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Ferdinano "Ferd" Morano -- He has tinted skin, brown eyes, and dark brown hair buzzed short. His heritage is Hispanic. He speaks English and Spanish. He is 15 years old in 2015.
Ferd lives in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He grew up in foster care. For years, he and his foster brother Wil Kwak were kept in a basement bedroom except for school hours, as a way to "keep them out of trouble." Ferd didn't have a drum, so he amused himself banging on other things with drumsticks, and developed a knack for street music. He does okay with that, but he lacks the dexterity for the kind of elaborate graffiti that Wil makes. Eventually Ferd decides to write helpful messages on things instead.
Origin: Ferd and Wil took to huffing as a way of relieving the endless boredom. Ferd developed Phasing and escaped, taking Wil with him.
Uniform: He wears casual boy clothes, usually in shades of black, gray, and blue.
Qualities: Good (+2) Fast, Good (+2) Foster Brother of Wil Kwak, Good (+2) Street Music, Good (+2) Survivor
Poor (-2) Dexterity
Powers: Average (0) Phasing
Ferd can phase through solid objects. When partially phased, he is ghostlike; when fully phased, he is completely invisible. At present, his ability is limited; carrying a passenger or cargo, he can't go very far. Moving just himself, he can go farther. He want to practice to develop more range and carrying capacity.
Motivation: Freedom.
Wilbur "Wil" Kwak -- He has tawny skin, almond-shaped brown eyes, and wavy black hair cut short. He is short with wiry muscles. His heritage is Korean. He speaks English and Korean. He is 14 years old in 2015.
Wil lives in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He grew up in foster care. For years, he and his foster brother Ferd Morano were kept in a basement bedroom except for school hours, as a way to "keep them out of trouble." Instead it left Wil increasingly out of touch with the rest of the world. The two of them took to huffing as a way of relieving the endless boredom. Ferd developed Phasing and escaped, taking Wil with him. Typically Wil wears casual boy clothes, mostly black or gray with brighter accents of purple or green.
Qualities: Good (+2) Foster Brother of Ferd Morano, Good (+2) Graffiti Artist, Good (+2) Visual-Spatial Intelligence
Poor (-2) Out of Touch
Craig MacArt -- He has pinkish-fair skin, brown eyes, and auburn hair cut short. He is tall and thin. His heritage is Irish-American. He speaks English. He is 17 years old in 2015. Craig lives in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He grew up in an abusive family that left a lot of marks. He ran away at 14 and has been living on his own ever since. Currently Craig leads the Rag-Tags, a gang of teen runaways who share an abandoned house. He is a skilled graffiti artist with plenty of street smarts. He uses his hacking skills to get money and other resources to support the gang and keep their lair functional. Craig typically wears casual boy clothes in shades of gray and black, brightened with blues and greens.
Qualities: Good (+2) Dexterity, Good (+2) Graffiti Artist, Good (+2) Hacker, Good (+2) Leader of the Rag-Tags, Good (+2) Street Smarts
Poor (-2) Abuse Survivor
Dagen Dempsey -- He has toffee skin, brown eyes, and dark nappy hair that hangs in spring locks. He is tall and skinny. His mother's drug abuse left him with low energy. He is mixed-race with African, American, and a little Hispanic heritage. He speaks English. He is 16 in 2015. Dagen lives in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He drifted away from his family in his early teens. Sometimes he stays with the Rag-Tags, a gang of teen runaways who share an abandoned house. Sometimes he couch-surfs with friends, and traveling through different neighborhoods gives him opportunities to acquire things for the gang. Dagan makes friends easily because he's easygoing and doesn't put demands on other people. He prefers casual boy clothes in soft earth tones.
Qualities: Good (+2) Making Friends, Good (+2) Observant, Good (+2) Patient, Good (+2) Sneak Thief
Poor (-2) Low Energy
Dambi Im -- She has tawny skin, almond-shaped brown eyes, and long brown hair with lighter streaks. She has a round face. She is short and skinny with no curves yet. Her heritage is Korean; she speaks English and Korean. She is 13 years old in 2015.
Her family was homeless, and Dambi got separated from them in a raid. Now she belongs to the Rag-Tag Gang in Scranton, Pennsylvania; they share an abandoned duplex. There she excels at distracting people so her gangmates can steal from them. She also repairs and upcycles fabric for clothes, bedding, and so on. People often mispronounce her name as "Bambi," which upsets her.
Qualities: Good (+2) Distracting, Good (+2) Upcycling Fabric
Poor (-2) I'm NOT Bambi!
Javiera Pérez -- She has caramel skin, black eyes, and long wavy black hair. She wears glasses. She is tall and thin with shallow curves. Her heritage is Hispanic; she speaks English and Spanish. She is 16 years old in 2015.
Javiera stayed in America after her family got deported when she was 12. Although born in Scranton, Pennsylvania she doesn't have paperwork to prove it, so she hides. Currently she leads the girl half of the Rag-Tag Gang and they share an abandoned duplex with the boy half. Javiera upcycles furniture and other stuff. Craig is teaching her how to hack computers, and she's learning fast.
Qualities: Good (+2) Fast, Good (+2) Hiding, Good (+2) Leader, Good (+2) Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
Poor (-2) No Paperwork
Treasa Walsh -- She has pale skin, blue eyes, and long curly blonde hair. She is tall and thin with shallow curves. Her heritage is Irish-American; she speaks English. She is 15 years old in 2015.
Treasa is the older sister of Triona (14). They live in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Their father molested Treasa since she started puberty at 12. When he started molesting Triona when she was 13, the girls ran away. Now they belong to the Rag-Tag Gang. The girls share one half of an abandoned duplex, and the boys share the other half. Treasa becomes hostile and aggressive if anyone mistakes her or Triona for hookers. They are determined to support themselves in other ways. They are skilled thieves. They skateboard well, sometimes as part of stealing, mostly as a hobby.
Qualities: Good (+2) Protective, Good (+2) Skateboarding, Good (+2) Thief
Poor (-2) Sexual Abuse Survivor
Triona Walsh -- She has fair skin, green eyes, and long wavy blonde hair. She is thin with no curves yet. Her heritage is Irish-American; she speaks English. She is 14 years old in 2015.
Triona is the younger sister of Triona (15). They live in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Their father molested Treasa since she started puberty at 12. When he started molesting Triona when she was 13, the girls ran away. Triona feels like it is her fault that she and her sister became homeless. Now they belong to the Rag-Tag Gang. The girls share one half of an abandoned duplex, and the boys share the other half. Treasa and Triona are determined to avoid sex work. They are skilled thieves. They skateboard well, sometimes as part of stealing, mostly as a hobby.
Qualities: Good (+2) Skateboarding, Good (+2) Thief
Poor (-2) Misplaced Guilt
Carmoody Family
Matthew Dunmore -- He has fair skin, brown eyes, and light brown hair cut short. He is sturdy with broad shoulders and definite muscles. He is 24 years old in 2015. Matthew is the younger brother of Andrew. Matthew earned an Associate's Degree in Pennsylvania Studies from Lackawanna College. He is a skilled handyman who enjoys restoring and upcycling furniture. Currently Matthew and Andrew live together in Scranton, Pennsylvania. There they do odd jobs around the neighborhood, often using a cherry-red van to haul things or drive people to errands. Because Matthew suffers from migraines, he usually wears sunglasses. He favors men's work clothes in shades of gray, black, and blue so nothing can clash.
Qualities: Good (+2) Brother of Andrew Dunmore, Good (+2) Kinesthetic Intelligence, Good (+2) Odd Jobber, Good (+2) Pennsylvania Studies, Good (+2) Strength
Poor (-2) Migraines
In T-America, the PennState minor in Pennsylvania Studies is available through many community colleges as a way of preparing students to work in local business or government.
Lackawanna College in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Associate's Degree in Pennsylvania Studies (T-American)
PRESCRIBED COURSES
PRESCRIBED COURSES: REQUIRE A GRADE OF C OR BETTER
HIST 12 History of Pennsylvania 3
Culture and Politics (9 credits)
HIST 200 American Local History 3
INART 410: Early Pennsylvania Decorative Arts and Furniture 3 Credits
INART 415: Nineteenth Century Pennsylvania Architecture and Restoration 3 Credits
Cities and Nature (9 credits)
SOC 454 The City in Postindustrial Society 3
CIVCM 211N: Foundations: Civic and Community Engagement 3 CREDITS
EGEE 210: Technological Legacy of Pennsylvania Coal 3 Credits
Career Development (4-12 credits)
Students choose 2 courses in either Entrepreneurship, Management, or Workforce Education and Development. Then they choose 2 courses relating to specific career fields or job skills.
WFED 1: Education for Work: Trends and Issues 3 CREDITS
WFED 395D: Occupational Work Experience 1-8 CREDITS / MAXIMUM OF 24
AET 201: Handyman Skills 3 Credits (T-American)
WFED 201: Odd Jobs as a Career 3 Credits (T-American)
Practical Requirement:
At least one course must be an internship, independent study, or other project directly related to employment potential. It can fall under any of the above categories or stand alone.
WFED 495: Internship 1-6 CREDITS/MAXIMUM OF 6
Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practicums, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
Andrew Dunmore -- He has fair skin, brown eyes, and dark brown hair cut short. He is thin with wiry muscles, fast on his feet. He is 26 years old in 2015. Andrew is the older brother of Matthew. Andrew earned an Associate's Degree in Pennsylvania Studies from Lackawanna College. He enjoys local politics and networking. He also likes local art and literature. Currently Andrew and Matthew live together in Scranton, Pennsylvania. There they do odd jobs around the neighborhood, often using a cherry-red van to haul things or drive people to errands. Andrew typically dresses casual to smart casual. He likes black, gray, and blue often brightened with purple or red.
Qualities: Good (+2) Brother of Matthew Dunmore, Good (+2) Fast, Good (+2) Interpersonal Intelligence, Good (+2) Odd Jobber, Good (+2) Pennsylvania Studies
Poor (-2) Vulnerable to Cold
In T-America, the PennState minor in Pennsylvania Studies is available through many community colleges as a way of preparing students to work in local business or government.
Lackawanna College in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Associate's Degree in Pennsylvania Studies (T-American)
PRESCRIBED COURSES
PRESCRIBED COURSES: REQUIRE A GRADE OF C OR BETTER
HIST 12 History of Pennsylvania 3
Culture and Politics (9 credits)
PLSC 125 Pennsylvania Government and Politics 3
PLSC 426 Political Parties and Interest Groups 3
ART 297 Special Topics: Pennsylvania en Plein Air (T-American) 1-9
Cities and Nature (9 credits)
SOC 454
The City in Postindustrial Society
AMST 150N: Western Pennsylvania Art, Literature, and Culture 3 Credits
CIVCM 211N: Foundations: Civic and Community Engagement 3 CREDITS
Career Development (4-12 credits)
Students choose 2 courses in either Entrepreneurship, Management, or Workforce Education and Development. Then they choose 2 courses relating to specific career fields or job skills.
ENTR 300: Principles of Entrepreneurship 3 CREDITS
ENTR 320: Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation 3 CREDITS
ERM 402: Foundations of Sustainable Business (3 Credits)
WFED 201: Odd Jobs as a Career 3 Credits (T-American)
Practical Requirement:
At least one course must be an internship, independent study, or other project directly related to employment potential. It can fall under any of the above categories or stand alone.
ENTR 496: Independent Studies 1-18 CREDITS/MAXIMUM OF 18
The van has a side lift just behind the front seats. The floor of the van has inset rails for attaching seats in different configurations, so it can haul people or cargo. It has two 3-seat sets, two 2-seat sets, and two single seats along with several bins and racks of various sizes that can be installed as needed. The van can hold a total of 8 people (6 in back and 2 in front) or 4 wheelchairs in back and 2 people in front.
Ferdinano "Ferd" Morano -- He has tinted skin, brown eyes, and dark brown hair buzzed short. His heritage is Hispanic. He speaks English and Spanish. He is 15 years old in 2015.
Ferd lives in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He grew up in foster care. For years, he and his foster brother Wil Kwak were kept in a basement bedroom except for school hours, as a way to "keep them out of trouble." Ferd didn't have a drum, so he amused himself banging on other things with drumsticks, and developed a knack for street music. He does okay with that, but he lacks the dexterity for the kind of elaborate graffiti that Wil makes. Eventually Ferd decides to write helpful messages on things instead.
Origin: Ferd and Wil took to huffing as a way of relieving the endless boredom. Ferd developed Phasing and escaped, taking Wil with him.
Uniform: He wears casual boy clothes, usually in shades of black, gray, and blue.
Qualities: Good (+2) Fast, Good (+2) Foster Brother of Wil Kwak, Good (+2) Street Music, Good (+2) Survivor
Poor (-2) Dexterity
Powers: Average (0) Phasing
Ferd can phase through solid objects. When partially phased, he is ghostlike; when fully phased, he is completely invisible. At present, his ability is limited; carrying a passenger or cargo, he can't go very far. Moving just himself, he can go farther. He want to practice to develop more range and carrying capacity.
Motivation: Freedom.
Wilbur "Wil" Kwak -- He has tawny skin, almond-shaped brown eyes, and wavy black hair cut short. He is short with wiry muscles. His heritage is Korean. He speaks English and Korean. He is 14 years old in 2015.
Wil lives in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He grew up in foster care. For years, he and his foster brother Ferd Morano were kept in a basement bedroom except for school hours, as a way to "keep them out of trouble." Instead it left Wil increasingly out of touch with the rest of the world. The two of them took to huffing as a way of relieving the endless boredom. Ferd developed Phasing and escaped, taking Wil with him. Typically Wil wears casual boy clothes, mostly black or gray with brighter accents of purple or green.
Qualities: Good (+2) Foster Brother of Ferd Morano, Good (+2) Graffiti Artist, Good (+2) Visual-Spatial Intelligence
Poor (-2) Out of Touch
Craig MacArt -- He has pinkish-fair skin, brown eyes, and auburn hair cut short. He is tall and thin. His heritage is Irish-American. He speaks English. He is 17 years old in 2015. Craig lives in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He grew up in an abusive family that left a lot of marks. He ran away at 14 and has been living on his own ever since. Currently Craig leads the Rag-Tags, a gang of teen runaways who share an abandoned house. He is a skilled graffiti artist with plenty of street smarts. He uses his hacking skills to get money and other resources to support the gang and keep their lair functional. Craig typically wears casual boy clothes in shades of gray and black, brightened with blues and greens.
Qualities: Good (+2) Dexterity, Good (+2) Graffiti Artist, Good (+2) Hacker, Good (+2) Leader of the Rag-Tags, Good (+2) Street Smarts
Poor (-2) Abuse Survivor
Dagen Dempsey -- He has toffee skin, brown eyes, and dark nappy hair that hangs in spring locks. He is tall and skinny. His mother's drug abuse left him with low energy. He is mixed-race with African, American, and a little Hispanic heritage. He speaks English. He is 16 in 2015. Dagen lives in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He drifted away from his family in his early teens. Sometimes he stays with the Rag-Tags, a gang of teen runaways who share an abandoned house. Sometimes he couch-surfs with friends, and traveling through different neighborhoods gives him opportunities to acquire things for the gang. Dagan makes friends easily because he's easygoing and doesn't put demands on other people. He prefers casual boy clothes in soft earth tones.
Qualities: Good (+2) Making Friends, Good (+2) Observant, Good (+2) Patient, Good (+2) Sneak Thief
Poor (-2) Low Energy
Dambi Im -- She has tawny skin, almond-shaped brown eyes, and long brown hair with lighter streaks. She has a round face. She is short and skinny with no curves yet. Her heritage is Korean; she speaks English and Korean. She is 13 years old in 2015.
Her family was homeless, and Dambi got separated from them in a raid. Now she belongs to the Rag-Tag Gang in Scranton, Pennsylvania; they share an abandoned duplex. There she excels at distracting people so her gangmates can steal from them. She also repairs and upcycles fabric for clothes, bedding, and so on. People often mispronounce her name as "Bambi," which upsets her.
Qualities: Good (+2) Distracting, Good (+2) Upcycling Fabric
Poor (-2) I'm NOT Bambi!
Javiera Pérez -- She has caramel skin, black eyes, and long wavy black hair. She wears glasses. She is tall and thin with shallow curves. Her heritage is Hispanic; she speaks English and Spanish. She is 16 years old in 2015.
Javiera stayed in America after her family got deported when she was 12. Although born in Scranton, Pennsylvania she doesn't have paperwork to prove it, so she hides. Currently she leads the girl half of the Rag-Tag Gang and they share an abandoned duplex with the boy half. Javiera upcycles furniture and other stuff. Craig is teaching her how to hack computers, and she's learning fast.
Qualities: Good (+2) Fast, Good (+2) Hiding, Good (+2) Leader, Good (+2) Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
Poor (-2) No Paperwork
Treasa Walsh -- She has pale skin, blue eyes, and long curly blonde hair. She is tall and thin with shallow curves. Her heritage is Irish-American; she speaks English. She is 15 years old in 2015.
Treasa is the older sister of Triona (14). They live in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Their father molested Treasa since she started puberty at 12. When he started molesting Triona when she was 13, the girls ran away. Now they belong to the Rag-Tag Gang. The girls share one half of an abandoned duplex, and the boys share the other half. Treasa becomes hostile and aggressive if anyone mistakes her or Triona for hookers. They are determined to support themselves in other ways. They are skilled thieves. They skateboard well, sometimes as part of stealing, mostly as a hobby.
Qualities: Good (+2) Protective, Good (+2) Skateboarding, Good (+2) Thief
Poor (-2) Sexual Abuse Survivor
Triona Walsh -- She has fair skin, green eyes, and long wavy blonde hair. She is thin with no curves yet. Her heritage is Irish-American; she speaks English. She is 14 years old in 2015.
Triona is the younger sister of Triona (15). They live in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Their father molested Treasa since she started puberty at 12. When he started molesting Triona when she was 13, the girls ran away. Triona feels like it is her fault that she and her sister became homeless. Now they belong to the Rag-Tag Gang. The girls share one half of an abandoned duplex, and the boys share the other half. Treasa and Triona are determined to avoid sex work. They are skilled thieves. They skateboard well, sometimes as part of stealing, mostly as a hobby.
Qualities: Good (+2) Skateboarding, Good (+2) Thief
Poor (-2) Misplaced Guilt
Carmoody Family
Matthew Dunmore -- He has fair skin, brown eyes, and light brown hair cut short. He is sturdy with broad shoulders and definite muscles. He is 24 years old in 2015. Matthew is the younger brother of Andrew. Matthew earned an Associate's Degree in Pennsylvania Studies from Lackawanna College. He is a skilled handyman who enjoys restoring and upcycling furniture. Currently Matthew and Andrew live together in Scranton, Pennsylvania. There they do odd jobs around the neighborhood, often using a cherry-red van to haul things or drive people to errands. Because Matthew suffers from migraines, he usually wears sunglasses. He favors men's work clothes in shades of gray, black, and blue so nothing can clash.
Qualities: Good (+2) Brother of Andrew Dunmore, Good (+2) Kinesthetic Intelligence, Good (+2) Odd Jobber, Good (+2) Pennsylvania Studies, Good (+2) Strength
Poor (-2) Migraines
In T-America, the PennState minor in Pennsylvania Studies is available through many community colleges as a way of preparing students to work in local business or government.
Lackawanna College in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Associate's Degree in Pennsylvania Studies (T-American)
PRESCRIBED COURSES
PRESCRIBED COURSES: REQUIRE A GRADE OF C OR BETTER
HIST 12 History of Pennsylvania 3
Culture and Politics (9 credits)
HIST 200 American Local History 3
INART 410: Early Pennsylvania Decorative Arts and Furniture 3 Credits
INART 415: Nineteenth Century Pennsylvania Architecture and Restoration 3 Credits
Cities and Nature (9 credits)
SOC 454 The City in Postindustrial Society 3
CIVCM 211N: Foundations: Civic and Community Engagement 3 CREDITS
EGEE 210: Technological Legacy of Pennsylvania Coal 3 Credits
Career Development (4-12 credits)
Students choose 2 courses in either Entrepreneurship, Management, or Workforce Education and Development. Then they choose 2 courses relating to specific career fields or job skills.
WFED 1: Education for Work: Trends and Issues 3 CREDITS
WFED 395D: Occupational Work Experience 1-8 CREDITS / MAXIMUM OF 24
AET 201: Handyman Skills 3 Credits (T-American)
WFED 201: Odd Jobs as a Career 3 Credits (T-American)
Practical Requirement:
At least one course must be an internship, independent study, or other project directly related to employment potential. It can fall under any of the above categories or stand alone.
WFED 495: Internship 1-6 CREDITS/MAXIMUM OF 6
Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practicums, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
Andrew Dunmore -- He has fair skin, brown eyes, and dark brown hair cut short. He is thin with wiry muscles, fast on his feet. He is 26 years old in 2015. Andrew is the older brother of Matthew. Andrew earned an Associate's Degree in Pennsylvania Studies from Lackawanna College. He enjoys local politics and networking. He also likes local art and literature. Currently Andrew and Matthew live together in Scranton, Pennsylvania. There they do odd jobs around the neighborhood, often using a cherry-red van to haul things or drive people to errands. Andrew typically dresses casual to smart casual. He likes black, gray, and blue often brightened with purple or red.
Qualities: Good (+2) Brother of Matthew Dunmore, Good (+2) Fast, Good (+2) Interpersonal Intelligence, Good (+2) Odd Jobber, Good (+2) Pennsylvania Studies
Poor (-2) Vulnerable to Cold
In T-America, the PennState minor in Pennsylvania Studies is available through many community colleges as a way of preparing students to work in local business or government.
Lackawanna College in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Associate's Degree in Pennsylvania Studies (T-American)
PRESCRIBED COURSES
PRESCRIBED COURSES: REQUIRE A GRADE OF C OR BETTER
HIST 12 History of Pennsylvania 3
Culture and Politics (9 credits)
PLSC 125 Pennsylvania Government and Politics 3
PLSC 426 Political Parties and Interest Groups 3
ART 297 Special Topics: Pennsylvania en Plein Air (T-American) 1-9
Cities and Nature (9 credits)
SOC 454
The City in Postindustrial Society
AMST 150N: Western Pennsylvania Art, Literature, and Culture 3 Credits
CIVCM 211N: Foundations: Civic and Community Engagement 3 CREDITS
Career Development (4-12 credits)
Students choose 2 courses in either Entrepreneurship, Management, or Workforce Education and Development. Then they choose 2 courses relating to specific career fields or job skills.
ENTR 300: Principles of Entrepreneurship 3 CREDITS
ENTR 320: Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation 3 CREDITS
ERM 402: Foundations of Sustainable Business (3 Credits)
WFED 201: Odd Jobs as a Career 3 Credits (T-American)
Practical Requirement:
At least one course must be an internship, independent study, or other project directly related to employment potential. It can fall under any of the above categories or stand alone.
ENTR 496: Independent Studies 1-18 CREDITS/MAXIMUM OF 18
The van has a side lift just behind the front seats. The floor of the van has inset rails for attaching seats in different configurations, so it can haul people or cargo. It has two 3-seat sets, two 2-seat sets, and two single seats along with several bins and racks of various sizes that can be installed as needed. The van can hold a total of 8 people (6 in back and 2 in front) or 4 wheelchairs in back and 2 people in front.
