This is the Odd Job Board for Scalvoris. Please note the following OOC rules.
Each Odd Job has a location within Scalvoris ~ please take that into account in your posting.
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Job Number & Name: #1 Rare Books Appraisal Location: Scalvoris Town Library Details: Rose, head librarian in Scalvoris Public Library has a number of books which need cataloguing and appraising for worth. Previous experience in library work, appraisal or logistics would be welcome, but frankly, anyone can apply. Skills Required: None OOC Requirements/ Notes: None Hazard Level: Low Timeframe: Ongoing Pay/ Reward: 20gn Additional Info:None.
Job Number & Name: #2 Experimental Test Subject Location: Scalvoris Town Peytr's Pots & Potions Details: I am seeking to create a serum which stimulates hair growth in balding men and women. If you are able to help by being a test subject, come to my shop. Skills Required: None OOC Requirements/ Notes: None Hazard Level: Low - this is meant to be the opportunity to do a funny thread. Timeframe: Ongoing Pay/ Reward: 10gn Additional Info: An opportunity to be quirky, please enjoy.
Job Number & Name: #3 Courier Location: Almund: The Kennel Details: A client needs a package delivered from point A to point B. Discretion necessary. Skills Required: None OOC Requirements/ Notes: None Hazard Level: Medium -> High Timeframe: Ongoing Pay/ Reward: 50gn Additional Info: None.
Job Number & Name: #4 Whaling / Fishing Help Needed Location: Havardr Details: Extra hands needed for whaling and fishing. Help of all kind needed! Skills Required: None OOC Requirements/ Notes: Possibility to learn the fishing skill / seafaring / fieldcraft etc. Hazard Level: Low Timeframe: Ongoing Pay/ Reward: 100gn Additional Info:To get the 100gn, you need to dedicate one trial to fishing / whaling.
Job Number & Name: #5 Ranger Messages Location: Darybton Details: A decrease in the number of rangers in Darbyton means that we need people willing to courier messages between our village and other areas of the island. Skills Required: None OOC Requirements/ Notes: None Hazard Level: Medium -> High Timeframe: Ongoing Pay/ Reward: 50gn per message. Additional Info: None
Job Number & Name: #6 Catalogue of Flora Location: Throughout the island Details: The Intelligentsia are looking for individuals willing to catalogue the flora of Scalvoris. Information is paid for on a case by case basis. One sample of the fauna is required, although you can take more if you wish. Skills Required: None OOC Requirements/ Notes: None Hazard Level: Low - Medium Timeframe: Ongoing Pay/ Reward: 20gn per flora type Additional Info: Either use existing flora or why not create a few in the Development Thread?
Job Number & Name: #7 Tutor Required Location: Scalvoris Town Details: The Toma family are seeking a tutor for their 17 year old son, Jivan. The parents describe it thus: "Jivan is an energetic and enthusiastic young man who is exceedingly bright but has not, as yet, had his brilliance recognised by the University." A small amount of questioning will reveal that Jivan has had at least six tutors thus far. Skills Required: Teaching (although there is always the possibility for bluffing it, the parents are desperate) OOC Requirements/ Notes: OOC Note: Jivan is a brat of the highest order and refuses to do any study / work. Thus far, the university has refused him because he is not educated to an appropriate level. His parents are very wealthy and pay well. Hazard Level: Low Timeframe: Ongoing Pay/ Reward: 50gn Additional Info: Should be a struggle - and if you succeed (which you don't need to, you'll get paid either way) let me know as there'll be the possibility of extra rewards.
Job Number & Name: #8 Bodyguarding Location: Throughout the island Details: The Order of the Adunih is branching out across the island. Whilst our cloaks are protection in the towns and villages, we require bodyguards to protect our members whilst travelling between areas of the island and in some of the more unfriendly populated areas. Skills Required: Combat skills OOC Requirements/ Notes: None Hazard Level: Medium - High Timeframe: Ongoing Pay/ Reward: 50gn x mission. Additional Info: Feel free to have fun with this - multiple missions are fine.
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PC Name: Krest Requested Job: #4 Related Skills & Levels: Swimming 25, Harpoon Launcher 10, Fieldcraft 10, Navigation 7 Solo or Collaborative?: Solo Any other info?: Krest will be remaining in his tailed form for this job.
PC Name: Amaris Nyme Requested Job: #7 Related Skills & Levels: Teaching ( novice ) Solo or Collaborative? If Collab all PC names.: Solo~ Any other info?: Nope!
PC Name: Genuvah Requested Job: Bodyguarding Related Skills & Levels: Blades and various other combat abilities. Solo or Collaborative? If Collab all PC names.: Solo Any other info?:Lemon juice can be a powerful antibacterial agent.
PC Name: Rynata Requested Job: #4 Fishing Help Needed Related Skills & Levels: Seafaring 25 Navigation 13 Fishing 3 Solo or Collaborative? If Collab all PC names.: Solo Any other info?: Nope
PC Name: Devin Requested Job: #2 Experimental Test Subject Related Skills & Levels: I don't think you need any skills in order to be a test subject. Solo or Collaborative? If Collab all PC names.: solo Any other info?: This sounds like something Devin would enjoy doing.
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Appearance
Due to an encounter with a magical tree Devin has bright violet eyes.
Devin has fancy black claw-like nails. The Grafter Rakvald made them from the spines that grow on the dubaebo's back and attached them to Devin's hands.
Items
Devin owns a Ring of Reversal. He's always wearing it, unless stated otherwise.
