DUST QUEST!
Where You, a 17-year-old entrepreneur, must manage and run a Dust store! You have 1 year and a month until the Vital festival, your big break to become the most profitable Dust store in all of Vale!
No one said that was going to be easy though. You'll have to manage your suppliers, staff (when you can hire some), make your own special something to set you apart from the rest (A gimmick that makes sense), keep your regulars coming, keep Huntsman and Huntresses from wreaking your shit, all while managing a personal life and maybe getting a girl/boyfriend or/and(how in the-) fuck-buddy.
By all that is holy, how did this become your life?
Actually, now that you think about it...
You step in front of the Vale Better Business Bureau offices' front door on a Friday afternoon, ready to start your brand new life as a Dust Shop owner. You have all the information that you're going to need, your brand new adult ID in your wallet and ready to go, and the start-up funds that you painstakingly acquired safely in your bank ready to transfer. Your only 17 years old, a major hurdle to overcome if one is to be a recognized in the business, but you know that you can handle whatever gets thrown at you!
Still, no one was going to keep you from this dream of yours.
As you reach for the handle of the V3B offices you....
[][Demeanor] Adjust your clothes and look over your paperwork once more, schooling your features. Professionality is key. +2 ranks of "Knowledge" skills
[][Demeanor] Run your hand through your messy hair and put on your best disarming (and nervous (no it's not!)) smile on, knowing that, bureaucrats or no, these are just people. Smile on you, you got this. +2 ranks of "Choice" skills
[][Demeanor] Look over your samples one last time and to some calculus in your head. You know you're going to have to state your case to get that Dust Dispensary license, so you going to do your best to wow them with technology after you fill out the forms. Woah, Technology. +2 ranks of "Creation" skills
[][Demeanor] You recite your mantra, thinking back on your training.
You didn't need to be so nervous, you had overcome hurdles much steeper than this; all you had to do was show off your knowledge and expertise in Dust use and they were sure to give you the Dust Dispensary License. +2 ranks of "Destruction" skills
With your calming ritual out of the way, you head over to the nearest open desk. It was a Friday afternoon, so the place was basically empty just as you had planned. You had scheduled your presentation so you would be the first presenter for the day in the hopes that freshly coffee'd bureaucrats would be more inclined to say yes to the crazy 17-year-old.
You walk up the front of the 'line', but politely wait until you are called by the bored looking woman behind the desk. Her eyes seem dull and fish-like to you, more looking through you than at you. You worry a little, but before you can say anything the woman speaks.
"Yes, can I help you? Does your boss need some files for the upcoming tax season?" she dismissively looked at her nails while filing them.
You shake your head, "No no, I'm here to file my Dust Dispensary License application and take my interview."
The woman looked you up and down, her eyes less dull than before. A small smile creeps up her face pleasantly, "Oh, is that so? Well, this should be interesting." She digs around in her file cabinet, "I hope you realize that getting a DDL is harder than having a lump sum of cash, you have to have the skills to sell and contain it relatively quickly," she then pulls out a clipboard with paper attached to it.
At your confusion, she smiles, "It's not uncommon for us to get applicants around this time of year. I see you're smart enough to know how to dodge taxes on your first year eh? I'm impressed that you knew to do that, you look like you're barely even past being a teen and you're already pulling a fast one on the system."
You smile, about the only thing you can do. Saying out loud makes it feel like your getting away with something illegal or something.
"Alright, well I'm going to need to fill out that form in its entirety before you can get to your big meeting. Nothing too special, just some basic information on you, your background in these kinds of things, your ID and SS just make sure you are who you say you are, that kind of thing," she twirled her pen in her fingers before presenting it to you. Oh damn, pen. You better not mess anything up.
You laugh a little, like filling out this form will have any
real effect on your life. It's just a stepping stone to your true goal: Becoming the greatest Dust Dispensary/Weapon shop in all of Vale!
Well, you better start filling in the blanks or you are going to waste your time.
The first one is an easy one,
"What is your Sex?"
Psh, that is easy. You're clearly...
[][Sex]an okay looking boy. You're not the most built of dudes in the world, but you do okay. There are some things that you would change, but on the whole you're nice enough.
[][Sex]a cute looking girl. Sure, you could look a little differently, you wish you could pull off a beautiful and sexy look sometimes, but being a pretty and cute girl has its advantages.
Heh, score: You 1, Form 0.
Here's another 'tough question':
"Are you a human or a Faunus? If you are a Faunus, what type?"
Well... you should have figured that they would ask that. You answer...
[][Faunus] with a smooth hand, Human.
[][Faunus] with a little trepidation, Faunus. Well, you weren't about to back down now.
-[][Faunus Type] What type?
"Do you have any health issues personally or in your family history?"
Huh, well. That one is a bit odd, but you could see why they might ask that. It's a bit invasive, but understandable. You think of your family for a bit...
[][Background] with a smile. You guys were never rich, but neither did you ever hurt for money either. You and your sibling(s) all looked forward to game night, a time to kick back and relax. They also forced you to sit down and really apply yourself in school. They, while apprehensive, seem like that they approve of your dream and happy for you... but it is hard to tell with parents sometimes. +5 ranks of "Choice" skills, +3 ranks of "Creation" skills,
+20 to all friendly social interactions
Connection
[][Background] with a sad smile. You care about your parents, you really do, but... well, your family was never really that well off, what little you had was really worked for. You and your sibling(s) got what you wanted, but they had to work most of the time to get it. They tried their best to spend time with you but... well, most of what they talked about was their business. Still, they got you on a workout routine at least. +5 ranks of "Knowledge" skills, +3 ranks of "Destruction" skill +20 to bargaining
Survival
[][Background] with a tired smile. Your parents were loving to be sure, but also caught up most of the time. They worked for a big company with short deadlines, so most of their time was spent working in the lab. This kinda sucked until you buckled down and forced yourself to learn from them. They, naturally, were thrilled about you wanting to learn science from them to the point that they homeschooled you until last year. You've gotten really good at inventing ever since. You also learned some business know-how too, so that you never have to be a slave to a corporation like they do. +5 ranks of "Creation" Skills, +3 ranks of "Knowledge" skills. +20 to invention rolls that you previously failed.
Patience
[][Background] with a frown. You really didn't want to have to think about your family, not after all the time you took to get away from them. Every lie, mistake, and more is on them failing you. Still, it did make you into the person you are today, even if you are a 'failure'. At least they didn't leave you completely isolated, so you have some social graces. +5 ranks of "Destruction" skills, +3 rank of "Choice" skills. + 20 to defensive actions
Hurricane
Still, with that thought in mind, you write that there are not any significant diseases in your family tree as far as you know, which is true.
Oh brother, there it is: the dreaded financial parts of the form. God, this was going to take forever to fill out...
I wanted a simple and fun quest to A) to experience how to run a quest and follow through on shit and B) to playtest different quest systems to see what I like to use.
Yes, I named the skill trees based on the RWBY artifacts, because they fit well enough.
Choice skills are all about how to interact with others and how to read them.
Knowledge skills are all about managing things and conducting business deals.
Creation skills are all about inventing and perfecting items, weapons, dust, and more.
Destruction skills are personal combat skills.
There are special rules for Semblances and Relationships, but I am still ironing those out.
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