Brian writes:
> Is it a typo, coincidence, or an annoying decision on the parts of
the authors that there are no less than 3 characters named Coriander?
I can't speak for the authors, but this was a part I really liked about Sun County. Whether you look at English names (Michael, John, Thomas) or most others, you find a fairly limited number of names commonly used by people. Hence, the need for nicknames, placenames, surnames, etc. But this feels real. Why should everyone have a different name? The use of common names is just another aspect of social binding. Those with differing names are clearly strangers.
> Talk about confusing to players... "Are you Coriander, the leader of
the Bird Men?"; "Why do you ask?"; "Cause he owes us money!";
"Then...no, I'm not."
This is bad? As a GM I've generally found my players quite amused in such situations. It also raises great opportunities to test those Human Lore skills or those Suspicious/Trusting traits (if you use such as I do). And if you do find it too confusing for your players, its not that hard to change the name to one that is unique or simply in your example have the person say "Yes, I am."
Harald
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