Magic in the Weird West is not to be taken lightly. Those who practice sorcery must often wrestle their powers from dark spirits, who are rarely willing to give up easily. Hucksters envision these duels of will as card games, and the best are capable of amazing powers. Others reportedly tread even darker paths and harness the power of blood magic. Hucksters use Spellcasting as their arcane skill. See page 64.

Your hero has a knack for odds, wagers, and when to call a bluff. He never feels more at home than when he’s shuffling cards, tossing dice, or calculating the chances of some wager. Your character gets one free reroll when making a Gambling roll. That includes hucksters who Deal with the Devil (see 65)!

Things never go smoothly for this hero. As a Minor Hindrance, whenever the character rolls a Critical Failure the consequences are subtly worse in some way, as determined by the Marshal. A hero isn’t just spotted trying to infiltrate a US Army fort, someone recognizes her face. A buckaroo doesn’t just fail at Intimidation, the target also has friends. Or a botched attack roll results in the cowpoke’s weapon busting too.

Payback is…well…bad news for someone, and this adventurer is going to get it. As a Minor Hindrance she usually seeks vengeance legally. The method varies by situation. Some plot and scheme for months while others demand immediate results.

Lifestyle Cost Paid

Curious/Trouble Magnet/Vengeful for Card Sharp/Gallows Humor, Huckster for Human