

You deserted the Army, either the North’s or the South, probably during the War. Your a farmer, trader, craftsmen driven by circumstance to survive no matter the cost. Whether you’re an Asian immigrant or learned from a Master in San Francisco, you can use your chi to supernatural levels. Lots of folk have escaped the law, you hunt them down for money. You are a pious person who can perform miracles. But if you’re not sure or need some inspiration, the following concepts are suggested: Concept If you have an idea who your character is or will be, then skip right over this step. Picking your character concept is not necessary. However, you skip picking a Race because in Deadlands, we’re only human. However, his rule ended in 1880 when a great flood ravaged the City and he was last seen in his black-granite temple as the floor waters rose over its spire.Ĭharacter creation follows standard (mostly) SWADE model. Grimme established a theocracy in the city-state of Los Angeles. However, in the power vacuum created by the war of the North and the South, new republics and nations arose in the Americas. The Confederate States fall soon after General Lee surrenders to General Grant at Appamattox later in 1871. The Civil War did not end until 1871 after a Northern victory at the Battle of Washington. With the Civil War stretching on, it was interrupted by the Great Quake of 1868 that shattered California, letting the Pacific ocean flood its interior. If you have the released version and your book is different then what I have here, use the book you’ve got! The Weird West As of the time I’m posting this Article, I’m working off of Pre-Release version 2.0. Please note: I’m working off of the Pre-Release Version here given to higher-pledge level Kickstarter Backers.

Your purpose and mission is up to you and your Marshal (Game Master). Your characters are ex-soldiers, deserters, lawmen, bounty hunters, merchants, gamblers, native shaman, servants of the Almighty, mad scientists and keepers of ancient Eastern traditions.
