Character Groups / Alignments

**FREE THINKERS**

A rebel group set in Texas that plans to end the massive expanse of technological advancement, close the Rifts and end the coming of Great Old Ones.

Though Free Thinkers leader - Lance Gilroy - strictly denies the use of supernatural powers, Claire Weathers - trusted member of the group - has convinced him to utilize the Proto glove technology for the sake of winning the battle against the government.

**VAGABONDS**

Rogue, disorganized mercenary groups operating in the Scorched Lands. Usually hired to protect caravans from raiders. they sell tech, weapons, food, and medicine to travelers.

Most vagabonds served in the Military or corporate security and have combat experience and their skills are highly sought after in the more lawless regions of the country.

**CULT OF CTHULU**

 An underground cultist group praising Cthulhu, offering sacrifices in his name, taking over the existing Rifts and trying to open new ones. Deluded, vicious and cold-blooded, the Cult wants to make sure that the human world will be consumed by the Great Dreamer. Most live relatively normal lives by day and carry out dark rites by night. All willing followers have a disdain for the technologically obsessed society and chose to live more rural lives it is not uncommon from entire small towns outside of city centers to be cultists.

**THE COURT OF THE YELLOW KING**

The King in Yellow is the voice of Haster the Unspeakable. He takes many forms to form cults and other organizations to cause chaos. Those that fallow the King in Yellow are fanatical and are often willing to sacrifice their own lives to please Haster. But more often they are asked to kill family members or close friends in the name of their leader. The Court also consists of an impromptu militia that utilizes cybernetic combat enhancements. most cults sware off all but the most basic tech. but the Court will take any advantage they need to further their goals.

**CORPORATIONS**

Big, powerful and wealthy. corporations have expanded their influence on a scale never before seen. Due to their monstrous scale, their influence over the government was only a matter of time.

Though corporations and government of the States are working together, both have their differences and ulterior motives, that prevent both sides from fully trusting each other.

**THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT**

Still considered a considerable world superpower. the U.S. government is a shadow of its former self. Some altruistic politicians still fight for more regulated corporations and de-monopolization, Corporate lobbyist bends the law to their will making sure nothing comes in the way of their growth.

**FARMERS**

Seeing a future food crisis. some wealthy investors stared funding advanced farms in the Midwest. State of the Art environmental controlled fields leads to perfect crop yields. Some experts say that if it wasn't for their foresight the country may have faced utter collapse during the mid-21st-century Immigration and housing crisis. As for the actual laborers, automation has significantly cut down on the need human workforce. most farmers see themselves as overseers and mechanics rather than farmers. Some farmers enjoy the joys of small-town life while others see it as a corporate punishment having to oversee something that practically runs itself.