I could have sworn there was supposed to be a year in there somewhere…
Travel to the greatest moments in history and you might stumble across it. Don’t be surprised to find it just around the corner, or through that old warehouse door. The Best of Times—a tavern that isn’t everywhere. It’s everywhen. But you are not here for a social event. You have come to catch a thief. To liberate a year. This isn’t a parlor trick. It’s no localized phenomenon. 2020 is gone. Vanished. An entire year. Whoever did this has impacted all of reality. How is this even possible? Someone here knows the truth. Someone has to. You are clever enough to piece this together. But you may need help. You need to solve this riddle. And then? You may have a plan or two of your own. You can be sure that everyone else does. Best to watch your step.
Beginners and costumes welcome, no experience or costumes necessary. Find us, and a cast list, at BYOV.com. Early character requests welcome.
- Time: Thursday 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- Location: Lincoln Room in Union Station
Setting
A comfortable and enticing tavern, just down that side street…
Cast List (Work in Progress)
Patrons
- Ted Reeves – A young kid with an honest face.
- William Winter – Judging by his uniform, an employee of the Circle K convenience store.
- John Elwes – A sharp-faced man in a long black winter coat.
- Carol Spectre – A tall but unassuming woman dressed in a heavy black cape.
- AJ Jackson – Rough-looking sort, a biker. But that type always has a heart of gold, right?
- Regina Machin – A tall imposing woman traveling with her brother.
- Ander Machin – An aloof strongly built man traveling with his sister.
- Yates – A rock musician, tall and lanky and road-weary.
- Webber – A rock musician. Webber has a haunted look about the eyes.
- Dorch – A rock musician, Dorch seems to be ‘on’ all the time.
- Diane Illium – A woman with a welcoming smile
- Barbara Heath – A serious looking woman friend of Diane Illium
- Jack Vinter – An older gentleman tall and straight with an aura of command
- Rand Guy – Young and looking a little sullen.
- Aidan – A young teenager wearing a school uniform.
- Swami Khlausrama – A mystic, with robes as white as the driven snow.
- Mary Jane – A traveling saleswoman, she has the shrewd eyes of a deal-maker.
- The Doctor – A tall lanky fellow in a bow-tie.
- River Song – A passionate, wild-haired woman with a glint in her eyes.
- Orson Welles – A good looking stage and radio actor.
- Nate Richards – A man in an odd purple & green jumpsuit or uniform.
- Jack Parsons – A stern looking man who seems interested in the architecture of the tavern.
- Curt Albrecht – A young man with a furtive look in his eyes.
- Dan Forester – A grizzled middle-aged man. He has the look of a man who can take care of himself in a tight place.
- Muri – Dan’s companion. A young woman with large green eyes that always seem to be looking off into the distance at something no one else can see.
Tavern Staff
- Cezar Koschei – A man surveying his kingdom. He is obviously the Tavern Master.
- Allerta Phylake – A woman with impeccable manners and a daunting smile. She will serve drinks & food, but do not call her a Servant.
- Shelly Richardson –
A dashing & beautiful Barmaid, with a quick wit.This character is already cast. - Sam – A Bartender, Sam has that gift of empathy all good bartenders seem to have.
- Jase Colette – A Dishwasher and Janitor.
† This character may be challenging to play.
‡ This character may be an NPC if we are short of players.