I love the idea of this series, @gallerysims4! I like hunting for CC.
Name: Hana Zepeda
Traits: Active, Worldly, Dog Lover
Aspiration: Explorer of the Jungle
Theme: Stone Age
CC: Yes
Hana has never felt her place in her tribe was secured. She wants to get out into the world and see what's beyond the jungle that surrounds them. Life as a childbearer wasn't meant for her. She's one with the animals surrounding her and feels like her place in the world was meant to be bigger.
Challenge Week 12:
History 2(Egyptian, Early Civilizations)!
And here is the second challenge in our little series based off of the Sims 4 History Challenge. I am trying to make these challenges as flexible as possible so it is also doable by our non-cc users. I hope that you enjoy this next challenge (and also tell me what you think of the series and if we should do more in this format).
You have until the 4th of September to complete this challenge!!
Ok so I looked at the wrong challenge idea (the one from last week!) I'm sorry, its been a long and weird week. So here goes
Meet Thud the Caveman
Theme:Stone Age
Name: Thud Caveman
Traits: Genius, loves the outdoors, hot-headed
Aspiration: Outdoor Enthusiast
Gallery Name: sarabeth6701d
CC? Nope!
Gallery link: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C4EB9727EF0D11EA8132241F99A61CB3
Thud loves fish.
Thud loves frogs
Thud loves to eat frogs and fish
Thud loves fire
If you like Thud's hut and stone henge, its on the gallery too!
Traits: hot-headed, ambitious, self-assured
Aspiration: Fabulously wealthy
Marcus has served in the Roman army as a centurian for many years. He's well known for his fierce temper and fighting prowess. He's feared and respected by all under his command. But Marcus knows who's the real boss in his life. His wife Octavia
Octavia Ocella
Traits: ambitious, family-oriented, self-assured
Aspiration: Successful lineage
Octavia's parents betrothed her to Marcus and she was married off at a young age. Back in the early Roman era, marriages were made for political and financial reasons and alliances. Fortunately for both, it proved to be a love match. Octavia runs a tight ship at home and Marcus knows to never cross the line Octavia would like to start a family soon.
Looks like they got a head start on that
Marcus works in the military career and Octavia works as a charity organizer.
@sarabeth2984 I'm impressed with your ability to create sims fitting the challenges without CC. They look so good!
@gallerysims4 I don't know when I would have time to do this challenge, probably somewhere next week so it's up to you really. I don't mind if you move on!
@Duvelina No problem! I have decided to move the end of this challenge to the 10th of September. Thanks so much to @sarabeth2984 , you make such amazing Sims without CC, truly amazing. It seems to have been quite a busy week for many of us (me included)!
Name: Rashida Salah
Traits: Woohoo Lover, Neat, Self-Assured
Aspiration: Mansion Baron
CC used? Yes.
Rashida wants to seduce her way to wealth. She knows she's gorgeous and she's not afraid to use it to her advantage.
Woohoo lovers a trait?? Does it come with a certain pack?
Challenge Week 13:
History 3 (Medieval Times)!
We are now onto the third challenge in our history series! For this challenge, you will be creating Sims that are based in the medieval era. If you are unsure of this time period, it was around the time of the Black Death in the 15th century. I hope all of you enjoy this challenge and thanks to everyone you participated in the challenge previous to this!!
You have until the 17th of September to complete this challenge!!
Name: Eileen Lentz
Age: YA
Traits: Glutton, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Insider
Aspiration: Bodybuilder
CC used? Yes.
Eileen is a tough girl. At least, she wants to be. It's too bad for her she can't stop eating. Those cakes just look too good! The court chef had to chase her out of the kitchen more than once already and she's only been at the castle for a week. Eileen comes from a noble family background but she's here to prove herself as a soldier. Well, when she becomes one... After she makes it through training.
Thanks, @Duvelina for your participation! I absolutely adore your Sim (her freckles are so cute)! I also like the story behind her and who she aspires to be.
Challenge Week 14:
History 4 (Wild West)!
Here is the next challenge in our Historical CAS Challenge. In this challenge let your imagination run free! Will you create a vicious cowboy or maybe even waitress in a saloon... who knows! I would love to see what you come up with. Unfortunately, I will be away for two weeks without access to the internet so you will get 2 weeks to complete this challenge, enjoy!
You have until the 2nd of October to complete this challenge!!
Name: Annabel Forrester
Age: Teen
Traits: Arrogant, Loner
Aspiration: Mansion Baron
CC used? Yes.
Annabel is an arrogant, independent girl. She thrives when she's doing something on her own but those are also the moments her wildest dreams start developing. Annabel hopes to one day own her own property and be incredibly wealthy. Completely scandalous and unimaginable, Annabel's papa would never agree. Her brother is first in line, so Annabel wouldn't ever be uncomfortable but she also wouldn't be rich. Until the time comes where she has figured out what to do to build her own wealth, she behaves like the spoiled little rich girl that she is.
@duvelina I really like Rashida! She’s beautiful! I especially love her hair and accessories. The gown is perfect!
And Eileen is precious! I know the cake struggle lol. I wish her luck during her training!
I love Annabel’s name. Her dress is cute and I love what you did with her hair! I hope her dad will let her buy her own place soon. But knowing her personality, she’ll do well
So here’s what who I made and their bios:
First the Cowboys:
Esteban”Boss” Trujillo
Traits: Family oriented, ambitious, self-assured
Aspiration: Big Happy Family/Successful Lineage
Career: Gardening (closest to ranching we have) mid-level
Swagger walk style and Adult
Bio under spoiler
Esteban is better known as “Boss” by his employees and friends. He’s had a tough life, even though he’s only in his 40s. Esteban’s family has held a large and stately ranch for nearly 100 years just outside of the dusty town of Strangerville. He has expanded on his homestead and built up his herds of cattleplants. Esteban grew up working as a cowboy. He and his fellow cowhands would drive thousands of cattleplants in massive herds for 100s of miles on the trails to deliver them to the depots up north for sale. He’s seen a lot and had plenty of adventures along the way! But now Esteban wants to settle down and start a family.
His hobbies include hanging out with his friends around the campfire, gardening, and playing the guitar. He has some life skills and maxed in guitar. Helping him during all his adventures is his loyal ranch hand “Slinky.”
Sven “Slinky” Sigurdson
Traits: Goofball, clumsy, bro
Aspiration: Friend of the World
Career: Manual labor-landscape artist (equivalent to ranchhand)
Goofy walk style, and a young adult
“Slinky” as he is known by his friends, immigrated to Strangerville from cold and snowy Windenberg with his parents when he was a toddler. When he was 12, his parents suddenly contracted rabid rodent fever and did not survive. Esteban took the boy under his wing and taught him everything he knows about running a ranch. He considers him as a son, and Sven thinks of Esteban as a father. Esteban hopes Sven has the makings of becoming a successful ranchhand. But sometimes he has his doubts, Sven is a bit of a klutz and is constantly breaking things.
He also likes to hang out with the guys a lot and joke around. Sven hopes he can become a Ranch Manager soon too but he gets distracted by his love of music a bit too much. Slinky’s favorite pastime is playing the grand piano at the local saloon for the lovely Miss Susie during her song and dance routines.
But maybe it's more Miss Susie he likes to spend time with!
Bass “Marshal” Travis
Traits: Self-assured, genius, good
Aspiration: Renaissance Sim
Career: Detective (mid level)
Tough walk style and adult
I based him directly on Bass Reeves, the first African-American Deputy Marshal. I so wish more people knew about him. The original Bass Reeves grew up as a slave on a farm in Arkansas. When he was a young man, he was forced to join the Civil War by his enslaver. He developed a reputation and was well respected for his ability to lead, fight, and strategic planning. He gained his freedom. After the Civil War, he spent time living with the Cherokee, Seminole, Cree Tribes and learned their languages. He worked as a guide for a time. He was soon recruited into law enforcement by Judge Isaac Parker. He was appointed Deputy Marshal he singlehandedly brought an estimated 3000 felons to justice, he killed 14 dangerous outlaws in self-defense, (he was purportedly a pacifist and preferred to capture his criminals alive and well) and never once received a gunshot wound over a 32 year career. He married twice and had 11 kids. He worked in law enforcement until the age of 68. He retired and passed away at the age of 71. My little paragraph about him here does nothing to touch on the real life and adventures of Bass Reeves. Google him!
Anyway, I named my sim version Bass “Marshal” Travis. “Marshal” is respected and feared around town, as he is the town Sheriff.
He keeps an eye on the goings on around the little dusty town of Strangerville. Its a peaceable place for the most part but lately “Greasy Jim” Reynolds, the local card shark has been causing trouble. Bass here was in hot pursuit of Greasy Jim
The horse is a bike mod. Its animation is janky but it makes for amazing screenshots!!
Bass’ hobbies include playing the guitar and star-gazing. He has some life skills
“Greasy Jim” Reynalds
Traits: Evil, jealous, kleptomaniac
Aspiration: Public enemy
Career: Criminal- mid-level
Tough walk style and young adult
Greasy Jim as he is known around town, is the local thug and trouble maker.
He’s an evil guy at heart who loves to cheat at cards, pick pocket, and steal. He wants to form a notorious crime syndicate but finds all his efforts thwarted by Sheriff Travis.
The only person he has never won a card game against was the indomitable Ms. Kate Calvert.
His hobbies include watching Miss Susie Devereaux sing, getting jealous of Slinky Sigurdson, cheating at cards, and twirling his mustache evilly.
Pruitt Penderghast
Sorry I caught him mid blink
Traits: squeamish, perfectionist, and cheerful
Aspiration: Renaissance sim
Career: Retail
Bouncy walk style and young adult
Ever perky Pruitt Pendherghast runs the local dry goods store, post office, telegram office, train station, and bank. Fortunately for Pruitt they are all contained in the same building! Pruitt’s parents moved here during the frontier days of Strangerville. He knew farm and ranch life was not for him and jumped on the opportunity when the store job opening came open
Pruitt’s hobbies include crunching numbers and playing chess. He's known for being a bit of a dandy
Fr. Mathias Brown
Traits: Good, family-oriented, cheerful
Aspiration: Friend of the World
Career: doctor: mid level
Bouncy walk style and adult
Local preacher Mathias Brown has been pastor to the town of Strangerville for years, as well as undertaker and doctor.
He’s a bit of a gossip and nosy but everyone loves him. He is the first to arrive when someone is sick with medicine and a batch of chili. His hobbies include cooking, reading, and making friends.
Now for the ladies!
Mrs. Kate Calvert:
Traits: Ambitious, family oriented, cheerful
Aspiration: Big happy family
Career: Mixology-mid level
Normal walk style and young adult
The young widow Mrs. Kate Calvert runs the local boarding house and saloon, 8 Bells Bar in downtown Strangerville. Kate is originally from Willow Creek and ran a boarding house, saloon, and laundry business there. But after her husband, John, passed away in an accident at work, she was in need of a fresh start. They loved running their business together and it was too painful to stay. She and her young son William moved to Strangerville.
She bought an old boarding house for ladies and saloon. After she fixed it up, it has since become the most popular place in town! Ms. Kate wants to run a reputable place. No seedy business goings on here, not like the Bordello down the street. She and her son live upstairs along with the rest of her tenants. Kate’s hobbies include spending time with her son, her best friend Agatha, reading, and running her bar. Kate has some interesting tenants, including her best friend Agatha Cunningham Susie Devereaux, and Primrose Spencer
Local rancher Esteban Trujillo has been making a few romantic gestures her way. Maybe he plans on courting her? He often comes into town to visit her saloon and exchange a few friendly words with her.
I like Kate and her son! I based them directly on my great-great-great grandmother, also named Kate. The real life Kate owned and ran a boarding house and laundry services business but she was originally from New Orleans. She was widowed and moved to Fort Worth with her son for a fresh start. She raised her son and put him through college. Kate was a cool person! According to my elderly relatives she was spunky, vivacious, and had a wicked sense of humor. She loved to dress in colorful clothes, played a mean game of poker, and lived to her late 90s.
William “Billy” Calvert
Traits: genius
Aspiration: Whiz kid
Billy is your typical loveable scamp. I went with the messenger boy-look for him. He’s your typical 8 year old boy. Playing, making friends, and getting into trouble
Miss Susie “Dove” Devereaux
Traits: Romantic, outgoing, cheerful
Aspiration: Musical genius
Career: Musician
Feminine walk style and young adult.
Miss Susie “Dove” Devereaux was originally from San Myshuno. She moved to Strangerville when her parents passed away. She wanted a fresh start. The only place she was able to find work was the bordello up the street. Miss Susie was dazzled by her lifestyle at first but quickly wearied of it. She soon had a less than proper reputation around town and dreamed of something better. She always wanted to become an entertainer. Fortunately, she met her current employer, Ms. Kate Calvert. Ms. Kate runs a reputable business and is always concerned for the well being and safety of her boarders and employees. Susie rents a suite of comfortable rooms upstairs and works as a waitress and entertainer at the saloon in the evenings.
Susie is a character, she’s a tad self-absorbed and flirty, but she has a heart of gold. She loves her friends and coworkers. She’s known for her bleach blond hair, flashy dresses and bubbly personality. She especially loves to sing when her beaux “Slinky” comes in to play the piano. See Slinky's photo above
Miss Agatha Cunningham
Traits: Self-assured, creative, loves the outdoors
Aspiration: Best selling author
Career- Journalist
Bouncy (or perky I can’t remember) and young adult
Nosy Miss Agatha is originally from conservative Brindleton Bay. She entered the feminist movement and wanted to break with tradition and become a woman with a career! She moved to Strangerville when she got a job at the local newspaper. She also likes to write articles on the wild west goings on and sells them back east to big papers in San Myshuno. Miss Agatha rents rooms from Ms. Kate. She and Kate soon became best friends.
Miss Agatha is very nosy and she is always first to find out the latest gossip around town.
Miss Agatha bursts through the door to tell the nearest person about the latest gossip (actually a thunderstorm lol)
She loves the outdoors and can often be seen taking her exercise on the trails and byways around town. Miss Agatha’s hobbies include riding her bike, hanging out with Kate, writing, and gossiping with friends.
Fussy Miss Primrose Spencer is the town School marm. She is a self-proclaimed spinster and loves her job. She rents a set of rooms from Miss Kate and walks everyday to the local schoolhouse/library. She’s originally from Newcrest and has lived in Strangerville for years.
Her hobbies include reading the latest novels, knitting, and spending time with Fr. Mathias Brown. They meet for coffee or tea every afternoon after her classes.
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Traits: Hot headed, loves outdoors, family oriented
Aspiration: Successful lineage
Theme: The Stone Age
CC used? No
Meet Kraag of the Ug tribe. He hunt mammoth, he lead tribe, he want many offspring so tribe can survive.
Read Sim 66 here:https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/978195/sim-66/p1
https://kelloggjkellogg.blogspot.com/2020/10/sim-66-prologue.html
Name: Hana Zepeda
Traits: Active, Worldly, Dog Lover
Aspiration: Explorer of the Jungle
Theme: Stone Age
CC: Yes
Hana has never felt her place in her tribe was secured. She wants to get out into the world and see what's beyond the jungle that surrounds them. Life as a childbearer wasn't meant for her. She's one with the animals surrounding her and feels like her place in the world was meant to be bigger.
Too Good at Goodbyes forum thread
Too Good at Goodbyes blog
I loved both of your storylines and the way that your Sims looked based on those storylines!
@Duvelina Her eyes are beautiful! Can you tell me where you got them from?
Check out some Weekly CAS Challenges here: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/976290/weekly-cas-challenges
My SimLit Stories: https://gallerysims4.wixsite.com/simlit
Too Good at Goodbyes forum thread
Too Good at Goodbyes blog
History 2(Egyptian, Early Civilizations)!
And here is the second challenge in our little series based off of the Sims 4 History Challenge. I am trying to make these challenges as flexible as possible so it is also doable by our non-cc users. I hope that you enjoy this next challenge (and also tell me what you think of the series and if we should do more in this format).
You have until the 4th of September to complete this challenge!!
@gallerysims4
Check out some Weekly CAS Challenges here: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/976290/weekly-cas-challenges
My SimLit Stories: https://gallerysims4.wixsite.com/simlit
Too Good at Goodbyes forum thread
Too Good at Goodbyes blog
Check out some Weekly CAS Challenges here: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/976290/weekly-cas-challenges
My SimLit Stories: https://gallerysims4.wixsite.com/simlit
Meet Thud the Caveman
Theme:Stone Age
Name: Thud Caveman
Traits: Genius, loves the outdoors, hot-headed
Aspiration: Outdoor Enthusiast
Gallery Name: sarabeth6701d
CC? Nope!
Gallery link: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C4EB9727EF0D11EA8132241F99A61CB3
Thud loves fish.
Thud loves frogs
Thud loves to eat frogs and fish
Thud loves fire
If you like Thud's hut and stone henge, its on the gallery too!
https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FE0581ACEF0B11EA8855EE457666E674
Theme: Early civilization. I went with the Romans this time!
Gallery Name: Roman Couple
Gallery ID: sarabeth6701d
Gallery Link: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/29A0E5E8EF1711EA8DEEEE457666E674
CC used? Nope!!
Marcus Ocella
Traits: hot-headed, ambitious, self-assured
Aspiration: Fabulously wealthy
Marcus has served in the Roman army as a centurian for many years. He's well known for his fierce temper and fighting prowess. He's feared and respected by all under his command. But Marcus knows who's the real boss in his life. His wife Octavia
Octavia Ocella
Traits: ambitious, family-oriented, self-assured
Aspiration: Successful lineage
Octavia's parents betrothed her to Marcus and she was married off at a young age. Back in the early Roman era, marriages were made for political and financial reasons and alliances. Fortunately for both, it proved to be a love match. Octavia runs a tight ship at home and Marcus knows to never cross the line Octavia would like to start a family soon.
Looks like they got a head start on that
Marcus works in the military career and Octavia works as a charity organizer.
@gallerysims4 I don't know when I would have time to do this challenge, probably somewhere next week so it's up to you really. I don't mind if you move on!
Too Good at Goodbyes forum thread
Too Good at Goodbyes blog
Check out some Weekly CAS Challenges here: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/976290/weekly-cas-challenges
My SimLit Stories: https://gallerysims4.wixsite.com/simlit
Name: Rashida Salah
Traits: Woohoo Lover, Neat, Self-Assured
Aspiration: Mansion Baron
CC used? Yes.
Rashida wants to seduce her way to wealth. She knows she's gorgeous and she's not afraid to use it to her advantage.
Too Good at Goodbyes forum thread
Too Good at Goodbyes blog
Woohoo lovers a trait?? Does it come with a certain pack?
Too Good at Goodbyes forum thread
Too Good at Goodbyes blog
History 3 (Medieval Times)!
We are now onto the third challenge in our history series! For this challenge, you will be creating Sims that are based in the medieval era. If you are unsure of this time period, it was around the time of the Black Death in the 15th century. I hope all of you enjoy this challenge and thanks to everyone you participated in the challenge previous to this!!
You have until the 17th of September to complete this challenge!!
@gallerysims4
Check out some Weekly CAS Challenges here: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/976290/weekly-cas-challenges
My SimLit Stories: https://gallerysims4.wixsite.com/simlit
Age: YA
Traits: Glutton, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Insider
Aspiration: Bodybuilder
CC used? Yes.
Eileen is a tough girl. At least, she wants to be. It's too bad for her she can't stop eating. Those cakes just look too good! The court chef had to chase her out of the kitchen more than once already and she's only been at the castle for a week. Eileen comes from a noble family background but she's here to prove herself as a soldier. Well, when she becomes one... After she makes it through training.
Too Good at Goodbyes forum thread
Too Good at Goodbyes blog
Check out some Weekly CAS Challenges here: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/976290/weekly-cas-challenges
My SimLit Stories: https://gallerysims4.wixsite.com/simlit
History 4 (Wild West)!
Here is the next challenge in our Historical CAS Challenge. In this challenge let your imagination run free! Will you create a vicious cowboy or maybe even waitress in a saloon... who knows! I would love to see what you come up with. Unfortunately, I will be away for two weeks without access to the internet so you will get 2 weeks to complete this challenge, enjoy!
You have until the 2nd of October to complete this challenge!!
@gallerysims4
Check out some Weekly CAS Challenges here: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/976290/weekly-cas-challenges
My SimLit Stories: https://gallerysims4.wixsite.com/simlit
Age: Teen
Traits: Arrogant, Loner
Aspiration: Mansion Baron
CC used? Yes.
Annabel is an arrogant, independent girl. She thrives when she's doing something on her own but those are also the moments her wildest dreams start developing. Annabel hopes to one day own her own property and be incredibly wealthy. Completely scandalous and unimaginable, Annabel's papa would never agree. Her brother is first in line, so Annabel wouldn't ever be uncomfortable but she also wouldn't be rich. Until the time comes where she has figured out what to do to build her own wealth, she behaves like the spoiled little rich girl that she is.
Too Good at Goodbyes forum thread
Too Good at Goodbyes blog
@duvelina I really like Rashida! She’s beautiful! I especially love her hair and accessories. The gown is perfect!
And Eileen is precious! I know the cake struggle lol. I wish her luck during her training!
I love Annabel’s name. Her dress is cute and I love what you did with her hair! I hope her dad will let her buy her own place soon. But knowing her personality, she’ll do well
OMG! I loved this challenge! I got a bit carried away with this Wild West Challenge! I had to upload them as 2 separate households
Theme: Wild West
Gallery Name: Wild West Cowboys
Wild West Ladies
Gallery ID: sarabeth6701d
Gallery Links: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F82ACB0E059511EB86FF52514E992084
https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6B89CCB8059611EB896F52514E992084
Is CC used? Nope!
So here’s what who I made and their bios:
First the Cowboys:
Esteban”Boss” Trujillo
Traits: Family oriented, ambitious, self-assured
Aspiration: Big Happy Family/Successful Lineage
Career: Gardening (closest to ranching we have) mid-level
Swagger walk style and Adult
Bio under spoiler
Esteban is better known as “Boss” by his employees and friends. He’s had a tough life, even though he’s only in his 40s. Esteban’s family has held a large and stately ranch for nearly 100 years just outside of the dusty town of Strangerville. He has expanded on his homestead and built up his herds of cattleplants. Esteban grew up working as a cowboy. He and his fellow cowhands would drive thousands of cattleplants in massive herds for 100s of miles on the trails to deliver them to the depots up north for sale. He’s seen a lot and had plenty of adventures along the way! But now Esteban wants to settle down and start a family.
His hobbies include hanging out with his friends around the campfire, gardening, and playing the guitar. He has some life skills and maxed in guitar. Helping him during all his adventures is his loyal ranch hand “Slinky.”
Sven “Slinky” Sigurdson
Traits: Goofball, clumsy, bro
Aspiration: Friend of the World
Career: Manual labor-landscape artist (equivalent to ranchhand)
Goofy walk style, and a young adult
“Slinky” as he is known by his friends, immigrated to Strangerville from cold and snowy Windenberg with his parents when he was a toddler. When he was 12, his parents suddenly contracted rabid rodent fever and did not survive. Esteban took the boy under his wing and taught him everything he knows about running a ranch. He considers him as a son, and Sven thinks of Esteban as a father. Esteban hopes Sven has the makings of becoming a successful ranchhand. But sometimes he has his doubts, Sven is a bit of a klutz and is constantly breaking things.
He also likes to hang out with the guys a lot and joke around. Sven hopes he can become a Ranch Manager soon too but he gets distracted by his love of music a bit too much. Slinky’s favorite pastime is playing the grand piano at the local saloon for the lovely Miss Susie during her song and dance routines.
But maybe it's more Miss Susie he likes to spend time with!
Bass “Marshal” Travis
Traits: Self-assured, genius, good
Aspiration: Renaissance Sim
Career: Detective (mid level)
Tough walk style and adult
I based him directly on Bass Reeves, the first African-American Deputy Marshal. I so wish more people knew about him. The original Bass Reeves grew up as a slave on a farm in Arkansas. When he was a young man, he was forced to join the Civil War by his enslaver. He developed a reputation and was well respected for his ability to lead, fight, and strategic planning. He gained his freedom. After the Civil War, he spent time living with the Cherokee, Seminole, Cree Tribes and learned their languages. He worked as a guide for a time. He was soon recruited into law enforcement by Judge Isaac Parker. He was appointed Deputy Marshal he singlehandedly brought an estimated 3000 felons to justice, he killed 14 dangerous outlaws in self-defense, (he was purportedly a pacifist and preferred to capture his criminals alive and well) and never once received a gunshot wound over a 32 year career. He married twice and had 11 kids. He worked in law enforcement until the age of 68. He retired and passed away at the age of 71. My little paragraph about him here does nothing to touch on the real life and adventures of Bass Reeves. Google him!
Anyway, I named my sim version Bass “Marshal” Travis. “Marshal” is respected and feared around town, as he is the town Sheriff.
He keeps an eye on the goings on around the little dusty town of Strangerville. Its a peaceable place for the most part but lately “Greasy Jim” Reynolds, the local card shark has been causing trouble. Bass here was in hot pursuit of Greasy Jim
The horse is a bike mod. Its animation is janky but it makes for amazing screenshots!!
Bass’ hobbies include playing the guitar and star-gazing. He has some life skills
“Greasy Jim” Reynalds
Traits: Evil, jealous, kleptomaniac
Aspiration: Public enemy
Career: Criminal- mid-level
Tough walk style and young adult
Greasy Jim as he is known around town, is the local thug and trouble maker.
He’s an evil guy at heart who loves to cheat at cards, pick pocket, and steal. He wants to form a notorious crime syndicate but finds all his efforts thwarted by Sheriff Travis.
The only person he has never won a card game against was the indomitable Ms. Kate Calvert.
His hobbies include watching Miss Susie Devereaux sing, getting jealous of Slinky Sigurdson, cheating at cards, and twirling his mustache evilly.
Pruitt Penderghast
Sorry I caught him mid blink
Traits: squeamish, perfectionist, and cheerful
Aspiration: Renaissance sim
Career: Retail
Bouncy walk style and young adult
Ever perky Pruitt Pendherghast runs the local dry goods store, post office, telegram office, train station, and bank. Fortunately for Pruitt they are all contained in the same building! Pruitt’s parents moved here during the frontier days of Strangerville. He knew farm and ranch life was not for him and jumped on the opportunity when the store job opening came open
Pruitt’s hobbies include crunching numbers and playing chess. He's known for being a bit of a dandy
Fr. Mathias Brown
Traits: Good, family-oriented, cheerful
Aspiration: Friend of the World
Career: doctor: mid level
Bouncy walk style and adult
Local preacher Mathias Brown has been pastor to the town of Strangerville for years, as well as undertaker and doctor.
He’s a bit of a gossip and nosy but everyone loves him. He is the first to arrive when someone is sick with medicine and a batch of chili. His hobbies include cooking, reading, and making friends.
Now for the ladies!
Mrs. Kate Calvert:
Traits: Ambitious, family oriented, cheerful
Aspiration: Big happy family
Career: Mixology-mid level
Normal walk style and young adult
The young widow Mrs. Kate Calvert runs the local boarding house and saloon, 8 Bells Bar in downtown Strangerville. Kate is originally from Willow Creek and ran a boarding house, saloon, and laundry business there. But after her husband, John, passed away in an accident at work, she was in need of a fresh start. They loved running their business together and it was too painful to stay. She and her young son William moved to Strangerville.
She bought an old boarding house for ladies and saloon. After she fixed it up, it has since become the most popular place in town! Ms. Kate wants to run a reputable place. No seedy business goings on here, not like the Bordello down the street. She and her son live upstairs along with the rest of her tenants. Kate’s hobbies include spending time with her son, her best friend Agatha, reading, and running her bar. Kate has some interesting tenants, including her best friend Agatha Cunningham Susie Devereaux, and Primrose Spencer
Local rancher Esteban Trujillo has been making a few romantic gestures her way. Maybe he plans on courting her? He often comes into town to visit her saloon and exchange a few friendly words with her.
I like Kate and her son! I based them directly on my great-great-great grandmother, also named Kate. The real life Kate owned and ran a boarding house and laundry services business but she was originally from New Orleans. She was widowed and moved to Fort Worth with her son for a fresh start. She raised her son and put him through college. Kate was a cool person! According to my elderly relatives she was spunky, vivacious, and had a wicked sense of humor. She loved to dress in colorful clothes, played a mean game of poker, and lived to her late 90s.
William “Billy” Calvert
Traits: genius
Aspiration: Whiz kid
Billy is your typical loveable scamp. I went with the messenger boy-look for him. He’s your typical 8 year old boy. Playing, making friends, and getting into trouble
Miss Susie “Dove” Devereaux
Traits: Romantic, outgoing, cheerful
Aspiration: Musical genius
Career: Musician
Feminine walk style and young adult.
Miss Susie “Dove” Devereaux was originally from San Myshuno. She moved to Strangerville when her parents passed away. She wanted a fresh start. The only place she was able to find work was the bordello up the street. Miss Susie was dazzled by her lifestyle at first but quickly wearied of it. She soon had a less than proper reputation around town and dreamed of something better. She always wanted to become an entertainer. Fortunately, she met her current employer, Ms. Kate Calvert. Ms. Kate runs a reputable business and is always concerned for the well being and safety of her boarders and employees. Susie rents a suite of comfortable rooms upstairs and works as a waitress and entertainer at the saloon in the evenings.
Susie is a character, she’s a tad self-absorbed and flirty, but she has a heart of gold. She loves her friends and coworkers. She’s known for her bleach blond hair, flashy dresses and bubbly personality. She especially loves to sing when her beaux “Slinky” comes in to play the piano. See Slinky's photo above
Miss Agatha Cunningham
Traits: Self-assured, creative, loves the outdoors
Aspiration: Best selling author
Career- Journalist
Bouncy (or perky I can’t remember) and young adult
Nosy Miss Agatha is originally from conservative Brindleton Bay. She entered the feminist movement and wanted to break with tradition and become a woman with a career! She moved to Strangerville when she got a job at the local newspaper. She also likes to write articles on the wild west goings on and sells them back east to big papers in San Myshuno. Miss Agatha rents rooms from Ms. Kate. She and Kate soon became best friends.
Miss Agatha is very nosy and she is always first to find out the latest gossip around town.
Miss Agatha bursts through the door to tell the nearest person about the latest gossip (actually a thunderstorm lol)
She loves the outdoors and can often be seen taking her exercise on the trails and byways around town. Miss Agatha’s hobbies include riding her bike, hanging out with Kate, writing, and gossiping with friends.
Miss Primrose Spencer
Traits: Unflirty, Bookworm, Neat
Aspiration: Nerd brain
Career: Teacher
Snobby walk style, adult
Fussy Miss Primrose Spencer is the town School marm. She is a self-proclaimed spinster and loves her job. She rents a set of rooms from Miss Kate and walks everyday to the local schoolhouse/library. She’s originally from Newcrest and has lived in Strangerville for years.
Her hobbies include reading the latest novels, knitting, and spending time with Fr. Mathias Brown. They meet for coffee or tea every afternoon after her classes.