A lifetime ago I was accepted to graduate school at the University of North Carolina and the University of South Carolina. Sometimes I regret not attending either school (I chose San Diego State), but things have worked out okay. Still, my interest in the South remains, so how could I pass up a title like Southern Bastards?
In this first issue we learn of Coach Boss, a local kingpin who happens to be the high school football coach. In the South, football has a an almost religious aspect to it. The vehicle of this knowledge is Dusty Tutwiler, a terrified man with bloodshot eyes and a penchant for thievery. The fear evident in Dusty is an excellent story-telling device. The nastier the villain, the greater the terror he inspires in his victims.
In Fate Accelerated, you can use Dusty as generic street-level rabble who has made a powerful enemy. He's desperate and scared, yet still retains a bizarre sense of honor.
Dusty Tutlwiler
Stoned and stupid; In a heap o' trouble
Good (+2) at: Stealing, football trivia
Bat (-2) at: Fightng, common sense
Stress: [_]
Notes: Dusty has a wad of stolen cash on his person.
He seems angry for someone who has a wad of cash in his pocket.
ReplyDeleteI think that deep down he knows he's going to die (horribly) on the last panel of this issue. Oh, Dusty...
DeleteI currently live in South Carolina (for the second time in my life). I wouldn't say you're missing too much, man!
ReplyDeleteIn light of current events, that makes a lot of sense. :)
DeleteInteresting ideas. The thought had not occurred to me to use FAE for a dark, gritty game. Have you played it that way? It always came across to me as a pulpy, cinematic style.
ReplyDeleteThe last time I used it we played campaign that was light, but punctuated with moments of poignant drama. It worked pretty well. I think the Dresden Files was a good model for me to emulate. Light at times, but overall rather intense.
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