Folks -

I'm starting this Sat. with TGS. I have someone who wants to play a protagonist/duelist sort of character. They're leaning towards the agitator career and I was looking for ideas to get that charcter to Stormdorf. My group will originate from Ubersreik and the agitator career will fit nicely when we get to EON, but trying to think of a good hook to get them to Stormdorf.

I'll let the player do the thinking, but in the case he struggles, I'd like an idea or two to guide them

I will have them on the search for the missing merchant and I thought that the character can be frustrated with the quality of police in Uberreik and starts taking matter into his own hands. Then if we move on to EON, I can tie that frustrated into interest to get to a noble family to help straighten it out. Could lead to this character becoming Sgt of the watch, or whatever.

Again, the player will be encouraged to create their own backstory. Just looking for back up ideas.

Thanks in advance,

Doug

Maybe a relative in Stromdorf complains to the PC about the "reclusive, do-nothing" Burghomeister (SP?).

I think Thrakazog's got it right...

It doesn't have to be a realitive though - it could be a rumour that the character has heard (it seems like it is the sort of information an agitator would come across). You could even tie it into the missing merchant in some way to give the character a reason for joining the party...

Maybe something like the merchant was going to confront the Burgher because his inaction was ruining trade.. .and then the merchant goes and disappears... 'a typical reaction from those in power, make a problem disappear!'

on top of complains about Burgomeister Adler, I would suggest that the merchant who is missing has some ties with the agitators from Ubersreik. Maybe he is a strong supporter of the Town Council or any subject the Agitator PC is in favour of.

no a side note, I'm guessing you'll have the same situation with EoN as I'm hoping to have, that is, characters who will tend not to support the nobility, but the town council. I'm planning to create a Town Council sheet just like those of the nobility, allowing a Reputation Slot and maybe some fortune dices with legal Guild matters. I guess it is a missing with EoN. if I do it, I'll post on the Gamemaster Forum.