Ruby Grace West
1st Level Rogue, 6th Level Bard
5'8 with long, deep red hair and hazel eyes, 18 years old
Female Human, Follower of Aphrodite
CR 7; Medium Humanoid ; HD 1d6+2(Rogue) , 6d6+12(Bard) ;
HP 56; Init +4; Speed 30;
AC:14 (Flatfooted:10 Touch:14);
Attack +4 base melee, +8 base ranged;
AL CN;
SV Fort +4, Ref +11, Will +4;
STR 10, DEX 18, CON 15, INT 15, WIS 8, CHA 17.
Current XP: 26,229
Skills:
Appraise +5,
Bluff +10
Diplomacy +13
Disable Device +10
Escape Artist +6
Gather Information +11
Heal +1
Hide +6
Intimidate +10
Profession (Poker) +10
Listen +0
Move Silently +5
Open Lock +11
Perform (Sing / Dance) +13
Ride +6
Search +5
Sense Motive +9
Sleight of Hand +17
Speak Language +2 (Spanish, French)
Spot +0
Use Rope +5.
Languages: English, Spanish, French
Feats:
Armor Proficiency: light
Shield Proficiency
Simple Weapon Proficiency
Nimble Fingers +2 Disable Device and +2 Open Locks
Sneak attack +1d6 Any victim denied their DEX bonus to AC can be the target of a sneak attack.
Traps The character can use the Search skill to locate traps when the task has a DC higher than 20
Bard
Bardic Knowledge: (+5) The character is well versed in many forms of knowledge. The knowledge check receives the listed bonus (equal to level) + Intelligence Modifier
Bardic Music Uses: 6/day The character can inspire courage, countersong, fascinate, inspire competence, suggest, or inspire greatness. Dependent on the perform skill
Bardic Music: Countersong: Each creature within 30ft of the bard may use the bard’s perform in place of their willpower check in attempts to save vs. sonic or language dependant magic
Bardic Music: Fascinate: Able to fascinate creatures within 90ft
Bardic Music: Inspire Competence: Can give a +2 competence bonus to any creature within 30ft
Bardic Music: Inspire Courage (+1): Allies within 30ft gain +1 morale bonus to Attack and Damage rolls as well as to saving throws vs. charm and fear effects
Bardic Music: Suggestion: The bard may make a suggestion to any currently fascinated creature
Weapons:
Magical Cowboy Dagger
Derringer, 2 shot
Pistol, 6 shot, double action
Dagger (hair clip)
9 shot repeating rifle and shotgun she shares with Jake
Rifle from the farmhouse with 10 enchanted shells
Pistol from farmhouse, 6 shot, double action Mexican Fire Rod 33 charges remaining
Ammo: 5 sleep bullets from Judge Isby Cowboy Ammo
1- 41-calibur rim-fire cartridges that induce sleep once the shell is into the blood stream for a Remington Double-action Derringer
4- 41-calibur Magic Weapon rim-fire cartridges for a Remington Double-action Derringer
9 - 10-guage acidic shotgun shells (as per Melf’s Acid Arrow spell) usable with any 10-guage shotgun
Potions from Dorita…
Possessions:
Masterwork Thieves Tools
Heart shaped silver earrings with the Queen of Hearts design etched into them, part of a set, gift from Mr. Cook
Ruby and Diamond ring, also from Mr. Cook
Diamond engagement ring from George Eastman, value $2000
Clothes, including lots of new stuff
Perfume and jewelry given to her as gifts by would be suitors
Horse and saddle, stabled at the El Parador Cantina
2 puppies, Mischief and Lucky
And of course, Mr. Silver Jake Cook :wink:
All new clothes and items purchased on her New York City birthday shopping spree.
Healing balm acquired by Jane to heal Ruby's scars. Unused.
The Lucky Lady Dance Hall, Saloon and Hotel (formally the Lone Star) (25% ownership), owned with Jake Cook, Job Kane and Niles Hoover (now deceased and left to his nephew). Ruby resides at the Lucky Lady. Ruby's House on Freemont and Main Street Ruby bought the house to avoid unwanted Vampire advances. Silver Trust 7% share of Silver Mine trust left by Niles Hoover.
Appearance:
Singer Ruby West has a hard time blending into any crowd and that’s the way she usually likes it. She stands tall at 5’8 and has limbs that are long and graceful. Her hourglass figure is set off by a small waist which curves into rounded hips. She considers her best feature to be her full bust and likes to show it off with tight low cut dresses that hug her curves. Her skin is flawless and fair, yet turns a light tan in the hot Arizona sun. Her face has a touch of the exotic, full lips and almond shaped hazel eyes that change color with her mood, green to gold to gray. Her wavy deep red hair reaches to the small of her back. Wild and hard to keep under control, she normally wears it half pulled up and the rest left loose.
Ruby projects an attitude of worldliness and experience. Yet without the attitude and fancy dresses she looks like a young girl, her face untouched by care or worry. Her demeanor is free spirited and carefree.
Background:
Constance Grace West was born June 2 of 1863 to William and Alma West of New York City. Being born with a full head of deep red hair immediately put her at a disadvantage, the Harrington Family Curse they called it. The last person in her family who had the same red hair was her grandmother on her mother's side, known to be able to manipulate magic. She was cast out of the family and spent her life traveling the world, occasionally sending Ruby letters. Her parents were highly disappointed with their new baby and never attempted to have any other children. They always kept her at arms length and Ruby spent most of her youth running away from the nanny.
Ruby had no love for school and while her parents constantly pushed her, she did not excel. The only lessons she enjoyed were her singing and dancing lessons, and even those got tedious with constraints and rigid rules. She knew she had other unique talents to fall back on instead and concentrated on manipulating people to get what she wanted, a lesson well learned from her parents. She had few people she trusted and those she did were not the right sort for a daughter of someone with her father’s position to be consorting with.
At the age of 14 Constance was told she was being shipped off to boarding school, to prepare her for marriage to Mr. George Eastman of Rochester. Not wanting to marry or go to finishing school she stole money from her parents and ran away, heading west.
Description: Katherine stands about 5’ 4” tall, with long dark hair, dark eyes and a fair complexion. Age: 26
Gear: A trunk of clothing and a few books. Her late husband’s pistol, a Derringer, and a dagger. A sewing kit. A small folder frame holding her husband’s picture.
500-600 books, shared with Manuel Gonzales.
Magical hair clip contaning alternate identity "Madeline Anders"
Magical ring, protects mothers-to-be.
Bracelt, protects from uninvited influence of greek or roman gods.
Magical ammunition for Derringer--
3 to induce sleep
7 magic weapon
Often carries wand of Magic Missles loaned by Manuel Gonzales
Current XP: 30,610
In 1851, Friedrich Seagram traveled to Europe with his parents. After they toured Germany and visited his family, they traveled on into France where he met Amelie Rousseau. In 1852 they were married and returned to reside in Boston. Two years later they had a son, Henry. In 1857 a daughter Katherine, and then in 1861 another son Phillip.
Katherine adored her parents and her brothers, even though they often teased her. It was devestating to all of them when the War began and Friedrich went into the army. Phillip was only a few months old when their father went away to fight. He was gone for years, and rose to the rank of Colonel before he was wounded and discharged in 1863. He returned without the lower half of his left arm.
The family slowly got back to normal after the war, and Katherine grew up happy, with everything she could want. She learned to play the piano, draw, and ride. At the age of 14 she was sent to a boarding school for girls for finishing, returning two years later. That year she “came out” and spent the next two years in the whirl of social life, where she and every other girl her age hoped to meet her future husband.
In fact, she met him in a stable. Friedrich took his daughter to Kale’s Livery. He considered it to be the best place for horses in the city. Katherine’s skill at riding had outgrown her current horse, and Friedrich Seagram brought her to Tom Kale’s to choose another. It quickly became obvious that the young Mr. Kale couldn’t take his eyes off Katherine, nor she off Thomas. It took some convincing, but Kate married Thomas Kale in the winter of 1876.
The first four years were very happy, the business thrived, and along with other investments they had all they could want. Tom often had Kate with him in the stables, teaching her how best to train a horse and how to judge the animals. Which will be best for riding, and which for harness. In 1880 Tom fell ill. It began as a cold, but he could not recover. It worsened until her spent his days in bed coughing up blood. For a month he didn’t know who anyone was.
The bills for his treatment were terrible, and Kate didn’t have the time or skill to manage the business. Tom trusted his assistants, and assured her everything would be well. Unfortuntely he was wrong. By the time he had recovered enough to begin to poke his nose back into the business, he discovered his assitant and his accountant had been stealing from them. There was enough left to pay the doctor bills, but the business was in terrible shape and all their savings and investments gone. Worse, the doctor said it was only a matter of time before Tom got ill again if they stayed in Massachusetts. They would have to move to the drier air out west
Nanuet at 5th level (3rd level ranger / 2nd level cleric) current XP: 18,736:
Nanuet, Male Elf, High Rgr3/Clr3: CR 5; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 3d8+3(Ranger) , 3d8+1(Cleric) ; hp 56 ; Init +2; Spd 30; AC:12 (Flatfooted:10 Touch:12); Atk +6 base melee, +7 base ranged; SQ: Immunity: Sleep Effects (Ex), Low-light Vision (Ex), +2 Saves vs. Enchantment Spells and Effects; AL NG; SV Fort +7, Ref +6, Will +6; STR 12, DEX 14, CON 12, INT 10, WIS 16, CHA 13.
Skills: Concentration +5, Handle Animal +9, Heal +10, Knowledge (Nature) +5, Listen +6, Move Silently +8, Ride +12, Search +3, Spot +5.
Feats: Animal Affinity, Armor Proficiency: heavy, Armor Proficiency: light, Armor Proficiency: medium, Point Blank Shot, Rapid Shot, Shield Proficiency, Simple Weapon Proficiency, Track, Endurance, Precise Shot.
Spells Known (Clr 3/2): 0 -- Create Water, Cure Minor Wounds, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Guidance, Inflict Minor Wounds, Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Resistance, Virtue; 1st -- Bane, Bless, Bless Water, Burial Blessing, Calm Animals, Cause Fear, Command, Comprehend Languages, Cure Light Wounds, Curse Water, Deathwatch, Detect Chaos, Detect Evil, Detect Good, Detect Law, Detect Undead, Divine Favor, Doom, Endure Elements, Entropic Shield, Hide from Undead, Inflict Light Wounds, Magic Stone, Magic Weapon, Obscuring Mist, Protection from Chaos, Protection from Evil, Protection from Good, Protection from Law, Regenerate Light Wounds, Remove Fear, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith, Summon Monster I.
Domains: Earth and Good
Normal Spells Prepared (Clr 4/4/3): 0 - Create Water, Detect Poison, Purify Food and Drink, Virtue; 1st - Bless, Calm Animals (d), Sanctuary, Obscuring Mist; 2nd - Soften Earth and Stone (d), Hold Person, Bear's Endurance.
Possesions of interest:
One Spencer Carbine repeating rifle and 4 exploding shells
Apache Medicine Totem
This item is usable by any high elf. Those of other races can only use it if they are either druids or clerics that worship nature deities.
This necklace provides the wearer with +3 protection to armor class and to saving throws. It also acts as a conduit for clerical spells and can serve as a holy symbol.
The necklace initially has fifteen stones of varying length that provide the following:
Two 1” stones (stones 1 & 15) act as a “Cure Minor Wounds” spell - speckled
Two 1.5” stones (stones 2 & 14) act as a “Cure Light Wounds” spell
One 2” stones (stones 3 & 13) act as a “Cure Moderate Wounds” spell one regular
One 2.5” stones (stones 4 & 12) act as a “Cure Serious Wounds” spell - 1 speckled, one regular
Two 3” stones (stones 5 & 11) act as a “Cure Critical Wounds” spell
Two 3.5” stones (stones 6 & 10) act as a “Healing Circle” spell - speckled
Two 4” stones (7 & 9) act as a “Heal” spell
One 5” stone (center stone) acts as a “Raise Dead” spell. - speckled
Each stone can only be used once although pendants could be replaced by an Apache Head Shaman (12th level or higher). Each stone activated by having the command word in the Apache language by the elf, druid or nature cleric. Any person may receive the healing. Other Native American tribes have similar Medicine Totems, the metal and stones used for each being those of the tribal lands.
The item was created for use by an Apache Head Shaman (12th Level) to specifically cure Apache Elves who follow the Native American gods (who are the ones granting the healing). The item can be used by other elves or non-elvan druids or clerics that worship nature deities but the casting time would take longer than it would for an Apache Head Shaman. It can also be used to cure non-elves that worship other deities but the result could be to a lesser extent. An attempt to cure an enemy of the Apache people would not work at all.
Silver Jake Cook, Male Human Ftr4/Rog4: Medium Humanoid ; HD 4d6+4 ( Rogue) , 4d10+4 ( Fighter) ; hp 72; Init + 8; Spd 30;
AC 14; 16 with duster; 17 against primary opponent - see Dodge feat Attacks
BAB +7/+2
+7/+2 general melee
+11/+6 general ranged
+9/+4 ( 1d4+2, Enchanted Dagger )
+7/+2 ( 1d3, Unarmed )
+12/+7 ( 2d6, Pistol ) {+13 to hit +1 damage with pistol inside 30' - see Point Blank Rage feat}
+11/+6 (2d10 rifle)
AL CN; SV Fort + 6, Ref + 9, Will + 3;
STR 11, DEX 18, CON 13, INT 13, WIS 13, CHA 14.
Exp Pts: 32,090 Next Level: 36,000
{6147+2625+1026+1214+1110+685+2603+735+1,540+3760+ 2460+1290+2735+4160}
Rogue special abilities:
Evasion {a rogue can avoid even magical and unusual attacks with great agility. If she makes a successful Reflex saving throw against an attack that normally deals half damage on a successful save, she instead takes no damage},
Sneak Attack +2d6 {The rogue’s attack deals extra damage any time her target would be denied a Dexterity bonus to AC or when the rogue flanks her target. Ranged attacks can count as sneak attacks only if the target is within 30 feet. Flat-Footed: At the start of a battle, before you have had a chance to act (specifically, before your first regular turn in the initiative order), you are flat-footed. You can’t use your Dexterity bonus to AC (if any) while flat-footed.}
Trap Sense {a rogue gains an intuitive sense that alerts him to danger from traps, giving him a +1 bonus on Reflex saves made to avoid traps and a +1 dodge bonus to AC against attacks made by traps.}
Uncanny Dodge {a rogue can react to danger before his senses would normally allow him to do so. He retains his Dexterity bonus to AC (if any) even if he is caught flat-footed or struck by an invisible attacker. However, he still loses his Dexterity bonus to AC if immobilized.}
Possessions: enchanted leather duster (formerly owned by J Ringo since then colored black & changed in appearance); deck of cards in silver case (gift from Ms West); silver plated pocket watch (won in tucson poker game); silver spade shaped cuff links with the jack design; misc clothing; wallet with varying amounts of cash, small hidden wallet (with varying amounts of cash; a small photograph of a slight young woman with dark eyes, long dark hair and a milky-pale complextion; glamour photo of Ruby West & $100 bill inscribed by Ruby West.) Weapons:
Property Jake owns 10% of silver mine the balance being owned by 3 miners (Torvald ManNaulty, Ralph Elliott, Humphrey Lewis) and Hamilton Fisk. Jake is responsible for transportation of ore to smelting.
Jake owns 25% of the Lucky Lady dance hall and saloon; Partners are Ruby West, Job Kane, and Harry Rote who each own 25%.
Jake owns 5% of the three gods meeting house in Tuscon
Jake owns 95% of the under construction Silver Palace Saloon (he won the Palace in poker tournament from Evan Adair), and Cornelious Van Horne owns 5%.
Standard outfit: Duster & black hat; Colt, derringer and dagger in boot Poker outfit: white silk shirt w/silver cuff links, black linen pants; Colt, derringer and dagger in boot Dress up 1: Ash grey waist coat, white linen shirt, and redish brown scarf/tie. A vest with a thick pattern of woven roses, dusty rose in color over deep brown fabric finished with lapels of dark brown silk. wool pants of dark brown like the lapels of his vest but with a tight and fine golden plaid. Derringer and dagger in boot. Dress up 2: Ash grey waist coat, black vest with diagonal silver lines that make diamond shapes. Pale yellow silk shirt with a dark maroon scarf. Dark grey woolen pants in a herringbone pattern. Derringer and dagger in boot.
appearance - Silver Jake Cook has thick brown hair that is usually covered with a black flat brimmed hat. His medium brown eyes twinkle with mischief while his smooth and callous free hands ocassionally stroke the mostly trimmed moustache and chin beard. Not an overpowering figure, he is only five foot ten inches tall with a lanky frame. At first when you meet him his confident manner and the fast, easy talking lead you to believe he might be 25 or 30 years old. But if you take the time to look closely at his face, you'd guess he is more like 21. Sitting at the poker table you see a different Jake Cook; the hat is gone, and so is the twinkle in the eye replaced with a hard cold look.
Other unique identifying marks: A tiny white circular scar in the palm of his right hand. Jake acquired bullet hole scars in left shoulder and chest from Deadeye Douglas.
Possessions: Weapons: Derringer, pistol, hunting rifle, winchster ?, silvered Dagger; Rapier disguised in a parasol sheath. Magic Picalo, +3 whip
Goods: trunk of various clothing, riding outfit, preaching vestments, various dresses all in Spanish style, Silver mirror and brush set, assorted toiletries and herbs, ceremonial paraphernalia including icon of Minerva and Jupiter and vial of holy water. flute, Weaver's tools, Sewing needles; several books, religious and historical in nature. Cage with Small white owl , 2 books on evil creatures, typewriter
Back ground
Minerva Garcia Florencia, beautiful on the outside hard as railroad spikes on the inside. A sharp wit, a silver tongue and a quick draw make her an unconventional preacher.
Minerva hails from Spain where her clerical powers are distained by the wizard-infested land. She grows up in a provincial town, where tradition is worshipped and wizards are rulers.
At a young age Minerva is able to manage simple spells. She creates light without fire to read in the dark barn and is able to mend things quicker than what seems natural to folks. She also has the gift of healing and can cure animals and playmates of their minor injuries; One animal in particular that Minerva heals is a small white snowy owl. Minerva remembers that from a distance the owl looked as though she were dancing under the moon, so she named her Bailar de Luna (Moon Dancer). The owl, whom she has spent many hours training, responds to the name of Luna and follows her wherever she goes.
An unfortunate incident forces Minerva to board a ship. She sails to the U.S. and she finds herself in Mexico. She hears of a town called Promise City in Arizona and thinks “Promise City. The goddess has led us here, Luna. This is our Promised Land.” A place where you and I can spread our wings and do the work of the goddess.”
Nakomo
Male Half-Elf Clr2: Medium Humanoid ; HD 2d8+2 ( Cleric) ; hp 18; Init + 2; Spd 30; AC 14 (Flatfooted: 12 Touch: 12); Atk +0 base melee, +3 base ranged; +3 ( 1dx, gun); +0 ( 1d4-1, Dagger ); +3 ( 1d6-1, Shortbow ); SQ: Immunity: Sleep (Ex), Low-light vision (Ex); RF: +2 Will bonus to Enchantment spells, Elven Blood; AL CG;
age 15 years, tall, about 6' and lanky. Although only a 1/2 elf he has the dark hair, skin and pointy ears of the yavapi elves. He has a strong likeness to his cousin Nanuet. his only real human feature is his bright blue eyes.
Promise City Campaign PC’s and NPC’s seen or referenced (name, description, primary location reference in ( ) refers to the building # from the Promise City, Arizona Map from TSR Module BH3 "Ballots and Bullets". RRP= the module “Revenge, Renewal and the Promise of a New Year”. Chapter # refers to the Story Hour.
Characters from either BH3 or this Campaign
Adair, Evan – male human gambler & saloonowner – Palace Saloon (25) Introduced RRP#31
Alvarez, Pepita – female wood elf harlot – El Parador Cantina & Hotel (158) Introduced RRP#9
Arcadiam, Josiah (Arcade) – male human figher/druid – Residence (91) Referemced RRP#2
Avery, Derick - male human banker - Head Teller First National Bank of Promise City (44) and Promise City Vigilance Committee Member
Barker, Helen Eastman – female human Deputy Marshall and mercant – Barker’s Photographic Studio (50) or Mashall's Office & Jail (9/10) Introduced RRP#50, Origin RRP#51
Barker, Stanley – male human photographer – Barker’s Photographic Studio (50) Introduced RRP#50, Origin RRP#51
Baxter, Parker – male human newspaper publisher – former publisher Promise City
Herald - current whereabouts unknown Introduced RRP#11
Berg, Mitchell – male human Marshall and lawyer – Attorney’s Office (27) or Marshall's Office and Jail (9/10) Referenced RRP#54, Introduced RRP#68
Bester, Nutley – male human mine worker – Breakheart Mine (101) Introduced RRP#69
Blake, Austin – male human saloonkeeper and livery owner (64 & 67). Referenced RRP#3
Blake, Vera – female human saloonkeeper and livery owner (64 & 67) Introduced RRP#3
Booth, Conrad – male human gambler – Long Branch Saloon (35) Referenced RRP#2, Introduced RRP#46
Brower, Alfred – male human merchant – Pierre’s Gunshop & Hardware (21) Introduced RRP#7
Brown, Liza – female human – Brown’s Ice House (155) Referenced RRP#25
Caine, Allison (Al) – female human fighter – cousin of Job Kane. Whereabouts unknown. Introduced RRP#1, Exit RRP#42
Calhoun, Travis – male human brickyard owner – The Gunsight Brickyard (209) Introduced RRP#7
Carleen, David – male human bartender – Palace Saloon (25) Introduced RRP#55
Cassidy, Neil – male human lumberyard owner – Cassidy Lumber (60) Introduced RRP#7
Chumbley, Hezakiah B. – male halfling reporter and Editor of the Promise City Mirror (54) Introduced RRP #1
Clarke, Mae – female human outlaw – whereabouts unknown Referenced RRP#36
Cole, Irby – male human bounty hunter Referenced RRP#45
Condon, Frank – male human banker – Condon’s Bank ( 28 ) Introduced RRP#9
Condon, Morgan – male human banker – Condon’s Bank ( 28 ) Introduced RRP#14
Cooke, Jacob Alistair (Jake Cook) – male human fighter and Saloonkeeper (23) Introduced RRP#6, Origin RRP#8
McLucksy, Big Jim – male human hunter Introduced RRP-Interlude#1
Miller, William - male human cattleman – now in South America Introduced RRP-Interlude#3
Mills, Jeff – male human bartender – Lone Star Dance Hall & Saloon (23) Introduced RRP#7
Morand, Tempel – male human ranch owner – Rocking H Ranch Introduced RRP#50
Nanuet – male high elf ranger/cleric, Yavapia tribe- Promise City Church of Olympus (55) Introduced RRP#1
Nevers, Chuck – male human stagecoach driver – Wells’s Fargo Office (62) Introduced RRP#1
O’Brien, Patrick aka Michael Patrick aka Cornelius Van Horne aka Mr. Allister - male human gambler and saloonowner – Three Gods Meeting House, Tucson Referenced RRP#8, Introduced (as Van Horne) RRP#52
O’Dell, Black Isaac – male human gunslinger – Whereabouts unknown Introduced RRP#1, Exit RRP#9
O’Hara, Shamus – male human mine worker – Breakheart Mine (101) Introduced RRP#69
Palmer, Eddie – male human postmaster – U.S. Post Office (24) Introduced RRP#50
Peck, Jeremiah – male human brickyard worker – The Gunsight Brickyard (209) Introduced RRP#7
Pierce, Gary – male human mineworker (deceased) Introduced & Died RRP#5
Qualtaqa – male centaur fighter/cleric, Hopi tribe – El Parador Cantina & Hotel (158) Referenced RRP#4
Ramirez, Carlos – male wood elf gambler - El Parador Cantina & Hotel (158) Introduced RRP#9
Ramirez, Jose – male wood elf bartender – El Parador Cantina & Hotel (158) Introduced RRP#9
Rixton, Cole – male human merchant – Rixton’s Furniture Store (165)
Rodgers, Phillip – male human mine worker – Lucky Deuce Mine (105) Introduced RRP#29
Rooney, Alcorn – male human mine worker – Breakheart Mine (101) Introduced RRP#69
Sam, Sure-shot – male human gunsligner – Residence (91). Referenced RRP#7
Seagram, Amelie – female human housewife – Beacon Hill, Boston. Referenced RRP#1
Seagram, Frederick – male human businessman – Beacon Hill, Boston Referenced RRP#1
Seagram, Henry – male human businessman – Boston Referenced RRP#61
Seawell, Patrick - male human prospector – Fisk Mountain Introduced RRP#24
Shaw, Humphrey – male human rancher – Lazy S Ranch. Introduced RRP#62.
Shaw, Ellen – female human rancher – Lazy S Ranch. Introduced RRP#63.
Shaw, Emery – male human rancher. – Lazy S Ranch. Referenced RRP#49, Introduced RRP#62
Shaw, Patricia – female human rancher - Lazy S Ranch. Introduced RRP#63.
Sherman, Ike – male human merchant – Papago Cash Store ( 8 ) Introduced RRP #33
Smith, Eric Lee – male human innkeeper – Promise City Hotel & Café (14) Introduced RRP#58
Smith, Melissa – female human innkeeper – Promise City Hotel & Café (14) Introduced RRP#13
Storm Golden Eye – female centaur druid (deceased) Introduced RRP#1, Died RRP#5, Returned as spirit RRP#12
Strafford, Sir Bainbridge W. – male human manager – Hathaway Grand Hotel, San Francisco. Introduced RRP-Interlude#6
Taylor, Mona – female human housekeeper – Taylor House (195) Referenced RRP#14
Taylor, Scott – male human bank teller – Condon’s Bank (40) Introduced RRP#14
Tolucca, Juan – wood elf laborer at Cassidy Lumber (60) Introduced RRP#54
Trask, Edsel – male human gambler – Long Branch Saloon (35) Referenced RRP#69
Travis –male half-ogre fighter – At a South Carolina Plantation. Referenced RRP-Interlude#2, Introduced RRP-Interlude#5
Mina Parker, Female Human Sor5: CR 5; Medium Humanoid ; HD 5d4+5(Sorcerer) ;
hp 19;
Init +3;
Spd 30;
AC:13 (Flatfooted:10 Touch:13);
Atk +2 base melee, +5 base ranged;
AL N;
SV Fort +2, Ref +4, Will +6;
STR 10, DEX 16, CON 12, INT 16, WIS 14, CHA 17.
Alison, or Al, is a tough-minded but reckless gunwoman. Raised on a ranch, she didn't want to settle down and get married, so ran away with her tearaway boyfriend, a gambler. She's spent a fair bit of time riding alone, but fell in love with someone out in Texas. He was killed in a gunfight, and Al has lost her taste for the lonesome life. She's decided to come back to Promise City and her cousin Job, the only member of her family who's still likely to talk to her.
Str 14
Dex 17
Con 14
Int 15
Wis 9
Cha 12
Alignment: Neutral
HP: 21
Melee attack: +4
Ranged attack: +5 (+6 within 30ft) or +6 with rifle (+7 within 30ft)
AC: 15
Fort +5, Ref +3, Will -1
Jane "Little Britches" Boag.
Prostitute and Singer at the Palace Saloon
St- 9; Iq- 12, Wi- 18, Dx- 10, Co- 12, Ch- 17
2nd Level Cleric of Aphrodite.
Alignment - Chaotic Good
Age - 18
(Feats and Skills not selected yet)
Raised in a Brothel in Kansas City, Missouri. Jane's mother was not only the Madame of the facility but a 5th Level Priestess of Aphrodite. She taught her daughter that sexual situations can also be a religious experience. When both the borthel and her mother were lost in a fire on August 28th, 1881 she traveled west with two other employees, Fannie Mitchum and Leslie Hutton. The three of them eventually found themselves in Promise City and under the employ of Evan Adair.
Jane does not like it here. Adair is a selfish self-centered man who has no respect for Jane's religion. To him sex is sex and that is all there is to it. Neither Fannie and Leslie have any complaints, each making more money here than back in Kansas City, but Jane has had enough.
One frustrating thing is that Jane can acutally sing, unlike the other women at this place. Another real singer tried out for a job here the prior week but things did not work out and she slapped Adair. Seeking revenge, Adiar has been conspiring with his favorite and lover Kitty Trent and new employee Susie Foreman to now ruin the woman and her current employers, the Lone Star Dance Hall and Saloon.
The published account of Suzie's testimony at Tuesday's trial has now harmed that woman's reputation and rumor has it that Adair's schemes have now driven a wedge into the marriage of the Lone Star's owners. Poker dealer Nick Karp and faro dealer Bob Skull have also been up to something devious but she isn't sure exactly what. Evan, Susie and Kitty are taking great delight in this but Jane sees it as evil and cruel. Then again, Tom Whipple's reputation was well known and hypocrites like he and his wife had it coming to them.
The town of Promise City is nestled in a basin beneath the foothills of the Chiricahua Mountains. It was founded in 1880 after silver was first discovered at what became the Breakheart Mine. Prospectors flocked to the area and began digging. Silver was also discovered at the Liberty Hill Mine an eigth-mile east of the Breakheart and the town then grew up between them. Two other small mines (Lucky Deuce & Gila Belle) have also appeared in the hills immediately surrounding the town.
One of the principal landowners in and around Promise City are Elton Hubbard, owner and president of the SilverBell Mining Company, which is the parent company of the Breakheart Mine and Breakheart Stamping Mill and Smelter. Two brothers who own one of the banks in town, Frank and Morgan Condon, also own a fair number of buildings in and around the town. A number of speculators have purchased land within a ten-mile radius of the town. One of these, a gambler and lawyer named Hamilton Fisk, owns most of a mountain five miles northeast of town where a lucrative silver vein has just been discovered. In 1882 the silver was discoved at Fisk Mountain and that mine has been regularly worked since. The Seawell-Morand mining company has also now bought up much of the remaining surrounding land.
The town currently has a population of approximately 300. The town has had a rough and lively existence, with nearly a hundred graves now up upon the Boot Hill Cemetery. The town has seen visits from several infamous individuals including Jesse and Frank James and is best known to the world as the site where Billy the Kid was killed by Arcade’s Gang.
The town itself consists of an untidy sprawl of around two hundred buildings. The town’s water source, Pine Creek, flows along the northwestern corner of town. The hills housing the mines run from the southwest to southeast to northeast corners of the town, so that any expansion of the town would have to be to the north or west.
The Streets of Promise City
The town currently consists of only nine streets. Three 700-foot long streets run east-to-west. The southernmost of these is the twenty-foot wide South Street, with the Breakheart and Liberty Hill mines at either ends of it. Running parallel this, around 120 feet further north is the thirty-five-foot wide Main Street. Again running parallel, another 170 feet further north of Main is the twenty-foot wide Sierra Street. The main road out of town leading northwest to the towns of Dos Cabezas and Tombstone begins at the eastern end of Sierra Street. One other east-to-west street is the twenty-foot wide Silver Street that runs for 150 feet. It is on the northwestern side of town and is situated between Main and Sierra Streets.
All five north-to-south streets begin at their northernmost buildings, approximately 80 feet north of Sierra Street. The westernmost of these streets is the twenty-foot wide Federal Street which runs for 350 feet, ending along South Street at the front gate of Boot Hill. The thirty-foot wide Front Street is 100 feet to the east of Federal and only runs for 300 feet, stopping prior to South Street due to the location of Condon’s Bank. The thirty-foot wide Allen Street is 90 feet east of Front and runs for 425 feet, ending at the Lucky Deuce Mine. The thirty-foot wide Fremont Street is 80 feet east of Allen and runs for 500 feet to the last buildings. After that it continues on between two hills and exits the town as the south road from town, leading to the town of Galeyville and then on to the New Mexico Territory. Another 50 feet east of Fremont is a fifteen-foot wide alleyway that runs for 400 feet that is informally known as East Street
The town of Promise City has 15 different places where food or beverages can be obtained, a few of which also offer lodgings. Most long-term visitors to the town tend to stay at one of the many boarding houses in town.
Entering the town from the main road from Tombstone and entering Main Street from the east the first saloon reached would be the Comique Variety Hall and Saloon which is a 25x30 single-story brick building. The owners are Alfred Brower, Pierre Jaquet and piano player Warren Watson. It has three gambling tables with both poker and faro and has a reputation for having the most honest gaming in town. Singer and dancer Flossie McKenna provide entertainment. There are no prostitutes or hotel rooms at this establishment.
Continuing westward, on the south side of Main Street between Freemont and Allen Streets is the Alhambra Saloon which is a 15x25 foot single-story brick building. The owner and bartender is a man named Steve Lord. This establishment only offers food and drink with no gambling, entertainment, hotel rooms or prostitutes.
Continuing westward, there are three establishments at the intersection of Main and Allen Streets. At the northeast corner is the Lone Star Dance Hall and Saloon which is a 25x30 two-story brick building. Tom and Maggie Whipple own it. It has two gambling tables with poker. Singer and dancer Ruby West provide entertainment. They have one room on the second floor which can be rented out and there are no prostitutes at this establishment.
In the northwest corner of the intersection is the Gay Lady Variety Hall and Saloon which is a 25x45 foot two-story wood-frame building. Burton Lumley owns it. It has three gambling tables with both poker and faro. It is best known for its New Orleans style entertainment with singer Madge Duprey and pianist Pepe Diderot. Two other dance hall girls also sing and dance there. They do not rent rooms although the female entertainers are permitted to supplement their income through prostitution.
In the southwest corner of the intersection is the Rio Grande Hotel and Café which is a 25x30 foot single story brick building. Peter Lovelace owns it. They no longer rent out rooms and only offer food and drink with no gambling, entertainment, hotel rooms or prostitutes.
On the south side of Main Street between Allen and Front streets is the Long Branch Saloon which was the very first saloon in town. It is owned by Kate Higgins. This 30x30 foot three-story brick building is rather luxurious, with all-brass bar fixtures and a crystal chandelier. It has four gambling tables featuring both poker and faro and has a reputation for high-stakes games that are sometimes less than honest. A piano player provides entertainment and there are four prostitutes who work there, otherwise they do not rent out hotel rooms. This establishment requires all patrons to check their guns at the bar. The Long Branch does not bar non-humans and though it is generally considered an unsafe place for other races to go.
The other saloon along Main Street is on the north side between Allen and Front Streets is Peacock’s Saloon, which is a 15x30 foot single-story wood-framed building. Darla Peacock and Michael George own it. It has two rooms, a bar in the front and a gambling room in the back where Darla deals faro. There is no entertainment, hotel rooms or prostitutes at this establishment.
Along Front Street, between Main and Sierra Streets is The Drover’s Hotel which is a 30x40 foot single-story clapboard building. Austin and Vera Blake own it. Despite the name, this establishment only offers food and drink (no gambling, entertainment, hotel rooms or prostitutes). They have plans to expand the building with one or two upper stories. Their business has picked up since O’Reilley’s Café across the street burned down in December (from a fire accidentally started by newspaperman Parker Baxter).
Along Sierra Street at the southwestern corner of the intersection with Allen Street is the Silver Dollar Saloon. Haywood and Alice Smith own this 20x30 foot single-story brick building. This establishment only offers food and drink with no gambling, entertainment, hotel rooms or prostitutes.
Further east on Sierra Street, at the southwestern corner of the intersection with Freemont Street is the Palace Saloon. This 30x40 foot brick building is the fanciest establishment in town. It is owned by gambler Evan Adair and has six gambling tables offering poker, faro and roulette. Eight prostitutes work at the establishment and they also provide bawdy and rather unprofessional entertainment, although few patrons complain. All patrons are required to check their guns at the door. Rooms are generally not rented out, although Adair does have a few extra rooms available and will occasionally make exceptions to that rule. The Palace Saloon will not permit non-humans to enter their establishment.
People arriving in town along the south road would first encounter along the southeastern corner with South Street the El Parador Cantina and Hotel which is a 50x30 three-story stone, adobe and timber structure with an adjacent 20x25 foot barn. It is owned by wood elves Pedro and Dorita Figueres. There is one gambling table which offers poker. Entertainment is provided by the owner’s daughter Sanoma and a musican Estaban Fuente. Three prostitutes also work at the establishment. It is the only hotel in town that will rent rooms to non-humans (although most other places will allow non-humans to eat and drink at their locations). .
Further west on South Street there are two establishments at the intersection with Allen Street. At the northeast corner is the Promise City Hotel and Café. Eric Lee and Melissa Smith own this 20x25 foot two-story clapboard building. It is the only restaurant in town where alcoholic beverages are not served. Hotel rooms on the second floor are rented out. The building has a piano but no regular piano player and no other entertainment. There is no gambling or prostitution at this establishment.
At the northwest corner of this intersection is the Trail Dust Saloon which is a 15x20 foot single-story timber and adobe structure. Dudley and Pamela Yeats own it. This establishment only offers food and drink (no gambling, entertainment, hotel rooms or prostitutes).
Immediately west of the Trial Dust is Hoover’s Wholesale Liquor and Saloon which is a 25x25 foot one-story wood-framed building. It is owned by Niles Hoover. It is primarily a retail store but also has a bar with ten barstools. He does not serve any food at the establishment, nor is there any gambling, entertainment, hotel rooms or prostitution.
Further west along South Street is the Indian Head Saloon which is a 15x20 foot single-story clapboard home. It is owned by Porter Norris and has a single gambling table offering faro. They offer no entertainment, hotel rooms or prostitution.
There are four General Stores in the town as well as some specialty stores where basic necessities of clothing and food can also be purchased.
Papago Cash Store is a 15x25 foot single-story wood framed building at the southeast corner of Sierra and Fremont Streets. It has an attached corral three times that size of the building. This general store is part of a chain of stores headquartered in Denver. As the first corral in town from the main road they board animals for most travelers to town. Their prices also tend to be the lowest in town as a result of their chain affiliation. The store’s inventory is generally that which would be expected from a general store. They also sell used books.
Lacey’s General Store is a 25x30 foot single-story clapboard building on the east side of Allen Street between Main and Sierra. Civil War Veteran Judge Lacey owns it. His prices are only slightly higher than the Papago Cash Store and his selection is much larger. This is the only store in town that stocks new books.
Cook’s General Store is a 25x35 foot single-story brick and timber building on the north side of Main Street between Allen and Front. It is owned by Zebadiah and Helen Cook that specializes in prospectors’ tools. They have higher prices than the Papago and Lacey’s stores but a wide and interesting assortment of merchandise. It is the only store in town where wall safes can be purchased. They had the misfortune of sharing a common wall with the First National Bank of Promise City and the previous July the store was used by the James Gang to break into the bank. Since the gang was already in the store they robbed it too, which the Cook’s have not recovered financially from.
Berman’s Mercantile is a single-story 20x30 foot brick building on the west side of Front Street south of Main Street. It is owned by Carl and Edith Berman and has prices similar to Cook’s. Edith Berman operates a loom and her brightly colored hand-woven rugs decorate the various walls of the store.
Kelly’s Dry Good and Tailor is a 20x30 foot single-story clapboard building at the southeast corner of Front and Sierra Streets. It is owned by Kevin and Mary Kelly. They have the widest selection of clothing and boots in town and will custom tailor clothing to the customer.
Frye’s Harness Shop and Bootmaker is a 20x25 foot single-story wood framed building at the northwest corner of Main and Front Streets. It is owned by Duncan Frye. He specializes in custom-made leather products including harness, saddles, boots and vests.
Reston’s Pawn Shop is a 20x30 foot single-story wood framed building at the northwest corner of Sierra and Front Streets. It is owned by Gregory and Barbara Reston. The Restons will take almost anything for a loan of 10% of the item’s value. If the loan and 25% interest are not repaid within 30 days the item becomes the property of the store and is then put up for sale at approximately 50% of what the item would cost if it were new. The selection of goods for sale will vary widely at any given point in time. About one-third of the inventory are used prospecting tools. A fair amount of well-worn used clothing is also for sale for approximately 25% of what they would cost if new.
Bauer’s Union Market is a 15x25 foot single-story wood framed building located on the east side of Fremont Street between Sierra and Main. It is owned by Lemuel and Islie Bauer. They sell primarily groceries but also have a few other items such as homemade soap.
Baines Butcher Shop and Grocery is a 30x25 foot two-story brick building on the south side of South Street west of Allen Street, with a 10x10 foot smokehouse behind it. It is owned by Rudy and Louisa Baines. They specialize in all types of meats and also sell smoked cheese.
Hudson’s Bakery is a 20x30 foot single-story wood framed building located on the west side of Allen Street between Main and Sierra. It is owned by Don and Nellie Hudson. In addition to fresh bread they also sell cakes and pies.
Dandoy’s Chickenhouse is a 15x20 foot wooden and wire structure located beside the Dandoy residence at the northwestern most point of town at the very end of Sierra Street. It is owned by Mathias Dandoy. He sells his eggs primarily to the restaurants in town but will also sell to the general public.
Hooten’s Chickenhouse and Pig Shed are a pair of 15x20 foot wooden and wire structure at the northwestern edge of town off of Sierra. They are owned by Ezra Hooten, who generally sells to the restaurants and Baines Butcher Shop but will sell to the general public.
Tolucca’s Chickenhouse and Garden is a 5x10 foot wire and wood structure at the southeastern edge of town near the Tolucca residence. It is owned by Juan and Maria Tolucca. The chickens and fresh produce from the adjacent garden are sold primarily to the El Parador Cantina and select neighbors but they will also sell to the general public.
The Sulfur Springs Valley region of eastern Cochise County receives significant runoff from the three mountain ranges of the region, creating some of the most fertile grasslands in the Territory. This is ideal for cattle ranching and three large ranches are in the area.
The largest of these is the Rocking-H Ranch situated approximately 11 miles southwest of Promise City. Owned and operated by Forest Morand and his son Tempel, they have over 700 head of cattle. They are the closest ranch to the Chiricahua Mountains, home of the Apache, and over time have worked out a peaceful co-existence. Several half-elves with ties to the Apache are employed at the ranch. The ranch will also pay Apache druids to assist them with the birthing of ponies and calves. The Morand family is one of the wealthiest in the counties and own several businesses within Promise City.
Next largest is the Lazy S Ranch situated approximately 12 miles west and slightly north of Promise City. It is owned and operated by Emery Shaw and his son Humphrey and daughters Ellen and Tricia. They have around 300 cattle.
There is also the Bar-W Ranch situated approximately 20 miles due west of Promise City. It is owned and operated by Anse King, his son Ashley and Grandson Troy. Anse’s wife Rebecca is deeply religious and has been spearheading the campaign to have a Roman & Greek Church built in Promise City. They have a little over 200 head of cattle.
There are eight small ranches in the Promise City area, the newest of which is Pete’s Ranch situated on a twenty-acre plot a little over a mile south of Promise City. It is owned and operated by a dwarf named Flint Greymountain.
There are a number of businesses in Promise City related to horses, cattle and ranching, those being:
Bar-H Stables which is a 25x30 foot two-story wood-sided stable with an adjacent 5x30 foot corral. It is owned and operated by Dick Lockmyer, who is the primary seller of horses in Promise City.
Drover’s Livery which is 30x30 two-story wood-sided building with an adjacent 30x30 foot corral at the southwest corner of Sierra and Front. It is owned and operated by Austin Blake. Horses can be boarded, tended and rented at this location. Most residents of the town who own horses board them here. They also will rent out buggies, carriages and work wagons.
Hay’s Camp and Corral is a canvas and brushwood hut and adjacent 15x25 foot brushwood corral on a hill at the easternmost end of town. It is owned by mustanger Mogollan Hayes, a half-orc who specializes in hunting, capturing and training wild horses. He will sell a partially trained horse for $ 30 a head.
Weller’s Blacksmithing which is a 20x25 foot single-story wood sided building on the east side of Fremont Street between Main and South. It is owned by Henry Weller. Most of his time is spent shoeing horses although he does other smithing work as well.
Frye’s Harness Shop and Bootmaker is a 20x25 foot single-story wood framed building at the northwest corner of Main and Front Streets. It is owned by Duncan Frye. He specializes in custom-made leather products including harness, saddles, boots and vests.
Mason’s Feed and Grain Store is a 20x25 foot single-story timber and adobe structure on the north side of South Street between Federal and Allen. It is owned by Randall and Helga Mason.
Well’s Fargo Barn is a 25x30 foot wood-sided barn with an adjacent 30x30 foot corral on the north side of Main Street between Front and Federal. It is owned by the Wells Fargo Company and managed by Kris Wagner.
Morand Cartage Company is a 15x25 stable, 25x25 foot corral with adjacent office and bunkhouse for employees at the northeast corner of the intersection of Fremont and Sierra Streets. It is owned by Forest Morand and managed by his youngest brother Zachary. They have a number of different vehicles for transporting both people and freight.
Discoll’s Tannery is a 20x20 foot one-story log building on East Street between Sierra and Main that will purchase cattle hides from the ranches in the area. It is owned by Tector Driscoll.
For visitors in town wishing to corral or stable their horses, in addition to the Bar-H Stables or Drover's Livery they have two other options:
Papago Cash Store is a 15x25 foot single-story wood framed building at the southeast corner of Sierra and Fremont Streets. It has an attached corral three times that size of the building. This general store is part of a chain of stores headquartered in Denver. As the first corral in town from the main road they board animals for most travelers to town.
People arriving in town along the south road would first encounter along the southeastern corner with South Street the El Parador Cantina and Hotel which is a 50x30 three-story stone, adobe and timber structure with an adjacent 20x25 foot barn. It is owned by wood elves Pedro and Dorita Figueres.
The larger mines in town and a few residences also have stables or barns for horses.
In addition to the hotels in town there are five boarding houses for long-term residents of the town.
Great Western Boarding House and Café. This 20x35 foot three-story clapboard structure is located at the northeastern corner of the intersection of Fremont and South Streets. It is owned by Bill and Peg Watkins. Rooms are rented for $ 8 a week which includes two meals a day. Non-boarders can purchase breakfast for a nickel and lunch for a dime. Two of the fifteen tenant rooms are currently vacant.
Fly’s Boarding House This 25x30 foot two-story wood-framed building is on the east side of Fremont Street between Main and Sierra. It is owned by Roger and Janet Fly. Roger’s brother operates a boarding house in Tombstone by the same name. Roger Fly also operates an adjacent photo studio. Rooms are rented for $ 9 a week which includes two meals a day. The Fly’s are very selective about who they rent to, but they base this on a person’s occupation and character rather than race, as one of the current tenants is actually a half-orc. Two of the six tenant rooms are currently vacant.
The Cochise This 20x30 foot three-story clapboard building is on the west side of the beginning of Federal Street, north of Sierra. It is owned by Ezra and Elvira Hooton. Rooms are rented for $ 6 a week which includes two meals a day. One of the twelve tenant rooms is currently vacant.
The Comstock House. This 20x25 foot three-story brick building is on the southeast corner of South and Allen Streets. It is owned by Russell and Beatrice Lee. Rooms are rented for $ 6 a week which includes two meals a day. Most of the tenants work for the Silverbell Mining Company. Five of he ten tenant rooms are currently vacant.
The Double Eagle Boarding House. This 20x25 foot three-story brick building is on the northwest corner of Fremont and Sierra Streets. It is owned by the Morand Family and managed by Clay and Hannah Milford. Rooms are rented for $ 8 a week which includes three meals a day. Meals are generally not sold to the public but one tenant, Danby Jones, purchases lunches for his coworkers at Condon’s Bank. None of the eight tenant rooms are currently vacant
Government Buildings
There are a number of locations within Promise City that are owned by either the town, the county, the territory or the federal government. Also listed are the local law enforcement jurisdictions for each. They are as follows:
Town of Promise City Property - Jurisdiction of the Town Marshall
Promise City Marshall's Office and Town Jail (9 & 10). The Marshall's Office is a 20x25 foot one-story brick building at the northwest corner of Fremont and South Streets. The Jail cell is a twelve-foot square double cell that overlaps into the Marshall's office six feet. The outer walls are brick and the two cells are and doors are made of iron bars. The current Marshall is Wyatt Earp and his deputy is his younger brother Warren Earp.
Promise City Town Hall (12). This unfinished brick 25-foot square building is at the southwestern corner of Main and Fremont Streets. The floorboards, brick exterior and exterior windows and doors are in place but the interior has yet to be built, including the second floor of the building. The Promise City Merchant's Association ran out of money to fund the contstruction when there became a need to hire a deputy for the town marshall. Presently the building is only used one a month for church services.
Vacant Lot (63). This vacant lot 30x50 foot vacant lot at the northeast corner of Main and Federal streets is owned by the town and has been tentatively slated for the location of the Promise City Community Schoolhouse. Presently there are twenty children in the town, half of whom are privately tutored.
Municipal Storage Shed (66). This 8x12 foot wooden shed was built and donated by Kris Wagner of the Wells Fargo Office to store a fire pump for the town. He is presently heading up a fund drive to purchase the fire equipment from Saint Louis. The shed has tentaively been placed on the town owned vacant lot (63) behind where the school is planned to be constructed.
Boot Hill (102). This 40x80 foot cemetery is located on the southside of South Street opposite Federal Street. A picket fence that has not been maintained surrounds the property. Most of the land is level however a thirty-foot diameter rocky hill does lie in the center of this property (which is why it wasn't ideal for a building lot). In the two year's since the town was started over 100 people have been buried at Boot Hill.
Chochice County Property - Jurisdiction of the County Sheriff
County Claims Office (11). While land sold in Chochise County technically belongs to the Arizona Territory, it is adminstered at the county level and the County retains 20% of the proceeds from land sales. This single-story 15x20 foot building is on the west side of Fremont Street between South and Main. The Deputy County Recorder is Dennis Winston. This is the only claims office in the eastern half of the county, the western half being managed from the main office in Tombstone.
Deputy Sheriff's Office (39) This 15x20 foot single-story brick building building is on the southeast corner of the intersection of Main and Front Streets. The office includes a single jail cell. Deputy Sheriff Colin Hunter operates out of this office. He is one of eight Deputy Sheriffs working for County Sheriff Johnny Behan who works in Tombstone. The office was intentionally situated equidistant and between both of the town's banks.
County Assay Office ('48'). This 15x20 foot single-story wood sided building is on the east side of Front Street between Main and Sierra. Deputy County Assayer determines the weight and worth of ore bearing rocks and will certify a sample for a fee of $ 5.00 or weigh and certify dust for a fee of $ 3.00. Generally certified samples bearing his mark can be used in the town in place of currency. No ore samples are left in the building overnight, all being deposited into the vault of the Promise City National Bank, two doors down.
Arizona Territory Property - Jurisdiction of the Territorial Governor's Arizona Rangers
Circuit Judge's Office (13) This small 8x10 foot single story brick building is on the southside of Main Street between Fremont and Allen Streets. Circuit Judge Nathan "Hanging Nat" Isby uses this office during the one week in three that he is in Promise City. The size of the office prevents it from being used for trials.
Territorial Office Building (29). The former Trail Dust Saloon is a 15x20 foot single-story timber and adobe structure at the northwest corner of Allen and South streets. It was receently confiscated when the former owner escaped from jail, thereby defaulting on his prison term and/or fine. Thus far it has been used by Judge Isby for one trial.
United States Government Property - Jurisdiction of the United States Army
Telegraph Office (17) This single-story 10x15 foot single story brick building is on the southside of Main Street between Fremont and Allen Streets. The telegraph office is actually privately owned by the Western Union Company, however they have formal arrangements with the Federal government for protection of their offices and telegraph lines. Presently there are no telegraph lines to Promise City. They were being put in alongside the railroad from Tombstone but stopped when the railroad line ceased construction. The office is run by Dave Melany who sends and receives telegrams via the Wells Fargo Stage, the stagecoach drivers going to and from the Tombstone Western Union office during their 1-2 hours layover on round trips to that town.
United States Post Office (24) This 20-foot square wooden building is on the west side of Fremont Street, between Main and Sierra. It serves as both the office and home to Postal Clerk Eddie Palmer. It costs a penny to mail a letter and five-cents to purchase a postal money order.
First National Bank of Promise City (44). This single-story brick 25-foot square building is located at the northeast corner of Main and Front Streets. The bank is privately owned by Paul Stevens but has formal arrangements with the Federal Government for the assaying and purchase of silver as well as any property that changes hands in the eastern half of the county. He is assisted by tellers Derrick Avery and Jason Snavely. Chandler Wells handles maintenance and security. The vault is the latest model from the Diebold Company in Canton Ohio, but last July safecracker May Clarke still managed to break into it.
Wells Fargo Office (62). This single-story 20-foot square wood framed building is on the northside of Main Street between Front and Federal Streets. The office is run by Kris Wagner who is asssited by his half-orc clerk Coolie Fagen. The office is actually privately owned by the Wells Fargo Company, however they have formal arrangements with the Federal government for transportion of the United States Mail.
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