[u]The Story So Far:[/u] [spoiler]The Huntsmen came in droves. They freed us, mercilessly outmaneuvered and outgunned the Demons. Forced them to return to the Overworld from whence they came. As the Huntsmen pressed on, as the Demons were forced through the Gateway portals, a small legion of the Huntsmen followed them into the last and final Gateway. They still defend our Wastes from their vantage point, having taken the offensive against the Demons. However, the fate of the remaining Huntsmen was not so glorious. Their prizes having fled, and realizing the value hidden beneath the dust and dirt of our world, the Huntsmen turned their gaze against us and our Wyrm Gods. The war was quicker and bloodier than their war with the Demons, for we are weak and antiquated. [/spoiler] [spoiler]Now we live in meekness, hiding from the Huntsmen in small camps, never settling down long enough to gain the strength to fight back. They have begun ravaging the wastes, great quarries drilled by great mechanisms, entire mountains felled and processed by bombardments from the heavens. The most elder of our tribes speak of a time when it was believed nothing could become of our dead and tired world; The Huntsmen showed us all the truly horrible fates that had yet to befall our people. Their remains rumors however, spoken only in the native tongue, that some of the Wyrm Gods remain. Hidden away in the sturdiest of mountains or deepest of ravines, isolated fortresses of secret prosperity and livability. [/spoiler] [spoiler]I always thought these nothing more than the faintest hopes of parents and grand parents, told unto their children through soft songs and poetic rhymes. But then, one day, these travelers walked out of the crawling desert. A small group, some were dressed in ornamented armors, others barely wore a bandoleer and under-coat. Regardless, they were in search of resupply and willing to pay, while my tribe was gracious for any material they could scrounge, steal, or trade for.[/spoiler] ~~~ The Sign Up ~~~ I have 8 or so slots available for a new science-fantasy story I'm composing. It revolves around a band of relic hunters in a desolate world with a wide array of threats, each working with the others for their own reasons. None the less they are all loyal to the small party, as it's almost impossible to survive alone out in the wastes. For Sign Up, I'll need a description of basic equipment and gear, a personality description, and a [b][i][u]brief[/u][/i][/b] backstory if you so choose. This is not supposed to be a power fantasy, in quite it's exactly the opposite. Any strong ability will come with a severe limiter or sacrificial aspect to use, so while ingenuity is welcome, be aware that it's like a genie's bottle; The greater the wish, the greater the fallout. 1. John Smith, equipped with an energy pistol and multi-tool support drone. Unique helmet-mask assesses situations and relays vital information. Dressed in loose, all black clothing. 2. "Silencer" (Alias, real name unknown), armed with a 6 round ballistic heavy pistol, an assortment of throwing knives, and a recently acquired grappling hook. Some limbs have been replaced with mechanical counterparts. 3. Grayvuus, seeking vengeance against the huntsmen, she has trained with all spear like weaponry and carries a sturdy trident and assortment of hunting supplies, including first aid, capture-nets, and survivalist armor 4. Derrington, utilizes a single-chambered flintlock revolver, heavy shotgun capable of buckshot and pellets, and has stolen some hoverboots and a curved-blade energy sword. 5. The Monk (Alias, real name unknown), Devout Worshiper of the Wyrm God Roka, Wyrm of Conquest and Ash, skilled in the arts of "purifying flame" and substantial healing, both of mind and body. Carries unique dagger. 6. "Aegis" (Alias, real name unknown), wears a solar-powered mechanical armor suit he found rusting in an abandoned huntsmen camp. He's collected some trinkets granting manipulation powers from time seeking relics. 7. Thornton, wears a lightweight vest and make-shift face mask including a journeyman cap, utilizes a sturdy broad sword and whip in combat. Also uses a frying pan, which he has mistaken as a weapon for many years. 8. Cobalt, "cowboy" style relic seeker, utilizes a versatile handgun and lightweight energy shotgun. Carries an assortment of defensive equipment, including a frequency reader and jammer. (**Also, I have room for a few robotic/altered-species/secondary characters, but they aren't planned to be part of the main cast. If you're interested in one of these secondary characters, leave a comment telling me or DM me.**)