple clothing. Fashion is not one of his strong suits whatsoever, so don’t expect him to really ever be looking good. He wears a white button-up shirt that is stained brown and is super off-white at this point. His shirts are normally a little bit over-sized, making him appear slightly smaller than he is, but he’s never found this to bother him that much. His pants are made of denim and are black, and he wears black suspenders to, well, suspend his pants and prevent them from falling down. He wears dark brown boots, which have also taken a beating. Depending on what he’s doing, he’ll be wearing gloves of sorts. Harv keeps a black bandanna on him at least all the time, normally around his neck. Sometimes it can be found tucked into one of his pockets. Anyway, if it’s cold enough outside, he wears a black overcoat with red accents. It is thick and keeps him quite warm, actually. He wears a gun belt around his waste where he carries his revolver. Most of the time he'll have a rope attached to it as well.PersonalityHarvey is easily depicted as a rather calm, easy-going man. He seems like he doesn't have a care in the world. Which to be honest, the man really doesn't, but is one of the people who cherishes the smaller things in life that happen to him or the smaller things that people may do for him. Harvey is very approachable, and even though he may look cocky or like the hardass that would only talk about himself, he's in fact the complete opposite. He's rather social and gets along with just about anyone. The only time he'll ever really have a problem with someone is if there's a valid reason. He's not the type to really give second chances, though he has made some exceptions in the past when it comes to this topic.While Harvey is a person who can carry a conversation, he doesn't really approach others. Yes, he's social, but does still prefer to stick to himself. Some may consider him that 'strong silent type', but he's simply a tad shy. He doesn't speak unless spoken to, and when it comes to heartfelt conversations, he's always been the type to brush things off. Harvey doesn't have much to say about himself anyway, as he doesn't think he's that interesting. He's not good at giving long, deep speeches about how he's feeling - it's simply not his forte. While the man can be vulnerable, that's only if he's completely comfortable with you. He has very little to no respect for himself when he shows how sad he may be about a situation. For some reason, it makes himself uncomfortable. However, anger is a different topic. He expresses his anger very easily, even if it's towards a group or just one person - it doesn't matter.Harvey has a certain wit to him. While being very light-hearted in almost all situations, he's almost always sarcastic and making quick-witted responses that would put a smile on most peoples' faces. He's definitely the light the most people would want to have in their lives - he does not prioritize the violence of the world they live in, but would rather be someone who others can come to when they're feeling down. Speaking of violence, Harvey is very much a pacifist. However, piss him off enough, he can get physical, though rarely does he fight with his fists but rather his words. He stands by what he says and it takes a lot to change his opinion. This doesn't mean that he's closed-minded, as he will take everyone's thoughts on something into consideration, though he does not change what he thinks just to please others around him. If you couldn't tell already, Harvey is confident in who he is. His identity is something that he takes pride in, but he isn't egotistical or cocky about it whatsoever. He figures that having someone like him in a life that is full of heartbreak would be a joy to have. He thinks he's a joy to be around, and has the tendency to remind himself quite often that his loving acts mean more in the long run and are more impact-ful than taking action in the violence that most others around him are so caught up in. Harvey is protective. He's not necessarily possessive, though he can become overprotective and maybe yell at someone for their actions that he does care about because he doesn't want them to succumb to a bad choice. He would take a bullet for any of his friends and family and it really shows when he's in a situation that requires some sort of strong minded person. Harvey has very little boundaries, though if you hurt someone he loves and holds dearly to his heart, it's best that you stray away from him for as long as you can. Like mentioned before, the man is not violent, but he does get his point across. He can be slightly blunt at times, though he thinks it's for the better. He's very honest in what he says and is clearly sincere when he's not cracking jokes and being sarcastic. Getting to know Harvey is quite easy. It doesn't take much. He prizes and cherishes his relationships with others - romantic or platonic - and would kill for his friends and family. He's actually super transparent and doesn't care what others think of him who don't actually know him because they do not know anything about him. He has this sort of brotherly love that people can emphasize with and understand, and learning about him becomes quite easy as you hang around him more and more. You can pick up on certain quirks he has. For example, when listening, he normally crosses his arms. When working, he'll almost always be chewing on something - like dry grass - to help him maintain his focus as it is easily taken away from the task at hand. When he's talking, he uses a lot of hand gestures. Little things like that can make you learn about him, and of course, through conversation (which is super easy with him).
Patience has always been a thing that most people appreciate with Harvey Brooks. He is a man who understands people, and while he does not always appreciate the things that people take action in (such as the violence that those around him may do), he has become someone that can understand a point but not agree with it. He's not a people-pleaser - as mentioned before, he does not change his mind just because a close friend of his tries their best to persuade him. Instead, he is patient. He reads people from afar or while interacting with them, taking note of the subtleties that make them who they are. In fact, he may learn things about someone that they might not even know about themselves. He's quite observant in this way - and many others, such as simply watching the environment that he's in. But to him, patience is something that does not come around with ease. He lets things play out instead of trying to intervine in any way to prevent it from happening, unless he knows the sure end of it, which also takes patience for himself to think about the possible outcomes for something or someone. He's logical in that sense rather than more emotional, which if you couldn't already tell, Harvey is not an emotional or vulnerable man. Harvey is, in all, a kind, protective, sarcastic, slightly insecure man about his feelings who is trying to make the world a better place one act at a time. He's not cocky. He's accepting and welcoming, and to most, that's something that others have never experienced before. He hopes that before his death he can impact the people around him, and if he does that, he will consider his mission complete.Strengths+Social - He's approachable in most situations and is very easy to hold a conversation with. He loves hearing what others have to say and is never the type to turn anyone away. For this, he is also accepting.+Kind - It just goes better in the long-run, and sometimes he wishes that others around him realized this.+Caring - Harv is very selfless and is a reflection of what people don't really have anymore - care. While he seems care-free, and is quite the adventurous, wanting-to-do-what-he-wants sort of guy, he still cares for those around him.+Horses - Ah, horses. Not only does his role in the gang take note of this, but he's always been fond of the animal. Most animals, too. They hold a nice place in his heart and he is quite proud of himself for learning the things that he does when it comes to the horses.Weaknesses- Half-blind - Because of an accident when he was younger, Harv is slightly blind in his right eye, which you can tell by how cloudy that eye is compared to the other and the obvious scar that crosses it. - Shooting - It's a good thing that Harv was never interested in the guns that are so apparent in his world. His aim is crap and he honestly could care less for firearms anyway. However, he still knows his way around a gun if it's really that important (which he thinks it is considering who he is with). - Physical Strength - Because he is underweight, even if he appears healthy and relatively fit, he lacks physical strength. Sure, he can pick up some heavy pounds, but could he take someone in a fight? No. It's a solid reason why he sticks to his words, not his fists.- Vulnerability - Harv cannot express his sadness about something, like, ever. It's something that he, as a child, was always put down about and it has slowly shifted into his adulthood that prevents him from being able to talk about his deeper feelings. AffiliationsTBD - PM me!
Bailey Brooks "Kiddo" Bailey is Harv's child, though that is unknown to them. The kid was there long before Harvey ever showed up, as he's only been in the gang for a few years. He does see a lot of himself in the kid though has never really thought about him actually being the father from a former fling. He does know that he would lay down the life for his kid regardless as he is a child, and well, a child's heart should be kept pure and never become corrupt because of the choices of the parents... however, Harvey is the problem in this equation.
Other
Owns a mustang named Marco who he captured roughly a decade ago. He likes his horse more than he really likes anyone else to be honest. Marco is a blue roan, standing at roughly 14hh. He's a bit of a brute that only tolerates Harv.
Open for literally anything :D A love interest, past lover, brother/sister, cousin, etc.
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