The tone of voice is written in curly brackets {tone}, and should not be read aloud with the rest of the script. Gestures and other notes are written in asterisks *gesture/note*, and should also not be read aloud. If there's a word you're unsure of the meaning of, Google "Define [word]", and it will bring up a dictionary with the definition. Almuj Citizen 1 is a middle-aged woman standing in the Almuj town square. Almuj Citizen 2 is a young woman leaning against the side of a building on the middle-layer of Almuj. Almuj Citizen 3 is a poor middle-aged man standing next to the stairs to the Almuj bank. Brank is a very poor father living just outside Almuj in the slums. [1/2] Almuj Citizen: Have you ever visited the mesa to the south of here? I don't blame you if you haven't. //Almuj Citizen 1 {Slightly concerned, understanding} [2/2] Almuj Citizen: That place is crawling with bandits. I even heard they have their own town... //Almuj Citizen 1 *Puts a hand beside her mouth and leans forward slightly* {Conspiratorial, lowered voice} -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/2] Almuj Citizen: All the scarabs in the desert seem to be coming from the large tomb at the eastern end of the desert. //Almuj Citizen 2 *Points to the east* {Explaining} [2/2] Almuj Citizen: Everyone thought it was sealed forever. I wonder what could possibly be inside... //Almuj Citizen 2 *Scratches chin and looks up* {Thinking} -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/2] Almuj Citizen: Have you heard of the rare Shinesting Scorpion, adventurer? You might be interested in searching one out. //Almuj Citizen 3 *Places a hand on the player's shoulder* {Awed by the sight of an adventurer, and talking kind of like a salesman} [2/2] Almuj Citizen: They're quite elusive, hiding in piles of sand, but rumour has it that great riches come to those that hunt them! //Almuj Citizen 3 *Uses his other hand in a big wave as if to show something massive in front of you* {Inspired, dreamy} -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1/2] Brank: How am I supposed to feed my family? // *Puts a hand on his forehead* {Concerned, exhausted, lost hope} [2/2] Brank: I really need a Craftmas miracle... // {Pleading} *After completing Meaningful Holiday* [1/2] Brank: It's you again! Remember the Craftmas miracle I asked for? // *Both arms outstrechted in front of him in a greeting* {Upbeat, hopeful} [2/2] Brank: It really happened, we got food! // {Happy, in disbelief}