#date everything characters

Gaia

Beverly

Holly

Skips

Timothy

Barry

Eddie

Volt

Jerry

Hector

Maggie

Scandalabra

Sophia

Harper

Friar Errol

Most of this inspiration comes from imagining Eddy and Volt as speakeasy/small bar owners, and while Dorian does have canon bouncer energy, I think his personality better suits a police officer or the doorman/security for a hotel. The player I think, could fit well into the role of a courier or newspaper delivery person, since that kind of job has you going around speaking to people and could really employ anyone (I can't imagine there would be many requirements for such a job, but there would be quite a bit of physical activity involved).

Skylar would be a well known socialite who owns a flat at the hotel (or maybe it's a complex) Dorian works for, her job is just to make connections with and for people, and her assistant Phoenicia got her start in advertising before the two met at a gala for the opening of a new storefront.

Celia could be the mayor of the city, or she could be the CEO of the leading chain store in a certain block radius, essentially ruling over the streets with her investments and withdrawals. Florence, of course, is still her secretary, coming from a small town but saw a job listing for someone who had fast and neat penmanship, could use a typewriter, and was fine with long hours.

Tony could be a repairman, but maybe he's a construction worker (as I'm fairly certain is his game inspiration), and Wallace would either be a worker, too, or perhaps the foreman. A Scottish immigrant, first generation, while Tony comes from an immigrant family. Though they are contractors, Tony (if not Wallace by association) somehow knows everyone, and always "knows a guy (I would add gal/person here but I feel like Tony uses guy as a gender neutral term)" when you ask him about something.

Jerry would own a flea market, proudly taking any and all types of items, Cam started working there when he was kicked out of his family house. Penelope regrettably took on a job here to help manage inventory and organize the store, the secretary position she was eyeing for filled in before she applied. Hoove is a regular customer, maybe a bad habit to buy all kinds of odds and ends, but his deputy-ship for Maggie's inspection agency pays well enough, and his little city house was a little too empty when he moved in.

The local theater company sports a few different acts; Chairemi in a solo variety hour (she has vaudeville training), the acrobatic team Washford and Drysdale (who were independent circus contracted acrobats until they met and eloped), composer and performer Keyes (who became a famous pianist in Italy before she moved to the states), and Chance who records a live radio storybook, where the audience can participate. Johnny auditioned for a slot once, but the theater turned him way, which is why he frequently has a spot at Eddy and Volt's club. The Hanks do escape acts, and travel around the city. Rainey used to perform at the theater, but was involved in some kind of accident debilitating her vocal chords/hearing. She has been able to perform at the (Breaker) Box club with quite a bit of success despite the circumstances, and even draws significant crowds on the nights she performs.

Beau, Artt, Gaia, and Teddy are all professors at the local university (or they live here, but commute for work making their presence more seasonal). Beau is an anthropologist, having studied in a few different countries in South America . She still takes her top students down to one of her places of study where there is some crossover with archaeology. Artt is, of course, an art professor, though I think he would be a Modern Art instructor (the class is centered around discussing works of the current contemporaries, and where the art world stands between social and political life). Gaia would teach language, Dorian would have saved enough and taken an interest in her class since he has to deal with many different dialects in his day to day, and Gaia would be pushing the school for grants to travel abroad. Teddy would either be a counselor, or perhaps a psychology professor. He's been facing less popular attendance from students for speaking against the rise of post-war nationalism, and how different groups are still excluded from that national identity.

There are a few places to eat in town, Mitchell Linn's premier restaurant following a very well-received food critic career being the best. Freddy and Daisuke both work in the kitchen, both wishing to have their own businesses but need to start with enough savings. Koa runs a small kitchen at an inn, which is owned by Betty. The inn also hosts entertainment in the form of Ben-Hwa, Stepford, and Betty herself, doing cabaret-style performances in the drawing room and perhaps taking customers to their rooms for the night. Lux used to work here, but was spotted by a very wealthy, old money Bathsheba who saw potential in them as a proper escort and fashion icon. Abel is a small-town carpenter who ran into a young, knowledgeable Cabrizzio, and after a few years the two met up again and moved to the city primarily for more people to help (as opposed to financial gain). Dasha, an immigrant from Russia, decided to work for them and impressed them with her ability to work with lumber.

Mac is an engineer, and a calculator (I would go so far as to say potentially a savant). They primarily get their money through city grants, and with the newest technology available, is the one planning out the updates to the city's grid. They've met Phoenicia a few times at various city planning events, and the two are very cordial with one another. Mac is also well acquainted with Sofia (who is a regular customer at Betty's inn, and has even worked out temporary contracts for her own desires) and Monique who is an incredibly well-established accountant and financial advisor for many high class parties. (Suddenly I feel Mac and Monique would be a fantastic pairing). Timothy could do very well as a stage magician, however I feel he probably runs a high-end jewelry (mostly pocket watches and wristwatches) store, beside which is a high-end tailor where Clarence and Barry work. Amir could work with either or both, his charming personality, attention to detail, and good looks bring in many wealthier patrons. Across the street, a few blocks down (but within line of sight) is the Laundromat run by Winnifred. Harper works here, and maybe Dirk is Clarence's vagabond twin, a split personality, or maybe Clarence saw Harper around town and put on the disguise of Dirk since his clientele would think his courting Harper is too low-brow.

Tina is a self-made socialite, and instigates Drysdale's affair with Dirk. Kieth is a conman. I feel like he could do very well with spiritualism. Memoria is a psychic (who is actually legit, but no one really believes her) and maybe Kieth thought she was convincing enough to hire her/go into business with her. Parker runs a local set of game booths, like a carnival but with just the ball throw and ring toss games. Jacques is a fisherman, occasionally working at a lighthouse during winter months, and is convinced he's found pirate treasure (which he took to the university to get appraised, where Beau told him it was just junk). Beverly works at the Box club, but dreams of having her own bar (despite prohibition). Sinclair could either be an insurance salesman, or I would peg him as an editorial journalist. Conspiracy theories and mad ramblings that are only allowed for the newspaper because they bring so much patronage. Lyric is a librarian, but has tried to write his own books to little success.

Tidus is the head of the police; Luke her deputy after returning from the first world war. Bobby and Rebel are two homeless punks who do all kinds of mischief, and are the most wanted by the force. The two don't really work together, but often meet and chat at the Box club. Dunk is an on-the-rise athlete, Kristoff a Swedish Olympian who immigrated in hopes of finding a more diverse array of challengers. Shelley is also a well-known local athlete, and works part time for Abel and Cabrizzio. Holly works a number of jobs around town, including part-time work with you at Valdivian Express, a delivery company. Windolyn is your manager (who hates her job but loves her employees), Curt and Rod the store-front faces, and you, the top delivery person in town.

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Telly is breaking into the new movie scene with talking pictures, and does an impression act at the Box club every now and then. My first thought for Dante was either a coal miner or a train conductor, but I'm not sure if those work very well. Fantina probably works for the government, odd jobs like overseeing election day at voting locations, helping to log the census, etc. Hector is a repairman, he likes to go to Betty's inn (except its just for the food and decent pricing for a room) between jobs, and has met with Tony on multiple occasions for building inspections. Jean-Loo is actually a decent poet, but he spends his time walking the streets in protest and being politically active (so he doesn't have much of a solid career in the arts). Farya immigrated to the States to get practical training in nursing, and with the rise of many well-paying jobs in the medical industry. Along the way, she meets Arma (a volunteer firefighter), and the two become good friends over their shared morals and desire to act as first responders.

Daemon would be an escapee from a mental asylum, laying low and living on the streets. Nightmare could be someone who is rumored to practice shady business, not necessarily a kingpin or mob boss, but certainly someone who enjoys catching people unawares. Rongomaiwhenua is an activist, and runs a well-funded orphanage and soup kitchen. Scandelabra self-publishes a lengthy, weekly-updated pamphlet of everything he hears around town. Diana (queen) also works for the Valdivian Express, but she's the one who has to collect and process all the orders and invoices, make sure everything is tallied up, and often has to go out like you do to make deliveries. Windolyn, Curt, and Rod (though they treat both of you well) are very uninspired by working here, and tend to leave the dirty work to the two of you (and Holly, when she's around). Stella got caught up in working for Kieth as well, she suspects he's full of it but Memoria certainly seems to be the real deal. Course, ghosts aren't really her style, but the few businesses she's applied to have turned her down. Mateo works for the city pound, but does all he can to try and find homes for all the wayward animals (and occasionally will take them home or release them if there's no more space).