Characters of the Greasepaint Series

In response to playtest comments, I’ve simplified one of the core systems of the DramaSystem engine, which powers the Hillfolk game. To test this, I’ve started up a non-Hillfolk game with the Thursday night group, because we already laid that epic series to its fitting conclusion. This time I threw the choice of setting open to the group, enabling us to collectively create something that isn’t intended for publication. The gang arrived at Carnivale with the serial numbers filed off, and thus are portraying members of a traveling show in dustbowl-era Texas. I’ve dubbed this series Greasepaint. Here’s who they’re playing.

Player	Character	Role	Relationships	Desire	Dramatic Poles
Paul	Jo-Jo the Wildman	Freak	Dr F is his father B is his rival	Acceptance	Human or freak?
Rachel	Barboa	Snake Charmer	C is her childhood friend J is object of pity	Control	Independence vs Neediness
Chris	Dr. Fritz	Impresario	Sees B as a daughter C is rival for status	Protect the show the way it is	Arrogance vs. Wonder
Damian	Caravaggio	Magician	Owes J a debt lionizes F	People to trust	Honor vs. Suspicion
Scott	Foster	Aerialist	Wants power from Dr. F alliance from J	Dr. F’s job	Short-Term vs. Long-Term