Character Name: "Stumble" (150 points) by Nick Fortune OCV: 5 PD 18 ED 12 Levels: None DCV: 5 rPD 4 rED 2 Defenses: Regeneration ECV: 3 Total 22 Total 14Description:
As he moves across a room, he moves with exaggerated care, as though the world he liven in was made from spun glass and tissue paper. If he smells of anything at all, its soap, clean shirts and a touch of after-shave. When he speaks, his voice is calm and quiet and his manner friendly, but slightly reserved and carefully polite.
His eyes seem to reflect the sorrows of the world.
50 Str 40
14 Dex 12
18 Con 16
12 Bod 4
10 Int 0
10 Ego 0
18 Pre 8
10 Com 0
18+4 PD 8
12+2 ED 8
4 Spd 15
14 Rec 0
36 End 0
46 Stn 0
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Total 111
Dex Roll: 12-
Int Roll: 11-
Per Roll: 11-
Ego Roll: 11-
Cost Skills/Talents/Perks:
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4 PS: Bodyguard* 14-
2 KS: Likley Threats to his employers 11-
1 City Knowledge: Home City* 11-
1 Fam: High Society 8-
3 Streetwise 11-
* == Includes everyman bonus.
Cost Powers:
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9 Armour (4rpd/2red)
9 +30 Str No Conscious Control ,No figured chars
10 Regeneration: 1 body/2.5 hrs
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39 Total
Bonus Disadvantages:
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75 Basic allowance
25 Bad Luck 5d6
10 Psi Lim Dedicated
15 Psi Lim Heart of Gold
5 Distinctive Looks big,abnormal build
5 Watched by Police Less, NCI, 8-
15 Rep 11- bad rep
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150 Total
His usual line of work is as a bodyguard/bouncer. Anywhere you might need a large intimidating man wearing a suit. It's not what he would have chosen, but since he gained his powers, it's all he seems suited for, no pun intended.
He has no intention of becoming a superhero: He'd feel stupid dressed up in tights and cape and calling himself something like "thunderfist". Blunderfist would be more like it, he'd say. All he wants to do is make a living and do his job well. It doesn't seem much to ask of the world.
Despite the occasionally dubious nature of his employment, Simon is, at heart, a good soul. He hates having to hurt people and will always look for the minimum force solution to any problem. He is a sucker for a good cause, a hard luck story or a damsel in distress, and has been known to let villains go, on the understanding that they use this chance to reform their lives and make a contribution to society.
His hobbies include watching stage magicians, and tropical fish. His pet hates are ruined suits and being called "Stumble".
Remember, Simon is a bodyguard, not a hired thug. His major priority is to get his employer out of any trouble, unharmed. This can often mean a fighting retreat from the scene, staying just long enough to cover his employer's escape. He doesn't like hurting people and has no wish to prolong any fight. Do the job, minimum force.
He has knowledge skills dealing with the area he works in and the forces likely to bother his employers. (Usually he prefers to work for the honest citizenry, but if he has been working for criminals he will be studying superheroes as well). So, entering an area he will check for possible retreats, useful hiding places or safe houses, and will check everyone entering/approaching to see if they ring any bells. If he recognises a threat he will react appropriately. If he knows a brick can take his best, he won't hold back. If we sees a martial artist he will throw something big. Of course, this is after he tries to get his charge out the back door and away.
Failing that, he likes to use passive measures: Grab and restrain (no squeeze) is fairly safe. If continued violence is called for he will up the power gradually.
Stumble works well with other trained bodyguards, but will have different priorites from most heroes/villains should he have to work with them.
Just about now, the door opens and in come a bunch of kids. Leather jackets and punk hairdos, not at all the sort of custom Mr.Capriatti is trying to attract. Add to that they are loud and rowdy: Simon glances quickly at the owner sitting in the corner, and Mr.Caprietti gives him a quick nod. Good.
Simon eases his bulk from behind the bar and carefully walks to block the lead punk. He stands up to his full height looms over the kid. "Not tonight, boys. Private party. You'll have to leave, I'm afraid."
The punk isn't impressed. "Big man hey?" As if by magic a knife appears. "Maybe I've got something here to cut down to size, hey?"
Simon looks at the kid, then picks up a wine glass, carefully, from the bar. He opens his mouth, bites the bowl of the glass off the stem, chews carefully and swallows. "Now," he says, "about your knife..." and makes as if to reach for the kid. The punks leave.
Simon follows them to the door and stands watching them to make sure they go. >From halfway down the street one shouts "Hey! Stumble! How are you on bullets?" There's a bang, a sudden blow to the midriff and the punks are gone, scattered up the street. He looks after them for a second or two, then shrugs and goes back inside. The job comes first. Always.
Inside, Simon goes back behind the bar to examine the damage. There's a nasty looking cut where the bullet hit. "Not to worry, sir," he reassures his employer, "it'll be healed by the time I go off duty. Just pass me something to stop the bleeding. Tsk. Look at this - another suit ruined. I can't believe they ruined my suit!"
If you wanted to boost him to 250 pts base, try something like:
Str 60 50 Dex 20 30 Con 28 36 Bod 20 20 Int 13 3 Ego 11 2 Pre 25 15 Com 12 1 PD 25 15 ED 21 15 Spd 4 15 Rec 16 0 End 56 0 Stn 59 0and maybe add a few points to his skills.
Ways to use stumble: Well he makes a good NPC hero. He's not a glory grabber and he's often a liability to have around. I often find it's good to have one or NPC team members so if you have a newcomer in the group, they can try a session or two with one of the established characters before designing their own.
He can be used as a wild card in a few scenarios. One week he's covering the retreat of a crime boss, the next he's helping them defend the mayor.
And if all else fails, and your group are finding it hard to find a caretaker after Mechanon's last attack - well a man's got to eat, after all.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Simon Trumble. Be nice to him. He's had a hard day!
Nick Fortune nick@nymar.demon.co.uk =========================================================================== +++ Sense Of Humour Down For Maintainence +++ Witticism Unavailable +++