A new age has risen on Cradle. The Spiral Order is dying out, replaced by many smaller splinter groups, seeking dominance of the planet. All of these groups have their determined forces and soldiers, but sometimes, they need specialists. Mercenaries are many in number, skilled fighters who have no set allegiances and fight for coin and food. Some work alone, other band together and work on jobs as a team or partnership. And you're one of them.
However, there is one group on Cradle nobody wants to associate with: The Knights of the Red Banner. They're a mad, bloodthirsty cult led by a dangerous man, and they're doing something you don't want, which would be killing everyone. The K.R.B. is convinced that by sacrificing everyone on the planet to "The Red God", they will earn his favor and gain immortality. And you don't want to die. You might make money off war, but you need to get paid by someone. While working your merc job, find out about the K.R.B., and stop them.
SOME RULES:
-Haven is a "no guns" zone now, maintained by all of the main splinter groups as a place to do business, meet, and talk commerce. Nobody really lives there, and cities are spread across the planet.
-Mercs all have their own hideouts, make sure you're hidden and discreet unless you want to get raided. I'm allowing secret underground bases of the sort and things like that. Islands and stuff too, if your character is rich enough.
-Custom gear is allowed, like added capes and cloaks and such, as well as custom weapons, though nothing OP.
-You have to be at least 25, ain't no teen ever gonna make it as a freelance merc.
-If you want to make a mercenary partnership with someone's character, ask them first.
THE SPLINTER GROUPS:
-The Kingsmen: Founded by former high-ranking Spiral Order officers, some of who were on Ozlo's security detail and personal squad.
-The Brotherhood of Arms: A ragtag yet dangerous group composed of skilled gunslingers and marksmen. Keep your head down.
-The Blademasters: A disciplined order of soldiers who are unmatched with sword combat and fencing.
-The Demolition Men: A organization(more or less) founded by expert bombers, trappers and explosive weapon experts.
App Sheet:
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Personality:
Affiliation(Merc or fixed soldier for one of the groups):
Weapons/Fighting Style:
Appearance:
Bio:
Partners(If any):
Hideout(If a merc):
I'm involved with too much stuff here, so I won't make an App. But... Just a note: Some young people work pretty well as freelance mercs.
Had to be said.
Anyways, lookin' forward to reading.