| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
20 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Ruthie Cowen's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
20 |
A rival researcher blackens Ruthie Cowen's name or steals Ruthie Cowen's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 |
20 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
23 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Ruthie Cowen stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
27 |
Ruthie Cowen run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
30 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 5 |
30 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
34 |
Ruthie Cowen run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |