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A A Lile Something Exa Lile Something Exa Two-Pers Play If you want to play with just two people, you can either have one PC and one GM, or make two PCs and share the GM role of introducing complica- tions and narrating down beats for each other. One PC, One GM At character creation, invent two or three NPCs and answer the Relation- ships questions for your playbook as if they were PCs. Assign them zero, one, or two starting Strings, as you would for a PC. Without other PCs, you have fewer options for clearing Conditions, since no one can roll to give you Emotional Support. As a variant rule, each time that you are vulnerable with an NPC who is offering you emotional support, give them a String on you and pick an option from the Emotional Support move as if they were a PC who had rolled 7–9. Two PCs, Shared GM No rules changes are needed, though you could introduce an important NPC or two and include them in the Relationships and starting Strings. It’s up to you how much you share the GM role: you could have a lead GM, take turns, or fully share responsibilities. Random Tables Break out your dice and roll up some randomness with the tables on the following pages! While some tables require only one six-sided die, others are numbered 11 through 66. To use these tables, roll two six-sided dice, using the first die for the tens digit and the other for the ones digit. 248 248

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A A Little Something ExtraLittle Something ExtraTwo-Person PlayIf you want to play with just two people, you can either have one PC and one GM, or make two PCs and share the GM role of introducing complica­tions and narrating down beats for each other.

One PC, One GMAt character creation, invent two or three NPCs and answer the Relation­ships questions for your playbook as if they were PCs. Assign them zero, one, or two starting Strings, as you would for a PC.

Without other PCs, you have fewer options for clearing Conditions, since no one can roll to give you Emotional Support. As a variant rule, each time that you are vulnerable with an NPC who is offering you emotional support, give them a String on you and pick an option from the Emotional Support move as if they were a PC who had rolled 7–9.

Two PCs, Shared GMNo rules changes are needed, though you could introduce an important NPC or two and include them in the Relationships and starting Strings. It’s up to you how much you share the GM role: you could have a lead GM, take turns, or fully share responsibilities.

Random TablesBreak out your dice and roll up some randomness with the tables on the following pages!

While some tables require only one six­sided die, others are numbered 11 through 66. To use these tables, roll two six­sided dice, using the first die for the tens digit and the other for the ones digit.

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PeopleCUTIESCUTIES GENDERS*GENDERS* PRONOUNSPRONOUNS

1111 Android Agender ae/aer/aers1122 Beefolk Boi any1133 Birdfolk / Harpy Bulldyke beep/boop/boops1144 Bunnyfolk Butch co/co/cos1155 Cactusfolk Dad de/dem/der1166 Catfolk Demiboy de/der/ders2211 Chonky Bot Demigirl e/em/eir2222 Construct Dragon ey/em/eir2233 Dragon Fae fae/faer/faers2244 Faerie Femme fey/fem/faer2255 Flowerfolk Femmeby he/him/his2266 Foxfolk Flamboi hu/hu/hus3311 Gemfolk Flower it/it/its3322 Goblin Futch li/lir/lirs3333 Gorgon Genderqueer ne/ner/ners3344 Granitefolk Gendershrug none3355 Hologram Goblin nya/nyan/nyans3366 Kobold Grrrl one/one/ones4411 Lizardfolk Hard Femme per/per/pers4422 Mantisfolk High Femme she/her/hers4433 Marblefolk Himbo SHE/HER/HERS ALLCAPS4444 Merfolk Hive Drone she/sher/shers4455 Mimic Hive Queen she/shim/shis4466 Mossfolk Hive Warrior they/them/their5511 Nightmare Man thon/thon/thons5522 Octopusfolk Neutrois ve/vir/virs5533 Orc None vi/vix/vix5544 Salamander Robot xe/xym/xyr5555 Slimefolk Secret xe/xyr/xyrs5566 Snakefolk Shimbo ze/hir/hirs6611 Spiderfolk Soft Butch ze/zim/zir6622 Sword Stone Butch ze/zir/zirs6633 Treefolk Them Fatale zhe/zher/zhers6644 Vampire Wildfire e/er (ste/ster/sters)6655 Vocaloid Woman ❀e/❀eur (fle/fleur/fleur)6666 Werewolf Xenogender roll twice

* Consider including additional real­world genders and labels as well, with appropriate respect, research, and safety tools in place.

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AESTHETICSAESTHETICS DRIVESDRIVES1111 A Few Piercings Acquisition1122 Animal Print Addiction1133 Beard Amusement1144 Bonnet Belonging1155 Chrome Certainty1166 Cologne Closeness2211 Combat Boots Curiosity2222 Delicate Gloves Domination2233 Denim Duty2244 Drawn­On Eyebrows Ego2255 Eyepatch Envy2266 Facepaint Expression3311 Fangs Fear3322 Fine Jewelry Freedom3333 Fluorescent Generosity3344 Fur Grief3355 Glasses Habit3366 Goggles Justice4411 Hairless Loyalty4422 Heels Novelty4433 Leather Peace4444 Many Piercings Pleasure4455 Painted Nails Prestige4466 Parasol Protect5511 Perfume Rebellion5522 Plaid Regret5533 Prosthetic Respect5544 Punk Revenge5555 Sandals Romance5566 Sideshave Routine6611 Sporty Cap Safety6622 Stripes Self­flagellation6633 Talons Shame6644 Tattoos Tired6655 Visor Touch6666 Work Boots Yearning

RELATION RELATION TO ASSIGNED TO ASSIGNED GENDERGENDER

11 Trans22 Genderfluid33 Questioning44 Multigender55 Cis66 Intersex

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ConditionsConditions are open to interpretation to make the feelings suit your story. Use these tables for inspiration or to flesh out a feeling inspired by a Condition.

ANGRYANGRY FRIGHTENEDFRIGHTENED GUILTYGUILTY HOPELESSHOPELESS INSECUREINSECURE11 Attacked Anxious Ashamed Despairing Defensive22 Enraged Horrified Bad Friend Heartbroken Embarrassed33 Frustrated Nervous Coward Lonely Inadequate44 Indignant Panicked Failure Miserable Jealous

55 Irritable Terrified Regretful Sad Negative Self­Talk

66 Vengeful Timid Self Reproach Sullen Rejected

Setting and PlotSetting

IN A WORLD WHERE ____ ___________ ____ ...IN A WORLD WHERE ____ ___________ ____ ...

11 Love always comes with pain22 Color is threatened by grief33 Body is made of commodities44 Curiosity has conquered strict rules55 Music is needed for demons66 Touch has been replaced with fury

Toxic PowersTHIS TOXIC POWER IS A _______ THAT WANTS TO ______ ______.THIS TOXIC POWER IS A _______ THAT WANTS TO ______ ______.

11 Powerful church control love22 Fringe cult obilterate joy33 Corporation corrupt time44 Cabal devour expression55 Government perfect empathy66 God steal life essence

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LocalesLOCALESLOCALES

1111 A sentient generation ship1122 Undersea city sustained by hot vents1133 A PC's inner mental world1144 A villain's inner mental world1155 The digestive system of a great beast1166 Floating cities of Venus2211 A world beneath a sputtering sun2222 The canopy of a jungle where no one returns from below2233 A shifting labyrinth2244 Ruins of a giant, crashed vessel

2255 A crossroads of a mundane trade route and an otherworldly migration

2266 The last orchard3311 Migrating turtle flotilla3322 The city of festivals3333 Balloon Town3344 The Great Library3355 Black­and­white land beyond the rainbow3366 A lawless port4411 Bunnygirl Burrow4422 Along the World River4433 Desert caused by life­draining sorceresses4444 Shadows of the arcology4455 Walking Skeleton Castle4466 The wall built between Dreaming and Nightmare5511 The Blood Nebula5522 Karaoke Barge5533 Immersive virtual world without escape5544 Behind the mirror5555 Glass desert5566 Volcano tomb of the cobra goddess6611 River canyons beneath the sandstorms6622 Mountain hot springs6633 Haunted university6644 Airship flying temple6655 The adamantine forge6666 The mysterious giant hand protruding from the ground

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Playbook SpecificThe Beast

FRIENDSFRIENDS THREATSTHREATS PLOTSPLOTS

11 Tattoo artist Monster hunter Others start transforming

22 Your beast incarnate Your beast incarnate Crackdown on counterculture

33 Battling stylist Person­eater who wants to be friends

Is your friend taking it too far?

44 Knew you before beasthood

One who lost status because of you

Infiltrate a high society event

55 BBQ expert Conservative relatives

Only you can be the fake date

66 Graffiti artist Dancing rivalYour beast form supposedly spotted doing harm

The BloodyFRIENDSFRIENDS THREATSTHREATS PLOTSPLOTS

11 Weaponsmith Goes too far for the wrong reasons

Hired to guard a flirty, troublemaking community leader

22 Giver of last rites Revisionist historianWin community prize money in corrupt battledome

33 The one who trained you in combat

Paid a bribe to remove you from combat

Summoned to recieve war medal, and so was your ex

44 Sparring buddyThe only one who could beat you in a fight

Uneasy alliance with your lesbian nemesis to overcome new totalitarian regime

55 Singer who eases memories of battle

Sensationalist reporter

Framed for violence within community

66 Battle surgeon PoliticianAttend a quiet community tea party without incident

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The ChosenFRIENDSFRIENDS THREATSTHREATS PLOTSPLOTS

11 Advisor AdvisorDisaster strikes, reminiscent of the last time you failed

22 Devotee Devotee

Impossible coincidence bringing forth your Tragic Aspects

33 The One Who Refused the Call Rival to Destiny

A popular text defining who you are, not written by you

44 Demanding spirit Destined foeA cult leader is cast aside; the cultists want to follow you

55 Angry friend who will kill for you Duplicate Chosen

A friend captured in your stead; go on or go back?

66 In it with you Abandoned when you took up the call

Disaster you could have averted by hewing to Destiny

The DevotedFRIENDSFRIENDS THREATSTHREATS PLOTSPLOTS

11 Rival from training Hostile superior Devotion accused

22 Comrade who saved you Your opposite Schism

33 The one you were forbidden to kiss Comrade who left Betrayal ordered

by a superior

44 Potential convert In it for the thrill of corruption

Would­be martyr from rival faith

55 Someone you earned a scar to save

Comrade who buried their doubts deep

Tempted to break a tenet

66 Knows your doubts better than you

"Friend" who only ever makes demands

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The Dream MirrorFRIENDSFRIENDS THREATSTHREATS PLOTSPLOTS

11 A dreamkind circus set designer

Someone who steals the spotlight or fits in without even trying

Share shelter with a fellow traveler with unfamiliar dreams and desires

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Someone who likes it when you're not acting like everyone else

Someone who views you as a trophy to show off

Outsmart a shapeshifting dreamkind lurking in a malicious house of mirrors

33A dreamkind who likes exploring new things with you

A numen of insatiable desire

Distract a mob boss with a big show

44Portrait artist who captures you in different styles

Finishing school instructor

Move into a circus arts school and find your place

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An insecure deminumen who feels reassured by just your presence

A mean girl who wants you to join her exclusive clique

Search a surreal dreamscape for a friend's lost hope

66A writer whose stories inspire you to try new things

A captivating dreamkind who always keeps you just at arm's length

Lose your way in the snow and convince a dragon to warm you up

The EnsembleFRIENDSFRIENDS THREATSTHREATS PLOTSPLOTS

11 Mutual sweetheart ex Mutual scary ex

Trouble at the event one partner was looking forward to and the other was dreading

22 Aroace cuddle friend Jealous monogamist Body swap

33 Friendly enabler Judgy familyShared responsibility like a pet gets absurdly large

44 Kinksmith Enemy Fusion Double date disaster

55 Someone who introduced them

Profits off worst habits

Fake not­dating for a cover story

66 Petsitter Parasitic slimesuit Fake(?) glimpse of a heartbroken future

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The HologoddessFRIENDSFRIENDS THREATSTHREATS PLOTSPLOTS

11 Ex­royal anarcho­transhumanist icon

The system architect that designed you

Stealthily broadcast an encrypted message while everyone is watching

22Indie organ printing CEO and former influencer

Human supremacist mouthpiece

A coveted invite to the Sim Elation Gala, a front­row seat to the season's biggest breakup

33 Clairvoyant alien hive queen Social media censor Illegal street race to

save your friend

44Unhoused cyberfeminist cryptanalyst

Tech oddity collector

Fight for a patch for other entertainment bots before their planned obselescence

55 Pirate AI who taught you your first flirt

Rare materials reseller

Meet the one they're planning to replace you with

66 Machine­rights activist

Psychotherapist for abberant AIs

Help recently married friends find a home (the stable happiness that you don't have)

The InfamousFRIENDSFRIENDS THREATSTHREATS PLOTSPLOTS

11 Person you helped who believes in you Villain seen as a hero Framed

22 Guide on your new path

Vengeful former comrade

Former comrade now even worse

33 Rascal who doesn't care about the past

Traitor to a good cause doesn't see the difference

Protect someone who distrusts you

44 Hunter who gave you another chance

Self­righteous vigilante

Supposedly righteous organization is corrupt to the core

55 Overbearing friend sees you as a project

Former comrade thinks killing you will silence their doubts

A scary event has the people looking for spies or witches

66 Attracted to your wicked aesthetic

Ex who wouldn't leave with you

Person who once hunted you now wrongly targeted

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The InvestigatorFRIENDSFRIENDS THREATSTHREATS PLOTSPLOTS

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Flesh­eating pathologist or vampiric phlebotemist

The newcomer whom all the ones you trust blindly accept

A Toxic Power is taking the blame for something they didn't do

22Gossipy conspiracy theorist newspaper vendor

A flighty, disorganized fan who ruins your crime scenes

A train full of people with convoluted connections!

33Whistle­blower still struggling with reprecussions

One who praises your vigilance and encourages your distrust

Someone you trust appears to have joined a cult

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Hyper­reliable roommate who hasn't realized they love you

The persuasive, logical authority figure who shares your goals—but not your means

Trapped with your crush in a mansion with secret passages and hidden doors

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Flawlessly dressed receptionist for a Toxic Power who leaks info

A victim who has internalized a Toxic Power's beliefs

You are receiving unsigned letters revealing others' secrets

66The one who held you when you were betrayed

An inscrutable and polite stranger

Pressed by the authorities to hand over incomplete but damning information about someone

The LegionFRIENDSFRIENDS THREATSTHREATS PLOTSPLOTS

11 Cherished younger sibling Museum curator Rennovations to an

important place

22 An immortal Jealous ghosts An artifact that shows lost memories

33A pen pal—there's always a record of your friendship

Member of a historical society obsessed with you

A warning from your future self

44Fanfic enthusiast who loves happy endings

Always blindsided by their love (and betrayal)

Rumors of a Hellsinger­spawning portal under construction

55Remembers your favorite food, even if you don't

Cute novice time traveler accidentally undermining you

A plan for an uneventful trip to the hot springs

66Someone new to town, and new to your cycle

Hypnotist who uncovers too much

A meeting that was planned hundreds of years ago

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The MatriarchFRIENDSFRIENDS THREATSTHREATS PLOTSPLOTS

11 The mom or parent you look up to

Loud, bigoted new neighbor

Overthrow PTA­led shadow government

22 The source of your caffeine

The one bullying your family member

Adult vacay time crashed by assassins

33The godparent, odd­parent, or honorary auntie

Overbearing parent­in­law

Liberate teens from abusive foster home

44 Urgent care nurse Child Protective Services

Contacted by the child you put up for adoption

55 Librarian by day, libertine by night

Media programmer brainwashing your family

Keep the streets safe and clean

66 The one who gets you away from it all The demanding boss

Make your kid's first date (or playdate) a success

The NagaFRIENDSFRIENDS THREATSTHREATS PLOTSPLOTS

11 Hot­blooded cuddle buddy

Guide for exotic hunting trips

Infiltrate poacher lair and get info on their traps and ambushes

22 Reformed ex­cultist Private investigatorProtect protesters being targeted by state violence

33 Always­unemployed herpatologist

A family member's partner with complicated motives

Mistaken identity!

44 An anti­colonialist community educator

An overly curious neighbor

Get injured friend through treacherous territory to safe house

55 Civil rights lawyer Rare jewel auctionerBe someone's fake date on their family visit

66Theater geek who loves costumes and accents

Someone who believes your nagamani will cure their fatally ill loved one

Recover nagamani from trade show

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The Nature WitchFRIENDSFRIENDS THREATSTHREATS PLOTSPLOTS

11 Sentient squirrel Trophy hunter Fancy social event

22 Protective old friend from home

Con artist who senses cluelessness Land exploitation

33Overbearing adventuresome friend

Resents that your innocence hasn't gotten you hurt more

Unexpected migration

44 Whispers on the wind Wrathful werebunny

Someone needs advice whether to take a risk on their dream

55 Sappy dryad Fake benefactor Someone has been turned into an animal

66 Gardener who loves the feel of soil

Animal trained for violence

Someone even more awkward needs you

The ScoundrelFRIENDSFRIENDS THREATSTHREATS PLOTSPLOTS

11 You lost a bet to them

You won a bet with them

Last two tontine survivors

22 You forget their name Jilted ex Stuck in a

small space

33 Knew you before you were like this Foe you seduced

Wake up with no recollection of the person sharing the bed

44 Hot stranger Previous owner of your sword

Your last "conquest" was actually using you

55 Seamstress who gives you a discount

Protective family of someone you slept with

Someone is broken­hearted and needs comfort

66 One who got away Rival who won't invite you to the fun

A parent or mentor is in trouble

The SeekerFRIENDSFRIENDS THREATSTHREATS PLOTSPLOTS

11 Goofball bad influence Former mentor A secret summons

22 Questioning poet Militant enforcer The Authority's Unlikeable Enemies

33 Amateur witch Social enforcer Doubters seek guidance

44 Oblivious temptress Zealous family Omens significant to the Authority

55 Raised in a different cult

One with a claim on you

Blackmailed by another Toxic Power

66 Still hiding their doubts

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The Spooky WitchFRIENDSFRIENDS THREATSTHREATS PLOTSPLOTS

11 Friend who turned into a fuzzball

Cuddly monster asshole Captive Creatures

22 Newly­awakened witch

Power­hungry wizard

Conflict among Unseen

33 The Moonbeam spirit Rival with more power than sense

A created monster breaks free

44 Person forgotten by most

Guardian of the divide

Someone wants to not be seen

55 Imaginary friendWould do anything to see the Unseen again

Scattered keys can open doors between realms

66 I think it's a friend? Wants to fix them A fake haunting

The Sun HandFRIENDSFRIENDS THREATSTHREATS PLOTSPLOTS

11 Trivia Night MC Organized, results­oriented ally

Invited to a toxic institute specializing in your obsession

22The friend who always comes back for seconds

New love interest who encourages risky behavior

Perilous quest for the ultimate sourdough starter

33Naturalist who shares rare herbs, spices, and stories

Manipulative mentor who always has an engaging anecdote

Gather intel on a Toxic Power at a lesbian speed dating event

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The childhood friend who always buys your first new creation, no matter what it is

Time­warping emotionally parasitic monster

Someone powerful wants to commision you to make a problematic pastry

55 Plant girl One who takes credit for your ideas

Save the community libary from vampires

66Someone with cold hands and a warm smile

A foul­weather friendHelp your crush reconcile with their best friend

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The TricksterFRIENDSFRIENDS THREATSTHREATS PLOTSPLOTS

11 Mask­smith Same mask Find blackmail22 Flamboyant actor Catgirl burglar Steal the magic eye

33 Undemanding hobby friend Nothing but mask Secure the

secret recipe44 Buys the act 100% Wants to shape them Prison break

55 Pretends they don't know

Knows they care and how to hurt them

Only the one beneath the mask can save the day

66 Thinks they're someone else

Obsessed investigator

Find the spy in your midst

The TroubadourFRIENDSFRIENDS THREATSTHREATS PLOTSPLOTS

11 Roadie Patron's new business rival

Religious propaganda against music

22Someone whose honesty is unclouded by your fame

The one your biggest angsty hit was about

Booby­trapped or sabotaged music festival

33 Sentient musical instrument

AI created to be the perfect pop idol

Hired to play at your lover's wedding to corporate sellout

44 Patron's ex­fiance The toxic fatale your fans ship you with

Remastered albums inexplicably changed

55 First bandmate ever Ravenous sound­devouring harpy

After­party cursed to never end

66 Fashionista Big label rep Help your mentee score a patron