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Josephine Lovelace

IC Information
Full Name:	Josephine Lovelace
Nickname	Josie
Gender:	Female
Age (Birthdate):	31 (11/26, 469 PC)
Hometown:	Marze
Hair Colour:	White
Class:	Delightful Archaeologist
Role:	Drifter
Bounty:	0 Gella
OOC Information
Theme:	Original Character
Groups:	Black Wolves
Player:	Shrimpy
Fun Information
ARM:	Gawain XR57 Mod (rifle)
Favorite Food:	Sweet Pickles
Least Favorite Food:	Mushrooms
Dominant Hand:	Left
Hobbies:	Pigeon-fancying, bird-watching, ARMs, collecting crystals, free-style cooking
Good With:	Repairing things, raising pigeons
Bad With:	The prudent approach
Soundtrack:	8tracks Version YouTube Version

"Frankly, if I'd known they were going to bring along a Gear... I would've brought a bigger gun."

Known as Josie to friends, Josephine is apparently in the company of those archaeologists who have slipped somewhere along the line from purer practice into Drifter-hood. An optimist by practice but a pragmatist at heart, Josie is a woman of many vices who values personal freedom and choice above nearly all else. Skilled with ARMs and Symbology, she's apparently come across what she has described to others as 'a potentially enormous find' among Ignas' ruins and is currently in pursuit of more information. Penelope, her pet pigeon and notorious menace, is often at her side.

Background

A native from the town of Marze and an archaeologist of some note in the Aveh region, Josephine seems to have found that archaeology wasn't exactly paying the bills and took up Drifter work to supplement her passion. After some searching, she was able to convene with an old colleague, find his associate, and slip through the front lines to head out west, having confirmed that what she has is the real deal and now with an idea of where she needs to be.

Powers and Abilities

Everyone's got their special talents. These are Josie's:

Sharpshooting/Trickshooting - According to her, it's a hobby. When it comes to sniping or pinpoint accuracy with a bullet, or doing dumb tricks with a rifle (and other ARMs!), Josie's the person to demonstrate.
- Gawain XR57 Mod - A highly modified (it seems to have even been a right-handed model at one point, but is now configured for left-hand use) gunsmoke rifle, of the type commonly known to aficionados as the 'Gawain'. Josie's favored ARM, and well-used. Now including some anti-Gear components.
- Iron Cobra 325 - A sidearm given to her by Lily. Apparently taken from a dead bandit. A typical Aveh-style sidearm, reliable but nothing special.
- Reaper's Hand - A heavy sidearm built on a standard gunsmoke core, but using metal scavenged from Rephaim's lost arm; some additional recoil dampening support provided by Shalune. Can alternate between two modes: six normal revolver rounds or a single buckshot round.

Archaeology - Her job, her passion. She knows a lot of anecdotes about archaeological discoveries (and discoverers) and obviously the dos and don'ts of site digs. Which she apparently follows or ignores as it suits her, to judge by her behavior. Josie's even published some papers, but that was years ago.
- Dubious Contacts?? - Apparently knows people in shadier markets in Ignas due to having sold artifacts some time ago. Suspicious!

Symbology - The daughter of an (in)famous Symbologist and an accomplished Symbologist in her own right, while most of Josie's spells are not combat-focused, she's still able to get a lot of mileage out of them nonetheless. Most of her spells are utilitarian, or orient around stopping/stunning rather than direct damage.

Care and Keeping of Pigeons - And technically, this can sort of extend to most non-predatory birds in general, but Josie's very good at managing (preferably tame) pigeons. She knows how to handle, raise, feed, and even treat (non-surgically) avian wounds/illness and is familiar with the most common ailments, particularly those that affect certain breeds. She also has at least passing familiarity with most fancy breeds on Ignas. Yes, even the Kislevan Beauty Tippler.

Mechanical Aptitude - Machinery is another hobby of Josie's, and she's capable of figuring out and repairing basic machines -- though largely she just enjoys taking them apart to study how they work (usually they go back together again too). More complicated devices take more doing, and as of yet, she has no capacity with electronics due to inexperience. She has a particular interest in ARMs of all types.

Iron Liver - did you see how much she can drink? it's a lot

Tools

Penelope - Josie's faithful (?) pet pigeon. Both a source of moral support for Josie and a helpful (??) distraction at times.
Type: WITS

Well-Used Mattock - The archaeologist's best friend. A pick-mattock to be precise. A sturdy if well used piece of gear that can both dig and smash. Helpful for getting rid of stubborn rocks and debris.
Type: BRUTE

Liquid Courage - Josie's best friend. For those times when everything's gone pear-shaped and you still have a bunch of monsters to handle.
Type: COMBAT

Relationships

Black Wolves

Name	Nickname	Josie weighs in
Elhaym van Houten	Red	"Still one hell of a mystery, ain't you? One of these days I'm gonna sit you down and see what's what."
Fei Fong Wong	Junior	"Kiddo's got a scary side."
Jude Moshe	None (yet)	Pretty fun; kindred spirit. Has something else going on, but we've all got our secrets. Contacts might make things easy. Should really give him a nickname already.
Leon Albus	Lion	Ex-Kislevi soldier. Used to think he was the tactful one between him and Lily, but I guess I was wrong. Likes attract too, don't they? Not a bad kid, though.
Lily Keil	Tiger	"Don't take it so personally."
Noeline	Sugar	I hope you watch out for your girl. She's gonna need it.
Riesenlied	Sunshine	We're not friends, but we're not enemies. But it seems like we share a goal right now, so I guess it's time to have a little trust in you. Didn't know there was such a thing as a Metal Demon pacifist though.
Muni Muni	one muni is already enough	"It's too Guardians-damned friendly for a dragon!"
Xantia	Sparky	TBA

Associates

Cassidy Cain - "Cass" :"Has everyone been holding out on me?"
Lunata Croze - Still finding her way in the world, and that's fine. She's got a lot of guts, considering what's happened. Her and Shalune make a good team. That cube better watch its act though.
Morgan Newkirk - The fastest way to a lady's heart is through a glass of whiskey~
Noah Hawthorne - Kind of a pain, but I've dealt with worse. As long as you get me where I need to be, I've got no complaints~ Well, not too many. Good with a gun which is important.
- Ambrose Montagu - An old colleague -- what a sweet old man!
Shalune Amira - Good sense with machines, even has a golem. I wish I'd started out earlier too! Helping me out with an ARM concept. Good friends with Lunata. It's nice to see girls helping each other out in the world.

Acquaintances

Ambrosius - Interesting fellow. Been on a few digs. Seems like he's a researcher too.
Bart Fatima - Associate of Leon and Lily. Sand pirate. A bit reckless, but who am I to judge?
Catenna - Mysterious girl, devout. Has some unusual magical talents. Penelope likes her, that counts for a lot.
Gwen Whitlock - Mysterious kid and courier, interesting arm. I think I know her aunt. Or however they're related.
Ida Everstead-Rey - "Sweetheart" : "Wecome back to civilization, sweetheart."
Jacqueline Barber - Poor Jay. I heard things were rough. Just remember though: you definitely have the goods.
Jean - Apparently from the moon; more importantly knows how to drink.
Matilda Whitehead - Nothing personal. You just reminded me of some real bad times.
Rosaline Calice - Nun and Etone. A bit of a pushover but knows some useful things. Reminder: don't actually piss her off, though. Damn.
Rudy Roughnight - Damn, when did kids get so perceptive? Good kid, though.
Talise Gianfair - Paid her back at last!

????

Ethius Hesiod - "Owl" : TBA
Talia - "Princess" : TBA
Neriah Parringer - Don't get in my way.

Enemies

TBA

Josie's Shit List

Isiris Shango'ra - I'm going to kill you.
K.K. - Next time, I'll show you what I can really do.

NPCs of Note

Timotheus Lovelace - A powerful Symbologist and a man of significance in Marze. Well-known in Ignas-based Symbology circles, and by anyone familiar with the Marze-Linga split (and attendees of campus in Linga if their professor hates him a lot which is plausible). Josephine's father. Still distressingly spry despite being very nearly 80. Also still not a nice person and basically a huge asshole of an archmage. (basically this guy, honestly)
Penelope - A fancy pigeon. Allegedly a loyal trained bird. Allegedly also a pacifist, but this appears to be changing. Smarter than she seems (but still a normal pigeon). Often sulky, may be going through pigeon adolescence or... something.
Penelope's List O' Hated Things:
- Salt Shakers
- Jacob the Mechanical Pigeon (Jude's)
- Cat (Morgan's)
- Lily's (former) Malevolence aura
- Tatzelwurms

Digger Discoveries

Does not include any outcomes where the winning result was 'a successful escape'

What	Where	Status
A mysterious statue	Sult Ruins	Sold for cash, proceeds split among group
Lahan reports	Otherworldly Hollow	Reviewed and ultimately given to Leon Albus for safekeeping
Damaged Gear parts	Ruins of Lahan	Some partially disassembled out of curiosity, viable ones sold for cash to Bart
Hydroponic section panel	Berry Cave	Inspected briefly but did not review further
Dragon Fossil	Ruins of Memory	Currently in Josie's possession
A Useful Pendant	Rujm el-Hiri	Claimed by Lily
Rare Fungi	Doomed to Obscurity	Sold for cash
A Cool Whip	Krosse Kave	Claimed by Animal but Josie sold some mundane weapons for cash
A Blank Book	Akbar's Discount Dungeon	Attempted to sell this (it did not sell)
A Corpse	Doomed to Obscurity	Collected quite the interesting note
A questionable favor	The Black Market	Obtained a favor from Fiddy
A broken console	Cage Tower	A broken console; more investigation needed
An assortment of ancient tech	Ash Hare	Robot arms, tools, and other assorted things; Josie probably has a few pieces in her possession
Military cache	Nortune Sewers	Collected an anti-Gear ARM, took it apart and incorporated pieces into Gawain

Weapon Stories

Gawain XR57 Mod

Chapter	Story	Unlock
1	Once upon a time, there was a little village by the forest. Everyone who lived in the village were so nice and kind to one another. And in one house, you know, there lived a mommy, and a daddy, and a little girl. They loved their little girl so much, because she was the best and brightest little girl in the whole world.	The Door Was Open
2	But the mommy died. The little girl and her daddy were so very sad! The little girl decided one day, 'I'm going to do my best to make my mommy proud of me!' and so she studied very hard. Eventually, the little girl grew up and became a young lady. She left home and worked very hard.	The Desire That Has Lead Us
3	[to be unlocked]	????
4	[to be unlocked]	????

Iron Cobra 325

Chapter	Story	Unlock
1	I'll never forgive them. Ever. Why should the burden fall on me?	Darkest Need
2	I'll never forgive him. Ever. Why wasn’t I good enough for you?	The Vinegar of Our Lives
3	[to be unlocked]	????
4	[to be unlocked]	????

Reaper's Hand

Chapter	Story	Unlock
1	Death waits. This is the absolute law of existence: those who live and breath will in time perish. It matters not how far one roams or how justly they may live: they will die. But fear it not.	Drown Deeply
2	Birth and death oft walk hand in hand. A child breathes their first and a mother may thus breath their last. What is the meaning of such an event? What death can be called just? But fear it not.	Don't Say A Word
3	[to be unlocked]	????
4	[to be unlocked]	????

Logs and Cutscenes

Chapter 1 Logs

Chapter 1, Act 1 Logs

Chapter 1, Act 2 Logs

Chapter 1, Act 3 Logs

Chapter 1 Cutscenes

@@ Line 117: / Line 117: @@
 ! Name
 ! Nickname
-! Affinity
+! Affinity with Josie
-! Josie's comments
+! Josie weighs in
 |-
 | [[Elhaym van Houten]]
 | ''Red''
 | [[File:Affinity-2-yellow.png]]
-| "Still one hell of a mystery, ain't you? One of these days I'm gonna sit you down and see what's what."
+|  style="text-align: left; |"Still one hell of a mystery, ain't you? One of these days I'm gonna sit you down and see what's what."
 |-
 | [[Fei Fong Wong]]
 | ''Junior''
 | [[File:Affinity-2-yellow.png]]
-| "Kiddo's got a scary side."
+|  style="text-align: left; |"Kiddo's got a scary side."
 |-
 | [[Jude Moshe]]
 | None (yet)
 | [[File:Affinity-3-green.png]]
-| Pretty fun; kindred spirit. Has something else going on, but we've all got our secrets. Contacts might make things easy. Should really give him a nickname already.
+|  style="text-align: left; |Pretty fun; kindred spirit. Has something else going on, but we've all got our secrets. Contacts might make things easy. Should really give him a nickname already.
 |-
 | [[Leon Albus]]
 | ''Lion''
 | [[File:Affinity-3-green.png]]
-|  Ex-Kislevi soldier. Used to think he was the tactful one between him and Lily, but I guess I was wrong. Likes attract too, don't they? Not a bad kid, though.
+|  style="text-align: left; | Ex-Kislevi soldier. Used to think he was the tactful one between him and Lily, but I guess I was wrong. Likes attract too, don't they? Not a bad kid, though.
 |-
 | [[Lily Keil]]
 | ''Tiger''
 | [[File:Affinity-4-blue.png]]
-| "Don't take it so personally."
+|  style="text-align: left; |"Don't take it so personally."
 |-
 | [[Noeline]]
 | ''Sugar''
 | [[File:Affinity-2-yellow.png]]
-| I hope you watch out for your girl. She's gonna need it.
+|  style="text-align: left; |I hope you watch out for your girl. She's gonna need it.
 |-
 | [[Riesenlied]]
 | ''Sunshine''
 | [[File:Affinity-3-green.png]]
-|We're not friends, but we're not enemies. But it seems like we share a goal right now, so I guess it's time to have a little trust in you. Didn't know there was such a thing as a Metal Demon pacifist though.
+| style="text-align: left; | We're not friends, but we're not enemies. But it seems like we share a goal right now, so I guess it's time to have a little trust in you. Didn't know there was such a thing as a Metal Demon pacifist though.
 |-
 | [[Muni Muni]]
 | one muni is already enough
 | [[File:Affinity-2-yellow.png]]
-| "It's too Guardians-damned friendly for a dragon!"
+|  style="text-align: left; |"It's too Guardians-damned friendly for a dragon!"
 |-
 | [[Xantia]]
 | ''Sparky''
 | [[File:Affinity-2-yellow.png]]
-| TBA
+|  style="text-align: left; |TBA
 |}

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