Chiyako

Oh I think from the last step I used a create asset to create a second elixir ability. But either way I'll set it to d4 and choose Elixar of Savitar for now. I'll just cross lines through the ones I don't have.

Alright. Alicia is updated! I also added a relationship with Ramona Hart. I decided on the following: "I should be wary of her." An unknown from what can be assumed to be larger cities, someone who slips themselves close to others, is someone to be wary of, especially for someone on the run. I think that is a good starting point, at the very least. Updated in Miro as well.

I love all the changes! So given I am breaking down 5 steps worth of things that these would replace, should I just reshuffle them into these? I'd probably step up the Alchemical Elixirs & Tonics once (to d6) since it would be effectively replacing the two abilities I have currently. I'd probably keep one into Rumored Vampire and bump the Bloodless Physiology Heritage up to d6. And that I think would cover all the changes required. If that looks good I'll go ahead and swap the new goodies into my sheet.

Those changes sound fine to me! Just let me know if I need to like, change step ups or such that I did for them.

Alicia is a mad scientist on the run partially for the experiments she runs (alongside other criminal aspects like the occasional grave robbing, murder, theft, etc) and partially because people believe she is a Vampire.

Oh sorry. I was trying to keep line colors linked to where they started from. I won't touch them anymore.

Sounds like some good conflict between the true academics and the quacks!

That works perfectly fine to me! I shall update my sheet accordingly!

I'll withhold setting up my relationship arrow phrase with Dream's character until they are added and such, but I do look forward to it! I definitely know now that I forgot to add my second NPC, so I have added the following: Jack Beckett ("I find him delightfully useful!") Both a mortician in training and a man capable of somehow acquiring items which might otherwise be difficult to acquire. An average sized man with a thinner build, if not on the slightly athletic side, with dirty blonde unkempt hair and hazel eyes, slightly younger than Alicia and generally seen with a five o'clock shadow. Fairly intelligent and even moreso clever. Out for himself but trusted to hold to his word and seemingly prepared to get into at least a little trouble for those considered allies, if not friends. He grew up on the eastern coast and only moved out west with his father, a man who currently works as a mortician with his own practice. Not exactly poor but not well off either, he has only what his father gives to him. He also appears to have some connections or outside of home business as he is often capable of acquiring items that people might ask for, including oddities and, at times, rarities. Alicia doesn't know how he acquires these things, and while she is curious she understands that asking might throw a wrench into their current working relationship. She met him during her initial arrival within her new home, having come upon the young man while out in the wilds. He had been bitten by a snake and she managed to save him, and while this hasn't resulted in free services it has at least resulted in something of a discount. His interest in her and her studies is occasionally rewarded with answers, although it often results in his being a willing (and sometimes unknowing) subject of some of her lighter experiments. The thought of taking the young man on as an interested apprentice has been floated and considered, although not as of yet acted upon.

Mostly here, a lil busy with some stuff on the side, but I should be able to keep up and answer things sporadically! My character should be up to date, depending on if her new ability is fine, and if I have actually added everything I need to or not (was confused a bit on the Focus section, namely the part written down before explaining the different Focus choices, the one where you add new things, dunno if we did that already or not). Usually I am the sort who takes a look at the setting, makes the character, and fleshes them out more in the game itself, however I'm loving this character building section of the game and I really hope we go through the entire process.

I'm honestly fine with the whole being immortal thing if it is, for example, tied to something else supernatural (like his medallion). Something which he could lose, that isn't just making him a sort of monster. And as Wicked suggested, maybe having him not be ancient, but still quite old (sort of like he is still newish in his immortality). That would make it so he shouldn't be overpowered, but still has that core aspect. With the Vampire thing it is understandable not having a full fledged Vampire, if we're trying to keep things not too supernatural. Alicia is effectively a fake Vampire. But we do have some supernaturalish elements, and I think some weird amulet oddity creating an effect like that might be fine, and might act as something that could be used to fuel some plot points (for example some people might definitely want to take that if they knew about it, Alicia would certainly like to study and experiment on such a thing, and the person wielding it). But that's just my opinion on it.

So above the box detailing our Focus choices there is a notice to draw an arrow from any circle or diamond to another circle, diamond, or square. We did that one already, right? There is also a notice telling us to draw an arrow from our square to a new or existing circle or diamond. We haven't done that one yet, right? Regardless, I'll also be going for Invention, as it fits Alicia the most. Not that she would focus on mechanical inventions and such, but she would focus on experimentation and mad sciences. Progress and quenching her never-ending thirst for knowledge are her primary foci. Even while on the run she has set her mind to such things, often times at a risk to her own well being (whether due to self-experimentation, doing something she isn't supposed to do leaving to the drawing of dangerous attention, or getting so caught up in her work that she almost gets herself captured). Her work isn't for the sake of glory or her reputation, neither of which are things she concerns herself with. They have harmed her and others, but occasionally they are helpful to people. I suppose since the ability here needs to include a limit related to Gear or Mad Science, I'll try to add another tonic based off her Heritage Distinction, as those typically would include that sort of limit: (d4) Elixar of Savitar A bottle of glowing elixir easily mistaken to be liquid sunlight, this creation floods the central nervous system with a concoction of stimulating chemicals designed to increase the speed of nerve impulses. It simultaneously introduces chemicals within the body's muscle cells designed to allow the fibers to contract with greater speed and force. All of this is perfect for running away from one's problems, although it does incur its own set of side effects. Effect: Evasion/Mobility. You may roll Elixir of Savitar when speed, agility, or rapid reaction could give you the advantage. Descriptors: alchemy, elixar, heightened reflexes, mutagen, speed, stimulants. Limits: Limited supply; Jittery Aftereffects – After the elixir wears off, your body trembles with exhaustion and frayed nerves. If you roll a 1 while using this Ability, step up Exhausted Stress or take Injured Stress (your choice). SFX: D4: Spend a Plot Point to immediately move somewhere nearby that would normally take a full action (through a doorway, across a courtyard, up a ladder, etc.). D8: Spend a Plot Point to automatically avoid a complication or attack by describing a burst of superhuman speed or reflex. D12: Add a d6 to Trouble to act twice in the same scene round: one normal action and one Elixir-fueled reflexive action (escape, attack, or create an advantage). Let me know if something should be changed or such, or if anything needs to be done to make it fit better (or if I'm even doing this right in the first place!). I think I'll probably end up stepping up Mad Scientist to d8 to reflect her focus there. I'll also probably step up A Vampire by Rumor and Science to again reflect her focus there.

I am assuming both the Alchemy ability and Alicia's Regenerative Tonics ability count as abilities with the Mad Science limit? Would something else like a tonic replicating Unnatural Speed or Unnatural Strength count as a new ability for that, branching off her Heritage? Otherwise if it has to be sort of gear related I guess Rail-Jack could sort of work.

So much spice flying around! On that note I liked the spicier version suggested for my suggestion and as such have changed it to that.

I put in the following connection between Jane Montgomery and Kojo: "Wishes very much to properly meet him!". It made sense to me since she visits the Thane-Cash Rebirth Hall to relax that Kojo's music might perhaps play a big factor in that. She might be a big fan of his and yet, for some reason, has yet to properly sit down and engage with him. She could be a big fan, if not potentially more?

I think I'm going to rewrite newly revamped thoughts now towards other characters. At least for the moment, and I'll update them as things should be updated. Mostly because all the cool kids are doing it! @AsBloodTurnsEverCold That works well enough to me! As I kind of touched on before, I think Alicia would consider him to be somewhat similar to herself in a way: a person plagued by rumours, regardless of whether or not they are true. Something which they might be able to form a link over, and something she might use to try to explore that possibility a bit, partially out of sheer curiosity and perhaps also because she feels it might give her a chance to find someone who isn't going to be outright hostile towards her. I think I'll end up using "I want to discover if we are kin.", since it fits her best thoughts towards Kojo. @MagnificentBastard I think I explained this connection well enough before. Edmund is, according to everything she knows, very flirtatious. Extroverted. A lady killer, of sorts. Everything she knows she is weak against. Maybe Alicia attempts flirtations of her owns at time, and teasing, but she is most definitely a glass cannon, and she knows it. But they could also be rumors, and she knows the powers of rumors. It requires investigation, albeit with great care taken to avoid falling for anything that might otherwise lead her astray from her endeavors. For that reason she finds Edmund someone to be wary of, but not someone she will completely attempt to avoid. I'll end up using "I must be cautious of him.". @WickedCadrach To Alicia I think Missy would normally represent the spookier supernatural aspects normally found opposite of science, given her reputation for spooky shows and all. A part of Alicia would understand that it is probably fake, if only because scientifically it doesn't make much sense to be real. But then Alicia herself is an abnormality, something that others consider to be within the realm of spooky supernatural. She can explain that stuff away for the most part because she understands much of the science which makes it real. But it would make her curious as to how much of Missy's shows are simply misunderstood science. It would make her curious to find out more. And it ties in heavily to the thing she holds most dear: knowledge and the truth. I think for their connection I'll end up using "I need to discover what she really is.". @StarlitSiren I have kind of already gone over this, but I am kind of cementing everything here in one post. Millie Gerenhart is, to Alicia, academic kin. Perhaps not quite tied to the same fields as one another, but Alicia would consider to be at least somewhat a woman of science. Someone like-minded. And probably the person she feels closest to as things are currently established. Definitely someone she is curious about and wishes to learn more about. Perhaps someone she wants to test. I'll end up using "I must work with her.". I hope I am doing it right this time!

I think that one kind of fits perfectly. The only chance I could possibly see is if we wanted to fit it into the more erotic aspect of this game with the limits with some sort of 'in heat' side effect of the tonic working overdrive on her body. But it probably wouldn't even need that either. Or tie it more into her 'totally-not-a-Vampire-but-she-seems-kind-of-like-a-Vampire' status. Maybe an effect it has gives rise to something which outsiders could point towards and say 'look she is totally a Vampire because X!'. But I don't know precisely what something like that might be. An otherworldly glow to her already unnatural gaze? Excessive blood production which leaks out from her mouth from time to time and makes others think she's been consuming other people's blood? Nails grow longer and more claw-like? Teeth grow longer and pointier? I don't know how I would quite work that into the mechanics of the game either.

So I think Outsider fits Alicia best, given the weirdness that she is, and being forced to move from one place to the next (and thus always being an outsider). Drifter could work for that too, but I think her moving because she is an outsider fits more. I intend to step up her A Vampire by Rumor and Science distinction. I would also like to add an ability. I imagine this is where I'd start putting actual abilities down in the Ability section? I think Accelerated Regeneration might fit best as a first one, partially because it would explain how she has been able to live so long (not only due to her illness with the sun but also due to all the people hunting her), but it also seems like something she might have stumbled upon in her experiments while attempting to cure her condition. How would I go about adding something like that? As for stepping up the third part of her origin, I think it'd make most sense to step up her relationship with Millie Gerenhart, given she is the one Alicia would probably feel closest to in terms of kin (both being academically minded, of course!).

This sounds great to me! I think Alicia probably wouldn't mind having someone to speak to. And maybe would be fighting the urge to try to sneak in experiments. Sometimes potentially unsuccessfully. As for my connection, I made a connection between Aldert Helsink and The Golden Stag Casino and Saloon. If he or anyone he employs visits then they'll probably want to spend at least a good fraction of their time at the most high end place in town. That seems to be The Golden Stag. @AsBloodTurnsEverCold Also that connection works fine with me! Alicia isn't going to say no to supplies assistance in exchange for creating more things. Especially since she could also sometimes slip little experiments into said concoctions, regardless of whether or not it is allowed.

@StarlitSiren That tracks nicely! On Alicia's end she would definitely be curious about Millie, seeing her as sort of academic kin.

@MagnificentBastard Sounds like a good start! I think if she learned that he is somehow immortal it would definitely open her up to being more curious about him. For scientific reasons, of course! But also she has heard the rumors of his bedding so many others, and acknowledges that flirtations are a weak point of hers', and so she will probably be more on guard around him for that reason.

The Hidden Canyon sounds mysterious enough that I'd like to learn more! But then having a competing location with Edmund could also lead to some fun drama.

Location added! The Laboratory "History's greatest experiments start here!" Contained within the northern tower of Alicia's new home, what was once a simple observatory has become so much more.

So you want us to label the line, not the actual diamond?

Alright, went ahead and updated things.