FULL ** "Adventures of....." ** Renamed Brisco County Jr western thread

[LiquidAtom]

Quick question, pards. What states and cities are you're guys in? Are the Sharpe brothers on their way out west or are they already there? Look for a follow up to the previous intro post by friday.

 

[Vendetta]

Actually, Bob and I still need to discuss it. Maybe they ride in that morning..., not sure... and doubly not sure how to write his accent for the easterner in the wild west days... heh

 

[taitzu52]

Quick question, pards. What states and cities are you're guys in?

I'm not sure of the timeline here, so I'll wing it. Bro. Moroni Johnson obviously has connections with the Great Salt Lake of Utah, but would originally hail from back East. Western New York state born, but probably moved around the Ohio area before moving out west.

See, I'm getting there.

 

[Bobitron]

Actually, Bob and I still need to discuss it. Maybe they ride in that morning..., not sure... and doubly not sure how to write his accent for the easterner in the wild west days... heh

That sounds fine to me. We could ride into town and all start fresh as long as you are willing to get us all together, LiquidAtom.

Vendetta, anything you want to add or change in the family history?

 

[Vendetta]

Uh oh... I never got that email, Bobitron. Could you send it again?It never came through.

 

[Bobitron]

Actually, I posted it on here on page two.

Here's my take on the Sharpe family, Vendetta.

Ethan Sharpe

“Who am I, you ask? Well, sit down and grab yourself a whiskey, and I’ll tell you a tale of the Sharpe family. We emigrated to these United States back in 1830, with my grandfather, Elliot Sharpe, leading the way. He had some money from the coal business back in Old Blighty, but wanted to take a crack at breaking into the colonies. Grandfather made a fortune after he opened a machining business in Boston, making engine parts for the newly founded Cunard line. By 1847, both the Hermann and Washington steamships were providing a transatlantic service regularly, and Sharpe Machine Parts was providing most of the mechanical support on this side of the pond. My Grandfather passed in 1850, leaving the business to my father, Mr. Gerald Sharpe. My father began expanding the business, hooking up with Eli Whitney, Jr. and Samuel Colt to make machinery for the new Colt's Patent Fire Arms Mfg. Co. in Hartford. It might have been the best move my Pa ever made. Old Sam Colt said "There is nothing that can't be produced by machine.", and my family played a little part in making that dream come true. My father doesn’t spend much time in machinery shops anymore. It gets easier to make money when you’ve got money, he always said. He now owns a series of factories up and down the east coast, making everything from tin cans to screw propellers and double-expansion steam engines.

My oldest brother James was born in 1848. Arden followed shortly after, and I came along in 1855. James was always father’s favorite; intelligent and business sharp in a way neither of us will ever be. I doubt Arden will ever have a tough life; he and James have gotten along pretty well. But there has always been a sore point between them. James is due to inherit the Sharpe empire once Father, bless his soul, passes. Seems that Arden has always held a bit of a grudge about that. He’s always been a bit desperate to prove to Father that he’s the equal of James. I don’t know if this plan to head west is really where his answers lie, but it does give me a chance to get out of New England. I was starting to get bored now that I’ve finished school at Yale.”

 

[Vendetta]

Hey, that is fantastic. I missed it somehow. I saw your summary but must have missed this updated version during the database updates or something. Anyway, that first person narrative is great and really sets up our characters. I'm tempted to not write up something just so Ole Arden doesn't come out sounding like a bitter little spoiled rich boy LOL (Which, he probably is)

 

[Toric_Arthendain]

I posted my character sheet in the Rogues Gallery thread. He's done except for gear and background. We're using the Cold Hard Cash option, correct? Do we just take 6 for the 2d4 roll, add it to Wealth bonus received for Occupation and Profession and multiply by 20 for starting cash? Or is there some other method we are using?

 

[LiquidAtom]

I posted my character sheet in the Rogues Gallery thread. He's done except for gear and background. We're using the Cold Hard Cash option, correct? Do we just take 6 for the 2d4 roll, add it to Wealth bonus received for Occupation and Profession and multiply by 20 for starting cash? Or is there some other method we are using?

Just took a look, everything looks good! Yep we're using the cold hard cash option. I believe the other guys took six. Just add in your wealth modifiers multipy it and you're set.

 

[taitzu52]

OK, so I meant.....THIS Sunday. Yeah, that's the ticket.

OK, I'm still reading when I can here guys, character will be birthed soon. Question, how close to Sidewinder canon are we going, meaning, how close to real American history (or even the drek they teach in school) are we getting as well?