Gambler
The professional gambler is another archetype of the Old West, traveling from town to town, trying to stay inconspicuous enough to make a living without scaring off his or her prey. TV’s Maverick brothers are of course the prime examples, but Jeff Goldblum’s Slick in the film Silverado is a much less savory one. Historical female gamblers, such as Poker Alice, no doubt inspired the Jodie Foster character in the modern Maverick film.
Occupation Skill points
EDU × 2 + (POW × 2 or DEX × 2)
Credit Rating
10–60
Skills
Accounting, Gamblng, Listen, Psychology, Sleight of Hand, Spot Hidden, one interpersonal skill (Charm, Fast Talk or Persuade), and one other skill as a personal or era specialty
