Btw. it appears that the img-tag in your CS is malfunctioning.

@MacabreFoxIs it a duplicate of another character out there only the "evil twin?" Because that would be totally lame.

Gasp! It's incredible! It's awe-inspiring! It's... not showing up.

So, since we are jumping in the middle, I think it important to point out how Rook recruits.

The Recruitment [+]

Rather than tracking down any individual (save for Emmet, who just got a "Get your stuff, we're heading to the Badlands.") he allowed the individual to come to him. It came a buzz of rumors and hearsay and exposure that Rook was the fast-track to solve problems, get glory, or feed the family... for those who don't mind the threat of getting killed in the process. It was like one of those peer-pressure challenges that people find themselves talking about even though they have no interest in the subject. To a number of people, they swear that a level of destiny was pushing them together. His nephew could vouch, however, that it was nothing of the sort. How exactly it worked remained befuddling. But what was certain was that it was all under the control of Rook, and rarely did he walk away without acquiring the talent (if not specific individual) that he had written in a list earlier.

The recruitment was odd as well. Whereas nobles would enter with fanfare and have a line of potential candidates clear down the street that they slowly eliminated one by one (or on occasion large populations without consideration.) His was hardly even an interview. When someone entered, after expressing their interest, they would often try to sell themselves, plead, persuade, or rationalize. Their attempt was usually interrupted by Rook, who would explain. "I only need three questions answered...
First, it is very perilous to go on this journey. Your own exaggeration of skill, or lack of commitment could get us all killed. Even if you are loyal and accurate, we may all still die. Are you aware of this?

Secondly, is there anything I need to know about that could endanger the team?"

After asking these two and receiving a satisfactory answer he would start working out the meeting places and needed equipment. If asked what the third question was, he would look as if it were obvious. "Third question speaks for itself. Are you ready?"

From the front, this was sheer insanity. Rook could wind up with any crazy fool tagging along. However, from the inner workings of his nephew was able to observe that Rook was anything but disinterested in his team. Hours, days, and sometimes months of research had been poured into finding people just the right fit. Even before they knew that they were wanting to go with him, he often had a name, reputation, witnesses, and references who told him what he wanted to know without realizing that they had been interviewed or that he had been "asking questions about so-and-so." So natural were the conversations, that at first Emmet thought it was casual conversation to kill time. It was nothing of the sort.

Upon clarification in a written document. It made it very clear more for the relatives and friends of the expedition that each member was doing this of their own free will and because they thought it was a good idea. There was always an equal share of treasures and glory, it was divided up in equal portions. 1 share per member, no favorites. The only restriction was if a member willfully chose to jeopardize the mission, or depart from the leadership (Which by definition was NOT deemed to be Rook, but established him as default should other leadership not arise.) Even then someone could return (assuming the task had not been completed) with the exception of if they did not resolve their error or it had resulted in the death of one or more of the team. This was considered a willful withdraw from the contract, and the lot in question would be divided into additional shares among the loyal members, or had there been loss of life, distributed to the next of kin to compensate for the loss. If anybody died without fault of any person in the team, then their share would be distributed to the next-of-kin even if a single member returned.

These were written on parchment 4 copies for each member (including Rook, just like he were on equal footing with the rest.) One batch was wrapped in oiled cloth, and sealed in the local church. One copy became public record, just in case someone deserted and returned to town. These also came with a sketch of the member. The other two copies were given to the team-members, one to be held on their person, the other to be held by their next-of-kin.

Oh I love Grace! , an amazing and well put together character. Also very glad I'm not the only female in this story :)

Where exactly did we gather? Just for reference that is. Some little dusty town on the fringe of the badlands, or is there a city of larger proportions perhaps farther away?

@Deserted@MacabreFox@dreamingflowers@The New Yorker@Fetzen

The character relationship sheet is out. Try having it finished as soon as possible because once all them are in we can then begin with my first post. I most likely have already clarified this, but we will begin a week after the arrival into the Whispering Badlands. Because of this, the characters should know each other to a certain extent through either friendships, rivalries, romantic interests, or somewhere in between. Once you have finished your character relationships, post it in the character slot below where I put Emmett’s, you don't need approval for that.

@MacabreFox Hats off to you on the character relationship sheet, I almost nearly choked because I was laughing as I read Grace's feelings for Emmett while also eating.
Now, I just can't wait to start