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SOURCE: http://yourhistoryhaven.com/2017/08/25-most-notorious-outlaws-of-the-wild-west/

NO GOOD MAN - APPLICATIONS
A Literate-Advanced WIld West Roleplay
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Even if I've met you, I ask that you apply first. I am most inclined to accept those who can write a reasonable amount with correct grammar, spelling, and sentence structure that will not try and control other characters and aspects of the roleplay. I reserve every right to reject your application, especially if you're applying for a special rank.

MARSHAL¹ (Sandchapel)

Like any normal horseback patrol around the borders of Sandchapel, you come to the top of a cliff with your deputies and a small group of townsmen. A shout comes from behind and you turn to see one of your deputies with a pair of binoculars, looking down to the road at the base of the cliff and pointing. Following his finger, your trained eyes catch a cloud of dust created by a small group of men and women on horseback. At the head of the group is a pale horse splattered with coal black, one you recognize as Roaming Water's. And surely enough, the gun-toting outlaw woman gallops on, rifles, revolvers, and pistols strapped to her male garb. Hate burns in your heart. You'll have trouble hitting her from up here and her party is moving fast. Will you take the chance and shoot or try to chase after her? (Warning: you must fail.)

DEPUTY (Sandchapel)

On edge with recent string of murders, you are patrolling the the streets of Sandchapel with your hand loosely on your weapon, ready for any deviant attack. Light spills like blood onto the dark street as the general store's doors are flung open. The shopkeeper, a balding man with a bone white beard and a dirty apron, flags you down. Mister, he shouts, pointing due south, "Some outlaw varmint just stole $50 from my store! Catch him!" You turn quickly and spot the thief jumping onto a horse and charging swiftly out of town. How do you catch the burglar?

TOWNSFOLK (Sandchapel)

(Male) You walk into the local saloon as the sun creeps behind the mountains, casting a long shadow over the town of Sandchapel. The usual clamor of bar life reaches a crescendo as you enter and, peeking through the crowd of people, you spot a pair of men locked in a fistfight. Dodging a stray tooth as it launches past your face, you sidle up to the bar and lean on the alcohol-soaked wood counter. The bartender, his expression slightly sour, cleans a shot glass with an old bar rag and lifts an eyebrow at you. "One whiskey," you say gruffly, sliding two dollars across the counter. A moment later, you take your drink in your calloused fingers and tip it back. A few drinks later, your vision becomes blurred and your sense of reason is almost completely forgone. The winner of the barfight gives your shoulder a little shove and challenges you to a fight. Do you take the challenge?

(Female) As a storm rages overhead, you hear a knock on the door. Leaving your children in the main room, you bundle up the slip over your nightgown and brave the rain's bitter chill as you open the door. A lawman, soaking wet and dripping water, stands solemnly at your door. "Good evening, ma'am. I'm afraid I have some bad news," he says kindly, "May I come in?" What is the news and how will you react?

THE INFORMANT^{1 (Sandchapel)}

You ride slowly along the streets, acclimating both yourself and your new horse to the streets of Sandchapel. The laws of the small town are nearly as foreign to you as you are to the town. What's more, you are painfully aware of just how thin the ice you are treading on actually is. Your face holds the scars of outlaw life, bright pink against your tanned skin. Mothers usher their children away from you as if protecting them from your influence. Men shout insults and spit at you, their malice heavy in the dust-filled air. Yet, you keep a straight face and plod on, calmly reassuring your horse whenever its skittishness flares up. Still, you are caught off-guard as a man yanks your horse's reins out of your hands — successfully panicking the already flighty steed — and threatens to pull you off if you don't promise to leave town. What do you do?

OUTLAW (Roaming Water's Gang)

Scream fill the air as you force the bank door open and point your weapon(s) at terrified tellers and citizens. You shout and they all drop to the floor. Your gang leader, Roaming Water, has entrusted you with this heist. Directing the men and women around you, you keep the bank tellers and townspeople on the floor and harmless. Carrying everything possible, your fellow outlaws stampede, whooping and hollering as they charge out the door. You turn and follow pursuit, hopping on the back of your horse. Behind you, lawmen begin their chase. How do you lose them and keep the cash?

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¹ Multiple applications will be reviewed as these are integral and important spots. Only apply if you're confident that you will be able to keep up with the RP and remain consistent.