So it's been a while since I've posted anything  on here about my game and you are doubtlessly wondering "but heated gaming parental, when am I, the eager consumer going to recieve a juicy dollop of information on my favourite game I have yet to play?" And to that my answer is "oh shit you make a pretty valid point." So how about I introduce you to the main cast of this quirky rpg with themes of depression?

POWERS:  Be it through cosmic irony or some beardy guy in a cloud taking pity, the majority of people who survived the end of the world were blessed (or cursed depending on your luck) with some unusual ability. These can typically be summed up in a single word unique to the person in question and whether what you end up with being any good is completely down to your own luck.

For some people this ability allows them the phenomenal ability to conceal items within their own skin [CONTAINMENT] or the ability to rapidly grow in size [SURGE] For less fortunate individuals this may manifest in something less desirable like all your bodily fluids turning into milk [MILK] Or the ability to make things colder [FROST]

So with that out the way lets have a look at the people who you'll be getting to know in Our Barren Earth!

Name: Chris - POWER: ??? (unknown)

A 21 year old whos spent almost his entire life enduring an apocalypse. Due to his youth, Chris was fortunate to have people much more prepared to handle the collapse of society and as such has quite a sheltered and naive view of the world. As he's grown into a young man he takes on a more helpful role within his group; scavenging and assisting the other with whatever tasks they're working through. 

Chris does not possess a power. Whether he has yet to manifest it or if he has one at all is something he is keen to figure out. In the meantime he's built up a fair bit of strength and has developed a devastating swing with an old Ford Escort Back Box.

Name: Sammy - POWER: [STATIC]

Sammy not being much of a fighter didn't bode well when the day-to-day devolved into it being a core part of life. Fortunately for him, he was blessed with the ability to being ever so slightly electric. Carrying around an old car battery to store the charge he constantly exudes made him extremely useful and so he quickly found refuge within the group. Soon, the mild mannered introvert found himself being able to temporarily power electronics used in everyday life and even unleash violent bursts of electricity if someone sought to do him harm.

Name: Rebecca - POWER: [STONESKIN]

Being in her early 20s, Rebecca was a promising postgraduate in business studies.  15 years later,  it was rendered completely invalid.  Her life became one of protection. Her power toughens her skin to blunt force, giving her the advantage in hand-to-hand combat she frequently finds herself in. With this she is able to protect anyone who doesn't have the strength to protect themselves. And with family being seen as exploitable in the eyes of others, this power becomes an obligation.

Name: Michael - POWER: [TEETH]

47 Years old, war veteran, mechanic, former parent and husband. Michael lives a jaded life. Everything he loves has since left this world, leaving him behind to suffer alone. His skills with both guns and machinery make his new day-to-day life much simpler than most others ever get to have it. And to twist the knife, his power warped his face, giving him reinforced teeth and a sinister smile.

Name: KP - POWER: [GROWTH]

The oldest member of the group, KP finds himself frequently being considered the "man in charge" with the others looking up to him for support and guidance. The world being long since dead, KP's ability to accelerate the growth in seeds is a literal lifesaver. Combined with his encyclopaedia-like knowledge of greenery, he is quickly able to prepare food, salves and medicine for the team he deeply cares for.

NAME: KIRA - POWER: [RHYME]

With a rhyming curse to make chatter hard, Kira chooses to be the bard.

It isn't a power of might, but it helps keep things bright.

NAME: JUSTIN - POWER: [HAIR]

Justin uses the power of complete autonomy over his hair to frequently maneuver into areas where he can be afforded some privacy. He still pays his way within the group however. The aforementioned ability has supplied the gang with vantage points over enemies, unclaimed loot and shortcuts on numerous occasions. As well as serving for reinforcing attacks he throws in combat, it also serves to protect those close to him. However, in recent days Justin has been spending more time in his room, unreachable to the others.

And that's all for today! Hope you enjoyed this little foray into the world I'm building and I shall see you all soon <3

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