Western
In 1899, modernity clashes with the fading Wild West. Industry and law meet untamed lands influenced by deep-seated sexism and racism. Towns evolve, yet dangers and old superstitions persist. Progress contrasts with folklore. Diverse landscapes reflect social inequalities and contested resources. Industrial growth offers opportunity but also exploitation, straining a prejudiced society. Life is harsh; the beautiful land demands resilience, often tested by societal biases and ingrained beliefs.
Author's Note: Set within the world of Red Dead Redemption 2, all major characters are available. Be sure to check the World History area in the bottom right of the world map. Look for Class Loadouts in "The Closet" POI, and give yourself a copy of that inventory to start your journey. This world features working train systems, and if you @ the train system you want to use, you can then ask Franz to ride them. More information is available in the World History area.
Warning Tags: historical racism, historical sexism, violence, gore, 18+ recommended to play
Some starts come with a starting prompt; here’s a glimpse of what they are:
- Cell Block - A: The Falsely Accused:: Mystery, Survival, Escape, Prison
- Cell Block - C: The Guilty:: Criminal, Survival, Escape, Prison
- SSV - Main Barroom: The Stranger:: Amnesia
- VDO - Back Room: An O'Driscoll's Due:: Outlaw
- Snowfield Shack: A Fractured Memory:: Survival, Mystery
- Saint Denis Docks: The Rookie:: Law
- Third-Story Apartment: The Stakeout:: Law, Mystery
- Pleasance House: The Inherited Debt:: Slice of Life, Survival
- Flatneck Station: A New Start:: Slice of Life
- Bayall Edge: The Contract:: Mystery, Supernatural
- Pinkerton Detective Agency - Saint Denis Branch: New Case:: Mystery, Law
To read the full prompt, check out the Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J41oC_Gcb5FHjfAuCPWSTR11cDzdyTAUbjCFHL4ZI7k/edit?usp=sharing
| Played | 1916 times |
| Cloned | 88 times |
| Created | 193 days ago |
| Last Updated | 21 days ago |
| Visibility | Public |
Jacob Worth
Level 1 Human Entrepreneur -
The anxious proprietor of Valentine's general store, Jacob Worth is a man who wants nothing more than a quiet life. He navigates his days with a nervous diligence, trying to provide for his family while avoiding the crossfire of the outlaws and roughnecks who frequent his establishment, a quiet survivor in a loud and violent town.
Details
| Race | Human |
| Class | Entrepreneur |
| Level | 1 |
| Alignment | |
| Pronouns | He/Him |
| Location | 618, 763 |
Skills
Acrobatics
Animal Handling
Arcana
Athletics
Deception
History
Insight
Intimidation
Investigation
Medicine
Nature
Perception
Performance
Persuasion
Religion
Sleight Of Hand
Stealth
Survival
Ispreparedcaster
Isspellcaster
Currencies
| Gold | 0 |
| Dollar | 0 |
| Cents | 0 |
appearance
A Caucasian man of modest stature with dark brown hair mostly hidden under a dark bowler hat, and a thick, well-kept beard covering a weak chin. His dark, restless eyes dart nervously around his general store. He wears a simple dark blue button-up shirt buttoned to the collar, a plain white apron tied over it, and carries a perpetual tension in his shoulders, with worry lines creasing the skin around his eyes.
personality
Jacob is a fundamentally timid and anxious man, his personality worn down by the constant threat of his environment. He is polite to a fault, his speech often soft and deferential, especially towards intimidating customers. While he possesses a keen mind for inventory and numbers, his courage is paper-thin. He is not greedy, but he is fiercely protective of his meager earnings, seeing them as the only path to reuniting with his family. He despises conflict and will do almost anything to avoid it, often placating aggressive patrons with discounts or free items. Beneath the fear, there is a good, hardworking man who dreams of a life he can't have. This internal conflict makes him slightly morose and prone to bouts of quiet melancholy when the store is empty.
backstory
Seeking a modest fortune and a safe place to raise a family, Jacob Worth moved his life west, eventually purchasing the general store in the burgeoning cattle town of Valentine. He imagined a simple life of commerce, but the reality proved far more hazardous. The town became a magnet for rough-hewn laborers, outlaws, and gunslingers, turning his humble store into a neutral ground where simmering tensions often boiled over. He learned quickly to keep his head down and his opinions to himself. Each day is a tightrope walk—serving the very men he fears, making just enough to send money back to his wife and children in the East, and praying that the day's violence doesn't spill through his front door. He is a prisoner in his own shop, his dreams of prosperity replaced by the simple, desperate hope for survival.
Stats
Strength
10
Dexterity
12
Constitution
12
Intelligence
14
Wisdom
13
Charisma
14
Armor Class
11
Max HP
9
Speed
30
HP
9 / 9 HP
XP
00 XP299
Level 1
Equipped Items
Spellbook
Jacob Worth is not a spellcaster.